If you own or are planning to own a vehicle with the “H” badge on the grille; the Korean version that is, Sing Kwung Premium Sdn Bhd has opened the doors to its new Hyundai 3S centre in Malacca that carries an EV charger for the marque’s growing range of electrified vehicles. If the “3S” in the name didn’t give it away, there’s a showroom, a spare parts centre and a service centre at the new outlet. The service area houses five fully equipped service bays; including two Quick Service bays. It’s

As part of Toyota and Suzuki’s ongoing partnership, Suzuki recently introduced the 2020 Suzuki Across, which is essentially a rebadged Toyota RAV4. The introduction of the Suzuki Across means that Toyota now has three distinctive designs for the RAV4, which includes the Suzuki Across, Toyota RAV4, and Toyota Wildlander. For the uninitiated, the Toyota Wildlander is a China-only model that is sold by GAC Toyota. Toyota’s other joint-venture in China, FAW Toyota, sells the RAV4. Up front, all thre

Recently, our colleague Zamil had the opportunity to spend some time in the new Toyota RAV4. Toyota’s new kid on the block is here to challenge the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5’s status quo. Powered by Toyota’s new 2.0 and 2.5-litre Dynamic Force engines, and utilising the new TNGA-K platform that also underpins the Corolla Altis and Camry, the RAV4’s recipe is a compelling one. All that being said, it really is a big ask for Toyota to demand RM 215,700 (after SST reductions) for the 2.5 variant. T

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

Naza Euro Motors has quietly launched its 2020 DS7 SUV which is now fully imported (CBU) from France. The CBU unit replaces the previously locally-assembled (CKD) units that were introduced to the local market in June 2019. The DS7 SUV CKD was priced at RM 199,888 however, now that it is CBU, it gets slapped on with hefty duties which skyrocketed the selling price to RM 259,888 (OTR without insurance). That is a RM 60,000 increase. Specification on the CBU remains identical to the CKD you get th

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia today announced that one if its outlets, Volkswagen Sg. Besi will now operate under a new dealer partner GVE Asia Group. Formerly operated by Wearnes Automotive, which has since exited the Volkswagen business, the Volkswagen Sg. Besi 3S centre will continue operating as usual under its new owner. GVE Asia Group is a leading automotive company that distributes and retails a range of luxury and premium passenger marques in Malaysia. Its business operations compri