Buying used cars in Malaysia – what to look out for
If you're someone with an interest in cars, you've probably been tempted by a used car deal before. And why not, when the budget you have for a new car can net …
Buying new vs used cars in Malaysia – pros and cons
It's the age-old question that has (and will continue to) befuddle countless motorists – should I buy a new car, or should I go used? For most people, the appeal of a …
More than just loan deferment, URUS by Malaysian banks, AKPK is a holistic assistance plan for the B50
It's easy to point fingers at the victim. It's somewhat natural to have a "serves him/her right" attitude to those in trouble. I've been guilty of this, and you probably have as …
OPINION: Not able to charge an EV if you stay in an apartment in Malaysia? Time for a ‘right to charge’ law
The first structured steps towards electromobility in Malaysia looks like it will be taken soon, but like with everything nascent, there will undoubtedly be hurdles to overcome in the gradual switch to …
Honda City 2021 vs 2020 – new GN compared to old GM generation in Malaysia, a side-by-side gallery
You've seen the comparison of the currrent Honda City and Toyota Vios yesterday, where we put the latest, sportiest and costliest variants of the two B-segment sedan stalwarts side-by-side. The top City …
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 …
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 …
