BYD recently announced a recall of nearly 97,000 vehicles in China due to a manufacturing issue. According to a report from Reuters, the recall affects Dolphin and Yuan Plus models produced between November 2022 and December 2023. The fault, which involves a steering control unit, poses a potential fire risk. However, Sime Darby Motors, the official distributor for BYD in Malaysia, has reassured local customers that vehicles sold in Malaysia are not impacted by this recall. In a statement issued

Shaun

Oct 2, 2024

Proton is back, baby! Here's a teaser video of the carmaker's weapon for the upcoming Sepang 1,000 KM endurance race, showcasing the Proton S70 R3 in all its loud and proud glory. The short clip lets the engine do most of the talking, and justifiably so – it's loud. It doesn't quite sound like the base car's 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, because it's a modified version of the company's Campro 1.6-litre naturally-aspirated mill. At least that what was initially shown at the Malaysian Autoshow th

Sanjay

Oct 2, 2024

Sime Darby Beyond Auto, the distributor of BYD cars in Malaysia, has started posting family-themed teasers hinting at its next new model launch. Its latest post on the company’s official Facebook page said, “Get ready for your next family adventure!” The sole photo posted showed a family of four in the background, with a drawing on the wheel-tracked beach sand that said, “Coming soon.” The ad is obviously alluding to the BYD M6, the three-row seat C-segment fully electric MPV that’s already on s

Hans

Oct 1, 2024

The 2024 Honda City Hatchback has a new colour, and it's the striking Phoenix Orange Pearl. It joins the palette which includes Ignite Red Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic (petrol only), Meteoroid Grey, and Platinum White Pearl. The rest of the car stays the same as before, so prices remain unchanged - RM 85,900 for the 1.5 S, RM 90,900 for the 1.5 E, RM 95,900 for the 1.5 V, RM 100,900 for the 1.5 RS and RM 112,900 for the e:HEV RS hybrid. Powertrain choices for the non-hybrid variants is a 1.5-

Sanjay

Oct 1, 2024

At long last, the much-anticipated sixth-generation, all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton pick-up truck is set to make its debut in Malaysia, with Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) today announcing the upcoming launch and start of order taking for the new model. The all-new 2024 Triton, will be available in five variants including for the first time a single-cab variant, offers new styling, upgraded performance and enhanced safety. Prices of 2024 Triton is estimated to start at RM 102,000 for the new T

Arvind

Oct 1, 2024