Toyota has announced that it will launch a new mild-hybrid version of its venerable Toyota Hilux in several markets starting mid-2024. Europe and Australia are confirmed. Unlike a two-motor full-hybrid (HEV) like a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, the mild-hybrid (MHEV) Toyota Hilux uses only a small belt-driven motor-generator to assist in acceleration and recover energy – which would otherwise be lost – when decelerating (coasting or braking). However, since this is not a full hybrid like the Toyo

The third-generation Kia Picanto (JA-generation) is a car that is perhaps a bit of a left-field choice in Malaysia, but a hugely successful A-Segment car in many other markets around the world. Small in stature but big on style, the Kia Picanto JA is a well-built, reliable and economical little car which is ideal for first- or second-car buyers, as well as enthusiast types who will enjoy it for the way it drives. Kia PICANTO Overview of the Kia Picanto The Kia Picanto has been on sale in Malaysi

Besides the 2023 Honda Civic Type R (FL5) snatching clicks from attendees, the Honda SUV e:Prototype stands proud at the carmakers booth in the 39th Thailand International Motor Expo. The ambition is clear; this is the closest thing we have to an electric HR-V for now, and it has gone on sale as such in the form of the China-only Honda e:NS1 and e:NP1 twins. A global version exists, the Honda e:Ny1 but that too is is a prototype still. Having this SUV e:Prototype here nonetheless is a good signa

15,880 units delivered is the most since July 2013 as production recovery continues Export sales achieve highest volume in 113 months prior to launch in South Africa National car maker Proton continued its uptick in delivery numbers in August as production volume continued to recover from a slow start to the year. With 15,880 units delivered (domestic + export), the company achieved its best sales month since July 2013, a gap of 109 months, and remains focused on ending 2022 with a fourth consec

The Toyota Raize (and its twin, the Daihatsu Rocky) has been making waves in Indonesia. Certainly, the Perodua Ativa’s Indonesian cousins have more variants too including a 1.2-litre variant with a 6-speed manual transmission as well as a dressed-up GR Sport (GR-S) variant. PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) has received over 1,269 bookings during the first week of its launch in the country. The most popular variant is the GR-S variant but there is a snag for those wanting the kitted-out Raize. Also re

Toyota has confirmed that the company will discontinue the Mazda 2-based Toyota Yaris in the US by this year. This piece of information first made its rounds via a leaked memo from Toyota to its dealerships, confirming that production of the Yaris for the US market will stop in June 2020. A Toyota spokesperson said, "The Yaris sedan and Yaris Hatchback will not be available for model year 2021. Model year 2020 will be the last year for Yaris in the US." Even more saddening is the fact that Toyot