In a press release, Stellantis announced that it will establish a new national sales company (NSC) in Malaysia within the first quarter of 2024 (Q1 2024). The new NSC will be the official Stellantis entity directing and managing the sale and distribution of Peugeot vehicles in Malaysia. The change in business strategy is part of Stellantis’ growth ambitions in the ASEAN region in line with its electrification plans and the company’s global Dare Forward 2030 strategy. In conjunction with this str

Chery Malaysia have inked a deal with Inokom Corporation, opening up the brand's local assembly in Malaysia. This signing entails Chery cars to be locally-assembled (CKD) in Kulim, Kedah. The first two models of Chery Malaysia here will be the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro large SUV, as well as the smaller Omoda 5. Lofty ambitions follow, as Chery plans to make Malaysia the region's assembly hub, producing cars with internal combustion engines (ICE), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and plug-in hybrids (PH

Before 2022 ends, Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB), the new Peugeot distributor in Malaysia, is set to debut the Peugeot e-2008. It is the EV version of the regular petrol-powered B-segment SUV. The regular petrol-powered Peugeot 2008 is locally-assembled (CKD) at Stellantis's facility in Gurun, Kedah. As the name suggests, the e-2008 swaps out the internal combustion engine in favour of a 136 PS, 260 Nm electric motor, powered by a 50-kWh battery pack that’s located under the front seats. A

Seven days after the 2022 Perodua Alza (D27A) was launched in Malaysia, photos of what may very well be the 2022 Perodua Ativa Hybrid has surfaced on social media. You don't need to have a keen eye to see what's different between this and the Ativa sold currently – this one looks entirely the same as the model its based on, the Daihatsu Rocky e:Smart Hybrid, from the bumpers and down to its 5-lug wheels that look similar to the ones fitted to the Alza. Also read: Review: Even if you aren't looki

Chinese market could see the JDM and USDM HR-Vs sold side-by-side Most likely to be rebadged with the Vezel or current XR-V nameplate USDM HR-V will probably share drivetrains with the Civic it's based on Americans and their love for supersized fast food has indirectly led to a need for supersized vehicles as well; case in point is the larger Honda HR-V based on the current Civic that’s slated for the US market over the more petite version the rest of the world is getting until now as it appears

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. The yet-to-be-named Perodua D55L is indeed in the same segment as the 2020 Proton X50. Now that order books for the 2020 Proton X50 are open, should you go right ahead and buy it or should you hold off a little longer for the Perodua D55L? Well, let’s consider their respective propositions. Wait… you said same segment, are they the same in size? Not quite. The Proton X50 measures in at 4,330 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, 1,609 mm tall, with a wheelbase str