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While the Proton Saga pioneered the Malaysian automotive industry, it was the Perodua Kancil that shaped the country’s automotive landscape. When the second national carmaker introduced its first model 30 years ago, it cast aside all doubts and became a massive hit. The affordable price tag mobilised Malaysians of all creeds and backgrounds. Urbanites were attracted to its small size while lower-income families saw it as a great escape from squeezing four people onto a motorbike. The biggest suc

CY Foong

Sep 13, 2024

When it comes to Mercedes-Benz, the allure isn't just about horsepower, leather seats, or that iconic star on the grille – it's about having things your way. And with Agility+, the brand’s bespoke payment plan, they've cracked the code for anyone who wants all the perks of driving a Mercedes without the hassle of traditional financing. So, what’s the deal with Agility+? It’s not a loan – at least, not in the boring, locked-in-forever sense. Agility+ is a flexible payment plan that lets you put d

Shaun

Sep 11, 2024

Korea’s Seoul Metropolitan government will be finalizing amendments to its Guideline for Apartment Management Rules to allow building managers and owners to restrict battery EVs (BEVs) with more than 90% charge from entering underground parking facilities. City authorities aim to push the amendments through by the end of this month. China, the world’s capital for BEVs, doesn’t have such restrictions but according to reports by China Press and Sin Chew Daily, some hotels and office buildings in Z

Hans

Sep 11, 2024

The current G05 generation BMW X5 is struggling to repeat the success of its F15 generation predecessor, due to its significantly higher starting price and stronger competition from the Lexus RX. The all-new fifth generation Lexus RX was launched in Malaysia in May 2023 and since then, sales of the BMW X5 have dropped by nearly 70%. Sales of the BMW X5 nameplate peaked in 2017, with 3,133 units of the F15 generation sold that year. In comparison, the G05 generation model, launched in June 2020,

Hans

Sep 10, 2024

Since its launch in November 2023, there are nearly 500 Smart cars in Malaysia. Distributor Pro-Net counts on 10 dealers and 11 sales outlets to introduce the Geely-Mercedes-Benz co-owned brand to Malaysia. Of the 11 sales outlets, EON’s sole Smart outlet in Glenmarie stands out because it delivers a disproportionately high number of cars, one in every 5 new Smarts in Malaysia are sold by this one outlet. EON is a household name for any family that bought a Proton in the ‘80s. For better and for

Hans

Aug 30, 2024

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Perodua Kancil. The small car became a huge launchpad for Malaysia’s second local carmaker with its introduction a decade after Proton's establishment. We all know what happens next as the second ‘national’ car project eventually overtook its big brother in sales and became the dominant force in Malaysia. P2 might have always been reminded that it is literally number 2 in name but it has grown to be number 1 for Malaysians. The Kancil kickstarted Perodua’s

CY Foong

Aug 29, 2024

Bermaz Auto, the parent company of Mazda distributor Bermaz Motor and Xpeng distributor Bermaz Xpeng, has a strong reputation for growing new automotive brands in Malaysia. It is the distributor of choice for many new brands looking to enter Malaysia, putting it in the enviable position of having the luxury to pick and choose which brands it wants to add to its portfolio. Investors also love Bermaz Auto because it is one of the best dividend-generating automotive-related stock in Bursa Malaysia.

Hans

Aug 28, 2024

What comes to mind when you hear the word “luxury”? Maybe it’s a sleek, tech-filled Mercedes-Benz S-Class or a BMW 7 Series, gliding down the highway with all the elegance in the world. But what if the future of luxury looked a bit different? What if it looked a lot more… boxy? Meet the 2024 Toyota Alphard. Overview: 2024 Toyota Alphard Price RM 538,000 Segment Large MPV Engine 2.4-litre turbo in-line 4 Transmission 8AT Power 278 PS Torque 430 Nm Top Speed 180 km/h (claimed) Origin CBU, Japan Wh

Shaun

Aug 23, 2024

Volvo Car Manufacturing Malaysia’s (VCMM) Shah Alam plant, a wholly owned subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation, is throttling down output as the export of Volvo internal combustion engine (ICE) cars to Thailand slows. The VCMM plant produced zero cars in three out of the first six months of this year (January, April, and June), according to production data compiled by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). Between January to June 2024, the VCMM plant produced just 438 cars, 88% lower than th

Hans

Aug 16, 2024

10 minutes – that’s all it took for me to decide that the all-new 2024 Honda CR-V e:HEV RS is my car of the year. It was one of those moments when everything feels right, and you know this is the car. I spent about five minutes looking through the interior, feeling the materials, evaluating the space and ergonomics, getting in and out, etc. Then, I drove it for five minutes before realising this is the car to beat, the new yardstick. The 2024 Honda CR-V is such a well-packaged, well-designed, we

Shaun

Aug 12, 2024