BYD has yet to trouble the top-tier Japanese brands like Toyota or Honda in Malaysia’s overall car sales, but it will soon surpass second tier brands like Ford and Nissan. It has already propelled past VW. According to data compiled by RHB Investment Bank, Sime Darby Beyond Auto, the distributor of BYD cars in Malaysia, sold 1,919 units in the first quarter of 2024. RHB says BYD now controls 71% of Malaysia’s battery EV (BEV) segment. That puts BYD ahead of VW’s 412 units and Volvo’s 560 units,

Following the success of the Perodua Alza’s / Toyota Veloz’s contract manufacturing arrangement, Perodua is set to build another Toyota-badged model at its Rawang plant. According to materials sighted by WapCar, Perodua is working on a yet-to-be-launched D03B model. Said model was also mentioned alongside the D66B, which we already know is the project code for the Perodua Nexis. The Nexis name is yet to be confirmed by Perodua but it is believed to be D66B’s marketing name, based on trademark fi

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has just previewed the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4Matic, alongside the EQB 350 and EQS 450+. The EQC is the EV version of the regular Mercedes-Benz GLC. Just one variant is offered here, the EQC 400 4Matic, with an estimated price of RM 390k. The Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4Matic is expected to reach dealerships by October. Like the other EQ-branded SUVs in Malaysia, the EQC is imported (CBU) from Germany. The EQC benefits from the government's EV incentives, which includes ex

Several units of the upcoming 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross sans camouflage have been spotted at Westport, Klang. It looks like the new B-segment SUV will start as a fully imported model (CBU) from Thailand, before operations to locally assemble (CKD) the car starts at Toyota’s Bukit Raja plant. From what we can see from the photos, the Corolla Cross in the pictures is the lower spec G variant. The interior of the Cross bears close resemblance to the Toyota Corolla Altis, featuring a similar 9-inch

It was one of the worst-selling Perodua models ever, but the Perodua Nautica wasn’t a problematic car. It was the successor to the popular Kembara and Perodua was riding on a wave of successful models then as the second “national” carmaker began to overtake Proton as the best-selling make in Malaysia. To call the Nautica the worst Perodua model because of its lacklustre sales is pretty unfair considering what actually went wrong. But before we dive right into what went wrong with the D55L’s pred

A cross between a traditional hatchback and a tall riding SUV, the so-called crossover segment is now the fastest growing segment in Malaysia. Buyers like the taller seating position offered by such cars because it’s easier to get in/out, and offers a more commanding view of the road ahead. However because crossovers are smaller than a traditional Honda CR-V class type of vehicle, it’s easier to park and cheaper to refuel, thus making such cars ideal for urbanities. The segment is overwhelmingly