Peugeot isn’t largely known for its pick-up trucks but it has been in the business for years dating all the way back to 1938 with the Peugeot 202 commercial flatbed vehicle. 85 years later, the latest pick-up truck to wear the French Lion makes its official launch in Malaysia, the 2023 Peugeot Landtrek. Fully-imported (CBU) from China, the Peugeot Landtrek is the fourth model to be introduced in Malaysia under newly-appointed Peugeot distributor Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB). The only var

Sat on the start/finish straight, I await a countdown to launch the new 2023 Toyota GR Supra 6-Speed Manual (6MT). Moments before – I ease up on the clutch to figure out the all-important bite point is, the point at which the engine and manual transmission become seamlessly connected and power can be put to the ground. Out the gates, progress is measured, but almost as soon as the rev needle touches the 3,000 rpm mark, the 2023 GR Supra 6MT explodes with power, and the staccato notes of the exha

Mercedes-Benz Thailand is geared up to export the W223/V223 Mercedes-Benz S450 to Vietnam. Under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) with Mercedes-Benz Vietnam, the first batch of cars is will be exported to Vietnam within this year. The Mercedes-Benz S450 is assembled at the Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Thailand plant in the Samut Prakan Province. Roland Volger, President of Mercedes-Benz Thailand, said, “After the launch of the new S-Class last year and it has been well received by custo

It looks like the 2020 Hyundai Kona will be making it to Malaysia after all as our friends over at PanduLaju have reported a sighting of the B-segment SUV with trade plates! This is the first time since the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) that the Hyundai Kona has been seen in Malaysia. Yes, plans for the SUV’s arrival has long been in talks. The SUVs were spotted near Oasis Ara Damansara, which is where Hyundai Sime Darby Motor’s (HSDM) headquarters is now located. Based on t

Wanna learn how to drift but can’t afford a Toyota 86? Why not get yourself the Toyota Avanza instead? Both are rear-wheel drive (RWD), powered by 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine, and are offered in both manual and automatic transmission. The viral video above proved that not only the Avanza can drift gracefully, but it doesn't topple over too, contrary to what most people think. Granted the 86 is strictly a 2-door coupe, the Avanza comes with extra doors for the rear passengers, bi

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) brought in limited units of the Toyota GR Supra to the local market and most of them have been snapped up by esteemed buyers and enthusiast. At RM 568k per pop, the GR Supra is a rare sight and it's bound to turn heads wherever it’s parked. However, for those who want to have their own car stand out at the GR Supra owners meeting, Wing Hin Motorsports have the solution for them. Introducing the GR parts by Toyota Racing Development (TRD), distributed by official TRD distr