One year waiting period for AH40 generation Toyota Alphard and Toyota Vellfire in Malaysia Japan has an almost two-year waiting period Lightly used AH40 Alphards and Vellfires are being auctioned in Japan for 2x to 4x the new car’s selling price The new generation Alphard and Vellfire have been a bit too successful. Dealers in Japan are forced to stop taking any more orders because the waiting period for the AH40 generation Alphard and Vellfire twins is reaching almost 2 years. Over in Malaysia,

The 2021 Hyundai Staria made its Malaysian debut earlier today via a virtual launch event hosted by local Hyundai distributor, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM). Positioned as a premium offering, it introduces futuristic styling, a lounge-like interior, and a complete suite of advanced driver assistance systems. Pricing for the Staria starts from RM 358,888 (2-year / 50,000 km warranty) and RM 368,888, if you include the 5-year / 300,000 km warranty. Prices are with the 50% sales tax (SST) waiver

It’s finally here. A little more than 2 years after its international debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2019, Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) has launched the all-new L663 Land Rover Defender. For now, only the 5-door Defender 110 is offered here and JLR Malaysia is mum on the shorter 3-door Defender 90’s local launch. The Defender 110 is available in Malaysia with two variants: Defender 110 2.0L (From RM 798,800) Defender 110 3.0L MHEV (From RM 998,800) Both prices include insurance and ar

The 2021 Hyundai Staria (US4) has just entered the ASEAN region, but before it came the 2021 Kia Carnival (KA4). Although they share the same Hyundai-Kia N3 platform, both companies' take on 11 seaters are vastly different, as we'll explore below with these Thai-spec cars. Dimensions - Staria is the bigger car The Staria replaces the Hyundai Grand Starex/H-1, and not only is it bigger than that, it's also larger than the Carnival. Here's how they stack up, and the Hyundai's extra length and heig

Before came the G80/G82 BMW M3 and BMW M4, there was one other BMW model that received its share of flak for its design – the E60 BMW 5 Series. What if you own an E60 5 Series and wanted the limelight again? Well, a seller on Taobao has got you covered. The seller lists the M3-inspired front bumper for 2500 yuan (around RM 1,585), which is made from ABS plastic. There’s also the M2-inspired bumper for sale, but it looks tame in comparison. Even from the relatively low-resolution photos, it’s evi

Today is the first day of the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show and following the 2020 Beijing Auto Show, this is the next biggest car show from China. For now, let’s say hello to the Hongqi E-HS9 and it is more than a knock-off Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Rather, it might even be more luxurious and quieter than a Rolls. We featured a Hongqi in our Top Rank article on the most luxurious cars from around the world and the brand has a storied history. Literally translated to Red Flag in Mandarin, Hongqi was form