During the launch of the Ora Good Cat today, the ASEAN Region President of Great Wall Motor (GWM), Elliot Zhang shared that the company will be commencing local production (CKD) in Malaysia beginning 2023, and we can expect more cars from them in the near future too. Zhang mentioned that the introduction of the CKD project will create more than 2,000 jobs. This plant will be run in partnership with GoAuto, and will be maintained at the company's Gurun, Kedah facility. He said that "EVs are in th

British electrification specialist Equipmake has launched a 3D-printed electric motor that weighs just 20 kgs and produces approximately 300 PS, or about as much as the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder found in the Volkswagen Golf R. Dubbed the Ampere-220 e-axle – this compact electric motor is one of the most advanced 3D-printed electric motors in the world with all power electronics, including the company’s own silicon carbide inverter, and an integrated transmission system in a compact un

Think B-segment in Malaysia and the options are split between the Honda City or Toyota Vios/Yaris. It’s a no-brainer and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. Nobody argues against them, except the minority that shun Japanese cars because those that are still mentally colonised to believe that “continental” cars are more solid still walk among us and probably drive Ford Fiestas. Well, given the reliability of “continental” B-segment models here, the buyers are definitely walking becaus

With 26,240 units sold in 2020, the Toyota Yaris is Thailand’s best-selling B-segment hatchback, outselling all its rivals by a rather comfortable margin. According to headlightmag's monthly sales report, the Toyota Yaris commanded a 32.6% of Thailand’s B-segment hatchback market, ahead of rivals such as the Honda Jazz (15,568 units), Suzuki Swift (10,320 units), Mazda 2 Hatchback (7,342 units), and MG 3 (4,856 units). Although the numbers may seem impressive, keep in mind that the Yaris’ lead m

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

(2019 Honda Jazz V-variant Prices & Specs | Gallery) Think B-segment hatches and the 2019 Honda Jazz facelift will immediately come to mind as the most popular choice. And why not? Honda is already known for their class leading practicality and the cars are always packed to the brim with safety features and equipment. The latest generation Honda Jazz came to Malaysia in 2014. A Honda Jazz facelift came along in 2017 sporting a new grille, new rear bumper, and the addition of a 6.8-inch touchscre