Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic SUV. Priced at RM 699,888 (on-the-road without insurance, with 10% SST), this SUV is built on a dedicated electric platform (EVA2) and comes fully imported (CBU). As with all Mercedes EQ models, the EQS SUV boasts a "Black Panel" front unit that seamlessly integrates the headlights and grille with a distinctive three-dimensional star pattern. The EQS SUV features Digital Light headlamp technology, which is said to be reminiscen

HEV kei car launching first First BEV kei car launching by 2025 BEV kei car to be affordably priced Following the introduction of the Daihatsu Rocky e:Smart, Daihatsu's first self-developed hybrid model, the Osaka-based company has announced that they will be electrifying all their models sold in Japan by 2030. Daihatsu said that its new models will either be battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or hybrid vehicles (HEVs). According to Japan Times, Daihatsu plans to launch its first BEV kei model by

If you have access to an F1 driver, why not get the person to review your new car? That’s what Honda did when they handed the keys of the all-new 2021 Honda HR-V to Honda-powered Scuderia AlphaTauri Formula 1 team driver Pierre Gasly. Before he set off, Gasly even made a note to show off the car’s new infotainment system that comes with Apple CarPlay. Also read: Prices announced for all-new 2021 Honda HR-V in Japan, smaller car, higher price Other than the casual comments about how he can fit hi

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has launched the fully-imported from Korea (CBU) 2021 Hyundai Kona 1.6 Turbo and N Line, priced at RM 146,888 and RM 156,888 respectively (OTR without insurance, with SST discount). Both variants are powered by a 1.6-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder mill (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi) that makes 198 PS and 265 Nm, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Kona 1.6 Turbo shares the same exterior and interior design as the Kona 2.0 Active variant, except for a ro

We know the Perodua D55L SUV is coming, but it could be here sooner than expected. Submitted by one of our readers, this heavily-camouflaged car is almost certainly the Perodua D55L, touted to be the carmaker's next big hit. The photo was taken right outside the Road Transport Department's (JPJ) Putrajaya office - which points to the car possibly undergoing the Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) process. What is the Perodua D55L? The Perodua D55L is Perodua’s codename for its upcoming B-segment SUV. It

The Subaru Forester is not the most popular choice for a family SUV in Malaysia. There's nothing wrong with the car, it's just that the segment is competitive and the choices are many. With a decent ride and some interesting AWD technology, it's really a shame that the Forester has no allure to the casual shopper. I feel it deserves a little bit more attention. For a RM 169,788 price tag, it is a bit disappointing that the naturally-aspirated Forester is out-figured (power & torque) by its turbo