DRIVEN: 2016 Proton Saga – is the comeback real?
Here we are again with the 2016 Proton Saga, a model that Proton’s deputy CEO Datuk Radzaif Mohamed describes as the national carmaker’s “most important model” yet. There’s a lot of history …
DRIVEN: W205 Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line road trip to Penang – setting new compact executive rules
Something’s afoot in the compact executive class, where a sleeker, sexier newcomer is edging out the old school. And it’s a car wearing the Three-Pointed Star that’s causing the commotion. This one …
DRIVEN: 2016 Toyota Vios, now with Dual VVT-i, CVT and VSC – it’s got a new heart, but is it any better?
There's no automotive segment in Malaysia that is quite as competitive as the B-segment sedan market. The crossover may be the darling of the car-buying public right now, but the affordable three-box, …
DRIVEN: Ferrari GTC4Lusso in Italy – refining the act
Some things are resistant to change, others less so. In Ferrari's case, there are a few paths that the company has said it will never walk down – the SUV is one …
DRIVEN: 2016 Proton Saga first impressions review – meet the true challenger to the Perodua Bezza
The Proton Saga - a nameplate that has been with the first national carmaker for more than three decades, and recognised as the first-ever national car. The one that started it all. …
DRIVEN: 2016 Proton Persona 1.6 CVT, what segment?
We hear it pretty often that Malaysian car buyers don't give two hoots about segments. You know, the alphabets that separate the Toyota Corolla Altis (C-segment) from the Camry (D), and the …
DRIVEN: 2017 Mazda 3 facelift – first impressions of the new G-Vectoring Control system
Since the electronics boom of the '80s and '90s, engineers have been using computers to push the envelope of vehicle performance. From advanced all-wheel drive systems and rear-wheel steering to torque vectoring …
DRIVEN: 2016 Honda Civic 1.5L VTEC Turbo in Sabah – is the latest tenth-generation FC the best Civic ever?
The Honda Civic is one of the world’s most recognised nameplates, which dates back to the 1970s. In your daily commute, you will see at least one Civic from any one of …
DRIVEN: 2017 BMW i3 – more range, same great fun
The recent BMW Innovation Days 2016 in Munich, which showcased BMW Connected and developments in battery technology as primary content, also saw a working presentation of the updated BMW i3 that the …
DRIVEN: 2016 Renault Koleos sampled in France – potential alternative to the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5?
Renault has been on a bit of resurgence of late, beginning with the fourth-generation Clio back in 2012, followed by the new Captur, Kadjar, Talisman and the Megane (sedan and hatch). The …
DRIVEN: BMW 330e iPerformance – the coming of age
Technology usually comes at a price. So, when you get a car loaded with such glitz coming around, entering the market at a price point below that which you'd normally expect to …
DRIVEN: 2016 Proton Persona first impressions review – improved CVT response and NVH levels
So here we are again – and this time it has to work. After the opening salvo that was the Proton Perdana, it’s now up to the two upcoming cars, the Persona …
DRIVEN: Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 road trip to Kuantan
Few cars must work as hard as a premium SUV. Supercars can be forgiven for having a boot the size of a credit card, small hatchbacks are not expected to feel rock …
DRIVEN: Honda CR-V facelift – easy like Sun morning
The recent Hari Raya holidays gave us a chance to catch up on cars that we might have missed. Instead of joining the exodus out of the Klang Valley, I decided to …
DRIVEN: 2017 Audi A5 and S5 Coupe – enduring class
Old is gold. The original Audi A5 is nearly 10 years old now, having made its debut in 2007, but I've never tired of its looks. Nothing truly radical about the design, …
DRIVEN: Proton Perdana – an old friend with new style
Everyone has an opinion on the new Proton Perdana. While that's only to be expected for any fresh model from the national carmaker, it's more so for one that costs above RM100,000 …
DRIVEN: New Perodua Bezza 1.0L and 1.3L Dual VVT-i – P2’s first-ever sedan is a game changer
The term "game changer" has been thrown around rather liberally these days, although more often than not, the cars carrying the label have failed to shake up the segment. UPDATE: The Perodua …
DRIVEN: Mazda CX-5 2.2L SkyActiv-D diesel in Thailand – quick first impressions of clean oil burner
Consider this the start of Mazda's second assault on the Malaysian market. Since the launch of the CX-5 here in 2012, the brand has consistently impressed with the handsome design (following the …
DRIVEN: 2016 Volkswagen Vento 1.2 TSI Highline
The B-segment sedan market is a highly demanding one. For some car buyers, it's the next step after they’ve gotten that raise, and want to give up their preloved Perodua Kancil. For …
DRIVEN: 2016 Proton Perdana – first impressions
The long-awaited 2016 Proton Perdana was officially launched today, and as a follow-up to the launch story from this morning, which covered the technical aspects of the car in detail, here's a …
