It’s been a while since the Kia Sorento made headlines in Malaysia, but it’s time to give this underappreciated gem another look. Yes, the price is steep – at RM 255k for the range-topping 2.2D AWD variant, many would dismiss it outright. After all, the Mazda CX-8 tops out at RM 220,000 for the 2.5T AWD. Being a Kia, the Sorento faces the age-old hurdle of perception. For that price, buyers expect a badge with more “premium” cachet. Even I, as much as I admire the Sorento’s capabilities, can emp

Shaun

Dec 11, 2024

In conjunction with the first anniversary of the Smart Glenmarie showroom, Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON) will be organizing a special celebration on Saturday, 14 December 2024 from 10 am to 5 pm. Coinciding with the upcoming Christmas season, this exclusive event promises a delightful gathering for Smart enthusiasts and the local community. Packed with exciting activities and exclusive offers, the event is set to captivate attendees while celebrating the innovation and success of the Sma

CY Foong

Dec 11, 2024

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently published documents and photos revealing the new 2025 BYD Dolphin facelift. Based on the images, it seems the new Dolphin will gain a minor visual redesign with a new, tweaked front bumper design. The changes are not that obvious unless you place both the facelift and pre-facelift Dolphins side by side. Meanwhile, the side profile doesn’t reveal many changes as the facelift seems to retain the slashes and semi-flushed door handles.

CY Foong

Dec 11, 2024

Chery’s Omoda C9 was launched in Malaysia earlier this week with a starting price of RM 168,000. Unlike the Chery Omoda 5, the Omoda C9 will not be sold at Chery dealers, but at Jaecoo Malaysia’s dealers. Like the Jaecoo J7, the Omoda C9 is locally assembled (semi-knocked down, SKD) at the company’s Shah Alam plant. Deliveries will begin in January 2025. The Omoda C9 is available in two variants. The entry front-wheel drive variant sells for RM 168,800, while the all-wheel drive variant sells fo

Hans

Dec 11, 2024

The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton has won Design Award at the 2024-2025 Japan Car of the Year awards. The Triton was recognized for its rugged yet stylish exterior and functional interior, marking Mitsubishi Motors' second consecutive win following last year’s award for the Delica Mini. The organizing committee praised the Triton’s bold “Beast Mode” design concept, blending toughness with dynamic aesthetics. The pickup features a robust “Dynamic Shield” front-end design, well-balanced double-cab propor

Hans

Dec 11, 2024