Infographics claiming to reveal the breakdown of how taxes contribute to high car prices in Malaysia are once again making their rounds on social media, this time in an op-ed by Free Malaysia Today (FMT). Back in 2013, Rafizi Ramli – now Economics Affairs Minister – pledged to lower car prices if Pakatan Harapan wins the 2013 General Election. He presented a ‘formula’ of sorts, explaining how car prices are determined three popular models as examples - Perodua Myvi, Honda Civic, and Toyota Camry

Bookings for the D74A 2023 Perodua Axia are now opened, with prices of the new A-segment hatchback estimated to be between RM 38,600 to RM 49,500. During a media conference with Perodua earlier today, a question was raised regarding the D74A Perodua Axia, asking if the Perodua X Concept previews the next-gen Axia. Perodua’s President and CEO Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad didn’t confirm the X Concept as the next-gen Axia, but he did mention that dimensions of the model will be much bigger than th

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

Toyota Motors Thailand has introduced updated 2021 versions of its popular Toyota Yaris hatchback and Toyota Yaris Ativ (Vios to us). The main difference besides the Thai-spec Yaris Ativ and locally sold Toyota Vios is the engine. The Yaris Ativ features a smaller 1.2-litre engine instead of a 1.5-litre to meet the country's Ecocar regulations. In addition to aesthetic updates on the exterior and interior for both models, the 2021 model range now offers additional accessory packages which includ

The MINI SE features a wheel design named the ‘Corona Spoke’, which wasn’t an issue when it was coined. Now though, the term ‘corona’ has a stigma to it due to obvious reasons. So, MINI has decided to rename it to ‘Power Spoke’. And quite aptly so, as the wheel does resemble our power socket, which is also the one used in the UK. With MINI being a British brand, well, it just clicks. A MINI spokesperson told CarBuzz, “This was done to ensure Mini remains sensitive to all those experiencing the w

Perodua recently launched their new and improved automatic transmission fluid (ATF) oil, specifically for models produced from 2013 onwards. Rated at D3-SP specification, it is applicable for models like the Myvi, Bezza, Axia, Alza and Aruz. Both red and blue bottles of Perodua Genuine Oil ATF D3-SP contain the same, newly improved formula specially designed for Perodua electronic automatic transmissions (E-AT). Red bottles are only sold at Perodua authorised service centres, while blue bottles