The scaled-down Perodua EM-O concept unveiled at Malaysia Autoshow 2023 points to where the company's future products will go as it gradually transitions towards electrification. But beyond its snazzy bodywork and impressive powertrain specifications, the EM-O might actually be hiding a larger detail, an upcoming dedicated EV platform for a Myvi-sized model, currently under development. Also read: Perodua EM-O EV Concept unveiled - This is your first look at the next-gen Myvi EV? Perodua sources

Facelifted Perodua Myvi spotted in Indonesia Will be sold there as the Daihatsu Sirion It gets the top-spec Myvi looks, but with a smaller 1.3-litre engine and no ADAS Looks like Indonesia will be the next destination for the updated 2022 Perodua Myvi, as a video recently surfaced, showing several red units on a trailer. As before, the Perodua Myvi, which is sold in Indonesia as the Daihatsu Sirion, is imported (CBU) from Malaysia. Fast forward to the 3:00 mark to see the Sirion Now, it’s not ex

Up till a couple of years ago, it was perfectly fine for the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) to publish sales breakdown by model, but the newly-enforced Competition Act 2010 forbids MAA from doing so, claiming that it prevents cartel-like behaviour among car manufacturers. As such, some brands like Mercedes-Benz no longer share such data, while BMW only share on a quarterly basis. The list of best-selling models in Malaysia is no longer publicly available, at least not from MAA, but this

Tenaga Nasional Berhad is ready to support Malaysia’s transition into electric vehicles (EVs) and is looking to partner with private companies operating in this field, reports Free Malaysia Today and The Edge. “We believe that it is important for Malaysia to start looking seriously into accelerating the transition into low-carbon mobility,” said TNB chief strategy and ventures officer Datuk Fazlur Rahman Zainuddin at TNB’s Energy Sector Roundtable Engagement on low carbon mobility yesterday. “TN

Suzuki has just launched the new 2021 Swift facelift in Japan, which adds a number of new features to the popular B-segment hatchback. As reported earlier, the updated Swift gets a very mild exterior update, limited to the new front grille, new wheels, as well as the option for a new two-tone black/silver roof. Flame Orange Peal Metallic is a new body colour available on all variants of the new Swift. Starting with the new Swift’s safety features, all variants receive an enhanced Suzuki Safety S

Mazda 3 Sedan Let's take moment to appreciate the Mazda 3's beauty. Just look at it. I know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but this beholder is absolutely smitten by the Mazda 3's design. And I'm not the only beholder, it was recently crowned as the 2020 World Car Design of the Year and the judges were some of the most renowned figures in car design. But the Mazda 3's beauty isn't just skin-deep, oh no, we'll get into those a little later. If you haven't had any preconceptions on how muc