The second model of the Large Product Group for the Japanese market after the Mazda CX-60, Mazda launched its 3-row brethren, the Mazda CX-80 in its domestic market. The CX-80 essentially replaces the Mazda CX-8 which has been discontinued in the Land of the Rising Sun. The flagship SUV is already on sale in Europe since its world debut in April. Over in Japan, three powertrains are being offered across eleven variants which are priced between JPY 3,943,500 to JPY 7,122,500 (~RM 114k-205k). The

CY Foong

Oct 10, 2024

Since its debut in 2016, the Nissan e-Power drive system has won over customers, critics, and industry experts with the unique blend of electric motor-driven performance and class-topping fuel efficiency. The electrified system will be launched in Malaysia in December 2024. Introduced as a powertrain option for the Nissan Note in November 2016, Japanese customers were quick to embrace the 100% electric motor-driven e-Power. The huge acceptance helped the Note to become Japan’s best-selling compa

CY Foong

Oct 10, 2024

Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) is looking to strengthen its presence in Malaysia by expanding its local vehicle assembly (CKD) business, including electric vehicles, said Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, in his official social media channels. “They are also committed to expanding the use of green technology and collaborate with local vendors, thus contributing to the development of a sustainable automotive ecosystem. “Hyundai sees great potential in Malaysia as a hub

Hans

Oct 10, 2024

The Isuzu D-Max recently sipped its way into the record books when all three units drove an astonishing 2,000 km without refuelling their 76-litre tank! Isuzu Malaysia’s Dura Miles Challenge tested the capabilities of three units – the 1.9-litre 4x2 Auto Plus, the best-selling 1.9-litre 4x4 Auto Premium and the sophisticated top-of-the-line 3.0-litre 4x4 X-Terrain by driving them from the central Thai town of Phitsanulok, approximately 300 km north of Bangkok to Klang, Selangor. This was the fir

CY Foong

Oct 10, 2024

The B-segment SUV category is one of the most hotly contested, with options from virtually every manufacturer today. Delivering a combination of style, comfort, performance, and practicality within a relatively compact footprint, it’s easy to see why so many buyers are drawn to this segment. The Kia Sportage has been a longstanding player, competing alongside rivals like the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, and its sibling, the Hyundai Tucson. Though it’s somewhat less common on the roads, the QL Sportag

Arvind

Oct 10, 2024