Among Southeast Asians, Malaysians are most supportive of China, according to a survey of 1,994 Southeast Asians by Singapore’s ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute. When asked if a situation forces them to choose between USA and China, 75.1% of Malaysians answered China – the highest in the region. Is there a correlation between results of a political opinion survey and the rapid rise of Chinese car brands launching in Southeast Asia? The short answer is ‘Yes’. Of course, there are other factors that de

The current generation Mazda 3 was first launched in Malaysia in July 2019. Four years on, the BM / BN generation Mazda 3 is now at the midpoint of its model lifecycle. In human terms, the Mazda 3 is in his/her 40s. Where others become less attractive as they age, the Mazda 3’s timeless design proves that its appeal doesn’t diminish but increases with age. Based on Mazda distributor Bermaz Motor’s parent company Bermaz Auto’s financial data compiled by RHB Investment, 314 units of Mazda 3 were i

Looking at the Ora Good Cat for the first time, I wondered if this Chinese-built (CBU) electric car is a fashion statement hopping on the whole EV wave that’s spreading all over the world or is it one that you can live with even after all that hype? There’s no denying that EVs are becoming so important in the automotive industry that policymakers are siding with the assumingly “cleaner and greener” way of motoring. Many carmakers have pledged to shift their focus to EVs by the end of the decade

The moment Naza Eastern Motors, Suzuki’s latest distributor in Malaysia, announced prices of the ZC33S Suzuki Swift Sport here, many lamented that it was too expensive. When the ZC33S Swift Sport made its debut here, it was priced at RM 139,900, exclusive of sales and service tax (SST). Now that ST has made its return, this B-segment pocket rocket’s price has increased to RM 145,900 – right smack into the FE Honda Civic’s price range (RM 130,700 to RM 166,500). Also Read: Review: 2021 Suzuki Swi

This week, our part of the world scored a triple whammy of new cars: Indonesia kicked things off with the all-new 2023 Toyota Agya, then Malaysia launched the 2023 D74A Perodua Axia, before passing the baton back to Indonesia for the unveiling of the 2023 Daihatsu Ayla. Inseperable as the trio are, the three of them are all-new models, sharing the same Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform, general look, and some performance metrics – how do they stack up? Exterior: Same-same but diff

“Myvi” is the derivation of “My Vehicle," "My Vision" and "Malaysian Vision”. That’s what it says on the official Daihatsu website. The Perodua Myvi was the first Perodua to not receive a name obtained from the Malay language. Launched in 2005, the B-segment hatchback has become a household name, superseding older Malaysian-produced cars like the Proton Wira. Sharing parts with the Daihatsu Boon, Subaru Justy, and Toyota Passo, it is common to see badge conversions of this beloved hatchback. The