The Forgotten, Affordable Honda Freed

Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my

08-Jan-25 20:00

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Revving up today's episode with some automotive news: UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd has launched a sporty sedan, an SUV ready for action, and the GR Yaris, a powerful hatchback with the same thrilling performance! Meanwhile, Volkswagen announced price adjustment for the Touareg R-Line, while Volvo Car Malaysia has also opened bookings for its locally assembled EX30. Also, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested an individual linked to a bribery probe involving heavy vehicle inspections at Puspakom, highlighting the MACC’s commitment to enforcing laws and maintaining the integrity of Malaysia’s public services.

In our discussion segment, the focus is on the recent Volkswagen EV owners data leak we'll talk about how the sensitive data from 800,000 electric vehicles was stored on an unsecured Amazon cloud system, how the breach exposed GPS coordinates and battery levels and more.

Finally, Ali, Richard and Daniel shine a light on the often-overlooked Honda Freed as part of their used car guide! Plus, you can find used models ready to accommodate your family adventures—whether it’s packing up for festive balik kampung trips or enjoying leisurely drives around town.

Photo credit: CarFromJapan.com

Produced by: Ali Johan

Presented by: Ali Johan, Richard Bradbury

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Categories: Cars/Motoring, corruption

Tags: UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd, GR Corolla, Corolla CR Sport, GR Yaris, Touareg R-Line, Volkswagen EV, Amazon cloud system, honda freed, affordable cars, automotive news, cars, primax97, petronas primax97, suv, volkswagen, volvo, malaysian anti-corruption commission, puspakom, macc, bribery, data leak, gps, data breach, mpv,

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