Your next trip to Thailand could see you hopping on a unique transport and it's not the scattered tuk-tuks – it may very well be the battery-electric Toyota Hilux BEV that will ferry you and yours around the Land of Smiles. Toyota Motor Thailand will be assembling a demonstration fleet of the Hilux BEV to be used as share taxis for use within the country, as further real-world tests commence. However when exactly this will happen hasn't been disclosed just yet. Also read: This is the all-electri

From Friday to Sunday this weekend (1-3 September), the Carlist Drive Auto Fair is taking place at the Setia City Convention Centre, and you're invited to get behind the wheel of the BMW 320i, 218i, or the X4. Whether you're captivated by the elegance of the BMW 320i, the agility of the 218i, or the commanding presence of the X4, you'll have the chance to take the wheel and feel the power and precision that BMW is renowned for. Don't just imagine the thrill – experience it for yourself. There ar

Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT) is now 60 years old and there’s no better way to mark the occasion with the Toyota IMV platform – practically the platform that made TMT what it is today. IMV stands for Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle and it is the basis for three well-known models in this region: IMV 1 to 3 for the Toyota Hilux Single Cab, Space Cab, and Double Cab respectively, IMV 4 for the Toyota Fortuner, and IMV 5 for the Toyota Innova. Upon the arrival of the all-new Toyota Inno

Volvo Car Malaysia has just announced that it will be introducing the newly improved Recharge plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain in their Recharge T8 models soon along with some price adjustments which will be announced on 1-May 2022. In Malaysia, the Recharge T8 PHEV models include the 60 Series (Volvo S60, Volvo V60, Volvo XC60) and the 90 Series (Volvo S90, Volvo XC90). Some highlights of the new Recharge PHEV powertrain include: A new long-range battery of 18.8 kWh from 11.6 kWh A new rear ele

This is the fully-electric (EV) Volvo XC40 Recharge P8, displayed at the 38th Thailand International Motor Expo 2021. In Thailand, the XC40 EV is fully-imported (CBU) from China and is priced at 2,590,000 baht (around RM 323k). Note that under the ASEAN-China FTA, the Thai government does not impose any tax on EVs from China. The Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 has a total power output of 408 PS and total torque of 660 Nm. Power goes to all four wheels via the dual-motor setup. 0-100 km/h sprint time is

Here’s a phrase you’ve probably read or heard of – nice to drive. Sounds pretty straightforward and yet if you delve into it a little deeper, some confusion may arise. For example, both the Mazda CX-8 and Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line are nice to drive, but both feel worlds apart in terms of driving experience. The confusion stems from the rather vague description of the phrase “nice to drive” and every individual may have a slightly different interpretation of it. Some use the phrase to des