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In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of CKD operations in Malaysia, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) actually had a small surprise for those who attended the celebratory event which was held at the ASSB plant in Bukit Raja. While many of ...

5 Things That Make The Toyota Hilux The Ultimate Off-Roader

As much as pickup trucks have evolved, offering almost car-like comfort, refinement, convenience, there is no denying the fact that they are essentially workhorses that are designed and engineered to function in any surroundings. This explains why manufacturers never compromise ...

Toyota Yaris vs Volkswagen Polo vs Honda Jazz Hybrid

In the last decade, the crown for the best selling car in Malaysia went to a B-Segment hatchback vehicle which goes to prove Malaysia's affinity for these agile, economical, and versatile cars. It's not only in Malaysia that this phenomenon is taking place because ...

The Trials And Tribulations Of Owning A Toyota Corolla KE70

Photo Credits: Ryan Ng, Nelson Sim, Qhalis Najmi, Chris Khoo Three engines in five years, one retired out of boredom and one catastrophically failing while being tuned. More money sunk into it than I’d willingly admit, and a fair amount ...

Toyota RAV4 vs Proton X70 - SUV Warfare From Opposite Sides

The returning Toyota RAV4 never expected to have to lock horns with a Proton, of all things, much less to have it put up such a brutal fight. As I have expressed in a previous article, it’s actually quite tragic ...

How Far Can A Rivian R1T Pull A Trailer Versus a Toyota Tundra?

YouTube/The Fast Lane Truck The Rivian R1T has burst on to the scene as a capable electric truck, pairing futuristic good looks with dragstrip performance that can best even the powerful Ram 1500 TRX. However, the truck is also ...

One-owner Toyota Corolla from 1987 fetches £46,250 at auction

A 1987 Toyota Corolla GT has sold for £46,250 at auction, a UK record for this model. Although the price might seem ludicrous for a car as ubiquitous as the Corolla, this is a particularly rare and highly sought-after example. ...

Someone Is Already Selling That Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Conversion Kit

A few weeks back, a Chinese body kit manufacturer has found a rather interesting way to capitalize on the shortage of the Land Cruiser 300 by offering a conversion kit to Land Cruiser 200 owners. Now, an aftermarket shop ...

Why The Toyota Alphard And Vellfire Is The Defacto Family/VIP Car

The Toyota Alphard and Vellfire have become the de facto luxury family vehicles, but how did it get this status? It's not uncommon to drive past a car dealership and see an array of tissue box on wheels parked at the front. ...

For Sale: 1967 Toyota 2000GT Carroll Shelby race car, 1 of 3 ever made

A very rare Toyota 2000GT will go up for auction in the USA next month, honed by none other than Carroll Shelby. It’s just one of three ever made. The Toyota 2000GT is already an extremely rare and highly sought ...

Toyota Announces Return To WRC In 2017 With A Yaris

After an 18-year hiatus, Toyota is diving right back into the world of rallying with a new car for the FIA World Rally Championship. The car to take on the competition will be the Toyota Yaris WRC and it will take part ...

I Can’t Explain Why I Love The 2021 Toyota Mirai, But I’ll Try

Toyota made a driver-centric hydrogen fuel cell four-door coupe, and I’m in love. Yes, it’s true, I cannot really explain why I think the 2020 Mirai is one of the most significant cars to come out in the last 10 ...

This Is The Fourth Generation Toyota Prius, Due Late 2015

What you are seeing here is a sneak preview of the next generation Toyota Prius, assuming that we have correctly read between the lines of Toyota’s carefully crafted press release regarding a progress update of its Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) ...

All-New 2015 Toyota Hilux Makes Its Global Debut In Thailand

The all-new eighth-generation The all-new eighth-generation 2016 Toyota Hilux made its official global debut in Thailand today which now comes with a new platform, engines, and design.2016 Toyota Hilux made its official global debut in Thailand today which now comes with a ...

Toyota Is Launching The Corolla Cross In Q2, and Two More Models In Q4

In a recently released UMW Holdings Berhad corporate report to investors, the parent company of UMW Toyota Motor detailed its plans for its automotive business and shed light on its upcoming plans for 2021 – which includes at least three model ...

LEAKED: All-New 2016 Toyota Fortuner Shows Its Side Profile

Another leaked image of 2016 Toyota Fortuner has appeared on Thai forum site HeadlightMag which gives us a slightly clearer look at the SUV’s profile. Expected to make its global debut in Thailand on 28 July, 2015, the all-new Fortuner would most likely be ...

Toyota's Latest Virtual Crash Test Simulator Takes Into Account Human Reactions

When a driver knows that he or she is about to hit something, they are very likely to attempt to evasive manoeuvres by slamming on the brakes and steering the car away. However, if that isn’t possible, the next natural ...

SPYSHOTS: All-New 2016 Toyota Fortuner Revealed Ahead Of 17 July Debut

The all-new 2016 Toyota Fortuner is scheduled to make its global debut on 17 July but thanks to these spyshots, it looks like we now know exactly what the body-on-frame SUV looks like completely undisguised. Judging from these spyshots taken in Thailand which ...

New 2015 Toyota Avanza Debuts In Indonesia With Dual VVT-i Engine

The new Toyota Avanza has just been launched in Indonesia. Like the recently launched new Camry, the new Avanza is more than just a customary mid-life cycle facelift as it now features a new Dual VVT-i engine, replacing the previous Avanza’s ...

GIIAS 2015: Open Top Toyota Yaris Legian Concept, Less Roof More Fun

At the Gaikindo Indonesia International Motor Show, Toyota has brought some new cars for us to look at. And one that really catches the eye is this home-grown hero, the Yaris Legian. As you’ll notice, it’s missing its roof, which is an unusual feature ...

LEAKED: TRD Bodykit For Fourth-Generation Toyota Prius Revealed

The fourth-generation Toyota Prius may have made its global debut just a few weeks ago and now, leaked images that show further personalisation options for the hybrid designed by the Japanese carmaker’s TRD division have made their way onto the internet. Adding a touch ...

Toyota Reveals Specifications For The 2016 All-New Toyota Prius

When the all-new fourth generation Toyota Prius was unveiled last month, Toyota only showed us the car and didn’t reveal much about the vehicle’s specifications. Toyota has since announced that the all-new Prius will go on sale in Japan this ...

Toyota Shows Off Vios’ Sporty Side In Action-Packed TVC

UMW Toyota Motor has released the first look at their new TVC campaign with the launch of the Pulse of Action video for their ubiquitous compact sedan, the Vios. The campaign, at least in its first outing, intends to show ...

Here’s What Comes With a Base Model 2022 Toyota Sequoia SR5

If you’re shopping for a new SUV and have stumbled across the 2022 Toyota Sequoia, you might want the SR5 base model. It’s the recommended trim from experts at Car and Driver and many others. You’ll be surprised by how ...

New 2016 Toyota Corolla Altis Debuts In Thailand – Minor Updates To The Interior

The Thailand market Toyota Corolla Altis has been given some minor updates. Changes are limited to the car’s interior, which now features a slightly different instrument cluster, new air conditioning system with Nanoe, auto folding side mirrors and reclining rear ...

My AutoFest 2016: 2016 Toyota Sienta Previewed For The First Time In Malaysia

At today’s opening of My AutoFest 2016, organized by the Malaysian Automotive Associaton, UMW Toyota Motor has quietly pulled the wraps off the Toyota Sienta, a seven-seater MPV that is expected to make its Malaysian debut sometime between late-2016 and early-2017. ...

This is the bZ4X, Toyota’s first purpose-built electric vehicle

Toyota has revealed the bZ4X, the firm’s first purpose-built electric vehicle and the opening model in its new Beyond Zero sub-brand. It’s the first in a series of ‘bZ’ models built on a new, dedicated electric vehicle platform co-developed with ...

2017 Toyota C-HR – Open For Bookings In Japan

Toyota announced today the specifications for the Japanese-market Toyota C-HR, and that it will be accepting bookings for its crossover model in early November. Aimed at Honda’s dominating HR-V, which is also known as the Vezel in Japan, the Japanese ...

Avoiding Holden's mistakes: How Toyota's success is actually helping GWM, Isuzu, Kia, MG and others thrive in Australia, and why the brand should be worried | Opinion

Toyotas like the RAV4, Yaris and HiLux have experienced substantial price rises lately, driving many buyers to other brands. What do GWM (for Great Wall Motors that also includes Haval), Isuzu, Kia and MG have in common? All have ...

Toyota C-HR Hybrid range expands with new GR Sport model

Toyota has introduced a new C-HR Hybrid SUV trim level, with styling inspired by the firm’s Gazoo Racing motorsport competitors. The GR Sport grade is available on both the 1.8- and 2.0-litre hybrid models, and gets a sporty body kit ...

This autonomous Toyota Supra can drift better than you

It might not be the fastest way around a race track, but drifting is impressive to spectate and a satisfying move to pull off. It takes plenty of practice to truly make a car dance to your will, and of ...

82% Kenderaan Uzur Milik PDRM Negeri Sembilan Akan Ditukar – Terima Toyota Hilux dan Van Higer Ace

Sebanyak 82% daripada 827 kenderaan pelbagai di bawah seliaan PDRM di Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen (IPK) Negeri Sembilan didapati telah uzur dan melebihi had usia penggunaan akan ditukar. Menurut Timbalan Ketua Polis Negara Datuk Mazlan Nazim, aset milik PDRM itu ...

Toyota Gazoo Racing launches GR010 Hybrid for 2021 Le Mans Hypercar season

Toyota has launched its new endurance racer for the inaugural Le Mans Hypercar series, which dictates that a road-going version must also go on sale. The Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010 is the first of the new Hypercar series to be ...

2021 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid To Be First Toyota Hybrid Model Assembled Locally In Malaysia

UMW Toyota has just confirmed that the soon-to-be-launched 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid will be the first Toyota hybrid model to be assembled locally in Malaysia. UMW Toyota has already opened the order books for the 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross ...

Daihatsu Rocky & Toyota Raize e-Smart Hybrid Lancar Di Jepun - Perodua Ativa Hibrid Selepas Ini?

Kembar Perodua Ativa, Daihatsu Rocky dan Toyota Raize telah dilancarkan di Jepun dengan trenkuasa e-Smart Hybrid dari jenis range extender. Rocky dan Raize menggunakan enjin tiga silinder 1.2 liter WA-VEX yang bertindak sebagai generator atau range extender dengan kuasa ...

Toyota Loyal-T Programme For Your Loyalty

UMW Toyota with the launching of its Toyota Loyal-T programme is assuring all Toyota car owners that their loyalty will be rewarded. “We have a big Toyota family with many customers across the whole country, and it has always been ...

The Solterra Is Subaru's First EV, But Also A Toyota bZ4X Clone?

Subaru has now begun dropping more full undisguised/ unobscured images of their Solterra, their first-ever full EV. Alongside these pictures revealing a very Toyota-esque design, we now know the Solterra is expected to make a North American market arrival in ...

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