Malaysia will enforce minimum fuel economy for each manufacturer, calculated based on their weight of their models, by year 2030. Details are still under deliberation, but we understand that the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and automotive policy think tank MARii will share some preliminary information later this month. Corporate Average Fuel Economy, better known as CAFE, is used to set maximum allowable fuel consumption (or minimum fuel economy targets) for a vehicle manu

Having sold 250,795 units between January and November this year, Perodua has smashed its 2022 targets of 247,800 units and set new record for the highest yearly sales, ever. Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad said “This sales achievement is on the back of our production achievement so far this year, which numbered 258,960 units. We also achieved our highest monthly production ever since inception at 29,149 units. “This achievement is meaningful on many l

The Perodua Myvi is the road-going King but that title only applies in Malaysia and the 2022 update further enhances its position in automotive royalty. On the other hand, the Myvi’s Indonesian twin, the Daihatsu Sirion doesn’t face the same success. Still, the Sirion will be getting a facelift as the model is fully-imported (CBU) from Malaysia and will be launched on 2-June 2022. Units of the facelifted model were spotted in the archipelago for months now and from the looks of things, the Sirio

Saga, X70, X50 round off top three sales Pakistan is biggest export market 41% better sales than last month National car maker Proton ended a challenging first quarter of 2022 with reduced sales as a combination of flood affected local vendors, disruptions to logistics and a chip shortage conspired against their efforts. The situation is improving and the outlook for the second quarter is positive but the overall sales numbers for the first three months of the year reflect the challenges the com

TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has launched the facelifted 2021 Renault Megane RS 300 Trophy, priced at RM 326,476 (OTR without insurance, with SST discount). The hot hatch will also be available for subscription, with monthly fee from RM 5,200 for a 3-year plan. The Renault Megane RS 300 Trophy features an upgraded 1.8-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that churns out 300 PS and 420 Nm of torque (compared to 280 PS/390 Nm from before), paired exclusively to a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (no more m

After the debut of the 2020 Perodua Bezza, Malaysia’s number one car manufacturer isn’t slowing down just yet. Over the next few months, Perodua is expected to introduce at least two new models. Perodua Myvi Style The first is the SUV-fied version of the Myvi, which is said to receive styling cues inspired by the Axia Style. Expected to be called Myvi Style, the new variant should be receiving SUV-inspired front and rear ends, fender extension pieces, and unique wheels. Perodua D55L SUV Apart fr