The automotive industry is now buckling under the pressure of rising cost of raw materials and logistics, as well as shortage of semiconductor parts and labour. Since June, several manufacturers have already announced price hikes unrelated to the resumption of SST (though for ease of transition, the two factors are grouped into one price adjustment). Toyota for example, has already announced a circa RM 3,000 increase in prices of the Toyota Hilux, which as a commercial vehicle, never qualified f

To call the all-new 2022 Honda HR-V the most anticipated model in Malaysia might be a bit of an understatement as the upcoming B-segment crossover is expected to have a long waiting list. Though bookings have been opened and a few previews were made at selected dealers, Honda Malaysia has yet to announce a launch date for the third-gen HR-V but these photos might clue in to how near that would be. A few units have been spotted on car transporters nationwide that might be on the way to dealers. T

The all-new Honda HR-V is definitely one of the hottest models to be launched in 2022 but before Malaysians get too excited, it seems that Indonesia might be the third market in ASEAN to get the crossover after Thailand and Singapore. In fact, the third-generation HR-V was caught undisguised in Indonesia for a commercial shoot. Based on a video recorded by @akuayman and shared by Indonesian automotive sleuth, Indra Fathan, two units of the all-new HR-V were spotted just outside Jakarta. The two

The all-new 2021 Honda HR-V - or Vezel as it is known in Japan - made its global debut last month. Although prices aren't officially announced by the carmaker, Japanese media have managed to find out its price range. As expected, it's more expensive than its predecessor. Also read: The all-new 2021 Honda HR-V is pretty, but might skip Malaysia How much more expensive is it? Through a dealership, BestCarWeb learnt that there's been a price increase across the board. Here's how they stack up now,

As we have mentioned before, the Perodua D55L will be sold in Indonesia as the Daihatsu Rocky and it might be one of the most anticipated model there too. According to Otodriver, the Daihatsu SUV will be launched in the island archipelago in May. That’s two months after the scheduled Malaysian debut. However, that is not the only significant month revealed by the Indonesian automotive site. Sources revealed that the Rocky could be exported to other markets in August. Does this mean that the Indo

The Honda HR-V has been the talk of town over the past week. Fair, since people are expecting an update. Doubly fair, seeing that the model's seven years old. Further fuelling speculations are pictures of a mysterious Honda SUV prowling Japanese streets decked in camouflage. At first, we heard grouses that it's not a Honda due to how different it looks but pay close attention - notice the LaneWatch camera? First model on a new platform? Months ago, we reported that the next-gen HR-V will be base