UMW Toyota Motor has opened its order books for the 2024 Toyota Hiace panel van, now updated with a new 3.0-litre common rail turbo diesel engine, replacing the previous model’s 2.4-litre unit. The new Euro 4 emissions-standard engine delivers 136 PS at 3,400 rpm, and a healthy 300 Nm at 1,200 – 2,400 rpm, ensuring effortless cargo hauling capabilities. As before, a 5-speed transmission is the sole gearbox available. The panel van comes with an optional 7" touchscreen display audio system, with

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

We’re now in the third week of 2023 and while the market is saturated with brand-new cars, there are some of these of the new cars are actually rather old underneath the pretty new body. Here, we will take a look at some 10-year-old new cars you can still buy today. 2023 Proton Saga The current-generation Proton Saga, codenamed P2-13A, has been around since 2016. Proton gave its A-segment sedan its latest update last year, whereby the model gained new features like keyless entry and engine push

Toyota seems to be on a roll, introducing MPV after MPV. The most recent MPV launch by Toyota was the all-new 2022 Toyota Voxy. The next MPV launch by Toyota will likely be the next-generation Toyota Alphard, scheduled for an end-2022 debut. Now, sources from Japan have indicated that Toyota won’t be stopping there, as the Aichi-based car manufacturer could be introducing an even larger MPV that could debut as soon as early-2023. According to the Japanese source, the new MPV will be based on the

A couple of weeks ago, UMW Toyota Motor introduced its dedicated online showroom where you can book your new Toyota model. Apart from its dedicated online showroom, you can also book a new Toyota on Lazada. Booking fees start from: RM 250 (Toyota Vios, Yaris, Rush, Hilux, Avanza, Hiace Panel Van) RM 350 (Toyota Innova) RM 500 (Toyota Corolla Altis, Camry, Alphard, Vellfire) RM 1,000 (Toyota Harrier) Curiously, the Toyota C-HR isn't in the list. After paying the refundable booking fee, you will r

Looking to purchase your dream Nissan but can’t do so thanks to the extended Movement Control Order (MCO)? Now you can do so online as Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has introduced its virtual showroom to cater to consumers' inquiries relating to vehicle purchases. All you need to do is visit their website and submit an online form or request for vehicle booking arrangements, which will direct you to their dedicated Nissan sales representative within 24 hours. If you fancy a test drive right at y