In the aftermath of the Daihatsu scandal, the company has said that it will compensate its domestic suppliers due to the output suspensions. Reuters reports, that some 423 domestic suppliers will receive compensation from Daihatsu, as plants lay idle due to the supply halt that affects 64 (currently produced, developed, or discontinued) models from Daihatsu, Toyota and Perodua. According to the report, “The company will work with its main suppliers to address the fallout from the scandal and may

The Sirion is only RM 300 more than the top Brio variant in Indonesia But the Brio outsold the Sirion 16 times in 2021 Indonesian buyers have more choices when it comes to new cars The 2022 Daihatsu Sirion is the latest attempt to woo buyers over the Honda Brio in Indonesia even though both cars are from entirely different segments. Still, the Brio, especially in higher variants is priced very close to the Perodua Myvi's twin. In a nation where 7 seaters reign, the Brio consistently ranks among

Information gathered by regional media says that production of the all-new 2022 Mazda 2 is scheduled to begin Thailand production in the second quarter (Q2, April to June) next year. Sources also reveal that the fourth-generation model will have a hybrid option alongside a regular small displacement engine, ensuring that Mazda gets the Thai Eco Car and Thai xEV incentives. In last November's financial results presentation, the company said that they are looking at installing Toyota Hybrid System

Generally speaking, when it comes to used cars, it is a given that the value of most cars depreciates over time. It is also the same reason why we often do comparisons between new cars and used cars, as the latter has depreciated a fair bit, making it a worthwhile option for some. However, some cars, like the all-new, fourth-generation Suzuki Jimny seems to buck that trend, as prices of used Jimnys have surpassed that of new units. This trend can be observed in markets such as Australia, Indones

The wait for the all-new 2020 Toyota RAV4 is almost over, as UMW Toyota Motor has released a teaser image of the upcoming C-segment SUV. Set to go against the popular Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5, at least one variant of the all-new RAV4 could feature the anticipated Dynamic Force powertrain, meaning that it could be the first Toyota model sold by UMW Toyota Motor to feature this powertrain. Furthermore, the upcoming 2020 RAV4 is expected to feature Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) ADAS suite, just like t

The 2020 Kia Optima gets a radical change in its design from the outgoing generation, now with a fastback sloping roofline akin to an Audi A7. Inspired by the texture of shark skin, the grille is said to give a powerful and sporty image. The headlamps are seamlessly intergrated with the grille, featuring a unique daytime running light signature, which Kia calls ‘heartbeat’. Further enhancing its four-door coupe appeal are the frameless doors, with the chrome trim now extending around the rear of