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  Bangkok 2024: Isuzu D-Max facelift shown – revised styling; 1.9L/3.0L turbodiesel, 6AT/6MT; from RM75k

  8 April 2024 / 1 comment

  The third-generation Isuzu D-Max facelift was introduced in Thailand last October and was showcased at this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show, so here’s a small gallery of the updated pick-up truck. In terms of styling […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N makes ASEAN debut – 650 PS, 0-100 km/h 3.4 secs, Malaysia launch soon?

  5 April 2024 / 6 comments

  Hyundai’s passenger cars only recently made a return to Thailand, but the company has gone from strength to strength with several models already on sale. One of the stand outs is the electric Ioniq 5, […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 – jaw-dropping reincarnation of the icon, 1 of 112, RM52 mil

  5 April 2024 / 2 comments

  Anyone else struggling to keep up with the wide range of today’s supercar makers? Take Ferrari. Maranello’s range used to be pretty simple with a few core lines – the V8 starter, the V12 model, […]

   

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  Tesla making RHD cars in Germany for export; RM9.5 billion manufacturing plant in India planned

  5 April 2024 / 12 comments

  Tesla has started producing right-hand-drive cars at its Berlin, Germany plant for export to India later this year, while a team from the electric carmaker is expected to visit India this month to explore potential […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Toyota Hilux Champ – workhorse truck; SWB and LWB; petrol/diesel; 5MT/6AT; from RM59k

  4 April 2024 / 12 comments

  The Toyota Hilux Champ was launched in Thailand last November and is currently on display at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). Based on the IMV platform, the Hilux Champ was previewed by the […]

   

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  BYD pick-up truck teased – PHEV Toyota Hilux rival with 1.5L turbo, 687 PS, 760 Nm, 1,200 km total range

  4 April 2024 / 7 comments

  Having conquered the electric vehicle market with its range of SUVs, hatchbacks, sedans and even supercars, BYD is now turning its attention towards pick-up trucks. The company has released teaser images of its own offering, […]

   

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  2024 Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor launched in India – rebadged Suzuki Fronx; 1.2L NA, 1.0T; from RM44k

  4 April 2024 / 7 comments

  Here’s another product to come out of the Toyota-Suzuki partnership. This is the new Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, which was recently launched in India and is based on the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, the latter being […]

   

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  2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz facelift debuts – updated face and interior; XRT trim; 2.5L NA/turbo, 8AT/8DCT

  3 April 2024 / 1 comment

  The Hyundai Santa Cruz has been given a facelift in the United States and will go on sale there later in the summer. First introduced in April 2021, the updated compact pick-up truck gets some […]

   

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  2024 Zeekr 001 sets DC fast charging record – 546 kW peak, 10-80% SoC in 11.5 min; 432 km range in 10 min

  3 April 2024 / 4 comments

  The updated Zeekr 001 has set a new record when it comes to peak DC charging capacity, reaching an impressive 546.4 kW in a recent demonstration. This comes just over a month after the Li […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Neta V-II – heavily-revised budget EV gets new design, Apple CarPlay, AEB, from RM71k

  2 April 2024 / 3 comments

  We continue our coverage of the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) with a car that is looking for some form of redemption. This is the Neta V-II, a heavily revised version of the Neta […]

   

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  GAC Aion ES EV spied in Malaysia – 136 hp, 225 Nm, 442 km battery range; sedan to launch soon?

  2 April 2024 / 12 comments

  A camouflaged sedan has been sighted in a park in Subang Jaya by a paultan.org reader, and this appears to be from GAC Aion, an example of which was sighted in Shah Alam earlier this […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: BYD Bao Leopard 5 – rugged 1.5T PHEV off-roader with 687 PS, 760 Nm, 125 km EV range

  2 April 2024 / 12 comments

  Fang Cheng Bao is a sub-brand of BYD that was announced in June 2023, and the first model to be introduced is this, the Bao 5, in August the same year. Marketed as an off-road […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Vinfast enters Thailand – VF e34 June launch; VF3, VF5, VF6, VF7, VF8, VF9 EVs previewed

  2 April 2024 / 3 comments

  Vinfast had its brand launch for the Thailand market at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), and the Vietnamese carmaker said it signed partnership agreements with 15 dealers at the show. They must have […]

   

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  2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class facelift: W465 gets 48V mild hybrid, MBUX, hydraulic dampers, keyless entry!

  2 April 2024 / 1 comment

  Teased since at least 2021, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has finally been given its long-overdue facelift. The mid-cycle refresh is unique in that it’s been given a brand new W465 designation – the original 2018 model […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Honri Boma EV launched – up to 200 km EV range; mini Alphard from RM65k in Thailand

  2 April 2024 / 11 comments

  If you want something that looks like a Toyota Alphard but prefer something a lot smaller, maybe this will interest you. This is the Honri Boma EV, a mini electric vehicle (EV) that is being […]

   

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