At the sidelines of the 2022 Proton X70 facelift (MC1), we've learnt that the update also increases the percentage of local content in the car - now standing at 70 percent. This is a substantial increase over the 45 percent of the initial CKD model that was first launched in 2020. A big contributor to this bump is its three-cylinder mill. Plucked from the X50, the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine (177 PS/255 Nm) is locally-assembled, though the 1.8-litre engine remains for the highest variant. Othe

Pause the whole hullabaloo over the 2022 Perodua Myvi facelift for a bit (which launches tomorrow, by the way) and join us for this – the first Malaysian review of the 2022 Honda City Hatchback. Yes, it's finally here, but the model is yet to be launched and prices haven't been announced. This review follows a media drive around Sepang International Circuit, so things like fuel consumption figures will have to wait. Smooth and composed powertrain Honda Malaysia (HMSB) let us loose on both the Ci

Mitsubishi’s high-performance and motorsports division, Ralliart, is set to be revived after an 11-year hiatus. This was revealed in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC)’s FY2020 financial report. The Ralliart sub-brand is aimed to strengthen what the company calls, “Mitsubishi-ness (or MMC-ness) driving.” CEO of Mitsubishi, Takao Kato, said, “For customers who wish to experience our Mitsubishi-ness, we will launch custom-made accessories for our model lineup as well as re-entering motorsport eve

Grabbing headlines due to its Star Wars-esque gesture-controlled doors, the 2021 Honda Odyssey facelift is now in Indonesia, launched via an online event yesterday. One variant only, no hybrid yet... Much like Malaysia's current arrangement, the archipelago only gets one variant of the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Named just ‘2.4’, the Indonesian-specs Odyssey is powered by a 2.4-litre, naturally-aspirated engine paired to a CVT. Output is rated at 173 PS and 225 Nm. Tough but not obnoxious exte

Like it or not, sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are here to stay - which means that the 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross is bound to be launched in Malaysia next year. So, before that happens, let's answer some burning questions and cross off (pun very much intended) any doubts you may have! First things first, how sure are you this is coming? A few months ago, the Corolla Cross made its world debut in Thailand and was subsequently launched in Indonesia and Vietnam. Somewhere along the line, it was spot

There is a good reason why the Perodua Myvi is Malaysia’s best-selling car, as no other segment rivals can beat its value-for-money proposition. Couple that with its stellar fuel economy and reputation for rock-solid reliability, it’s hard to topple the Myvi as the nation's best-selling car. When it was introduced back in late-2017, it was the first sub-RM60k car to feature Perodua’s ASA ADAS suite, which includes Pre-Collision Warning and Braking, Front Departure Alert, and Pedal Misoperation C