Having previously reported that Isuzu Motors will be building a battery-electric version of its D-Max pick-up, the heavy-duty automaker has now confirmed the model will be coming and would be assembled in Thailand and launched in Norway in 2025. Isuzu confirmed the electric model during a media briefing for the facelifted D-Max. “Isuzu is actively taking efforts to realize a carbon-neutral society. Going forward, Isuzu plans to produce a BEV (battery electric vehicle) pick-up truck in Thailand.

Rumours were already floating around that the next-gen Nissan Navara could be a rebadged version of the all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton. During the sixth-generation Triton’s global unveiling, the Malaysian media asked Chief Product Specialist, Mr Yoshiki Masuda if its platform will be shared with Nissan. He responded, “The all-new Triton is built on a brand-new platform developed solely by Mitsubishi Motors.” When further asked if there are any joint ventures made with Nissan in developing the ne

SAIC Maxus is set to introduce a new pick-up truck sub-brand called Interstellar on 3-July, according to reports from Chinese media. Following this release, Interstellar plans to introduce a mass production version of its GST concept pickup truck in 2024. Earlier this year at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, SAIC Maxus unveiled the GST concept pick-up truck that is powered by semi-solid-state batteries, boasting a driving range of 1,000 km. The GST concept pick-up truck also features four independen

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) has expanded its line-up of the 2022 Ford Ranger with the addition of the 2.0-litre XL 4x4 Single Cab manual variant (totalling 7 variants now), aimed at customers who are looking for a robust and reliable workhorse pickup. Priced at RM98,888 (OTR, sans insurance) the Ford Ranger XL Single Cab is powered by Ford’s proven 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel engine which delivers 170 PS and peak torque of 405 Nm at 1,750-2,500 rpm. Power is sent to all four wheels throug

We hear the term “lifestyle vehicle” applied rather generously these days to anything with a remote resemblance of off-road capabilities. While we’re still questioning some of the examples referenced, we’re absolutely sure that the all-new Isuzu D-Max falls under its scope and if you’re understandably doubting us, we got a couple of owners to justify the positive impact having a pick-up has had on their… lifestyles. Having long shed their agricultural image, it isn’t too much of a stretch to cal

Following last month's media launch, the all-new 2021 Mazda BT-50 is launched publicly in Thailand and our northern neighbours are definitely spoiled when it comes to choosing a variant. Starting from THB 550,000 (RM 74,135), there are 14 variants of the Mazda pick-up available. There is a reason why Mazda is offering so many variants for the Thai market with the pick-up truck market considered as the largest market in the land of smiles, capturing 50% of the automotive industry. Mazda has been