At the ongoing Shanghai Auto Show, Subaru launched the all-new 2023 Subaru Crosstrek in China. Similar to markets like Japan and Indonesia, the Crosstrek nameplate replaces the familiar XV nameplate. Three variants are offered in the Middle Kingdom, with prices starting from CNY 199,800 (~RM 128k) and tops out at CNY 230,800 (~RM 149k). For the Chinese market, the sole powertrain option is a naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre flat-4 engine that does 169 PS and 252 Nm, mated to a Lineartronic CVT auto

Q1 2022's global sales is down 20.1 percent due to parts shortage BEVs make up 7.9 percent, more than half sold in Europe BEV sales in China is up 165 percent but volume is still too low, less than 500 units Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) now make up 7.9 percent (11,721 units) of Volvo Cars’ global sales in the first quarter of 2022, up 9 percent from last year. Europe contributed 64.8 percent of the company’s BEV sales, followed by USA (14.1 percent). Although China is the world’s biggest EV

The all-new 2022 Lexus NX will be launched in Malaysia real soon. The new compact executive SUV from Lexus has already found its way to markets in this region, including Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines. So, what’s new with the 2022 Lexus NX? Now in its second iteration, the all-new 2022 Lexus NX has been developed from the ground up, sharing its TNGA-K platform with the Toyota Harrier and Toyota RAV4. Although the second-generation Lexus NX is an all-new model, it is still instantly rec

The best SUVs in Malaysia SUVs, or Sports Utility Vehicles, are a common sight (and getting even more common by the day!) on our roads these days. This class of vehicle is so in-demand, that even luxury automakers are making them, like the Bentley Bentayga, and the Lamborghini Urus. However, in this list, the sky is not the limit and we have decided to only look at SUVs under RM150k. Here’s what we think are the best SUVs in Malaysia going into 2022. Proton X70 The Proton X70 almost literally fl

Camouflaged test vehicles of the Proton X50 and Proton Proton X70 have been spotted on the roads of Thailand. Though both the X50 and X70 have been spotted there before, this is the first time both models have been photographed alongside each other. The images that surfaced on the Civic FE Thailand 2021 Facebook page visibly show the Premium or Premium X variant of the X70 (judged by the 19-inch wheels) and Flagship X50 variant (by the dual-tone black roof and rear spoiler) are as per earlier si

As part of Toyota and Suzuki’s ongoing partnership, Suzuki recently introduced the 2020 Suzuki Across, which is essentially a rebadged Toyota RAV4. The introduction of the Suzuki Across means that Toyota now has three distinctive designs for the RAV4, which includes the Suzuki Across, Toyota RAV4, and Toyota Wildlander. For the uninitiated, the Toyota Wildlander is a China-only model that is sold by GAC Toyota. Toyota’s other joint-venture in China, FAW Toyota, sells the RAV4. Up front, all thre