At the recently concluded 2023 Thailand International Motor Expo, which ended on 11-December, a total of 53,248 cars were sold, a massive 45% increase over last year’s figure. As expected, Toyota and Honda led the sales tally, making up 25 percent of total cars sold. What has become the talking point, is that Chinese brands – BYD, Aion, MG, Changan, GWM, and Neta – made up 43% of total cars sold. The Chinese invasion into Thailand, a stronghold of Japanese marques, is very real. BYD sold 6,119 u

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has launched the 2023 Mercedes-AMG A45 S facelift, priced at RM 509,888. Previously, the A45 S was priced at RM 481,888. MBM is also offering the 2023 Mercedes-AMG A45 S Street Style Edition for a limited run, which goes for an additional RM 30k at RM 539,888. In line with the exterior revisions for the A-Class family, the 2023 Mercedes-AMG A45 S facelift gets revised front headlamps with new LED DRL graphics, the AMG-specific radiator grille and the new, and round b

Next-gen Agya/Ayla may receive updated 1.2-litre WA-VE engine To be launched in Malaysia first as the next-gen Axia as early as 2023 1.2-litre unit is already offered on outgoing Agya/Ayla in Indonesia The Perodua Axia is the most affordable brand-new car on sale in Malaysia and is one of Perodua’s best-sellers. Even though it has been on sale for 8 years, sales have been strong due to the lack of competition. However, it is due for a brand-new update and as reported before, Malaysia’s No.1 auto

Unlike the B-segment sedan, the B-segment hatchback isn’t as popular in Thailand. But it is definitely heating up. Topping the B-segment hatchback sales chart for the month of October is the Toyota Yaris which was given a facelift back in August. Toyota sold 2,538 units of the Yaris in the month of October. The Thai-spec Yaris facelift, just like the incoming Malaysian-spec, is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense ADAS suite including pre-collision system (AEB) and lane departure warning. However,

Nissan initially plan to launch Nissan Kicks and Almera by this year Introduce new e-Power hybrid technology to the market Plans delayed, possible 2021 launch instead According to Headlight Magazine, Nissan was set to launch a new subcompact SUV called Nissan Kicks e-Power in Thailand at the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). However, no thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the show (and everything else) had to be postponed. Nissan Kicks As we all are aware, majority of Japanese manufactu

The crossover inspired Perodua Axia Style variant was launched in Sri Lanka at the Seylan Colombo Motor Show, which is happening over the weekend from 8-10 November. Unimo Enterprises, the local distributor for Perodua in Sri Lanka, is collecting bookings for the 2019 Perodua Axia Style at the show. It is priced at Rs 3.895 million in the island nation, which converts to around an eye-opening RM 89k. Bet we’re all feeling glad now. The Axia Style can be spotted by its silver bumper skid plates,