Hybrids are not new in Malaysia. Dual-power petrol-electric hybrid drivetrains were first introduced here by Honda Malaysia in 2007, with the mild-hybrid Honda Civic IMA (Integrated Motor Assist). In 2009, UMW Toyota Motor launched the first full-hybrid car in Malaysia, the two-motor Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) Toyota Prius. Plugged-in hybrids came into the market in the mid-2010s, mainly Volvo and BMW models. The hierarchy of electrified vehicles Any car that receives electric power assistance i

Chery is in talks with its local partners to establish a local assembly (CKD) operation in Malaysia, said the company in its latest announcement today. “Chery remains highly committed to Malaysia – it is currently working closely with local partners towards establishing assembly operations in the country,” the company said in its press statement. Not much else is mentioned but market rumours say that Chery is in talks with a local government-linked company (GLC) to assemble at least two SUV mode

Geely Philippines continues its momentum in May 2021 as the brand maintained its number 9 ranking in total industry sales in the Philippines. Some of the credit for this position is due not only to the Geely Coolray (Proton X50) but also the Geely Okavango (Proton X90?). According to a report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors Inc. (AVID), Geely Philippines achieved year-to-date sales of 1,987 units. The

We’re halfway through 2021 and though it felt like time has been moving quickly to some, others might think that the first half of the year felt like the entirety of 2020 (albeit worse, perhaps?). Despite the persistent lockdowns, the first half of 2021 did at least gave a us a few model launches, from the Toyota Corolla Cross to the all-new Isuzu D-Max. Still, we have 6 more months to go before 2020 2.0 2021 ends. Without further ado, here are some of the cars we think could be launched in the

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia is set to introduce three new models this week - namely the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line, Volkswagen Passat R-Line and the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. All three models will be unveiled at the Volkswagen Tour, which takes place from August 12 to 16 at 1 Utama Shopping Centre. The Arteon R-Line shares the same front-wheel drive powertrain as the latest Passat Elegance, which means a 2.0-litre four-cylinder TSI engine that makes 190 PS and 320 Nm, mated to a seve

The D-segment sedan class of vehicles is undergoing a transformation of sorts. The people that used to buy such cars, the colloquially termed ‘uncles,’ have since migrated to SUVs. The ‘uncles’ who would have otherwise have bought a Honda Accord or a Toyota Camry, are now buying a Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-5 because today's SUVs offer comparable comfort, space, and fuel economy to a sedan, while an SUV's taller seating position is a lot easier for older drivers to get in and out of. So, D-segment s