The Proton Persona, with a starting price of just RM 47,800 is the most value-for-money sedan in its (B-segment) class. Even the highest specifications RM 58,300 Premium variant is still nearly RM 30k cheaper than the Toyota Vios and Honda City. This makes it unsurprising that for much of 2023, the Proton Persona dominated Malaysia’s B-segment sedan. No national car-level pricing advantage, no problem for Toyota Vios and Honda City Yet, the Toyota Vios, despite its higher starting price of RM 89

UMW Toyota Motor announced that the sales of the all-new 2023 Toyota Vios AC100 will continue as there are no issues with the safety standards and quality of the vehicle, the company announced after re-tests. President of UMW Toyota Motor, Datuk Ravindran K. said, “For customers who have booked their all-new Toyota Vios or are interested in purchasing it, we would like to assure you that the all-new Toyota Vios model complies with all safety regulations and there is no compromise to the quality

Naza Italia-Maserati has just unveiled the new 2022 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid, one of the most ambitious projects by the Italian trident brand. Despite the hybrid name, it's really a mild-hybrid which means it can't accelerate from standstill on electric power alone. There are two variants available for the hybrid sports luxury saloon which are: Ghibli Hybrid – From RM 427,800 Ghibli Hybrid GranSport – From RM 456,800 Both prices exclude local duties and taxes but the Ghibli Hybrid is a bargain con

There’s plenty of advice out there that says “Hey, you’ve just started working, it’s best you get a brand new car because they're reliable and cheaper to maintain!" Don’t get us wrong, it's a very valid opinion. But what if you’re 'the 10th dentist'? Perhaps you want to eschew the monthly commitments and just plonk the cash for an older car that'll still take you around reliably. For that, the 2003-2007 Toyota Vios (NCP42) remains a very viable option. While I own one, here's an unbiased account

We previously posted a rendered photo by Indian Autos Blog showing off their vision of the soon to arrive Toyota Vios facelift. Now another YouTube concept artist has decided to put their (figurative) pen to paper and present us with a new rendering. Instead of drawing inspiration from the current Toyota Corolla Altis, the artist gave the Vios a more sophisticated front grille and sharper LED headlights. Meanwhile, the back has a boxier design paired with tail lights connected by a chrome strip.

BMW 5 Series One of the concerns of owning a hybrid vehicle or a fully electric vehicle is the cost of battery replacement. BMW’s solution is to have the high-voltage battery pack with individual modules that can be replaced. In the BMW 530e, there are 6 cell modules. If only one of the modules is needed to be replaced, owners can simply change that one cell module at a cost of RM 5,000 per cell, rather than replacing the entire battery pack. BMW Group Malaysia offers a 6-year/100,000 km warrant