The Toyota-Daihatsu jointly owned internal company; Emerging-market Compact Car Company (EMCC) will be dissolved effective today. The company was previously responsible for models like the AC100 generation Toyota Vios and the ASEAN market Toyota Yaris Cross. The reorganization comes after Daihatsu was revealed to have fudged vehicle homologation and crash testing data for many of its models, including those sold in Southeast Asia. Also read: Chairman Akio Toyoda is furious, suspends shipment of
Hans
08.04.2024
Let’s say you're in the market for a new car, perhaps an additional car for your garage and you're drawn to the Mazda brand. With a budget of just over RM 100k, your options narrow down to either the 2024 Mazda 2 facelift or the 2024 Mazda CX-3 1.5L. Priced closely at RM 108,670 for the Mazda 2 (sedan and hatchback) and RM 115,720 for the Mazda CX-3 1.5L, these models offer similar driving experiences and near-identical interiors, yet there are notable differences that may sway your decision. He
Shaun
20.03.2024
In response to the burgeoning demand in the used car market, Honda Malaysia is expanding their Honda Certified Used Car (HCUC) network, setting up an additional 32 sales hubs nationwide. This significant expansion aims to meet the increasing number of customers seeking pre-owned Honda vehicles or looking to trade in their current ones. HCUC services are available in the company's showrooms across the country since 2022. Vehicles under the HCUC banner have been given a comprehensive 288-point ins
Sanjay
14.03.2024
Getting straight to the point, the Mazda 2 is an aging model, having debuted in 2014 and launched locally in 2015. While it has undergone several updates to stay fresh, its competitors, the Toyota Vios and Honda City, have undergone complete generational changes during this period, not to mention their facelifts in between. Overview: 2024 Mazda 2 facelift Price RM 108,670 Segment B-segment Engine 1.5L Transmission 6AT Power 114 PS @ 6,000 rpm Torque 149 Nm @ 4,000 rpm Origin CBU, Thailand 2024 M
Shaun
08.02.2024
Toyota Malaysia has wrapped up a stellar 2023, achieving its highest-ever sales record and maintaining its position as the top non-national automaker in 2023, for the third year in a row. In 2023, Toyota delivered a total of 108,107 units (inclusive of Toyota and Lexus) surpassing all previous records, and securing approximately 32 percent overall non-national market share in Malaysia. Also read: Toyota stays ahead of Honda as Malaysia's best-selling non-national brand in 2022 with 100k units Da
Arvind
08.02.2024
Continuing from Honda Malaysia's notable achievement of being the nation's No. 1 non-national passenger car brand here, the company also witnessed a substantial surge in sales for its e:HEV range of hybrid models. Cumulative sales of its Civic, City, City Hatchback, and HR-V, RS e:HEV hybrid models clocked an impressive tally of over 7,700 units in 2023. This represents a circa 87% growth over 2022's 4,100 units sold. Also read: Review: 2023 Honda Civic (FE) e:HEV RS hybrid - Fast, cool fuel-sip
Sanjay
24.01.2024