The Daihatsu Rocky/ Toyota Raize twins will be getting a new hybrid engine when Daihatsu and Toyota introduce the facelift in Japan. The launch is scheduled for November 2021. According to Japanese automotive source Mag X, Daihatsu will be including a ‘Smart Hybrid’ engine to sell alongside the existing 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. Although not much details of the new engine have been revealed yet, the report did note that Daihatsu’s Smart Hybrid system shares the same princi

Earlier this month, we shared some leaked information about the upcoming 2021 Proton Persona facelift (MC2). Now, here's a scoop on the imminent 2021 Proton Iriz facelift, courtesy of leaked documents sighted by this publication. No more manual, 2 colours from X50, LED headlights Much like its sedan stablemate, the Iriz will also receive a redesigned front-end, courtesy of a new bumper and grille. We know that this also constitutes Proton's new roundel-type logo. Curiously, it seems that the Sta

The 2021 Lexus UX 300e is the Japanese carmaker's first all-electric vehicle and its launch in Indonesia yesterday (26-November 2020) marks its entrance into the ASEAN region. The battery electric vehicle (BEV) is powered by a front-mounted electric motor that makes 201 PS and 300 Nm of torque. Power comes from a 54.3 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, good for a 300 km range on the WLTP cycle. Standard AC charging rates for the crossover is 6.6 kW and 50 kW with a fast charger. The exterior is stand

Nissan Almera The Nissan Almera we see on our roads are nigh on 8 years old now and its replacement is coming to Malaysia. However, with the Covid-19 pandemic, plans have been understandably affected. We've been up close and personal with the all-new Nissan Almera, so here are our impressions of the Almera and everything we know about it up to this point. 1. When will the Nissan Almera arrive? Changes in government policy towards vehicle pricing and the Covid-19 pandemic have put things on hold

Hyundai Elantra Hyundai unveiled the 2021 Hyundai Elantra sedan via YouTube stream at West Hollywood yesterday, showing off its coupe-like proportion and for the first time, a hybrid powertrain option. This is the first proper look at Hyundai’s new design direction dubbed ‘Parametric Dynamics’. The bold look utilized unconventional lines all over the car, with a touch of angularity and sharp edges, creating an almost sci-fi look. Along with the Hyundai Sonata, this is the second car to fall unde

Honda Malaysia has announced that prices of selected Honda models will increase by about 5% to 9%, depending on the model and variant. The price hike will come into effect today (21st February 2020), which will affect the Honda City, Honda Jazz, and Honda CR-V. Jazz 1.5 S: RM 75,300 (up RM 5,058) Jazz 1.5 E: RM 81,400 (up RM 5,084) Jazz 1.5 V: RM 88,700 (up RM 5,067) City 1.5 S: RM 78,500 (up RM 4,664) City 1.5 E: RM 84,600 (up RM 4,645) City 1.5 V: RM 91,600 (up RM 4,617) CR-V 2.0 2WD: RM 151,1