Yesterday, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) introduced the 2024 Toyota Yaris G Limited in Malaysia, a (600 unit) limited-run variant of its popular B-Segment hatchback, priced at RM 99,600. For the price premium, the 2024 Yaris G Limited adds an aero kit and aesthetic updates, handling upgrades (body braces and stiffer shocks), and notably a cold air intake system that boosts power. The latter of which, is quite uncommon. What does a cold air intake do? Well to understand, let’s get back to basics. Any p

BYD is leading Malaysia's adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), less than a year since it entered our markets, according to data sourced by RHB Research. The bank's recent report shared that BYD accounted for 37% of the total local EV sphere in Malaysia in 2023. In total, BYD sold 3,728 cars here last year. That number is more than one-thirds of the total units of BEVs sold in Malaysia last year, which stands at 10,159 units. In itself this represents a 286% rise compared to 2022, making

Previously showcased at the Malaysia Autoshow in May, the 2023 Proton X50 R3 20th Anniversary Edition has just been launched earlier this morning. Limited to 200 units, it's priced from RM 125,300 sans insurance. That entire kit costs RM 12,000 above the base X50 1.5 Flagship's RM 113,300 price tag. Exterior Based on the Flagship variant, the X50 R3 Edition comes exclusively in satin black color with an R3 Aerokit package, including additional front lip, side skirts with carbon-like finish, a mo

The all-new 2022 Honda HR-V has certainly been the talk of the whole country ever since it was launched in July. It has a waiting list that stretches around a year but as of September, close to 7,000 units have been registered in Malaysia. This was revealed at the local media drive of the all-new HR-V and the most popular variant is the turbocharged 1.5 V which accounts for 52% of the registration. The turbocharged VTEC engine (181 PS/240 Nm) is also offered in the 1.5 E which takes up 18% of th

The Toyota Rush is an SUV that seats 7 people. The B-segment SUV is Toyota’s answer to the Honda BR-V. Both models follow the concept of offering a SUV-looking body with seven seats. It’s essentially an MPV for people who don’t want an MPV. Is the Toyota Rush a good car for families? What are the common problems and common complaints? A high 220 mm ground clearance SUV that seats 7, sounds like a great concept, except for one problem, and it’s a very huge one too. The Perodua Aruz is essentially

Lexus Malaysia recently introduced the new RX here in Malaysia, giving its mid-sized luxury crossover a much-needed update. Now let’s take a side-by-side look of the new RX with the model it replaces. Up front, new ‘triple beam’ LED headlights flank Lexus’ iconic spindle grille. These headlights are also slimmer in profile than the outgoing units, but you’d be hard pressed to differentiate them. Apart from that, the front fog lights have been repositioned to the edges of the bumper. The F Sport