Whatever car you choose, and despite all the tech that's loaded into them, your decision ultimately rests on what's under the hood. Performance and fuel efficiency are usually right up there in the Malaysian buyer's decision making matrix, and the engine that provides these must also be very reliable. Better yet if it's not a hassle to maintain. Best if it could also hedge against next year's increasing fuel prices. A tough ask for manufacturers, so usually it's a balance between two or three of

Last night, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) launched the 2023 Toyota Innova Zenix virtually. Two variants are offered and both are fully imported (CBU) from Indonesia and are priced at: Innova Zenix 2.0 V – RM 165,000 Innova Zenix 2.0 Hybrid – RM 202,000 The prices shown are for Peninsular Malaysia, on-the-road, and exclude insurance but let’s not talk about the monetary value for a moment and focus on what are the differences between both variants. Powertrain We’ll start with the most obvious differenc

UMW Toyota Motor will be launching the all-new 2023 Toyota Innova Zenix later tonight. A countdown timer to its online launch and a registration of interest page is already up on its website. Usually, the introduction of a new generation model would also mean the discontinuation / replacement of the previous generation model. The Toyota Innova could be an exemption to this, if product line ups in Indonesia and India – the two biggest markets for the Innova – is a reliable indication of what’s co

You know Chinese New Year is around the corner when Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) launches a couple of new colours that are synonymous with the Lunar New Year for the Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Mid and Nissan Serena 2.0L S-Hybrid Premium Highway Star. They’re also offering some low interest rates for customers that choose to buy a new Nissan during this period. The X-Trail 2.0L Mid can now be had a radiant shade of Monarch Orange that will definitely make it stand out on the road. Together with

Nissan owners in Malaysia, you are now able to give your Nissan its much-needed service, as Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis (TCEAS) has received approval from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to partially resume their operations. Do note that services are limited by MITI's approval to just: service maintenance, minor repairs, and vehicle breakdown services. Owners can set an appointment either by calling their nearest service centre, DriveOn mobile app, TCEAS website or Niss

Looking to purchase your dream Nissan but can’t do so thanks to the extended Movement Control Order (MCO)? Now you can do so online as Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has introduced its virtual showroom to cater to consumers' inquiries relating to vehicle purchases. All you need to do is visit their website and submit an online form or request for vehicle booking arrangements, which will direct you to their dedicated Nissan sales representative within 24 hours. If you fancy a test drive right at y