These are the results of the inaugural Asian Compact Sedan Design Challenge (ACSDC) 2023, drawing 93 entries from 7 countries. It is a design challenge open to professional and student designers within Asia, co-organised by Perodua and the Malaysia Design Council (MRM). Aside from Malaysia, entries from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore were submitted. Though one of the judging criteria was to seek “fresh design elements to suit the ASEAN taste”, there were also submissions from Japan, I

Gets EQ front fascia with S-Class tech Said to be the bridge between combustion engine and full-electric Half of engine variants will be plug-in hybrids This is the all-new W214 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which the company says it points the way in the transition from the combustion engine to electric drive. Much of it is down to the powertrain options, while the rest are in the exterior and interior design. At market launch in Europe, half of the engine variants will be plug-in hybrids (PHEV),

Following the launch of the Toyota Innova Zenix Hybrid in Indonesia, Toyota will be introducing more electrified (HEV) models in the Archipelago in the near future. According to OtoDriver, sources close to the matter told the Indonesian publication that there are more hybrid models planned for Indonesia. That being said, Toyota’s hybrid line-up in Indonesia won’t be expanded next year, but from 2024 instead. “Everything will start with the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid which will be launched in Janu

Volkswagen Malaysia introduced the Volkswagen Passat R-Line as a new variant on top of the Passat Elegance. It competes against the likes of Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. The 2020 Volkswagen Passat R-Line is priced at RM 204,433 (OTR without insurance and SST). If you’re eyeing on the Passat R-Line, we’ve lined up the pros and cons to help with your buying decision. Pros: Excellent ride quality Effortless driving experience Spacious and upmarket interior Fuel efficient Cons: No ADAS Pricier tha

Daihatsu has no plans to introduce any sedan models in Indonesia, said the No.2 car brand in Indonesia during an interview with CNN Indonesia. Previously, the company did mull over the prospect introducing a sedan to Indonesia. In 2017, the company previewed the DN F-Sedan concept at the Gaikindo Indonnesia International Auto Show. The low slung, almost coupe-like roofline of the DN F-Sedan was originally conceived as a stylish budget four-door sedan, sharing the same mechanicals and platform as

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) no longer sells any Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI. All remaining units have been snapped up and the dealers now only carry the more powerful 2.0 TSI variant. This is most likely due to the fact that Volkswagen Malaysia is gearing up for the introduction of the updated Passat, which made it global debut earlier this year. Yes, we are confident that the new model will be much better than the current model, but expect prices to be a lot higher than the current