Malaysia’s Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has won the highest respect from Nissan by winning the Nissan Global Award for the Southeast Asia region. The Nissan Global Award Program for importers recognises the efforts and achievements of importers and National Sales Companies (NSC) in the areas of sales and aftersales. On top of winning the region’s Global Award for sales, which judges finalists on overall sales volume, market share and customer service activities, Tan Chong also bagged th

Toyota has concluded a successful demo run of the prototype Toyota Hilux MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle) in Kasarani, Kenya, possibly highlighting an upcoming Hilux hybrid. The demo run, held in conjunction with Round 7 of the World Rally Championship (WRC) 2023 in Kenya is to prove the viability and reliability of the powertrain, even when driven in harsh and demanding driving conditions. Also read: Germany and Switzerland now admit Toyota is right - engines not the enemy, carbon is, EV-onl

Months after its public preview at the 2022 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), PT Toyota Astra Motors recently launched the Toyota Hilux GR Sport (GRS). This makes it the highest variant of the Hilux offered as well as the most powerful pick-up truck on sale in the country. Priced at IDR 731.4 million (~RM 206k), the Hilux GR-S is fully imported from Thailand. It is powered by a 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine (1GD-FTV) that makes 204 PS and 500 Nm. By comparison, the Hilux V Type

RHB's latest investment report says that Malaysians can expect the all-new 2021 Mazda BT-50 to launch on our shores this year. Having made its global debut this time last year, the third generation (TF) BT-50 is actually a Kodo-injected reskin of the equally-new Isuzu D-Max. Also read: Mazda injected some Kodo into Isuzu D-Max, debuts all-new 2020 Mazda BT-50 Far from just being a pretty face, it shares the same 1.9-litre (150 PS / 350 Nm) and 3.0-litre (190 PS / 450 Nm) engines too, besides com

The Mitsubishi Triton VGT Adventure X is the only pickup truck with a centre LSD. That’s the mechanical highlight of the Adventure X. With the transfer case set to 4H, it can drive like a full-time 4WD and not just a part-time 4WD (no centre LSD). The Triton has the shortest wheelbase in its class, making it the easiest to manoeuvre among its rivals. The ride comfort is also decent. If judged mechanically, the only reason to get the Adventure X over other variants of the Triton is the centre dif

As of today, all Nissan showrooms and service centres are now open with revised operating hours. Other than that, Nissan and all its authorised dealers announced that they have put stringent safety measures into place to help prevent the spread of the Covid-19. Stringent hygiene practices of the following will be taken place: Temperature check for all before entry. Hand sanitizers will be offered at the entrance of the showroom. All staff and customers are strongly recommended to wear a face mas