UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has just announced that it ended 2023 with 108,107 units sold, its highest ever since 2012, when it sold 105,151 units. Within the announcement is a quote from President Datuk Ravindran K., which provided some hints on what new Toyota models the company plans to launch in 2024. “As we look forward to 2024, our focus will be on introducing more models, particularly with an emphasis on xEV technologies.” xEV is an umbrella that encompasses battery electric vehicles (BEV), p

The newest competitor in Thailand's tight subcompact-SUV space is this, the all-new 2023 Toyota Yaris Cross. Three variants are offered to customers, with prices outlined below: Smart - THB 789k (~RM 101k) Premium - THB 849k (~RM 109k) Premium Luxury - THB 899k (~RM 115k) Specs of the Yaris Cross in Thailand Taking on the Honda WR-V and Nissan Kicks, the Yaris Cross remains hybrid-only – combining a 91 PS/121 Nm 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated 2NR-VEX four-cylinder engine with a 80 PS/121 Nm elect

SUVs are so popular that it takes something absolutely unique to truly stand out and nothing beats the quirky yet capable Suzuki Jimny in that front. The little SUV might not technically be a kei off-roader but it’s close enough and if you’re interested in getting one, why not head over to the Carlist.my Drive Auto Fair at the Setia Alam Convention Centre from 1-3 September 2023, Friday to Sunday, from 10 am to 8 pm? To recap, there’s only one variant of the Jimny offered in Malaysia, the 1.5-li

The 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross has just been launched in Singapore, making the island the first ASEAN country to get the all-new crossover. Two variants are offered, and prices range from SGD 102k (~MYR 311k) to SGD 107k (~RM 326k). Toyota Yaris Cross Variants and Specs As mentioned, the Yaris Cross comes in two variants there: the Active, and the pricier Excite. What's similar between them is the Toyota Corolla Cross/RAV-4-inspired look, especially with the gaping (albeit relatively small) grille

Today is the first day of the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show and following the 2020 Beijing Auto Show, this is the next biggest car show from China. For now, let’s say hello to the Hongqi E-HS9 and it is more than a knock-off Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Rather, it might even be more luxurious and quieter than a Rolls. We featured a Hongqi in our Top Rank article on the most luxurious cars from around the world and the brand has a storied history. Literally translated to Red Flag in Mandarin, Hongqi was form

Toyota adds yet another compact-crossover to their lineup as they unveiled the all-new Toyota Yaris Cross yesterday, which is essentially a small-SUV version of the B-segment Toyota Yaris hatchback. Chassis and powertrain The Yaris Cross rides on Toyota’s TNGA-B platform and is offered with two powertrains and drive options: 2020 Toyota Yaris Cross Variant B-Package (Base) X G Z Hybrid X Hybrid G Hybrid Z Engine M15A-FKS (1.5-liter Dynamic Force Engine) Toyota Hybrid System II with reduction gea