It seems that Perodua’s new model offensive for 2023 will not stop with just the 2023 Perodua Axia. At least one more new model will be launched next, and this has been confirmed by Perodua Chairman Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin. Speaking at this morning’s launch of the 2023 Perodua Axia, Chairman Asmat ended his speech by saying “Please enjoy the rest of the launch, and I hope to see you at our next big event when we launch our new model, which I can’t say now.” Also read: D74A 2023 Perodua Axia laun

Despite the all-new 2022 Honda HR-V that is available in our neighbours across ASEAN looking like the Japan-spec Vezel, they are different on the inside. In particular, the infotainment head unit. For Malaysians looking forward to get the all-new HR-V, the wait is nearly over as it along with the all-new BR-V are hinted to be among two new models that Honda Malaysia will launch in 2022. But what is indeed different about that head unit? For starters, the infotainment unit shown in both the Thai-

Two distinctive Rocky e:Smart versions to be showcased Premium Version gets contrast blue highlights Crossfield Version is ready to tackle the wilderness At the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon, which is set to happen from 14- to 16-January, Daihatsu will be showcasing two modified examples of the Daihatsu Rocky e:Smart Hybrid. The first is called the Rocky Premium Version, which gets a slick silver paintjob with contrasting blue highlights. The blue paint is applied to various parts of the exterior, inclu

The launch of Perodua’s upcoming compact SUV - the yet to be named Perodua D55L – has been postponed to March 2021, another victim of the Covid-19 debacle. The B-segment Perodua D55L (some insist that it’s an A, not entirely wrong, it sits in between traditional segments) was originally planned to be launched in January 2021, just in time to catch the Chinese New Year car buying season. Of course, Covid-19 and the associated CMCO have caused a fair bit of disruption. Production is supposed to be

Like for like, the difference between a B-segment 2020 Proton X50 and a C-segment 2020 Proton X70, even when compared against similarly equipped variants, is just around RM 10k. Put aside for a moment semantics that both the X50 and X70 are from different segments. At the end of the day, both cars do more or less the same thing, have five seats, are similarly equipped, and are priced almost the same – the latter is what matter most to consumers. Both the Proton X50 and X70 come in four variants.

This article is contributed by the former editor of Malaysian Evo magazine, Daniel Wong, who currently resides in Australia. You can find more of his musings and articles on the motoring world at The Motor Muse. If there is one good thing about 2020, is that it is turning out to be a landmark year for the hot hatch. Earlier last week Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched its 421PS Mercedes-AMG A45 S and 310PS A35. One can assume it will only be a matter of time till BMW Malaysia responds with its thir