Following yesterday’s announcement by Sime Darby Berhad to acquire 61.2 percent of UMW Holdings for RM 3.57 billion, it’s still business as usual at UMW Toyota Motor (and Perodua) this morning, but there is clearly a sense of uncertainty among employees. UMW has yet to make any announcement on the matter, so the obvious questions on whether Daihatsu and Toyota were consulted on the deal, cannot be answered yet. The fact that UMW Toyota and Perodua – which are known for their very close engagemen

If you own a Ford Ranger and want to fully unlock its off-roading prowess and improve your wheeling skills in a safe environment, the 2 upcoming Ford Ranger Getaways training experiences is just what you need. The first training session will be held at the M4TREC Beginner 4WD Course in Semenyih, Selangor on 26 August 2023 while the next session will be conducted at the Sar4Trac Beginner 4WD Course in Kampung Barieng, Bau, Sarawak on 16 September 2023. Both are ideal for owners new to the 4x4 dri

Following its launch recently, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) is taking the rampaging Ford Ranger Raptor Bi-Turbodiesel on a tour of Malaysia with the Ford Experience Hub and its first stop will be at the Ipoh Parade Mall from 27 June to 2 July 2023. Fans of the diesel variant of the road-legal Baja buggy can take it for a test drive and are encouraged to visit the hub and book their test drives slots early due to them being limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. You can sign up for

After the launch of the Ford Everest, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford vehicles in Malaysia, is gearing up for yet another launch. This time, it’s the all-new 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor and they are inviting Malaysians to the launch. Happening from 7- to 9-October-2022, the Raptor’s launch is located at the Baja track on the fringe of the Sepang International Circuit. Malaysians interested to witness the launch of the all-new Ranger Raptor can register at this link. Th

Raw, excessive and utterly unmistakable, here is the 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor is finally here... well not quite! Whilst Malaysia got a fleeting preview of the 2022 Raptor, our colleagues from Thailand are the first to get up close with the Ranger's flagship variant, which officially went on sale in Thailand in March 2022. Also read: All-new 2022 Ford Ranger launched in Malaysia - 6 variants from RM 108k, Wildtrak from RM 162,888 Priced at THB 1.87 million (~RM 234k) the second-generation Raptor i

Earlier today, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) launched 6 variants of the latest T.62 generation 2022 Ford Ranger. Prices range from RM 108,888 for the base XL 6MT and RM 168,888 for the range topping (for now) Ranger WildTrak. Two powertrain options are available, both 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo diesels. The Single Turbo variant makes 180 PS / 405 Nm, and is paired to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. The Bi-Turbo variant makes 210 PS / 500 Nm, paired to a 10-speed automatic tran