Dinamikjaya Motors, a subsidiary of Bermaz Auto and sister company to Mazda distributor Bermaz Motor, is expected to launch the new generation 2024 Kia Sportage in Q4 this year. This is according to a newsletter by RHB Investment Bank. The Kia Sportage was last sold in Malaysia in 2019, towards the end of Naza’s tenure as Kia’s distributor here. The current fifth-generation Kia Sportage (model code NQ5) was launched in Korea in July 2021. When launched in Malaysia, the 5-seater C-segment Sportag

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has launched Max Certified, a used car program that provides customers with a convenient way to shop for pre-owned Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia. The program allows customers to browse through various Mitsubishi models available at Mitsubishi Motors dealers across the country and trade in their existing Mitsubishi vehicle for a new one. Under the Max Certified program, all used cars undergo a thorough 150-point inspection by professionally-trained Mitsubishi sp

The irony for the Lexus brand is that the Americans love it more than the Japanese. Part of this has to do with the fact that Lexus was first launched in the US in 1989 but the first Lexus store didn’t appear in Japan until 2003. The other reason is also because few countries are more brand conscious than Japan. So while Lexus ‘The relentless pursuit of perfection’ motto has built an tank-strong reputation for reliability and excellent customer care, the reality is that as a luxury lifestyle pro

Doing away from the standard blacks, whites, and silvers, Mazda has been (literally) adding more colour to its array of models. Soul Red Crystal and Polymetal Grey are some of the more familiar hues but joining the mix is Platinum Quartz Metallic which is offered on the updated 2022 Mazda CX-30. The updated CX-30 was introduced back in March and is fully imported (CBU) from Japan. Prices for one of the most beautiful cars on sale have gone up by around RM 1,000. The unit shown here is the 1.8D H

The new 2020 Subaru XV facelift has officially launched in Japan featuring a new Plasma Yellow Pearl colour, a new front end, and new feature called e-Active Shift Control for mild hybrid variant. Sales in the country are expected to start in October 2020. From the front, the XV now sports a new front grille and a redesigned front bumper while the rear remains largely the same. It also gets new aluminium 17-inch or 18-inch wheels. The highlight of the exterior changes is the introduction of a br

The 2020 Lexus NX in Malaysia is now fitted with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard. The revision has also been extended to the Lexus ES. That said, the 8.0-inch infotainment display remains the same, similar to the Lexus ES (ES 250 Premium) and Lexus RX (RX 300 Premium). Upper variants of the Lexus ES (ES 250 Luxury) and RX (RX 300 Luxury, RX 300 F Sport) are fitted with a larger 12.3-inch unit. To recap, back in 2019, the Lexus NX was given a rather comprehensive update, whereby all va