Since July 2023, dealers across Malaysia have shared their concern that order taking for new cars has slowed down considerably. This is despite the fact that data compiled by the Malaysia Automotive Association showed that August and October were among its best ever months this year. However, those figures are fulfillment of orders made months earlier, and are not a reliable indicator of present demand. RHB Research is projecting a sharp 14 percent decrease in 2024’s total industry volume – the

Chery Malaysia started production of its Proton X90-rivalling Chery Tiggo 8 Pro and Proton X50-rivalling Chery Omoda 5 at the Inokom plant in Kulim earlier last month. Response to the two Chinese SUVs have been surprisingly strong and now, just in its second month of operation, Chery Malaysia says it is ready to ramp up production. “Chery is indeed accelerating the pace of progress in every aspect, striving to meet the demands of the Malaysian market and its users,” said Chery Malaysia KD Plant

Second facelift for Porsche Macan Three variants available, prices start from RM 433k Power output up to 440 PS/550 Nm Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), has launched the 2022 Porsche Macan facelift. Prices for the fully-imported (CBU) Porsche Macan start from RM 433,154 for the Macan, RM 623,593 for the Macan S and RM 786,232 for the Macan GTS. Previously, the Macan was priced at RM 439,351 while the Macan S went for RM 602,729. For greater clarity, this is the

The Proton X50's Chinese base car, the Geely Binyue, is set to receive an updated 'Pro' variant next month. Thanks to a couple of leaks, we can share a good look at the car and its details with you here. Exterior - Comes with 'light show' Big visual changes are afoot for the Binyue Pro, as up front it gets a fresh 'X' themed fascia. Part of that is a new honeycomb motif grille sitting between the LED headlights, themselves said to be updated with welcome light show patterns upon unlocking. Along

The Honda HR-V might have been a very popular crossover SUV but it’s been on sale for quite some time already. 7 years since its global debut at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show to be precise. Thailand sales began in 2014 with the Malaysian launch in 2015. The local automotive landscape changed immediately after the HR-V landed in Malaysia 5 years ago. Its rivals are playing catch up and even Proton and Perodua are set to launch their own compact crossover very soon. But like all things, life must move

It looks like the 2020 Hyundai Kona will be making it to Malaysia after all as our friends over at PanduLaju have reported a sighting of the B-segment SUV with trade plates! This is the first time since the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) that the Hyundai Kona has been seen in Malaysia. Yes, plans for the SUV’s arrival has long been in talks. The SUVs were spotted near Oasis Ara Damansara, which is where Hyundai Sime Darby Motor’s (HSDM) headquarters is now located. Based on t