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 a Toyota Apartment […]
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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 like changing tyres, […]
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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 few hiccups (including […]
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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 month ago on […]
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MINI John Cooper Works – a tale of remarkable origins
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 best examples, and they […]
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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 more pertinent questions […]
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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 watches (no date, […]
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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, and some sectors […]
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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 be one of […]
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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 on the Mitsubishi […]
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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 SUV blanks are […]
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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 those clickbait posts […]
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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 sense of originality. […]
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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 everything else, car […]
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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 what Mitsubishi Motors […]
