2014 Toyota Aygo teased – to be unveiled in Geneva
Now here’s an upcoming Toyota model that promises to be big on fun. No, it’s not quite the new Supra we’re all hoping for (though one based on the wild FT-1 Concept is said to […]
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Toyota to test wireless charging for its vehicles
Imagine not having to bother with charging your plug-in hybrid or electric car once you’re home after a long day. What if you just park it and charging begins automatically? Apparently Toyota is working on […]
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Toyota Prius recall – 6,160 units in Malaysia involved
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a “special service campaign” a.k.a. recall for the Toyota Prius 1.8. The wordwide recall is for cars manufactured from year 2009 to 2013 – 6,160 units of the Prius are […]
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Toyota Australia to stop local manufacturing in 2017
Toyota Australia has just announced that it will stop all its local manufacturing operations by the end of 2017, and become a sales and distribution company. Its production plant in Altona, Victoria currently makes the […]
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Toyota Agya/Daihatsu Ayla spotted in Malaysia!
Reader Melvin Choong sent in this photo of what appears to be a debadged Toyota Agya/Daihatsu Ayla on Jalan Duta. We’re going out on a limb here, but could Perodua have brought this in to test […]
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VW, Hyundai and Toyota top China car sales in 2013
The headline above is the answer to which brands made the sales podium in China last year. Volkswagen dominating the world’s largest car market is no surprise, given its long presence and strong branding there, […]
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Toyota Agya – export begins to the Philippines
Toyota and Daihatsu have announced the start of exports of the Toyota Agya from Indonesia to the Philippines, with sales planned to begin at the end of this month. The five-door hatch, produced by Daihatsu’s […]
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UMW Toyota teases Toyota Alphard 2.4 G and 3.5 G
A microsite teasing the impending arrival of the Toyota Alphard has appeared on UMW Toyota’s website. The Toyota Alphard is yet another MPV model that along with the Estima, makes up the bread and butter […]
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Toyota Previa 2.4 GL price revised to RM258k OTR
UMW Toyota has revised the price of the Toyota Previa 2.4 GL in Malaysia. The estimated price of RM270k that was revealed at KLIMS13 has now been reduced to RM258k OTR including insurance, as indicated […]
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Thailand unrest forcing Toyota to rethink investments
The political gridlock currently gripping Thailand doesn’t look like it’s about to end anytime soon, with anti-government protesters refusing to participate in elections that PM Yingluck Shinawatra has called for, adamant that an unelected “People’s […]
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2014 Toyota Noah and Voxy – 1.8L hybrid, 23.8 km/l
The 2014 Toyota Noah and Voxy have gone on sale in Japan. The MPV pair, previewed as concept models at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, are levelled at the similarly-sized Nissan Serena and Mazda Biante, […]
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Honda overtakes Toyota in Thailand passenger car market for the first time ever by 3,000 units
This is crazy news – Honda has overtaken Toyota for the top passenger car sales spot in the Thailand market for the first time ever in history. Honda sold 193,185 passenger cars in Thailand while […]
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Next Toyota Camry to get a “more emotional design”
The current Toyota Camry isn’t exactly the best looking car in its class, not least next to its newer, fresher rivals. But that’s always the issue when you’re targeting mass-market success: something’s go to give […]
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2014 Toyota Corolla Altis officially launched
UMW Toyota Motor has officially launched the 2014 Toyota Corolla Altis – the Thai-built 11th-generation Corolla debuts here in three variant forms, a baseline 1.8E, a 2.0G and range-topping 2.0V. Looks-wise, the new car is […]
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DRIVEN: 2014 Toyota Corolla Altis 2.0V on local roads
This is where we say farewell forever to drab, soft-edged Toyotas. With this new 2014 Toyota Corolla Altis, Japan’s biggest automaker has completed their personality transplant – started by the XV50 Camry and continued with […]
