MINI has introduced a new entry-level variant for the third-generation Countryman, the 2024 MINI Countryman C. Powering the MINI Countryman C is a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged engine with 170 PS and 280 Nm, paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. 0-100 km/h sprint is achieved in 8.3 seconds, reaching a top speed of 212 km/h. The integrated mild hybrid (MHEV) technology is employed to capture braking energy and assist the internal combustion engine during accelerations, providing 19 PS

Returning for the fifth time, the Carlist.my Drive Auto Fair will once again return to the Setia Alam Convention Centre. This year’s event will run from 1 – 3 September 2023, Friday to Sunday, from 10am to 8pm. No less than 12 brands will be participating. The tech-heavy EV space will be represented by Smart, BMW, Kia, and Great Wall Motor (Ora). Those looking for a more regular family car – from compact SUVs like the budget-friendly Honda WR-V and Honda HR-V, to seven seaters like the Proton X9

If the Honda City is the first thing that comes to mind when non-national B-segment sedans are mentioned, then its SUV sibling, the RU5 Honda HR-V is the de-facto non-national B-segment SUV. Numerous B-segment SUVs were introduced prior to the Honda HR-V (Ford EcoSport, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki S-Cross, Peugeot 2008), but none would come close to the success of the HR-V. Honda Malaysia collected over 7,000 bookings for the HR-V within a month of its launch, cementing its position as the best-selling B

The locally assembled (CKD) QM4 generation 2023 Kia Sorento has been launched in Malaysia with a starting price of RM 211k. Two powertrain options are available, a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder paired a 6-speed automatic and a 2.2-litre turbo diesel paired to a 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Globally, there are two more electrified powertrains, both 1.6-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol – a regular full-hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, both paired to a 6-speed automatic tr

A spokesman told Automotive News Europe that BMW will be producing electric hatchbacks and a small SUV in China through its partnership with Great Wall Motor. As such, the company will cease production of electric versions of MINI hatchbacks in the UK. In 2019, Great Wall Motor and the BMW Group announced the launch of their joint venture, Spotlight Automotive Limited to build a plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province. BMW said that it would start making electric MINIs at the new plant starting

RV-generation Honda HR-V to debut soon in Malaysia Three powertrain options could be offered here, including a turbo How much will it be priced at? After 7 years of being on sale in Malaysia, the RU-generation Honda HR-V will soon bow out and be replaced by the newer RV-generation model. The replacement RV-generation Honda HR-V has been spotted, albeit with full camouflage, doing rounds on Malaysian streets – hinting that Honda Malaysia is gearing up to introduce the successor to the best-sellin