Bermaz Motor is expected to launch a new locally assembled (CKD) Mazda CX-30 in the first quarter of next year, according to a report by RHB Investment Bank. The investment bank added that the CX-30 now contributes around 4 to 21 percent of Mazda’s total sales in Malaysia, and the new CKD model is expected to increase this further. Currently, the Mazda CX-30 is imported (CBU) from Japan. Prices are as below: 2.0G Core: RM 149,000 2.0G High: RM 164,000 2.0G Ignite: RM 173,000 1.8D High: RM 173,00

On Tuesday, Honda Malaysia launched the 2022 Honda Civic e:HEV RS. The locally-assembled, top of the Civic range e:HEV RS hybrid variant is priced at RM 166,500. Compared to the ‘regular’ 1.5-litre turbocharged 182 PS / 240 Nm Civic RS, the 2.0-litre 184 PS / 315 Nm Civic e:HEV RS hybrid is RM 15,800 more expensive. A big chunk of the money goes to the LFC-H4 Atkinson cycle engine, which is an all-new unit, now incorporating direct injection, a feature that was previously unavailable in older 2.

The Honda Civic is a beloved model that grew from a small economy car to a sort of blank canvas among tuners. It is a nameplate that has been existing for 50 years ever since the first-gen Civic debuted in 1972. The Civic is one of the best-selling cars of all time with over 18 million units sold to date. Though that number is less than half of its eternal rival, the Toyota Corolla, the appeal of the Civic has maintained strong. With 11 generations spanning 50 years, it might be difficult to cho

2021 is Toyota’s second highest sales record in the company’s 84-year history Chip shortage caused sporadic stop in production, but overall impact negligible Sales of hybrids grew 30 percent worldwide, 50 percent in China, 73 percent in USA Despite the ongoing semiconductor chips shortage, Toyota ended 2021 by setting its second highest sales record in its 84-year history. The exact number of vehicles sold will be revealed later this month, but it will most likely be a low key announcement, buri

Even though the word would make most Proton fans cringe, rebadging is pretty much part and parcel of the automotive world. Some were developed to save costs and some were meant to be temporary models while something else is in development. Previously, we took a look at some of the strangest partnerships made between car companies and even dove deep into some of them. This time, we’ll be focusing on 12 of the weirdest rebadges you may not have heard of. Also read: 9 unlikely car collaborations –

There was a short period of time between 2011 until 2013 when Malaysian car buyers enjoyed a too good to be true deal - import and excise duties were completely waived for fully imported hybrid models with engine capacities below 2,000 cc. The Japan-made Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and CR-Z were introduced here. Between 2009 to 2010, duty exemption was also available, but at a lower rate - 100 percent exemption on import duties and 50 percent discount on excise duties. At a time when even the mo