A comprehensive guide to cornering, by MSF Racing
So, you've gotten yourself the right car to take to the track, and you want to learn how to tackle those corners with more finesse. Congratulations, you’ve arrived at the right place …
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Driving a Formula 4 SEA race car fuelled by Petron
Aspiring racing drivers in South East Asia have been contesting in the Formula 4 South East Asia Championship (F4 SEA) since last year. The fledgling race series has been touted as the …
24 hours of Zuffenhausen – at Le Mans with Porsche
Most of the time, a sleepy little town smack in the centre of France is just like any other sleepy little town. Having existed in one form or another since the Roman …
Are large rear wings actually road legal? We ask JPJ
Time and time again, we see modified vehicles plying the road, many of which feature massive rear wings that almost make the car look like a DTM refugee. Being large enough to …
Proton Suprima R – a hotter Suprima S from MIMOS
Last month, we showed you the Suprima X, a crossover design based on the Proton Suprima S. Now we bring you the Suprima R, another creation by local designer Saharudin Busri under …
Proton Suprima X – SUV-style hatch design by MIMOS
Ever wondered what an SUV or crossover version of an existing Proton model, such as the Suprima S, would look like? That's exactly what local designer Saharudin Busri has envisioned – a …
BMW 5 Series – a look back through the generations
With the launch of the all-new G30 BMW 5 Series yesterday, BMW Malaysia also brought along all six previous generations of Munich's benchmark executive sedan. So we thought it would be a …
GALLERY: 1990 Honda NSX – the space-age classic
Japanese performance machinery have seen somewhat of a resurgence of late, as enthusiasts look wistfully at the golden age of sports cars from the Land of the Rising Sun. The 1990s were …
RON 95 vs RON 97 fuel test with the Proton Saga – is the more expensive option better than the other?
It has been a challenging start to the year for Malaysians, with fuel prices going up in both January and February. As of now, a litre of RON 95 will cost you …
With fuel prices on the rise, time for a hybrid or diesel? Here’s a complete list of what’s available in Malaysia
Yesterday's announcement of fuel prices for February 2017 saw an across the board increase of available fuels retailing at the pump - RON 95 is now at RM2.30 per litre (up 20 …
B10 biodiesel in Malaysia – separating fact from fiction
Ever since the nationwide introduction of B10 biodiesel was first mooted back in 2015, there's been a lot of conjecture regarding the fuel's suitability for Malaysia's diesel-powered vehicles. So far, a number …
Continental’s Generation 6 ComfortContact CC6 and UltraContact UC6 sampled – now available in Malaysia
In 2016, Continental Tyres released two new tyres, the ComfortContact CC6 and the UltraContact UC6, both part of the company’s latest Generation 6 tyre family. These tyres, which are now available in …
The paultan.org 2016 Top Five cars list – the writers each pick five that impressed them the most this year
How time does fly, with the signature final post to sign off the year now into its fifth year. As before, the paultan.org 2016 Top Five list continues on that seen in …
MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) Line Phase 1 opens to the public today – we ride the new train
It's probably just me, but the hours of being stuck in jams and diversions caused by the MRT construction over the past few years have made this writer very revengeful. The payback …
Borneo Safari Off-road Challenge 2016 with the new Mitsubishi Triton 2.4L MIVEC – one for the bucket list
“So, who wants to spend a few days in the jungle?” This question was put forth to the editorial team when the invite to this year’s Borneo Safari was sent by Mitsubishi …
Malaysian drivers’ “obsession with reverse parking” a bad thing? Here’s why it’s a better and safer option
Ah, yes, it's that familiar subject again, that of Malaysian motorists' parking behaviour. Not for the first time has someone seen fit to comment on how poorly we sometimes go about our …
Why is the road tax cheaper in Sabah and Sarawak?
Many of you may have probably heard or already know that the road tax charged on vehicles in East Malaysia – Sabah and Sarawak – is less compared to vehicles in the …
Why is JPJ targeting the “Hellaflush” trend here?
The car modifying scene includes a variety of trends, and one in particular has caught the attention of the Road Transport Department (JPJ). In Malaysia, the “stance and fitment” or “hellaflush” trend …
Volvo Car Malaysia tech talk – focus on electrification
In September 2016, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels continued to remain above the symbolic 400 parts per million (ppm) mark, with scientists saying that 2016 will be the year that it will continue …
New Mitsubishi Triton 2.4L MIVEC vs old 2.5L DI-D – how much more economical is the new diesel engine?
So, earlier this month, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) launched the upgraded Triton VGT pick-up truck with a new 2.4 litre MIVEC turbodiesel engine, which is claimed to offer significantly better fuel economy …
