Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL) and Subaru Corporation have announced the cessation of Complete Knock Down (CKD) operations in Southeast Asia. The company will pivot towards importing Complete Build Up (CBU) vehicles from Japan. The decision, disclosed in a filling with Hong Kong's Stock Exchange, is a response to evolving market dynamics and a forward-looking approach aimed at ensuring sustained growth in the automotive industry. The CKD operations in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cam

At the ongoing Auto China 2024 held in Beijing, Honda launched its second set of Honda e:N Series battery electric vehicles (BEV) for the Chinese market. The Honda e:NP2 produced by GAC Honda goes on sale with a CNY 159,800 (~RM 105k) price tag. Meanwhile, its twin produced by Dongfeng Honda, the Honda e:NS2 will begin sales in June. Honda has two joint ventures in China with both brands offering twin models of each other like the Honda CR-V/Breeze and the Honda Civic/Integra. The Big H is targe

Bermaz Anshin is introducing its latest fleet of certified pre-owned Peugeot and Mazda vehicles via Bermaz Anshin Glenmarie this weekend from 8th to 10th September 2023. A wide range of Peugeot and Mazda models are available, including the Peugeot 2008, 3008, 5008, as well as the Mazda 2, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-30, Mazda CX-30, Mazda CX-8 and Mazda BT-50. These limited time offers attractive deals for all Peugeot and Mazda customers looking to purchase a car. All Bermaz Anshin certified pre-owned veh

To join Malaysia's push to reach its carbon-neutral goal by 2050, GoCar has introduced the GoEV programme, a brand-new subscription and ride-sharing programme for the fully-electric Nissan Leaf. GoCar’s aim with the GoEV programme is to make electric vehicles (EV) more accessible to all Malaysians. They hope that by making EVs more accessible, Malaysians can experience living with an EV and change their perceptions about converting from combustion engine cars to EVs. The GoEV programme is very s

Following a surprise announcement on Valentine's Day, Proton has officially brought back the R3 moniker with the 2021 Proton Saga and Iriz R3 Limited Edition, both of which were launched alongside the 2021 Proton Persona and Exora Black Edition. Do they have any other claim to fame other than being your shot at getting a factory-painted black Proton, typically reserved for government use? Let's find out. 2021 Proton Saga R3 Limited Edition - from RM 42k What's new? R3 stickers, window banners, b

As part of the year-long celebration for the outgoing Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia launches the “Win the Icon” Instagram contest. The contest will run between 1st October 2019 to 30th November 2019 and will see VPCM giveaway a VW Beetle to the winner. The “Win the Icon” contest rides on the VW’s tagline “Better experienced than explained” which will focus on encouraging contestants to test drive the car. All interested participants have to do is follow the following step