Since July 2023, dealers across Malaysia have shared their concern that order taking for new cars has slowed down considerably. This is despite the fact that data compiled by the Malaysia Automotive Association showed that August and October were among its best ever months this year. However, those figures are fulfillment of orders made months earlier, and are not a reliable indicator of present demand. RHB Research is projecting a sharp 14 percent decrease in 2024’s total industry volume – the

Three new Mercedes-Benz compact cars dawn upon us today, headlined by the Malaysian launch of this duo: the 2023 Mercedes-Benz A200, and the 2023 Mercedes-Benz A250 AMG Line, both in sedan bodystyle. Prices start from RM 238,888 for the A200, to an estimated RM 264,000 (pending government approval, CKD cars entitled to excise tax rebates depending on local content value) for the A250. Both are locally-assembled (CKD Pekan) as before. Changes across the board encapsulate minor stylistic updates t

Assuming that the government doesn’t extend the current sales tax (SST) exemption for locally-assembled (CKD) cars any further, new car buyers in Malaysia have less than 3 months left to take advantage of discounted prices. To qualify for the SST exemption, eligible cars must be registered no later than 31-December 2021. The problem however is that many manufacturers are facing disruption due to the due to the ongoing shortage in semiconductor parts. For some popular models like a Perodua Myvi,

We’ve previously reported multiple sightings of the next-generation Honda HR-V testing in Japan, so we can mostly deduce that the HR-V is going to drop the current curvaceous look for a chunkier, boxier look. But here’s a more accurate rendering of the new car! The render came courtesy of Mr.Kuruma’s Twitter account. As you know the third-generation HR-V's design language will be based on the concept car Honda SUV e:concept. Mr.Kuruma has done away with the top panel on the grille from the Honda

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia has just announced a new Passat variant, the Volkswagen Passat R-Line. It sits on top of the Elegance variant, with an estimated price of RM 200,000 to RM 210,000. The Passat goes against the likes of the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Mazda 6. To give it a slight twist, we’re comparing the turbocharged cars only. And yes, that includes the Mazda 6 2.2D. Mazda 6 2.2D Mazda 6 Sedan Starting with the priciest option here, the Mazda 6 2.2D. The price may be steep

The godfather of hot hatchbacks is now in its eighth generation, known as the Golf GTI Mark 8 (Mk8). It retains the same formula as before, with a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine powering the front wheels. How fast is the 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8? The EA888 engine, now in its fourth generation, produces 245 PS/370 Nm and will almost certainly be paired to the 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (DSG) when it arrives in Malaysia. While official figures have yet to be disclosed, the