As parent company Toyota is making strides in its electrification efforts in Indonesia with the launch of the Yaris Cross Hybrid, Innova Zenix Hybrid, and bZ4X, Daihatsu seems to be following suit albeit within the next 2 years. At a recent event to celebrate the 8 millionth Daihatsu produced in the country, Indonesia’s Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said in a speech that the D brand should launch an electrified model by 2025. “The government encourages PT Astra Daihatsu Motor

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has introduced the refreshed Golf GTI Mk8 here with the headlining act being that it’s finally blessed with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), making the locally-assembled hatch the first VPCM model with ADAS in Malaysia. Volkswagen labels its ADAS as IQ.Drive and apart from that, the other updates comprise wireless charging and embroidered GTI logos on the front seats. All that though brings the price to RM 244,990, a premium of about RM 19k. Th

Normally when it comes to launches, Perodua would take a back seat compared to its Indo or Japanese twins from Toyota and Daihatsu. However, in the case of the next-generation 2023 D74A Perodua Axia, it could be launched ahead of its Indonesian twins, the Toyota Agya and Daihatsu Ayla. Bookings and estimated prices of the all-new Axia have been announced but over in the archipelago, our Indo colleagues from AutoFun ID have received an invitation from Toyota for the launch of a new model on 13-Fe

Not confirmed by either PDRM or Perodua Could be just a proposal for evaluation rather than active duty cars Tell-tale signs include older model, and non-PDRM standard white colour The roads up Ulu Yam to Genting has its own mysteries – what's hiding behind the trees at night? – and apparently one more mystery to add to that are these supposed Perodua Myvi police cars. SM Offroad and Outdoor Equipment (SMOE), in their Facebook post, alleges that these cars are contributed by Perodua for their co

City Hatchback launched, faces up against the Toyota Yaris Prices start at RM 76k, Yaris starts off at RM 71k Monthy repayment from RM 780/month The much-anticipated 2022 Honda City Hatchback is finally here. The successor the popular Honda Jazz, is offered in three variants (for now): the Grade S, E, and V priced between RM 76k (Grade S) and RM 88k (Grade V). The range-topping City Hatchback RS e:HEV variant will only be made available in early 2022, official prices are expected to be announced

The Perodua Axia is the embodiment of a car in its most essential form. It's got five alloy wheels, an engine to make just enough power, and 5 seats. Being the most affordable car in the market, one would not expect too much from this adorable A-segment hatchback. Perodua has spiced things up on this entry-level car with the Perodua Axia 1.0 AV. Dressed up with some body kits and equipped with Perodua's A.S.A 2.0 autonomous emergency braking safety feature. Often associated with its three-cylind