Making its worldwide debut yesterday in Thailand, the all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton made an impact with its “Beast Mode” exterior styling and brand-new powertrains. Except there is really only one engine displacement offered with 3 different power outputs. The newly developed 4N16 clean diesel engine has different outputs that meet different purposes: 150 PS, 330 Nm 184 PS, 430 Nm 204 PS, 470 Nm The highest output powerplant is equipped with a new turbocharger and a new combustion system which

Based on sales data obtained by Headlight Mag, 2022 was a healthy year for vehicle sales in Thailand with 849,000 units sold throughout the year. It was an increase of 11.8% compared to 2021 (759,119 vehicles) and the Kingdom’s best-selling brand is Toyota. The triple ellipses brand sold 288,809 vehicles in 2022 which translated to a 34% market share. Though it is the best-selling brand in Thailand, the best-selling car wasn’t a Toyota but rather the Isuzu D-Max. Thanks to the D-Max’s sales, Isu

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

Ford will be cutting 2,000 salaried positions and 1,000 agency jobs across its major markets worldwide this week, according to a letter sent to employees, sighted by US publications Automotive News and The Wall Street Journal. The publication also said that affected employees - mostly in USA, Canada, and India - will be informed of their termination within this week. Looking at the industry’s trend towards electrification, it is reasonable to view Ford’s latest restructuring effort as part of a

For the last nine years, the outgoing generation Mazda BT-50 has been based on a Ford Ranger, built at the same Auto Alliance Thailand (AAT) plant in Rayong. Now, Mazda has swapped partners, preferring to work with its fellow Japanese automaker Isuzu. The all-new 2020 Mazda BT-50, which made its global debut online earlier today, will be built by Isuzu, based on the venerable Isuzu D-Max. The all-new Mazda BT-50 will go on sale in Thailand in the later part of 2020, built by Isuzu alongside the

Ford Malaysia has announced that all 19 units of the Ford Ranger Splash have been pre-booked ahead of the Lazada 11.11 Shopping Festival on its Ford Official store on LazMall. The Limited Edition Ford Ranger Splash was introduced a few weeks ago and it was only available to purchase via e-Commerce, specifically Lazada. It was the first pickup truck in Malaysia to do so. “We believe that customers are looking for unique experiences and exclusivity in their vehicles. Customers can look forward to