UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has just announced that it ended 2023 with 108,107 units sold, its highest ever since 2012, when it sold 105,151 units. Within the announcement is a quote from President Datuk Ravindran K., which provided some hints on what new Toyota models the company plans to launch in 2024. “As we look forward to 2024, our focus will be on introducing more models, particularly with an emphasis on xEV technologies.” xEV is an umbrella that encompasses battery electric vehicles (BEV), p

Earlier this week, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) launched the Toyota Veloz, a sibling model to the D27A Perodua Alza. While UMWT did not exactly say this, but our Malaysian-spec Veloz is perhaps the highest-spec variant in this region, eclipsing the Indonesian-spec one that was launched earlier. But with all things in life, there is a trade-off in terms of features and the Malaysian-spec Veloz is no different. Exterior – Malaysian Veloz trades front fog lights for DRLs and adds dual-tone paint job Sta

After a strong momentum in July which saw the Honda HR-V achieving its best sales figure in 2022 and overtaking the Toyota Corolla Cross in overall sales up to then, it would see a dip in sales culminating in its weakest sales figures of the year so far in September. The shortfall is due to shortage in semiconductor parts affecting production and deliveries. According to the latest Thai sales data, the Honda HR-V slipped three spots from July to place fourth in September sales with only 497 unit

8-year unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid system Still 440 litres of bootspace despite additional battery pack However, still no electric parking brake (EPB) You've seen the teasers, and finally it's here. UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has officially launched the locally-assembled (CKD) Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid in Malaysia. UMWT has announced that the hybrid Corolla Cross retails for RM 136,550 (on the road without insurance, SST exemptions applied). The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is backed by a

It appears that the current-generation Honda Odyssey could be destined for a second facelift, as spy photos of what appears to be the new model have surfaced. According to sources, the new Odyssey that was spotted in Japan could feature a revised front-end with a sportier design. The camouflage on the rear-end also hint that the MPV will receive some updates there. Furthermore, the source also mentioned that Honda could be introducing the updated Odyssey in Japan as soon as October. Back in 2017

Perodua recently launched their new and improved automatic transmission fluid (ATF) oil, specifically for models produced from 2013 onwards. Rated at D3-SP specification, it is applicable for models like the Myvi, Bezza, Axia, Alza and Aruz. Both red and blue bottles of Perodua Genuine Oil ATF D3-SP contain the same, newly improved formula specially designed for Perodua electronic automatic transmissions (E-AT). Red bottles are only sold at Perodua authorised service centres, while blue bottles