Six months after Isuzu premiered the new facelift of the Isuzu D-Max in Thailand, Mazda launched the reworked 2024 Mazda BT-50 in the Kingdom. Unlike its Isuzu twin though, the facelift BT-50 is more subtle in appearance. Two body styles are offered for the BT-50 in Thailand – Freestyle Cab and 4-door Double Cab in 6 variants, a significant cut from the 14 variants introduced at its debut in 2021. Prices range from THB 752,000 to THB 1,272,000 (~RM 98k-167k). As the pick-up truck market is mainl

The Proton X70 is perhaps one of the Malaysian Tiger’s most successful models. Introduced in 2018 following the signing of Geely as their strategic partner, Proton went on to offer the X70 not just in Malaysia, but also in countries like South Africa, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan. Overview When the Proton X70 was launched here in 2018, the C-segment SUV was imported (CBU) from China. The CBU X70 offered a turbocharged 1.8-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine that does 184 PS and 285 Nm, mated to a

Naza Italia-Maserati has just unveiled the new 2022 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid, one of the most ambitious projects by the Italian trident brand. Despite the hybrid name, it's really a mild-hybrid which means it can't accelerate from standstill on electric power alone. There are two variants available for the hybrid sports luxury saloon which are: Ghibli Hybrid – From RM 427,800 Ghibli Hybrid GranSport – From RM 456,800 Both prices exclude local duties and taxes but the Ghibli Hybrid is a bargain con

The fifth-generation E60 BMW 5 Series was born at the cusp of a new era for BMW. In addition to technological advancement, the E60 5 Series also ushered in a styling renaissance under the stewardship of Chris Bangle. Some 15 years on, it remains a thoroughly modern-looking (and driving) sedan – the only difference is it costs a fraction of what it did when new. Today, one could pick up a well-kept and honest example for just under RM 35k, and despite a reputation of having finicky electronics (w

With the recent announcement that Perodua will be rationing production of the Perodua Myvi due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage, it begs the question, how many features of the Myvi actually rely on these microchips? In short, a lot. A modern-day car like the Perodua Myvi, despite its humble position as an affordable B-segment hatchback, actually has a number of electronic circuitries going on inside. Also Read: Sales of Perodua Myvi hit by chip shortage, adjustment in production plan requir

The new 2020 Perodua Bezza is the natural rival to the Proton Saga in the A-Segment sedan market, but with the highest spec Advance (AV) priced at RM 49,980, there are other options that you should consider in the bigger B-Segment – the Proton Persona 1.6 Executive. Take a look at the overview: Evidently, the Premium spec Saga is the cheapest of the lot as compared to both the Bezza 1.3 AV and Persona 1.6 Executive on paper. That being said, let’s compare the specs and equipment levels offered i