UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) is showcasing the Toyota Camry Hybrid at the ongoing Beyond Zero event, held at Technology Park Malaysia from today until 28-February. The hybrid variant shown at the event is a Thailand-imported unit, which has an Atkinson-cycle 2.5-litre Dynamic Force engine, producing 178 PS and 221 Nm, combined with an electronic CVT (E-CVT) and an electric motor delivering 120 PS and 202 Nm. This results in a total system output of 211 PS. Details on the specifications are scarce, wi

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

The list of cars Malaysia is set to welcome is a densely populated one, and among the many models there's the all-new 2022 Honda Civic (FE). Our checks with several sources indicates that the 1.8-litre naturally-aspirated (NA) mill (which currently serves in the Civic FC 1.8 S) will be discontinued, and all variants at launch are very likely to only get the 1.5-litre VTEC turbo engine. This arrangement mirrors that of our regional neighbours – Thailand dropped the 1.8-litre NA option, while Sing

We’ve talked about the Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS) in cars all the time, but yet many Malaysians are still of the mindset that it is an unnecessary system to have. Kia recently interviewed the engineers who worked on the ADAS in the all-new 2021 Kia Sportage and let them show us why we need it. The all-new fifth-generation Kia Sportage made its official world debut just last month and to fit with the new automotive safety regulation standards, the SUV now comes with a full suite of

In conjunction with the Proton Saga turning 35 years old, Proton has just introduced the 2020 Proton Saga Anniversary Edition in Malaysia. The new Saga Anniversary Edition will be limited to just 1,100 units. The 2020 Saga Anniversary Edition is priced from RM 39,300 (0% SST), same as the Saga 1.3 Premium it is based on. With SST in place, the Saga Anniversary Edition is priced from RM 39,800. Changes to this Saga include yellow highlights on the front grille trim, and side mirrors. Rounding up

Let’s paint a scenario, you reverse your spanking new car into a parking lot, hopped out of your car and a good Samaritan came up to inform you that you’re missing a reverse light and strongly advice you to have it changed for safety reasons. FYI, there’s nothing wrong with your car. Because many cars are now equipped with 1 reverse light while the slot for the other light has been replaced with a rear fog lamp. Contrary to popular arguments online (just Google it, it’s quite a heated debate), c