Osamu Suzuki, senior advisor and former chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, at the age of 94. According to a statement from Suzuki, the cause of deat

Pick-up trucks have evolved into mainstream lifestyle vehicles, appreciated for their size, go-anywhere capability, and increasingly premium features that rival similarly priced SUVs. However, the pri

Leapmotor announced its projected annual sales for 2024 to reach nearly 300,000 units, exceeding its initial target of 250,000 cars. The announcement was made by Zhu Jiangming, founder, chairman, and

Latin America's notoriously tough New Car Assessment Program (Latin NCAP) has crowned the BYD Dolphin as the region's safest Chinese battery electric vehicle, by virtue of it getting 5 stars in its cr

No car says "I have arrived" quite like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Spanning seven generations since its inception, the S-Class has consistently set the benchmark for luxury sedans that all others must

Pro-Net, a subsidiary of Proton, has announced that its first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e.MAS 7, has racked up over 2,500 bookings within two weeks of its launch, marking the strongest start

Bangchan General Assembly, the contract manufacturer for the financially troubled Hozon Auto, the parent company of Neta, will be cutting 400 jobs at its vehicle assembly plant in Min Buri district. A

The bloodbath in Thailand???s car industry continues in November, with total sales down by 31.3% to 42,309 units, according to data from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), as reported by the Bangk

BYD???s upscale Denza brand has been confirmed for launch in Malaysia in the first quarter of next year. Unlike the BYD brand, Denza will be managed directly by BYD Malaysia, the company???s wholly owned

Xpeng has confirmed that the right-hand-drive (RHD) version of its X9 MPV will debut in Singapore next month, as sighted by a post by the company on Weibo. This follows its introduction in Hong Kong,

Some products transcend being mere hits; they define an era and set benchmarks so high that even their successors struggle to match them. For example, we remember the iPod Classic but not the iPod Shu

You're looking at the BYD Atto 2, or Yuan Up as it is known in its Chinese home market. More pertinently though, precedents show that it could be the next BYD battery-electric vehicle (BEV) to launch

Sales of battery EVs (BEVs) might be slowing down in the USA, with consulting firm J.D. Power slashing its market share forecast for this year from 12% to 9%. Kia, however, didn???t get the memo. While

Offering a good mix of value, performance, and practicality the Proton X50 is one of Malaysia???s most favourite SUVs, and with over 110,000 units sold since its debut in October 2020, there's little ar

Stylish, powerful, and practical, the Volvo XC60 offers everything you need in a premium family SUV???and then some. Though not as popular as its German rivals, the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, t

Toyota Motor Corporation???s Chairman, Akio Toyoda, has pledged a massive THB 55 billion (~RM 7.2 billion) investment in Thailand to boost hybrid vehicle production in the Kingdom. Industry Minister Aka

The sixth instalment of anything is usually the point where things get a bit too much. That's where Fast and Furious 6 started having a 'Marvel sequel or car movie?' identity meltdown, and I'll belanj

China???s car industry set another record in November 2024. Total production of passenger and commercial vehicles reached 3.437 million units, up 14.7% month-on-month and 11.1% year-on-year, while sales

Perodua is partnering with TM to develop solutions for electric vehicle ecosystem, in-car infotainment systems, digital marketing tools, and manufacturing. A memorandum of collaration was signed last

Honda and Nissan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to start discussions and considerations toward the formation of a joint holding company. The new company will be listed on the Prime Ma

The egg-shaped Toyota Estima could be making a comeback, if this scoop by Japan's Best Car magazine is correct. The Toyota Estima bowed out of the market in 2019, clearing the way for the more popular

Sime Darby Beyond Auto, the distributor of BYD cars in Malaysia, is closing 2024 with an expanded 21-service-centre-wide after-sales support network across Malaysia, 17 of which provide body and paint

When you think of Texas, you probably think of ten-gallon cowboy hats and extra-large portions of meals. After all, if you want to imagine a true-blue American, chances are you are thinking of a Texan

Car companies and buyers of locally assembled (CKD) cars in Malaysia can breathe a sigh of relief as the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has agreed to delay the implementation of a revised Open Market Value

Following its debut at the recent KL International Motorshow (KLIMS) 2024 show, UMW Toyota Motor has now confirmed pricing for the (XV80) 2024 Toyota Camry entry-level 2.5V variant. Taking its place a

Toyota has introduced a new powertrain option for the Japanese market Toyota Alphard and Vellfire, with sales set to begin on 31 January 2025. The 2.5-litre PHEV will join the existing powertrain line

The Tesla Model Y has been the benchmark in the RM 200k battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment. However, with increasing competition from brands like BYD, the playing field is shifting. Enter the BYD

Taiwan???s Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., better known as Foxconn, is in talks with Renault to purchase the latter???s controlling stake in Nissan, reports Taiwan???s Central News Agency (CNA). Renault own

China???s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) recently released information on the facelift of the 2025 Xpeng G6 in its latest publicly available catalogue. Three variants were mentio

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) and Fujifilm Malaysia have announced the Volkswagen Shutter Stories photography contest, open to Malaysians and residents aged 18 and above. Running until 5-J

Bank Negara is considering abolishing the Rule of 78 method for calculating flat-rate financing, such as that used in hire purchases. On 16 December, Bank Negara invited public feedback on its propose

The Chery Omoda E5 is the first battery EV (BEV) model in Malaysia to receive SIRIM certification for the safety of its high-voltage battery. This is in addition to complying with the international Un

Chery Malaysia has confirmed that it will expand its range of electrified vehicles beyond just battery EVs (BEVs) to include plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) next year. This announcement was made in passing as

Always the bridesmaid, never the bride, the B17 second-generation Nissan Sylphy is one of those used cars that are vastly underrated and easily overlooked when hunting for a good bargain. Perhaps due

After launching a slew of SUVs, Chery Fulwin, the Anhui carmaker???s sub-brand that specializes in plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) in the Chinese domestic market launched its first sedan model. The Chery

The Volvo S60 is a compelling alternative to mainstream German models from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi. It is renowned for its sleek design, impressive plug-in hybrid performance, exceptional comfort

The 11th-generation Honda Civic (FE) is ending 2024 on an amazingly high note; winning multiple awards tends to have that effect. Add one more to the list as it's just been crowned Motor1's Best Car o

Taiwan???s Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., better known as Foxconn, has approached Nissan with an offer to acquire a controlling stake in the troubled Yokohama-based carmaker. According to Japanese busi

Industry analysts love to harp on the virtues of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and predicted that they would conquer the automotive market. That results in legislation proposing goals that are high

China is intensifying its diplomatic efforts in the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sector, according to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP). The Chinese government is recruiting science an