Making its global public unveiling at the ongoing inaugural Japan Mobility Show (JMS) beyond the computer screens is the Toyota EPU Concept. It is Toyota’s vision of an all-electric (EV) pick-up truck and perhaps that is what the EPU name stands for. While development and trials of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) prototype are being conducted on the current generation Toyota Hilux in Thailand and Australia, the EPU Concept is significantly smaller than the outgoing model due for replacement. Ev

Like many car manufacturers, Perodua too is facing severe disruption in its supply chain, leading to long waiting period for its customers. Being Malaysia’s No.1 car brand is a double-edged sword - because of the scale Perodua operates in, everything good and bad is amplified to a level few other manufacturers face. Perodua sells nearly a quarter million cars a year. For 2022, it targets to sell 247,800 units, despite the ongoing challenge in getting enough parts to build enough cars. The global

Hyundai has recently released a videos to communicate why the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the only electric vehicle (EV) you'll ever need. Convinced? In the US, prices of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 have yet to be announced, but it is expected to be close to a Hyundai Santa Fe. The interior of the car is thoughtfully designed with the occupants’ comfort in mind. With extra leg room, large space for cargo and the ability to recline seats into optimum positions, it makes the car ideal for lengthy trips. The front

Last year in June, the government announced a decision to place sales tax (SST) exemption for cars – cut sales tax on CKD cars, while offering 50% sales tax discount for CBU models as part of the Penjana stimulus package. It was supposed to last until 31-December 2020 but in a twist that brought mixed reactions in the local automotive industry, the Ministry of Finance extended the exemption to 30-June 2021. So, if you’re interested to buy a new car, now might be the right time to take advantage

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford vehicles in Malaysia, introduced a new 5-year manufacturer’s warranty for all 2021 Ford Ranger. This is a 2-year extension to the original 3-year manufacturer’s warranty. The new 5-year manufacturer’s warranty or 160,000 km (whichever comes first) is part of SDAC’s efforts to offer owners of the Ranger line up with added value. But existing Ranger owners are not left out. SDAC has 2 new warranty extension plans on offer known as the

(2019 Isuzu D-Max 1.9 Prices & Specs | Gallery) When it comes to shopping for a pick-up truck, unless you're a contractor that hauls machinery every now and then, it is unlikely you'll be considering the Isuzu D-Max. The reason is simple – those who desires a lifestyle pick-up truck would have selected the Ford Ranger or Mitsubishi Triton, not the Isuzu D-Max. But we firmly believe that the D-Max does have some redeeming features that could position itself as a worthy lifestyle truck alternative