As this blue and green third rock from the sun completes its orbit around the pulsating red giant heat sphere, another year passes. 2023 could also see another record-breaking year of automotive sales in Malaysia. Still, as we get accustomed to writing 2024 (or 2023A for the superstitious) on our calendar dates, we also would like to remember the key models that did not make it. Bar certain variants that have been discontinued like the Mazda 3 1.5-litre variants and the Volkswagen Golf R-Line, w

Plastics are everywhere around us. From the containers we use to pack lunches to even the air we breathe the electronic device you’re reading this article on. It’s also in cars and the average vehicle has 30,000 parts. Out of those, one-third or 10,000 of those parts are made of plastic so even if the material is hazardous to the environment, we’re very much reliant on it. Mazda though has a solution for a more environmentally friendly plastic and it has been developing it for years before carbo

The Hyundai Avante (known as Elantra in some markets, including Malaysia) has just been given an update in Korea. As reported by The Korea Herald, the 2022 Hyundai Avante comes with enhanced sound-absorbing doors and higher-rung variants are equipped with double-glazed front windows for a quieter driving experience. Standard kit also gets a boost with options such as ‘Smart Sense 3’ that includes rear AEB and safety exit warning. Ventilated seats at the front and a 10.25-inch infotainment system

The Honda Civic continues to dominate the C-segment sales chart in Thailand for Q1 2021, as its nearest competitors, the Toyota Corolla Altis and Mazda 3 continue to lag. Data compiled by Headlight Magazine shows the Civic ended Q1 2021 with 4,098 units sold, while only 1,581 and 576 units of the Corolla Altis and Mazda 3 found new owners in the January to March 2021 period. Also read: Review: 2020 Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8G - Slowest in class, but does it matter? While the Corolla Altis has alwa

Launched in 2019, the Mazda 3 stirred quite an interest among Malaysians, mostly due to its seductive design. There are 3 variants available – 1.5L, 2.0L High, 2.0L High Plus. Both the sedan and liftback are identically priced. 1.5L – RM 137,660 2.0L High – RM 145,119 2.0L High Plus – RM 154,679 *prices stated are OTR without insurance and SST, valid until 30 June 2021 The Mazda 3 competes against C-segment rivals such as the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla Altis. If you’ve shortlisted the Mazda

A week after previewing the all-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra in Malaysia, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor (HSDM) has launched the new C-segment here. Introductory prices start from RM 158,888 for the sole 1.6 variant. Now in its seventh-generation, the all-new Hyundai Elantra competes against rival C-segment sedans such as the Honda Civic, Mazda 3 Sedan, and Toyota Corolla Altis. The all-new Hyundai Elantra is now imported (CBU) from Korea. Compared to its rivals, the Hyundai Elantra is priced closer to th