Lexus – premium brand or just an expensive Toyota?
I was at the traffic lights the other day when something dawned on me. I was in a two-seat Toyota with an engine behind my back. Obscuring my entire forward view was …
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VIDEO: How do you choose the right car battery?
Changing your car battery definitely isn't something that you look forward to or even plan to do in advance, because most of the time, it simply catches you by surprise. It's not …
15 minutes with Mercedes-AMG Petronas – Valtteri Bottas on pressure to perform and battle for second
Earlier this year, we talked about Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team's dominant performance in a pandemic-delayed 2020 season. In the ensuing months, the team continued to decimate the field – barring a …
Honda City sales numbers in Malaysia – from Toyota Vios alternative to B-segment leader in 4 generations
Last week, Honda Malaysia announced that the new City has amassed close to 9,000 bookings. That's a big number when you consider that the car was launched just slightly more than a …
MINI John Cooper Works – a tale of remarkable origins
https://youtu.be/iVf2w7MVuMw Some of the biggest car brands in the world today have had an illustrious past on the track. Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche, BMW, Audi, Ford and now Mercedes-Benz are some of the …
OPINION: Car brands in Malaysia need to stop offering compromised safety equipment on cheaper variants
Malaysian car buyers have come a long way in the past ten years or so. From only caring about looks, performance and spaciousness, we now have a demanding consumer base that asks …
Car window or door visors – the usage, pros and cons
The enthusiast view is usually not the popular view, although fans often think of themselves as essential to the business and survival of a brand. It's like that in the world of …
Buyer’s Guide: Toyota models to go for in Malaysia
This might be bewildering for some, but now is a good time to buy a car. Yes, we're knee deep (it's not neck yet, right?) in a pandemic that's unprecedented and global, …
5 Proton variants you should not buy – here’s why
Here we go again. We know what some of you are thinking, but really, this post is not what you think it is. Despite how the headline reads, this isn’t meant to …
Mitsubishi Xpander uses Evo X suspension parts?
Comfort is an important consideration in a family car. Handling capabilities? Not so much. But there are some occasions where both characteristics go hand in hand. Case in point – the dampers …
Sedan vs SUV – pros, cons, which should you go for?
Sedan or SUV? This is a question we get often, and it's a rather surprising one - to me at least, because it seems like apples and oranges. Usually, the sedan and …
5 Perodua variants you should not buy – here’s why
Now, we know what some of you are thinking, but really, this post is not what you think it is. Despite how the headline reads, this isn't meant to be one of …
2000 Proton Satria GTi – complete restoration of the legendary “hot hatch” by Dream Street Restoration
One of the most well-loved car restomodding companies among enthusiasts is Singer Vehicle Design. It specialises in restoring classic Porsche 911s by injecting bespoke designs, all without ruining or losing the 911's …
OPINION: “1.0cc only?” – Malaysians really need to move on from looking solely at engine displacement
What’s with the obsession over size? While the fixation is kind of inescapable, especially so when dealing with parts of the human anatomy, to have that mindset applied seemingly to just about …
Mitsubishi Xpander AP4 – crossover turned rally car with 350 hp/556 Nm Evolution X engine, all-wheel drive
When you think of a rally car, the first thing that comes to your mind is a small hatchback, right? Or at most, a family sedan. But a seven-seater crossover? That's exactly …
Petronas Trackside Fluid Engineers – we talk to En De Liow and Stephanie Travers about Formula 1 in 2020
Whichever way you slice it, 2020 hasn't been a great year at all. One of the biggest losers of the coronavirus pandemic was Formula 1 – the premier motorsport series was due …
OPINION: Do you need to wait for a better public charging network before going for an EV in Malaysia?
Full electric vehicles (EVs) are starting to emerge in the local automotive scene, offering buyers the chance to get to grips with the nascent technology. In the past year, we've seen the …
Mitsubishi Xpander – from XM Concept to production
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is gearing up for the launch of the Xpander, set to debut later this year. The seven-seater MPV is quite a stylish departure from its humdrum rivals, but …
35 years of Proton – we talk to Azlan Othman about the evolution of design, and what to expect for the future
Earlier this month, Proton celebrated the 35th anniversary of its first car, the Saga. It had already been a long journey since Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed mooted the idea of a national …
AD: Lexus UX, the smarter choice for urban commutes
We live in the ripe age of the SUV boom. This is good news for most people who are looking to buy a new tall-riding car, because there are more options in …
