Mercedes-Benz at BKK Motor Show 2007

By Dr LongThe Mercedes-Benz stand looked impressive and decidedly classy at the just concluded Bangkok International Motor Show 2007. However, the absence of the new W204 C-Class is disappointing for a motor show hailed as the best in South East Asia. Even a left-hand drive model would do DC AG good in terms of PR and marketing advantage. Instead, the outgoing W203 slogged on, doing its final bow

New Nissan Frontier Navara

By Dr LongStaying close to this year’s 28th Bangkok International Motor Show theme of “Drive Thru the Nature” was Nissan’s showcase of its new Frontier Navara, set within tropical shrubs and rainforest montage. Equally green is Nissan’s new 2,488cc common-rail turbodiesel which will set the benchmark for the highest power output of 172bhp @ 4,000rpm and a very twisty 403Nm @ 2,000rpm! In fact,

Toyota VIOS at Bangkok Motor Show 2007

By Dr LongFor Wheels was there at the just concluded Bangkok International Motor Show 2007.Local pricing of the new Vios ranges from Thai baht 509,000 to 699,000.Here are some images of the most 'significant' new model launch at the annual Bangkok motoring event:A common after-market conversion look to be 'dressed-up' by Malaysian Toyota owners for upcoming new VIOSes in the not too distant

All New Toyota VIOS launched in Bangkok

Courtesy of Mr Peter Lee reporting from Bangkok, Thailand, these are the official pictures of this popular model replacement from Toyota.Prices start at RM50K equivalent in Thai baht to the top-spec G trim asking for around RM75K.In the royal kingdom however, life does not get cheaper even with the basic entry-level model, since all variants come with ABS standard. Options include leather seats,