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Ever since its launch almost exactly a year ago, the BYD Dolphin has pretty much had its way with the entry-level electric vehicle market, having seen off the Neta V. But the five-door hatchback has […]
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2024 MINI Cooper SE review – new Chinese-built EV MINI Hatch has nearly 2x range, but is it less fun?
We may have already seen the new MINI Cooper S making its debut in Malaysia, but that one is merely a warmed-over version of the outgoing petrol-powered F56. The future of the German-owned British brand […]
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2024 Aston Martin Vantage review – we drive Gaydon’s new RM2.37 million, 665 PS sports car in Spain
Ever since the Aston Martin Vantage nameplate was reincarnated back in 2005, it has been referred to as the baby Aston – the entry-level sports car with the least amount of power. But with this […]
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA200 facelift Malaysian review – refreshed exterior, latest MBUX system, RM258,888
The facelifted second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA was launched in Malaysia earlier this year, with a GLA 200 Progressive Line being the only variant offered for our market. The locally-assembled crossover is priced at RM258,888 on-the-road without […]
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2024 GWM Ora 07 Malaysian review – 640 km NEDC range; from RM170k; better EV than Model 3 and Seal?
Launched in Malaysia in early April this year, the GWM Ora 07 enters a competitive electric vehicle (EV) segment that includes comparable rivals such as the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal. Buyers have two […]
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2024 BYD Seal review in Malaysia – two variants, from RM180k; how does it compare to the Tesla Model 3?
First shown in Malaysia at the end of 2022 and officially launched in February this year, the BYD Seal arrives on the Malaysian market as the closest competitor to the Tesla Model 3, and the […]
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REVIEW: GAC GS3 Emzoom – 1.5L turbo B-SUV priced from RM119k OTR in Malaysia; we try it out in China
The official arrival of GAC Motor in Malaysia brought with it the GAC GS3 B-segment SUV in 2021, though the intervening three years has brought its successor, the second-generation GAC GS3 Emzoom into the Malaysian […]
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2024 Jaecoo J7 – we test out 197 PS/290 Nm 1.6T AWD SUV off-road ahead of launch; RM160k estimated
It’s tough being a new car brand in 2024. For the longest time, the market was dominated by national carmakers alongside established names from Germany and Japan, with bit players like the Koreans and the […]
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2024 Mazda CX-5 facelift review – can this 7-year-old C-segment SUV still compete against newer rivals?
The second-generation Mazda CX-5 is now seven years old, and even the facelift that was launched earlier this year has been around since September 2021. It’s clear, then, that this family SUV is close to […]
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2024 smart #1 review – could this be the smartest EV choice if you’re transitioning from a premium ICE car?
Considering an EV as the family’s next second car? There are no shortage of options if you’re thinking of making the switch from petrol power to batteries today. The BYD Atto 3 led the first […]
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Ferrari Purosangue review – traversing new territory
Over the past few decades, Ferrari has organised Grand Tour events which has seen its cars venture to diverse corners of the planet, including the Himalayas and across the United States, just to name a […]
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Chery Omoda E5 review – best-value EV in Malaysia?
The Chery Omoda E5 was launched in Malaysia yesterday and is offered in a sole variant priced at RM146,800 on-the-road without insurance. For the money, you’re getting an electric vehicle that is capable of providing […]
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2024 Tesla Model Y Performance Malaysian review – at RM290k, is the fastest Tesla on sale still the best EV?
The Tesla Model Y was launched back in July last year, but we’ve finally gotten our hands on a car that buyers will get. Not only that, but we were given the range-topping Performance variant, […]
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Proton S70 review – better buy vs City and Vios?
Here it is, my full in-depth review of the new Proton S70. As usual it’s very long – though my initial X50 review was even longer – but it covers all you need to know […]
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Proton S70 Malaysian review – C-segment sedan at B-segment pricing; should the City/Vios be worried?
Ever since Proton and Geely inked a strategic partnership back in 2017, the company’s range of all-new models have all been SUVs derived from existing Geely models. In keeping with the SUV trend, first came […]