The Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) has issued a total of 10,166 summons on vehicles with modified exhausts in just 7 days. The Modified Exhaust (Noise) Special Operation is currently being carried out nationwide starting from 1-March to crack down on illegal exhaust modification. Harian Metro reports that during the operation, 26,239 vehicles were investigated across the country. The number involves 12,709 motorcycles, 8,678 cars, and 4,852 other types of vehicles. Out o
Mar 9, 2021
When we say “modified”, thoughts like changing the front bumper or adding a rear spoiler would come to mind. And then, occasionally, you will come across modifications that transform a car to look like something else like this Toyota Alphard with a Rolls Royce face. This Toyota Cullinan/ Rolls Royce Alphard (depending on how you look at it), appeared at the famous Daikoku parking lot – Fast and Furious fans would know this place – to deceive the eye of all visitors. Though no changes were made t
Dec 16, 2020
This year not only marked the 20th anniversary of the Proton Waja, but also one of the weirdest Perodua models sold. Before the overwhelming success of the Myvi, Perodua was always overshadowed by Proton. Granted, Perodua and Proton weren’t directly competing then. Perodua focused itself on basic city runabouts with smaller engines and this didn’t affect sales of Proton. Perodua had a very simple 3-car line-up too. The Kancil was meant for beginner drivers, the Rusa was for simple commercial use
Jul 7, 2020
Known more for its fuel efficiency, it is hard to imagine the Perodua Bezza as a performance car. However, photo chopper Theophilus Chin seems to think otherwise with his rendering of a Perodua Bezza fitted with kits from the Toyota GR Yaris. In continuation of renderings of the Perodua GR Axia and the Perodua GR D55L, here is the Perodua GR Bezza. The Perodua Bezza has been around since 2016 and received a very recent facelift in early 2020. Fresh from the factory, the Perodua Bezza produces a
Dec 27, 2020
While the whole nation is abuzz with the Proton X50, there are some who would probably be more interested in the upcoming Perodua D55L. The still-unnamed SUV based on the Toyota Raize/Daihatsu Rocky will be Perodua’s successor to their previous SUVs, the Kembara and the Nautica. For now, we’ll take an off-road trip in the Kembara. It was so well-loved that we speculated Perodua might revive the name for the production D55L. It captured Malaysian hearts to venture the great outdoors or at least t
Oct 3, 2020
Satu Malaysia tengah ‘panas’ dalam kehujanan gembar-gembur Proton X50 semenjak dua menjak ini. Tapi, ada sekumpulan peminat yang hanya parking tepi dan membiarkan gerombolan peminat X50 mengejar senarai tempahan di Proton kerana mereka masih setia menunggu kedatangan Perodua D55L. SUV belum bernama ini ialah model yang berasaskan Toyota Raize/Daihatsu Rocky dan ia akan menjadi pewaris SUV lama Perodua iaitu Kembara dan Nautica. Perodua Kembara sangatlah digemari dan spekulasi kami ialah Perodua
Oct 5, 2020
Tahun ini, kita bukan sahaja memasuki tahun ke-20 bagi Proton Waja, tetapi ia juga ulangtahun bagi salah satu model Perodua yang paling ‘aneh’ pernah dijual. Sebelum kehebatan Myvi terkenal seantero Malaysia, Perodua seringkali dibayangi oleh Proton. Hakikatnya, Perodua dan Proton tidak bersaing secara langsung ketika itu. Matlamat Perodua berfokus pada pemanduan biasa di bandar dengan enjin lebih kecil, dan ini tidak mengganggu jualan Proton. Pada masa yang sama, Perodua mempunyai barisan 3 ker
Jul 8, 2020
Life has always been unfair for Norfarrah Syahirah Shaari, who was born without arms. Completing simple daily tasks that most of us take for granted, she has to complete it using only her legs. Still, not having a pair of arms has not stopped the spunky 32-year old from Perak from living an independent life. Recently, Norfarrah made a name for herself when it was reported that she has been voluntarily sewing protective gowns for medical frontliners battling Covid-19. Yes, she threads a needle wi
Apr 16, 2020
For those who visited the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (2018 KLIMS) would have seen Perodua’s mild hybrid technology showcase, sitting quietly at Perodua’s booth. Sources say that the next-generation Perodua Alza will be based on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA), possibly merging with the Toyota Avanza. Considering that the current-generation Toyota Avanza has been around for almost a decade and a replacement model is due, we believe that the Avanza that OtoDriver mentio
Nov 24, 2020
Pada awal pembabitan Perodua dan Proton dalam industri automotif Malaysia, kedua-dua jenama Malaysia ini menggunakan nama yang agak menarik pada barisan model mereka. Siapa yang tidak ingat dengan Perodua Kancil, Kelisa, Rusa yang menggunakan nama haiwan? Perodua mula mengubah strategi nama model mereka sekitar tahun 2005 dengan Perodua Myvi. Selepas itu, nama yang lebih unik dipilih seperti Perodua Viva (Untuk Hidup dalam bahasa Latin), Perodua Axia (diolah dari nama benua Asia, dengan menukark
Sep 11, 2020
In a blink of an eye, it has been 15 years since the launch of the Perodua Myvi. The current Myvi, launched in 2017, is now in its third generation and is no longer related to any Japanese market Daihatsu. Sales of the current generation started back in 2018, so it is about time for Perodua to introduce refreshments to the car. Wondering that it hasn’t been long since the current Myvi was introduced, is it time for a facelift already? If you take a look at Perodua’s model trend, the Myvi’s gener
Jul 9, 2020
With all the attention focused on the upcoming Perodua D55L, one could easily forget that Perodua has another surprise up its sleeves. Case in point is the next-generation Perodua Alza, which could see the light of day sometime in late-2021 or early-2022. Recall that the Perodua Alza is one of the oldest new cars you can buy today, as the model was introduced in Malaysia way back in 2009. Over the course of 11 years, the Perodua Alza received numerous updates, though mechanically, it remained la
Aug 18, 2020
We all have that neighbour that loves the sound of a booming exhaust system. But what is worst is when they decide to rev their cars hard just for fun, breaking the peaceful quietness of the neighbourhood. This man in Johor has had enough of his neighbour’s car and decided to shoot at it in retaliation! Iskandar Puteri Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Dzulkhairi Mukhtar told the media that the 21-year-old Perodua Myvi owner made a police report when he found gunshot marks on the driver side
Feb 18, 2021
Here in Malaysia, or even anywhere else in South East Asia, we don’t think very highly of the Toyota Innova. Malaysians in particular can’t get over the fact that it rides on the same underpinnings as a rudimentary Toyota Hilux pick-up truck. Tough and good for carrying loads yes, but not for refinement. Over in Indonesia, theToyota Innova is very popular. It’s seen as a step up from the Toyota Avanza, the default car for Indonesia, similar to our Perodua Myvi. Still, Indonesians don’t see it as
Apr 1, 2020
Memang biasa kita dengar sejak kebelakangan ini – orang hilang pekerjaan atau dipotong gaji disebabkan oleh pandemik COVID-19 yang melanda dunia. Seperti satu kuasa yang sukar ditahan, orang ramai terpaksa akur dengan ketentuan dan mula mencari cara untuk meneruskan kelangsungan hidup. Ada juga yang menganggap perkara ini sebagai satu peluang untuk akhirnya memulakan perniagaan sendiri. Sebelum ini, kita gemar bercerita dengan rakan-rakan di pejabat tentang impian kita untuk bekerja sendiri dan
Nov 17, 2020
The current generation Proton Saga, sometimes referred to as the P2-13A Saga, has been on the market since 2016. To keep it ahead of its biggest competitor the Perodua Bezza, Proton gave the A-segment Proton Saga sedan a mid-lifecycle facelift in 2019, adding a new touch screen infotainment, and a new Hyundai-sourced 4-speed automatic replacing the previous car’s lousy CVT, and more importantly, drop its price to be lower than the Bezza. Since the current Saga is basically a heavily modified ver
Dec 17, 2020
Honda Motor’s headquarters in Tokyo has announced that it will be stepping in to assist local authorities in Tokyo in transporting mildly ill patients living within Tokyo’s Minato and Shibuya district. Honda will be providing specially modified units of Step WGN and Odyssey minivans for non-emergency medical transport purposes. The vehicles will have a partition installed between the first row seats and the rear, while the climate control has been modified to maintain a constant negative pressur
Apr 15, 2020
Landskap ekonomi yang kurang menentu ketika ini sedikit sebanyak akan mencuit perasaan untuk memulakan perniagaan. Tahukah anda, di waktu sukar ini, kereta terpakai mengalami permintaan yang mendadak? Bagi mereka yang kurang bernasib baik, sekarang adalah masa yang terbaik untuk merancang. Lagipun, kajian mendapati bahawa rakyat Malaysia cenderung untuk memiliki 1 kenderaan untuk pelbagai kegunaan. Jika anda mahu bermula dengan langkah kanan, apa kata pastikan kenderaan untuk mencari rezeki ters
Jan 20, 2021
You are not the only one who think that cars are getting a little bit too expensive. Malaysians have long complained about high car prices due to our lopsided tax structure but actually, this is a question asked by consumers from all over the world. Data from USA’s Edmunds.com show that the average transaction price for a new car has gone up from USD 23,900 in year 2008 to almost USD 39,000 in 2019, the last available pre-pandemic level data. This flies against conventional logic. You would thin
Jan 20, 2021
The planned release of the fastest ever 2021 Kia Optima GT was originally set for the USA only, but the car has recently been spotted testing on South Korea roads. Does this mean the Optima GT will be available worldwide? Though the 2020 Kia Optima is already on sale, the launch of this slightly modified and fastest ever version has yet to make a debut due to the coronavirus. The planned release was originally scheduled in April but has been pushed back indefinitely. To be clear, the Kia Optima
Jun 15, 2020
Mungkin antara anda ada yang perasan harga kereta baru semakin mencanak naik. Rakyat Malaysia dah lama mengadu tentang harga kereta yang mahal disebabkan oleh struktur cukai kita yang ‘tak adil’. Tapi, sebenarnya inilah persoalan yang membelenggu bukan saja oleh orang kita, tapi juga konsumer di seluruh dunia. Data yang dikumpul Edmunds.com dari Amerika Syarikat menunjukkan purata harga transaksi bagi kereta baharu telah meningkat dari USD 23,900 pada tahun 2008 hingga USD 39,000 pada tahun 2019
Jan 25, 2021
Perodua Kembara telah menjadi ikon negara kerana ia cukup laris. Untuk itu, Perodua berhasrat untuk menyambung kejayaan tersebut melalui Perodua Nautica. Tanpa sebarang permasalahan teknikal, ia telah menjadi model Perodua yang paling teruk dari segi jualan. Sebelum kami merungkai punca sebenar, mari kita ikuti sejarah kereta "nasional" yang bermula sejak tahun 1985. Sekiranya anda mengikuti sejarah automotif di Malaysia, anda mungkin mengetahui bahawa syarikat Proton dan Perodua memiliki keisti
Oct 15, 2020
If you've been following our posts, you'd know that the head-turning all-new 2021 Toyota Harrier is heading to Malaysia very soon. Loads of you have commented positively on the car's looks, but Modellista thinks they can do better by modifying it. Have they improved on it? Or quite the opposite? Take a peek at these photos and tell us below. Also read: Launching soon in Malaysia, register your interest for the 2021 Toyota Harrier Less subtle, but more sharpness Called the 'Avant Emotional Style'
Apr 7, 2021
Looks like the Perodua Myvi is affected by the global fuel pump issues as well. Following the recalls issued by UMW Toyota (UMWT) for Toyota and Lexus vehicles and Honda Malaysia in June, Perodua has also issued a recall for their third-generation Perodua Myvi. The global fuel pump recall exercise was first issued by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in March 2020. The recall affected over 3.2 million vehicles under the corporation and looks like this includes Daihatsu as well. TMC first started lo
Aug 7, 2020
The question that many of you guys have been waiting for is almost here – how well does the upcoming 2021 Perodua D55L drive? Keep in mind that this review was done at Perodua's Rawang test track, but no photos were allowed. Apart from opening bookings a week ago, Perodua has only revealed estimated prices of the D55L. The D55L range kicks off with the X variant, priced from RM 62,500, while the H variant is price from RM 67,300. As for the range-topping AV variant, its estimated price is RM 73,
Feb 24, 2021
MINI has pushed pass the previous boundary of 253 PS with the introduction of their new 2019 MINI John Cooper Works Clubman - the most powerful MINI to ever be sold in Malaysia. With an asking price of RM 358,888 the JCW Clubman comes imported from Oxford, United Kingdom. If you think the JCW Clubman looks wider than its predecessor, that’s because of the completely redesigned appearance compared to its predecessor. The JCW Clubman sports a new modified front bumper, front spoilers with larger s
Nov 8, 2019
The Covid-19 pandemic has left many struggling financially in its wake, it doesn't help that our country has once again reinstated the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) thanks to the third wave of the pandemic. With no light at the tunnel just yet. many are turning towards a different method of earning. The most common business that many has turned to is the car boot sale concept. So, here’s a guide of the best 4-wheeled companion to set up that stall of your dreams. We understand that i
Nov 21, 2020
Perodua Axia Walaupun Covid-19 menjadi penggugat industri automotif kita, Perodua berjaya menjual sebanyak 23,119 unit kereta pada bulan November 2020 - termasuk 5,027 unit terjual pada 30 haribulan - paling banyak pernah didaftarkan dalam masa sehari. Angka penjualan Perodua pada bulan November sedikit lebih rendah dari Oktober (26,852 unit) dan September (25,035 unit). Berikut adalah pecahan daripada penjualan Perodua bulan November 2020. Pecahan penjualan Perodua November 2020 Model Unit Pero
Dec 2, 2020
Following last week’s unveiling of the Perodua Myvi S-Edition, it seems that the model isn’t an authorised, actual spec from Perodua - but rather an independent modification. You can read the statement in full below: Official Statement by Perodua President & Chief Executive Officer on the launch of the Perodua Myvi S-edition in Brunei On 4th July 2020, Perodua Brunei introduced its own version of the Myvi 1.3L G variant, dubbed the S-Edition, which include enhanced body kits which were sourced i
Jul 9, 2020
Perodua D55L Pasaran SUV akan menjadi semakin hangat apabila Perodua D55L dijangka akan hadir pada tahun 2021. Walaupun masih dalam pembangunan, hype untuk Perodua D55L sedang membara apatah lagi model asasnya boleh disesuaikan dengan kit badan Modellista! Modellista adalah syarikat modifikasi yang terkenal dengan model-model Toyota. Selain daripada Daihatsu Rocky dan Toyota Raize (kembar Perodua D55L), kit Modellista sudah banyak menaikkan imej garang pada Toyota Alphard, Toyota Vellfire dan ju
Dec 11, 2020
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