Toyota is currently conducting field trials with a battery electric vehicle (BEV) prototype of the current generation Toyota Hilux in Thailand and Australia. The first tangible result of that study will soon materialize in this Toyota EPU concept, which will be making its world debut at this Wednesday’s Japan Mobility Show. Toyota didn’t say what EPU means, but it probably stands for Electric Pick-up. We still don’t know if this concept previews the next generation Toyota Hilux, which is due for

Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT) is now 60 years old and there’s no better way to mark the occasion with the Toyota IMV platform – practically the platform that made TMT what it is today. IMV stands for Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle and it is the basis for three well-known models in this region: IMV 1 to 3 for the Toyota Hilux Single Cab, Space Cab, and Double Cab respectively, IMV 4 for the Toyota Fortuner, and IMV 5 for the Toyota Innova. Upon the arrival of the all-new Toyota Inno

It is the most powerful and most expensive pickup ever sold in Malaysia, brace yourself, the 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor has been unleashed, and it's yours for RM 259,888. The Ford Ranger Raptor's introduction completes a trio of launches by distributor Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) that also include the 2022 Ranger and 2022 Everest this year. Also read: All-new 2022 Ford Ranger launched in Malaysia - 6 variants from RM 108k, Wildtrak from RM 162,888 At the heart of the beast is the bi-turbo 3.0-

The Dakar Rally-inspired 2022 Toyota Hilux GR Sport has made its way to Indonesia, previewed for the first time at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). First launched in Thailand in 2021, the Hilux GR Sport packs additional aesthetic bits and interior upgrades, to give it an edge against other lifestyle-centric pickups such as the Ford Ranger Wildtrak and Mitsubishi Triton Athlete. Also read: Closer look: Thailand's 2021 Toyota Hilux GR Sport In terms of aesthetics, th

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford vehicles in Malaysia, introduced a new 5-year manufacturer’s warranty for all 2021 Ford Ranger. This is a 2-year extension to the original 3-year manufacturer’s warranty. The new 5-year manufacturer’s warranty or 160,000 km (whichever comes first) is part of SDAC’s efforts to offer owners of the Ranger line up with added value. But existing Ranger owners are not left out. SDAC has 2 new warranty extension plans on offer known as the

Lexus Malaysia announced the updated 2020 Lexus LX 570 is now available for booking at all authorized Lexus Centres nationwide. Two variants will be available, the regular LX 570 which starts at RM 1,225,883 and the LX 570 Sport which starts at RM 1,289,938. Both prices are on-the-road without insurance and include a 50% sales tax exemption which is valid until 31 December 2020. By combining luxury and off-road brilliance, the LX 570 brings out the rugged luxury the LX has been famous for. Avail