UMW Toyota Motor has just announced a new addition to the Toyota Avanza compact MPV line-up, the Avanza 1.5X variant. Following the popularity of the X variants in the Toyota Camry, Vios and Innova models, UMWT has developed an X variant ...
The all-new second generation Volkswagen Tiguan has proven itself to one of Volkswagen’s biggest successes in recent times. In less than two years after its global introduction, the Tiguan has catapulted itself to become the world’s eighth best-selling car, and ...
In a briefly worded statement sent to the press released earlier today, UMW Toyota Motor, the distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Malaysia have confirmed that all savings gained from the abolishment of GST will be passed on to ...
Toyota has launched the C-HR in China at the on-going 2018 Beijing Motor Show. Like so many models aimed at China, the C-HR is sold under two different nameplates, one each for Toyota’s two local joint-ventures tasked to produce and sell ...
You've been warned. Car manufacturers have traditionally spent insane amounts of money on shooting 60-second Super Bowl ads that seek to entertain or inspire, with the end goal always being you walking into a dealership and buying one of their ...
Following the introduction of the all-new Toyota Corolla at the Geneva Motor Show and New York International Auto Show earlier this year, Toyota has launched the 12th generation Corolla in Japan. Similar to the path set by the all-new Toyota ...
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has donated $100,000 to the Computer Vision Centre (CVC) to speed up the development of Car Learning to Act (CARLA), an open source automated driving simulator. CARLA is hosted on Github, an open-source web-based hosting service. ...
The all-new eight-generation Toyota Camry has been caught in Thailand. First shown to the public at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show, the all-new Camry is built on the company’s excellent TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform with rear double wishbone suspension ...
As expected, the total industry volume (TIV) in May went into a dip following cautious sentiments adopted by consumers after the general elections as well as the announcement on the abolishment of GST. MAA data showed May 2018’s TIV fell ...
Toyota, through the Toyota Gazoo Racing motorsport banner, has finally won the 24 Hours of Le Mans at its 20th attempt. The team also won the 86th edition of the world’s most famous and one of the toughest endurance race ...
Toyota Europe has confirmed that it will reintroduce the Camry to the UK market after a 14-year hiatus. Starting in 2019, the Camry Hybrid will be sold in the UK and Western European markets, as a replacement for the European ...
Subaru The Subaru BRZ and its Toyota GR86 twin are both popular choices for track duty. The two companies have recognized this fact, and now sell stripped-down models in Japan designed for this purpose, reports Motor1. The Subaru BRZ ...
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) today announced a Special Service Campaign (SSC) to update the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system of certain units of Toyota Alphard and Vellfire. There are around 1,900 units of the two ...
The 86th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans which took place last weekend was indeed an eventful one for Toyota. Not only was Toyota busy with the race (which it actually won), but it also announced that the ...
When the first race of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Challenge took place last year in Batu Kawan, Penang, it wasn’t quite the door-to-door street racing we expected. Drivers were a little apprehensive across all the classes, with a circuit ...
The 2022 Toyota Highlander is a crossover. You might hear it refered to as a crossover car or a crossover SUV. The difference between a Highlander and Toyota’s full-frame SUVs comes down to how they are constructed. The difference between ...
The Toyota Tacoma is the Japanese automaker’s adventurous little truck model. The Tacoma, affectionately nicknamed the “Taco,” has become a huge hit among consumers in recent years. It’s a midsize truck favorite because of its off-roading capabilities. The Taco isn’t ...
After comparatively little fanfare, the all-new Toyota Rush has officially been launched in our market. It’s made available in two variants – the Rush G and the Rush S – with the former going for an estimated price of RM 93,000, ...
Only a few modern touches have been added to the icon. The upcoming Toyota FJ Cruiser EV is a sign that the Japanese manufacturer is holding onto its heritage 4×4 fundamentals. However, if you're one of those who want to ...
Nissan’s new Z is one of a number of sporty models launching from Japanese brands this year. If you’re a long-suffering fan of Japanese performance vehicles, you’re probably used to extraordinarily elongated product lifecycles and extended periods where it ...
The Tundra could be the exact model Toyota needs to combat the rise in popularity of the Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado. Toyota Australia boasts an expansive line-up of models covering almost every segment, but there are a few ...
The Patrol was updated for MY22 earlier this month. Sales of the Patrol have been booming throughout the pandemic, but demand has been higher than supply for various reasons. And with the recent release of the upper-large SUV’s MY22 ...
It seems that the all-new Toyota Rush is heading for launch in Malaysia within a month or two. We have seen postings (by Toyota dealers) of sales booking materials in the social media space for the all-new Toyota Rush, only ...
At the upcoming 2018 Paris Motor Show, Toyota will be introducing the all-new Corolla Touring Sports, the wagon variant of the 12th generation Corolla. Styled at Toyota’s newly opened Design Centre in Zaventem, Belgium, the new wagon carries over the ...
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), organiser of the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS ’18) today launched the advertising and promotion campaign for the event and announced its media partners which includes Carlist.my. Besides the campaign launch, the grand prizes ...
Toyota subtly updates its compact RAV4 for 2022. Here’s what makes it different for the new model year. Toyota 1 of 6 Heed the Headlights Save for the entry-level LE trim, all 2022 Toyota RAV4s feature updated headlamps that trade ...
The most balanced sports car in the world is also the most reliable. High praise has been bestowed upon almost every Porsche 911 ever made for its performance, classic design, and class-leading dynamics, but one virtue that has flown under ...
The all-new Toyota Camry will be launching in Malaysia as soon as the end of this week, as the company’s website has posted a teaser of the new flagship sedan. Set to be introduced on 1 November, the website also ...
Snapshot Shelby-built Toyota 2000GT offered for auction in the US The 2000GT has long been Japan’s most valuable car Was one of three cars built by Shelby for Toyota’s American racing program in the late 1960s While there’s no ...
BUFFALO, W.Va. — Toyota Motor Corp. announced Friday that it will further expand production of electric vehicle parts at plants in West Virginia and Tennessee in a $90 million investment. The announcement comes three months after the Japanese automaker said ...
We have received confirmation that the all-new A90 generation Toyota Supra, the sister-car to the all-new BMW Z4 convertible, will be sold by UMW Toyota Motor next year. Jointly developed with BMW, the Supra and the Z4 are differentiated mainly ...
Toyota has introduced an array of updates for its Fortuner, Innova and Hilux models. In addition to the new Phantom Brown colour which is available for all three models, the Fortuner crucially gets an update on its safety features, while ...
Toyota’s highly anticipated pickup will be positioned between the Innova and the Fortuner The Toyota Hilux is known worldwide for its invincible image, thanks to its tough mechanical underpinnings, which has set the benchmark for reliability and durability. The Hilux ...
Toyota has confirmed that its all-new Corolla Hatchback will return to the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) under the stewardship of Team Toyota GB with Speedworks Motorsport. The Corolla Hatchback will take to the track at the same time the ...
The segment-revitalizing Toyota Camry (XV70-generation) in Thailand has been given a sportier look with the availability of TRD Sportivo aerokit. The TRD Sportivo aerokit consists of the usual front bumper spoiler, side skirts, rear bumper spoiler and a rather aggressive ...
UMW Toyota Motor has launched the all-new Toyota Camry earlier today at the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show. Built on Toyota’s latest TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform that promises better ride and handling, and easier integration of advanced ...
Toyota Industries Corporation recently held a flag-off ceremony for the all-new fifth generation RAV4, which began production at its Nagakusa plant in Aichi Prefecture. The all-new RAV4 assembled at the Nagakusa plant will be exported first, before being offered for ...
“As reliable as a Korean car” doesn’t quite have a ring to it but the truth isn’t always the sweetest sounding. The recent 2022 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) ratings in the U.S. just came in and owners ...
With the final production version of the all-new Toyota Supra set to make its global debut in a matter of hours in Detroit, Toyota has confirmed that a racing version of the car will compete in next year’s Super GT ...
The already snazzy looking Toyota C-HR has received a suite of styling and connectivity updates for the 2019 model year, as well as an optional TRD Aerokit for an extra dose of exclusivity. To differentiate the 2019 model, the C-HR ...