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For traditional fans of the Suzuki Jimny, the 5-door version which made its global debut in India seems to besmirch the hallowed legacy of this tiny yet capable off-roader. However, many buyers would appreciate the extra doors given to the plucky Suzy and it appears that it might be heading over to Indonesia. Our colleagues over at AutoFun ID reported that the Jimny 5-door is listed on its latest Motor Vehicle Sales Value (Nilai Jual Kenderaan Bermotor, NJKB) document. 4 variants of the Jimny 5-

CY Foong

Sep 22, 2023

Selling your car can often feel like a daunting task, laden with paperwork, negotiations, and uncertainty about the final price you'll receive. However, with CARSOME, selling your car is a seamless and hassle-free experience. Here's why you should sell your car to CARSOME. Professional Inspectors Ensure Fair Valuation One of the standout features of selling your car with CARSOME is the involvement of professional inspectors. Your vehicle undergoes a free inspection at 175 points including the ex

Shaun

Sep 22, 2023

Japan is a land where individuality is expressed not by a person’s choice of clothes, but his / her choice of cars. Visit Japan’s congested train stations in rush hour, and you will see that everyone dresses in the same grey/black-white business suits. Walk into a Uniqlo store in Japan and you will notice that regardless of apparel type, it’s in the same range of soft, boring, neutral colours – very different from our much more colourful local Uniqlo stores. Japan’s car scene however, is unlike

Hans

Sep 21, 2023

Last month, a Chinese influencer was spotted driving a very futuristic-looking SUV wearing Chinese plates in Malaysia. That SUV is called the GAC Emkoo and it shows how far the Middle Kingdom has come in terms of automotive design in the past decade. But what exactly is the GAC Emkoo? Compared to GAC's lone model in Malaysia, the GAC GS3, the Emkoo looks vastly different. Here we will talk about the Emkoo's unique traits starting with its design. It’s not an EV Look at the GAC Emkoo’s front and

CY Foong

Sep 21, 2023

Well, not in those exact words but Mercedes-Benz did launch a ChatGPT project within its Mercedes-Benz Cars Operations 360 (MO360) digital ecosystem that aims to maximise efficiency for global vehicle production, starting with the new Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA) platform that will underpin the next Mercedes-Benz CLA Class. It’s not surprising that carmakers are turning to AI to reduce redundancy and improve efficiency to maximise profits. On the Mercedes-Benz end, the ChatGPT project wil

Dinesh

Sep 21, 2023

UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced yesterday that it will be pulling back from an earlier decision to ban sales of new combustion engine cars by 2030, pushing the deadline back by five years, to 2035. The reason? He needs to keep British voters, many of whom are struggling with, ironically, high electricity cost, happy. The decision to ban combustion engine cars, while criticized by EV lobbyists and - contrary to popular opinion, also by many car companies betting on EVs - has not gone do

Hans

Sep 21, 2023

To keep your car running smoothly and safely, it needs timely maintenance services using good quality replacement parts and lubricants, not to mention, properly trained technicians that get the job done. At the very heart of your maintenance service, is the right engine oil, that guarantees your engine gets the lubrication it requires, ensuring the longevity of all moving components within the engine. However, good engine oil does come at a price – or does it? Also read: FREE service with GoCar

Arvind

Sep 21, 2023

Chery Malaysia started production of its Proton X90-rivalling Chery Tiggo 8 Pro and Proton X50-rivalling Chery Omoda 5 at the Inokom plant in Kulim earlier last month. Response to the two Chinese SUVs have been surprisingly strong and now, just in its second month of operation, Chery Malaysia says it is ready to ramp up production. “Chery is indeed accelerating the pace of progress in every aspect, striving to meet the demands of the Malaysian market and its users,” said Chery Malaysia KD Plant

Hans

Sep 21, 2023

Fuel price movements from 21- to 27-Sept 2023 are as follows: Fuel Price Update 21- to 27-Sept 2023 RON 95 RM 2.05 RON 97 RM 3.47 (+0.10) RON 100 RM 4.70 VPR RM 5.50 Diesel EURO 5 B10 RM 2.15 Diesel EURO 5 B7 RM 2.35 Follow fuel price live updates: Petrol Price Malaysia

Faisal

Sep 20, 2023

The current generation Mazda 3 was first launched in Malaysia in July 2019. Four years on, the BM / BN generation Mazda 3 is now at the midpoint of its model lifecycle. In human terms, the Mazda 3 is in his/her 40s. Where others become less attractive as they age, the Mazda 3’s timeless design proves that its appeal doesn’t diminish but increases with age. Based on Mazda distributor Bermaz Motor’s parent company Bermaz Auto’s financial data compiled by RHB Investment, 314 units of Mazda 3 were i

Hans

Sep 20, 2023

Well, we can’t exactly give the answer immediately but in terms of sales, the 2023 Honda WR-V has indeed delivered a massive W(in). Honda Malaysia revealed that over 7,300 bookings have been received and more than 3,300 units have been delivered since launch. While the WR-V made its world debut in Indonesia which also serves as the smallest Honda SUV’s production hub, the Malaysian-spec unit is assembled locally (CKD) in Honda Malaysia’s Melaka plant. Before we head right into our first impressi

CY Foong

Sep 20, 2023

The fact that Volkswagen has sold close to 7.5 million units of the Volkswagen Tiguan in just 2 generations since 2007 is testament to its utility and Wolfsburg will be hoping to sell just as many with the new 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan that’s just dropped in. Volkswagen says it “is currently the most successful VW model worldwide.” Who are we to argue? To be fair, the current Tiguan was starting to look a little long in the tooth. This new one has been redesigned and looks very modernised. Up front

Dinesh

Sep 20, 2023

Ford has confirmed that the current generation Ford Ranger’s line-up will be expanded in 2025 to include a plug-in hybrid. The Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will be powered by a 2.3-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol EcoBoost engine – the same power unit driving the entry variant Mustang. The confirmation came from Ford Australia and New Zealand but before you make a jump to conclude that since Australia imports the Ranger from Thailand, so the Ranger PHEV will surely be launched in Southe

Hans

Sep 20, 2023

Proton signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with China’s Smart Automobile yesterday at the annual 2023 China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in Nanning. This latest MoA - the second between Proton and Smart following August 2022’s MoA to appoint Proton as Smart’s distributor in Malaysia and Thailand - is to explore local assembly (CKD) of Smart vehicles in Tanjung Malim. “The new MoA between Proton and Smart Automobile brings our collaboration to a new level as now we are talking about assembling Smart mo

Hans

Sep 20, 2023

Pro-Net (Smart Malaysia) has finally confirmed the price range of its upcoming Smart #1. The imported-from-China (CBU) electric SUV will range from RM 200,000 to RM 250,000, with three variants on offer – Pro, Premium, and Brabus. The final price of each variant, however, will only be announced closer to its launch date in Q4 2023. Prices are on-the-road excluding insurance. Customers can place their bookings by placing a refundable RM 1,000 booking on the Hello Smart app, which is now available

Hans

Sep 19, 2023

BMW wants to share its vision for an electrified future with you and they’re doing that with the ‘Forwardism, by BMW’ exhibition this 23-24 September 2023 weekend. What are the highlights of the show? Well' it's definitely their electric flagship, the BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport. Just in case you can’t make it there this weekend, we’ve got some shots of the stunning all-electric luxobarge to share with you. Also Read: The 2023 BMW i7 is officially priced at RM 729,800 in Malaysia The i7 is the elect

Dinesh

Sep 19, 2023

The Federal Government has agreed to give Sarawak 1,000 Approved Permits (APs) as well as tax exemptions to import battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen-powered vehicles (FECVs) into the state. According to Malay Mail, the APs were awarded to the state following a briefing by the state Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg to the Federal Cabinet and Prime Minister a few days ago. Also read: MITI: No intention to abolish AP system; no special treatment for Tesla According to Openg, these are

Arvind

Sep 19, 2023

Here in Malaysia, if you’re looking for a Japanese C-segment hatchback, there’s only one option, the Mazda 3 Liftback. The Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic do offer hatchback variants overseas but only the highly potent hot hatch versions are offered here officially like the GR Corolla and upcoming FL5 Civic Type R. The regular hatchback versions are also available in Japan along with a fourth contender, the Subaru Impreza. Between January and May 2023, the best-selling C-segment hatchback in Japa

CY Foong

Sep 19, 2023

Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB) is the authorised repairer of Citroën / DS vehicles in Malaysia and has requested owners stop driving their vehicles immediately if they haven’t confirmed that it’s affected by the global Takata airbag recall or if they have but haven’t carried out the replacement work yet. BAASB will prepare courtesy cars for affected owners to ease their mobility until the completion of the airbag/s replacement. The company also issued the following statement: As widely com

Dinesh

Sep 18, 2023

To call the Geely Xingyue L a Chinese Volvo is not very farfetched considering that it is sitting on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform and is powered by a Volvo-derived engine. Launched in 2021 and sold overseas as the Geely Monjaro, the 5-seater SUV was recently given an update in China. The changes are very minor with a new Frosted Grey colour offered as well as new headlight and taillight designs. There are two variants for the 2023 model which are priced between RMB 157,700 and

CY Foong

Sep 18, 2023

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has quietly updated the 2023 Toyota Yaris (NSP151) on its website for the second time this year. Like the first update which was introduced in May, the evergreen hatchback receives mainly small quality-of-life changes rather than a massive facelift that was introduced in Thailand. While the first updates on the locally assembled (CKD) Yaris this year saw no changes in price, the latest update sees a price bump across the two variants currently offered: Yaris 1.5 E – RM 88

CY Foong

Sep 18, 2023

Due to the weak Ringgit against major foreign currencies, Lotus Cars Malaysia has had to revise the pricing of its electric Eletre SUV and the premium Emira sports car, leading to a rise in prices. The initial indicated pricing announced during the Malaysian launch in April for the mid-range Eletre S has been increased to RM 698,000 (up by RM 50,000) while the range-topping Eletre R now costs RM 838,000 (up by RM 40,000). Prices listed for the Eletre are applicable in both Peninsular Malaysia an

Dinesh

Sep 18, 2023

BMW Group Malaysia announced today that over 1,600 units of electric vehicles (EVs) in BMW, MINI & BMW Motorrad EV have been delivered in eight months this year. This far surpasses the total of 1,557 units of BMW & MINI EV delivered by the group in 2022. Hans de Visser, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “I'm happy to share with all of you that we at BMW are the leading provider of premium electrified vehicles in the country. Surpassing our total deliveries in 2022, over 1600 EVs deli

Shaun

Sep 18, 2023

Selected new Peugeot models sold in Malaysia by Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of the brand here, will come with a 7-year warranty and a 7-year free service maintenance programme as well as an exclusive car insurance subsidy but all this will only be available for a limited period of time. Nonetheless, the promotion is only limited to the Peugeot 2008, 3008 and 5008 models but not the Landtrek pick-up truck. Also Read: Review: 2022 Peugeot 2008 – HR-V/Corolla Cross too common

Dinesh

Sep 18, 2023

In conjunction with the Merdeka and Malaysia Day festivities, Volkswagen is offering exclusive deals and aftersales packages as part of its Gemilang Deals promotion. From now until 31-October 2023, get unbeatable savings of up to RM23,000 on Volkswagen models fitted with the IQ.DRIVE ADAS safety suite. Also read: Review: CKD 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI – Is she still the girl that can do both? The Volkswagen IQ.Drive ADAS suite comprises: Front Assist – Front collision warning and autonomous emerge

Arvind

Sep 17, 2023

Rallying is regarded as the motorsport that produces legends out of mere mortals whether it’s in the drivers or their machines. Look at the likes of the Lancia Delta, Mitsubishi Lancer, and Subaru Impreza; they were just ordinary cars before they transformed into rally legends. One of those regular cars that could’ve had a shot at becoming glorious is the Proton Putra. Malaysia’s first and only 2-door coupe was supposed to enter the World Rally Championship (WRC), rally’s premier level but a fin

CY Foong

Sep 16, 2023

Looking at the Ora Good Cat for the first time, I wondered if this Chinese-built (CBU) electric car is a fashion statement hopping on the whole EV wave that’s spreading all over the world or is it one that you can live with even after all that hype? There’s no denying that EVs are becoming so important in the automotive industry that policymakers are siding with the assumingly “cleaner and greener” way of motoring. Many carmakers have pledged to shift their focus to EVs by the end of the decade

CY Foong

Sep 16, 2023

It’s proven to be a stellar August 2023 for new car sales as the monthly figures rang in at 71,745 units, representing a solid 13 percent jump over the July 2023 that recorded 63,676 units. Compared with the corresponding period in 2022, the 2023 numbers accounted for a 6 percent climb as well. Furthermore, the numbers for August 2023 also made it the second highest ever monthly sales for new cars in 2023 as well as only the second time that monthly sales figures have breached the 70,000 marks t

Dinesh

Sep 15, 2023

Iconised in the Japanese anime “You’re Under Arrest,” the classic Honda Motocompo folding scooter from the '80s has been reinvented for the modern era with electrification and could very well be folded to fit in your current Honda City Hatchback. Dubbed the Honda Motocompacto, the all-electric folding scooter is shaped to be a fun-to-ride “first and last mile” solution to address the new demands and realities of modern urban mobility. Also Read: The missing link – The forgotten second-gen Honda

Dinesh

Sep 15, 2023

When BMW debuted its Neue Klasse concept earlier this month, it was clear that it previewed the upcoming fully electric 3 Series. Drawing parallels between the BMW 7 Series and i7, we concluded that the Neue Klasse concept previews the next generation combustion engine 3 Series as well, except that we now know that it’s wrong. According to the latest information coming out of BMWblog, the next generation BMW 3 Series, codename G50, will not be related to the Neue Klasse platform i3, which will b

Hans

Sep 15, 2023