Hyundai is gearing up to introduce hybrid vehicles under its Genesis luxury brand next year, targeting consumers who are hesitant about making the full leap to full-electric vehicles, reports The Korea Economic Daily (KED). This strategic move by the Hyundai Group, which also encompasses Kia, aligns with companies like Toyota, which has achieved significant success with its hybrid models amidst a cooling BEV market. This unexpected market shift has seen declining incomes for BEV-only stalwarts l

Just recently, Isuzu Malaysia launched the all-new 2021 Isuzu D-Max. Prices start from RM 89k for the single cab variants, while double cab variants are priced from RM 100k. The range-topping X-Terrain variant is priced at RM 142k. Question is, what’s the minimum salary you need before you can apply for a loan? Value User's Car How much do I need to make? For the purpose of this article, we will be focusing on Premium variants of the all-new D-Max, including the 1.9 Premium, 3.0 Premium, and 3.0

Come 15-June, all locally-assembled (CKD) passenger cars will be granted full exemption from the 10 percent sales tax. The keyword here is passenger cars. So although the Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max are locally-assembled, both models will continue to be taxed at the current 10 percent rate because pick-up trucks are classified as commercial vehicles (though private registrations are allowed). The Toyota Hilux is assembled at UMW Toyota Motor’s Assembly Services Sdn. Bhd.’s manufacturing subsidi

The updated Honda Civic just made its Malaysian debut, now with a mildly restyled exterior and the inclusion of Honda Sensing. Prices have also increased across the board – the base Civic 1.8 S is now priced from RM 113,600 (up RM 3,174), while the Civic 1.5 TC is now priced from RM 129,600 (up RM 5,524). The range-topping 1.5 TC-P is priced from RM 139,600 (up RM 7,717). With these new prices, what other options do you have? Proton X70 – There is a reason why it’s so popular The first choice co

Following its preview earlier in November, Bermaz Motors has finally launched the Mazda CX-30. Imported from Japan, the Mazda 3-based 2.0-litre crossover is priced just slightly above the entry level 1.5-litre variant Mazda 3. It's a very good value proposition. 3 variants are on offer. The prices are several hundred Ringgits lower than the estimated price announced previously: Mazda CX-30 2.0L Petrol: RM 143,059 Mazda CX-30 2.0L Petrol High: RM 164,059 Mazda CX-30 1.8L Diesel High: RM 172,943 T

Toyota’s pickup truck, Hilux, is well known for its famed reliability, ease of ownership amongst other not so positive reviews of the pickup. But the truck’s name itself is also well-known as it has inspired many funny memes on the internet. Most of the time the name has been translated into double meanings as well. Before you go and search up more funny memes of the Hilux, here’s a short story of how Toyota came up with the Hilux’s name and the reason might shock you. In the height of the pick-