With the cost of living crunching on people’s disposable incomes, they’re looking for more affordable ways to mitigate the staggering rise of petrol and also avoid the soul-crushing commuter jams of pre-pandemic life. Can e-mobility move beyond early adopters and break the mainstream?

Malaysians are increasingly getting car advice from social media automotive influencers, instead of regular car dealers. The influencers' transparent and highly detailed approach to vehicle reviews makes them appealing to consumers worried about factors such as cost and convenience.

The pandemic was reason enough for people to get comfortable with e-commerce, and industries were scrabbling to create safe and satisfying online purchase journeys. Nissan@Home is a platform that aims to make it easy to build, test drive, and buy a car from the comfort of your couch.

Toyota is facing production challenges, with would-be buyers faced with a four-year wait for the revamped Cruiser model. With a pique in domestic travel in Japan causing greater demand for Toyota’s iconic car, supply chain issues are preventing Toyota from matching demand with supply.