Once a darling of Southeast Asia’s automotive industry, Thailand’s economy is currently in a bad position. From January to July, Thailand’s new car sales added up to just 354,421 units. In comparison, Malaysia, which has only half the population of Thailand, sold 462,088 units. Year-to-date, Thailand’s new car sales are down by 24% year-on-year, according to figures compiled by the Federation of Thai Industries. The car segments that saw the biggest drop are pick-up trucks and pick-up-derived SU

If you've been eyeing a new car, then Honda Malaysia's 'One Spirit, Triple Rewards' promo for August is one you should pay attention too. The base promotion is valid while stocks last, and entitles customers up to RM 8,000 in rebates. To be clear though, certain models can get an extra RM 2k - RM 3k rebate under the Merdeka Jiwa Madani Reward, but these cars need to be registered before 31-August 2024. For example, with full rebates this allows the Honda Civic to start at RM 123,900 (1.5 E), and

Honda has hit an all-time high quarterly operating profit of 484.7 billion Yen (~RM 14.9 billion) for the first quarter of its financial year ending 31-March 2025 (FY2025). The figure is 22.9% higher than the same April – June quarter in FY2024. Honda’s operating margin also improved to 9%, up from 8.5% in the same quarter of the previous financial year. Honda attributes the strong performance to increased sales of motorcycles in India and Brazil, strong demand for its hybrid cars, and a weak Ye

The 1-on-1 fight between the Toyota Vios and Honda City shows no sign of letting up as the latter has managed to stage a sales comeback after falling behind its rival since March 2024, as shown by JPJ's data. Honda shifted 2,661 units of the sedan in June 2024, 500 units above the Vios' 2,161 cars. It's also a new monthly record for Honda, with June's figure being the most they've sold thus far this year. Comparitively, the Vios' best month was in March 2024, where it peaked with 3,119 units sol

Honda Malaysia announced the upgraded Honda Insurance Plus (HiP) that offers three enhanced benefits: unlimited mileage towing, a 100% payout for up to 15 years, and 100% coverage on accidental repairs (no betterment) for up to 13 years. Honda Malaysia's Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Hironobu Yoshimura, stated, “Since its launch in 2002, HiP has been known for its comprehensive protection. Our new tagline, 'Maximise Coverage, Maximise Smiles', reflects our commitment to enhancing the experience

"It's better to drive a slow car fast than to drive a fast car slow." You've likely heard this cliché, typically uttered by the driver of a slower car who nearly matches the times of those in more powerful vehicles during competitions. While often misunderstood, there's truth to it. Mastering speed in a slower car is genuinely easier, which is why many professionals start with go-karts before moving on to faster cars, gradually developing their driving skills. This progression is fundamental to