Mazda and Panasonic Energy announced today that they have they have agreed to enter into discussions on establishing a medium- to long-term partnership to meet demand for battery EVs and automotive batteries in a rapidly expanding market. Panasonic Energy and Mazda will begin concrete discussions with a view toward Panasonic Energy supplying Mazda with automotive cylindrical lithium-ion batteries manufactured at Panasonic Energy's plants in Japan and North America, and Mazda installing batteries

With the current sales tax (SST) exemption for locally-assembled (CKD) passenger cars due to expire by 30-June 2022, UMW Toyota has already announced post-SST prices for most of its popular models, including the Toyota Vios, Yaris, Corolla Altis, Hilux, Innova, and Fortuner. Curiosly, the Toyota Corolla Cross, is not on the list. Toyota’s website still lists SST-exempted prices for the SUV, which is no longer relevant because if you were to book a Toyota Corolla Cross today in April 2022, you wo

While Malaysians have to sit out from the highest range Pro versions of Geely models (looking at you Boyue Pro and Binyue Pro), it's a very different story for Chery and their imminent debut in Malaysia in Q3 2022. Chery will be debuting not one, but three Pro-badged models upon their return to Malaysia later this year, including the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. This is marks a very different strategy compared to their fellow countrymen Geely and their local partn

The Nissan X-Trail facelift that arrived in 2019 fixed a number of complaints we had about the pre-facelift model, chiefly the sparse airbag count of just two regardless of variants. To top it off, Nissan had also introduced the Nissan Intelligent Mobility suite of ADAS. The much-needed update made the Nissan X-Trail a more complete option in the C-segment SUV market. However, it still struggles to capture the hearts of the majority of Malaysian buyers in that segment. Trade in User's Car Form S

What you see here, is a photo of Mazda’s upcoming rotary engine, mentioned alongside Mazda’s upcoming straight-six engine due for 2022, during the company’s second quarter financial results briefing. As you know, Mazda built its name on the back of rotary engines. It’s the only manufacturer to succeed in producing and improving on Dr. Felix Wankel’s inherently flawed design. While Audi (NSU Ro80), Mercedes-Benz (C111 Concept) gave up on it, Mazda was the only manufacturer who persevered and solv

The Nissan X-Trail received a facelift earlier this year with four variants. Now you can have the X-Tremer or the Aero Edition accessories package for all variants. To recap the 4 variants: 2.0L 2WD 2.0L 2WD Mid 2.5L 4WD 2.0L Hybrid The X-Tremer package comprises a two-tone paint job with many items blacked out including the roof, roof rails, grille, spoiler, side mirrors, Tomei front and rear bumper, and 17-inch wheels. Aero Edition is basically the opposite without two-tone scheme and everythi