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The Honda City and Toyota Vios have been fierce rivals over the past few decades, and while the advent of affordable national SUVs means that they aren’t the industry titans they once were, the arrival […]
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Toyota’s Kinto One car subscription gets more plans, options – from 20k km, up to 5 years, business fleet
Kinto One, the car subscription programme by Toyota Capital Malaysia (TCM) and UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), has announced newly enhanced packages and additional plans. Launched here in January, the programme – which originated in Japan […]
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Toyota Hilux gets modifications from Thai outfit Rad – lift kit and widebody, plus deployable side steps
There is no shortage in the aftermarket for those who want to give their pick-up trucks even more road presence and possibly augment their off-road abilities, and here the latest offering for the Toyota Hilux […]
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Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota form JAMBE to promote model-based development with suppliers
Five Japanese car manufacturers (Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota) and five parts suppliers (Aisin, Jatco, Denso, Panasonic and Mitsubishi Electric) have agreed to standardise the way vehicles are designed in order to accelerate development and […]
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Petrol hybrids as clean as EVs in Malaysia; the most realistic and accessible choice now – UMW Toyota
In its announcement confirming the impending arrival of new hybrid models in Malaysia earlier this week, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) made some bold claims regarding the ability of petrol-electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions. As […]
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Toyota GR Supra tuned by Tom’s pays tribute to Paul Walker – 426 PS, 3 units only, lottery sales, RM487k
As the face of the long-running Fast & Furious franchise, Paul Walker was a legend in the automotive world even before his unfortunate passing in 2013. Not only did he star in arguably the biggest […]
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Carbon is our enemy, not ICE – Akio Toyoda urges Japan to not follow Europe’s EV model blindly
In pursuing carbon neutrality, carbon is our enemy, not the internal combustion engine. That was what Toyota president Akio Toyoda said at the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) press conference earlier this month. Toyoda, who […]
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Toyota Yaris (Vios) discontinued in India – rebadged Maruti Suzuki Ciaz called ‘Belta’ tipped to replace it
The Toyota Yaris sedan, which is the Vios to us, has been discontinued in India, where production stopped yesterday (September 27). Distributor Toyota Kirloskar Motors (TKM) has committed to provide after-sales support to owners and […]
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Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid teased for Malaysia – CKD petrol-electric SUV finally launching October 14?
Toyota distributor UMW Toyota Motor is continuing its painfully slow tease of its upcoming CKD locally-assembled hybrids, finally confirming officially that it is reintroducing petrol-electric vehicles in Malaysia soon. The move is a long time […]
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New Toyota Loyal-T Programme launched in Malaysia – earn points, redeem service vouchers, open to all
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has launched the new Toyota Loyal-T Programme, which as its name suggests, is a loyalty programme. Open to all Toyota customers, it’s a points earning programme – much like Perodua’s UFirst, […]
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UMW Toyota integrates vehicle telematics system (VTS) with new 24Seven Road Assist mobile app
Here’s a good update for Toyota owners in Malaysia. UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has rolled out a new mobile app for its 24Seven Road Assist service. This means that the existing round the clock roadside […]
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Toyota patents in-car camera system designed to catch drivers running red lights at intersections
Here’s something interesting. Toyota has filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that describes a system where its car is equipped with cameras that are capable of recording traffic violations. […]
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Greenies to boycott Toyota for slowing EV transition
Environmentalists are calling for people to boycott Toyota for seemingly using its money and influence to slow down the electric vehicle (EV) progress. According to Electrek, while other automakers have doubled down on their EV […]
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Toyota Yaris updated for Thailand; gains X-Urban accessories kit with taller ride height – from RM68,850
Making its debut in Thailand alongside the revised Toyota Yaris Ativ, otherwise known here as the Vios, is its hatchback sibling, the Yaris. Similarly, this is available in the country in the same three variants […]
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Toyota Land Cruiser 300 by Liberty Walk, Sphere Light
The 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is hot commodity. While prospective customers may have to wait up to four years to get their SUVs delivered, the lucky few can already start shopping for aftermarket accessories. […]