Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) a subsidiary commissioned to develop diesel engines for automobiles has become the latest offshoot in a series of certification scandals that have affected the larger Toyota Motor Corporation in recent months. A recent investigation revealed irregularities concerning power output certifications for 3 diesel engines found in 10 Toyota models, crucially the Toyota Hilux and Fortuner which are also sold in Malaysia. TICO scandal affected vehicles Model (Engine)

To use the Daihatsu e-Smart system; a one-motor series-hybrid, similar to the Nissan e-Power Petrol engine serves to charge the high-voltage batteries that run the electric motor, runs like an EV most of the time Electrification that comprises hybrids as well as electric vehicles are a primary focus for Perodua in 2022 Perodua had already confirmed that the company’s direction in 2022 will comprise electrification that includes EVs and hybrids. Even people that stick those “Be patient, I’m lower

The transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicles (EVs) will be an inevitable fact and Volvo Car Malaysia remains committed to phase out all combustion engine models by 2030, if not earlier, even if deployment of EV charging infrastructure in Malaysia lags behind, said Volvo Car Malaysia’s managing director Charles Frump in an interview with BFM radio. Globally, the Volvo Car Group aims to have EVs, specifically battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to contribute half of its g

The Toyota Corolla Cross has been making waves all over the world ever since it debuted in Thailand in July 2020. The crossover with the Corolla name is currently on sale in Malaysia, South America, and is coming soon to the States. Japan would be the next market but one has been spotted by @ysk_626 on Instagram ahead of its 14-September launch. Spotted at a parking lot in a shopping centre in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, this undisguised Corolla Cross in Celestite Grey Metallic appears to be a deve

The updated Honda Civic just made its Malaysian debut, now with a mildly restyled exterior and the inclusion of Honda Sensing. Prices have also increased across the board – the base Civic 1.8 S is now priced from RM 113,600 (up RM 3,174), while the Civic 1.5 TC is now priced from RM 129,600 (up RM 5,524). The range-topping 1.5 TC-P is priced from RM 139,600 (up RM 7,717). With these new prices, what other options do you have? Proton X70 – There is a reason why it’s so popular The first choice co

Proton ended 2019 on a high with 100,821 cars sold, a 55.7 % growth compared to the previous year. The company was on overdrive with 5 new model launches (X70, Iriz, Persona, Exora, Saga) over a span of 8 months. Proton CEO, Dr Li Chunrong announced Proton’s plans for 2020 at a media Chinese New Year luncheon today. We won’t bore you with the numbers so here are the juicy bits. Proton will be launching the Proton X70 CKD and Proton X50 this year. 2020 Proton X70 CKD Estimated Launch Date: Q1 202