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  NKVE RFID toll payments work even when you enter the highway using SmartTAG thanks to ANPR?

  27 August 2023 / 29 comments

  Did you know that you can mix and match certain payment methods on entry and exit in closed toll highways? To be specific, you can enter using the SmartTAG lane and exit through the RFID […]

   

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  1990 Proton Saga 1.5S by Dream Street Restoration – a year-and-a-half long project for the OG national car

  28 June 2023 / 36 comments

  This article has been adapted from the original feature in Bahasa Malaysia by our colleague, Farid Awaludin. Founded on May 7, 1983, Malaysia’s first national carmaker Proton unveiled its first product, the Proton Saga two […]

   

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  Will buying an electric car cause your entire TNB bill to be hit with the RM0.10 per kWh ICPT surcharge?

  25 June 2023 / 34 comments

  Yesterday’s big news was the announcement of a revised ICPT tariff for the second half of 2023. For most domestic users, an ICPT rebate of RM0.02 remains. But for users who use more than 1,500 […]

   

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  What is a catalytic converter and why are thieves stealing them from cars parked at LRT/MRT stations?

  24 June 2023 / 36 comments

  Some of you might be aware of thieves stealing catalytic converters in Malaysia, something that has been happening with increasing frequency lately. The catalytic converter is part of a car’s exhaust system, and thieves have […]

   

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  All-female driver team completes Peninsular Malaysia journey in an EV for International Women Drivers’ Day

  23 June 2023 / 10 comments

  Did you know June 24 is International Women Drivers’ Day? Well now you do, just as I just found out today as well. And to celebrate it, an all-female team took an electrifying journey across […]

   

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  B7 vs B10 diesel – both Euro 5, what is the difference?

  21 June 2023 / 12 comments

  If you’ve been to the fuel pumps lately, and if you visit this website it’s most likely that you do, you would have noticed that some fuel pumps have two different nozzles for diesel. Other […]

   

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  Not just “grille engineering” – 5 ways Proton engineers made the Proton X50 safer than the Geely Binyue

  31 May 2023 / 52 comments

  It is a common misconception that Proton engineers are simply slapping a Proton badge onto Geely cars without contributing any engineering work. The process of adapting a Geely car to meet Proton’s standards and local […]

   

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  One more lane will fix it – a meme, until it actually does

  29 May 2023 / 37 comments

  Typically when a highway widening project to add more lanes is announced, public transport advocates rush to come forward to criticise it, saying adding lanes are pointless. Inevitably there will be a flurry of “one […]

   

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  Allianz Truck Warrior – roadside assistance/towing for goods vehicles up to 7.5t with a RM120 policy add-on

  26 May 2023 / 3 comments

  When it comes to vehicle breakdowns, there’s no distinction to a vehicle’s size. Most people are familiar with tow trucks and the scope of assistance they provide when a mishap or breakdown happens, but this […]

   

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  BMW 5 Series G60 vs G30 – the new, larger sedan vs the previous generation – which design do you prefer?

  25 May 2023 / 44 comments

  Here are some side-by-side shots of the new G60 BMW 5 Series, which made its world premiere yesterday night, and the sedan it will replace, the G30 5 Series. The seventh-generation G30 was unveiled back […]

   

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  Toyota Supra Mk4 – still turning heads 30 years later

  24 May 2023 / 13 comments

  As we mark the 30th anniversary of the iconic Toyota Supra Mk4, it’s a perfect opportunity to revisit the storied history and exceptional engineering of this automotive legend. From its humble beginnings to its pivotal […]

   

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  JPJeBid – how to bid for your preferred car number plate online, DIY and skip the runner and his markup

  24 May 2023 / 45 comments

  Imagine if you can have the exact thing that you want, and pay half or even a just a third of the market price for it, you’d go some length to get it, right? A […]

   

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  Conquering Terrain: The Great Tyre Debate – should you use H/T, A/T, or M/T tyres for your pickup truck?

  23 May 2023 / 12 comments

  In the dynamic world of pickup trucks, where prowess meets practicality, tyres remain a pivotal element in defining performance, safety, and overall driving experience. Highway Terrain (H/T), All-Terrain (A/T), and Mud Terrain (M/T) tyres each […]

   

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  Knee airbag in cars – one up over the usual 6 airbags

  23 May 2023 / 7 comments

  Many might be familiar with the traditional front, side and curtain airbags, but the knee airbag is less known and perhaps less available as well. A knee airbag is a protective device that can be […]

   

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  Proton S70 – is everyone wrong about the name of the upcoming sedan based on the Geely Emgrand?

  20 May 2023 / 94 comments

  Proton’s second launch of the year will be a sedan that we’ve all been calling the Proton S50, and not without reason. The donor car is the Geely Emgrand, which is built on the same […]

   

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