Unique words tell a lot about a society. Have you heard of kaffeklatsch? It's a German slang for 'gossip over coffee'. Oddly specific as it is, it makes sense that it's coined by the people who invented drip coffee making, spilling a different kind of beans while another brews over... Fly to the other side of the world and thumb through their no less enigmatic dictionary, and you'll note that somewhere along the ideas of 'dear wife' and 'cherished pet', the Japanese have a place in the pages for

Following our earlier report that Vietnam will be first country in the region to launch the FL5 Honda Civic Type R, we can now confirm that Thailand too will be launching the Civic Type R’s all-wheel drive rival the Toyota GR Corolla, ahead of Malaysia. Thailand will be first country in Southeast Asia to launch the Toyota GR Corolla, at next month’s Thailand International Motor Expo, which will open on 30-November. Rumour has it that Toyota's Subaru WRX-driving President Akio ‘Morizo’ Toyoda - w

5 variants - 2 petrol and 3 hybrid powertrains FWD, monocoque TNGA-C platform replaces RWD, ladder-frame IMV chassis Highest variant could cost more than Made-in-Japan Voxy From its humble beginnings as a modern successor to Indonesia’s “national car”, the Toyota Innova has seen success beyond the archipelago and the upcoming third-generation will be the most revolutionised generation since it replaced the Toyota Kijang. With its launch rumoured to be in November 2022, Indonesian media have been

First proof of the FWD Innova? Spotted in Thailand but likely for development Indonesia remains hub for all-new FWD Innova Ever since it replaced the Toyota Kijang, the Toyota Innova has inherited not only the generous seating arrangement so beloved by Indonesians but also the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) layout which is important given Indonesia’s hilly terrain. However, there is a huge chance that the next-gen Innova could switch to front-wheel-drive (FWD). Over the weekend, a spyshot of what could

Last year in June, the government announced a decision to place sales tax (SST) exemption for cars – cut sales tax on CKD cars, while offering 50% sales tax discount for CBU models as part of the Penjana stimulus package. It was supposed to last until 31-December 2020 but in a twist that brought mixed reactions in the local automotive industry, the Ministry of Finance extended the exemption to 30-June 2021. So, if you’re interested to buy a new car, now might be the right time to take advantage

The Toyota GR Yaris is a hoot to drive. Well, that’s what we obtained from reviews especially in the UK where it won multiple awards just three weeks into its launch there. Also read: Toyota GR Yaris awarded Top Gear Magazine Hot Hatch of the Year and it's coming to Malaysia! Now, Toyota has another trophy to add to its awards collection with the GR Yaris picking up two awards in the 2021 UK Car of the Year (UK-COTY). One was the Best Performance award and the other being the top prize itself, t