At a media event in Kuala Lumpur today, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) President, Ravindran K., says that the company has achieved 90,595 units sold in Malaysia to date. The figure includes sales from its Lexus division. Representing a 44% increase over November 2021, sales are led by the segment-leaders - the Toyota Hilux, Toyota Fortuner, and the popular Toyota Corolla Cross. In terms of what to expect, Ravindran also mentioned that 'several Toyota bZ4x' cars are here already to undergo testing, and

After making its way in some major markets in Southeast Asia including Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines, the next stop for the all-new 2022 Lexus NX is Indonesia. Looks like Malaysians have to wait a little longer sooner. Fully imported (CBU) from Japan, the second-generation Lexus NX is launched in the archipelago at the ongoing Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week 2022 (GJAW 2022) which is held from 12-March to 20-March. On display are the Lexus NX 350h and the NX 450h+ but only the former is la

The Hyundai Kona Electric, better known as Hyundai Kona EV, was launched in Malaysia in November 2021 but deliveries have been held up, partly due to the lack of clarity regarding the new road tax structure for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The matter has since been resolved by JPJ, so deliveries to customers can now begin. Also read: Confirmed: 4 years free road tax for EVs, from 1-Jan 2022 to 31-Dec 2025 Buyers who are waiting for their Kona EV can look forward to receiving their cars star

While performance and speed are traits that we as petrolheads readily embrace, the reality is that as a daily, we would much rather go for something comfortable. Would you rather walk on some uncomfortable clogs over a pair of pillowy loafers? Unlike the clothes we wear, there is something else that is of concern especially when buying a car – reliability. So, for this article, we’re choosing used cars that excel in providing a comfortable ride all without blowing your bank account on repair bil

Proton X50 For those waiting patiently for the highly anticipated Proton X50, you might have to wait a little longer. Back in January, Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong have announced that the X50 will be launched this year as a completely-knocked down (CKD) model, straight from Proton's Tanjung Malim plant. According to our trusted source, Proton plans to launch the X50 somewhere in mid-2020, but thanks to the worldwide COVID-19 epidemic, it might have impacted Proton’s direct parts supply and demand e

To recharge or not to recharge, that is the question that all Volvo XC40 buyers will have to answer when they make their purchase. Volvo has introduced a fully electric version of their compact SUV. They know it as the XC40 Recharge. The XC40 Recharge is the first of Volvo’s new Recharge car line concept and is the first step the company is taking towards their global sales goal of 50% all-electric cars by 2025. The Recharge has a power output of 413 PS and 660 Nm of torque. Volvo claims the XC4