Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor (HSDM) has just dropped another teaser of the Hyundai Creta, roughly 3 months after the initial teaser was released back in January. While the Facebook post by HSDM did not mention the model’s name, the photo provides a valuable hint, as it distinctly shows the Creta’s recognizable tail lights. Sharing its platform with the Kia Seltos, the Hyundai Creta is also a B-segment SUV, one that has its sights set on similarly-sized rivals like the Honda HR-V and Proton X50. Also

The European Union (EU), especially in the more developed Western and Northern Europe regions are hot spots for battery EV sales. The European trade bloc is committed to phasing out sales of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and vans by 2035, with a fine print that allows for a review by 2026. Boosted by generous incentives, high fuel prices denting the appeal of ICE cars, and a political climate that lends a very positive image to battery EVs, sales of ICE cars have been dropping fast,

Geely has revealed the 2020 Geely Boyue 1 Million Edition and it gets the Infinite Weave grille from the Proton X70! The Boyue 1 Million Edition is to commemorate the sales of the Boyue surpassing the 1 million mark. It gets some minor cosmetic change and enhanced equipment. This special edition model is based on the standard Geely Boyue and not the more upmarket Boyue Pro. At the front, Geely’s Expanding Cosmos grille has been replaced by the Infinite Weave motive grille that was designed by Pr

UMW Toyota Motor has just launched the all-new 2020 Toyota RAV4 in Malaysia. Two variants are available – 2.0L and 2.5L. Both variants are imported from Japan. Prices start from RM 196,436 for the RAV4 2.0L, while the RAV4 2.5L is priced from RM 215,664. Both prices are on-the-road, without insurance, and SST-free. With SST in place, the RAV4 is priced from RM 203,880 to RM 223,880. Separating both the RAV4 2.0L and 2.5L is the powertrain – the 2.0L variant is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinde

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today launched the limited edition UNITED range, consisting of the Passat and Tiguan models. The range celebrates the strength of unity, a trait deeply embedded in the Volkswagen brand. Two new unique Volkswagen Original Accessories are introduced in the UNITED models; dynamic wheel hub caps with a self-levelling logo that stays upright while the car is in motion for the Tiguan and Passat; and LED door lights that projects the Volkswagen logo when the fr

Last week, this column discussed the challenges that lie ahead in exporting the Proton X70 to Indonesia. While the Proton X70 was able to race to the top of the sales chart almost as soon as it was launched, it will not enjoy such luxury in Indonesia. As an imported model, the Indonesian government will certainly not grant Proton any tax incentives the way the Malaysian government does. Without a significant price advantage, it’s will have a harder time going up against the Honda CR-V. To win ov