With the transfer of distributorship of Peugeot vehicles in Malaysia from Bermaz to Stellantis, a new one-stop call centre will take over from the existing Bermaz 24Hr Roadside Assistance. A brief statement by Stellantis reads: Effective 1 March 2024, Stellantis Malaysia National Sales Company (Stellantis Malaysia) will commence a one-stop call center for Peugeot, DS and Citroën vehicles in the country. This is part of Stellantis’ transition to having Stellantis Malaysia as the entity managing t

To be clear, the headline above doesn’t mean that familiar names like Cycle & Carriage or Hap Seng Star will cease operations. No, the Mercedes-Benz dealers that you are familiar with will continue operating from their existing premises. The difference is that they will soon be re-designated as Mercedes-Benz retail partners, not dealers. In a press statement released earlier this evening, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said its dealers are expected to transition into a new agency sales model in Septembe

So you're moving to the next stage in life, with two kids and spouse in tow. Mid-life crisis or not, you want a weekend toy, but deep down you know that a 2-door supercar is now out of the question. Yet, you long for something that enthralls, excites and quickens the pulse. Something that is suave like agent 007, practical enough to face the daily grind, with performance that will leave your mouth dry. Enter James Bond's carriage of choice, the Aston Martin DBX, a five-door SUV that effortlessly

Bermaz Motor, the distributor of Mazda vehicles in Malaysia has about 1,200 backlogged orders to be fulfilled and with the resumption of manufacturing activities at the Mazda Malaysia plant in Kulim, the company is looking to fulfill these orders very soon. Currently, Mazda already has about 1,000 cars waiting to be delivered to customers. Although Mazda’s operations in Japan are affected by the global chip shortage, its local operations have enough stockpile of parts to last for another one to

The C-segment SUV market is surely one of the most competitive in Malaysia. With almost every major carmaker offering one, it’s not hard to see why these are gaining popularity among Malaysians. They are spacious and practical for a growing family, with some even offering 7 seats. Plus, with a higher driving position, it’s probably an ideal vehicle for those who wish to command more presence on the road. But while practicality and size are determining factors in getting a C-segment SUV, another

The Toyota RAV4 has been awarded the highest rating in JNCAP’s assessment in preventive safety performance, plus a full five stars in collision safety performance (ASV+++). Similar to the Alphard and Vellfire that scored well in the test, the RAV4 is equipped with the latest Toyota Safety Sense―a pre-collision safety system that detects pedestrians at night. As for Malaysia, the RAV4 launch has been delayed, but time will tell whether the units brought in by UMW Toyota Motor will come with these