GALLERY: The Toyota Supra – from 1978 to 2002
The Toyota Supra is one of the brand’s most popular nameplates of all time, and a modern successor to the model that last appeared over 10 years ago has often been talked …
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Toyota 86 – Sepang trackday in a stripped M/T racer
Our love for the Toyota 86 is well documented. Driving the RWD rockstar was the top highlight in 2012 for both me and colleague Anthony, impressing us enough to be placed No.1 …
Michelin Primacy 3 ST tyres tested in Thailand – new touring tyre is now available in Malaysia
It has been awhile since I attended a tyre launch event, but a blast from the past that's still alive in the memory is the launch of the Michelin Primacy LC back …
Jaguar Track Day Experience – big cats at Sepang
This story originally ran in Issue #2 of Driven+ Magazine. Download Driven+ Magazine from the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store. Have you ever been to Coventry? If the answer is …
Four-way luxury sedan comparison – Audi A6 vs BMW 520i vs Infiniti M25 vs Lexus GS 250
It isn't hard to believe that the BMW 5 Series is a popular car - examples are all over the city. But the BMW is not the only car to live in …
ASEAN NCAP first phase results released for eight models tested – Ford Fiesta and Honda City get 5 stars
UPDATE: A live demonstration of a side impact crash test was carried out by MIROS on a Honda Civic at the event. You can catch the video here. The Malaysian Institute of …
The paultan.org 2012 Top Five cars list – the writers each pick five that impressed them the most this year
We've wanted to do this for the longest time, come out with a year-end list of the cars that dazzled us in a particular calendar year, but somehow it never quite panned …
Grey import car maintenance – international car warranty, adoption packages, insurance warranty?
Not sure if you've noticed, but grey market cars have been increasing in numbers lately. It used to be just the Harriers, Muranos, Caldinas, Estimas and Alphards, but grey importers are now …
Honda Earth Dreams 2012 – 1.5 litre i-VTEC DI engine and G-Design Shift CVT sampled, CR-Z facelift tested
The Sport Hybrid systems, including the all-new single-motor Intelligent Dual-Clutch Drive, weren't the only highlights at the 2012 Honda Meeting - Earth Dreams Technology showcase held in Japan. Honda also previewed its …
Honda Earth Dreams 2012 – new seven-speed Sport Hybrid Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive system unveiled
A bit of the tech on call at the 2012 Honda Meeting - Earth Dreams Technology showcase were extensions of that seen at the EDT event from last year, but there were …
GALLERY: Five generations of the Mercedes-Benz SL
The launch of the sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz SL this afternoon was the perfect chance for Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to highlight the rich history of the company's celebrated Sport Leicht series, which started all the …
Looking ahead: Proton’s future, at home and abroad
You are no doubt acquainted with last week's buzz on the launch of the Proton Preve and Exora into the Australian market. Of course, any news on Proton is often the source …
AES locations – the full list of 831 camera spots
We reported earlier that the full complement of 831 Automated Enforcement System (AES) cameras will be up and running in 18 months from now, with the cams set to be deployed in …
BMW’s B38 1.5 litre three-cylinder motor to spearhead new engine family – we test drive it in a 1-Series!
While it may not have always been this way, the three-cylinder engine has pretty much been confined to the K-cars of the Japanese domestic market for a long time. In Malaysia, you …
MAA’s wish list for Budget 2013: Extend hybrid incentives, introduce vehicle scrapping
Budget 2013 is just around the corner, and every Tom, Dick and Cuepacs is shouting out demands. Since we're at it, how about the introduction of GST along with the reduction of …
BMW ConnectedDrive for 2012 – improved features
Today BMW revealed more details on its next generation BMW ConnectedDrive platform. We first touched on this subject when the F01/F02 7-Series LCI was unveiled. There were big changes to the screens …
BMW M5 and M3 Coupe driven on track at the BMW M Track Experience Asia 2012, Sepang
A rather interesting event invite came in recently, one that promised not only drive time on the Sepang International Circuit, but the chance to pilot the cars from BMW's famed M division …
Volkswagen – the light shines bright in car city
You’d figure that of all the major automakers today, Volkswagen is probably the least in need of creating brand awareness or touting its achievements. After all, as a collective, the group is …
What is Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and why Malaysians need more active safety tech in our cars
You're driving along the highway to KLIA to drop your wife off to catch a flight. The skies are pouring down at full blast, and your wipers are struggling to keep up. …
BMW Connected 6NR apps now available in Malaysia
Geeks rejoice - BMW's suite of ConnectedDrive applications are finally in Malaysia. In case you were wondering about the title of this story, the BMW apps option is codenamed 6NR on the …
