Suzuki has politely declined to share the Suzuki Swift and Jimny models with Toyota despite ongoing collaboration between the two companies and numerous rebadging of models in the past. According to Autocar India, Toyota is very interested in badge engineering the iconic Suzuki Swift and Jimny, having already previously rebadged the Toyota Glanza (Suzuki Baleno), Rumion (Ertiga), and Urban Cruiser (Grand Vitara). Also read: All-new 2023 Suzuki Swift debuts - Gets 1.2L mild-hybrid and 5MT option

With its retro looks and diminutive stature, the Suzuki Jimny isn’t just some plucky lil’ off-roader, it’s a trendy fashion statement on 4 wheels with a long waiting list everywhere it is sold. If you’re looking for a used one, tough luck, as they can be costlier than a new unit. In Indonesia, the Jimny was launched in 2018 and it became a massive hit despite its high price ranging from IDR 409.5 million to IDR 425.1 million (~RM 123k-128k). Sales were so overwhelming that the waiting list for t

It is no secret that I adore the Toyota GR Yaris. The little rally-bred homologation special captures hearts with its fiery 1.6-litre 3-cylinder turbo engine, bespoke AWD, and all-round ebullient character. So, watching one of these brilliant machines crash is indeed painful to watch. In the video below, we see some cars pounding an undisclosed track, when out of nowhere, a GR Yaris (with Estonian registration) flies into the scene with considerable speed, and full opposite-lock applied. Now, we

The TNGA-B Toyota Yaris has recently been crowned 2021 European Car of The Year. A panel of 59 automotive journalist across Europe were unanimous in selecting the Yaris as their winner. This award comes 21 years after the first-generation Yaris won the same accolade. The jury were full of praise for the Yaris' hybrid technology, which provided a smooth drive, low emissions and an accessible price point. Furthermore, the jury opined that the Yaris reignited passion in the hot hatch market with th

It is confirmed! The locally-assembled (CKD) Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 will be launching this month! Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) released a teaser confirming that the SUV will be launched on 25 February 2021 via Facebook Livestream. Recharge is Volvo’s new overarching sub-brand that encompasses all its electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. Recharge will replace the previously used 'Twin Engine' monicker. With the Volvo XC40 Recharge T5, VCM now has PHEV variants for all its models. T

Ahead of its global debut in June, BMW has dropped several official teaser photos of its upcoming 2-door coupe. Although the 4 Series is still covered in copious amount of camouflage, BMW did mention that the range-topping model will be the M440i xDrive. Power for the M440i xDrive is derived from BMW’s B58 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six that does 374 PS, hooked up to a 48V mild-hybrid system. The 48V mild-hybrid system contributes an additional 11 PS that helps improve acceleration. All tho