UMW Toyota Motor has launched the new generation 2024 Toyota Hiace in Malaysia. Available only in only one super-longwheelbase (SLWB) high-roof window van variant, the new Hiace is imported from Japan (CBU), priced from RM 169,000. The Japan-made Hiace SLWB will be sold alongside the previous generation Hiace standard wheelbase (SWB) panel van, which is still being produced at Toyota’s Shah Alam plant, only as a panel van. The new generation SWLB is powered by a new 2.8-litre 1GD-FTV turbodiesel

Volvo Car Malaysia has just announced that it will be introducing the newly improved Recharge plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain in their Recharge T8 models soon along with some price adjustments which will be announced on 1-May 2022. In Malaysia, the Recharge T8 PHEV models include the 60 Series (Volvo S60, Volvo V60, Volvo XC60) and the 90 Series (Volvo S90, Volvo XC90). Some highlights of the new Recharge PHEV powertrain include: A new long-range battery of 18.8 kWh from 11.6 kWh A new rear ele

Toyota seems to be on a roll, introducing MPV after MPV. The most recent MPV launch by Toyota was the all-new 2022 Toyota Voxy. The next MPV launch by Toyota will likely be the next-generation Toyota Alphard, scheduled for an end-2022 debut. Now, sources from Japan have indicated that Toyota won’t be stopping there, as the Aichi-based car manufacturer could be introducing an even larger MPV that could debut as soon as early-2023. According to the Japanese source, the new MPV will be based on the

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

Generally, most cars don’t last a lifetime and most people would generally own a car for a few years before replacing it. Still, there are some cars which are still running years or even decades after they were bought new. In fact, for this week’s Top Rank, we wanted to focus on the cars that are generally seen as immortal. Some of them might be considered indestructible and can last a lifetime no matter what is thrown in their way. You could even think of them as the automotive equivalent of a

Nissan owners in Malaysia, you are now able to give your Nissan its much-needed service, as Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis (TCEAS) has received approval from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to partially resume their operations. Do note that services are limited by MITI's approval to just: service maintenance, minor repairs, and vehicle breakdown services. Owners can set an appointment either by calling their nearest service centre, DriveOn mobile app, TCEAS website or Niss