The fifth-gen Toyota Hiace (H200) in Malaysia has been largely unchanged ever since it was introduced here in 2006 though overseas, there is the sixth-gen H300 which made its launch in 2019. While some Malaysian tradesmen are wondering when will the larger H300 would be launched here, we aren’t the only market to still offer the H200. It’s still offered in Japan which just like Malaysia, never received the grandiose basis to the Majesty/GranAce. Though the GranAce is available in Japan, the comm

Spied, spotted and recently teased, we finally see the Malaysia-bound 2022 Hyundai Stargazer in all its glory – which looks just like a baby Hyundai Staria. Thanks to Indonesian automotive sleuth Indra Fathan, we now have the first unmasked images of the Stargazer, scooped from promotional material highlighting the exterior, interior, and highlight features such as the Hyundai SmartSense ADAS suite. Also read: 2022 Hyundai Stargazer teased - Competing against Alza's Indo twins, Avanza and Veloz

The largest SUV Hyundai has in its arsenal is now on sale in Malaysia, the 2022 Hyundai Palisade comes fully imported from Ulsan, Korea and will go up against the Mazda CX-9 7/8-seater SUV. Prices for the Palisade starts at RM 328,888 to RM 358,888 with four variants and two engines to choose from. The two engine choices are a 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine that produces 295 PS and 355 Nm and a 2.2-litre CRDi turbodiesel engine that churns out 200 PS and 440 Nm. Hyundai's H-TRAC 4-wheel-drive is onl

Before came the G80/G82 BMW M3 and BMW M4, there was one other BMW model that received its share of flak for its design – the E60 BMW 5 Series. What if you own an E60 5 Series and wanted the limelight again? Well, a seller on Taobao has got you covered. The seller lists the M3-inspired front bumper for 2500 yuan (around RM 1,585), which is made from ABS plastic. There’s also the M2-inspired bumper for sale, but it looks tame in comparison. Even from the relatively low-resolution photos, it’s evi

This is our first glimpse of the Hyundai Staria, the Korean carmaker's upcoming multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Characterised by a smooth silhouette and clean lines, the Staria won't look out of place in your usual sci-fi movies. Take a look at the front fascia with its Robocop-ish prominent LED strip that runs the width of the hood. The strip gently flows into the sides which - other than the fancy wheels - have low belt lines and expansive windows, features that should lend to a rather airy cabin

Downsizing. It is a dirty word to many car enthusiasts, but apparently unavoidable. Even purveyors of large engines, Mercedes-AMG, recently announced that its venerable 4.0-litre, twin turbo V8 engines will be replaced with hybrid 4-cylinder ones. Quite a shock to the system, yes. If you, like me, lived through the late 1980s and entire 1990s, you'd know that premium and performance cars of that era mostly came with large-capacity engines. 2.0-litre engines? That was the minimum entry ticket bac