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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Man killed in four-vehicle crash
IPOH: A man was killed in a four-vehicle crash in Kampung Merbau Tua, Jalan Baling-Kuala Kangsar, near Kuala Kangsar this afternoon. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the victim had been identified as Megat Muhammad Ikram Megd Adeni, 33, from Kampung Luat, Lenggong. He said the department received a call regarding the crash at 1.32pm firefighters from the Kuala Kangsar fire and rescue station arrived at the crash site seven minutes later. He said the accident involved the Proton Waja driven by Megat Muhammad Ikram, who was travelling from Kuala Kangsar towards Baling, Kedah, which is believed to have collided head-on with a two-tonne Daihatsu lorry. "According to information from the public, the accident also involved two other vehicles, a Honda car and a Toyota Hilux," he said in a statement today. He said the lorry driver and his assistant sustained minor injuries, while the woman driving the Honda car was unharmed. However, the condition of the Toyota Hilux driver, who is believed to have proceeded to the nearest police station after the crash, remains unknown. He said Megat Muhammad Ikram was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body was handed over to the police. Sabarodzi said the injured victims were taken to the hospital for treatment. The operation ended at 2.50pm. – Bernama
NZ Autocar
2 days ago
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
New Suzuki e Vitara undercuts Elroq and EV3
The compact Suzuki e Vitara electric SUV is now available in the UK and is selling for less than EV3 and Skoda Elroq. That makes it amongst the most affordable in its class. It also comes with the option of all-wheel drive. Expect it here in 2026. An entry-level variant will be available with a 49kWh battery. Every other version gets a 61kWh battery pack, good for almost 400km of range. New electric Vitara cannot compete on range with the EV3 and Elroq, both being around the 600km mark. Despite a claimed maximum charging speed of 150kW, the e Vitara takes around 30 minutes to recharge from 15 to 70 per cent. See our Suzuki Swift RSC review here. The base model has a 106kW/189Nm motor. A medium-spec variant will come with a 128kW motor also driving the front wheels. Meantime, the top AWD variant has dual motors good for 135kW/300Nm. An Allgrip e 4wd system has a Trail mode that brakes spinning wheels and can send torque across the axle for improved traction. Normal, Eco and Sport modes are also available, while a button on the centre console ramps up the regen. Available to order from July, Suzuki hasn't yet revealed full specifications for the two trim levels. However, much is already known about this newcomer. New electric platform The e Vitara sits on a new EV-dedicated platform called 'Heartect-e'. Suzuki jointly developed it with Toyota and Daihatsu. A heat pump comes standard fit. At 4275mm long and with a wheelbase of 2700mm, the e Vitara is 100mm longer than its ICE power sib. There's an extra 200mm between the wheels for added interior space. It is wider and taller too, though is obviously heavier. The lightest version weighs in at 1702kg, while the dual-motor variant is nearly 1900kg. By contrast, the heaviest petrol Vitara is 1375kg. The design of the e Vitara echoes that of the Suzuki eVX concept revealed in January 2023. Key features include angular wheelarches, a sloping roofline, and extensive use of plastic cladding. There's a three-point matrix lighting signature at the front and rear. Both 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels will be on offer. The e Vitara has slightly more complex body surfacing than the concept while there's no faux-skid plate. Production versions use conventional door handles versus flush-mount items for the concept. The rear ones are hidden in the C-pillar. Its charging port is above the front-right wheelarch. Interior and practicality The concept's interior design isn't quite so motor-show ready but is a step forward on that of the ICE Vitara. Behind the two-spoke steering wheel is a 10.25-inch digital driver's display, part of a widescreen set-up that includes the 10.1-inch central infotainment screen. There's a small row of physical climate controls located on the dash, and a floating centre console. Also present are a rotating gear selector, a wireless charging pad, cup-holders and a large storage area underneath the centre console with charge outlets. The floor in the rear, while flat, is set high which might not suit taller adults. There's another pair of charging ports and two sets of ISOFIX child-seat mount points in the rear. Its 306-litre boot isn't huge; the smaller Jeep Avenger has 355 litres, by comparison. The Suzuki does feature a 60:40-split sliding rear bench though. It can be pulled forward by approximately 20cm. Even so, a high boot floor means maximum e Vitara luggage space is only 320 litres. Suzuki's will share electric tech with Toyota Toyota's Urban Cruiser is a rebadged e Vitara. It is the second electric model in its passenger car range after the bZ4X. And these will also be joined by the C-HR EV soon. Toyota and Suzuki have been working together on vehicles since 2016. In the UK, Toyota's Corolla Touring Sports and RAV4 PHEV have been rebadged as Suzuki Swace and Across, respectively. We asked Suzuki New Zealand about its intentions for e Vitara and it says it plans to launch the EV here next year. Timing is yet to be confirmed but CEO, Gary Collins, says it will likely here early to midway though next year.
05-06-2025
- Automotive
Japan's Daihatsu Launches New Move for Turnaround
News from Japan Economy Jun 5, 2025 19:54 (JST) Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Daihatsu Motor Co. released on Thursday the fully revamped Move minivehicle, the company's first new model since July 2022, hoping to make a turnaround in the market. Daihatsu had suspended new vehicle releases since its testing scandal came to light in April 2023. At the launch event in Tokyo, President Masahiro Inoue apologized again for the scandal. "We've established a foundation to tackle problems with the Toyota group as a team," Inoue said, adding that the release of the new Move is "the first step in our restart." The seventh-generation Move, which has gone through the first full model change for the popular brand in 11 years, targets senior drivers. It is the first Move model equipped with sliding doors, making it easier to get in and out. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Toyota global sales rise 12% in April
Toyota Motor Corporation reported a 12% year-on-year rise in global group sales to 936,718 vehicles in April 2025, including its Daihatsu and Hino subsidiaries, driven by a 29% rebound in Japan to 164,669 units from depressed year-earlier levels, while overseas sales rose by 10% to 772,049 units. Sales in Japan last year were hit by extensive production stoppages at the group's small car unit Daihatsu, due to its safety test rigging scandal. In the first four months of 2025, the group's global sales increased by 9% to 3,652,102 units, with sales in Japan surging by over 35% to 722,022 units, while overseas sales increased by less than 4% to 2,930,080 units. Global sales of Toyota- and Lexus-branded vehicles increased by 6% to 3,392,655 units year-to-date, with sales in Japan rising by 17% to 534,832 units, while overseas sales rose by 4% to 2,857,823 units. Sales in North America increased by 2.3% to 929,950 units, while sales in Latin America (excluding Mexico) rose by 9.1% to 158,439 units, and in Asia (excluding Japan) sales rose by 5.9% to 993,635 units, reflecting strong sales growth in China, Vietnam and the Philippines. In Europe sales increased by just 1.5% to 406,882 units. Toyota and Lexus reported a 22% rise in global sales of electrified vehicles to 1,657,896 units in the first four months of the year, accounting for 49% of total sales. Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) rose by 11% to 51,291 units, which were almost entirely delivered to overseas clients, while sales of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) rose by 20% to 1,490,791 units. Daihatsu's global sales rebounded by 79% to 221,025 units year-to-date following last year's production stoppages, with sales in Japan surging by 182% to 174,086 units, while overseas sales plunged by 24% to 46,939 units. The group's commercial vehicle unit, Hino Motors, reported a 1.2% drop in global sales to 38,422 units in this period, with sales in Japan falling by 1.3% to 13,104 units, while overseas sales were down by 1.1% to 25,318 units. "Toyota global sales rise 12% in April" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Japan Times
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Japan Times
Toyota sales hit second monthly record on U.S. demand amid tariff rush
Toyota's sales hit a record for the second month in a row as a strong showing in the U.S. and Japan was boosted by customers making last-minute purchases before U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs took effect. The automaker's global sales, including from subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino Motors, reached 936,718 units in April, a 12% increase from a year earlier year and a record for the month, the company said Thursday. Production came in at 902,425 units worldwide. Toyota and Lexus brand sales jumped 10% in the U.S. last month thanks to steady demand and an influx in orders as duties on imported cars and parts kicked in. The scuffle caused by Trump's oscillating trade war has forced the world's biggest carmaker and its peers to weigh semipermanent countermeasures to stem short-term turmoil. A 25% tariff was applied in April to all cars imported to the U.S., but on Thursday, Trump's global tariffs were deemed illegal and blocked by the U.S. trade court. The Trump administration said it was going to appeal the ruling. Japanese carmakers are heavily reliant on the U.S. auto market and could suffer as much as a $19 billion impact from the tariffs. Toyota, which has forecast a ¥180 billion ($1.2 billion) hit in April and May alone, has mostly stayed its course, emphasizing that it will respond flexibility but refrain from big changes until the future is less opaque. CEO Koji Sato earlier this month said the company will consider building out local product development and manufacturing in the U.S. in the medium to long term. In March, Toyota's U.S. sales rose 8% from a year earlier while Honda recorded a 13% jump, and Nissan's rose 10%. Mazda said it will pause U.S. production of one model variation that it exports to Canada. Honda plans to shift manufacturing of the hybrid version of its Civic from Japan to the U.S., while Nissan is halting U.S. orders for SUVs built in Mexico.
