Isuzu Motors has announced a significant THB 32 billion (~RM 4.1 billion) investment in Thailand to kickstart the manufacturing of battery cells and production of EV pick-up trucks in the region. The Thai investment is part of a larger JPY 1 trillion (~RM 32.1 billion) to be funnelled across the company until 2030, as the company hopes to make Thailand a production and export hub for EV pick-up trucks, The Bangkok Post reports. The investment in Thailand will focus on establishing EV production

Think the Ford Ranger Raptor is too common with too many fakes on the road? By mid-2023, there will be an official, Ford-approved right-hand drive Ford F-150. Currently, the Ford F-150 is only available in left-hand drive format, sold predominantly in North American markets of USA and Canada, but it’s also available in China. There are right-hand drive F-150 models available, one of it is even sold in Malaysia by a grey importer but these are all converted units and the work is not recognized by

Flip open a dictionary and under the phrase “lifestyle truck,” you’ll find a picture of the Ford Ranger T6. You really won’t but you should. It defined the lifestyle aspect of pick-up truck ownership. To drive that home, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC); the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia, unveiled an experiential programme called “Ford Ranger Getaways” to allow enthusiasts to experience the versatility of the Ranger through specially designed excursions. An industry first, the programme i

Pending any last-minute U-turns, the current sales and service tax (SST) exemption/discount in Malaysia under the PENJANA scheme ends on 30-June 2021. That's only a little more than a month away. Under this scheme, fully-imported (CBU) cars enjoy 50% SST discount, while locally-assembled (CKD) models enjoy 100% SST exemption. Get User's Mobile Form Which means that car prices are expected to go up again come 1-July 2021. This article is about Mazda, but we'll also be writing about other brands a

The C-segment SUV market is surely one of the most competitive in Malaysia. With almost every major carmaker offering one, it’s not hard to see why these are gaining popularity among Malaysians. They are spacious and practical for a growing family, with some even offering 7 seats. Plus, with a higher driving position, it’s probably an ideal vehicle for those who wish to command more presence on the road. But while practicality and size are determining factors in getting a C-segment SUV, another

The Proton X70 is priced at RM 99,800 - 123,800 and comes in four variants, offering a five-year unlimited mileage warranty. Proton X70 Price Variant Price（RM） Proton X70 Standard 2WD 99,800 Proton X70 Executive 2WD 109,800 Proton X70 Executive AWD 115,800 Proton X70 Premium 2WD 123,800 The new car is built on the basis of Geely Bo Yue. The Proton X70 is positioned as a C-segment SUV, its price has considerable advantages, almost close to the price of the B-segment SUV such as the Honda BR-V. Th