A bunch of new Peugeot models will enter the Malaysian market next year, confirmed Stellantis' Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the ASEAN region, Daniel Gonzalez, speaking to Carsifu. The mix will comprise of updated, currently-sold models, and all-new vehicles. There will also be a range of both locally-assembled (CKD) and fully-imported (CBU) cars. "We will also launch our built-in-Malaysia Peugeot Landtrek pick-up with upgraded suspension next year as it was earlier introduced as an imported

With the next-gen Ford Ranger and Everest almost upon us, Ford Motor Company today unveiled a massive modernization initiative for its Thailand plant’s manufacturing operations to support production of the aforementioned pick-up and SUV. The move is part of the Ford+ plan for growth and consumed USD 900 million (~RM 3.8 billion); making it the carmaker’s largest-ever single investment in Thailand and brings its total outlay in Thailand to USD 3.4 billion (~RM 14.4 billion) over 25 years. Also Re

While our neighbours welcome the all-new generation, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) is only just teasing the arrival of the new 2022 Ford Ranger facelift to our shores. The Ford Ranger facelift was launched a year ago in Thailand featuring a new trapezoidal front grille, black alloy wheels, and black trim pieces. The truck bed also adds a power roller shutter that will neatly cover up the pick-up’s bed. Also read: New 2021 Ford Ranger facelift debuts – Should the Hilux be afraid? Other than th

The all-new 2022 Ford Ranger has broke cover in Thailand. Billed as the smaller sibling of the Ford F-150, the Ranger now boasts a bold new design, updated platform as well as new powerplant options for certain markets. Although its a new-generation model, the 2022 Ranger is underpinned by a modified platform of the outgoing Ford Ranger. According to Ian Foston, Chief platform engineer, “The next-generation Ranger will be built on the third-generation T6 platform – a modular, flexible architectu

For a very long time, the pick-up truck market has been dominated by the Toyota Hilux and it’s no wonder. As Top Gear once proved, the mighty Hilux is very much invincible. However, while the Hilux has been the default pick-up of choice (no doubt the same could be said about the updated facelift model), that doesn’t mean its competitors have backed down. Next year, there will be three new pick-up trucks to try and reduce the Hilux’s share in the market. Okay, it’s technically one brand-new truck

As you know by now, the government’s Penjana economic stimulus package is currently offering full exemption for the 10 percent sales tax for locally-assembled passenger cars until 31-December 2020. Imported passenger cars will still have to pay sales tax, but only at half the normal rate. The keyword here is passenger cars. Pick-up trucks are classified as commercial vehicles, and as such, prices will remain unchanged. The good news is that Sime Darby Auto Connexion, the distributor of Ford vehi