You would think that newer is better, and conventional wisdom suggests that consumers will avoid an ageing model to buy the latest model on the market. That’s usually true but there are some models that buck the trend, mostly because these cars appeal to a very pragmatic group users and for them, new equals unproven. The above describes buyers of the Honda BR-V, which has been on the market since 2017 and little has changed throughout its model life. Even though an all-new model has already been

The new 2022 Perodua Myvi facelift was launched on 18 November 2021 and as of 2 December, Perodua has received 14,600 bookings for the updated hatchback. Of the 14,600 orders, 7,189 were converted from the pre-facelift Myvi. Between January to November 2021, Perodua registered 42,288 units of the Myvi. The range-topping 1.5 AV variant makes up the bulk of the orders with Granite Grey being the most popular colour choice (31% of bookings) followed by Cranberry Red (21%). The slower registration i

Following a report by The Edge Weekly, it seems that Porsche is seeking to locally-assemble (CKD) some of its models at Sime Darby Motor’s Inokom plant in Kulim. Some of the models planned include the Porsche Cayenne and the Porsche Taycan. However, some media sites have also said that the Macan is also planned to be one of those models. This is based on an article published by Maybank Investment Bank Research. Given how popular the Macan and the Cayenne are, it makes sense for the German premiu

Over the past couple of weeks, the Toyota GR Yaris stole much of the Internet’s limelight and rightfully so. Brilliant car it may be, but with a price tag that hovers around the RM 300k mark, it’s not something for the average car buyer out there. Enter the Japan-only Toyota Yaris Cup Car. Yes, it may lack the GR badging like its 3-door sibling, but there’s still much to love about this up-and-coming race car. For starters, the little Yaris Cup Car is fitted, from the factory, with a bunch of up

The 2021 Honda City Hatchback made its global debut in Thailand last November, and we've learnt that its now heading to Indonesia. Along with that, there's hints of its possible specs when the car comes to Malaysia. The City's Hatchback's specs was spotted on Indonesia's Samsat website (think of it as our Road Transport Department, JPJ). The site lists a particular vehicle's recommended price list next to its name and from there we can get a brief idea of the specs of a car. Which is where the i

The B-segment hatch market is the most popular market in the Asian region, so it is not a surprise that there are plenty of options for the picking. Out of all the options, the Honda Jazz and the Toyota Yaris reigns supreme, with only the Mazda 2 being close to holding a candle next to these two. Disclaimer: The Perodua Myvi don’t count. The car sits in a class of its own! Between the Honda Jazz and the Toyota Yaris’s offerings, many are hard pressed to determine which car is better suited for t