Yesterday, a BYD Atto 3 caught fire while plugged in to a DC fast charger outside a supermarket in Thailand. The car is still using its temporary red registration plate, which in Thailand, means that the car is less than 6 months old (owners of new cars have a 6-month grace period to register their car). The fire and rescue department came and put out the fire, which originated from the frontal part of the vehicle – where the inverter, coolant piping, 12V auxiliary batttery, and high voltage cab

4 variants across 3 powertrain choices All variants get the Sensing ADAS suite Which variant offers the best proposition? The launch of the all-new 2022 Honda HR-V has come full circle with 4 variants offered across 3 powertrain options. Prices are higher than before, starting from RM 114,800 for the HR-V 1.5 E variant, all the way to RM 140,800 for the range-topping 1.5 RS. Also read: 2022 Honda HR-V launched in Malaysia - from RM 115k; up to 181 PS, choice of 1.5L NA, Turbo, or Hybrid; Sensing

Haval plant in Thailand as regional hub for export, Malaysia included. All-new 2022 Honda HR-V to arrive in Malaysia next year. Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid could debut later this month. As news about tax-free EVs in Malaysia have made recent headlines, it’s easy to overlook a slew of hybrids that will make their way onto our shores. Specifically, hybrid SUVs that are coming – Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, 2022 Honda HR-V Hybrid, 2022 Haval H6 Hybrid, and 2022 Haval Jolion Hybrid. Toyota Corolla C

The 2020 Proton X50 may be some months away, but the rumour mill is at it again. This time, our friends over at Funtasticko mentioned that Proton could be introducing a 1.4-litre variant of the X50, as several units have reportedly arrived in Malaysia. Codenamed JLB-4G14T, the 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine is fitted to the China market Geely Binyue Pro, which outputs 141 PS and 235 Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual or a wet-type 6-speed dual-clutch automatic. By compariso

As 2019 draws to an end, let us take a look at what 2020 has in store for us in terms of new car launches. Here's a quick summary of what's coming over the next 12 months. Brand Model Segment BMW 2020 BMW 320i Luxury sedan Honda 2020 Honda Accord D-segment sedan Honda 2020 Honda Civic C-segment sedan Honda 2020 Honda City B-segment sedan Honda 2020 Honda BR-V B-segment SUV Mazda 2020 Mazda CX-30 C-segment SUV Mazda 2020 Mazda 2 B-segment hatchback Mercedes-Benz 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Luxury seda

When Mazda pulled off the wraps of their new electric vehicle (EV) at the recently concluded 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, the press was not intrigued at the fact that this is the Japanese carmaker’s first EV nor is it the suicide doors but the name Mazda MX-30. Utter the name ‘MX’ and one would immediately think of the MX-5. If you’re a little older, you’ll probably relate to the MX-3 and MX-6 too. The MX-3, 5 and 6 all have somewhat of a sporty image. So, why did Mazda deem an all-electric crossover