First launched in 2019, the Perodua Aruz is due for a mid-lifecycle update. There was a very minor specs update in 2021, adding side steps, new Passion Red colour, and auto door lock, with no change in styling. This facelifted 2023 Daihatsu Terios that was launched in Indonesia today could provide some hints to our upcoming Perodua Aruz facelift. The Daihatsu Terios / Toyota Rush are sister cars to the Perodua Aruz. Typical for a mid-lifecycle update, there is no change to the powertrain. The 2N

Following the 19-May suspension of sales of hybrid variants of the Daihatsu Rocky and Toyota Raize in Japan due to falsification of UN R135 pole side-impact data, Toyota has announced that the Raize has passed an internal in-house test conducted by Daihatsu. However, sales and deliveries of the Raize Hybrid and its Daihatsu twin remain suspended in Japan as this is only an in-house test. The next step would be to repeat the test in the presence of certification authorities. Note that the suspens

Another Hari Raya has passed with all of us having to adhere to the MCO. Although an opportunity to show off Cik Tiva to friends & family has been missed, we still decided to get her fixed up before the end of Ramadan. And what is it that we wanted to fix? The rattling sound that has reappeared in the rear right corner. So, we’ve informed Perodua again about this issue, and they were quick to arrange an appointment for us. And just like before, Perodua had sent their experts from Perodua HQ to f

Back in January, we reported that Suzuki has commenced production of the Suzuki Jimny at their Gurugram plant in India. The Gurugram plant is the second plant after Suzuki Motor’s plant in Kosai, Japan to build the Jimny. Initially, the target market for the India-made Jimnys were Peru and Columbia, as well as African countries and the Middle East. With this recent piece of news, Philippines can now be added to the growing number of countries. As reported by CarGuide, Suzuki Philippines has shif

Geely will be releasing a new variant of their B-segment SUV to be called the Geely Binyue PRO. It’s expected to make its market debut in China on 15 April 2020. According to Chinese media outlets who received leaked photos of the Binyue PRO, it will be a mere cosmetic enhancement. This is unlike the Geely Boyue Pro which received an extensive upgrade in all aspects. Aesthetically, the Binyue Pro wears a sportier appearance with extended front spoiler lip, side skirts, blacked-out 18-inch alloys

Hilux 2.8 Black Edition introduced Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on selected Innova and Fortuner variants Optional VTS, BSM, RCTA, and rear DVR UMW Toyota Motor has introduced updated version of its IMV range, which includes the Fortuner, Hilux, and Innova. Starting with the Toyota Hilux, UMW Toyota Motor has replaced the Hilux 2.8 L-Edition with the Hilux 2.8 Black Edition. As the name suggest, the Hilux 2.8 Black Edition gets glossy black paint applied to the door handles, fog light covers, s