Toyota has announced that it will launch a new mild-hybrid version of its venerable Toyota Hilux in several markets starting mid-2024. Europe and Australia are confirmed. Unlike a two-motor full-hybrid (HEV) like a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, the mild-hybrid (MHEV) Toyota Hilux uses only a small belt-driven motor-generator to assist in acceleration and recover energy – which would otherwise be lost – when decelerating (coasting or braking). However, since this is not a full hybrid like the Toyo

We at WapCar.my hold the 2021 Isuzu D-Max in high regard. It looks light years better than many trucks, has plenty of toys, and carries with it an air of sophistication that was not present in its predecessor. Suffice to say, it has been well-received by the carbuying public. But, what if someone, - in the highly unlikely event - found the regular D-Max to be too.... pedestrian? Well, we're glad to say that Arctic Trucks and TGS Limited have thought of this very question and have come up with an

The Mitsubishi Triton is a capable pick-up truck all things considered. In fact, we think it handles the most car-like among its rivals and yet, it can still be at ease off-road. For those off-roading warriors who also enjoy a day in the great outdoors, Mitsubishi Motors Germany has just the perfect solution by offering a camper option on the Triton, which is sold as the L200. In collaboration with GentleTent, the pick-up camper merely adds on a large inflatable tent on the roof. There are two t

The over-the-top Ford Ranger Raptor could be receiving a new colour in Malaysia later this year, as seen in a recent spy shot. These photos were sent in by our reader VT, indicating that Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) is gearing up to introduce True Red on the Malaysian-spec Ford Ranger Raptor. True Red will join the Ranger Raptor’s other four body colours, namely Arctic White, Conquer Grey, Absolute Black, and Ford Performance Blue. About a year ago, SDAC gave the Ranger Raptor a new ADAS sui

In an online event streamed on Facebook, UMW Toyota Motor launched the new facelifted 2020 Toyota Hilux today. Besides the range-topping Rogue, the rest of the lineup are also facelifted. Hold on to your sports bars, we're going in! Exterior changes The front fascia drops its 'smiley-face' for a moustachio'd angry grimace. Gone are soft curves, with sharp lines taking their place. Along with a new front bumper, grille and foglamp bezels, there's new headlights too. As for the headlights, they lo

It appears that Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), the official importer and distributor of Nissan vehicles in Malaysia, will be introducing the new Nissan Terra in the near future, as spyshots of the model have surfaced. According to an anonymous reader that sent these photos in, the Nissan Terra was spotted somewhere along Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar. Our reader also added that this particular Terra is wearing a VL 4x4 emblem, indicating that it is a top spec 4x4 model. Power for the Nissan Terra co