Ever since Toyota debuted the first-generation Toyota Innova back in 2004, the model was locally-assembled (CKD) at the ASSB plant in Shah Alam. However, upon the introduction of the all-new TNGA-C-based 2023 Toyota Innova Zenix, data from Indonesia's automotive industry association GAIKINDO revealed that Toyota Indonesia has exported roughly 200 units of the model to Malaysia back in April, including several units of a curiously-named "H" variant. Further cementing that notion is a set of spysh

Lane splitting bikers in Malaysia terrorising our city streets are one of the reasons why we cannot enjoy autonomous driving ‘robotaxi’ services that are already being rolled out in China and USA. Looking at it another way, the law-less nature of Malaysian roads is a perfect training ground to ‘teach’ a computer how to drive, and this is exactly what the Volvo Car Group is doing. If an autonomous driving vehicle can work in Malaysia, it will certainly work in many cities elsewhere. Seen here is

The 2023 Mazda CX-8 facelift has just made its debut in Japan and this new SUV is set to go on sale in the Land of the Rising Sun in December. Visually, the updated Mazda CX-8 now gets L motifs in the headlights and tail lights, as well as restyled front grille and bumper. Look closely and you’ll also spot a reprofiled rear bumper. Taking cues from the yet-to-be-launched CX-5 facelift, the top-spec CX-8 facelift adds body-coloured wheel arches and body cladding. Also Read: Pros and Cons: Mazda C

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced on Facebook that the 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift and 2021 Toyota Innova facelift will be launched online on 2-February 2021 at 8.30 pm. The virtual launch will be held via Toyota Malaysia’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Both models had their bookings opened earlier this month and the siblings to the Hilux are set to be Toyota’s first model launches of 2021. Both facelifts of the Fortuner and Innova debuted in 2020 in Thailand and Indonesia respectivel

Looks like Malaysia isn’t the only country with a busy week for car launches, Thailand is also seeing another car being launched this week with the unveiling of the all-new 2021 Isuzu MU-X. In fact, it has been nearly a year since the all-new D-Max has been unveiled on which the all-new MU-X shares most of its underpinnings. Distinct exterior On the outside, the MU-X looks more distinctive than the D-Max and the main emphasis here is luxury. The MU-X has an intimidating presence on the outside w

As reported earlier, Bermaz Auto is expected to launch the seven-seater Mazda CX-8 sometime next month. The model will be locally-assembled at the Mazda Malaysia plant in Kulim. The plant is 30 percent owned by Bermaz Auto, with the rest owned by Mazda Motor Corporation. We can now confirm that the Kulim-assembled CX-8 is not only be sold domestically, but will also be exported to the Philippines, where Bermaz Auto’s subsidiary Bermaz Auto Philippines is also the authorized distributor. Exports