The upcoming 2023 Kia Picanto facelift is only bound to make its world debut later this year, but sleuths have already posted it in full on Korean automotive forum Autospy. Sold as the Morning there, the Picanto is due for a refresh, having first launched in 2017 and subsequently updated in 2020. Competition in the A-segment hatchback segment is stiff; with Hyundai having the i10 and the much newer Casper, a refreshed visual and specs package are in order. As such, the Picanto's new face is one

For 25 years, Gran Turismo (GT) has brought in some delightful driving simulations on the PlayStation console. As exciting as it is to drive some unattainable hypercar right in your living room, GT is also famous for introducing some interesting cars that were only available in Japan. Joining the likes of the Daihatsu Midget II, the 1,000 horsepower Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak, and the Nissan Skyline GT-R is possibly the Toyota Alphard. It has been teased that GT7, the latest iteration of the drivi

Production and sales up by 32.95% and 33%, respectively Waiting lists hover around 2.5- to 8 months Labour shortage at suppliers a bigger issue than chips Perodua, its suppliers and dealers were on overdrive as the national carmaker's year-to-date production was up by 32.95% to 51,134 units from 38,460 units, and sales by increased 33% to 46,385 vehicles from 34,865 vehicles for the first two months of the year. The increase attributed to improved efficiency in terms of production, better financ

The Suzuki Jimny is a plucky little off-roader with a legacy that spans more than 50 years. However, for the first time ever, the lil’ SUV gains a pair of rear doors and after much speculation, the Jimny 5-door has become a reality. Making its world debut at Auto Expo 2023 in India, the sub-continent will be the first market for the Jimny 5-door which is expected to go on sale in May. Built at Maruti Suzuki’s plant in Gurugram, the extended Jimny will be exported to other markets though it remai

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the W213 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift. There are 2 variants available - E200 Avantgarde and E300 AMG Line, priced at RM 326,943 and RM 375,432 respectively. Both are locally assembled at Mercedes-Benz’s Pekan facility. Prices are OTR without insurance and SST, valid until 31-December. W213 FL vs W213 pre-FL Model Pre-FL Price (RM) FL Price (RM) E200 318,270 326,943 E300 367,062 375,432 E350 384,523 NA The Mercedes-Benz E200 is powered by 2.0-litre turbo

Stay competitive in the segment Answering to consumer demands Better performance without compromising on fuel economy Netizens had polarising opinions when the 2019 Proton Saga facelift was announced to come with a 4-speed automatic. Some welcomed this move; others claim it’s a step back, technology-wise. The primary challenge here is to create greater model differentiation between the Saga and Persona. Although the two compete in different segments, the entry price point of a Persona is very cl