What comes to mind when you hear the word “luxury”? Maybe it’s a sleek, tech-filled Mercedes-Benz S-Class or a BMW 7 Series, gliding down the highway with all the elegance in the world. But what if the future of luxury looked a bit different? What if it looked a lot more… boxy? Meet the 2024 Toyota Alphard. Overview: 2024 Toyota Alphard Price RM 538,000 Segment Large MPV Engine 2.4-litre turbo in-line 4 Transmission 8AT Power 278 PS Torque 430 Nm Top Speed 180 km/h (claimed) Origin CBU, Japan Wh

Shaun

Aug 23, 2024

Chinese automaker Dongfeng has launched the Nammi Box in Europe, the same model known as the Nammi 01 in China and as the Dongfeng Box, which was recently previewed in Malaysia. Currently, this B-segment BEV is on sale in Switzerland under the Nammi Box name, priced at CHF 21,990 (~RM 113k), and in Norway as the Dongfeng Box, priced at NOK 189,000 (~RM 79k). Also read: PEKEMA subsidiary to distribute Dongfeng Nammi BEVs, to be locally assembled by NexV, MoU signed In terms of specifications, the

Arvind

Aug 23, 2024

Considering a used F15 BMW X5 xDrive40e PHEV, especially when it can be found listed for as low as RM 88k on our Cars for Sale site? Here’s what you need to know. Overview Launched in Malaysia in 2016, the F15 BMW X5 xDrive40e PHEV was priced at RM 388,800. It features a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine paired with a 73 PS electric motor, delivering a combined output of 313 PS and 450 Nm. With a 9.0-kWh battery, it offers up to 30 km of electric range. Standard equipment includes 4-zone climate con

Shaun

Aug 23, 2024

More than half of new car dealerships in China suffered losses in the first six months of this year, according to a survey by the China Automobile Dealers Association, as reported by Automotive News China. The Chinese automotive trade association said the proportion of unprofitable dealerships rose from 44% in 2023, to 51% in the first half of 2024. The on-going price war is the reason for the losses. New car dealerships in China are losing on average 1.78 million Yuan (~RM 1.1 million) in the f

Hans

Aug 23, 2024

Over in Trinidad and Tobago, Proton, partnering with ANSA Motors Limited, has exceeded its 2024 shipment target, delivering 261 units to the Caribbean market. This brings the total number of Proton vehicles delivered there to 366 units since 2023. The partnership with ANSA Motors was established in March this year. Since launching the Proton X50 and Proton X90 in the country, the response from buyers has exceeded expectations, prompting ANSA Motors to set a new sales target of 300 units for the

Shaun

Aug 23, 2024