Earlier today, Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd (HMSB) launched the 2022 Honda Civic RS e:HEV hybrid. The new electrified C-segment sedan is positioned as the range-topping variant in HMSB’s Civic line-up. According to Honda Malaysia’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mr Sarly Adle Sarkum, the projected sales target for the electrified Civic RS e:HEV is 10 percent of all Civic sales. Since bookings were opened on 13-October, Mr Sarly added that HMSB has received over 100 bookings for the new Ci

The current-generation Proton Saga, codenamed P2-13A, is currently in its 6th year of production. By normal industry standards, the P2-13A Saga is due for a replacement soon and a new model should have been in a fairly advanced stage of development by now. Except that isn’t quite the case. According to sources familiar with the matter, there is no decision yet with regards to the next-generation Proton Saga and the current-generation model will soldier on for a foreseeable future. Also Read: Old

By now most of you would know that the ongoing semiconductor shortage has affected a number of car manufacturers, though in some cases, the severity is model-dependent. Case in point is Proton. While the Proton X50 and X70’s waiting period stretches well into 2022, other Proton models have a much shorter waiting period. Also Read: What's the waiting period for a Proton X50 or X70? SST exemptions to end in 3 months time According to Proton dealers we spoke to, those who booked a Proton Saga or Pr

On the surface, the new 2022 Proton Persona and Proton Iriz may seem like it’s more of the same. At a glance, both 2022 models are still more or less the same 7-year old Proton Iriz and 5-year old Persona that you know since 2014 and 2016 respectively. Yes, there is now an SUV-esque / crossover-like Iriz Active variant but note that there is no difference to its ground clearance - 165 mm for variants with 16-inch wheels, 155 mm for 15-inch – identical to Persona. The Iriz Active’s roof rails add

The updated Honda Civic just made its Malaysian debut, now with a mildly restyled exterior and the inclusion of Honda Sensing. Prices have also increased across the board – the base Civic 1.8 S is now priced from RM 113,600 (up RM 3,174), while the Civic 1.5 TC is now priced from RM 129,600 (up RM 5,524). The range-topping 1.5 TC-P is priced from RM 139,600 (up RM 7,717). With these new prices, what other options do you have? Proton X70 – There is a reason why it’s so popular The first choice co

RM683.90 cheaper over 5 years/100,000 km Transmission fluid is less costly to replace Optimised service intervals Proton has put in extensive effort into marketing the benefits and rationale to switching from their punch-sourced Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) to a Hyundai-sourced 4-speed torque converter in the facelifted 2019 Proton Saga. Besides boasting stronger acceleration and improved drivability, there is also another (huge) benefit of switching to the 4AT – lower maintenance. Ove