As this blue and green third rock from the sun completes its orbit around the pulsating red giant heat sphere, another year passes. 2023 could also see another record-breaking year of automotive sales in Malaysia. Still, as we get accustomed to writing 2024 (or 2023A for the superstitious) on our calendar dates, we also would like to remember the key models that did not make it. Bar certain variants that have been discontinued like the Mazda 3 1.5-litre variants and the Volkswagen Golf R-Line, w

Besides Toyota and Daihatsu, another important brand that contributes to Indonesia’s booming automotive industry is Honda which has been exporting locally-assembled (CKD) models overseas since 1992. The all-new 2022 Honda BR-V is spearheading PT Honda Prospect Motor’s (HPM) ambitions with 69 units bound on a boat for the Caribbean. Aside from exporting to markets around Southeast Asia, the Indo-built BR-V will be exported to around 30 countries around the world. The latest markets to receive the

When will we see the new Nissan X-Trail (aka Nissan Rouge) on our Malaysian shores? It’s been a couple of years since the Nissan X-Trail, known as the Nissan Rouge, was first unveiled in the USA. Last April, the all-new fourth generation Nissan X-Trail was made available in China, but it still has not been launched in any right-hand drive markets despite rumours that it will finally arrive in Japan in December. So what about fans of the car in Malaysia? Will we see it in Malaysia soon? Here’s wh

Though Indonesia is a land where MPVs are king, it is threatened by the rise of crossovers and SUVs much like many markets around the world. With the all-new Honda BR-V scaring the likes of the Toyota Avanza and the Mitsubishi Xpander, Honda has another model in store to compete against smaller SUVs like the Kia Sonet and Toyota Raize. According to information gathered by OtoDriver, Honda is planning to launch a smaller version of the BR-V to compete in this lucrative and growing segment. Source

Ever since the first locally-assembled (CKD) Honda model (which was a second-gen Honda CR-V) rolled off Honda Malaysia’s plant in Alor Gajah, Melaka in 2003, it took nearly a decade to produce one million cars. In celebration of that milestone, Honda Malaysia has produced 7 one-of-a-kind "1 Million Edition" models, each representing a Honda model that is currently on sale. You can stand to drive home one of these 7 special models in their 1 Million Dreams Campaign. We’ll go into the details of t

During this challenging period, Honda Malaysia has launched two campaigns to help those in need. From June 1 to August 31, the “Honda Dealer Donation Drive” will take place. Customers can donate basic necessities such as dried foods or household items. Donations will be distributed to affected communities in the areas around the respective dealers. Another campaign is called “Be Kind with BR-V”. Taking place from June 2 to August 31, portion of proceeds of sales of the Honda BR-V will be donated