UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has recently launched the new 2022 Toyota Veloz, and it's time to compare it with its donor car, the equally-new D27A Perodua Alza. If you are in the market for a B-segment MPV, you might be wondering which car to choose. While both cars share similarities, there are some key differences between them that might sway your decision. One of the most significant differences is the price. The D27A Perodua Alza has a price range that tops out at RM 75,500, while the Toyota Velo

As the SST exempt period for CKD and CBU drew to a close on 30th June 2022, most car buyers are probably wondering, how much more does my favourite model cost now? Well, if you are looking for a Proton, these are the updated post-SST prices of their model range. Note that at the time of writing - only prices of the Saga, X70 and Exora have been released. Prices of the Iriz, Persona and X50 are expected to follow shortly and will be updated accordingly. SST-inclusive Proton model prices Variant P

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

Electricity generation - more than 80 percent of it coming from fossil fuels – are the biggest source of carbon emissions in Malaysia, responsible for 39 percent of total carbon dioxide (CO2) emission. Cars and other land transport vehicles emit just slightly more than half as much CO2 as power plants. So the argument about phasing out internal combustion engines and skipping hybrids - which critics say still use combustion engines and therefore delay BEV migration – is the best way to reduce ca

In a recent announcement by the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi alliance, it has been decided that Mitsubishi Motors will take the lead in the Alliance’s business in South East Asia, while Nissan will take a step back to focus on USA, China, and Japan. What this means is that the Alliance will adopt a so-called ‘Leader-Follower’ system, whereby each Alliance member will focus on developing products in markets they are strongest in. For example, Nissan will stop/cutback on development work for the next

A couple of weeks ago, UMW Toyota Motor introduced its dedicated online showroom where you can book your new Toyota model. Apart from its dedicated online showroom, you can also book a new Toyota on Lazada. Booking fees start from: RM 250 (Toyota Vios, Yaris, Rush, Hilux, Avanza, Hiace Panel Van) RM 350 (Toyota Innova) RM 500 (Toyota Corolla Altis, Camry, Alphard, Vellfire) RM 1,000 (Toyota Harrier) Curiously, the Toyota C-HR isn't in the list. After paying the refundable booking fee, you will r