We'll bid our fair share of goodbyes in 2024 (just as we did across 2023), and the first casualty of this year is the Toyota Rush seven-seater. It's been pulled off of UMW Toyota Motor's official website as of early this morning, though the writings were on the wall way back in November as production of the model dwindled to zero. This marks the end of a model that was sold since 2018. The Rush was assembled in the same Rawang plant as the Perodua Aruz, though at point of publication the Toyota'
Sanjay
05.01.2024
In the aftermath of the Daihatsu safety scandal, one estimate pegs that company could suffer financial loses of up to USD 700 million taking into account plants stoppages, loss of sales and recently confirmed compensation to suppliers. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the estimated losses also include expenses for investigations, additional safety tests, and other individual negotiations with suppliers. "Depending on the scale of the compensation, Daihatsu's losses could total JPY 100 billi
Arvind
29.12.2023
UMW Toyota Motor has issued a statement concerning Daihatsu's recent announcement on the company's new additional procedural irregularities that has affected the Toyota Rush, Vios, and Yaris, produced at the Assembly Services Sdn. Bhd. plant in Shah Alam, and the Veloz that's made alongside the Alza at Perodua Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, Rawang. In summary, this new issue (seperate from what happened back in April and May) stems from a recent investigation by an independent third-party committee that
Sanjay
22.12.2023
Perodua has issued a statement concerning Daihatsu's recent announcement on the company's new additional procedural irregularities that has also affected the Axia, Alza, Aruz, Ativa, and Bezza. In summary, this new issue (seperate from what happened back in April and May) stems from a recent investigation by an independent third-party committee that revealed 174 new problems within 25 test categories. As such, the committee has saw the need to immediately suspend deliveries of Daihatsu-developed
Sanjay
20.12.2023
Daihatsu is embroiled in another safety compliance issue, this time encompassing a total of 64 models (including currently produced, developed, or discontinued) across its Japan and international markets. Yes, this also involves Toyota and Perodua cars sold in Malaysia. To surmise, this issue is seperate from what happened back in April (door lining irregularity) and May (side collision test irregularity). A recent investigation by an independent third-party committee revealed 174 new problems w
Sanjay
20.12.2023
The Perodua Aruz makes a valuable proposition for families who want an affordable 7-seater SUV. This month is also the right time if you’re interested in getting one as Perodua is offering attractive cash rebates. The Aruz has amazing practicality with its flexible 5-mode seating configuration as well as a higher ground clearance to aid in visibility. The 7-seater SUV is also affordable with the top-of-the-range AV variant priced from RM 77,900 which also comes with ASA 2.0. Perodua is giving up
CY Foong
29.08.2023