New, SST-inclusive prices for the Proton X50 in Malaysia are out, naturally seeing an increase of 9% to 10%. The new prices of the X50, as confirmed by dealers, are as follows: Proton X50 prices in Malaysia Variant Price Standard RM 86,300 (up RM 7,100) Executive RM 93,300 (up RM 8,500) Premium RM 101,800 (up RM 8,600) Flagship RM 113,300 (up RM 10,000) Bear in mind that it was first launched in 2020, when locally-assembled cars (CKD) were still exempt from the Sales and Services Tax (SST). The

The ripple effects of Malaysia's movement control order (MCO) can be felt in other parts of the world, one of which sees Proton's Pakistani operations now grappling with a further delay to their plans of beginning local assembly (CKD) there. Al-Haj Automotive Private Limited - Proton's exclusive authorised distributor and assemblers in Pakistan - issued a statement on 6-July clarifying the matter. The company says that while they're "equipped to start local assembly of Proton vehicles", a "hold-

It is confirmed! The locally-assembled (CKD) Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 will be launching this month! Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) released a teaser confirming that the SUV will be launched on 25 February 2021 via Facebook Livestream. Recharge is Volvo’s new overarching sub-brand that encompasses all its electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. Recharge will replace the previously used 'Twin Engine' monicker. With the Volvo XC40 Recharge T5, VCM now has PHEV variants for all its models. T

Come August 2020, the all-new, fourth-generation Honda Jazz will go on sale in China. The model was leaked onto the internet back in May, donning a different front fascia compared to the one we saw in Tokyo. Unlike its Japanese counterpart, the China market Jazz (sold in China as the Fit) has a proper front grille, while the Japanese Jazz gets a more flat-looking, one-piece front-end. In fact, the front bumper design for both models are different. Buyers in China also have the option which is th

The current Volkswagen Tiguan has been on sale here since 2017, and it desperately needs a facelift, particularly in the safety department if it wants to fight the likes of Proton X70 and Honda CR-V. Details on the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan are sparse, but Volkswagen has released the teaser image sketch above, showing an entirely new front end that has the vibe of the recently launched 2020 Volkswagen Passat. The facelifted front end is consistent with the leaked spy shot of the facelifted Volkswag

Although all Renault showrooms will be closed during the nationwide movement control order from 18 to 31 March 2020, customers can continue to buy or subscribe for a Renault vehicle via the Renault E-Store. Launched by TC Euro Cars (TCEC) last month, customers can select the Renault of their choice, upload their documents and make their payments online at renault.com.my. While TCEC is offering the option of door-to-door delivery of each customer’s new or subscribed vehicle - which will be saniti