If you told any car enthusiast 15 years ago the Toyota Prius would turn out to be a stunning beauty that is capable of sliding around a track and up on two wheels, they would call you crazy. Well, the all-new fifth-gen Prius is here and all those naysayers 15 years ago are probably gobbling up their words. The hybrid sedan has been recognised with the 2024 World Car Design of the Year, beating out 70 other competitors for the win. This brings the total industry awards and accolades collected by

The 2023 Toyota Prius has bagged the Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) award for 2023-2024, making it the third time a Prius has won the accolade. The Prius takes over the mantle from the 2021-2022 winner, the (E13) Nissan Note. Chosen from a field of 34 models, the 2023 Prius edged the BMW X1 and Honda ZR-V which finished in second and third place respectively. The fifth generation made its debut at the tail end of 2022, for the first time featuring a new 2.0-litre variant (in addition to the longs

Edaran Tan Chong Malaysia has formally introduced a new range-topping variant of its popular Serena MPV – the 2023 Nissan Serena J Impul Edition. Sporting unique Impul exterior and interior updates, the package costs a premium of RM 6,000 over the Premium Highway Star variant. The two variants of the 2023 Serena are now priced as follows: Highway Star: RM 149,888 J Impul Edition: RM 169,888 (inclusive two-tone colour package) Note, the two-tone colour package carries a RM 2k premium; a single-to

Available with e-Power or conventional ICE Up to 213 PS of electric power Starts from GBP 32,030 (RM 165k) The T33-generation Nissan X-Trail has made its debut in Europe with e-Power electric powertrain and a mild-hybrid 1.5-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder engine, available in either 5- or 7-seater configuration. The e-Power system is a series-hybrid system, meaning the engine doesn't drive the wheels directly but used as a generator for the high-voltage battery that feeds the electric motor. Niss

RV-generation Honda HR-V to debut soon in Malaysia Three powertrain options could be offered here, including a turbo How much will it be priced at? After 7 years of being on sale in Malaysia, the RU-generation Honda HR-V will soon bow out and be replaced by the newer RV-generation model. The replacement RV-generation Honda HR-V has been spotted, albeit with full camouflage, doing rounds on Malaysian streets – hinting that Honda Malaysia is gearing up to introduce the successor to the best-sellin

Nissan has pulled the covers off the all-new, fourth-generation 2021 Nissan X-Trail. The model was leaked via patent images back in April, subsequently bared all two weeks later. Exterior – Boldness is key Sold as the Nissan Rogue in the US, the all-new Nissan X-Trail gains a completely redesigned exterior, featuring a two-tier headlight design that is reminiscent of current Nissan models like the all-new Juke and Serena S-Hybrid. It also gains a more angular V-Motion front grille and cleverly-h