11-seater Kia Carnival set to be CKD soon To be sold alongside 7-, 8-seater variants Set for export to Thailand and other ASEAN countries too The 2022 Kia Carnival 11-seater – first introduced in Malaysia fully-imported (CBU) from Korea – will soon be locally-assembled (CKD Kulim, Kedah) here, to be sold alongside the CKD 7- and 8-seater variants. It will also be exported to the Thailand and ASEAN markets. "CKD programmes for the 11-seater has been initiated, basically for export to ASEAN countr

New Innova could switch to FWD, unibody layout Looks set to receive some form of electrification Expect it on roads as early as October 2022 The possible front-wheel drive all-new 2023 Toyota Innova has popped up again on our radar, this time in similar guise of a development mule in Bengaluru, India, after first making an appearance in Thailand last month. It was caught by MotorBeam and reshared to Instagram by Indonesian automotive sleuth, Indra Fathan. While they only managed a side and rear

Hyundai relocates Asia Pacific headquarters to Jakarta While Kia Motor Asia Pacific reaffirms commitment to Malaysia For Kia, Malaysia is more attractive than Thailand One of the benefits of having multiple brands is that you can hedge your bets, which is exactly what the Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is doing with the Kia brand in Malaysia and Hyundai in Indonesia. Earlier this year, WapCar.my broke the news that Hyundai is relocating its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Mutiara Damansara, whi

After publishing spy shots of it on a car transporter and a 3D rendering of the 2021 Toyota Innova facelift, it seems that we have an actual date for the world debut of Toyota’s everlasting MPV. Just a few hours ago, Toyota Indonesia had uploaded a teaser post on their Facebook page. The post shows the front quarter silhouette of the new Innova (called the Kijang Innova in Indonesia) and the 2020 Fortuner. The caption of the post states that the new Innova facelift will make its debut on 15-Octo

Since its introduction back in 2017, the Kia Grand Carnival has been the head-turning MPV that many coveted. And to add to that it also came with an ultra-comfortable interior along with a powerful turbodiesel engine with power outputs that put most cars to shame. In 2020, Naza Kia Malaysia gave the Grand Carnival yet another update so it now boasts 11-seats but was it a wise decision? The Pros – powerful engine and steering with plenty of feedback The third-generation Kia Grand Carnival is stil

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) and Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) have donated five Toyota Innova ambulances to the Indonesia Red Cross (PMI). These Toyota Innova ambulances are fitted with all the necessary life-saving equipment, including an easy-to-operate entry and exit system, a fixed oxygen system, as well as various storage spaces for storing medical equipment. But why not a Toyota Hiace? According to TAM’s marketing director, Anton Jimmi Suwandy, the Innova was selected as the Hi