Moments ago, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) launched the 2023 Toyota Innova Zenix in Malaysia. Two variants are up for grabs, and with prices ranging from RM 165k to RM 202k, it's quite a leap from the 'older', IMV ladder frame-based CG-generation Innova. An Innova in name only Despite the Innova nameplate, the Innova Zenix is seen as a totally seperate model from the older CG generation Innova - which will still remain on sale for customers who are looking for something simpler, cheaper, with 'more lo

Volvo rightfully prides itself on the sustainability efforts incorporated into the vehicles it rolls out. It’s a sense of achievement shared by Federal Auto Cars (FAC) as well, the largest Volvo dealer in the country, and they would like to invite the public to experience their Plastic Sustainable Awareness Weekend. The Plastic Sustainable Awareness Weekend will be held as follows: 16 – 17 July 2022 All Federal Auto Cars centres 10am to 5pm The carmaker as a whole has taken a huge leap forward i

Mercedes-Benz Thailand is geared up to export the W223/V223 Mercedes-Benz S450 to Vietnam. Under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) with Mercedes-Benz Vietnam, the first batch of cars is will be exported to Vietnam within this year. The Mercedes-Benz S450 is assembled at the Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Thailand plant in the Samut Prakan Province. Roland Volger, President of Mercedes-Benz Thailand, said, “After the launch of the new S-Class last year and it has been well received by custo

Should things go as planned, the next Japanese-make car that's launching in Malaysia will be the 2022 Honda HR-V. This is slated to happen sometime in the middle of this year (H2 2022), and under the new skin it's possible that we'll get up to three – turbo, naturally-aspirated (NA), and hybrid (HEV) – engine options. The question is, which is best for Malaysia? The powerful turbo Indonesia debuted the most powerful version of the compact SUV in the ASEAN region yesterday, a title held by their

Despite an increasing number of buyers flocking towards SUVs in recent years, it’s refreshing to see manufacturers continue to offer the traditional three-box sedan for those who do not want an SUV. Come 2022, there are roughly 5 new sedans earmarked for Malaysia, ranging from the humble Proton Saga to the electrifying BMW i4. Strap in. 2022 Proton Saga – Improving upon a proven formula? Two years ago when Proton revamped the Proton Saga, they replaced the Punch-sourced CVT transmission with a H

Honda has collected over 32,000 orders in Japan for the all-new 2021 Honda Vezel (Honda HR-V) within one month since order books are open. The higher-grade variants equipped with the e:HEV hybrid proved to be the most popular engine choice for Japanese consumers. Among the total bookings collected, 81% are front-wheel drive variants while 19% of customers opt for all-wheel drive in their HR-V. Interestingly, the range-topping Play variant is not the most popular choice, instead, it’s the Z varia