Mazda has released its results for the first half of the FY2024, ending March 31, 2024, covering the period from April 1 to September 30, 2023. Global sales of Mazda vehicles grew 20 percent to hit 616,000 units. Despite the threat of high inflation and high energy prices, Mazda recorded its best-ever first-half year profit. Net sales were up 41 percent to 2.317 trillion Yen, while operating income was up 135 percent, to 129.6 billion Yen. Continued supply chain disruptions, including a typhoon

South Korea is turning towards Indonesia to bolster its supply chain for EV batteries and components in a bid to reduce its heavy dependency on China. On the back of a trip by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s visit to the archipelago for the South Korea-Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit, conglomerate chiefs from the peninsular nation paid a business trip to boost EV cooperation. The conglomerates comprised Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun, LG Group Chairman Koo

Daihatsu is known as Japan’s oldest engine manufacturer, the master of small cars, and a favourite among Perodua owners looking to trade their P2 logos for the D. However, did you know that it also has a commendable rally heritage? Yup, Daihatsu was once very much into rallying and competed in various rallies around the world in the 1970s and 1980s. These days, they’re more focused on the grassroots level and at the ongoing 2023 season of the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Rally Challenge, a team is

2022 is here and it will be an interesting year, as multiple car companies have lined out their plans for a host of electric vehicle (EV) launches in Malaysia. As announced during the 2022 Budget, sales of electric vehicles will be exempted from both import and excise tax. The tax-free period is only for a very short time, specifically 2 years, between 1-January 2022 and 31-December 2023 for fully imported (CBU) models. Charge up and strap in. Chery eQ1 –Soon-to-be Malaysia’s cheapest EV? Kickin

Toyota is on a roll lately, giving models like the Toyota Corolla Altis, Toyota Hilux, Toyota Vios, and Toyota Land Cruiser the GR-Sport treatment. Now, it appears that the Toyota Fortuner could be next in line to receive the GR-Sport treatment, as spyshots of this camouflaged SUV surfaced in Thailand. Also Read: Priced from RM 95k, the 2020 Toyota Vios GR Sport is launched in Malaysia This Fortuner’s camouflage covers up all the important details, but zoom into the sides and you’ll spot red bra

In this week's Ratings test, we're analysing the 2019 Perodua Aruz 1.5 AV by evaluating all aspects from driving performance to purchase and cost. Perodua Aruz Driving Performance – 26/50 pts, overtaking can be a chore 2019 Perodua Aruz 1.5 AV - Facts and Figures Engine 1.5L 4-cylinder NA Transmission 4-speed automatic Power 102 PS @ 6,000 rpm Torque 133 Nm @ 4,200 rpm Weight 1,310 kg 0-100 km/h 15.7 seconds 100-0 km/h 37.2 metres With just 102 PS and 133 Nm on tap, the Perodua Aruz is not the b