Daihatsu is embroiled in another safety compliance issue, this time encompassing a total of 64 models (including currently produced, developed, or discontinued) across its Japan and international markets. Yes, this also involves Toyota and Perodua cars sold in Malaysia. To surmise, this issue is seperate from what happened back in April (door lining irregularity) and May (side collision test irregularity). A recent investigation by an independent third-party committee revealed 174 new problems w

As we say in our reviews, sheer numbers tell only one half of a car's story. The other half is how these numbers translate to the real world, and therein's the content behind our latest video featuring the all-new 2022 Perodua Alza (D27A). What's to say about Perodua's latest launch we've already said in previous reviews, so this time, Gregory will do the hard work of proving Perodua's numbers right...or wrong. Also read: Review: The all-new 2022 Perodua Alza is the best car for under RM 100k, p

Perodua Nexis and Traz trademarked Could it be for the D27A Perodua Alza replacement model? Perodua now has 6 names at their disposal Perodua has just trademarked not one, but two names that they could potentially use on a new model. The names that Perodua recently trademarked are Nexis and Traz. Both Nexis and Traz are filed under class 12, which typically covers most aspects of a car. Could either name be fitted to the new D27A Perodua Alza replacement model? Or maybe even the upcoming D74A Pe

Following the debut of the all-new Toyota Avanza and Veloz, Daihatsu Indonesia has just taken covers off the equally-new Daihatsu Xenia – the third derivative of one of Indonesia’s best-selling models. With the all-new Xenia, Avanza, and Veloz under their belt, Daihatsu and Toyota will battle the equally-new Honda BR-V, Mitsubishi Xpander, and Suzuki Ertiga in the archipelago. Also Read: All-new 2022 Toyota Avanza debuts: Now FWD, TSS, RM 60k to RM 85k, Malaysia launch next year? Interestingly,

Toyota’s compact car specialist subsidiary Daihatsu will launch a new full-hybrid ‘kei’ (mini) car within financial year 2021, reports Japan’s Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. The business daily also added Daihatsu’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) will go on sale on year later, in financial year 2022. Unlike mild-hybrids, full-hybrids can accelerate from standstill using electric power alone, thus offering a smoother driving experience in stop-go traffic. The stronger electric motor also delivers bet

(Model | Gallery) The Perodua Alza is Malaysia’s most affordable seven-seater, with a starting price of just slightly over RM 54,000 for the cheapest automatic transmission variant. However, the Alza is also very old, having been on the market since 2009. Apart from making dual airbags, ABS and ISOFIX standard across the range – which is good but it’s still below average when compared to a Myvi – and other upgrades in accessories, the Alza is mechanically unchanged for 10 years already. Undernea