Nissan is testing a groundbreaking automotive paint designed to lower a vehicle’s cabin temperature in hot weather, potentially reducing air-conditioning energy usage. This innovative paint, developed in collaboration with Japanese-based Radi-Cool, utilizes metamaterials—synthetic composites with unique properties not found in nature. The technology is currently undergoing trials that began in November 2023, involving a 12-month feasibility study at Tokyo International Air Terminal (Haneda), whe

Nissan Indonesia has launched the all-new (C28) 2024 Nissan Serena e-Power hybrid at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), making it the second ASEAN market, after Singapore, to receive the model. The launch is part of Nissan's showcase of 6 electrified models which also feature the Nissan Hyper Tourer, Nissan Ariya, Nissan Sakura and Nissan Leaf BEVs as well as the Nissan Kicks e-Power hybrid. Also read: Missing in Malaysia, all-new 2024 Nissan Serena e-Power (C28) beg

Malaysians might not be familiar with the Toyota Voxy/Noah nameplate, but the model rather popular in Japan. You can think of the Toyota Voxy as a more compact version of the Toyota Alphard. The third-generation Voxy, codenamed ZRR80, is available as either a 7- or 8-seater. In the markets where the Voxy is sold (such as Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Japan), it competes directly with similarly sized rivals like the Nissan Serena and Honda StepWGN. Overview Similar to the Alphard and Vellfire duo, th

After its global debut in Japan in November 2022, the all-new C28 generation Nissan Serena is now in Singapore, debuting ahead of Hong Kong and Malaysia – the two other key markets of the Serena in Asia. No prices have been announced yet, so this is just a preview in the island state, at the 2024 Singapore Motor Show. The event is organized by the Motor Traders Association of Singapore. Tan Chong Motor Sales Pte. Ltd., the distributor of Nissan, and its sister company Motor Image Enterprises Pte

Previously, we’ve covered the SUVs that are likely to be launched in Malaysia by the end of this year. This time, we’re digging into the sedans as well as MPVs (non-EV) earmarked for a 2023 launch, starting with... 2023 Honda City facelift Earlier this year, Honda Malaysia revealed plans to introduce four models by 2023. Among these is the 2023 Honda City facelift, which has already been launched in Thailand and Vietnam. One of the most significant changes of the facelift model is the standard i

Fans of the Fast franchise (yes, they exist) were devastated when Han; played by Sung Kang, purportedly died in the fiery wreck of his Veilside-kitted Mazda RX-7 in Tokyo Drift. Those frowns turned upside down when he returned from the dead in Fast 9 but seeing that his favourite car is a Toyota Sienna, some might be wishing he stayed dead. Although his character made a return in Fast 9 behind the wheel of a Toyota Supra that paid homage to his RX-7, in real life the man behind Han proudly decla