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 …
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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 …
Rare Proton and Lotus models at Pickles Auctions – Putra, Elise with Petronas E01e engine, Satria Cabrio
Ever since its inception in 1983, national automaker Proton has conceived dozens of concept cars and race cars, some of which you've probably never seen nor heard before. Most of these one-off …
OPINION: An ode to an old friend, the Proton Saga
The year was 1985, the song was Careless Whisper and I was a fat adolescent with a penchant for all things cars (because I didn’t have a snowflake's chance in hell with …
Proton Saga – how was the first Malaysian car named?
Malaysia's first national car, the Proton Saga, made its debut on July 9, 1985, and Proton is unveiling an Anniversary Edition this year on that date. How did the landmark car get …
Enforcement of child seat rules delayed in Malaysia – but do we really need a law to protect our own kids?
Wow, 2020 has been rough, huh? We hope you've all been keeping yourselves safe during this difficult time. The coronavirus outbreak has affected livelihoods throughout the country, and the government clearly believes …
Why is the manual transmission going extinct in Malaysia? Because so few of us are buying them
I pondered the question above when I recently decided to buy a simple car with a manual transmission. Basic safety equipment was a must for me (ABS and stability control at the …
Pros and cons of used vs new cars, plus full buying guide for second-hand and recon cars in Malaysia
Used cars. Not all of us end up buying one, but surely ALL of us have looked at one and went, hmmm.... before. Compared to what you can buy new for the …
2020 SST exemption: all the revised car price lists
On June 5, the government announced Penjana, its short-term economic recovery plan aimed at introducing a host of stimulus measures to propel businesses and aid the economy following the Covid-19 outbreak. Included …
State borders are open, popular touge routes are legal again, but remember to control the pent-up driving fire
RIP Covid-19, you will not be missed. OK, so the coronavirus hasn't fully left us yet, but new cases in the single digits and the absence of big infection spikes post-Raya means …
OPINION: 180 km/h speed cap – is it a good move?
If it's one thing to note about mankind, it is its ability to resist change. When it comes down to it, the more controversial the adjustments, the stronger the resistance. Like a …
2008 Proton Satria Neo R3 Clubsport – track-ready machine with a factory roll cage; only 25 units built
Production road cars that double as track day machines are not uncommon, as we’ve seen with the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Renault Megane RS Trophy-R and Volkswagen GTI Clubsport S. These vehicles …
