The 2023 AH40 Toyota Alphard and Vellfire festival shows no signs of slowing down as news of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant surfaces. In all honesty, news of a PHEV Alphard and Vellfire isn’t surprising at all. For one, the premium MPVs ride on the same TNGA-K platform for large vehicles. Among the models sharing it include the RAV4, Harrier, Camry, Crown and Lexus NX. And what do all these models have in common? That’s right, they all PHEV variants, as pointed out by Japanese publication Best

Perodua has 6 models in its line-up. The newer models are the new generation D27A Perodua Alza and D74A Perodua Axia, launched in July 2022 and February 2023 respectively. Of the remaining 4 models, the Perodua Aruz – launched in January 2019 – and the Perodua Bezza – first launched in July 2016 and facelifted in January 2020 – are due for either a mid-lifecycle update or a full model change. Perodua has previously said that it has the capacity to launch one full model change and two ‘minor chan

BMW Group to raise sales contribution of BEVs from 9 percent to 15 percent in 2023 More than 50 percent of sales to come from BEVs by 2030 Past 2030, hydrogen FCEV tech is mature enough to complement BEVs About 100 units of BMW iX5 Hydrogen will begin pilot trials this year at international markets. Unlike regular BMW X5s built in Spartanburg, USA, these hydrogen-fueled fully electric variants of the X5 are built at BMW Group’s pilot plant at its Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) in Munich. B

Proton recently gave the Persona an update much like its hatchback twin, the Iriz. While the Iriz saw a new variant added in the form of the crossover-like Active, the 2022 Proton Persona facelift (MC2) didn’t see a faux-crossover of its own but there are some impressive-looking changes. The first facelift was launched in 2019, 3 years after the second-gen (or third, if you count the UK-spec Wira) was introduced. While the Iriz struggled against its rivals, the Persona thrived and grew in popula

With rumours circulating that Suzuki could be returning to Malaysia under the Naza Group of Companies, let’s take a closer look at what models could be introduced here. Models that could sell well Suzuki Swift Our number one pick is the Suzuki Swift – a fun-to-drive and well-engineered hatchback that is currently in its third iteration. Globally, Suzuki offers the Swift with a wide range of powertrain options, including a naturally-aspirated unit, turbocharged unit, and a hybrid. Within the ASEA

We’ve compared the Honda Jazz and Toyota Yaris multiple times. But we’ve never really looked closely at the equipment list that each car has. So, we decided to go through the equipment list with a fine-tooth comb! Here’s a quick reminder of each car’s variant equipment list: For this guide, we’re comparing the top spec Toyota Yaris G with the top spec Honda Jazz V variant and the Honda Jazz Hybrid as well. In terms of safety equipment, the Yaris far outshines both Jazz V and Hybrid variants. Wit