UMW Toyota Motor has launched the new generation 2024 Toyota Hiace in Malaysia. Available only in only one super-longwheelbase (SLWB) high-roof window van variant, the new Hiace is imported from Japan (CBU), priced from RM 169,000. The Japan-made Hiace SLWB will be sold alongside the previous generation Hiace standard wheelbase (SWB) panel van, which is still being produced at Toyota’s Shah Alam plant, only as a panel van. The new generation SWLB is powered by a new 2.8-litre 1GD-FTV turbodiesel

Happening at the end of the month will be the annual Tokyo Motor Show, these days called the Japan Motor Show (JMS) 2023, and as usual it's a celebration of all things classic, reworked, modern, and future ideas. Tokyo Auto Body – the manufacturing subsidiary of Toyota – will be showcasing a little bit of everything, starting with the 2024 Toyota Global Hiace BEV concept. 2024 Toyota Global Hiace BEV Concept Fitting to Toyota's greater 'multi-pathway' goals will be Toyota's aim of cleaning up th

This is the Geely Farizon E6. If it looks familiar, that’s because Farizon saw the fifth-generation Toyota Hiace and practically put it through a photocopy machine. As a brief recap, Farizon is a sub-brand under Geely's massive umbrella of brands, responsible for EV commercial vehicles. But unlike the petrol- or diesel-burning Hiace, the Farizon E6 ditches those in favour of a single rear-mounted electric motor that does 136 PS. Geely offers the Farizon E6 with two battery capacities, 50.25 kWh

The fifth-gen Toyota Hiace (H200) in Malaysia has been largely unchanged ever since it was introduced here in 2006 though overseas, there is the sixth-gen H300 which made its launch in 2019. While some Malaysian tradesmen are wondering when will the larger H300 would be launched here, we aren’t the only market to still offer the H200. It’s still offered in Japan which just like Malaysia, never received the grandiose basis to the Majesty/GranAce. Though the GranAce is available in Japan, the comm

It appears that the electrified section of the light commercial van segment here might be doubling in size soon if these recent photos are anything to go by. The Maxus eDeliver 3 was spotted recently outside Averis Tower in the Bangsar South area sporting a pair of trade plates, possibly indicating that a launch is imminent. If all the stars and charging stations align, the eDeliver 3 should be launched by the year end and will join the only other electric light commercial van, the CAM / DFSK EC

Nissan owners in Malaysia, you are now able to give your Nissan its much-needed service, as Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis (TCEAS) has received approval from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to partially resume their operations. Do note that services are limited by MITI's approval to just: service maintenance, minor repairs, and vehicle breakdown services. Owners can set an appointment either by calling their nearest service centre, DriveOn mobile app, TCEAS website or Niss