Lexus Malaysia will soon introduce the first-ever Lexus LBX in Malaysia, with a teaser video uploaded on the company's social media page recently. Malaysia will join Singapore and Thailand as the first few South East Asian markets to launch the model after its world debut in June 2023. Pertinently, the LBX replaces the Lexus UX here as the brand's entry-level B-segment premium SUV that doesn't skimp out on what makes a Lexus, a Lexus. It rides on the same TNGA-B platform as the Japanese / Europe

Sanjay

Jul 2, 2024

Mercedes-Benz is ramping up its investment in combustion engine technology, more than initially planned, including a EUR 14 billion investment this year to its passenger car division, according to Automotive News Europe. This was revealed by CEO Ola Kallenius in an interview with the German publication Wirtschaftswoche. Kallenius highlighted that the investment encompasses factory upgrades, research and development, and enhancements to the drivetrain of hybrid vehicles. These aim to ensure the l

Shaun

Jul 1, 2024

While the government has not provided a clear timeline for removing blanket subsidies for RON 95 petrol, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli hinted that the government plans to handle RON 95 petrol subsidies similarly to how it dealt with diesel subsidies, where there was no advance public announcement, as reported by Malaysiakini. When asked if this change could happen within the year and if there would be any prior notification, Rafizi said, "We will keep our cards close to our chest in the same way

Shaun

Jul 1, 2024

Geely has been quite busy recently with some very subtle updates of some of its models in China. Following the announcement of the new 2025 Geely Emgrand facelift, Geely pulled off the covers for the new 2024 Geely Boyue. The first-generation Boyue is widely known in Malaysia as the Chinese donor to the Proton X70. While we anticipate the launch of the new Proton X70 MC2 facelift, its Chinese donor ended sales in its domestic market after nearly a decade. As a habit among Chinese carmakers, the

CY Foong

Jul 1, 2024

Having previewed in Malaysia at roadshows nationwide as well as the 2024 Malaysia Autoshow, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has announced that the first batch of the GWM Tank 300 has arrived in the country. Planned for launch in the middle of this month, the Tank 300 will be offered in Malaysia fully imported (CBU) from China. The Malaysian units will only be offered with a petrol-powered 2.0-litre 4-cylinder unit (220 PS/380 Nm) paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission with an electronically

CY Foong

Jul 1, 2024