Toyota has concluded a successful demo run of the prototype Toyota Hilux MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle) in Kasarani, Kenya, possibly highlighting an upcoming Hilux hybrid. The demo run, held in conjunction with Round 7 of the World Rally Championship (WRC) 2023 in Kenya is to prove the viability and reliability of the powertrain, even when driven in harsh and demanding driving conditions. Also read: Germany and Switzerland now admit Toyota is right - engines not the enemy, carbon is, EV-onl

South Africa is now the third country after Thailand and India to manufacture the RG generation Isuzu D-Max. Like Thailand, South Africa has a very strong truck culture, where pick-ups trucks are referred to by the locals as ‘bakkies.’ The South African market Isuzu D-Max will be assembled at the company’s local subsidiary Isuzu Motors South Africa (Pty) Limited’s plant in Gqeberha (formerly known as Port Elizabeth). The South Africa-made Isuzu D-Max will be exported to 34 countries in the Sub-S

Launched in 2008, the Mitsubishi Triton is the closest rival to the Toyota Hilux in terms of price. The latest iteration is a facelift from 2019 which features Mitsubishi’s prominent dynamic shield up front. 4x2 Quest - RM 79,890 4x4 M/T - RM 100,200 4x4 A/T - RM 105,900 4x4 M/T Premium - RM 113,300 4x4 A/T Premium - RM 121,000 4x4 Adventure X - RM 137,900 *OTR price w/o insurance. SST exemption not applicable to commercial vehicles. Imported (CBU) from Thailand, the Mitsubishi Triton also rival

From affordable A-segment sedans to large D-segment saloons, let’s recap and a take a look at some of the most important car launches of 2020. Keep in mind that 2020 has been an unprecedented year, considering that the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the entire economic sector, not just the automotive industry. 2020 Honda City (GN2, GN3) RM 74,191 - RM 86,561 Who can forget Honda Malaysia’s marketing campaign for the all-new 2020 Honda City back in August – one that fired shots at the Toyota

A modern day’s car engine is typically developed to have a service life of around 15 years/250,000 km, provided that you diligently follow the recommended maintenance habits listed in the owner’s manual. Of course, there are many cars that can do a lot more. The problem with looking for a reliable engine is that they are often the ones with the least features. There are no two ways about it – with greater complexity and finer the tolerances, there is a higher probability of things going wrong. T

In a recent announcement by the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi alliance, it has been decided that Mitsubishi Motors will take the lead in the Alliance’s business in South East Asia, while Nissan will take a step back to focus on USA, China, and Japan. What this means is that the Alliance will adopt a so-called ‘Leader-Follower’ system, whereby each Alliance member will focus on developing products in markets they are strongest in. For example, Nissan will stop/cutback on development work for the next