Today's news of a soon-to-be reformed road tax structure for electric vehicles (EVs) should bring respite to current and would-be owners of such cars. Rightly that will renew some interest; and if you're one of them, here's where you can check out the upcoming 2023 Peugeot e-2008 EV in Malaysia this week. It will be part of Bermaz Auto Alliance's Peugeot roadshow in 1 Utama, taking place from 17- to 25-May 2023, from 10 am-10 pm at the mall's Luxe Concourse in its new wing. Joining the e-2008 wi

Though the compact SUV market in Indonesia is fairly new, it has been dominated mostly by the Toyota Raize and Daihatsu Rocky. The twins to the Perodua Ativa seemed unbeatable but that all changed once the Honda WR-V entered the fray. In its first month of sales, the WR-V has overtaken the Raize as Indonesia’s best-selling compact SUV and that momentum seems to continue according to the latest sales data. While both SUVs are priced close to one another in Indonesia, the WR-V won’t be looking at

For nearly 30 years, Perodua is seen by many Malaysians as a name they can truly trust when it comes to making a car. From its humble roots with the little Kancil to the all-new Alza, Malaysia’s second carmaker deserves its “Building cars, people first” tagline. Though Perodua has a near monopoly on the entry-level car segment in Malaysia, nothing else comes quite as close to bringing as much value to the table. The Kancil, Viva, and the first-generation Axia didn’t quite stir up enthusiasts’ he

Every once in a while, there’ll be a new vehicle that transcends the boundaries of contemporary design. The Hyundai Staria is definitely one of those and you’ll be seeing a while lot more of the futuristic-looking MPV on our roads as Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor Sdn Bhd (HSDM) has sold over 200 units of the 10-seater within a month of its launch. Sleek, spacious, innovative and eye-catching, the Staria is well suited for large families as well as a first-class ride for corporate executives. Also Rea

We’ve spied the SUV in Malaysia which hinted at its impending arrival, now UMW Toyota (UMWT) has pretty much confirmed the launch of the all-new 2021 Toyota Harrier on their official Toyota Malaysia website. Also read: Spied: All-new 2021 Toyota Harrier has arrived in Malaysia, launch imminent If you can’t wait to jump on the bandwagon, registration of interest for the all-new Harrier is now opened to all on the website. The Harrier made its world debut just last year. And since then, the luxury

Last week, this column discussed the challenges that lie ahead in exporting the Proton X70 to Indonesia. While the Proton X70 was able to race to the top of the sales chart almost as soon as it was launched, it will not enjoy such luxury in Indonesia. As an imported model, the Indonesian government will certainly not grant Proton any tax incentives the way the Malaysian government does. Without a significant price advantage, it’s will have a harder time going up against the Honda CR-V. To win ov