To say it was a success for Toyota’s sales department during the recently held Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show or GIIAS 2023 event would be an understatement. PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM), the holders of the brand across the Straits of Malacca, claims to have collected 5,796 bookings. However, the highlight would have to be that over 80 percent of Toyota Yaris Cross and Kijang Innova Zenix buyers opted for the hybrid variants. GIIAS 2023 was held from 10-20 August 2023 and many of Toyo

The Toyota Yaris Cross could be coming to the greater ASEAN market as soon as next year, but it will be different from the model of the same name that's currently sold in Japan and certain markets, plus it's likely to replace the Toyota Rush. Sources close to Indonesian media says that the Rush (twin to the Daihatsu Terios, and Perodua Aruz in Malaysia) could be discontinued in 2023, while the Terios will soldier on with its rear-wheel drive format. Also read: Review: Perodua Aruz 1.5 AV, is it

2021 could be a busy year for Toyota, as they recently trademarked a number of nameplates and designs in Vietnam, with the Toyota Yaris Cross being one of them. Judging from the trademark filings, the Toyota Yaris Cross could find its way to Vietnam in the near future, as the model was just introduced in Singapore a week ago. Seeing that the Toyota Corolla Cross has already found its way to Vietnam, the Yaris Cross could follow soon. It remains to be seen what powertrain options will be offered,

Just like the all-new Honda Jazz (which Malaysia is missing out), Singapore is set to be the first market in ASEAN to get the all-new 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross this week. Borneo Motors, the official distributor of Toyota vehicles on the island, has set up an inquiry page on its website. The Yaris Cross will be unveiled virtually via Facebook on Thursday, 14-January 2021 at 8.30 pm. It is still unclear what are the variants on offer for the Singaporean-spec Yaris Cross. In Japan, the Yaris Cross is

Some say we spend so much time in our cars, it is virtually our second home. It’s like a sanctuary for some us, a place to retreat and decompress after a long day of work. Naturally, we’d want the interior of our cars to be aesthetically pleasing and plush. Which brings us onto the topic of cars with the best-looking interiors. Lexus LC 500 Lexus LC Lexus was meticulous about the LC’s interior. Every little detail such as the angle of the steering wheel, the feel and position of the paddle shift

In the spirit of Kaizen, or continous improvement, Lexus has just given its flagship LC Coupe an update. Changes are relatively minor and the exterior is largely untouched. One of the changes highlighted is the reduced unsprung weight by around 10 kg. This is achieved through the use of aluminium lower arms, light anti-roll bars, and new material for the coil springs. The 21-inch forged alloy wheels are also lighter than before. On top of making the suspension parts lighter, it has also been cal