Malaysians can look forward to at least one new electrified vehicle (xEV) from Proton annually, promises Chairman of the Geely Holding Group, Eric Li. "We will spare no effort to support Proton with new technologies, new products, new buisness models, to help Proton launch at least one new energy vehicle model (NEV) every year," said Li, who is also the founder of the Chinese carmaker. NEVs is a Chinese term to describe plug-in charging capable vehicles, usually referring to plug-in hybrids (PHE

This week's used car buying guide centres around the 2016-2020 Hyundai Ioniq, a hybrid C-segment sedan that today can be had for prices one would pay for brand-new local hatchbacks. Keen? Read on... The Hyundai Ioniq range in Malaysia The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid was first launched in Malaysia in November 2016, locally-assembled (CKD) in Kulim. It's also the only other plant to produce the model aside from Hyundai's Ulsan plant in Korea. Our time with it however stops in 2020, and Malaysia missing o

When will we see the new Nissan X-Trail (aka Nissan Rouge) on our Malaysian shores? It’s been a couple of years since the Nissan X-Trail, known as the Nissan Rouge, was first unveiled in the USA. Last April, the all-new fourth generation Nissan X-Trail was made available in China, but it still has not been launched in any right-hand drive markets despite rumours that it will finally arrive in Japan in December. So what about fans of the car in Malaysia? Will we see it in Malaysia soon? Here’s wh

Honda Automobile Thailand has announced that the all-new 2022 Honda Civic (FE) will be launched in the Kingdom next week, on 6-August 2021, 7 PM Malaysian time. The event will also mark the 11th-gen's Civic ASEAN debut. Beyond the simple teaser video, no further details of the model has been shared. However, if trends in the Civic's foreign markets are anything to go by, it's expected to see a price hike over the outgoing 10th-gen Civic FC. Also read: Singaporean buyers to receive all-new 2022 H

Europe-bound versions of the all-new 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback won’t be fitted with the company’s turbocharged powertrain; instead, it will be a hybrid. According to Honda's European arm, this is in-line with their plans of electrifying its mainstream European models by the end of 2022. Also Read: Honda to be fully EV by 2040, goodbye VTEC and Type R For Europe, the all-new 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback will receive Honda’s trick two-motor i-MMD full-hybrid powertrain, combining an Atkinson cycle

The 2020 Toyota Corolla Cross has officially been launched in Thailand. As is the norm in this region, the Thai media were the first group to sample the brand-new Corolla Cross at the Toyota Driving Experience. Our Thai colleague, Pisan of our sister site, AutoFun Thailand, got to briefly put the Toyota Corolla Cross through its paces. At the Toyota Driving Experience Park, AutoFun had the opportunity to do a short test drive on a prepared course. This is by no means conclusive enough to make a