No Opinions Without Experience: The MCOTY Promise

At the Malaysia Car of the Year (MCOTY) awards, we believe in one thing above all else: experience. Before we recommend a car, we drive it. Before we judge it, we live with it. That’s the MCOTY promise. As judges, we’re not just reading spec sheets and looking at photos. We’re hitting the road, testing the performance, feeling the handling, and experiencing the car as you would.   Stay tuned for the MCOTY 2024 winner announcements and discover the cars that truly impressed us on the road.

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Meet the Experts Behind the Malaysia Car of the Year Awards!

Ever wondered how the Malaysia Car of the Year (MCOTY) awards are decided? Meet Yamin Wong, the founder of MCOTY and chairman of our esteemed panel of judges!   Yamin and the team of passionate automotive journalists have been test driving and reviewing hundreds of cars each year, for up to four decades.   Mission: To translate their expertise into a reliable guide for all Malaysian new car buyers.   With over 20 award categories, no stone is left unturned in the quest to find the best vehicles in the market. From performance and technology to design and value, every…

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Malaysia Car of the Year 2024: Celebrating 20 Years of Automotive Excellence!

Mark your calendars for the 20th anniversary edition of the Malaysia Car of the Year (MCOTY) awards, presented by Mobility Media! On January 16th, 2025, we’ll be crowning the best vehicles in Malaysia across MORE THAN 20 CATEGORIES, including: – Overall Car of the Year – ⁠Person Of The Year – Crossover of the Year – Hatchback of the Year – MPV of the Year – SUV of the Year – Sedan of the Year   Join us as we celebrate two decades of automotive excellence and recognize the vehicles that are shaping the future of driving in Malaysia. Visit…

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ASEAN NCAP Boosts EV Safety with New Crash Tests!

Electric vehicle safety just got a major upgrade in Southeast Asia! ASEAN NCAP has introduced a new crash test protocol specifically for EVs, with stricter standards for battery safety, electrical safety, and occupant protection. This means safer EVs on our roads and greater peace of mind for drivers and passengers

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