Daihatsu is known as Japan’s oldest engine manufacturer, the master of small cars, and a favourite among Perodua owners looking to trade their P2 logos for the D. However, did you know that it also has a commendable rally heritage? Yup, Daihatsu was once very much into rallying and competed in various rallies around the world in the 1970s and 1980s. These days, they’re more focused on the grassroots level and at the ongoing 2023 season of the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Rally Challenge, a team is

4 variants across 3 powertrain choices All variants get the Sensing ADAS suite Which variant offers the best proposition? The launch of the all-new 2022 Honda HR-V has come full circle with 4 variants offered across 3 powertrain options. Prices are higher than before, starting from RM 114,800 for the HR-V 1.5 E variant, all the way to RM 140,800 for the range-topping 1.5 RS. Also read: 2022 Honda HR-V launched in Malaysia - from RM 115k; up to 181 PS, choice of 1.5L NA, Turbo, or Hybrid; Sensing

Priced from RM 114,800 to RM 140,800, cheaper than Toyota Corolla Cross 3 engines offered, all 1.5L – NA, turbocharged, hybrid Sensing offered as a standard feature, LaneWatch only for V and RS variants Most complete, all-rounded SUV package on sale in Malaysia This is it, after encountering numerous pandemic-related delays, the RV generation 2022 Honda HR-V has finally gone on sale in Malaysia. It was worth the wait as nothing else on the market matches the HR-V’s well-balanced package, offerin

Besides Toyota and Daihatsu, another important brand that contributes to Indonesia’s booming automotive industry is Honda which has been exporting locally-assembled (CKD) models overseas since 1992. The all-new 2022 Honda BR-V is spearheading PT Honda Prospect Motor’s (HPM) ambitions with 69 units bound on a boat for the Caribbean. Aside from exporting to markets around Southeast Asia, the Indo-built BR-V will be exported to around 30 countries around the world. The latest markets to receive the

Safety and comfort were also the other motivating reasons behind the government’s decision to replace its fleet of ageing Proton Perdanas with Toyota Vellfires as its official cars, said Minister of Finance Tengku Zafrul at the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. Zafrul was replying to a question by Bayan Baru’s Member of Parliament Sim Tze Tzin. Zafrul also reiterated his earlier reply that the government can no longer extend its lease for the Proton Perdana because Proton no longer makes the model, and al

Base model cars with steel wheels and unpainted bumpers are pretty much a thing of the past in Malaysia. In its lowest trim, the Proton X50 is still well-equipped and starts at RM 72,900* (1.5T Standard). But what if there was a cheaper variant? Well, Theophilus Chin has had enough free time to render this Proton X50 “Kosong Spec” in white, complete with steelies and to be honest, it doesn't look too bad. Base spec or “kosong spec” cars have always been great for those who needed nothing more th