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

Generally, most cars don’t last a lifetime and most people would generally own a car for a few years before replacing it. Still, there are some cars which are still running years or even decades after they were bought new. In fact, for this week’s Top Rank, we wanted to focus on the cars that are generally seen as immortal. Some of them might be considered indestructible and can last a lifetime no matter what is thrown in their way. You could even think of them as the automotive equivalent of a

Ford has just globally debuted the new 2021 Ford Ranger facelift alongside the Everest facelift in Thailand. However, we’ll be focusing more on the Ranger in this article. It’s the American brand’s latest update on the rival of the all-conquering Toyota Hilux. Speaking of pick-ups, the new Nissan Navara facelift also globally debuted today. Coincidence? The new Ranger features a new sporty design that reflects the unique character of its owners under the ‘Live the Ranger Life’ concept. The Range

The Ford Ranger Raptor has been on sale in Malaysia since the start of 2019, and by now, many would know that the Ranger Raptor is inspired by desert racing trucks and is a watered-down version of the bigger F-150 Raptor. But how much of the Ranger Raptor is inspired by racing technology? Quite a lot. Starting from the looks, the Ranger Raptor sports vented discs all around the truck for heavy-duty cooling. It also has a much thicker steel underbody guard (approximately 2.33 mm thick), fender ex

The updated Honda Civic just made its Malaysian debut, now with a mildly restyled exterior and the inclusion of Honda Sensing. Prices have also increased across the board – the base Civic 1.8 S is now priced from RM 113,600 (up RM 3,174), while the Civic 1.5 TC is now priced from RM 129,600 (up RM 5,524). The range-topping 1.5 TC-P is priced from RM 139,600 (up RM 7,717). With these new prices, what other options do you have? Proton X70 – There is a reason why it’s so popular The first choice co

Toyota’s pickup truck, Hilux, is well known for its famed reliability, ease of ownership amongst other not so positive reviews of the pickup. But the truck’s name itself is also well-known as it has inspired many funny memes on the internet. Most of the time the name has been translated into double meanings as well. Before you go and search up more funny memes of the Hilux, here’s a short story of how Toyota came up with the Hilux’s name and the reason might shock you. In the height of the pick-