Despite the increase in diesel prices, more Malaysians are looking to buy pick-up trucks. At the same time, dealers are facing increasing challenges in converting these searches into actual sales. Between January to September 2024, sales of pick-up trucks in Malaysia have gone down by 18.1% compared to last year, according to registration figures provided by JPJ. It would be tempting to conclude that the slowdown in pick-up truck sales is due to the removal of diesel subsidies, which took effect

Isuzu has achieved a remarkable milestone with the production of its 6 millionth vehicle from its Thailand plant. It took them 3 years to add another million to their production milestone – the 5 millionth Thai-assembled Isuzu rolled off the plant in 2020. Isuzu has not revealed whether the 6 millionth unit produced is a pick-up truck or a commercial lorry. Isuzu Thailand’s plant began operations in 1963 and assembled Isuzu trucks and buses. Pick-up truck production began in 1974 with the Isuzu

If you’ve always wanted to experience the adrenaline rush and thrills of rallying first-hand, the Mitsubishi Triton Champion Xperience let’s you do just that while learning the capabilities of the Triton pick-up from Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM). The event will take place as follows: Over the 24-25 June 2023 weekend 9.00 am to 6.00 pm Tanamera Experience in Shah Alam Admission is free Also Read: Mitsubishi Triton finishes 1st in maiden Asia Cross Country Rally 2022 Bringing rallying thrills

According to Thailand sales data, a total of 388,296 pick-up trucks were sold in 2022 and this accounted for 45.7% of all vehicles sold in the Kingdom. Without a doubt, pick-ups continue to dominate the Thai automotive segment but two models stand up above the rest – the Isuzu D-Max and Toyota Hilux. Combined, both pick-ups control 83% market share with the Isuzu D-Max leading the way for the third year in a row. 175,425 units of the D-Max were sold in 2022 which accounts for 45.56% market share

As one country prepares to launch a much-awaited model, Malaysia longingly sits on the bench - this is a trend that's repeated with the all-new 2021 Isuzu D-Max (RG-series), now spotted in Vietnam. The pick-up trucks - seen sitting in a dockyard - will go on sale in the country after Chinese New Year (12-February 2021). Sources mentioned that dealers have begun accepting deposits, with deliveries slated to begin in April. It's also reported that Vietnam is bound to receive three variants: LS 1.9

The Toyota Hilux is perhaps the de-facto pick-up truck in Malaysia. The default option for both lifestyle buyers and construction workers is the Toyota Hilux, as its reputation was built over the years it was sold locally and globally. Quick summary comparing the Toyota Hilux against some of its main rivals The Toyota Hilux, for all intends and purposes, does its job as a workhorse really well. In the event that it needs any form of repairs or servicing, Toyota’s wide network of service centres