The Neta V will be launching in Malaysia soon and it is set to be one of the cheapest brand-new battery electric vehicle (BEV) money can buy. While Neta has yet to announce prices of the Malaysian-spec Neta V, we took liberty to compare prices of the model in markets where its currently on sale, namely Thailand and China. Over in the Kingdom, the sole Neta V is priced at THB 549,000, or roughly RM 72k. At that price, the Neta V is perhaps one of the cheapest EV in Thailand, undercutting models l

After March's Season 4 opener, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Challenge once again returned to Sepang International Circuit over the weekend (23- to 25-October 2021). Just like it was seven months ago, there were no shortage of unbridled, door-to-door racing. Race Classes The Vios Challenge consists of four classes of racing: Rookie Class, featuring five graduates from the Gazoo Racing Young Talent Development Program Promotional Class, fielding 10 local celebrities Sporting Class, for amateur dri

Amidst all the buzz surrounding the upcoming Perodua Ativa, Proton tried to divert the attention on Malaysia’s newest SUV with its launching of a quartet of limited-edition models including the Proton Iriz R3 Edition and the Proton Persona Black Edition. However, one thing missing on these models is the round Proton "Thundercat" logo. Recall that the new logo was launched in 2019 and the first production model to receive this was the locally-assembled (CKD) Proton X70. Eventually, this was also

Toyota has confirmed that the company will discontinue the Mazda 2-based Toyota Yaris in the US by this year. This piece of information first made its rounds via a leaked memo from Toyota to its dealerships, confirming that production of the Yaris for the US market will stop in June 2020. A Toyota spokesperson said, "The Yaris sedan and Yaris Hatchback will not be available for model year 2021. Model year 2020 will be the last year for Yaris in the US." Even more saddening is the fact that Toyot

Mercedes-Benz E-Class With the unveiling of the new 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, it’s time to take a closer look at the changes compared to its predecessor. For a start, the W213 generation model features Mercedes’s new “Sensual Purity” design language, with the biggest change to the front and rear end. Up front, there are new LED headlights, a new bumper, and a new wider grille, which gives it a slightly sporty outlook compared to the sedate front end of the old one. Typical of Mercedes-Benz, th

First launched in Malaysia in March 2014, the current generation Honda City is nearing the final legs of its model life. A mid-life update was introduced in March 2017, and was quickly followed by a full-hybrid variant in July that year. Despite being the oldest model in its class, the City remains the stronger seller in its class, although the updated Toyota Vios have closed the gap significantly. Specifications for Honda City Engine: 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated, port injection Power: 120 PS