The Toyota-Daihatsu jointly owned internal company; Emerging-market Compact Car Company (EMCC) will be dissolved effective today. The company was previously responsible for models like the AC100 generation Toyota Vios and the ASEAN market Toyota Yaris Cross. The reorganization comes after Daihatsu was revealed to have fudged vehicle homologation and crash testing data for many of its models, including those sold in Southeast Asia. Also read: Chairman Akio Toyoda is furious, suspends shipment of

Procedural irregularity in applying for UN R95 certification - only 539 units of Toyota Vios in Malaysia are affected, versus 75,750 units (including Yaris hatchback) in Thailand Re-test done by external agency appointed by Belgian government with production car parts - UN R95 standard is still met, no recall necessary Pause of deliveries in Thailand only because Thai authorities want to witness the re-test, while Malaysian authorities are satisfied with results of the first re-test When Daihats

The partnership between Perodua and Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to help local automotive parts vendors digitize their work processes is now yielding benefits in the form of improved efficiency, which in turn allows vendors to be more resilient in this volatile period of rising raw materials cost, said Perodua. Speaking at the launch of the MIDA-Perodua Digital Transformation Ecosystem Programme yesterday, President and CEO Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad said “The MIDA-Perodu

Indonesia has launched the 2021 Mitsubishi Xpander facelift earlier today, and among the raft of changes the 7-seater receives is a new CVT-type transmission, which replaces the 4-speed automatic gearbox of the pre-facelift model (just as we currently have it here in Malaysia). The facelifted Xpander was launched alongside the Xpander Cross, which is a slightly taller-riding, kitted-up version of the SUV. What's new in the Xpander facelift? It's back to the drawing board in quite a few ways for

One of the top contenders in the B-segment sedan category is the 2021 Toyota Vios 1.5 G. The compact sedan by Toyota rivals the Honda City, Nissan Almera, and Proton Persona. The very recent facelift has updated the Vios with additional safety features, improved phone connectivity, and minor updates to the exterior design. With the Proton Persona, Honda City, and Nissan Almera all having gone through the WapCar Ratings, it is now time for the 2021 Toyota Vios 1.5L G. 2021 Toyota Vios 1.5L G: Dri

Perodua has announced the update of 2018 version for Alaza seven-seater MPV, this update includes a few cosmetic additions as well as new equipment. The MPV will be offered in four variants（all prices are on-the-road (OTR) without insurance for Peninsular Malaysia）: Perodua Alza Standard (MT) - RM51,490 Perodua Alza Standard (AT) - RM54,290 Perodua Alza SE (AT) - RM56,890 Perodua Alza Advance (AT) - RM62,690 the redesigned instrument panel graphics, redesigned centre cluster, and a two-motion re