Toyota has concluded a successful demo run of the prototype Toyota Hilux MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle) in Kasarani, Kenya, possibly highlighting an upcoming Hilux hybrid. The demo run, held in conjunction with Round 7 of the World Rally Championship (WRC) 2023 in Kenya is to prove the viability and reliability of the powertrain, even when driven in harsh and demanding driving conditions. Also read: Germany and Switzerland now admit Toyota is right - engines not the enemy, carbon is, EV-onl

Peugeot amps up with full-EV SUV Launching in Q4 2022 Up to 310 km range Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn. Bhd. (BAASB, formerly known as Berjaya Auto Alliance Sdn. Bhd.) has confirmed that they'll be launching the 2022 Peugeot e-2008 in Malaysia. The fully-electric French SUV will be launched here sometime in Q4 2022, sources close to the matter confirmed. Which means that BAASB can sell the e-2008 at tax-free prices for a little more than a year, before import and excise tax exemptions for imported (C

The new facelifted 2020 Toyota Hilux is launched in Malaysia today and apart from the macho looks, it’s also got a very impeccable safety rating. ASEAN NCAP which conducts safety assessment for new cars in the ASEAN region has just awarded the King of Pick-ups a 5-star safety rating. The test was conducted in August 2020 and was the second assessment that ASEAN NCAP had conducted on the Hilux. The first was done in 2015 when the eighth-gen Hilux was launched in which it also received a 5-star ra

If you're a super spy who's now got a family but still need to stay brand-loyal, the 2020 Aston Martin DBX is just what you need. Unveiled just a few hours ago at Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur, the DBX is the British marque's first attempt at a full-fat, five-seater SUV. We'll walk you through the car and you let us know if it's fit for Bond and family. Powertrain Behind the instantly-recognisable 'DB grille' is a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 550 PS and 700 Nm. Tipping the scales at 2,245 kg, y

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) today launched the updated 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor. The Raptor now features more safety tech and new convenience updates for RM 9,088 more than the pre-update at RM 208,888. The Ranger Raptor’s ADAS now gets Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Vehicle and Pedestrian to help prevent potential rear-end collisions and road traffic collisions with both vehicles and pedestrians. The system is similar to the Ranger Wildtrak. There is also Forward Collision Warning,

Based on the X70 Premium Only 62 units available Priced from RM 126,100 Proton has just introduced the X70 Merdeka Edition, a limited-edition version of its popular X70, designed to commemorate Malaysia’s 62nd Independence Day celebration. As such, only 62 units will be made available, each priced from RM 126,100. Only 2 colours are available, namely Snow White and Flame Red. The X70 Merdeka Edition is based on the X70 Premium variant, but with the addition of these extra kit: Quartz Black paint