UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) is showcasing the Toyota Camry Hybrid at the ongoing Beyond Zero event, held at Technology Park Malaysia from today until 28-February. The hybrid variant shown at the event is a Thailand-imported unit, which has an Atkinson-cycle 2.5-litre Dynamic Force engine, producing 178 PS and 221 Nm, combined with an electronic CVT (E-CVT) and an electric motor delivering 120 PS and 202 Nm. This results in a total system output of 211 PS. Details on the specifications are scarce, wi

It's existence has long been confirmed, and now first images of what could be the 2024 Toyota Vios with a hybrid powertrain have been spotted – courtesy of readers of Thai portal Headlight Magazine. Sporting black wrap on the front and rear bumpers lends further credence to the website's claim that the powertrain debuts on the Vios GR Sport variant; which also means there will be tweaked aesthetics for the model. These set of pictures show a ducktail spoiler, a more aggressive diffuser round the

Proton has inked a deal with one of Thailand's largest automotive parts suppliers, Aapico Hitech for the joint production of body and chassis parts for both Proton and other automotive manufacturers. The joint venture, worth approximately RM 140 million, will see Aapico Hitech acquiring 60 percent of Advance Vehicle Engineering Global (AVEE Global) - Proton's subsidiary for manufacturing tooling and body parts - while Proton retains a 40 percent share in the company that will be renamed as Aapic

The just-launched Proton X90 has earned a five-star rating on the ASEAN NCAP crash test, with a cumulative score of 83.75. Tested at the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) lab in China, the X90 was evaluated per the new, stricter ASEAN NCAP 2021-2025 assessment protocol, which places greater emphasis on ADAS features, including tests for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and motorcyclist safety. In terms of adult occupant protection, the X90 scored an impressive 30.20 out

UMW Toyota Motor announced that the sales of the all-new 2023 Toyota Vios AC100 will continue as there are no issues with the safety standards and quality of the vehicle, the company announced after re-tests. President of UMW Toyota Motor, Datuk Ravindran K. said, “For customers who have booked their all-new Toyota Vios or are interested in purchasing it, we would like to assure you that the all-new Toyota Vios model complies with all safety regulations and there is no compromise to the quality

The third Geely-rebadged Proton model is yet another SUV but for some, the 2023 Proton X90 is quite the highly-anticipated model just like the Proton X70 and Proton X50 from before. Really, anything from the Malaysian Tiger/Thundercat can count as something tinged with local pride but this 3-row SUV is something Malaysians have been looking forward to despite not being quite an original product. There are a few differences between the Proton X90 and its Chinese donor, the Geely Haoyue/Okavango b