Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL) and Subaru Corporation have announced the cessation of Complete Knock Down (CKD) operations in Southeast Asia. The company will pivot towards importing Complete Build Up (CBU) vehicles from Japan. The decision, disclosed in a filling with Hong Kong's Stock Exchange, is a response to evolving market dynamics and a forward-looking approach aimed at ensuring sustained growth in the automotive industry. The CKD operations in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cam

British electrification specialist Equipmake has launched a 3D-printed electric motor that weighs just 20 kgs and produces approximately 300 PS, or about as much as the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder found in the Volkswagen Golf R. Dubbed the Ampere-220 e-axle – this compact electric motor is one of the most advanced 3D-printed electric motors in the world with all power electronics, including the company’s own silicon carbide inverter, and an integrated transmission system in a compact un

If you somehow thought that Volkswagen's pivot into the electric vehicle (EV) era will result in less performance vehicles, well, maybe it's time to rethink that: this is the Volkswagen ID.X concept, and it's every bit today's Golf R, albeit an electrified one. Sitting on VW's new all-electric modular platform - dubbed MEB - the ID.X shares a few components with the rest of the electric-only ID lineup. Chief among them is the 82 kWh battery pack from the ID.4, and electric motors that make a pea

A 7-seater makes sense for someone who wants a vehicle large enough to carry the whole family for a trip back to their hometown. Whether it's an MPV, an SUV, or a crossover, there's still a demand for them in Malaysia. But what if you’re considering a 7-seater that wouldn’t break your wallet? There are a few brand-new 7-seaters which cost under RM 100,000. The online classifieds offer even more options if you don’t mind going second-hand. So, for this Top Rank, we take a look at 7 of the most bu

Subaru owners in Malaysia, you are now able to get your beloved Subaru for the much needed service at selected Subaru service centres all over Malaysia, as TC Subaru has received approval from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to partially resume their operations. Do note that only limited services are authorized by MITI during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period, such as service maintenance, minor repairs, and vehicle breakdown services. Owners are required to contact

When MINI Malaysia launched the facelifted 2019 MINI Clubman, they also launched the John Cooper Works Clubman along with it. MINI’s John Cooper Works Clubman is one of two revolutionary JCW variant that made a mark in MINI’s 60 year history as under the bonnet holds MINI’s most powerful engine yet! How much is it? The 2019 MINI JCW Clubman is priced at RM 358,888. That’s at least RM 60,000 more expensive then the Cooper S variant. Like the Cooper S variant the 2019 MINI JCW Clubman comes import