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The Mitsubishi Triton is a capable pick-up truck all things considered. In fact, we think it handles the most car-like among its rivals and yet, it can still be at ease off-road. For those off-roading warriors who also enjoy a day in the great outdoors, Mitsubishi Motors Germany has just the perfect solution by offering a camper option on the Triton, which is sold as the L200. In collaboration with GentleTent, the pick-up camper merely adds on a large inflatable tent on the roof. There are two t

CY Foong

Apr 5, 2021

This is the 2020 Farizon FX and it’s the answer to the thousand ringgit question, “What if the Proton X70 gets a pick-up bed at the back?” After some spy photos were leaked out a few months ago, it seems Geely’s newest Boyue Pro-based pick-up truck is set for an official launch later this year. If you’re thinking “What’s Farizon?”. Well, it’s Geely’s commercial vehicle subsidiary. You may have heard of it as Yuancheng in Chinese. Farizon’s line-up consists of alternative-fuel and electric-powere

CY Foong

Sep 3, 2020

The Daihatsu Taft is now available in Japan starting at 1,353,000 yen. The Taft debuted as a concept at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon. Available in a 3-cylinder naturally aspirated (NA) variant and a 3-cylinder turbocharged variant (Both 660 cc), all variants are equipped with a CVT transmission. Buyers can choose between a FWD and 4WD drivetrain Measuring 3,395 mm long, the TAFT is shorter than the already small Perodua Axia we are used to in Malaysia. Overall dimensions are 3395 x 1475 x 1630 mm (

Arif

Jun 15, 2020

While parcels and boxes falling out of truck beds are rather common occurrences, a box falling out and then somehow managing to bounce back into the truck is a rare sight indeed. This road user encountered a very interesting scene when driving on a bridge. As you can see, a Styrofoam box fell out of the truck ahead and skilfully bounce its way back into the truck, not just once but multiple times! And it looked like the box continued its adventures bouncing back into the truck even after the vid

Jerrica

Jun 10, 2020

We’ve set our eyes on our fair shares of unique (barely legal) cars like a topless Perodua Kancil and badly modded cars – off-camber guys, we still don’t get you. But this mind-boggling fusion of a Proton Exora and Mitsubishi Triton takes the cake! From the back, the “fusion” looks like a standard low-riding tuner Triton but when you look at it from the front and you will be forced to do a double-take. The “fusion” takes its front-end from the first-generation Proton Exora MPV, but the Exora’s t

Jerrica

Aug 24, 2020

As part of the new normal, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is now offering free delivery of your new car to your doorstep. The delivery service is free, provided you are within a 20 km radius of a dealership. According to the managing director of VPCM, Erik Winter, the initiative is part of their Safe Hands campaign where contactless procedures are adopted. Each new car will be delivered on a single flat-bed truck and covered in canvas to ensure factory-fresh condition upon delivery. F

Arif

Jun 1, 2020

Launched in 2008, the Mitsubishi Triton is the closest rival to the Toyota Hilux in terms of price. The latest iteration is a facelift from 2019 which features Mitsubishi’s prominent dynamic shield up front. 4x2 Quest - RM 79,890 4x4 M/T - RM 100,200 4x4 A/T - RM 105,900 4x4 M/T Premium - RM 113,300 4x4 A/T Premium - RM 121,000 4x4 Adventure X - RM 137,900 *OTR price w/o insurance. SST exemption not applicable to commercial vehicles. Imported (CBU) from Thailand, the Mitsubishi Triton also rival

Arif

Feb 20, 2021

The Japanese usually jump at the chance to spice up fairly normal cars, and it's especially true for the men and women at Gazoo Racing. Yes, the team behind the Toyota GR Yaris raided their parts bin and dumped some good stuff on a 2020 Toyota Hilux. Lots of tough love GR’s styling package beefs up the Hilux’s already-tough exterior by a notch. For an additional JPY 305,800 (~RM 11,950), buyers will get a silver bumper guard, striking red skid plate, steel side steps and matte-black sports bars

Sanjay

Sep 2, 2020

Currently in its fifth generation, the Honda CR-V is a spacious family car that is popular among Malaysians. Offered in both 2WD and 4WD, the former is preferred by many, since it mainly sees urban use. The urban SUV body style is so popular to the extent that even brands like Porsche and Lamborghini have at least one in their line-up. Being one of the early adopters and perhaps even pioneering the urban SUV body-style, the Honda CR-V deserves some recognition. But how did it all start? Well, we

Arif

Dec 19, 2020

Making its world debut in Thailand last November, the 2021 Ford Ranger now sports a refreshed look and comes with a nifty party trick that we love. On the outside, the facelifted Ranger gets a racier look thanks to a new trapezoidal front grille, black alloy wheels and a smorgasbord of black trim pieces. The highlight of this update then has to be its Power Roller Shutter (PRS). It's exactly what it sounds like. Think of it as a powerboot for a pick-up truck - instead of having to physically lif

Sanjay

Jan 27, 2021

Geely Holding saw 2020 sales exceeding 2.1 million units which might sound like good news but that figure accounts for a 3.6% loss compared to 2019. In 2019, the Chinese conglomerate which consists of 3 subsidiaries – Geely Auto Group, Volvo Car Group, and Geely New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group – saw over 2.178 million units sold. In spite of the slight drop in total sales, Geely Holding still remains optimistic. Geely Auto saw 1.32 million units sold in 2020 (despite a 3% loss) and retained

CY Foong

Jan 19, 2021

If you are reading this, it is safe to assume that you have some level of interest in cars. What about cars that made you interested in them? When and how did you started liking cars? For me, it was when a silver E24 BMW M635CSi pulled up next to my dad’s Proton Saga. I was 5 years old but I still vividly remembered everything. The second time was when my dad was driving on the then new North South Highway. I was sleeping when my dad yelled at me to wake up, telling me to look at the Porsche com

Hans

Jun 20, 2020

Campervans have always been a popular way to travel in the USA, but who knew that the trend would make it to Malaysia as well? This Perodua Myvi owner converted her car into the perfect camper car for just RM 500 and has already travelled the entire east coast of Peninsular Malaysia! Farah Nabilah wanted to make a solo trip around the Peninsular but she couldn’t afford a van, so she converted her Perodua Myvi into a camper van instead. With her CamperMyvi by her side, she spent 10 days traveling

Jerrica

Aug 4, 2020

Normally, we don’t publish news on semi-trucks but this Geely electric semi-truck certainly pushes new elements to a design that was mostly restricted to high-rise blocks on wheels. Yes, there is the Tesla Semi that was unveiled back in 2017 but Geely might beat it to production with the Farizon AD21. Some of you might recall the Farizon name which we’ve featured on the interesting-looking Proton X70-/Geely Boyue Pro-based pick-up truck. Needless to say, Farizon’s first heavy-duty electric truck

CY Foong

Apr 9, 2021

Pictures from autonetmagz (sourced from Car Spotting TH) show the adorable Honda e spotted on a truck bed in Thailand. With the MINI Cooper SE already entering the SEA market (and being sold out in Malaysia), could it be that the Honda E is finally making its way to our region? The answer is no. We’d really love to see that happen, but Honda has clearly stated that the Honda E is strictly for Europe and Japan only. Even in the land down under (where 100 units of the MINI Cooper SE were sold out)

Arif

Sep 22, 2020

Previously, when we reported on the mind-boggling Proton Exora/ Mitsubishi Triton mesh up, we thought we’ve seen it all. But clearly, most of us have forgotten that Malaysia also has a one-off Proton Preve Ute on our roads. The Proton Preve Ute is a one-off custom project that a private owner commissioned Bufori, a company specialising in hand-built vehicles, to build. Based on our research, the Preve Ute arrived at Bufori’s workshop as a standard 4-door Proton Preve sedan but left the doors a 2

Jerrica

Aug 25, 2020

Previously, we showed you the cutest camper truck in the world with the Daihatsu Hijet Jumbo Camper Ver. Now, let us introduce you to its more performance-oriented sibling, the Hijet Jumbo Sporza Ver. Introduced at the virtual-only 2021 Tokyo Auto Salon, this Hijet speedster had its entire roof chopped and the only frontal protection is a tiny windscreen. It’s goodbye aerodynamics and hello eating bugs unless you wisely decide to wear a helmet. To ensure the structural rigidity of this speedster

CY Foong

Jan 21, 2021

Following its debut in Thailand and Australia last year, it is only a matter of time for Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) to launch the major facelift of the 2021 Nissan Navara NP300 (D23) in Malaysia. We have published a few spyshots this year of the Navara before, but this time it is the official deal. Well, sort of. The imported-from-Thailand (CBU) refreshed Mother Trucker is only previewed to the media with its official launch to be announced on 16-April 2021. The outgoing Navara meanwhile, is

CY Foong

Mar 26, 2021

Umum mengetahui bahawa Geely Boyue adalah versi asal Proton X70. Namun adakah SUV ini sesuai menjadi sebuah trak pikap? Geely dijangkakan akan memperkenalkan trak pikap berasaskan varian Boyue Pro apabila beberapa keping gambar trak tersebut tular . Menurut media-media dari luar negara, trak pikap baru tersebut dipanggil "Yuancheng FX" atau dalam terjemahannya adalah "FX jarak jauh". Geely memasang truck bed di bahagian belakang Boyue Pro menjadikan SUV tersebut trak pikap secara keseluruhan. Ti

Haris

Jun 22, 2020

Geely mungkin akan memperkenalkan trak pikap Boyue Pro-based tak lama lagi, kerana kami baru-baru ini ternampak gambar-gambar yang nampak seperti trak pikap mereka yang akan datang. Menurut platform media di luar negara, trak pikap terbaru itu mungkin akan dipanggil “Yuancheng FX”, bermaksud lebih kurang seperti “Long Distance FX”. Jika ia nampak pelik bagi anda, jangan terkejut, kerana ia nampak seperti Geely melekatkan truck bed pada bahagian belakang Boyue - mentransformasikan SUV tersebut ke

Mersita

Jun 23, 2020

The Proton Exora, like the current X70, is one of the company’s “why didn’t we build these earlier” moments. For a country with big families and sophisticated tastes, the business case for an MPV almost seemed like a no brainer from the start. Instead, Proton busied themselves with that rolling-tower block on coasters, the Juara. It comes as no surprise that the Exora became a lucrative cash-cow, staying in the market for 11 years and counting. Yes, the Exora’s longevity and popularity might be

Daniel

Jun 29, 2020

The Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling that the management of a car park is liable of negligence rendering disclaimers of exemption clauses posted by the car park non-viable. Sunway Parking Services Sdn Bhd was ordered to pay about RM 117,000 of damages to Euro Rent A Car Sdn Bhd in the case where the rental car company’s vehicle was stolen from the premises. This means that car park disclaimer notices posted at various locations of a parking lot informing visitors that the manageme

Jerrica

Dec 8, 2020

This is the new 2020 Toyota Hilux Rogue - the top-dog in the newly-facelifted Toyota Hilux range. Priced at RM 146,880, the Hilux Rogue comes with a meatier 2.8-litre turbodiesel and a box of bells and whistles. But is it all just bright lights and metal bars? On Monday, we spent an entire day with it, and this is what we think. Exterior - chunky and tough The facelift brings about visual changes throughout the range, but the Rogue gets exclusive touches: a different front bumper and grille, hoo

Sanjay

Oct 8, 2020

Geely could be introducing a Boyue Pro-based pick-up truck soon, as we recently came across photos of what appears to be their upcoming truck. According to overseas media outlets, the new pick-up truck could be called “Yuancheng FX”, which loosely translates to “Long Distance FX”. If it looks funny to you, don’t be surprised, as it appears that Geely has tacked on a truck bed to the rear of the Boyue, transforming the SUV into a legitimate pick-up truck. Unlike traditional pick-up trucks that ar

Eric

Jun 19, 2020

Finally, after six years in the market, the mother trucker has gotten a major revision. Though only the Pro-4X variant is previewed, the new 2021 Nissan Navara NP300 (D23) has received some truly A+ grade action-packed looks – keeping it as up-to-date as its rivals. Almost all its rivals were given an update or a refresh in the past three years: the Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton were updated in 2019, while Malaysia’s pick-up king, the Toyota Hilux received new engines and features in 2020. T

CY Foong

Mar 29, 2021

Perodua and Proton has been producing cars in Malaysia since the 80s and 90s and both brands also exported certain models overseas. Though most of our national cars of that era are known for their mediore quality and lacklustre engines, a few models left a lasting legacy. Here are the best cars that both Malaysian brands have ever rolled out. Perodua Kelisa If the VW Beetle is the people’s car in Germany, then the Perodua Kelisa is the people’s car in Malaysia before the Perodua Myvi came along.

Jerrica

Apr 22, 2020

Have you imagined just leaving the city and… Wait, that’s not appropriate in times of MCO. So, let’s change the subject real quick to this Daihatsu Hijet camper truck. Some fans may recognise the Hijet name from those pasar malam vans but did you know that this nameplate turned 60? Yup, the first Hijet was introduced in 1960 as Daihatsu’s first four-wheeled vehicle following the three-wheeled Midget. Needless to say, it went on to be very successful and is still sold in Japan. To mark the 60th a

CY Foong

Jan 20, 2021

A heavily camouflaged Ford Ranger Raptor has been spotted in Thailand amidst testing. Despite the camouflage, telltale signs of a Ford Ranger Raptor are the wheels with all-season tyres, flared wheel arches, and other bits like the front scuff plates as well as side step. Last year, the 2021 Ford Ranger facelift was unveiled in Thailand alongside the Everest facelift. However, there was no Ranger Raptor facelift announced in the unveiling, which leads us to believe that this spyshot could be the

Shaun

Apr 2, 2021

Ford Thailand has just launched the 2021 Ford Ranger FX4 Max, and you might call it a budget Ranger Raptor or as the Blue Oval puts it “Ranger Raptor-inspired”. The inspiration is mostly visual enhancements which include the FORD-lettered front mesh grille with a dark grey surround. This colour scheme is also applied to the exterior mirror caps, door handles, wheel arch mouldings, and rear tray surround. This buff stance continues around the rear bed with a full-length tubular sports bar, finish

CY Foong

Mar 12, 2021

Volvo Car Malaysia today paved a new path for customers with the launch of its 360 total-care used car programme known as Volvo SELEKT. The programme is created for the discerning customers in mind, who want the same uncompromising excellence and quality of a new Volvo car but at a price point they desire. Each pre-owned Volvo car under the Volvo SELEKT programme is guaranteed to be under five years old and has less than 100,000 km in mileage. Once it qualifies under the programme, the car will

Brian

Jun 24, 2020