When the Honda WR-V was launched in Indonesia at a more premium price than its rival, the Toyota Raize, many were quick to stifle a chuckle but as it turns out in the end, Honda had the last laugh as the WR-V continues to outsell the Raize, according to AutoFun. Competition is tight in the compact SUV segment across the Straits of Malacca but PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM), the distributor for the marque there, has had several clever strategies in marketing the car. Prior to its launch there, Hon

Following months of speculation, purists may rejoice now as the 2023 Toyota GR Supra 6-speed manual finally makes its Malaysian debut, offered as a second variant alongside the 8-speed automatic version. The car that started the Gazoo Racing brand of Toyota performance models, is also launched alongside two of its latest members, the 2023 Toyota GR86 and the raucous 2023 Toyota GR Corolla by UMW Toyota Motor. Also read: For the drivers: Toyota GR86 launched in Malaysia - From RM 295k, 237 PS/250

"Leaving no car lovers behind" is Toyota's precept behind their exhibition at the ongoing 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon. Slightly sentimental, yes, but the proof of that is in seeing their cars of yesteryear make it to today's show – exemplifying that is this pair of concept AE86s; one fuelled by hydrogen (H2), and the other, pure electric (BEV). Carbon neutrality through old cars First, a bit of background. Toyota Motor Corporation's (TMC) outlook on carbon neutrality doesn't solely tunnel on new EVs,

The keyboard warriors demanded it and Toyota has finally given them what they’ll never be able to afford; a manual Toyota Supra. Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) is getting ready to roll out an enhanced Supra but the most important bit is the proper manual transmission for the RZ trim level with plans in place for deliveries to commence this year. Apart from the 6-speed manual and 3 pedals in the footwell, Toyota has however included auto-throttle blipping on downshifts because a surprising number of u

When I bought my reconditioned 2013 Subaru BRZ, it was a four year-old car. I paid around RM 148k for it. Similarly, my colleague Ethan, paid about RM 166k for his - also reconditioned - 2018 Toyota 86 (I might have had something to do with that). His is a three year-old car. RM 18k gap for a year's difference seems a little excessive, doesn't it? Far from dropping to the low RM 100k range (which I expected years earlier), prices of reconditioned Toyota 86s and Subaru BRZs have stayed robust and

If you were too late to buy the now-sold-out Toyota GR Yaris, you’re in for a surprise, as Toyota could very well be introducing a GR-fied Corolla Sport in the near future. If these renders prove to be correct, the GR Corolla Sport will carry over much of the GR Yaris’ styling cues, including the “functional matrix” front-end and wider rear wheel arches. While it may not be a 3-door model like the little GR Yaris, the bigger sibling sure does look the part. Also Read: Video Review: Toyota GR Yar