Peugeot amps up with full-EV SUV Launching in Q4 2022 Up to 310 km range Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn. Bhd. (BAASB, formerly known as Berjaya Auto Alliance Sdn. Bhd.) has confirmed that they'll be launching the 2022 Peugeot e-2008 in Malaysia. The fully-electric French SUV will be launched here sometime in Q4 2022, sources close to the matter confirmed. Which means that BAASB can sell the e-2008 at tax-free prices for a little more than a year, before import and excise tax exemptions for imported (C

Naza has confirmed that it will be taking over the Suzuki distributorship in Malaysia. The Suzuki marque will be represented by a new company called Naza Eastern Motors Sdn Bhd. According to a press release by Naza, the newly-formed company will be the sole distributor for Suzuki in Malaysia. Naza Eastern Motors will provide after-sales service for new-generation Suzuki models only. SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive Chairman/CEO, Naza Corporation Holdings said, “It brings us great hono

Although Malaysians can expect the locally-assembled (CKD) Mazda CX-30 to be introduced in the near future, it may not be too soon. Contrary to AmInvestment Bank's report, checks with Bermaz Auto confirms that there will be no CKD CX-30 for 2021. However, this doesn't completely rule out the model's local assembly. Plans to locally-assemble the model is still afoot, but the CKD CX-30's introduction is only slated for 2022 or later. Locally-assembled CX-30 This news comes on the back of AmInvestm

With the recent launch of the Audi RS6 and RS7, plus the BMW M3 and BMW M4 performance cars on our shores, it seems that there is a shift in direction towards the torque converter transmission (TCT) on core performance models. More importantly, manufacturers like Audi were - up until this point in time - massive proponents of the dual clutch transmission (DCT). Other performance-oriented brands have also followed suit. It wasn't that long ago when the dual-clutch transmission (DCT) was hailed as

The upcoming Kia Sonet has been spied testing in Indonesia ahead of its global launch. The Sonet is the subcompact sister to the much-awaited Kia Seltos. In these spyshots provided by autonetmagz.com, we could see that the Sonet’s overall proportions and camouflage is akin to this leak spotted by Cardekho in India recently. The Sonet shares a platform with the Hyundai Venue and is expected to feature the same engine and gearbox choices: 1.0-litre turbocharged engine (83 PS / 114 Nm) 1.2-litre na

With rumours circulating that Suzuki could be returning to Malaysia under the Naza Group of Companies, let’s take a closer look at what models could be introduced here. Models that could sell well Suzuki Swift Our number one pick is the Suzuki Swift – a fun-to-drive and well-engineered hatchback that is currently in its third iteration. Globally, Suzuki offers the Swift with a wide range of powertrain options, including a naturally-aspirated unit, turbocharged unit, and a hybrid. Within the ASEA