While most people announce specs followed by the pricing of new vehicles, Kia’s gone the other way around by revealing the pricing for the locally-assembled (CKD) Kia Carnival before finally unveiling the complete specifications of the MPV. Also Read: CKD 2022 Kia Sorento (MQ4) confirmed for Malaysia - Coming in 2023? The CKD version of the three-row, 7- or 8-seater is now officially open for bookings by Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd, the new distributor for the brand in Malaysa. This makes the Car

Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd, the new sole distributor for the Kia marque in Malaysia, has opened the doors to its first flagship 3S Centre in the Klang Valley. The new Kia centre features a full-fledged facility that comprises sales, service and spare parts for a stress-free ownership experience. The centre features the new Kia Store concept corporate identity. This sees the separate areas of the showroom distinguished by a red loop across the store that connects the display area and customer are

It's finally here – Kia Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between Kia Corporation and Bermaz Auto Berhad (BAuto), has rolled out their first locally-assembled (CKD) Kia model under the new partnership at the Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah, and it's a 2022 Kia Carnival! Soon to be officially launched – though previewed earlier at our WapCar Auto Show Exhibition earlier this month – the CKD Carnival will be available in 7- and 8-seater configurations. Prices for the CKD Kia Carnival in Malaysia ar

Kia’s last few years in Malaysia were unremarkable, an era where customers had to settle for lukewarm leftovers instead of the headline-grabbing new models. But under new custodians Dinamikjaya Motors, there now are reasons to be optimistic, if the 2022 Kia Carnival (KA4) is a good indicator. Our full review is linked at the end of this article, but in this entry we'll surmise what we like and what we wish could be better in the all-new, fully-imported (CBU Korea) Carnival. Pro #1: Refined, powe

Hyundai relocates Asia Pacific headquarters to Jakarta While Kia Motor Asia Pacific reaffirms commitment to Malaysia For Kia, Malaysia is more attractive than Thailand One of the benefits of having multiple brands is that you can hedge your bets, which is exactly what the Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is doing with the Kia brand in Malaysia and Hyundai in Indonesia. Earlier this year, WapCar.my broke the news that Hyundai is relocating its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Mutiara Damansara, whi

The year 2020 is coming to a close and that means it’s time for WapCar’s Car of the Year 2020. We have our very own shortlist but we’re also letting you, our beloved readers, to decide on the cars that deserve to win our inaugural Car of the Year award! As we’ve said before, we have selected 18 cars across three categories for you to vote for. The categories are Luxury Car of the Year, 7-seater Family Car of the Year, and of course, the Overall Car of the Year. Without further ado, let’s introdu