Proton will soon launch a new SUV with an updated design, confirmed Deputy CEO Roslan Abdullah at a media event yesterday evening. Although Roslan didn’t mention the model, it’s clear that he was referring to the new 2024 Proton X70 facelift. The new 2024 Proton X70 will likely adopt a new front-end design similar to the Chinese market Geely Boyue Pro. However, finer design details will be adapted to meet local taste, probably mimicking the design of the Proton X90’s grille. Also read: 2024 Prot

Consider the 2023 Mazda CX-8 if you're aiming for a family SUV with a budget around RM 200k and the need to accommodate more than five passengers. The Mazda CX-8, priced between RM 185,360 and RM 221,360 (on-the-road without insurance), is a prime choice for those seeking a spacious family SUV. Three engine options are offered: a naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre 4-cylinder producing 192 PS/258 Nm, a turbocharged 2.5-litre 4-cylinder with 230 PS/420 Nm, and a 2.2-litre turbodiesel with 188 PS/450 Nm

The current generation Honda CR-V is already in its final legs. An all-new generation model has already been launched in Thailand, and Indonesia is expected to follow suit in the coming months. The model is currently in what the industry terms as a run-out mode – using sales promotions to phase out the current generation model to make way for an incoming new model. Bargain hunters who don’t mind not having the latest model, and don’t want to put up with long waiting periods for newer, more popul

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

We hold the F30 BMW 3 Series in high regard for its well-roundedness, which we have covered extensively in previous used car guides. But if you prefer an SUV instead, an obvious alternative would be a used F25 BMW X3. What do I need to know about the F25 BMW X3? Let’s start with a brief history on its official introduction in Malaysia. The F25 BMW X3 was launched in Malaysia back in 2011 with a sole fully-imported (CBU) variant, the xDrive20d. As its nomenclature suggests, it’s powered by an N47

The Proton X70 is currently the most popular SUV on sale in Malaysia. In terms of size, the five-seater Proton sits in the same segment as the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and Nissan X-Trail. However, its starting price of RM 99,800 also means that it’s actually priced closer to a lower range Honda HR-V, making it the most value for money SUV on the market. There are a total of four variants to choose from, all using the same powertrain. Specifications for Proton X70: Engine: 1.8-litre four-cylinder,