Cheap vs expensive car wash – what’s the difference?
We hate to break it to you, but not all car washes are created equal. Some of you obviously know the differences between the quality of car wash you get from your …
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Flash floods hit Shah Alam – car owners without special perils insurance coverage face hefty bills
Just look at these scenes from Shah Alam yesterday evening. According to Selangor bomba chief Norazam Khamis, the flood around the Shah Alam Stadium in Seksyen 13 was around 1.2 metres high. …
Fixed rate versus variable rate car loans in Malaysia – what’s the difference and which one should you pick?
When you buy a car in Malaysia, you typically have a few options to choose from when it comes to financing your purchase. If you have the means, paying the total amount …
Should you warm up your car’s engine every morning?
At some point in your driving life you will inevitably come across a person, invariably an older gentleman, who will advise you to warm up your car before driving. "Start the car, …
ANALYSIS: Are Malaysian car buyers willing to pay more for safety features like VSC and AEB?
Malaysian car buyers are a difficult bunch to please. We want it good, we want it cheap - basically, we want it all. And then there are the pro commenters who have …
Transverse and longitudinal engine layouts – what’s the difference? Will this still matter in the future?
The world of passenger cars is a vast one, and how you see and experience it sort of depends on whether you go from north to south, or from east to west. …
It’s 2021, but we have the 2022 Proton Iriz and 2023 Nissan Z? The “model year” confusion explained
It really seems that the concept of time has been broken for the past year and a half, as annual events have been cancelled as a result of the pandemic and we've …
Lorry accidents in Malaysia – do we need stricter inspection, enforcement to keep CVs roadworthy?
It's the stuff of nightmares. A big truck spearing into you from behind, pinning your car into the vehicle in front. A very bad way to go. That actually happened on Monday …
1996 Proton Wira 1.8 EXi DOHC fully restored by DSR!
As enthusiasts, car restorations are among the most satisfying things, ever. Dream Street Restorations, now more popularly known as DSR, has completed nearly a dozen full rebuilds, including the Proton Satria GTi …
Is having Apple CarPlay or Android Auto important?
Apple CarPlay These days, you’ll find that the infotainment systems in some cars support Android Auto (AA) and/or Apple CarPlay (AC). In the past few months, we’ve seen mass-market models like the …
OPINION: We now have premium EVs in Malaysia – but where are all the affordable electric cars you can buy?
The recently-launched BMW iX made headlines recently, and we even called it a bargain. But, at RM420k, it's not exactly affordable. Here and now, we seem to have options for premium/luxury EVs …
New cars vs used cars for the same budget – why comparing them isn’t so simple – the pros and cons
Ignorance is bliss. You have say, RM80k to RM100k to spend on a car. That amount can get you a Japanese brand B-segment sedan or hatchback, or a starter SUV from Perodua …
AirAsia Ride vs Grab first impressions in Malaysia – which ride hailing service is cheaper and faster?
Ride-sharing may have taken a downturn in the past year and a half, but there’s no denying that the service, which has become an integral part of urban mobility, remains very much …
EV road tax structure in Malaysia – how it’s calculated, and how rates are different for sedans and non-sedans
UPDATE: EV Road Tax prices in Malaysia have been revised with a new calculation in June 2024. Please refer to the new calculation. As more electric vehicles (EVs) begin to make their …
EVs more than 60% cheaper to maintain vs ICE cars? BMW iX service package vs X5 in Malaysia compared
So often, the discussion of electric vehicles in Malaysia centres around the (relatively high) initial purchase price – although the new BMW iX bucks this trend. But we tend to overlook the …
At RM420k, the BMW iX EV is a bargain in Malaysia
While the BMW iX's looks is up for debate, the electric SUV's shocking sticker price in Malaysia is hard to argue with. Yours from RM420k, the iX xDrive40, dare we say, is …
Electric vehicles – should they be built ground-up from dedicated EV architecture, or on existing platforms?
With the rapid tightening of emissions regulations in markets worldwide, the pure internal combustion engine as a mainstream method of propulsion is being backed into a corner. Hybrid electrification isn't off the …
Should you be comparing cars from different segments in Malaysia? Ativa vs X50, Camry vs 3 Series
Doing what we do, we inevitably get questions on cars, whether from friends or new acquaintances at social events. Pipping "what's the best car you've driven?" to the finish line is "is …
Create your own leather seat upholstery design with DK SCHWEIZER – premium Italian hide, from RM1,400!
You've all heard the saying - a new strap makes an old watch feel new again. For cars, the same euphoria derives from the fitment of new wheels, or a new coat …
Motor insurance claims fraud cost RM1 billion a year in Malaysia, fighting corruption is a lonely road – Allianz
The Allianz Road Rangers (ARR) initiative by insurance company Allianz takes the overused "there for you" promise literally. It does that, in-person, all the way from the accident scene to delivering the …
