New-gen Proton Saga arriving in 2024 Manual transmission almost certainly coming Likely still same P2 platform as the current model After what seemed like an eternity without a new sedan in sight, Proton is developing not one, but two new sedan models. The current-generation Proton Saga, codenamed P2-13A, has been around since 2016. It received its first major update in 2019, encompassing revised looks and a Hyundai-sourced torque converter automatic. Moving forward, word on the grapevine is tha

VinFast has been dubbed by the automotive media as Vietnam’s Tesla and it also has strong ambitions to turn the country into ASEAN’s electric vehicle (EV) hub. However, Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) is aiming to turn Thailand into the region’s EV hub by 2023. At the ZEV Thailand Policy: Road to EV ASEAN Production Hub webinar that was held last week, GWM was among a few automotive players in the Kingdom invited to discuss the ways to upgrade and turn Thailand into Southeast Asia’s EV h

The global semiconductor shortage has seen the Perodua Myvi losing the April 2021 sales crown to the Proton Saga, but that may not be for long. According to Careta's report, sources close to Perodua say that the chip shortage issue faced by the carmaker "will be settled in a month or two." Also read: Longer waiting period for Perodua Myvi, Aruz, and Alza as chip shortage slows production Despite the semiconductor shortage being a global problem, Perodua should be able to address it relatively qu

The Proton Persona might be one of the most exciting-handling cars on a budget. No, I’m serious and this is coming from someone who has very mixed feelings on the Exora. The Persona might be one of those cars that would look great as a sleeper and it even comes with a manual, if you’re the sort who prefers a traditional, engaging drive at the expense of creature comforts. But enough reminiscing over the beauty (and sometimes left leg aching pain) of a manual, most people these days would rather

Nissan says the new HR10DET engine – found in their all-new 2020 Nissan Almera is quite a good engine that offers ‘confidence-inspiring performance’ that makes it a ‘perfect modern sedan’. Don’t scoff yet, read on… Turbocharged power As you know, Nissan’s Honda City fighter comes with a 1.0-litre, turbocharged three-cylinder mill. The engine makes 100 PS and peak torque of 152 Nm at a rev band of 2,400 to 4,000 rpm. Early, accessible power means overtaking should be easier. Other tech in the eng

Bermaz Auto, the distributor of Mazda vehicles in Malaysia is expected to add the C-segment CX-30 into its model line-up this November. Positioned between the CX-3 and CX-5, the CX-30 is a closer rival to the dominating Honda HR-V, which the Mazda 2-based CX-3 couldn’t match because it was just a little bit too small. The CX-30 will be part of Bermaz Auto’s 3-model SUV introduction blitz that will kick off later this month with the turbocharged CX-5 variant, followed by the seven-seater CX-8, an