Following Honda Malaysia’s announcement as the No.1 non-national passenger car brand in 2022, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has released sales figures for the year. A total of 100,042 Toyota vehicles were sold which puts it as the best-selling non-national brand in Malaysia. Meanwhile, Honda sold over 80,200 units in Malaysia in 2022 which should place it behind Toyota. However, if you exclude the Hilux (27,198 units) and the Hiace (390 units) from Toyota’s numbers, Honda by technicality retains its n

The next-gen 2023 Toyota Innova will be completely different from the outgoing Innova which has been around since 2015. Ditching the tried and tested ladder-frame, rear-wheel-drive (RWD) chassis for a modern, monocoque, front-wheel-drive (FWD) set-up, the next-gen Innova might also receive a new name fitting of this revolution. According to Indonesian automotive publication, OtoDriver, sources have revealed that the Zenix name would make an appearance on the next-gen Innova. We previously covere

“As reliable as a Korean car” doesn’t quite have a ring to it but the truth isn’t always the sweetest sounding. The recent 2022 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) ratings in the U.S. just came in and owners of vehicles under the Hyundai Motor Group umbrella reported the fewest problems. Korean brands ranked the highest in both the mass-market and premium categories, putting everyone else to shame. Also Read: Spied: The all-new 2021 Kia Sorento is in Malaysia, but don't get too excited

The hottest and most competitive segment in Malaysia is about to get even more intensive, as 2022 will witness roughly 11 new SUV model launches, from budget-friendly B-segment sub-compact ones to massive 7-seater D-segment models. In fact, Malaysians can also expect the return of Chery and Haval in Malaysia next year, with both Chinese brands brandishing their respective crossovers. Let’s dive in. Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – A cheaper rival to Proton X50? The first SUV from Chery’s product offensive is

Think of a 7-seater and chances are you’re thinking of a family-friendly MPV or a crossover SUV. They might be boring to some but trust us, there are a few gems in this category that were launched in 2020. These 7-seater cars can be very practical and comfortable for the family but at the same time, some definitely surprise us the moment we get behind the wheel. Some might even bring a smile to the petrolhead parent. Without wasting any longer, let’s jump right into the 7-seater SUVs and MPVs th

4 variants, 6- or 7-seater configuration 2.5L naturally aspirated & 2.2L turbodiesel CKD in Mazda Kulim Plant Following the launch of the Mazda CX-5 2019, Bermaz Motor has also rolled out the new Mazda CX-8 at their manufacturing plant in Kulim. On paper, although the Mazda CX-8 slots between the Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-9, it is actually a CX-9 underneath. The Mazda CX-8 is not a Mazda CX-5 with third-row seats as it shares the same wheelbase as the CX-9. There are four variants to choose from a