15-February 2024 will mark the entry of the all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton in Japan, breaking a 12-year hiatus for the model in the island nation. The pick-up truck will be available in two double-cab variants: the GLS that starts from JPY 4,980,800 (~RM 161k) and the GSR, priced from JPY 5,401,000 (~RM 175k). Both variants will be powered by the new 4N16 'clean-diesel' 2.4-litre turbocharged engine, making 203 PS and 470 Nm. A six-speed automatic transmission is the sole gearbox offered, and bo

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

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

Not to be outdone by Mitsubishi and its cool XRT Concept, here is the 2023 Ford Ranger Stormtrak - now unveiled for the Thai market at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) 2023. So what is it? Best described, the 2022 Ford Ranger Stormtrak is a more premium variant that sits above the Ranger Wildtrak and below the Ranger Raptor courtesy of additional equipment and features. Also read: 397 PS, 583 Nm 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor launched in Malaysia - RM 259,888 Shown for the first time

All-new 2021 Isuzu D-Max, recently-facelifted Toyota Hilux, and new Mitsubishi Triton - it's a good time to be a pick-up truck buyer in Malaysia as the current crop comprises a healthy mix of all-new and refreshed models. Which, however, would be the right choice? As usual, we'll pit the three range-toppers of each model (D-Max X-Terrain, Hilux Rogue, Triton Athlete) to see which comes out on top. Please note that we left out the Ford Ranger and Nissan Navara out of this comparison for two reaso

The year 2020 is coming to a close and that means it’s time for WapCar’s Car of the Year 2020. We have our very own shortlist but we’re also letting you, our beloved readers, to decide on the cars that deserve to win our inaugural Car of the Year award! As we’ve said before, we have selected 18 cars across three categories for you to vote for. The categories are Luxury Car of the Year, 7-seater Family Car of the Year, and of course, the Overall Car of the Year. Without further ado, let’s introdu