Hot truck battles start early this year, and it's the updated-for-2023 Isuzu D-Max that kicks things off. The entire portfolio benefits from a list of upgrades, headlined by an electronically actuated rear differential lock as standard on all 4x4 variants – yes, even in the single cabs. There's also visual updates across the board too, and the whole shebang can be read below. Also read: Here's everything that's improved with the 2023 Isuzu D-Max range in Malaysia Yet, all these things are great

Malaysia’s second best-selling pick-up truck, the Mitsubishi Triton, appears to have reached the end of its lifecycle for the current generation which was introduced all the way back in 2015. Since its introduction all those years ago, the Mitsubishi pick-up has gone through 5 facelifts with the current one introduced in 2019. The speculation of the current-gen Triton nearing its end is based on the latest set of spyshots taken in Thailand. Camouflaged units of the Triton were seen in Europe but

As far as our jobs go, sometimes we will draw conclusions about a certain car purely on paper. Perhaps, by looking at the specifications, you'd give it no chance of impressing you from the start. I must admit, that was exactly what I did to the Isuzu D-Max 1.9 Premium when it turned up for a scrap with more impressive rivals (on paper). And as a consequence of such prejudice, I ended up with egg on my face. What was it then, that was so surprising about this Isuzu D-Max? 1.9-litre engine punched

The Japanese usually jump at the chance to spice up fairly normal cars, and it's especially true for the men and women at Gazoo Racing. Yes, the team behind the Toyota GR Yaris raided their parts bin and dumped some good stuff on a 2020 Toyota Hilux. Lots of tough love GR’s styling package beefs up the Hilux’s already-tough exterior by a notch. For an additional JPY 305,800 (~RM 11,950), buyers will get a silver bumper guard, striking red skid plate, steel side steps and matte-black sports bars

Proton has officially cut the ribbon to their new 3S centre in Kota Kinabalu. The new centre is run by Shirba Auto World Sdn Bhd and is the third Proton outlet to open in the city. Shirba Auto 3S centres spans a total of 2,259 square metres and has a capacity to fit 12 service bays, 6 service hoists, a comfortable customer lounge and even offers free WiFi. Proton’s efforts to encourage upgrading of all their facilities and to attract more dealerships has been a success so far. The brand now has

We joined Proton R3 race team to catch up on their latest activities and were treated to a taxi ride in their newly built Proton Saga R3 racecar that is based on the new facelifted 2019 Proton Saga. According to the engineers, the Saga was already a very competitive platform to begin with. This accelerated the development process and allowed the team to focus on fine-tuning the car’s settings. Parts that were kept stock standard as per what you get on normal road cars you buy in showrooms includ