The 2024 Asian Cross Country (AXCR) ended last week, with defending champion Team Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand taking first place in their Toyota Hilux, with Team Isuzu Suphan’s pair of Isuzu D-Maxes taking the remaining podium positions. The 2,100 km rally is one of a kind as it is one of the world’s toughest, but unlike the Dakar Rally’s purpose-built monster machines, AXCR is raced by mildly modified production pick-up trucks that are not dissimilar to the ones on sale at local showrooms. Thi

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the authorised distributor of Ford vehicles in Malaysia, has announced a series of Ford Ranger Getaways for Ranger and Ranger Raptor owners. These events include off-roading adventures and training sessions designed to enhance driving skills and vehicle familiarity. “The Ford Ranger Getaways training experiences are designed to help customers unlock the true potential of their Rangers and Raptors. We welcome more Ranger owners especially our next-gen customers t

In an effort to contribute to a philanthropic movement, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has donated a Mitsubishi Triton to Insaf Malaysia, a non-profit organization carrying out charitable causes. The Triton will mainly be used to deliver food to the poor or victims of natural disasters. It will also be used to run various initiatives under Insaf Malaysia such as distributing food to orphanages and welfare homes, or even to old folks who no longer have anyone to care for them. According to Tomo

Isuzu Malaysia has announced that bookings of the all-new 2021 Isuzu D-Max will open today and the brand-new pick-up truck will be launched here by the end of this month. The brand-new pick-up truck is estimated to be priced between RM 89,000 to RM 145,000, depending on variant and subject to government approvals. Chief Operating Officer of Isuzu Malaysia’s Light Commercial Division Mr Masayuki Suzuki said, “We are extremely thrilled that this impressive all-new Isuzu D-Max has been made availab

As a company, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) have seen better days. Yes, the company still enjoys a strong market presence, especially in 4x4s and it’s still the only brand that’s in a position to challenge the Toyota Hilux's dominance, but it’s safe to say that company have long passed its peak. More than 100 ago, Mitsubishi Motors’ predecessor, the Mitsubishi zaibatsu conglomerate built Japan’s first series production car – the Model A, which was a copy of the Fiat Tipo 3. At its peak, th

Isuzu’s new pup proved its worth in the gruelling Borneo Safari challenge and even gets given the organiser’s Special Award as a recognition of its remarkable off-road capabilities. Right before Borneo Safari kicked off, Isuzu was proud to announce that they will be throwing the newly introduced Isuzu D-Max Blue Power 1.9-litre engine into the Borneo wild. Like all its brethren that went on the Safari before it, the Blue Monster also had minimal changes to the standard truck. Among the modificat