JD Power recently released its 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), which showed that vehicle reliability has increased with an industry average of 186 problems per 100 (PP100) vehicles, an improvement of 6 PP100 from 2022. For context, a lower PP100 score is better. Even premium marques scored an improvement, lowering their score by 23 PP100. Vehicles from the 2020 model year were the focus of this study. Unsurprisingly, Lexus took the top spot of dependability in the premium brands seg

The newly launched D74A generation 2023 Perodua Axia will have a 6-year model lifecycle, suggests a Bursa Malaysia filing by Perodua vendor Betamek Bhd. On the same day the all-new 2023 Perodua Axia was launched, Betamek released a notification to Bursa Malaysia saying that its subsidiary Betamek Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd has received a Letter of Appointment dated 25 January 2023 issued by Perodua, for a contract to supply various electronic parts for Perodua new car model. The filing to Bursa did

You’ve probably heard of it by now – there will be 100% tax exemptions for EVs in Malaysia. Zero import, excise, and road tax for EVs. You would’ve also likely Googled EVs for sale in Malaysia to see if you can get your hands on one, and found out that the most affordable EV in Malaysia (until the Hyundai Kona Electric arrives) is currently the Nissan Leaf. At the moment, the Nissan Leaf is priced at RM 181,263, before duty exemptions outlined in Budget 2022. The new price will only be announced

Take a look at the current crop of B-segment hatchbacks like the Proton Iriz, Honda Jazz, and Toyota Yaris. All of them feature a continuously variable transmission, or CVT in short. The odd one out is also the best-selling model - the Perodua Myvi is the only B-segment hatchback with a 4-speed torque converter automatic. You can say that the Perodua Myvi’s transmission as being outdated, having being around since the Myvi's inception in 2005 and you’d be correct, but does it really matter to th

Perodua has just launched the new Perodua Axia 2019 in Malaysia, with prices starting from: E Manual – RM 24,090 G Auto – RM 33,490 GXtra Auto – RM 34,990 Style Auto – RM 38,890 SE Auto – RM 38,890 AV Auto – RM 43,390 Visually, all variants of the new Perodua Axia get an updated front end with a redesigned front grille and revised front bumper. Compared to the outgoing model, the new front grille features one less chrome strip than before, while the front fog light surrounds are more triangular

Perodua introduces facelifted Axia with a 1.0-litre engine and variable valve timing (VVT-I) technology. The engine produces 67 hp and 91 Nm. Power outputs are up to 1 hp and 1 Nm Transmission options are the same - either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. According to Perodua, the new engine boosts Axia's fuel economy from 21.6 km/L to 22.5 km/L. The Axia can proudly hold on to its title of the country’s first Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV). Other optimizations include a new front