UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) is showcasing the Toyota Camry Hybrid at the ongoing Beyond Zero event, held at Technology Park Malaysia from today until 28-February. The hybrid variant shown at the event is a Thailand-imported unit, which has an Atkinson-cycle 2.5-litre Dynamic Force engine, producing 178 PS and 221 Nm, combined with an electronic CVT (E-CVT) and an electric motor delivering 120 PS and 202 Nm. This results in a total system output of 211 PS. Details on the specifications are scarce, wi

Proton has issued a statement in regards to a recent viral video, in which a Proton X90 caught fire. The particular vehicle is in the company's possession already, as investigation is carried out to determine the cause of the incident. Here is the statement in full: "Proton would like to issue a statement with regards to a video circulating on social media depicting a Proton X90 catching fire. We are fully aware of the incident, and the vehicle is currently under our possession. Our team is cond

Chery seems to be on the tip of Malaysians’ consciousness as it has achieved an impressive new record in the country. Within a mere 10 days, the Chinese carmaker witnessed an extraordinary sales performance and surpassed expectations with 3,000 units sold. Chery made its official return to Malaysia with two models being launched – the Chery Omoda 5 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro on 6-July. Both SUVs are locally assembled (CKD) at the Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah with an impressive 10-year/1 million km en

Proton’s sales grew 40.9 percent in May 2023, rising in tandem with recovery of Total Industry Volume (total new car sales in the country), which Proton estimates to be 32.2 percent up, reaching 61,600 units. Including a small number of exports, Proton sold 13,268 units in May 2023. Cumulative sales for the first five months of 2023 now stand at 62,790 units (including exports), up 38.9 percent. Proton’s market share now stands at 20.9 percent. May also saw deliveries of the Proton X90 commencin

Honda announced yesterday that by 2030, all Honda cars sold globally will be equipped with Honda Sensing, and future models' Sensing will also include motorcycle detection function. On top of that, all Honda cars sold in major markets will be equipped with the Level 3 autonomous driving-capable Honda Sensing 360, also by 2030. Based on the global safety slogan “Safety for Everyone,” Honda is striving for a collision-free society for everyone sharing the road by pursuing the research and developm

Hyundai Group is no stranger to the hotel business, the Group owns the Able Hyundai Hotel & Golf resort that started operations back in 2010. But this time the company is throwing its motoring arm into the mix. Introducing Hotel Hyundai, the first hotel to be powered by a car, the Ioniq 5 to be specific. Located in Essex, United Kingdom, the Hotel Hyundai is a pop-up hotel that operating for 14 nights from 19-October to 5-November-2022. It functions like any other boutique hotel, complete with w