Thailand’s economy is not in a very good shape right now. The political impasse in causing a lot of uncertainties, and spillover effects are being felt in the country’s automotive sector. Rising interest rates and stricter vetting of hire purchase applications are also putting a damper on new car sales. Due to its sheer scale, Thailand’s auto sector also serves as a bellwether of sorts for the rest of the region’s auto sector. In the first half of 2023, total new car sales in Thailand contracted

Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia (HSDM) is expected to launch two new models by this year – the Hyundai Creta and the 10-seater Hyundai Staria. Previously, a 10-seater Hyundai Staria was spotted at an undisclosed location in Malaysia, showing us a simpler version of the current, luxury-oriented 7-seater offered here. Also read: Possibly your cheaper Kia Carnival alternative: 10-seater Hyundai Staria spied in Malaysia Having 10 seats means the Hyundai Staria qualifies as a commercial vehicle in Malays

If you’re one of the 220 owners of a Toyota Harrier manufactured from January 2021 to May 2021 and distributed by UMW Toyota here, your rear turn signal lamp might have a defect and will need replacing. Also Read: Power has never defined the Toyota Harrier in over 23 years - Here’s what it stood for Good thing this is a Toyota and not a BMW or nobody would’ve ever noticed the signals were malfunctioning. The affected vehicles are equipped with rear turn signal lamps that use LED bulbs of a speci

Following Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz's announcement in Budget 2022 that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be exempted from import, excise, and even road tax, the Managing Director of BMW Malaysia, Hans de Visser has released the following statement to the press: The announcements made at Budget 2022 marked a welcome step towards electrified mobility – one that has long been in the making for Malaysia. The government’s motion to further incentivise and support the de

The 2021 Toyota Camry facelift and one mystery Gazoo Racing (GR) model will be coming to Malaysia later this year, as launches that will follow after the 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross. In its latest corporate presentation, UMW Holdings Berhad outlined that the models are set to be introduced here in the fourth quarter of 2021, which traditionally is anytime between October and December. Coming earlier than them however is the Corolla Cross, which is set for launch on our shores in the second quarter

MINI has pushed pass the previous boundary of 253 PS with the introduction of their new 2019 MINI John Cooper Works Clubman - the most powerful MINI to ever be sold in Malaysia. With an asking price of RM 358,888 the JCW Clubman comes imported from Oxford, United Kingdom. If you think the JCW Clubman looks wider than its predecessor, that’s because of the completely redesigned appearance compared to its predecessor. The JCW Clubman sports a new modified front bumper, front spoilers with larger s