As parent company Toyota is making strides in its electrification efforts in Indonesia with the launch of the Yaris Cross Hybrid, Innova Zenix Hybrid, and bZ4X, Daihatsu seems to be following suit albeit within the next 2 years. At a recent event to celebrate the 8 millionth Daihatsu produced in the country, Indonesia’s Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said in a speech that the D brand should launch an electrified model by 2025. “The government encourages PT Astra Daihatsu Motor

Soon, the Perodua Ativa will not be alone in the Malaysian compact SUV market as this latest set of spyshots of the upcoming 2023 Honda WR-V on local roads shows. The fully camouflaged SUV looks completely unrecognizable but there are some clues that point towards this being the WR-V. The rear of the SUV looks similar to the WR-V that made its global debut in Indonesia last year and there is a prominent protrusion on the passenger side mirror which is where Honda’s LaneWatch camera is located. T

Previously, Perodua models were usually launched after equivalent Toyota / Daihatsu models in Indonesia 2023 Perodua Axia to be launched ahead of Daihatsu Ayla Perodua Axia's annual sales is 3x higher than Toyota Agya and Daihatsu Ayla The D74A generation 2023 Perodua Axia will be launched in Malaysia on 14-February. Historically, Perodua will only launch its cars after its Toyota or Daihatsu equivalents have already on sale in Indonesia. This is true for the Perodua Alza and the previous genera

The Omoda 5, the first product under Chery’s new global Omoda series, has proven its global standards of quality and reliability by passing the Tri-Extreme Tests, conducted in extreme environments of low temperatures (<-40°C), high temperatures (nearly 50°C) and high altitudes (5,200 metres). In the extreme cold environment of -43°C, the Omoda 5’s functions such as heating, defrosting and defogging, all worked normally, and the cold start time was controlled at between one and three seconds. Tem

Ralliart – the name that is often associated with fire-spitting Mitsubishi models will returning next year with the debut of the Ralliart Concept Car at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon. Said motor show is slated to commence from 14- to 16-January 2022. Now, the sole teaser image released by the tri-diamond brand only revealed a massive diffuser piece with the iconic Ralliart emblem tacked to the upper right corner. Beyond that, it’s anyone’s guess what Mitsubishi will showcase next year, but Mitsubish

Perodua introduces facelifted Axia with a 1.0-litre engine and variable valve timing (VVT-I) technology. The engine produces 67 hp and 91 Nm. Power outputs are up to 1 hp and 1 Nm Transmission options are the same - either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. According to Perodua, the new engine boosts Axia's fuel economy from 21.6 km/L to 22.5 km/L. The Axia can proudly hold on to its title of the country’s first Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV). Other optimizations include a new front