This here is the 2024 Isuzu D-Max BEV (battery electric vehicle) concept that's just made its debut in Thailand today. Don't let the concept nature fool you – this, like the D-Max MHEV concept too – are close to reality. In the case of the D-Max BEV, Isuzu says production for export markets will commence in Thailand as early as by 2025, and will launch in the UK, Australian, and Norwegian markets by the same year. Roll out to other countries will be based on "needs and maturity of the charging i

Toyota had just introduced the 2024 Toyota Hilux equipped with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, which took centre stage of the announcement. Another new feature worth highlighting is the Multi-terrain Select system. According to Toyota, the Multi-Terrain Select system - a first for the Hilux - offers drivers the flexibility to customize vehicle stability control settings based on specific driving conditions. The system includes an automatic setting that adapts to varied terrains and a manual mode w

The all-new Isuzu D-Max is absolutely owning it in most regional markets. After taking over half the market share in Thailand for the month of June 2022, it’s racked up 4,237 new registrations from January to June this year in Malaysia, marking a whopping 143 percent growth over the same period in 2021. Additionally, the volume in the first half of this year is already knocking on the door of the 4,601-unit total they achieved throughout the whole of 2021. Not only does it move them up to third

Malaysians love the Toyota Hilux. There’s no disputing that. So much so that those living in Sabah and Sarawak refer all trucks as the ‘Hailak’. Doesn’t matter if you have a D-Max, Triton, or a Ranger, those in East Malaysia will call it ‘Hailak’. Now, being a sales success in Malaysia does not necessarily mean that the Hilux can repeat the same performance overseas. As such, there are countries where the Hilux got beaten by some of its core rivals, such as the Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara, Isuzu

The Honda Civic Type R (FK8) is the most accomplished and talented CTR ever made, with numerous circuit lap records under its belt. There’s no denying its credentials as a worthy track weapon but more importantly, it’s also the most forgiving CTR ever made. It’s the duality of the FK8 that captured the hearts of those who are fortunate enough to get behind the wheel of one. However, we know of people who stopped short at putting their money down on one simply because of its overly loud exterior

Toyota Motor Corporation and Subaru Corporation have agreed to deepen their business relationship. Toyota announced on Friday that it will increase its stake in Subaru from 16.8% to 20%. In return, Subaru will purchase 80 billion Yen worth of Toyota shares. Both companies also confirmed that they will continue to develop the next generation Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ. Apart from the upcoming Toyota 86/BRZ duo, Toyota and Subaru will also co-develop a platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles