After just 6 years, we bid farewell to the much-loved and successful Honda BR-V 7-seater MPV which will be discontinued in favour of the upcoming Honda WR-V in Q3 of this year. At a recent media event, Executive Coordinator Mr Yujiro Sugino explained, “Basically, we see more potential in the SUV segment below the Honda HR-V, and that is why we chose to bring in the WR-V. It’s mainly due to prioritisation and that’s why we decided to discontinue the BR-V.” Also read: Boom: Honda WR-V is confirmed

PT Toyota Astra Motor, has officially marked the world debut of the 1.2-litre variants of the 2021 Toyota Raize. This launch is two months ahead of its original schedule, owing to hot demand (up to a 9-month waiting list!) of the model over in the archipelago. Like its name suggests, what's new here is its engine: there's a 1.2-litre, naturally-aspirated three-cylinder under the hood now. When the Raize was first launched in the archipelago alongside the Daihatsu Rocky back in April, it came wit

Keyboards have been chattering ever since a mystery model was teased on Honda Indonesia's Facebook page a few days ago. All we know about it thus far is that they'll be hosting a world premiere of said new model this coming Monday, 3-May 2021. The rumour mill has been working overtime following the announcement. Now, the page further sends things into hyperdrive with this second photo, showing off the upcoming car's tail lights. Adjusting the picture still doesn't give away too much, apart from

As all Malaysians know, taxes weigh very heavily in pushing car prices up in our country. The government relies on the car industry to fill up over RM 10 billion worth of taxes annually. Free-trade agreements aside, the only way to go around this is to assemble the cars locally, but this only allows a manufacturer to skip the 30 percent import duty. The elephant in the room is excise duty, which ranges between 75 percent to 105 percent depending on engine capacity and body type. Excise duty appl

After endless spy shots, some photoshopped interiors, and a teaser on Merdeka Day, the wait is finally over as the all-new 2020 Proton X50 is officially unveiled. It is one of the hottest new car launches of 2020 and Proton’s long-awaited smaller sibling to the successful X70. But before we get down to business, here’s the definitive guide to get yourself updated with the Proton X50. Q: So, first thing’s first, how different is the Proton X50 compared to the Chinese Geely Binyue/Coolray? In term

The Proton X50 will very likely be the national carmaker's next model launch but don't expect it to appear in showrooms anytime soon. Proton X50 Engine Spec We all know that the new compact crossover SUV will be based on the Geely Binyue and the Malaysian market will most certainly feature the 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. In China, the Binyue is offered with a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol but that's mated exclusively to a 6-speed manu