The Volvo EC40 and EX40 have been launched in Thailand, both with a special Black Edition variant. Prices and variants are: EC40 Ultra - Twin Motor: THB 2,790,000 (~RM 360k) EC40 Ultra - Single Motor: THB 2,090,000 (~RM 270k) EX40 Ultra - Twin Motor: THB 2,690,000 (~RM 347k) EX40 Ultra - Single Motor: THB 1,990,000 (~RM 257k) Black Edition EC40 Ultra - Twin Motor Black Edition: THB 2,490,000 (~RM 322k) EX40 Ultra - Twin Motor Black Edition: THB 2,390,000 (~RM 309k) Just to refresh, the XC40 Rech

Mere days after the new 2024 Toyota Camry (XV80) debuted at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show, a slightly different new Camry was revealed on the other side of the world. At the 2023 Guangzhou International Motor Show, Toyota pulled the covers off the Chinese-spec XV80 Camry. Visually, both Camry are largely similar in design though the Chinese-spec has different front looks depending on the variants. Buyers can choose between a sportier honeycomb front grille design or a more subdued cross-shaped

Japan has one of the highest fuel prices in the world. Despite it being home to many of the world’s biggest automotive names, Japan actively discourages the use of personal cars, especially in the city. To promote public transport – as any sustainably developed country should – Japan imposes two types of taxes on petrol – consumption tax (similar to GST) and petrol tax. Fuel prices in Japan now average around RM 5.40 per litre for regular petrol (RON 89 to RON 95), and RM 5.75 per litre for high

No more teasing this time. Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has announced that bookings for the turbocharged variants of the Hyundai Kona are now opened and they will be arriving in Malaysia later this month. The two variants consist of the 1.6 Turbo and the N Line. The Kona N Line will be the first N Line model for sale in Malaysia. Not to be confused with the red-hot Kona N, the Kona N Line features an aggressive styling trim but performance-wise, it’s not as bonkers. Also read: 280 PS/392 Nm,

The weakest link with the all-new XU80 generation 2021 Toyota Harrier, which was launched in Malaysia earlier in April 2021, is its infotainment system. Unlike Japanese market Harrier models which get a larger 12.3-inch touch screen head unit, our local specifications Toyota Harrier has to make do with a cheaper looking 8-inch one, with thick bezels and not-so premium looking knobs and buttons. It’s the biggest shortcoming in an otherwise rather premium-looking interior. Also read: No more 231 P

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor has just previewed the all-new, seventh-generation 2021 Hyundai Elantra in Malaysia. HSDM has yet to announce prices of the new model, only mentioning that it will be priced from RM 1xx,888. Bookings are opened, and those interested can place a booking fee of RM 777 for one. What do I need to know? The Hyundai Elantra is a C-segment sedan that competes against the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla Altis, but being imported from Korea (Ulsan plant), it will inevitably be pri