Production of the 2023 Proton X70 1.8 Premium 2WD has stopped, per data sourced from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). MAA's data shows that Tanjung Malim has stopped assembling the sole X70 1.8 Premium variant since October. However, Proton's site still list the RM 123,800 model as available, though we imagine that's only to go on while stocks last, short of an official announcement. In any case, discontinuing the X70 1.8 is another way to look at Proton preparing the factory for the

When the Honda WR-V was launched in Indonesia at a more premium price than its rival, the Toyota Raize, many were quick to stifle a chuckle but as it turns out in the end, Honda had the last laugh as the WR-V continues to outsell the Raize, according to AutoFun. Competition is tight in the compact SUV segment across the Straits of Malacca but PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM), the distributor for the marque there, has had several clever strategies in marketing the car. Prior to its launch there, Hon

Soon, the Perodua Ativa will not be alone in the Malaysian compact SUV market as this latest set of spyshots of the upcoming 2023 Honda WR-V on local roads shows. The fully camouflaged SUV looks completely unrecognizable but there are some clues that point towards this being the WR-V. The rear of the SUV looks similar to the WR-V that made its global debut in Indonesia last year and there is a prominent protrusion on the passenger side mirror which is where Honda’s LaneWatch camera is located. T

Chinese carmaker Chery has returned to Indonesia, coming back with a brand relaunch event at the Indonesian International Motor Show (IIMS) Hybrid 2022, headlined by their latest Chery Omoda 5 SUV. It's the car's first appearance outside of its Chinese home market, where it's only due to go on sale there in the second quarter of this year (Q2 2022). That said, Chery has been quick to share that the model will be sold in more than 30 countries too. Also read: One step closer to the Chery Omoda 5'

Following a challenging January where its production line was badly affected by unresolved flooding issues, national car maker Proton rebounded in February with a 107 percent increase in sales. The company sold 9,225 units (domestic + export) last month, allowing it to reclaim second position in the automotive sales table and putting it on track to recover lost sales from January. Proton's domestic market share for the month is estimated at 20.2% while for the first two months of the year, the c

When Mazda pulled off the wraps of their new electric vehicle (EV) at the recently concluded 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, the press was not intrigued at the fact that this is the Japanese carmaker’s first EV nor is it the suicide doors but the name Mazda MX-30. Utter the name ‘MX’ and one would immediately think of the MX-5. If you’re a little older, you’ll probably relate to the MX-3 and MX-6 too. The MX-3, 5 and 6 all have somewhat of a sporty image. So, why did Mazda deem an all-electric crossover