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

Rounding off UMW Toyota Motor's party today is this, the all-new 2023 2023 Toyota Vellfire (AGH40) that's just been launched in Malaysia. Like its dearer Alphard sibling (details here), it's also fully-imported (CBU Japan) and available in just one variant, priced from RM 438,000 sans insurance. Exterior: Distinctive new look The new Vellfire is slightly larger than the previous generation. That also means it benefits from a roomier cabin as well, but first, these are the measurements: 2023 Vell

Due to historical reservations Koreans hold towards Japanese products—stemming from Japan's brutal occupation of Korea during World War 2 and the decades leading up to it—Japanese cars have traditionally received a lukewarm reception in Korea. For example, Honda is largely ignored there. However, Korean buyers rank among the most discerning when it comes to high-end luxury products. They make exceptions for Japanese luxury brands like Lexus. In fact, Korea is probably the only country where Lexu

Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia (HSDM) is expected to launch two new models by this year – the Hyundai Creta and the 10-seater Hyundai Staria. Previously, a 10-seater Hyundai Staria was spotted at an undisclosed location in Malaysia, showing us a simpler version of the current, luxury-oriented 7-seater offered here. Also read: Possibly your cheaper Kia Carnival alternative: 10-seater Hyundai Staria spied in Malaysia Having 10 seats means the Hyundai Staria qualifies as a commercial vehicle in Malays

You’re invited to come test drive the 10-seater Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer here at the WapCar Auto Show happening this weekend at Piazza Pavilion Bukit Jalil! Only sold by Hap Seng Star, the MPV priced at RM 359,888 (with SST, without insurance) features a 2-3-2-3 configuration to make sure everybody in the car gets enough space to stretch. If 10 seats are a little too much, you can choose to remove the rear seats and make the MPV a 7-seater instead. Also read: Hap Seng launches new 10-seater 202

So, the sliding doors on your MPV decided to fail on you. It could be a Toyota Alphard, Toyota Estima, Toyota Sienta, Nissan Serena, Hyundai Starex, or a Kia Grand Carnival. Manual sliding doors are a lot easier to fix, but power sliding doors are a little bit trickier. Before you rush to any nearby workshop, you might want to check a few things. The solution is usually a lot cheaper than you think it is. 1. Sliding doors hard to open or close? Could be dirty tracks The sliding doors of an MPV m