Ample practicality and space are among the reasons why the Toyota Alphard and plenty of Japanese vans have a ubiquitously boxy shape. Some brands tried reinventing the shape but the boxiness of the Alphard and its peers is why the breadbox on wheels looks work. Even though it’s the Alphard/Vellfire or its smaller siblings, the Noah/Voxy won the popularity contest, it was Honda that practically introduced the design to Japanese consumers with the first generation Honda Stepwgn in 1996. Practicali

One of the most highly demanded models in Japan is the all-new 2023 Toyota Alphard and Toyota Vellfire (AH40). Since its launch in June, its waiting period in the land of the rising sun is at least a year but according to Japanese media, some dealerships have suspended orders due to overwhelming demand. As per Web CarTop, some Toyota dealers have stopped taking orders for the AH40 Alphard and Vellfire due to the long waiting periods. One dealership explained to the automotive publication that if

In what seems like a blink of an eye, another year has passed and 2022 is now behind us. While we took a look at what SUVs and MPVs that will be coming soon (sedan to follow next), let’s take a look and see which cars were axed last year. Compared to 2021, last year witnessed fewer cars that were discontinued. Regardless, the departure of some of these models leave a void that may or may not be filled in the near future. BMW X2 The F39 BMW X2 was launched in Malaysia back in 2018 as an imported

Back in June, Honda announced that its flagship MPV, the Honda Odyssey will be discontinued in Japan in December 2021. This marks the end of the once popular and revolutionary minivan and many Honda dealers in Japan weren’t happy with this news. The news of the Odyssey's discontinuation was due to the closure of Honda's ageing palnt in Sayama. The plant which was operational since 1964 also produced the Legend and the Clarity. Also read: Honda Legend's Sensing Elite - world's first road legal L3

Malaysian airlines AirAsia has revealed its plans to diversify into ride-hailing in Malaysia. Its Chief Executive Officer, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has teased a picture of AirAsia's plans via his social media accounts. In the teaser picture above, it would seem that AirAsia's ride-hailing fleet will comprise of the Toyota Vellfire and Toyota Alphard. Fernandes promises that AirAsia's entry into the ride-hailing scene will be "different from Grab and Uber. Different culture, different cabin and mor

Rear seat entertainment display is a luxury that many of us would perceive as a rich man’s toy. Most of us would have the pleasure of pulling up next to a Toyota Alphard or a Vellfire spy a drop down screen behind the driver’s seat (more often than not playing cartoons) and a collective audience tentatively watching. While rear seat entertainment is rather common as an after market accessory, cars like the Kia Grand Carnival and the Nissan Serena S-Hybrid come with one built-in from the factory.