In line with the Philippines government's announcement of tax deduction on hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), Toyota Motor Philippines and Lexus Philippines have announced new prices for their Japanese-produced hybrid models. The passage of Executive Order 62 sees a drop in tariffs on hybrids and PHEVs made in countries not covered by a free trade agreement. In the case of Toyota and Lexus, only hybrid models imported from Japan are seeing price reductions as hybrid models like the Corolla Cro

2022 is here and it will be an interesting year, as multiple car companies have lined out their plans for a host of electric vehicle (EV) launches in Malaysia. As announced during the 2022 Budget, sales of electric vehicles will be exempted from both import and excise tax. The tax-free period is only for a very short time, specifically 2 years, between 1-January 2022 and 31-December 2023 for fully imported (CBU) models. Charge up and strap in. Chery eQ1 –Soon-to-be Malaysia’s cheapest EV? Kickin

The Lexus UX is a relative newcomer to the hotly-contested compact premium SUV segment - going up against established rivals from the likes of the BMW X1, and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The new CKD Mercedes-Benz GLA has renewed interest in this segment. This also leaves the Lexus UX as the only made-in-Japan (CBU) model of the bunch. With that said, how does the Lexus fare against CKD German rivals, CBUs typically mean higher prices, but does the Lexus UX justify its asking price in this company? Overvi

The Lexus UX is the entry point into the Lexus family. Imported from Japan, it competes against the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. Prices start at RM 236,443 for the UX 200 Urban, topping out at RM 290,335 for the UX 200 F Sport, but this is only valid until 31-December 2021, when the current SST discount expires. With 3 months left before the year ends, there are still some limited stocks of the Lexus UX left but to qualify for the SST discount, the vehicle must be registered before 31-December

The imminent discontinuation of the Lexus GS is fast approaching in August 2020. But instead of a quiet goodbye, Lexus is sending off the mid-size luxury sedan with one last special edition known as the Lexus GS Eternal Touring Edition only for Japan. To recap, the Lexus GS has been in production for 27 years. The GS is the rear-wheel drive luxury competitor that Lexus pitted against the BMW 5-Series. After the GS is phased out, the Lexus ES will temporarily take its place though the ES is longe

Lexus Malaysia has added a new model to its SUV range - the compact Lexus UX, which sits below the Lexus NX. It rides on Lexus’ GA-C platform, essentially a Lexus version of the TNGA-C platform used by the Toyota C-HR. The model is yet to be launched but Lexus Malaysia is now accepting early bookings for the model. With a starting price of RM 243,800, the Japan-made Lexus UX will go up against the Germany-made Audi Q2 (from RM 219,720) as well the locally-assembled BMW X1 (from RM 233,800) and V