Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand (TGRT) has announced that several cars powered by synthetic e-fuels will be racing domestically this year, in a bid to promote carbon neutrality through motorsports. The models are the Toyota Yaris, Toyota Yaris Ativ (Vios for Malaysia), and the Toyota Corolla Altis – all of which will run on synthetic fuel. While the latter two models will take part in their respective One Make Races, the Yaris and Altis will go on to compete in the Thailand Super Series and Idemits

Next year, selected markets in Southeast Asia will launch a new hybrid variant of the 2024 Toyota Hilux. Unlike the electrified Hilux that was announced for Europe earlier this month, our region’s Hilux hybrid will have two more forward ratios, courtesy of a new 8-speed automatic transmission. We had the opportunity (albeit a very brief one) to drive the new 2024 Toyota Hilux hybrid in Thailand recently. The car is still a prototype and the final specifications have yet to be revealed. Despite t

Isuzu is looking to zap their vehicle line-up with electrification, as part of the company's further-reaching carbon-neturality strategies. In their Mid-Term Business Plan 2024 Progress Report, the company disclosed that studies into electrified pick-up trucks have began - 'electrified' here meaning battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hybrids (HEV). Also read: Isuzu sold a whole lot of the D-Max here in March 2022; an all-time sales record for the company At the same time, the company is also lo

A recent demonstration by PDRM Special Forces (UTK) saw the Nissan Navara in action. The demonstration simulated a plane hijacking in Sepang. Photos: PDRM Decked out in all black to match the special forces team, the Nissan Navara carried highly skilled agents to “save” 54 hostages that included 5 cabin crews of the simulated flight MH2612. The heart-pounding demonstration had been delayed due to the global pandemic. According to UTK Commander, SAC Tuan Mohd Khairi Khairuddin, the objective of t

Nissan owners in Malaysia, you are now able to give your Nissan its much-needed service, as Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis (TCEAS) has received approval from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to partially resume their operations. Do note that services are limited by MITI's approval to just: service maintenance, minor repairs, and vehicle breakdown services. Owners can set an appointment either by calling their nearest service centre, DriveOn mobile app, TCEAS website or Niss

(Toyota Hilux Spec and Prices | Gallery) The Toyota Hilux needs no introduction – it is by far the most well-known pick-up truck in Malaysia, thanks to a solid reputation for reliability and durability built over the years. Now in its eighth generation, the Toyota Hilux continues to be a de-facto option for both lifestyle buyers and construction workers. But with the introduction of updated rivals such as the new Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton, does the Hilux has what it takes to maintain its