Despite buyers' preference to 7-seaters and hatchbacks over sedans, the all-new D92A 2023 Toyota Vios was launched in Indonesia ahead of Malaysia last week. However, that launch wasn’t just the end of the fourth-gen Vios’ tale in the archipelago. At a virtual press conference shortly after its launch, Toyota’s Indonesian distributor, PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) expressed interest in offering the Vios Hybrid in the country. Speaking to the Indonesian motoring media, TAM’s Marketing Director, Anto

Nurburgring lap records have become a bit of a penis size comparison between carmakers; that meaning it doesn’t quite translate into much in the real world although the one with the biggest, sorry… quickest lap time, will always take every opportunity to exercise his bragging rights. For a while, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series could fling those rights around. Until recently, it was the fastest production car on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife with a lap time of 6:48.047 and also boasted the most

A total of 38 drivers will start the first ever running of the Gazoo Racing Vios Sprint Cup in the Malaysia Championship Series (MCS) this weekend (21-22 May 2022) at the Sepang International Circuit. The event will see the running of two 1-hour races on Saturday and Sunday, with two-driver teams competing in three generations of Toyota Vios vying for total prize monies amounting to RM 60,000. The Vios Sprint Cup is run in addition to and independently of the Vios Challenge, and will feature two

The Mercedes-Benz brand is one that is steeped in tradition. With more than 70 years of history in Malaysia, generations of Malaysians recognize it as the country’s most desired premium car brand. However, that deep rooted tradition also means that the brand must be mindful to not be stuck in the past. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) can’t continue to operate like it did when Ipoh tin mining tycoons were still around. In 1988, Mercedes-Benz sold less than 500 cars annually here. Today, MBM sells ar

As the automotive world embraces electrification, it is inevitable for brands to evolve according to the times. One of those icons is AMG-Mercedes and they could be debuting their very own EV model line-up soon. According to Mercedes Blog, Mercedes-Benz has trademarked several AMG EQ designations, thus confirming that there will be electric AMGs. This over the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S? The German luxury carmaker has trademarked the EQE 43, EQE 53, and EQE 63 names with the European Union

After Nissan and Subaru announced their online showroom program to adapt with the current extended Movement Control Order (MCO), it’s time for UMW Toyota Motor to follow similar business module. Now you can view and purchase your dream Toyota model with a dedicated online showroom page on their website. The way it works is similar too, just fill and submit the online form with the relevant information, and a dedicated Toyota’s Sales Advisor will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Also, To