Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the full commencement of operations at its newly established research and development facility, Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama, that aims to take a sustainable focus in developing the brand's new models. Yes, it is that Shimoyama referenced on the badge adorning the GR Yaris/GR Corolla's G16E-GTS' engine block. Also read: Review: The Toyota GR Corolla is the result of when heart and soul meets science The badge pays homage to the centre's main test track

BMW Thailand launched a trio of models in the Kingdom over the weekend and first up is the 2023 BMW X5 (G05) facelift or in Bimmer terms, Life Cycle Impulse (LCI). The updated G05 first made its debut in February 2023 and compared to the Bavarian’s recent offerings, it has a more conservative look. Given that this is just a facelift, it might even be the last time we see the X5 with a design that doesn’t shout “keyboard-equipped discussions”. Anyway, the updated X5 in Thailand only covers two va

New Zealand is a very small car market. Selling less than 120,000 cars a year, the New Zealand car market is treated by car manufacturers as an extension of Australia (annual TIV of slightly over 1 million cars). Despite its small size, NZ is home to a very vibrant enthusiast car market. Its trade borders are open (at least for cars) and vehicle importation is simple. This explains why Toyota has given New Zealand a disproportionately high 150 cars allocation for the Toyota GR Corolla. Orders co

Sime Darby Auto Selection (SDAS) has introduced an Extended Warranty Programme for pre-owned BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). Called +HYBRID, the programme - in collaboration with Guard My Ride (GMR) and RHB Insurance - is set to offer pre-owned BMW PHEV owners a peace of mind with comprehensive warranty coverage (terms and conditions apply) for the following: Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) - BMW’s terminology for the inverter High-Voltage Battery Cell Integrated Motor Generator (Electr

Power, beauty, and soul have forever graced the very fabric of all the handmade machines driving out of Aston Martin's factories since their genesis 110 years ago. The discerning driver deserves the timeless. Power, beauty, and soul eternally stirs the spirit, never shaken by the ebbs and flows of time. Perfect, then, is the Aston Martin DBX707 in character. SUV in shape, track carver in spirit, eternally iconic. Power, timeless Leaf through Aston Martin's storied archives and you'll find no mod

Ten years ago, if you think of Chinese cars, you might imagine them to be knock-offs or poorly designed imitations of existing models. However, as the Chinese economy is booming, so has the automotive landscape of the Middle Kingdom. With Chinese conglomerates partnering with foreign carmakers and some even owning foreign brands, suffice to say that the country’s automotive landscape has grown leaps and bounds. Some of them even offer luxurious alternatives to established models and most of them