One of the most highly demanded models in Japan is the all-new 2023 Toyota Alphard and Toyota Vellfire (AH40). Since its launch in June, its waiting period in the land of the rising sun is at least a year but according to Japanese media, some dealerships have suspended orders due to overwhelming demand. As per Web CarTop, some Toyota dealers have stopped taking orders for the AH40 Alphard and Vellfire due to the long waiting periods. One dealership explained to the automotive publication that if

Merely days after the front-end and headlight assembly of the all-new 2023 Toyota Alphard and Vellfire leaked online, the luxo MPV now gets rendered by Japanese publication Bestcarweb. These renders are based off the grainy photos that were first seen on a livestream on the くるまの教科書 YouTube channel. Also Read: Is that you, all-new 2023 Toyota Alphard? Mysterious MPV emerges online Like the outgoing AGH30-generation Alphard, the upcoming AGH40-generation model also gets a full-width front grille.

Part two of our three-parter on SUVs coming to Malaysia in 2023 revolves around electric vehicles (EVs). Last week we talked about regular, pure-ICE models, and if that's more your swing here's the link. Plug in your chargers, we're going in... BMW iX1 The missing link in BMW's i electrified range in Malaysia, the iX1 made its global debut alongside the all-new BMW X1 in June this year. Considering the BMW electric range is pretty complete here, expecting it to be sold on our shores isn't too fa

A cumulative 50,983 units of the Toyota Alphard and Toyota Vellfire (model years 2017 - 2021) have been recalled in Japan for problems related to the car's auto stop-start feature. Depending on chassis number, reconditioned Japanese-import vehicles could be affected. We checked with UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), who confirmed that officially-imported Malaysian-spec cars are not affected. This is because these officially-imported cars have been adapted for local driving conditions, and as such uses sl

If you are shopping for a Toyota Alphard or a Vellfire, you would’ve noticed by now that it’s very difficult to find one that’s not pained in white or black colour. You can almost paraphrase Henry Ford’s quote, “You can have your Alphard or Vellfire in any colour so long as it’s white or black.” Yes, white and black are the most popular colours for Japanese car owners but the aversion by Alphard / Vellfire owners to an equally conservative silver colour is perplexing, even when judged by Japanes

Lexus is stepping up a notch with the celebration of traditional Japanese craftmanship. As a tribute to the takumi craftsmanship that is applied to all Lexus vehicles, the luxury brand has commissioned tattoo artist Claudia De Sabe to recreate the artistry on a Lexus UX. Lexus has always sought inspiration from Japanese aesthetics. The UX, in particular, has cabin trims that imitates washi paper-grain and designed to echo the engawa architectural features of Japanese homes with its seamless merg