Unlike most Chinese brands entering our markets, Chery has been around the minds of Malaysians the longest. Though the carmaker made its return in 2023 with the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro, you still see older models from its first Malaysian appearance on the roads. Perhaps some of you reading this article might even grow up in one, particularly the Chery Eastar MPV and the first Chery Tiggo. Compared to those models, the latest ones currently offered by Chery felt like night and day. While others w

The third-generation all-new MINI Countryman has made its debut, having undergone some simplification in design compared to its predecessor. And for the first time in a Countryman, there’s an all-electric version. Here’s a closer look at the all-new MINI Country Electric. The all-new MINI Countryman now measures 4,433 mm in length, 1,843 mm in width, and 1,656 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,692 mm. This represents an increase in height by 60 mm and in length by 130 mm compared to the previo

The current second-generation Peugeot 3008 has been on sale since 2016 and just like any vehicle’s lifecycle, a new generation is approaching. Before the French Lion unveils the third generation model, it has revealed the upcoming SUV’s interior. In the all-new 2024 Peugeot 3008, Peugeot’s trademark i-Cockpit has been given an extensive makeover and is now called the Panoramic i-Cockpit. Making its full debut in September 2023, the 21-inch curved display is mounted high up on the dash. Still, th

In what seems like a blink of an eye, another year has passed and 2022 is now behind us. While we took a look at what SUVs and MPVs that will be coming soon (sedan to follow next), let’s take a look and see which cars were axed last year. Compared to 2021, last year witnessed fewer cars that were discontinued. Regardless, the departure of some of these models leave a void that may or may not be filled in the near future. BMW X2 The F39 BMW X2 was launched in Malaysia back in 2018 as an imported

Our neighbours tend to get the good stuff. Well, in this case it might be up for debate but truth be told, the GR Sport goods here extends beyond the cosmetic so colour us a little envious of the Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport that’s been launched in Thailand prior to the Thailand International Motor Expo 2021 beginning 1 December 2021. Headlight Magazine delves into the details, that being the petrol-electric Atkinson-cycle 2ZR-FXE engine with 98 PS and 142 Nm. The electric motor draws power fro

If you've been eyeing/waiting for the locally-assembled (CKD), seven-seater 2021 Peugeot 5008 facelift to arrive in Malaysia, well, the wait will go on for a bit longer. In a Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) report that was sighted by WapCar.my, Bermaz Auto (BAuto) was slated to launch the CKD Peugeot 5008 facelift in July 2021, along with the facelifted Peugeot 3008. Also read: Originally set for July 2021 launch, facelifted CKD Peugeot 3008 delayed Seeing that we're already in the middle o