Say hello to the all-new 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214) that's just been launched in Malaysia. Now with hybrid power, two variants are available at launch with their prices as below: E200 48V MHEV : RM 355,888 E350e PHEV : RM 418,888 As before, the E-Class range will be locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang. To compare, the old E200 and E300 AMG Line (both non-electrified) were priced at RM 349,888 and RM 399,888 respectively. Biggest change: All powertrains now electrified With mild-hybri

Kia Malaysia, the manufacturing joint venture between Kia Motor and local distributor Bermaz Auto, appears to have started export of the Malaysia-assembled (CKD) Kia Sorento to Thailand. Based on production data compiled by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), Kia Malaysia’s contract manufacturer Inokom’s Kulim plant has produced nearly 382 units of the MQ4 Kia Sorento – 77 units of 7-seater Hybrid (HEV) variant and 305 units of 6-seater Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) variant – in March and April

The smallest member of the growing Toyota Land Cruiser family is coming soon if solid reports by Japanese auto source Best Car Web, as well as separate trademark filings, are anything to go by. Fleetingly teased during last year’s press launch of the Land Cruiser 250 (also known as Prado in selected markets), the new Land Cruiser FJ – as per the latest trademark filings in Australia separately reported by Carsguide will become the newest member of the Land Cruiser family, in line with Toyota’s a

In mid-2022, a new range-topping turbocharged variant was added in the locally-assembled (CKD) 2022 Mazda CX-8 line-up. Post SST exemption, the Mazda CX-8 2.5L Turbo is priced from RM 221,360 (OTR without insurance). If you’re looking for a family SUV that seats more than five with a budget of around RM 200k, the Mazda CX-8 2.5 Turbo should be in your shortlist, and we’ve gathered its pros and cons to help in your buying decision. Also read: New 2022 Mazda CX-8 launched in Malaysia; 2.5T AWD var

To say the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an immense success in Indonesia might be a bit of an understatement with the electric vehicle (EV) outselling the Honda CR-V in May 2022. Indeed, reception for the Ioniq 5 has been overwhelming in the archipelago with over 800 bookings made at the 2022 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) back in April. This accounted for 51 percent of new Hyundai cars that were booked at the motor show. The Ioniq 5 in Indonesia is offered with 4 variants priced from IDR 718 mi

Lexus' first dedicated EV model To launch after March 2022 Following a sneak preview in December last year's announcement of 30 Toyota / Lexus EV models, Lexus International has released more photos of the 2022 Lexus RZ, which Lexus says will be launched in the second quarter of 2022. The Lexus RZ will be Lexus’ first electric-only model. Currently, Lexus’ only EV model is the Lexus UX 300e, which is an EV variant of the regular petrol-powered UX. Not much is known about the Lexus RZ yet, but fr