Governments in the US and the Europe Union claim that China is subsidizing the production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the point that there is no production excess capacity, leading to ‘dumping’ of Chinese BEVs in export markets. There is some truth in that claim, but like many complex subjects, a bit more nuances is required to give an honest answer. Despite accusations of dumping cheap BEVs overseas, world No.1 BEV and PHEV manufacturer BYD is selling its cars in export markets at fa

The Honda WR-V currently sold in Japan is completely different to the one offered in Malaysia and other developing markets. It is imported (CBU) from India where the SUV is called the Honda Elevate and since its unveiling in the Land of the Rising Sun, there is reportedly an 8-month waiting period. Seeking to ride on the popularity wave of the smallest SUV in its Japanese line-up, Honda is showcasing a very wild and rugged-looking WR-V at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) which runs from 12-14 Jan

While the Perodua Ativa was the only choice for Malaysians looking for an entry-level SUV prior to the introduction of the Honda WR-V, buyers in neighbouring Indonesia have a bit more variety aside from the Toyota Raize and Daihatsu Rocky. Despite competition from the Kia Sonet and Nissan Magnite, the Ativa’s donor twins easily outsold them. That is until the WR-V entered the ring and since its global debut back in November, the smallest Honda SUV has swiped the crown held by the Raize/Rocky duo

Earlier today, we nipped down to Honda Ban Lee Heng Seremban to witness Malaysia's first public preview of the upcoming 2023 Honda WR-V, and to share a little bit more of what we'll be getting. No photos of the actual car are allowed in the meantime, so we'll be using the Thailand-market car to illustrate. Per the usual Honda nomenclature four variants will be on offer: S, E, V, and the range-topping RS. All models will be powered by the same 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder mill (no

2023 Honda WR-V to challenge Raize, Rocky, and Ativa soon Could be 1.5-litre e:HEV, 1.0-litre turbo, or 1.5-litre NA engine Entry-level SUV that could be priced like a Honda City Ever since the Toyota Raize and Daihatsu Rocky made its debut back in 2020, this entry-level SUV duo has been a sales hit in Japan. Upon its launch in Indonesia, the Raize-Rocky duo also climbed to the top of the sales chart, much like its Malaysian counterpart, the Perodua Ativa. If recent development is of any indicat

The 2020 Mazda CX-30 has just recorded an almost perfect 99 percent score for Adult Occupant Protection in the latest Euro NCAP crash test, setting a new record. This also means that the 2020 Mazda CX-30 is now the safest car ever tested by Euro NCAP, eclipsing the Volvo XC40, which previously held the title with a 97 percent score for adult occupant protection. The five-star rated Mazda CX-30 scored equally well in other areas – 86 percent in child occupant protection (versus the Volvo XC40’s 8