Volvo Car Manufacturing Malaysia’s (VCMM) Shah Alam plant, a wholly owned subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation, is throttling down output as the export of Volvo internal combustion engine (ICE) cars to Thailand slows. The VCMM plant produced zero cars in three out of the first six months of this year (January, April, and June), according to production data compiled by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). Between January to June 2024, the VCMM plant produced just 438 cars, 88% lower than th

The announcement of the distributorship agreement between BYD and Sime Darby Motors has confirmed the launch of two BYD EV models, the BYD Atto 3 and BYD e6. In this article, we'll brief you through the BYD e6. Separately, here's our guide for the BYD Atto 3. What is the BYD e6? The BYD e6 is an all-electric MPV that’s about the size of a Toyota Innova, measuring 4,695 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall, with a wheelbase stretching at 2,800 mm. Size comparison Dimensions e6 Innova Serena Leng

Japan has one of the highest fuel prices in the world. Despite it being home to many of the world’s biggest automotive names, Japan actively discourages the use of personal cars, especially in the city. To promote public transport – as any sustainably developed country should – Japan imposes two types of taxes on petrol – consumption tax (similar to GST) and petrol tax. Fuel prices in Japan now average around RM 5.40 per litre for regular petrol (RON 89 to RON 95), and RM 5.75 per litre for high

The Toyota Corolla Cross is Toyota’s latest foray into the SUV segment. The model has been introduced in several countries including Thailand, Taiwan, Brazil, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Malaysians will launch the Toyota Corolla Cross on 25-March. The model will also be introduced to Japan later this year, where it will compete against the equally-new Honda Vezel (to be sold here as the all-new Honda HR-V). Also Read: Toyota Corolla Cross is heading to Japan in Q3 2021, to rival Honda HR-V The outgo

No matter how you look at it, the Toyota Corolla Cross continues to be a sales hit, as it has consistently outsold the Honda HR-V in Thailand. According to headlightmag’s latest sales data, Toyota sold 2,487 units of the Corolla Cross in November, almost four times more than the Honda HR-V (699 units). The Corolla Cross also outsold rivals such as the MG ZS, Mazda CX-30, Toyota C-HR, Nissan Kicks, Subaru XV, and Mazda CX-3. Year-to-date, the MG ZS remains as the top-seller in Thailand, with a cu

Our friends at Otodriver Indonesia have reported that the Hyundai Kona Electric might be assembled in Indonesia come 2023. The electric car might be produced at the new Hyundai Plant in Cikarang. Their source prefers remain unidentified. The Hyundai Kona Electric had made a public appearance at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS 2018). After that, the car has been spotted several times with a trade plate, presumably being used for staff training. The Hyundai Kona was one of th