Launched in 2017, the third generation Kia Picanto is on the final legs of its model lifecycle, but an all-new generation model is still nowhere in sight. To keep the company’s entry A-segment model competitive, a new facelifted 2023 Kia Picanto has been announced for Korea. The redesigned front-end design now shares a lot of similarity with the Kia Niro. There’s a new pair of LED headlights, now connected via a horizontal strip. Behind, the LED tail lamps get a similarly matching styling, with

Strike while your supply chains are good, or so the adage goes, and Perodua took it to heart in August 2022, recording a healthy sales figure of 26,039 units in that month. It's almost a 42% growth from the 18,346 units delivered in July 2022. Leading the sales pack is the Perodua Bezza with 6,808 units, followed closely by the 6,252 units of the Perodua Myvi, and 4,857 deliveries of the Perodua Axia. Meanwhile, 7,682 units of the 2022 Perodua Alza were registered in July and August. Also read:

Almost three months after Geely launched the 2021 Geely Binyue in China, the company has just introduced the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version. The new PHEV model is called the Binyue 1.5T ePro, available across two variants. Both variants of the Binyue 1.5 ePro are powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-pot engine that does 170 PS and 255 Nm. Combined system output is 258 PS and 415 Nm. What’s even more impressive is the pure electric range, which has increased from 62 km of the pre-facelift mod

Bermaz Motor, distributors of Mazda cars in Malaysia, has launched the 2021 Mazda CX-9 Ignite Edition, bringing a raft of technological and styling updates to the model for 2021. Moving forward, all 2021 Mazda CX-9s will receive the Ignite Edition treatment. Exterior updates to the 2021 Ignite Edition include gloss black door outer mirrors, gloss black finish for the new design front grille and 20-inch black metallic aluminium alloy wheels. The interior features burgundy-colored leather seats an

One of the most asked questions posed in our forum and Facebook group is “What car should I get if I earn RM xxx?”. If you decide on buying a new car, you won’t have many choices especially if you earn around RM 4k a month. Malaysians aren’t quite as blessed with options as some of our neighbours but if you want variety, then the used car market is your only option. It’s a near-endless smorgasbord of choices with really tempting prices. Also read: Indonesians get more choices than us - Toyota Ra

If your regular Toyota Alphard and Vellfire aren’t posh enough for your liking, you might want to pay attention to the 2020 Lexus LM 300h. The luxury people-carrier comes in two variants, a 4-seater and a 7-seater variant. The 4-seater costs a cool 6.5 million baht (RM 874,556 in the current exchange rate) while 7 seater is 1 million baht lesser (RM 740,107). Mind you, a Mercedes-Benz S350d Exclusive is priced at 6.39 million baht (RM 859,790), thus making LM 300h as one of the priciest car in T