Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) has just released its production data for export markets in the first half of 2023 (H1 2023) which saw 139,581 units being made at its plants all over the archipelago. Toyota alone contributed 52.6% of the total figure of export production models in Indonesia during H1 2023. Based on Gaikindo’s data, a total of 248,004 units of completely built-up (CBU) vehicles were exported from Indonesia. TMMIN doesn’t have the data for individual models but the mo

Ever since Toyota debuted the first-generation Toyota Innova back in 2004, the model was locally-assembled (CKD) at the ASSB plant in Shah Alam. However, upon the introduction of the all-new TNGA-C-based 2023 Toyota Innova Zenix, data from Indonesia's automotive industry association GAIKINDO revealed that Toyota Indonesia has exported roughly 200 units of the model to Malaysia back in April, including several units of a curiously-named "H" variant. Further cementing that notion is a set of spysh

We talked about Kia’s SUV line-up last week, so let’s take a look at the SUVs from their parent company, Hyundai this week. Like Kia, Hyundai too has plenty of SUVs on offer worldwide, 3 of which are brand new models introduced less than a year ago. At a glance, the Hyundai SUV lineup is not as complicated as its sister company’s list of cars. Although with 3 B-segment SUVs on sale, it might leave one scratching their heads on why they need so many B-segment choices. But here’s a rundown of whic

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has just revealed the SST-discounted price of the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V in Malaysia, and it starts from RM 129,266. This comes after the government recently announced the extension of the sales and service tax exemption/discount for passenger vehicles to 31-December 2021, an additional six months from its original ending date of 30-June 2021. Also read: SST exemption/discount for CKD and CBU cars extended to 31-Dec 2021 To recap, this 1.8V is the model's range-topping

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

Subaru WRX You are now able to visit selected Subaru showrooms and service centres nationwide as TC Subaru has resumed their operations from today onwards. Do note that several places will adhere to shortened operating hours due to Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) period, so please plan ahead. Do note that visitors must provide their details upon entry to the showroom to facilitate contact tracing. If you have a body temperature of over 37.5°, you will be barred from entry. As for owner