Assuming that the government does not extend the current sales tax (SST) exemption for locally-assembled (CKD) passenger cars, prices are set to increase after 30-June 2022, after which the 10 percent SST resumes. However, the new SST inclusive price will not simply return to pre-pandemic levels, but higher. The Ringgit is now trading at RM 4.40 to 1 US Dollar, its weakest since the ‘98 Asian Financial Crisis. Also read: Post-SST: Car prices to increase more than before, higher than previous Jun

Mazda Thailand has launched the new 2022 Mazda 3 with a new paint finish and equipment updates. Apart from the entry variant that saw a slight increase of 10,000 baht (around RM 1.3k), prices of the upper-rung variants have maintained over the pre-updated model. Current selling prices for the locally-assembled (CKD in Thailand) new 2022 Mazda 3 (Sedan and Liftback) in Thailand are: New 2022 Mazda 3 C - 979,000 baht (≈RM 126k) New 2022 Mazda 3 S – 1,069,000 baht (≈RM 138k) New 2022 Mazda 3 SP – 1

This week, the locally-assembled (CKD) Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid will finally be making its Malaysian debut less than a year after the petrol variants were launched. Needless to say, the crossover version of the Corolla is becoming a common sight on the road. Over in Thailand, the Corolla Cross has been an absolute hit ever since it made its global debut in the Kingdom back in 2020 and in its second year in the market, things aren’t slowing down. According to sales data from the Department of

The Toyota Corolla Cross continues to assert its dominance against rivals in Thailand by capturing the Kingdom’s best-selling sub-compact crossover title for the first half of 2021. According to data compiled by Thailand’s Headlight Magazine, the Corolla Cross captured 35.5% market share with 9,653 units sold between January and June 2021. Following the crossover in second place is the MG ZS with 6,378 units sold. The MG was the Kingdom’s best-selling sub-compact SUV in the same period last year

UMW Toyota Motor has announced that the all-new 2020 Toyota RAV4 will be launched (virtually) on 18-June. No further details have been shared but the interested customers can register their interest on UMW Toyota Motor’s website. Here’s what we know so far: The Toyota RAV4 will be imported from Japan, so don’t expect it to be cheap. Recent changes in sales tax is also not working on the RAV4’s favour it will only widen the price gap between it and archrival Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5, both of whi

The most popular hatchback in the world – the Volkswagen Golf – has debuted in its eighth generation, Mark 8 (Mk8). It sits on an updated version of Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform and the dimensions are just a tad larger than before save for the width, measuring at 4,284 mm in length (26 mm longer), 1,789 mm in width (10mm narrower) and stands 1,456 mm tall (4 mm taller). The wheelbase measures at 2,636 mm (16mm longer). The Mk8 Golf gets five hybrid powertrains, three of which are mild hybrids