Following our earlier report that Vietnam will be first country in the region to launch the FL5 Honda Civic Type R, we can now confirm that Thailand too will be launching the Civic Type R’s all-wheel drive rival the Toyota GR Corolla, ahead of Malaysia. Thailand will be first country in Southeast Asia to launch the Toyota GR Corolla, at next month’s Thailand International Motor Expo, which will open on 30-November. Rumour has it that Toyota's Subaru WRX-driving President Akio ‘Morizo’ Toyoda - w

Ford Ranger and Ranger Raptor owners who want to discover the full potential of their lifestyle and performance trucks with like-minded individuals should take advantage of a unique Ford Ranger Getaway scheduled for the end of March. The featured getaway is a one-day guided session with trained driving instructors covering tarmac and off-road driving scenarios in Sepang's off road course. There will be one session on 26 March 2022 for Ranger and Raptor owners. As part of the launch of the Ford R

Flip open a dictionary and under the phrase “lifestyle truck,” you’ll find a picture of the Ford Ranger T6. You really won’t but you should. It defined the lifestyle aspect of pick-up truck ownership. To drive that home, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC); the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia, unveiled an experiential programme called “Ford Ranger Getaways” to allow enthusiasts to experience the versatility of the Ranger through specially designed excursions. An industry first, the programme i

For a very long time, the pick-up truck market has been dominated by the Toyota Hilux and it’s no wonder. As Top Gear once proved, the mighty Hilux is very much invincible. However, while the Hilux has been the default pick-up of choice (no doubt the same could be said about the updated facelift model), that doesn’t mean its competitors have backed down. Next year, there will be three new pick-up trucks to try and reduce the Hilux’s share in the market. Okay, it’s technically one brand-new truck

One of the most talked-about cars within the enthusiast circle has to be the 2019 Toyota GR Supra. It caught a lot of flak for its styling, heritage, and especially the underpinnings. But we're not going to talk about those here. Instead, let's focus on the car for what it is and dissect its pros and cons. Currently, the updated Toyota GR Supra goes for RM 589,987 (inclusive of SST exemption, valid until 31 December 2020). Pros - Sweet B58 engine An in-line 6-cylinder engine is the most naturall

(Toyota GR Supra | Gallery) Priced over half a million at RM 568,000 on-the-road without insurance Similar money gets you a more powerful BMW M2 Competition At this price point, we have highlighted a number of options Revealed earlier this year, the Toyota GR Supra has officially made its way to Malaysian shores. It is powered by a 3.0-litre straight-six engine producing 340 PS and 500 Nm of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed ZF transmission. Yes, the powertrain is shared wi