Learning is a never-ending process; this concept applies to driving too. Toyota embodies this culture through the philosophy of continuous improvement – kaizen. As drivers, so should we, given the number of cars we have and the amount of time we spend on the road. When it comes to driving, I’d like to divide it into two categories – street driving and performance driving. There are some overlaps between the two but they are distinct enough to warrant separate consideration, because excelling in

Toyota dealers in Japan have stopped accepting anymore bookings for Toyota GR86 since September 2022, likewise Subaru dealers with the GR86’s sister-car the Subaru BRZ. This has led to speculations that the GR86 (and BRZ) will be discontinued in 2023 once all outstanding bookings are fulfilled. Adding fuel to the rumour is an announcement by a Toyota dealer on its website, on its waiting period advice section, the GR86 is described as "Current model ending." It’s highly unusual to discontinue a

Volvo's first EV model First locally-assembled (CKD) EV in Malaysia Price to be announced on 4-April 2022 Volvo Car Malaysia has launched the all-electric (EV) Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. This marks the third EV launched in Malaysia within one week, following the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Mercedes-Benz EQA. The Volvo XC40 Recharge EV is locally-assembled (CKD) in the Shah Alam plant, making it the first CKD EV in Malaysia. While Volvo Car Malaysia calls this a launch, pricing and detailed speci

Earlier today, the all-new 2021 Suzuki Jimny was launched in Malaysia. Naturally, some eyebrows were raised regarding the dainty SUV's price tag: RM 168,900 - and that's without insurance but with 50% SST discount applied. Though it isn't cheap, interest in the made-in-Japan (CBU) SUV has been strong. Our sources within Naza Eastern Motors - the new distributor of Suzuki models here - tells us that over 50 orders for the Jimny have been placed. Also read: All-new 2021 Suzuki Jimny launched in Ma

It looks like Naza Eastern Motor, the new distributor of Suzuki models in Malaysia, is gearing up to launch the 2021 Suzuki Jimny in Malaysia real soon. As seen in these photos, this Jungle Green example of the Jimny is seen parked beside the 2021 Suzuki Swift Sport – the latter was launched in Malaysia earlier this year. Also Read: 2021 Suzuki Swift Sport launched in Malaysia, priced at RM 140k, 1.4T with 140 PS and 230 Nm Back in May, the company confirmed that they will be launching the 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation and Subaru Corporation have agreed to deepen their business relationship. Toyota announced on Friday that it will increase its stake in Subaru from 16.8% to 20%. In return, Subaru will purchase 80 billion Yen worth of Toyota shares. Both companies also confirmed that they will continue to develop the next generation Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ. Apart from the upcoming Toyota 86/BRZ duo, Toyota and Subaru will also co-develop a platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles