At the Australian launch of the Toyota GR Corolla, Chief Engineer Naoyuki Sakamoto told GoAuto that GR models like the GR Corolla and GR Yaris, which are currently available with a manual transmission only, could gain an automatic option. “It’s possible. We are testing an automatic transmission in the GR Yaris for the Japanese rally team,” said Sakamoto. “We have joined the rally series with a GR Yaris with automatic transmission, and with each rally if we find some issues, we improve it. Such k

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has recently raised prices of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross. This compact SUV is the third model after the Camry and Corolla Altis to witness an increase in prices. Effective 3-January, these are the new prices of the Toyota Corolla Cross: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross updated prices Variant Old price (RM) New price (RM) Price difference (RM) 1.8 G 128,303 130,400 2,097 1.8 V 134,429 137,400 2,971 Hybrid 139,991 142,000 2,009 The Toyota Corolla Cross is the first locally-asse

The Proton X50's Chinese base car, the Geely Binyue, is set to receive an updated 'Pro' variant next month. Thanks to a couple of leaks, we can share a good look at the car and its details with you here. Exterior - Comes with 'light show' Big visual changes are afoot for the Binyue Pro, as up front it gets a fresh 'X' themed fascia. Part of that is a new honeycomb motif grille sitting between the LED headlights, themselves said to be updated with welcome light show patterns upon unlocking. Along

The new 2021 Perodua Ativa is set to blaze the Malaysian roads on fire with its appealing price and equally appealing features. But for those who think the SUV needs a gruffer and sportier look to match its active-inspired name, Perodua also offers Gear Up accessories for the Ativa. The Ativa starts from RM 61,500 and the Gear Up accessories are offered on all three variants. These accessories include a bodykit that gives the Ativa a sporty look to challenge other cars on the road, including the

Like it or not, sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are here to stay - which means that the 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross is bound to be launched in Malaysia next year. So, before that happens, let's answer some burning questions and cross off (pun very much intended) any doubts you may have! First things first, how sure are you this is coming? A few months ago, the Corolla Cross made its world debut in Thailand and was subsequently launched in Indonesia and Vietnam. Somewhere along the line, it was spot

Looks like the Perodua Myvi is affected by the global fuel pump issues as well. Following the recalls issued by UMW Toyota (UMWT) for Toyota and Lexus vehicles and Honda Malaysia in June, Perodua has also issued a recall for their third-generation Perodua Myvi. The global fuel pump recall exercise was first issued by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in March 2020. The recall affected over 3.2 million vehicles under the corporation and looks like this includes Daihatsu as well. TMC first started lo