The current import and excise tax exemptions for battery electric vehicles (battery EVs) is set to expire by 31-December 2023. The Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) is of the opinion that the exemption period, which was announced in Budget 2022, is too short to see any meaningful investments into EVs. “We seek extension of full import and excise tax exemption for CBU EVs while the market is preparing for the growth of EVs in Malaysia. We hope there will be incentives for up to 10 years,” sai

As of June 2022, around 73,000 units of the Proton X70 have been delivered to customers ever since its introduction back in 2018. Since then, the SUV has been through two updates and this latest one seems minor on the outside but under the hood, the change is quite major. Out goes the 4-cylinder 1.8-litre TGDi (184 PS/300 Nm) and in goes the smaller turbocharged 1.5-litre TGDi (177 PS/255 Nm) 3-pot that is also found on the Proton X50. Of course, hearing that change might be a deterrent against

While there is a bit of a kerfuffle about whether the SUV that was spotted on a trailer earlier this week was a Honda HR-V or a Lexus NX, it’s the latter that could be arriving here sooner as bookings for the all-new 2022 Lexus NX are now open. Lexus Malaysia is offering two variants of the 'Nimble Crossover' which are fully imported (CBU) from Japan: NX 250 Luxury - From RM 370,888 NX 350 F Sport - From RM 389,888 Both prices are on the road, without insurance, and inclusive of SST. Both varian

The 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross was launched in Malaysia roughly three months ago. At launch, UMW Toyota (UMWT) only offered the Corolla Cross 1.8G variant, with the more expensive 1.8V variant to come at a later date. For those who booked the Corolla Cross 1.8V earlier, here’s some good news for you.We understand that the shipment of the Corolla Cross 1.8V has arrived. While deliveries of the Corolla Cross 1.8V was initially scheduled to start in July, the nationwide lockdown has put that plan on

The order books for the facelifted 2021 Subaru Forester have been opened. If you want to know what improvements have made to the facelifted model, read on here. Good? Now let's get to the hot bits. Also read: Japan's 2021 Subaru Forester facelift wears a new look, comes with better EyeSight ADAS Subaru Technica International (STI, Subaru's performance arm) has released a catalogue of tantalising-looking performance and dress-up parts for the facelifted Forester. It focuses on three aspects: hand

Nissan initially plan to launch Nissan Kicks and Almera by this year Introduce new e-Power hybrid technology to the market Plans delayed, possible 2021 launch instead According to Headlight Magazine, Nissan was set to launch a new subcompact SUV called Nissan Kicks e-Power in Thailand at the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). However, no thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the show (and everything else) had to be postponed. Nissan Kicks As we all are aware, majority of Japanese manufactu