Honda Civic Hybrid road trip: mystery machine
Well, the idea for this road trip was solely mine and it started out quite innocently, I assure you. Here's the concept: To look not for food but something different, something that …
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DRIVEN: Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2 GS tested in Malaysia
Long has it been since the Japanese carmaker put out something significant for the masses, and I'm not talking about the i-MiEV. The ASX was the last fresh vehicle that rolled out …
Volvo S60 T5 Test Drive Review – 240hp, 320Nm
I'm rolling down the road in the calmest way possible. It is not just because the road is clear of traffic or that the tarmac has gentle curves; no. The reason is …
MINI roadtrip: getaway cars on the road less travelled
Zero gravity. Once, it was something that you can only experience in space, where gravity generously loosens its grip on you. If you want to experience weightlessness, there are special planes that …
DRIVEN: Bentley Continental GT Speed – fast money!
One centimetre. Doesn't sound like a lot; takes less than a second to draw a line that short. Yet, this minuscule span is wide enough to divide continents, separate life and death, …
DRIVEN: Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI – reinvented again
Now here's a car with a long history. Most cars I've tested have roots that stretch only till the 1960s. The Volkswagen Beetle started penning itself into the history books long before …
Driven+ Magazine Issue #7 out now – Cayman up!
We're trying out a lighter version for issue number 7 of Driven+ Magazine, so let us know what you think. Although it may be small, it's still packed with news, reviews and …
DRIVEN: Nissan Elgrand 3.5 V6 – all about comfort
As you can see from the pictures, the Nissan Elgrand is a properly massive luxury MPV. To drive home the point of its girth, it is 1,815mm tall, 4,915mm long and 1,850mm …
DRIVEN: F30 BMW 320i Sport Line – entry-levelled up?
In times past, entry-level cars were not kitted very well and most of the features were removed so the price can be justly slashed. As sure as nachos go well with cream …
DRIVEN: 981 Porsche Boxster S 3.4 PDK
The boxer engine sits behind me, burbling, idling. I am waiting for a group of tourists to complete their journey to the other side of this zebra crossing when suddenly a girl, …
DRIVEN: Volvo XC60 T5 – 2.0 turbo power
It is amazing how long the Volvo XC60 has been on the road. It was introduced in 2009, wasn't it? And it does not look a day older that when it first …
Kia Rio 1.4 SX Test Drive Review
Kia have come a long way, haven't they? The Korean car company have gone from becoming the butt end of jokes to being the case study of beautiful car design. People started …
DRIVEN: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV tested in Japan
This Frankenstein of a vehicle was always going to happen. It all began with the i-MiEV Evolution that ran up Pikes Peak last year, and lessons gained from that car are now …
Tokyo 2013: Mitsubishi Concept AR previews new MPV
The Mitsubishi Concept AR keeps to a design that’s simple, soft and clear of ‘meaningless features’. The spacious cabin also give generous room for three seating patterns for up to six occupants. …
Tokyo 2013 – Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV
Moving on and we arrive at the Concept XR-PHEV, which is Mitsubishi’s compact SUV concept that uses the FF-layout PHEV powertrain, which also powered the Outlander PHEV – the story for that …
Tokyo 2013: Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV
You’ve probably seen the images that Mitsubishi Motors Corp released a few weeks prior to the Tokyo Motor Show 2013. Well now the Three Diamond has officially unveiled all three models accompanied …
Driven+ Magazine Issue 6 – download to win a car!
Now here's something we've never done before. We're giving you a chance to win a brand new Proton Saga SV when you download the latest Driven+ issue for the duration of the …
DRIVEN: Lotus Exige S Roadster sampled in Hethel
Cow pats. I agree that this isn't the best object to start the tale of Lotus' latest roadster, but the scent is so robust that I'm tasting it at the back of …
Nissan Navara 4WD LE and SE updated, from RM95k
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) recently threw the covers off the updated Nissan Navara pick-up truck in Sabah. However, only two double-cab variants were deemed popular enough to receive the upgrades, and …
DRIVEN: MINI Cooper S Countryman 2WD reviewed
This story originally ran in Issue #3 of Driven+ Magazine. Download Driven+ Magazine from the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store. By now, we should be familiar with the MINI and …
