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Hold on to your rotaries as Mazda has released an official teaser of their first ever electric car. We previously heard that Mazda was quietly testing an electric-powered CX-30 e-TPV (Electric Technology Prove-Out Vehicle) prototype. And while it was a quiet preview, there was barely any coverage when the car was touring around Oslo, Norway. From what little we can see of the video, it looks like the electrified Mazda will have a sloping roof and four doors. It will most probably adopt the same

Jerrica

Oct 22, 2019

Bad news for the motor show lovers, as the Federal Council of the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) has decided to cancel the 2021 stage as well. The decision is made following the Committee and the Foundation Board held a survey with the GIMS exhibitors. A majority of their exhibitors have stated that they would probably not be participating in the 2021 edition should there be one held. The automotive sector is currently going through a difficult phase as a result of the coronavirus pandem

Jerrica

Jul 1, 2020

Assembly Services Sdn Bhd (ASSB), UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd’s subsidiary involved in manufacturing Toyota vehicles, has resumed its assembly operations. This follows approval given by the Selangor State Government in relation to the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) that was announced on 4 May 2020. ASSB suspended all operations from 18 March 2020 when the Movement Control Order (MCO) was activated nationwide as a measure to break the transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus and will re-c

Hans

May 11, 2020

Yesterday marked the closing of the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. The highlight, as far production cars that regular folks can buy, is definitely the all-new fourth generation Honda Jazz. Archrival Toyota has no intentions of making life easy for the Jazz. Just one week before the opening of the 46th Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota announced its all-new Toyota Yaris (formerly known as Vitz in Japan). The Toyota Yaris' announcement came a day after Honda released a teaser video commercial for its Honda Jazz, w

Hans

Nov 5, 2019

Grand Prix International Public Company Limited (GPI), organisers of the Bangkok International Motor Show, announced the new official date for the motor show. The 41st 2020 Bangkok International Motor Show will run from 15 July 2020 to 26 July 2020 at the Impact Exhibition hall. So far, the automotive brands confirmed to be participating in the show include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, FOMM, Ford, Honda, Hyundai Truck & Bus, Isuzu, Jaguar-Land Rover, Kia, Lamborghini, Lexus, Maserati, Mazda, MG Moto

Jerrica

Jun 30, 2020

This is not the first time we’re seeing the 2019 MG HS in the metal. But here are live photos of the C-segment SUV displayed at the 2020 Bangkok International Motor Show alongside the MG ZS and MG Extender. The MG HS was launched in Thailand last year in September. The SUV replaced the MG GS and has since been making itself known as a worthy contender against rivals like the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. Like the CR-V, the HS is also powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The turbo engi

Jerrica

Jul 22, 2020

Just like everywhere else in the world, the Toyota GR Yaris has received heaps of praises even here in Malaysia. Only 25,000 units of this homologated special are being produced by Toyota with less than 200 units earmarked for Malaysia. To be specific, that number is 127 units, and honestly, that sounds generous enough, considering that Thailand had only 71 units allocated for them. It appears that as fast as the GR Yaris is in terms of performance, it’s also driving out of showrooms as quickly.

CY Foong

Jan 19, 2021

If you don’t believe in coincidence, then perhaps this incident might change your mind. A 27-year-old man in Oregon, USA was trying to escape the police when he conveniently crashed into another stolen car. According to Fox-affiliate KPTV, the police were able to locate the Toyota Land Cruiser after it was reported stolen. A car chase ensued when the police spotted the stolen SUV in the town of Newberg driven by the car thief. In an attempt to escape, the car thief raced through the town only to

Jerrica

Jul 8, 2020

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), the sole authorized distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Malaysia, will be moving out of its current head office building in Persiaran Raja Muda in Shah Alam, according to sources familiar with the matter. The relocation has been planned several years earlier so the decision is not directly related to the current poor market outlook, although the Toyota’s falling market share over the last 5 years was probably a motivating factor in right-sizing the organization.

Hans

May 14, 2020

Let’s take a closer look at the Thai-spec Honda Accord at the ongoing 2020 Bangkok Motor Show. The Accord featured here is the top-of-the-range Hybrid TECH with a 2.0-litre petrol engine hooked up to 2 electric motors for a combined output of 218 PS. The Malaysian-spec Accord is only available with a 1.5-litre turbocharged VTEC which is also available in Thailand. Just like the Malaysian Accord, the Thai-spec Accord also comes with very elegant-looking LED headlights and daytime running lights (

CY Foong

Jul 21, 2020

Syarikat UMW Toyota Motor mengumumkan bahawa mereka akan menukar operasi cawangan di Lembah Klang, Sabah, dan Sarawak kepada pengedar berkuatkuasa 1 September ini. Pengedar Borneo Mobility (Sabah) akan mengambil alih cawangan di Kota Kinabalu dan Borneo Mobility (Sarawak) akan mengambil alih cawangan di Kuching. Cawangan Subang Jaya di Lembah Klang pula akan diambil alih oleh PCM Subang Motor Sdn Bhd. Pengumuman ini adalah selaras dengan matlamat mereka untuk memberikan mutu perkhidmatan yang le

Faisal

Sep 1, 2020

Great Wall Motor (GWM) hosted the world premiere of the all-new 2021 Haval H6 Hybrid SUV at the 42nd Bangkok International Motor Show. The all-new Haval H6 Hybrid SUV on display at the motor show is the right-hand drive version. It is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine supplemented by a 130-kW electric motor, resulting in combined output of 243 PS and maximum torque of 530 Nm. This powertrain is first seen at this global debut in Thailand and is yet to be featured in the Ch

Shaun

Mar 23, 2021

Honda Thailand has shown various models at this year's Bangkok International Motor Show. Seen here is this range-topping 2020 Honda City Turbo RS. Powered by a 1.0-litre VTEC Turbo engine, it churns 122 PS and 173 Nm to the front wheels via a CVT gearbox. Honda cites this mill has a fuel efficiency of 23.8 km/litre (4.2-litre/100 km). Anyway, let’s take a closer look at how much car one gets for THB 739,000. Up front, it gets the new family face with LED headlights that flanks the gloss black fr

Sanjay

Jul 21, 2020

The 2020 Toyota Fortuner facelift made its global debut back in June with more power and 1 brand new variant. Now Toyota Thailand is showcasing the new SUV at the 2020 Bangkok International Motor Show allowing us a chance to get an up-close view of the real car. Thanks to our sister site Autofun, we bring you live photos of the updated Fortuner in better detail. Toyota introduced 2 variants for the Fortuner with vastly different looks at the launch. Known as the Standard Model and Legender Model

Jerrica

Jul 15, 2020

Though the Bangkok Motor Show is clearly focused on the cars, there are other eye candies that attempt to vie for your attention and it’s the beautiful models that pose next to their four-wheeled or two-wheeled counterparts. This year’s motor show (BIMS 2021) is no exception when it comes to showcasing the best babes in the capital. Oh, you thought we’ll be talking about cars here? We’ll let the photos speak for themselves courtesy of our friends at AutoFun TH who also shared some of the models’

CY Foong

Mar 27, 2021

Remember the Seremban Honda dealership that was briefly turned into a Type R museum? Well, did you know that it has been running for three generations? Yes, Ban Lee Heng Motor has been Seremban’s sole distributor for Honda cars since 1976. Also read: Out of new Hondas to sell, this Seremban dealer is turned into a Type R museum! But before it sold Honda cars, it had very humble origins as a bicycle shop. Eventually, Ban Lee Heng Motor’s founder, Dato’ Ng Chee Peng grew it to become the sole dist

CY Foong

Mar 18, 2021

Honda will debut the all-new fourth-generation Honda Jazz at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, alongside the tenth-generation Honda Accord and the electric-powered Honda e. While Honda has not released much information about the all-new Honda Jazz, its European arm has confirmed that the all-new model will be offered only as a hybrid model when it goes on sale in 2020. Tom Gardner, Senior Vice-President of Honda Motor Europe said, “In 2020, Honda will launch the next generation Honda Jazz and today, we

Eric

Sep 26, 2019

Hyundai Motor Group baru-baru ini menambah-baik laman sesawang syarikat kumpulan itu dengan beberapa perincian terbaru untuk menayangkan pelan mobiliti masa hadapan mereka. Laman sesawang yang diberi nama Hyundai Motor Group Tech itu dibahagikan kepada 6 seksyen dan boleh dibaca dengan 4 pilihan bahasa termasuklah Bahasa Indonesia. Dengan penambahbaikan yang diberi, nampak gayanya Hyundai memberikan komitmen dalam pasaran ASEAN. Apa-apa pun, Hyundai sememangnya sedang dalam proses untuk membina

Mersita

Dec 21, 2020

This year’s 46th Tokyo International Motor Show (TMS) will have a very different approach. Under the theme ‘Open Future’, this year’s TMS aims to showcase their vision of the future of mobility. Keeping in line with the theme, Japanese carmakers will be presenting concepts that they believe will be mobility solutions of the future. Key highlights include electrified vehicles, advanced connectivity and autonomous driving technologies. An alleged brochure of the 2019 TMS was leaked online, showing

Adrian Chia

Oct 22, 2019

At the ongoing Auto China 2020, Honda unveiled the Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid e+, the first Honda model in China to feature a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. Set to go on sale in January 2021, the Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid e+ is powered by Honda’s two-motor i-MMD hybrid powertrain. Honda says that the i-MMD hybrid powertrain delivers the “most EV-like feel in virtually all areas for everyday driving, including driving performance, responsiveness and quietness.” Press release jargons aside, the Chin

Eric

Sep 28, 2020

If all goes according to plan, Mazda will unveil its much-anticipated new RWD platform at the 2021 Tokyo Motor Show. This is said to be a sedan body. According to carsensor.net, Mazda is eager to announce the model in October this year, if the 2021 Tokyo Motor Show gets the green light. As we have detailed before, this new platform will underpin several new products, be it in sedan or SUV form. The new RWD sedan is said to have an overall dimension that suggests that it will be a D-segment sedan

Jason

Jan 22, 2021

Hyundai Motor Group takes its next step in showcasing the group’s future mobility plans by launching its completely revamped website. The group’s website, entitled Hyundai Motor Group Tech, is divided into 6 sections and available in 4 languages including Indonesian. Yes, you did not read wrongly, the new website is also available in Indonesian. Perhaps this is a show of Hyundai’s commitment to its ASEAN market. After all, Hyundai does have a new Indonesian plant in the works. The brand-new plan

Jerrica

Dec 18, 2020

More news that Mazda’s signature rotary engine is making a return. Previously, it was speculated that Mazda’s upcoming SkyActiv-R rotary engine will return only as a small capacity range extender engine, used to charge a series hybrid’s or an electric vehicle’s battery. The idea of a rotary engine being the primary source of motion in a car today is pretty much out of the question because the inherent nature of rotary engine means that it will not pass today’s exhaust emissions regulation. Or so

Hans

Apr 17, 2020

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) welcomes the announcement of the incentives provided to the Malaysian auto industry announced by the Prime Minister today. The incentives are part of the Government’s Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan to offset the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Between 15 June and 31 December 2020, the Government will allow exemption on 10% Sales Tax for the purchase of new vehicles. For locally-assembled (CKD) models, the exemption will be 100% while for imported (CBU) models,

Brian

Jun 5, 2020

Earlier this week, Toyota Thailand showcased the 2020 Toyota Corolla Cross at the Bangkok Motor Show. Let’s take a deep dive and see what’s up with Toyota’s first Corolla in this body style. Off the bat, there’s already two tarted up variants - the red Urban Sport and the grey Adventure. Both come with a host of options as we’ll see below. On the lower end of the scale is the 1.8 Sport. Pictures here are courtesy of our Thailand sister-site AutoFun. Exterior - Off-road credentials It’s by no mea

Sanjay

Jul 16, 2020

We’ve seen various attempts at innovation by Proton such as the Arena, Juara, and Savvy. As an automaker, Proton is actually quite young considering Hyundai was founded in 1967 and Volkswagen was founded pre-World War 2. Proton was founded in 1983. Now, one car you might remember from Proton is the Proton Tiara. It was an oddball since it was Proton’s only collaboration with a French automaker. The Tiara had a 1.1 L 4-cylinder engine that only made 57 PS of maximum power. The transmission was a

Arif

Jun 19, 2020

The Ora Good Cat made headlines recently after being spotted on a trailer in Malaysia, alongside the Ora R1. With the Bangkok Motor Show taking place right now, we have received clearer images of this adorable EV from our colleagues at Autofun. The electric motor of the Ora Good Cat is capable of 145 PS/210 Nm and powers the front wheels. Also Read: Spied: The Ora Good Cat has been spotted in Malaysia, but is it launching here? Unveiled at the Chengdu Auto Show in July 2020, the Good Cat is buil

Arif

Mar 23, 2021

Pameran Motor Antarabangsa Bangkok 2020 yang sedang berlangsung juga disertai oleh Isuzu dengan tema warna merah-kelabu sejajar dengan konsep “The TOUCH” baharu mereka. Gerai pameran Isuzu dibarisi model-model sasa terbaru mereka, antaranya Isuzu Mu-X, Isuzu V-Cross dan Isuzu D-Max. Gambar-gambar pameran ini disumbangkan oleh rakan kami di Thailand, AutoFun. Nampak hebat, bukan? Peminat trak pikap sudah sedia maklum yang di Malaysia, kita hanya ada Isuzu D-Max 2019 buat masa sekarang. Ia adalah

Mersita

Jul 16, 2020

Along with the MI-Tech concept, Mitsubishi has also teased the Super Height K-Wagon, a concept kei car. Kei cars are popular in Japan for its price and convenience. Its boxy design maximizes interior space while the compact dimensions makes it easy to park. It features the MI-Pilot assistance for highway driving in the same-lane, forward collision mitigation braking, mis-acceleration mitigation and other advanced active safety systems. The Super Height K-Wagon and the MI-Tech will be exhibited a

Shaun

Oct 9, 2019

The all-new fourth-generation Honda Jazz (known as the Fit in Japan), made its global premiere at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show (TMS) with a fresh exterior design, revamped cabin and a new hybrid powertrain. Visually, the Jazz gets a roundel appearance that draws more parallels to the second-generation Jazz (GE) rather than the sharper third-generation model (GK). The interior has decluttered even further with minimal buttons, LCD instrument cluster, floating centre display and electronic parking br

Adrian Chia

Oct 25, 2019