Now that Akio Toyoda is no longer the President and CEO of Toyota, he has a bit more freedom to live life as his alter ego Morizo, the regular guy who just loves cars, and hates talking business. Akio is still Chairman of Toyota, but executive decisions are now made by Koji Sato. “Last year, I stepped down as president [of Toyota] and as chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association. “At last, I think that I have been able to get back to being an ordinary guy who loves cars. “I had

When the Honda WR-V was launched in Indonesia at a more premium price than its rival, the Toyota Raize, many were quick to stifle a chuckle but as it turns out in the end, Honda had the last laugh as the WR-V continues to outsell the Raize, according to AutoFun. Competition is tight in the compact SUV segment across the Straits of Malacca but PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM), the distributor for the marque there, has had several clever strategies in marketing the car. Prior to its launch there, Hon

SUVs are so popular that it takes something absolutely unique to truly stand out and nothing beats the quirky yet capable Suzuki Jimny in that front. The little SUV might not technically be a kei off-roader but it’s close enough and if you’re interested in getting one, why not head over to the Carlist.my Drive Auto Fair at the Setia Alam Convention Centre from 1-3 September 2023, Friday to Sunday, from 10 am to 8 pm? To recap, there’s only one variant of the Jimny offered in Malaysia, the 1.5-li

Following a teaser post last week, Naza Eastern Motors, the official distributor of Suzuki cars in Malaysia has officially launched the limited-edition Suzuki Jimny Rhino Edition. Limited to only 30 units, the Jimny Rhino Edition is priced from RM 174,900 on-the-road without insurance. That is the same price as the standard non-rhino Jimny though this is one dedicated to small off-roader’s long-running lineage. It’s pretty fitting too that the Jimny Rhino Edition’s launch was held in conjunction

In this upwardly mobile society, having a means of transportation is a necessity and in places where public transport is either absent or inefficient, having your own car is a must. While some might see them as a luxury, there are those who needed them to supplement their income or to commute. That said, for many who are budget-conscious, the threshold of owning a brand-new car shouldn’t breach the six-figure mark. While there are plenty of cars likely to be launched here in Malaysia in 2023, we

With a 12-month waiting period for a brand new Suzuki Jimny worldwide, 4x4 enthusiasts have been turning their attention to the used car market. As a result, the high demand for a used Jimny has driven prices in the Australian, Japanese, and Indonesian markets way pass its official listed retail price! Suzuki first introduced the fourth-generation Jimny in the land down under back in 2018. It quickly became the staple SUV for those who are looking for a budget off-road SUV. And it helped that th