Think of JDM and you might think of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Mazda RX-7, Nissan GT-R or Toyota Supra. Those examples only touch the surface of the world of JDMs and are factually incorrect for the three letters that define cars of Japanese origin. The term JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Model and it refers to cars exclusive to the Japanese market. So, cars like the RX-7, R35 GT-R, and the extremely overrated Supra don’t count as JDM for the most part as they were also sold overseas. Ea

Talk about a story for the ages – Rookie Racing's Toyota GR Corolla has made history as the world's first liquid hydrogen-fuelled car to complete a race by successfully crossing the finish line at Round 2 of the Super Taikyu's 24 hours of Fuji this past weekend. Hydrogen (H2) as fuel is not new per se, as Toyota has fielded H2-combusting Corolla race cars since 2021. The main difference between now and then is the trialling of liquid hydrogen, a tech that promises higher energy density, longer d

The RHB Drive: Premium & EV Roadshow 2023, powered by CARSOME’s ecosystem partners, Carlist.my and WapCar, roared to an electrifying start earlier today at the Piazza, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. Officiated by YB Datuk Seri Haji Salahuddin bin Ayub, Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, the three-day event is held from 2 to 4 June 2023 and showcases the latest array of electric vehicles across various price ranges. During the launch ceremony, Datuk Seri Salahuddin said he was pl

Calm, understated, but no less lacking a punch – that's the 2023 BMW iX1 electric (EV) SUV, and it's ready for you at the ongoing RHB DRIVE Premium and EV Roadshow that's happening all through 2- to 4-June 2023 at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. It's as it says on the tin; an EV version of the combustion-engine X1 (U11) SUV. As such it's as viable as any for your starting point into the premium EV world, with all of the BMW charms you expect. Fully-imported (CBU) from Germany, our iX1 is sold in the sole

The 2023 Honda Civic (FE) remains unfettered in besting the Toyota Corolla Altis in Thailand, as it once bested its rival in the country's April 2023 sales figures. Data shared by Autolifethailand.tv shows Honda sold 1,227 units of the Civic in April, while Toyota moved only 374 units of the Corolla Altis. In a distant third is the Mazda 3, having sold only 117 cars. This simulatenously means the Civic maintains a heady lead over its nearest competitors there in the year's first quarter; with 5,

The BYD Dolphin electric (EV) hatchback has been spotted in Malaysia, as seen in this social media posting by Shariman. Being spotted at the port means it's highly likely fully-imported (CBU China), just like the droves of the BYD Atto 3 its seen amongst. It was previewed here at the launch of the Atto 3 back in December 2022, so it's only a matter of time before it makes its official entry. Back then, it was announced that the Dolphin hatchback has been earmarked for a Q4 2023 launch in Malaysi