The last MINI Clubman has rolled off the production lines at MINI Plant Oxford; 55 years after the nameplate’s debut, as production now pivots toward the brand's upcoming EV models. Commenting on the end of production, Dr. Markus Grüneisl, CEO of Plants Oxford and Swindon, said “We are incredibly proud to have built the MINI Clubman at Plants Oxford and Swindon over the last 18 years for customers all over the world. With its departure, we look ahead to welcoming members of the new MINI family t

Considered a bit of an underdog compared to its richer and more popular Japanese peers, Subaru is turning 70 in 2023. Even though it was established in 1953 as Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., the origins of Subaru began in 1917. A century after the company first took off (this pun will eventually make sense), Fuji Heavy Industries renamed itself Subaru Corporation. However, before it became known more as a carmaker, Subaru started off in the aircraft industry. 1917-53: A flying start Cikuhei Nakajim

After the closure of Honda’s Sayama plant in Japan, several Honda models including the popular Honda Odyssey were discontinued. Now, in a surprising turn of events, Honda has opened the order books for an updated Honda Odyssey. It is set to go on sale in Japan within Q4 2023. Also Read: Japan could import made-in-China Honda Odyssey as Sayama plant is closed Compared to the model it replaces, this new Odyssey gets a dose of blacked-out bits, including the front grille, side mirrors, and tail lig

Just weeks after its global debut in Indonesia, India has launched the all-new 2023 Toyota Innova today. If you have watched enough Hindi movies or news clips from India, you would know that the Toyota Innova is viewed very differently over there. In India, the Innova is almost on par with a Toyota Alphard. It’s hard for us in Malaysia to understand but there’s a good reason for it. The Alphard’s lower ground clearance makes it a poor choice to deal with the frequent flash floods and poor road c

The cost to locally-assemble (CKD) a new model have tripled in the last 10 years, says Kia distributor Dinamikjaya Motors, whose parent company Bermaz Auto holds 33.3 percent of Kia Malaysia, the manufacturing arm of the Korean marque here. While Kia Malaysia and Bermaz Auto declined to reveal the amount invested into local manufacturing, we understand that it is a low-mid range 8-digit sum, in Ringgit. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Executive Chairman Dato' Sri Ben Yeoh explained tha

About three years since its launch, Honda Malaysia confirms the pre-facelift Honda Odyssey has been sold out here. Just to recap, the pre-facelift (or rather, the first facelift) Honda Odyssey arrived in Malaysia as a fully-imported model in 2018 with one variant available – the 2.4L EXV, priced at RM 254,800 during launch. It’s powered by a 2.4-litre naturally aspirated DOHC i-VTEC engine that makes 175 PS and 225 Nm of torque, mated to a CVT that drives the front wheels. It gets the Honda Sens