One-tonne pick-up trucks are not very popular in Japan, where kei minivans with sliding doors and tight roads-friendly mini-trucks are the preferred work tools for people who need to haul a lot of cargo. Though larger pick-up trucks don’t sell in very high volume, they are seen as status symbols. Parallel-imported left-hand drive American pick-up trucks prowl the trendy streets of Roppongi and Ginza, rarely leaving tarred roads. Nearly twenty years ago, Mitsubishi Motors in 2005 attempted to int
Hans
29.03.2024
This weekend will be the final two days of Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia’s Raya Offers campaign (ends 31-March 2024) for the Mitsubishi Triton. The promotion is offered to all six variants of the Thailand-made Triton, including the ‘low-rider’ 4x2 Triton Quest MT. Buyers of the highest specifications Triton 4x4 VGT Athlete, which starts from RM 155,900, can enjoy up to RM 11k in cash rebates. Buyers can choose between three options: Cash rebates up to RM 7,000 or Wheels upgrade for only RM900* + RM
Hans
29.03.2024
Toyota Motor Thailand has announced plans to start mass production of the Toyota Hilux BEV in Thailand by the end of 2025. Speaking to Reuters at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show, Mr. Noriaki Yamashita, President of Toyota Motor Thailand said "The Hilux (BEV) could be ready by the end of next year." However, he did not reveal where the vehicle would be produced. Also read: This is the all-electric Toyota Hilux Revo BEV Concept Underscoring the company’s commitment, Yamashita added To
Arvind
28.03.2024
Isuzu Motors has announced a significant THB 32 billion (~RM 4.1 billion) investment in Thailand to kickstart the manufacturing of battery cells and production of EV pick-up trucks in the region. The Thai investment is part of a larger JPY 1 trillion (~RM 32.1 billion) to be funnelled across the company until 2030, as the company hopes to make Thailand a production and export hub for EV pick-up trucks, The Bangkok Post reports. The investment in Thailand will focus on establishing EV production
Arvind
23.03.2024
Toyota Thailand has launched the 2024 Toyota Hilux Revo GR Sport 'Wide Thread' to give its full name, which now succeeds the older model – launched in Thailand in 2021 – and ups the ante with more rugged styling, chassis improvements and more power. Taking its place as the flagship variant in Thailand, the GR Sport Wide Thread is priced at THB 1,499 million (~RM 197k). Also read: 224 PS/550 Nm Ranger Raptor-munching Toyota Hilux GR Sport to make SEA debut in the Philippines Starting with the pow
Arvind
21.03.2024
This here is the 2024 Isuzu D-Max BEV (battery electric vehicle) concept that's just made its debut in Thailand today. Don't let the concept nature fool you – this, like the D-Max MHEV concept too – are close to reality. In the case of the D-Max BEV, Isuzu says production for export markets will commence in Thailand as early as by 2025, and will launch in the UK, Australian, and Norwegian markets by the same year. Roll out to other countries will be based on "needs and maturity of the charging i
Sanjay
20.03.2024