Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) a subsidiary commissioned to develop diesel engines for automobiles has become the latest offshoot in a series of certification scandals that have affected the larger Toyota Motor Corporation in recent months. A recent investigation revealed irregularities concerning power output certifications for 3 diesel engines found in 10 Toyota models, crucially the Toyota Hilux and Fortuner which are also sold in Malaysia. TICO scandal affected vehicles Model (Engine)

The association between Proton and Mitsubishi has been fundamental throughout most of the first half of the Malaysian tiger’s existence. While the likes of the Mitsubishi Lancer, Colt, Mirage Asti, Galant Eterna, and Town Box were given the Proton rebadge treatment, there were a few Three Diamond models that only remained in boardroom discussions. One of those proposed rebadges involved a Mitsubishi that was developed solely for the Australian market. If you imagine Australian carmakers, chances

The entire Isuzu D-Max range in Malaysia has just been refreshed with some rather commendable upgrades, led by an electronically-actuated rear differential locker for all 4x4 variants. Nonetheless, that isn’t all Isuzu Malaysia wrote. Ranging from new colour options to dual-channel digital video recorders (DVR), here’s a detailed list of all the changes for the entire D-Max portfolio in the country. For pricing, you can check out the launch article here. Colours Islay grey Mica and Dolomite Whit

2022 saw the launch of two all-new generations of some of the most recognisable Japanese boxy MPVs, the Toyota Noah/Voxy and the Honda Stepwgn. Not wanting to miss out, it appears that the Nissan Serena could be the next mid-sized box on wheels to see an all-new replacement. Though spyshots of the all-new 2023 Nissan Serena, likely given the codename C28, have surfaced in Japan, the next-gen MPV is also spotted making its rounds in Thailand. As it is never sold officially in the Kingdom, the cam

Mitsubishi Xpander leads Honda BR-V Mitsubishi Triton leads Isuzu D-Max Sales up 91 percent The Big-3 Japanese car brands in Malaysia is no longer Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. As of the end of 2021, it’s now Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) ended 2021 with 17,489 vehicles sold. That’s almost double its performance in 2020, when MMM shifted just 9,163 units. Nissan, represented by Edaran Tan Chong Motor, ended 2021 with 12,287 units sold, versus 14,160 units in 2020.

Nearly a month since dealers started accepting bookings, Bermaz Motor has launched the the all-new 2022 Mazda BT-50 in Malaysia. For the Malaysia market, two variants are made available at launch - 1.9-litre High Double Cab and 3.0 High Plus Double Cab, priced at RM 124,179 and RM 143,218, respectively. Both variants are fully-imported (CBU) from Thailand. Also Read: First look at the Malaysian-spec all-new 2022 Mazda BT-50, priced from RM 124k Sales and service tax (SST) discounted prices do no