Sime Darby Auto Connexion-Ford (SDAC-Ford) announced that 2023 saw a new sales record for Ford vehicles in Malaysia. 8,858 units of the Ford Ranger and Ford Everest were sold across the country last year. A key contributing factor to the company’s success is SDAC-Ford’s steady expansion of its dealership network. Last year, it broke ground on the latest RM 12 million Ford Signature dealership in Penang. The 46,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility located in Jalan Baru, Seberang Prai follows

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) a subsidiary commissioned to develop diesel engines for automobiles has become the latest offshoot in a series of certification scandals that have affected the larger Toyota Motor Corporation in recent months. A recent investigation revealed irregularities concerning power output certifications for 3 diesel engines found in 10 Toyota models, crucially the Toyota Hilux and Fortuner which are also sold in Malaysia. TICO scandal affected vehicles Model (Engine)

Following Honda Malaysia’s announcement as the No.1 non-national passenger car brand in 2022, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has released sales figures for the year. A total of 100,042 Toyota vehicles were sold which puts it as the best-selling non-national brand in Malaysia. Meanwhile, Honda sold over 80,200 units in Malaysia in 2022 which should place it behind Toyota. However, if you exclude the Hilux (27,198 units) and the Hiace (390 units) from Toyota’s numbers, Honda by technicality retains its n

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has released updated prices of three of its models, the Toyota Innova, Toyota Fortuner, and Toyota Hilux which are effective from 1-March 2022. Curiously, the price list is marked as 'Estimated' but checks with dealers reveal that the prices are inclusive of SST. Despite less than four months remaining for Malaysians to take advantage of the Sales Tax (SST) exemption for new cars, expect carmakers and distributors to update new prices to include SST in the coming months.

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced on Facebook that the 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift and 2021 Toyota Innova facelift will be launched online on 2-February 2021 at 8.30 pm. The virtual launch will be held via Toyota Malaysia’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Both models had their bookings opened earlier this month and the siblings to the Hilux are set to be Toyota’s first model launches of 2021. Both facelifts of the Fortuner and Innova debuted in 2020 in Thailand and Indonesia respectivel

The Toyota Fortuner is essentially a 7-seater SUV version of the Toyota Hilux. It’s mechanically identical as the Hilux, sharing the same ladder frame chassis as well as the 2.4-litre intercooled VNT turbo diesel and 6-speed automatic transmission. Of course, the Fortuner also has a 2.7-litre naturally aspirated petrol-powered variant, but it’s a rather weak engine and that’s not the one that you want. Like the Hilux, the Toyota Fortuner also comes with A-TRC. Short for Active Traction Control,