When the Toyota GR Supra was first revived in 2018, then President and CEO Akio Toyoda had expressed hopes of having ‘three brothers’ of sports cars to complete the line-up, joining the GR 86. The MR2 and Celica were obvious candidates, but work along this direction went quiet as Toyota introduced the GR Yaris and GR Corolla. The sports car market is an incredibly difficult one to make a successful business case. Very few buyers are willing to put their money where their mouth (or keyboard strok

The all-new 2021 Honda HR-V's interior has been the topic of conversation ever since the model launched because it - just like the equally-new 2022 Honda Civic's - is miles simpler compared to its predecessor. But these tweaks are beyond skin deep, as Honda Europe shows us. New Air Diffusion System Much like the 11th-generation Civic, the HR-V's biggest interior change is the 'one-piece' air-cond vent that runs across the dashboard, bookended by two inverse L-shaped vents at both ends. The snazz

The all-new Honda HR-V, which is known in Japan as the Vezel, will soon go on sale there on 23-April. Dealers have already been given an early preview of the sub-compact SUV and their response has been very positive. The highest specifications Vezel e:HEV Play variant, which spots a two-tone colour interior, is said to be trimmed in materials that feel more expensive than a Toyota Harrier. That’s quite some high praise. Sounds like mere dealer talk? Maybe, but the person behind Japanese publicat

It's been a long time coming - since KL International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2018 - but the Korean contender to the Proton X50, the Hyundai Kona, launches tomorrow. What do we know about the Kona? We've been charting it around its trips, from a first drive in New Zealand and closer to home, a preview and quick review in Malaysia. To recap, the B-segment SUV will have three variants at launch, with the range-topper having a different engine from the rest and also a host of advanced driver assistance

Another update is upon the Proton Persona and Proton Iriz. The two were spotted testing with camouflage, which suggests cosmetic updates, and we had a peek into the 2021 Proton Persona’s interior. Floating infotainment screen aside, one of the speculations is the change from CVT to a 4-speed automatic (4AT). This has sparked conversations amongst readers. Some are all for it, some against it. Why a 4-speed automatic and not 6-speed? Simply put, it’s cost. Using a never-before-seen transmission i

At the ongoing 2020 Bangkok International Motor Show, Ford has showcased a fully fitted-out version of the 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor. This kitted-out version of the Ranger Raptor features a number of upgrades from Hamer, a Thai-based 4x4 specialist. Amongst the upgrades we spotted include a massive metal front and bumpers with an integrated tow winch, a roof rack with integrated light bar, large 18-inch BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A off-road tyres with slotted disc rotors hiding behind, upgraded shoc