Built with an investment of about RM 2 billion, including land and equipment cost, UMW Toyota Motor’s Bukit Raja plant is one of the most advanced and efficient ones in Asia, said the distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Malaysia. The new plant, operated by UMW Toyota Motor's manufacturing subsidiary Assembly Services Sdn. Bhd. (ASSB), has a capacity to build 50,000 cars per year (further expansions possible) and currently builds the Toyota Vios, Yaris, and Corolla Cross, including the Co

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

Probably the sleekest and sexiest model in the Mercedes-Benz compact series is the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The CLA offered those that prefer a more modern look over the classic sedans that Mercedes-Benz had on offer a compromise with the CLA. Unfortunately, you can no longer purchase a standard CLA new as MBM only has the CLA 45 on sale now, but there are still plenty on the used car market. But what are the issues to look out for? Common issues To find out more about the common issues on the Mercede

This is it. Well, by "it" we mean the first test drive of the 2020 Proton X50, not the prices just yet. For that we'll have to wait for the official launch, which we predict will happen sometime in October. This is a short media Proton X50 test drive session arranged by Proton at Sepang International Circuit. While prices for the Proton X50 have yet to be announced, we do know its variants and specifications from the preview. To recap, there are 2 engine options - first is a 1.5-litre multi-poin

Debuted at the 2019 Thailand International Motor Expo, the all-new 2020 Nissan Almera’s spec sheet is one impressive piece of paper, especially the range-topping VL. Full suite of ADAS available, turbocharged engine, and competitively priced to boot. But what looks good on paper doesn’t always make it a brilliant car, here’s what the Bangkok Post has to say about the new Almera after driving it. When the all-new Nissan Almera made its first appearance, many were taken by its new stylish looks. I

Costs RM 3051.91 to maintain a Persona over 5 years/100,000 km Still cheaper to maintain than the Honda City or Toyota Vios Also cheaper to maintain than the Bezza The Proton Persona exists in a segment that is rather spartan, as it is the only national marque B-segment sedan on sale in Malaysia right now. The other segment rivals that the Persona competes against are from non-national brands, such as Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, and Mazda. On paper, the Proton Persona offers superb value for mone