Chery Malaysia is set to organise its brand launch in Malaysia on 6-July 2023, at the same time introducing two of their SUVs: the Chery Omoda 5 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. This comes after roughly one and a half years since we first heard of the brand's early proclaimation of their re-entry here, after which the creation of a social media community and preview drive for the media followed. Also read: Showroom units of Chery Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro on the way to Malaysia, launch of CKD customer cars

When it hit Malaysia in April 2021, the fully-imported (CBU Japan) Toyota Harrier (XU80) was a model that hardly got time to warm any showroom floors: UMW Toyota Motor sold out their entire allocation for the year in just a week. It's hardly surprising news, once you've actually seen one up close or get behind the wheel of one. Priced from RM 249,706 (inclusive SST discount, valid until 30-June 2022), buyers get a well-specced car that is beautiful inside and out. But looks alone don't always se

The weakest link with the all-new XU80 generation 2021 Toyota Harrier, which was launched in Malaysia earlier in April 2021, is its infotainment system. Unlike Japanese market Harrier models which get a larger 12.3-inch touch screen head unit, our local specifications Toyota Harrier has to make do with a cheaper looking 8-inch one, with thick bezels and not-so premium looking knobs and buttons. It’s the biggest shortcoming in an otherwise rather premium-looking interior. Also read: No more 231 P

Proton has been ramping up its presence in Pakistan with the launching of the Saga a little more than a week ago. Even though it has only two models in its line-up with the Proton X70 completing the pair, Proton’s partner in the South Asian nation, Al-Haj Automotive aims to commence local assembly at its new plant by the third quarter of 2021. The plant, which is built on a greenfield site in Karachi, will have a planned capacity of 25,000 units a year. About USD 30 million have been invested in

By now you’re probably aware that the Proton X70 is locally assembled and Malaysians beings Malaysians, we’re skeptical about the quality, aren’t we? Having been up close and personal with the 2020 Proton X70 for a good couple of days, we thought we’d share our impressions of the 2020 Proton X70, specifically how it feels against the China-made CBU units. First impressions are excellent. From what we can tell performing the infamous Malaysian knocking test, touching practically every panel and o

5-Years/100,000 km Warranty & Free Scheduled Service Includes parts, labour and lubricants Available for all Mazda models except BT-50 pick-up truck In January 2019, Bermaz Motor, the official distributor of Mazda vehicles in Malaysia announced that all new Mazda models (except the BT-50 pick-up) registered from 1 January 2019 onwards will come with a 5-Years/100,000 km Warranty and Free Scheduled Service. This makes Mazda the only Japanese brand in the country to offer such a comprehensive afte