As this blue and green third rock from the sun completes its orbit around the pulsating red giant heat sphere, another year passes. 2023 could also see another record-breaking year of automotive sales in Malaysia. Still, as we get accustomed to writing 2024 (or 2023A for the superstitious) on our calendar dates, we also would like to remember the key models that did not make it. Bar certain variants that have been discontinued like the Mazda 3 1.5-litre variants and the Volkswagen Golf R-Line, w

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has confirmed that it has two more models to launch this year. In a press statement released by its parent company UMW Group regarding its automotive division’s April 2023 sales performance, it was also said that “UMWT expects demand and sales to be sustained throughout the year, supported by the introduction of new and facelift models.” The new model is clearly referring to the 2023 Toyota Innova, which in some markets like Indonesia, is marketed as the Innova Zenix. UMW

The 2022 Volvo XC40 facelift has been revealed with sharper looks and updated infotainment system with Android Automotive OS. Volvo has given the XC40 a new front bumper with more angular design motifs, and the signature Thor’s Hammer LED headlights are still featured albeit in a triangular shape. The fully-electric (EV) Recharge P8 variant gets a frameless grille plate to keep it visually in sync with the Volvo C40 Recharge, aligning two of Volvo’s current EV line-up. Inside, changes are limite

With the 2022 Perodua Myvi facelift officially launched in Malaysia, the car maker has finally decided to do away with the archaic 4-speed automatic transmission (4AT). In its place is a newer, more advanced D-CVT unit. If our experience in the Perodua Ativa (which uses the same transmission) is anything to go by, the D-CVT will bring a peppier, more coherent and slicker driving experience to the facelifted Myvi. But, more than just mere subjective feelings, is the D-CVT better than its 4AT when

The current-generation Perodua Myvi was launched in late-2017 and the next-generation model should be arriving before 2025. With any generational changes, an update in the powertrain department is to be expected. As such, could the next-generation Perodua Myvi get the powertrain from the Perodua Ativa – Perodua’s current technology showcase? Also Read: Perodua Ativa's (D55L) CVT to be better than Proton's. What's the D in D-CVT? After all, new features found in Perodua’s technology showcase mode

You can say that you want about Perodua. Good if you like the company, but the company couldn’t be bothered if you think lowly of its budget cars anyway. Since launching the first Kancil in 1994, the company has developed a laser-like focus on its customers, giving them what they want, which turns out to be just very regular cars that are cheap to buy, cheap to run, cars that go about their duties with zero drama. Perodua ended September by recording its highest ever monthly sales of 25,035 unit