As this blue and green third rock from the sun completes its orbit around the pulsating red giant heat sphere, another year passes. 2023 could also see another record-breaking year of automotive sales in Malaysia. Still, as we get accustomed to writing 2024 (or 2023A for the superstitious) on our calendar dates, we also would like to remember the key models that did not make it. Bar certain variants that have been discontinued like the Mazda 3 1.5-litre variants and the Volkswagen Golf R-Line, w

Chery seems to be on the tip of Malaysians’ consciousness as it has achieved an impressive new record in the country. Within a mere 10 days, the Chinese carmaker witnessed an extraordinary sales performance and surpassed expectations with 3,000 units sold. Chery made its official return to Malaysia with two models being launched – the Chery Omoda 5 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro on 6-July. Both SUVs are locally assembled (CKD) at the Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah with an impressive 10-year/1 million km en

If anyone were to ask yours truly on the favourite car of 2022, it would be the Kia Carnival. Expectations had to do with a part of it, but mostly it was because the Carnival is such a compelling product. Naturally, when the 2023 Kia Sorento was launched, I had expected great things from it based on prior experience with the Carnival. After all, they share many similarities on paper from the engine to the platform. Overview: 2023 Kia Sorento 2.2D AWD Price RM 255,228 Segment D-segment Engine 2.2

Chery returns to Malaysia under new management team Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Tiggo 7 Pro, Tiggo 8 Pro Max, and Omoda 5 previewed Aftersales network to be established across Malaysia Chery has officially taken a major step towards its brand rejuvenation in Malaysia by holding a physical preview event involving no less than five of its current models for select members of the media, potential dealers, and business partners. "This event is significant for several reasons. Firstly, it is the first physica

From its win in Le Mans in 1959 to the current Formula One team, green has been synonymous with Aston Martin's racing history. To recognise that heritage, Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur (AMKL) has recently introduced a special Aston Martin DBX in Arden Green. The customised handbuilt SUV is priced from RM 1,072,000 without duties and taxes and just like the standard DBX is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that makes 550 PS and 700 Nm. However, just because Aston Martin has been influenced by its

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today launched the limited edition UNITED range, consisting of the Passat and Tiguan models. The range celebrates the strength of unity, a trait deeply embedded in the Volkswagen brand. Two new unique Volkswagen Original Accessories are introduced in the UNITED models; dynamic wheel hub caps with a self-levelling logo that stays upright while the car is in motion for the Tiguan and Passat; and LED door lights that projects the Volkswagen logo when the fr