The Lexus LM might be a relatively common sight on our roads, but unless it wears a Lexus Malaysia number plate holder, it’s likely a converted Toyota Alphard. Parallel imported units are extremely rare, most are converted Alphards advertised as LMs. Today, Alphard-to-LM conversions can be done for between RM 10,000 to RM 20,000. More expensive conversion kits will include the chrome blade on the sliding door: the most obvious differentiator between a cheap kit and a properly done conversion / o

Hans

Sep 3, 2024

The B-segment hatchback category in Thailand has historically been a Honda versus Toyota game, but figures for H1 2024 is looking a little lopsided as the Honda City Hatchback has built a twofold advantage over the Yaris thus far, according to data gathered by Headlight Magazine. In fact, the City Hatchback hasn't moved off the pole position ever since January 2024; in fact, it consistently sells over 1,000 units monthly, at least for the past 5 months. No other model has hit above 800 units in

Sanjay

Sep 3, 2024

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Thailand is offering massive discounts for some of lineup in the Kingdom including the Ora Good Cat and Haval H6. Prices for the Thai-assembled (CKD) Ora Good Cat have seen prices slashed by up to 22% with prices ranging between THB 629,000 to THB 859,000 (~RM 80k-110k). The price includes a 5-year/150,000-km car warranty, an 8-year/180,000-km battery warranty, a free GWM home wallbox charger installation, and a free telematic service for 3 years. Unlike the Chinese-built

CY Foong

Sep 3, 2024

A team from Xpeng’s headquarters in Guangzhou will be visiting Malaysia to conduct feasibility studies to locally assemble Xpeng battery EV (BEV) models here. This was confirmed by Datuk Francis Lee, Group CEO of Bermaz Auto, the parent company of Xpeng distributor Bermaz Xpeng, during the launch of the Xpeng G6 last Tuesday. However, Lee cautioned that it is still too early to commit to locally assembling Xpeng models in Malaysia, be it in completely knocked down (CKD) or semi-knocked down (SKD

Hans

Sep 3, 2024

The latest generation of the Audi Q5, one of Europe’s most popular midsize SUVs is now built on a new platform, with electrified powertrains as standard. At the start, all versions will feature MHEV Plus technology, which can add up to 24 PS and 230 Nm of extra power for short bursts. The car's MHEV Plus system runs off a lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery with 1.7 kWh capacity; a battery this size isn't quite common for mild hybrids. It can also be recharged by the aforementined electric moto

Sanjay

Sep 3, 2024