Next year, selected markets in Southeast Asia will launch a new hybrid variant of the 2024 Toyota Hilux. Unlike the electrified Hilux that was announced for Europe earlier this month, our region’s Hilux hybrid will have two more forward ratios, courtesy of a new 8-speed automatic transmission. We had the opportunity (albeit a very brief one) to drive the new 2024 Toyota Hilux hybrid in Thailand recently. The car is still a prototype and the final specifications have yet to be revealed. Despite t

Toyota is currently conducting field trials with a battery electric vehicle (BEV) prototype of the current generation Toyota Hilux in Thailand and Australia. The first tangible result of that study will soon materialize in this Toyota EPU concept, which will be making its world debut at this Wednesday’s Japan Mobility Show. Toyota didn’t say what EPU means, but it probably stands for Electric Pick-up. We still don’t know if this concept previews the next generation Toyota Hilux, which is due for

Ahead of next month’s opening of the Japan Mobility Show (formerly known as Tokyo Motor Show), Mitsubishi Motors has hinted that a new 3-row seat active lifestyle vehicle could be making its world premiere there. No details were provided but the company’s press statement says its theme for this year’s show will be "Awaken the adventurous spirit within you. Adventures for all – anytime and anywhere." The single teaser photo showed the silhouette of a large, high ground clearance type vehicle, wit

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the exclusive distributor for Ford in Malaysia, today announced its latest dealership, Ford Kota Kinabalu (Penampang), Rightpower Corporation Sdn Bhd. Located in the heart of Penampang, the latest dealership marks second Ford 3S Centre in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and its eighth facility in East Malaysia. It aims to serve one of Kota Kinabalu’s key town centres, complementing the existing dealership in Inanam. With an investment of RM1 million into renovations, the

The Mitsubishi Triton is a capable pick-up truck all things considered. In fact, we think it handles the most car-like among its rivals and yet, it can still be at ease off-road. For those off-roading warriors who also enjoy a day in the great outdoors, Mitsubishi Motors Germany has just the perfect solution by offering a camper option on the Triton, which is sold as the L200. In collaboration with GentleTent, the pick-up camper merely adds on a large inflatable tent on the roof. There are two t

Another lockdown means another round of working from home for most of us. Some might pass the time by building Tamiya models or making another round of Dalgona coffee (wait, it’s no longer trendy?). But if you don’t have the required crafting skills, you could check out this relaxing video of a Ford Ranger Raptor made entirely out of wood. It’s not as large as the real thing, but it could be the perfect gift for our buddy who got scammed recently. This wonderfully-detailed Ranger Raptor was made