Due to historical reservations Koreans hold towards Japanese products—stemming from Japan's brutal occupation of Korea during World War 2 and the decades leading up to it—Japanese cars have traditionally received a lukewarm reception in Korea. For example, Honda is largely ignored there. However, Korean buyers rank among the most discerning when it comes to high-end luxury products. They make exceptions for Japanese luxury brands like Lexus. In fact, Korea is probably the only country where Lexu

If the 2023 Toyota Vellfire isn’t brash and macho enough for your liking, then trust the Gazoo Racing (GR) or Modellista accessory packages to up the ante, just a little bit more. The packages mostly range from aesthetic accessories to wheel and tyre packages and even reinforcement systems (in the case of the get GR catalogue) to get the 2023 Vellfire looking and driving way better. Let’s dig in! The GR bodykit package consists of a front, side and rear skirt package that gives the 2023 Vellfire

15,880 units delivered is the most since July 2013 as production recovery continues Export sales achieve highest volume in 113 months prior to launch in South Africa National car maker Proton continued its uptick in delivery numbers in August as production volume continued to recover from a slow start to the year. With 15,880 units delivered (domestic + export), the company achieved its best sales month since July 2013, a gap of 109 months, and remains focused on ending 2022 with a fourth consec

Though the all-new front-wheel-drive (FWD) 2022 Toyota Avanza could likely be only offered in Malaysia as the more upmarket Veloz, some of our neighbours are offering both the Avanza and Veloz. Joining Indonesia and Vietnam is the Philippines as Toyota Motor Philippines has posted a teaser over the weekend. The all-new Avanza was introduced in the Philippines last month (March 2022) with four variants offered priced from PHP 813,000 to PHP 1,039,000 (~RM 66k – RM 84k). Two engines are offered fo

Last year in June, the government announced a decision to place sales tax (SST) exemption for cars – cut sales tax on CKD cars, while offering 50% sales tax discount for CBU models as part of the Penjana stimulus package. It was supposed to last until 31-December 2020 but in a twist that brought mixed reactions in the local automotive industry, the Ministry of Finance extended the exemption to 30-June 2021. So, if you’re interested to buy a new car, now might be the right time to take advantage

A 7-seater makes sense for someone who wants a vehicle large enough to carry the whole family for a trip back to their hometown. Whether it's an MPV, an SUV, or a crossover, there's still a demand for them in Malaysia. But what if you’re considering a 7-seater that wouldn’t break your wallet? There are a few brand-new 7-seaters which cost under RM 100,000. The online classifieds offer even more options if you don’t mind going second-hand. So, for this Top Rank, we take a look at 7 of the most bu