To make the already indestructible Toyota Hilux seemingly last even longer, and stay relevant in an EV future, Toyota’s trading arm Toyota Tsusho has introduced a novel prototype conversion package that swaps out the pickup's oil-burning engine for a new electrified powertrain. Unveiled at the ongoing Idemitsu Super Endurance Southeast Asia Trophy 2023 in Buriram, Thailand, the Toyota Tsusho prototype takes a regular seventh-generation Hilux 4x2 variant and swaps out its internal combustion engi

Malaysia’s pick-up truck market is seeing a revival of sorts, buoyed by a rapid succession of new model launches. The Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu D-Max, and Nissan Navara have all been updated. This will soon be followed by the new facelifted Ford Ranger and an all-new Mazda BT-50. The de-chromed new 2021 Mitsubishi Triton Athlete that you see here replaces the previous Mitsubishi Triton Adventure X. The latter’s chrome bits have been replaced with either dark chrome or polished black

Come 15-June, all locally-assembled (CKD) passenger cars will be granted full exemption from the 10 percent sales tax. The keyword here is passenger cars. So although the Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max are locally-assembled, both models will continue to be taxed at the current 10 percent rate because pick-up trucks are classified as commercial vehicles (though private registrations are allowed). The Toyota Hilux is assembled at UMW Toyota Motor’s Assembly Services Sdn. Bhd.’s manufacturing subsidi

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

The range topping 2020 Mitsubishi Triton Adventure X (RM 137,900) has now been upgraded with several new features, including a 360-degree parking camera that utilizes multiple cameras around the truck to create a bird’s-eye-view of the surrounding, aiding parking and maneuvering. Next, it gets a Driving Video Recorder (DVR) and on a side note, we encourage everyone to have one in their vehicles to record every driving moment on the move. Going on the road is often times unpredictable. And import

The sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia-Sime Darby Auto Connexion, introduced the Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.2L, at RM 127,888 for Peninsula Malaysia and RM133,888 for East Malaysia(on-the-road prices without insurance). The Ranger Wildtrak equip with the 2.2-litre turbocharged Duratorq four-cylinder TDCi diesel engine, which gets an output of 158 hp and 385 Nm of torque, paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission. In addition, the 2.2L Ranger Wildtrak fits an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay