UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) ended September 2023 with 9,020 units of Toyota and 208 units of Lexus vehicles sold, totaling 9,228 units. The figure is 10 percent lower than in August. Cumulative sales from January to September 2023, is still 8 percent higher than last year, totaling 76,511 units. Last month, UMWT launched an improved 2023 Toyota Yaris. The improved model, referred to as the Yaris IMP, is the second update for the No.1 selling non-national hatchback, which has sold 60,300 units since

It takes a fanatical fastidiousness to notice how even the size of a bolt affects performance, but that's what the people of Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) are accustomed to, resulting in the upgraded Toyota GR Corolla. Two things were changed to the all-wheel drive monster: the bolts on the front and rear suspension members as well as the steering gearbox, and the shape of the front airduct. On the front suspension and steering gearbox, the bolts are now ribbed, while the fasteners at the back got a

Following its recent launch in Vietnam, Toyota Motor Philippines has now announced 14-July 2023 as the official launch date of the DNGA-based Axia twin, the Toyota Wigo. The Toyota Wigo is another variation of the Perodua Axia/Daihatsu Ayla/Toyota Agya, sold across all major ASEAN markets. Also read Axia's twin, Toyota Wigo launched in Vietnam with a bigger 1.2L engine but less feature In the case of the Toyota Wigo, its virtually identical Indonesian-market Toyota Agya aside from bearing the To

MINI presents a forward-looking design called Charismatic Simplicity for its upcoming all-electric model family. This design language prioritises essential elements for a sleek and minimalistic aesthetic. Though, yes, MINI's describes it as a 'new model family', the cars themselves look a lot like Countryman- and Cooper-sized products. Semantics aside, a lot of it is pretty nice. Characterised by uniquely-MINI design features, it also integrates sustainable manufacturing into the whole design el

Malaysians said goodbye to these 12 models in 2021 Some were discontinued due to poor sales, others due to age Which will you miss fondly? Once again, the big blue planet that we currently reside on has made its full orbit around the sun and the year 2020 v2.0 2021 ends. While some might remain optimistic that 2022 might be better with a huge array of upcoming models, we’d like to dedicate this article to the cars that won’t make it into the new year. Some of these models were revered by their o

Perodua introduces facelifted Axia with a 1.0-litre engine and variable valve timing (VVT-I) technology. The engine produces 67 hp and 91 Nm. Power outputs are up to 1 hp and 1 Nm Transmission options are the same - either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. According to Perodua, the new engine boosts Axia's fuel economy from 21.6 km/L to 22.5 km/L. The Axia can proudly hold on to its title of the country’s first Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV). Other optimizations include a new front