Previous UN R95 (side-impact with movable barrier) issue with Toyota Vios and Perodua Axia is already cleared, sales has resumed in Thailand after brief suspension, no impact to Malaysia Sales of Daihatsu Rocky hybrid / Toyota Raize hybrid suspended in Japan following issues with UN R135 certification for pole side-impact UN certification for the Perodua Ativa remain intact, Malaysians want to know why On 19-May, Daihatsu admitted that it had improperly conducted a mandatory safety certification

Most modern small and mid-sized SUVs are superbly practical, great looking, and thanks to modern platforms and powertrains – offer an almost sedan-like driving experience. Also, given many SUVs also share the same powertrains that may feature in sedans, maintenance costs are largely similar too. However, one crucial difference in maintenance costs between SUVs and sedans are tyres. Replacing SUV tyres can cost up to 30-50 percent more than a sedan car, and this can catch many first time SUV owne

When scary numbers precede a model then chances are it's a launch in Singapore. You'd be right, as the all-new 2022 Honda HR-V has just been launched in the island, the second ASEAN market to get the model behind Thailand. Customers can choose between one pure-petrol variant (1.5 DX) or the range-topping hybrid (1.5 HX e:HEV), with prices ranging from SGD 123,999 (~RM 385k) to SGD 154,999 (~RM 482k). The Singapore-spec HR-V is fully-imported, CBU Japan. Details of the Singapore-spec HR-V The bas

The Lexus UX is a relative newcomer to the hotly-contested compact premium SUV segment - going up against established rivals from the likes of the BMW X1, and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The new CKD Mercedes-Benz GLA has renewed interest in this segment. This also leaves the Lexus UX as the only made-in-Japan (CBU) model of the bunch. With that said, how does the Lexus fare against CKD German rivals, CBUs typically mean higher prices, but does the Lexus UX justify its asking price in this company? Overvi

The Perodua D55L’s official launch date is fast approaching and the SUV will feature many firsts for the brand. This includes the first model to be built on the DNGA platform and the first to get a CVT gearbox. Apart from those, the D55L will also be the first Perodua model to be powered by a turbocharged engine. Read also: Quick review: 2021 Perodua D55L – The best Perodua to date? Granted, it won’t be the next quick thing but a turbocharged Perodua is still pretty exciting nevertheless. The 1.

Perodua’s upcoming, yet-to-be named 2021 Perodua D55L compact SUV is set to be launched in Malaysia within the next month or so. Prices have yet to be announced but information trickling out from the grapevine have indicated that prices will start at circa RM 60k, below that of the 7-seater Perodua Aruz but above the Perodua Myvi. More importantly, it could be a lot cheaper than the Proton X50 (ranging from RM 79,200 to RM 103,300). Yes, the two are not exactly direct rivals but consumers are ex