Isuzu Motors has announced a significant THB 32 billion (~RM 4.1 billion) investment in Thailand to kickstart the manufacturing of battery cells and production of EV pick-up trucks in the region. The Thai investment is part of a larger JPY 1 trillion (~RM 32.1 billion) to be funnelled across the company until 2030, as the company hopes to make Thailand a production and export hub for EV pick-up trucks, The Bangkok Post reports. The investment in Thailand will focus on establishing EV production

Pick-up trucks are king in Thailand and there is only one that rules the roads in the Kingdom, the Isuzu D-Max. According to the latest sales data published by Thai automotive media, Headlight Mag, 10,204 units of the D-Max were sold in April 2023. The D-Max continues its lead ahead of its closest rival, the Toyota Hilux which saw 8,349 units sold in the same month. Still, both the D-Max and Hilux are dominating the pick-up truck market in the Kingdom with a combined market share of nearly 84% i

The Thais don’t use pick-up trucks the way we Malaysians do. Over there, pick-up trucks are put to hard work, pulling all types of farm produce. So when Isuzu introduced the RZ4E-TC 1.9-litre Blue Power engine for its latest generation D-Max, there were doubts if it can deliver the same pulling power as a 2.8-litre Toyota Hilux. There is no replacement for displacement and yes, it is true that the Isuzu D-Max runs out of puff earlier than the Toyota Hilux. The Isuzu has to make do with only 150

The all-new 2022 Ford Ranger will be on display at Vivacity Megamall, Kuching, on 7-11 September and at Suria Sabah Shopping Centre, Kota Kinabalu, on 5-9 October 2022. This smartest, most versatile and most capable Ranger ever is set to once again redefine the segment Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, will be previewing the all-new 2022 Ford Ranger at Vivacity Megamall, Kuching, on 7-11 September and at Suria Sabah Shopping Centre, Kota Kinabalu, on 5-

The current-gen T6 Ford Ranger has been running around for what seems like forever and yet it is still a popular choice among urban warriors. Despite its popularity, particularly in Vietnam, the T6 Ranger’s retirement is imminent with Ford teasing the all-new 2022 Ford Ranger in its latest video. Compared to the one featured by Ford Thailand last month, the next-generation Ranger this time has most of the covered-up bits taken off and features a unique camouflage design. Ford is very proud of th

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) is proud to present the smarter and feature packed new Ford Ranger XLT 2.2L Special Edition – priced at RM 120,888 for Peninsular Malaysia and RM 126,888 for Sabah and Sarawak. Available in just Arctic White and Absolute Black, the special edition Ranger is distinguished from its standard siblings thanks to new fender flares and a functional tonneau cover. It is also decorated with geometric decals on each side of the truck to further enhance the sporty rugged lo