The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers has awarded Daihatsu with the Medal for new Technology 2022 for its naturally-aspirated 1.2-litre 3-cylinder WA-VE and WA-VEX petrol engines. According to Daihatsu, the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers awarded the WA-VE and WA-VEX engines for its high efficiency and low cost. This follows Daihatsu's earlier award in 2020 for the development of new generation split drive CVT, commonly known as the Dual-mode CVT (D-CVT). The WA-VE and WA-VEX engines f

As a petrolhead, we all aspire to own multiple types of cars, be it a executive sedan with a silky-smooth engine, or a pocket rocket for hooning around town. Realistically speaking, sensible car buyers won’t be purchasing multiple cars; instead, they will be buying one car that can do it all – transporting their family in comfort and yet practical enough for a weekend shopping spree. With a set budget of RM 100,000, let’s take a closer look at which used cars can do it all. Honda Civic FC – The

The 2022 Perodua Myvi facelift has hit the ground running with a host of new changes and additional features that have made it more expensive, but also the best ever… at least on paper. Aside from the typical aesthetic updates, the major revisions are underneath the sheet metal. Chief of which is the brand-spanking-new D-CVT transmission. Having driven over 500 km on crowded city streets, wide stretches of highway and rain-soaked trunk roads, the new “King” has proven to be not only more efficie

The Toyota Yaris Ativ (or Toyota Vios as it's known to Malaysians) has topped Thailand's May 2021 B-segment sedan sales category by overtaking its nearest rival, the Honda City. Sales data compiled by headlightmag.com shows sales of the Yaris Ativ in May 2021 totalled 1,550 units, while the Honda City managed 1,402 units. Rounding up the top three is the Nissan Almera, with 1,128 units sold in the same month. Model/units sold May 2021 YTD 2021 Honda City 1,402 9,330 Nissan Almera 1,128 7,827 Toy

A couple of weeks ago, a mysterious SUV was seen roaming the streets of Japan. The presence of what looks like Honda’s LaneWatch camera and hidden door handles led many to believe that this could be the next-generation Honda HR-V. According to reports from Japan, Honda could be introducing the all-new HR-V in Japan as soon as March 2021 – roughly 7 years since the current RU-generation model went on sale. Powertrain details are hazy, though it’s almost certain that Honda will stuff its sophistic

Model | Gallery The Perodua Myvi is Malaysia’s best-selling car. For anyone looking for a fuss-free daily car, the Myvi is a good choice to begin your car shopping journey. How Much Is It? The Perodua Myvi is a B-segment hatchback and prices range from RM 42,790 to RM 54,090. There are two engines to choose from, a 1.3-litre and a 1.5-litre, both naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol. The latter is shared with the Toyota Vios, albeit with slightly different tuning. The pick of the range is th