Since 2009, all new Toyota hybrid models launched after the third generation Toyota Prius wear the blue tinted Toyota logo. The blue outlines on the Toyota emblem is the most obvious differentiator for hybrid variants of Toyota models. That and the trio of wave-pattern Hybrid logos on the boot lid and front fenders (fitted since second generation Prius, 2003) is visual identifiers of Toyota hybrid models. At yesterday’s launch of the 2023 Toyota Innova Zenix in Indonesia however, the show car wa

All Perodua showrooms and service centres nationwide have resumed operations this week but the problem facing Perodua dealers is less about selling new cars, but fulfilling existing orders. Like many car manufacturers, Perodua is facing serious shortage in automotive parts, especially electronic parts, due to the supply crunch for semiconductors due to Covid-19. Also read: After Nio and Tesla, Nissan USA also affected by Bosch’s supply disruption in Malaysia As a value for money-oriented brand w

Volkswagen's official distributors in Indonesia, PT Garuda Mataram Motor (GMM) has introduced the 2021 VW Tiguan Allspace Sport Edition in the country. Built to commemorate the republic's 76th Independence Day, the limited-edition 7-seater SUV gains several cosmetic touches that really don't look too different from the regular Tiguan Allspace Highline we have in Malaysia. Serialised for every car Every Sport Edition sold will get a serial number, and the model will also be limited-run. Just how

The Toyota Corolla Cross is the all-new SUV rivalling the likes of the Honda HR-V, Subaru XV, Mazda CX-30, and even the Proton X70. The Corolla Cross comes in two variants, the Corolla Cross 1.8 G and the Corolla Cross 1.8 V. The former starts at a price of RM 124,000 and the latter at RM 134,000. How much money to put aside for a Toyota Corolla Cross? This depends on what variant you opt for and how the parameters of the financing service (amount, tenure, and interest). To keep things simple, w

With Subaru's well-known rally heritage, expectations are always high for Subaru cars. The gold-standard is a turbocharged boxer engine matched with golden wheels and a massive hood-scoop. With a naturally aspirated engine and a CVT transmission, the Subaru XV GT Edition might sound a little underwhelming. It's like the less famous sibling - the Cody Walker, the Luke Hemsworth, or the Tom Franco. Only those who have driven the Subaru XV will understand the appeal of it. Born with Subaru's symmet

Less 2 months after the launch of the 2020 Toyota RAV4, UMW Toyota (UMWT) has discontinued sales of the 2.0-litre variant. Though there is no official announcement, but UMWT has confirmed that they will no longer be selling the lower-spec variant. The decision to discontinue the variant is due to low supply for the 2.0-litre engine. A spokesperson for UMWT said “Due to production supply issue, we would not be able to accept any order for 2.0L variant starting from August 2020”. Separately, we al