Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the full commencement of operations at its newly established research and development facility, Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama, that aims to take a sustainable focus in developing the brand's new models. Yes, it is that Shimoyama referenced on the badge adorning the GR Yaris/GR Corolla's G16E-GTS' engine block. Also read: Review: The Toyota GR Corolla is the result of when heart and soul meets science The badge pays homage to the centre's main test track

Basic information about my car: 2017 Volkwagen Polo Hatchback 1.6MPI RM56,000 Reasons why I bought this car: 1. Need for daily commute to work 2. Cheapest option (at that time) 3. Used (test drive unit) Car selection process ● I had a budget of: RM70,000 ● Models that I have considered include: Used Honda Jazz, Used Mazda 2, New Proton Iriz ● Reasons why I chose this car: 1. Good handling and comfortable 2. The solid feel 3. Comes with rear air-cond User experience ● I have already done: 84,000

For the past couple of years, the compact 7-seater SUV / MPV segment has been relatively quiet. The two most notable launches in recent times include the Honda BR-V's debut in 2017 and the Perodua Aruz's launch in 2018. Come 2022, we expect things to shake up by a fair bit. Over the past few months, Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi introduced all-new or updated versions of their 7-seater SUV / MPV, all of which made their debut in Indonesia. Which is also why we will be using the Indonesian-spec mo

It’s been a long time coming, but the Honda City Hatchback is almost upon us in Malaysia, as Honda Malaysia has just dropped a teaser of its upcoming B-segment hatchback. The caption "Move aside. Y? Because This. Is. It." is clearly referring to the Toyota Yaris. Set to replace the ever-popular GK5 Honda Jazz, the upcoming Honda City Hatchback will aim squarely at the Toyota Yaris, mirroring the Honda City and Toyota Yaris rivalry. Also Read: Malaysians are not waiting for City Hatchback; GK5 Ho

The Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) has released its list of top selling models in Japan for Financial Year 2020 (April 2020 to March 2021). Seven out of the top-10 best-selling models in Japan came from Toyota. The Toyota Yaris (including Yaris Cross and GR Yaris) is Japan’s most popular nameplate, with 202,657 units sold in the last year. This was followed by the Toyota Raize, our Perodua Ativa’s Japanese cousin, with 120,998 units, making it Japan’s best-selling SUV. The Raize’s t

Well, this is rather surprising, as a recent news report from Vietnam has mentioned that Toyota will be introducing the souped-up Toyota Vios GR Sport in the country soon. The left-hand drive Vios GR Sport was earlier previewed to dealers, in which Toyota Vietnam said that the model will be launched some time in February. Like the Malaysian-spec car, the Vios GR Sport that’s set to go on sale in Vietnam appears to don the exact kit, encompassing a unique front bumper, body kit, and spoiler. Howe