According to a report from The World Bank, Malaysia Economic Monitor, June 2015 - Transforming Urban Transport, working class Malaysians are estimated to waste about 1 million wasted hours annually stuck in traffic congestions per day. The time spent stuck in traffic could have been used more productively, like putting another hour in at work or catching up on social activities. The hours wasted also comes at a cost, this is what economists know as “opportunity cost”. Wasting 1 million hours col
Feb 10, 2020
As Suzuki is preparing to make its return to Malaysia with Naza Eastern Motors, Suzuki’s operations in India – its largest and most important market – has opened a new 250,000 units per year extension to its Gujarat plant. Known as Plant C, it’s the third and newest section of the Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG) plant. It is wholly owned by Suzuki Motor Corporation and is run separately from its other associate company Maruti Suzuki India Limited. Plant C will produce mostly the Dzire
Apr 5, 2021
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) will be investigating a woman’s Twitter allegations that she was sexually harassed by a police officer at a Putrajaya roadblock. Putrajaya district chief, ACP Mohd Fadzil Ali said in a statement that authorities have received 2 police reports from the victim and the officer involved in the case respectively. Also read: Police officers suspended for sexually harassing women at roadblocks According to the statement, the police officer involved first made a police
Mar 29, 2021
Suzuki Motor Corporation’s Myanmar subsidiary, Suzuki Thilawa Motor will be constructing a new plant. Located in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone, the new plant is scheduled to go online from September 2021. Despite selling just 4 models – Carry, Ciaz, Ertiga, and Swift, Suzuki Myanmar has managed to capture a whopping 60.3% of the market, with 13,206 units sold. The new plant is capable of outputting 40,000 units annually. Considering Myanmar’s annual total industry volume of roughly 20,000 un
Mar 30, 2020
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has revised its forecast for 2020’s total industry volume (TIV), the industry term for total new car sales, from 607,000 units to 400,000 units due to the on-going MCO. The reduction represents a 34 percent reduction in annual sales. The last time Malaysia’s TIV dropped below the 500,000 psychological barrier was in 2007, with 487,176 units sold. Last year, the TIV was 604,287 units, up 1 percent from 2018. MAA president Datuk Aishah Ahmad said the move
May 1, 2020
A report by Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, revealed that the most popular automotive colour in the world is none other than white. Looks like white is not only popular in Malaysia but all over the world as well. According to the report, white colour vehicles has a 38 percent of the market share followed by the colour black, which has a 19 percent market share. The popularity of the colour grey has grown by 2 percent this year compared to 2019, the colour follows
Dec 20, 2020
The Proton Ertiga is no more as Proton has dropped the model from its line-up. The last Proton Ertiga rolled off Proton’s Tanjung Malim plant in May, with saw only 31 units assembled, including 4 units with manual transmission. These 31 units languished for a few more months at dealers, but the last unit should have been sold by the time you read this. It was a quiet and somewhat dismal end to Proton’s much-hyped but short-lived partnership with Suzuki. In total, Proton assembled just 148 units
Sep 6, 2019
Dari segi bayaran bulanan, pengangkutan persendirian seperti kereta berharga lebih tinggi berbanding pengangkutan awam. Namun demikian, ia memberikan kemudahan dimana jadual pergerakan harian tidak akan terikat di samping boleh memunggah barang dengan lebih bebas. Oleh itu, anda boleh membeli kereta terpakai yang berharga lebih rendah tetapi masih mempunyai pakej yang menarik dan berbaloi. Antaranya ialah Perodua Myvi generasi pertama dan kedua. Perodua Myvi mempunyai pakej yang menarik dimana i
Oct 14, 2020
According to the current 2017-20 methodology, there are 25 out of 37 vehicles crash-tested by ASEAN NCAP which received the maximum 5-star rating. The Perodua Myvi scored impressively well, which makes it one of the safest cars tested by the safety organisation. However, a new methodology will be introduced for 2021-25 and if Perodua wants to retain that rating, it needs to add a blind-spot monitor (BSM). Ever since ASEAN NCAP published its first report in 2013, the methodology has been updated
Nov 6, 2020
Now this is interesting, as a recent report from Automachi claims that the upcoming Perodua D55L will get a model name that starts with an “A”. Seeing that Perodua has yet to register any new names recently, we believe that the company may potentially pick a name that was registered a few years ago, including names such as Atriva, Axeda, and Ativa. Out of those three names, only the Ativa and Axeda names remain registered, as Perodua has since abandoned the Atriva name. In fact, a recent post fr
Feb 10, 2021
Perodua will be introducing turbocharged engines to the Malaysian market in their future models, as highlighted by Perodua President & CEO, Dato' Zainal Abidin Ahmad at the company’s annual business review today. This decision is in line with global market trends of introducing small capacity engines with turbochargers that not only offers better fuel efficiency, lower emissions but also better engine performance compared to a naturally aspirated engine. Perodua referenced Audi (1.2 TFSI), Ford
Jan 21, 2020
1,500 units sold since June 2017 debut Sole 1.0L variant offered for sale Roughly 3,000 Axias sold in Sri Lanka since 2015 After two years of being on sale in Sri Lanka, the Perodua Bezza is now the best-selling sub-1.0-litre sedan. As of the first seven months of 2019, the Perodua Bezza leads the sub-1.0-litre segment in terms of new vehicle sales, across all body styles. Unimo Enterprises, the local distributor of Perodua vehicles in Sri Lanka has sold 1,500 units of the Bezza since it was int
Aug 26, 2019
We previously reported that used car sales are hitting an all-time high and the favourite choice among second-hand car buyers is the Perodua Myvi. If you’re looking to buy a used Myvi as well, then here’s what you need to know before you purchase one. It is understandable why the Myvi is still a crowd favourite even in the used car market. Whether it is the first generation or the second-generation car, the little hatch offers an interesting package with its spacious cabin, small vehicle size, a
Oct 17, 2020
Perodua Alza ialah sebuah MPV buatan tempatan yang berharga mampu milik. Sejak keluaran pertama pada tahun 2009, MPV ini telah menjadi kereta keluarga yang sejati buat kebanyakan masyarakat kerana ia bersaiz kompak dan tidak mudah untuk meragam. Sejarah Perodua Alza Ketika dilancarkan pada tahun 2009, Perodua Alza didatangkan dengan enjin 1.5L yang menghasilkan 104 PS dan 136 Nm tork. Kuasa ini dipadankan sama ada ke transmisi automatik 4-kelajuan atau manual 5-kelajuan. Pembeli ditawarkan denga
Nov 3, 2020
Fans of Kia can expect a new compact 7-seater MPV from the Korean carmaker this year - the Kia KY - according to a leaked document. Sighted by Indian media, the leaked presentation file shows Kia's plans for 2021. While specification details are still shrouded, the KY is said to be a compact 7-seater MPV - think therabouts the size of the Perodua Alza. Meanwhile, it's been rumoured that the KY will be based on the upcoming Hyundai Staria MPV that's reportedly going to be produced in Hyundai's In
Jan 7, 2021
Proton’s CEO Dr. Li Chunrong is confident that Proton will overtake Perodua to become the No.1 selling car brand in Malaysia by 2027, basically within the next model lifecycle of its products. Currently, only the Proton X70 is a new product. All other Proton models have yet to be replaced by a new generation model. In an interview with The Edge, Dr. Li said that ever since Geely became Proton’s partner in 2017, the company has been focusing on executing a 10-year product development plan, which
Aug 4, 2020
During Perodua’s annual business review, Perodua President & CEO, Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad hinted that they will be launching a brand-new Perodua SUV in 2020. Although the company did not confirm (nor deny) the exact model, all signs point towards the Perodua D55L SUV. Perodua anticipates that SUV market share will continue to grow from the current estimation 20% of TIV (total industry volume) to 26% by 2025 and the second national carmaker is placing great importance on SUV models. Currently,
Jan 21, 2020
There is a lot of hate online surrounding the Perodua Myvi for its subpar driving experience and subpar perceived quality. But Perodua’s sales number for 2019 paints a different story. Perodua sold 240,341 cars in 2019 and the Myvi emerged as the company’s best-seller followed by the Axia, Bezza, Aruz and Alza. This is a year-on-year jump of 13,098 units (+5.8%) compared to 2018. Sales breakdown are as follows: Model Units Perodua Myvi 81,966 Perodua Axia 67,267 Perodua Bezza 45,656 Perodua Aruz
Jan 21, 2020
The next-generation, all-new Ford Ranger is set to make its debut in 2022, said the company in a recent statement. Besides sharing that production of the all-new Ranger is slated to begin in their Silverton, South Africa plant in 2022, the carmaker didn't divulge more details on the upcoming pick-up truck. All we know is that it fits a typical model life-cycle - recall that the current-gen, recently-facelifted T6 Ranger has been around since 2011. In South East Asia at least, that makes the Rang
Feb 5, 2021
Both the Perodua Bezza and Proton Saga are Malaysia’s cheapest sedans, but which one is cheaper to maintain? If you were to make a simple comparison based Proton's quoted prices for its maintenance plan, the Saga's total maintenance cost over a 5-year/100,000 km period is cheaper than the Bezza by about RM 140. The Perodua Bezza will cost RM 3,149 to maintain while the Proton Saga costs a slightly cheaper RM 3,008. That's a neglibible difference over a five-year/100,000 km period. However, keep
May 1, 2020
Over the next 5 years, the new normal for the Malaysian car market will eventually see less choices for consumers as the Big-3 Japanese car makers – Toyota, Honda, Nissan – retreat and cede ground to Proton and Perodua, whose upcoming range of models are more than a match against alternatives from Toyota and Honda. The Proton X70 has already eroded Honda Malaysia's sales, though it's still the No.1 non-national brand here. The Proton X50 will certainly suppress Honda’s progress even further. The
Feb 8, 2021
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is currently studying measures to widen Malaysia’s tax revenue base, including the reinstatement of Goods and Services Tax (GST). A report by The Edge quoted MoF Deputy Secretary-general Zakiah Jaafar as saying that tax reforms are necessary as Malaysia currently collects only 17 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in tax revenues, which is quite low relative to high-income nations. However, she also added that any changes in tax policies will only be implemente
Mar 17, 2021
Yesterday, news of a Perodua Myvi plunging into a 3 metre deep sinkhole in Jalan Maharajalela in Kuala Lumpur broke the Internet. It didn’t take long before Dr. Strange-inspired memes flooded social media. The memes were funny, but the driver of the Perodua Myvi could have been seriously injured by the sinkhole. Fortunately she was unscathed but surely it must have been a traumatic experience. We now learned that although there was absolutely nothing that the driver could have done to avoid the
Nov 26, 2019
Jika anda ingat Perodua akan mengubah transmisi automatik ‘torque converter’ 4-kelajuan kereta mereka tak lama lagi, barangkali jangkaan anda meleset. Jenis transmisi ini akan masih digunakan dalam jangka-masa yang lama lagi walaupun dunia semakin bergerak ke arah transmisi automatik jenis CVT. Transmisi automatik 4-kelajuan Akashi Kikai yang Perodua telah buktikan keberkesanannya akan terus dijual di Malaysia kerana sebab yang mudah – benda dah elok, buat apa nak betulkan? Sudah terang lagi jel
Jul 21, 2020
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced that they will be taking action on cyclists caught riding on the main roads. The rider will be fined up to RM 1,000 or jailed for not more than 3 months. Cycling is a sport that has been growing in popularity in Malaysia. But as the popularity for cycling grew, PDRM has also been receiving more complains about cyclists causing congestion on main roads. According to the PDRM’s post regarding the matter, cycling on main roads is against the law and th
Sep 18, 2020
Perodua ended year 2020 with 220,154 cars sold. That’s 20,187 cars less (or 8 percent) than the company’s total sales for 2019, but ahead of the company’s revised annual sales target of 210,000 cars. “We thank all Malaysians for choosing Perodua and the government for extending the sales tax exemption under PENJANA to sustain the sales momentum which the automotive industry is now enjoying,” said Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad. He added that Perodua manuf
Jan 2, 2021
Toyota cars have managed to secure the most 5-star ratings in the ASEAN NCAP test for the period of 2019-2020. With that, Toyota has been awarded as “The Most 5-Star Brand" by ASEAN NCAP in the 4th ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards 2020. From 2019 to 2020, the following Toyota cars have been awarded 5-star ASEAN NCAP ratings. Cars tested in the period of 2019-2020 are tested with the ASEAN NCAP 2017-2020 Protocol. Toyota Corolla Altis (2019) Scoring 33.71/36 in for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and
Feb 17, 2021
In the first two months of 2021, the Hyundai Motor Group (HMG)’s domestic cars market share in Korea, including that of Kia, reached 78.5 percent. After including imported cars, the combined market share of Hyundai and Kia in Korea stands at 65.4 percent. In 2015, when there was more competition from other domestic manufacturers like Renault-Samsung, GM Korea, and Ssangyong, HMG’s domestic car market share stood 12 percent lower, at 66.5 percent. The Korean government, along with several academi
Mar 16, 2021
Perodua Myvi Sebut sahaja Perodua Myvi, semua sedia maklum dengan kereta pilihan no 1 rakyat Malaysia ini. Siapa pun anda, angka penjualan Perodua Myvi tidak menipu. Paling laris di Malaysia! Perodua mampu mendabik dada dengan kehebatan Perodua Myvi yang kini tidak lagi di bawah bayangan Daihatsu. Begitulah caranya untuk menghasilkan sebuah kereta pilihan rakyat Malaysia. Selepas 15 tahun jenama Myvi dalam pasaran, tahun ini dijangka Perodua Myvi akan diberikan facelift. Nak tahu mengapa? Ikuti
Jul 10, 2020
Some say to find out your affordability of cars, simply take your gross annual income figure. If you’re earning RM 2,500 per month, your annual income would be RM 30,000, and that would be the car price you’re able to afford. However, we’d argue that it’s dependent on each individuals’ priorities and requirements. A bachelor with minimal commitments will be able to afford a little more, while individuals responsible for several family members will be rather tight on budget. So, we've set a price
Jul 9, 2020
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