Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the full commencement of operations at its newly established research and development facility, Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama, that aims to take a sustainable focus in developing the brand's new models. Yes, it is that Shimoyama referenced on the badge adorning the GR Yaris/GR Corolla's G16E-GTS' engine block. Also read: Review: The Toyota GR Corolla is the result of when heart and soul meets science The badge pays homage to the centre's main test track

Launched in 2016, the Perodua Bezza was the company’s first sedan and answer to the stalwart Proton Saga, offering a practical, efficient and superbly priced sedan for the Malaysian masses. Six years on, the Perodua Bezza continues to be amongst the most popular cars on the road, having received some great updates in its facelift model, launched in 2020. Given its range of attributes, the Perodua Bezza appeals to wide range of customers from first-time car buyers, second-car buyers and even e-ha

List out some of the coolest bosses on the planet and you’d be hard pressed to exclude Akio Toyoda. You might know him as the president of that rather large car company bearing his family name, Toyota. The man breathes motorsports and was fully behind the GR Yaris right from the start. It turned out to be one of the most brilliant things with an engine in decades and Toyoda deserved to hoon it a little. Hoon it he did, in the process becoming the coolest boss any petrolhead could work for. As th

The Proton X70 made headlines over and over in early 2019 when it was first launched to the Malaysian market. It was a massive success for Proton to say the least. A year later, Proton experienced a 48% drop in sales for the Proton X70 with a total of 4,145 units sold within the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period last year. But it’s not because the interest in the X70 has dwindled, in fact, it’s far from that. The drop in sales is attributed to the transition to the locally assemb

Model | Gallery The Perodua Myvi is Malaysia’s best-selling car. For anyone looking for a fuss-free daily car, the Myvi is a good choice to begin your car shopping journey. How Much Is It? The Perodua Myvi is a B-segment hatchback and prices range from RM 42,790 to RM 54,090. There are two engines to choose from, a 1.3-litre and a 1.5-litre, both naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol. The latter is shared with the Toyota Vios, albeit with slightly different tuning. The pick of the range is th

(Model | Gallery) The Honda Civic Type R (codename FK8) is the hottest and most exciting Civic money can buy. Other than the Civic hatchback shell and cabin features, the Type R is nothing you’re your regular Civic. It is a proper hot hatch for the enthusiast to rip apart racetracks and a comfortable hatchback for the family – we’ll get to that later. How Much Is It? Manufactured at Honda’s Swindon plant in the UK, the all-new Type R is not cheap. Excise duties and taxes applied; the FK8 retails