Japanese automotive giants are set to channel a total of THB 150 billion baht (~RM 20 billion) into Thailand over the next five years, bolstering the nation's shift towards electric vehicle (EV) production, according to a government spokesperson on Monday, reports Reuters. In this substantial investment commitment, Toyota and Honda are poised to contribute approximately THB 50 billion each (~RM 6.7 billion), Isuzu will invest THB 30 billion (~RM 4 billion), and Mitsubishi Motors will allocate TH

After a couple of months since we last sat behind the wheel of one, news of the GWM Cannon pick-up truck revives after a dealer in Seremban begun advertising it (and its price) on social media. According to the dealer's posting, the pick-up truck will be sold under the Cannon name, with the sole advertised variant being the Cannon Ultra, priced from RM 127,800 on-the-road without insurance, and it comes with a 5-years/150,000 km warranty. Also read: GWM Cannon previewed, will launch in Malaysia

As catchy as advertising taglines come, they don’t get much better that “Mother Trucker” – which brings to mind just one pickup – the Nissan Navara. Big and capable, across its three-generations, the Nissan Navara has built a reputation as a somewhat inbetween choice between the mainstream workhorse pickups such as the Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max, and newer lifestyle centric pickups such as the Mitsubishi Triton, Ford Ranger, and Mazda BT-50. Macho… and Japanese as it may be, the Navara unfortu

Toyota’s GR badge has been on everything, from the humble Vios to the exquisitely potent GR Yaris. So, imagine our delight when the badge associated with Toyota’s motorsports division will be placed on the Toyota Hilux and Fortuner. According to info provided by Filipino media, Toyota Motor Philippines will have a very busy year ahead with 12 models and variants planned to launch. In the list, there are two names that should get any hardcore off-roading Filipino really excited. Based on the info

The all-new third generation Isuzu D-Max has been spotted in Malaysia. The photo has been speculated to be taken at Pekan, Pahang, where the assembly plant of Isuzu vehicles is located. There seemed to be several units of the all-new Isuzu D-Max being tested, presumably different variants of it judging by the variation of wheels. Not expected to be launched until 2022, you say? These units are likely imported from Thailand for local parts development purposes. Trial production has yet to begin a

One is a C-segment family sedan. Another is a go-anywhere pick-up truck. At a glance, you would think that the Honda Civic will be easier to park, simply because it’s smaller and will be less of a handful in tight parking than the big and tall Mitsubishi Triton Well that it is still true. The Mitsubishi Triton, being a pick-up truck, is of course longer and wider than the Honda Civic, but you will be surprised to know that the difference in maneuverability isn't as much as you think. Here’s why: