Indonesia is the second market in ASEAN to launch the all-new C28 Nissan Serena e-Power hybrid after Singapore but a few booths away at the ongoing 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), a fellow boxy minivan rival is trying to crash its party. PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) brought in the all-new Honda StepWgn at its booth, making it the first time the sixth-generation MPV is making its official ASEAN appearance. The latest generation has been spotted around the region but thos

CY Foong

Jul 19, 2024

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia is hosting an off-road test drive event on 20- and 21-July 2024, at M4TREC, a 4WD training and experience center in Semenyih. This event celebrates the recent launch of the GWM Tank 300 in Malaysia. The fully imported (CBU) off-road SUV is priced at RM 250,000 on the road without insurance. The event offers the public an opportunity to experience the custom-designed obstacles and challenges that highlight the capabilities of the GWM Tank 300 as an off-road SUV. Pa

Sanjay

Jul 19, 2024

Indonesia was one of a few countries in the world that did not see the Toyota Hilux lead the pick-up truck segment. Instead, the leader was the Mitsubishi Triton and at the ongoing 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), the all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton was launched in the archipelago. 6 variants comprising four double cab and two single cab variants are available in Indonesia with prices ranging between IDR 301,350,000 (~RM 87k) to IDR 525,600,000 (~RM 152k). The all-new Trit

CY Foong

Jul 19, 2024

The Honda e:N1 battery electric vehicle (BEV) made its first appearance in Indonesia at the ongoing 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The HR-V-looking BEV made its ASEAN debut in Thailand where it is currently being assembled. The e:N1 also goes by e:Ny1 (Anyone) in Europe and the e:NS1/e:NP1 in China where it made its global debut. Despite looking like the HR-V, the e:N1 is built on the e:N Architecture F platform specially developed for front-motor-driven BEVs. It is pow

CY Foong

Jul 19, 2024

There's a hybrid stigma among Malaysian buyers due to concerns like "poor resale value" and "battery replacement cost." On our Cars for Sale site, a used F30-generation BMW 330e is listed as low as RM 56k. Introduced in Malaysia in August 2016 at RM 248k, the 330e has lost nearly 80% of its value in 8 years. Should you fear the hybrid, or have prices dropped enough to justify the potential risk? Here’s a quick rundown. Overview At its launch in August 2016, the F30 BMW 330e came in the Sport Lin

Shaun

Jul 19, 2024