The third Geely-rebadged Proton model is yet another SUV but for some, the 2023 Proton X90 is quite the highly-anticipated model just like the Proton X70 and Proton X50 from before. Really, anything from the Malaysian Tiger/Thundercat can count as something tinged with local pride but this 3-row SUV is something Malaysians have been looking forward to despite not being quite an original product. There are a few differences between the Proton X90 and its Chinese donor, the Geely Haoyue/Okavango b

The cost to locally-assemble (CKD) a new model have tripled in the last 10 years, says Kia distributor Dinamikjaya Motors, whose parent company Bermaz Auto holds 33.3 percent of Kia Malaysia, the manufacturing arm of the Korean marque here. While Kia Malaysia and Bermaz Auto declined to reveal the amount invested into local manufacturing, we understand that it is a low-mid range 8-digit sum, in Ringgit. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Executive Chairman Dato' Sri Ben Yeoh explained tha

The upcoming D27A 2022 Perodua Alza and the Avanza-replacing Toyota Veloz will soon capture the sales crown away from the Mitsubishi Xpander, but that doesn’t mean that the Xpander will sit idle. At Mitsubishi Motors’ 53rd general meeting of shareholders last week, President and CEO Takao Kato shared that the company will introduce its first hybrid model for the ASEAN region next year, and that the model’s hybrid technology will be based on the company’s famed plug-in hybrid tech. The Mitsubishi

Kia Motor can now resume its business in Malaysia with greater clarity. The company has confirmed today that it has appointed Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn. Bhd. (a subsidiary of Bermaz Auto) as its new distributor for Malaysia, replacing Naza Kia Malaysia, effective today. With this, Kia will become the fifth brand to be represented by Bermaz and its affiliated companies: Mazda (Bermaz Auto, Bermaz Auto Philippines) Peugeot (Berjaya Auto Alliance, Malaysia), Ssangyong (Berjaya Motor Philippines), and

Honda Malaysia has sold their 1 millionth car! To celebrate the achievement the company kick-started their 1 Million Dreams Campaign with a contest where the grand prize is 7 Special Edition one-of-a-kind models, one of each model the company has on sale. It seemed not too long ago that Honda celebrated selling their 900,000th car, but it’s been 2 years since the company reached its sales record milestone. The 1 Million Dreams Campaign is part of Honda Malaysia’s initiative to thank customers fo

Looking to purchase your dream Nissan but can’t do so thanks to the extended Movement Control Order (MCO)? Now you can do so online as Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has introduced its virtual showroom to cater to consumers' inquiries relating to vehicle purchases. All you need to do is visit their website and submit an online form or request for vehicle booking arrangements, which will direct you to their dedicated Nissan sales representative within 24 hours. If you fancy a test drive right at y