DRIVEN: 2016 FC Honda Civic 1.8L, 1.5L VTEC Turbo
The Europeans have the Golf, we have the Civic. Together with the Corolla, it's one of the most iconic car nameplates in these parts. Many have either grown up with one, lusted …
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DRIVEN: 2016 Toyota Hilux and Fortuner – first impressions of the new pick-up and SUV in Malaysia
Remember when Toyota was the leader in the non-national market? You won't have to jog your mind too far back – the Japanese carmaker last topped the sales charts in 2014, and …
DRIVEN: Hyundai Tucson 2.0 – the Korean alternative
In a segment dominated by its Japanese peers, the all-new Hyundai Tucson has its work cut out for it in Malaysia. Hyundai Sime-Darby Motors’ revealed two variants of the third-gen Korean SUV …
DRIVEN: 2016 Mercedes-AMG A45 – more everything
It's rather difficult to predict the success of a new offering, especially if there were none of its kind that preceded it. In a way, the Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG was just …
DRIVEN: Subaru Forester 2.0i-P – a worthy alternative?
The facelifted fourth-generation Subaru Forester officially made its launch debut here just over a week ago. Aimed at taking on established models like the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5, the refreshed SUV …
DRIVEN: F54 MINI Cooper S Clubman in Stockholm
The thing about the new F54 MINI Clubman that jumps at you is its width, both literally and figuratively. Sure, like the previous R55 Clubman, this new one is longer and taller …
DRIVEN: Porsche 718 Boxster S – change is inevitable
This is not a facelifted Boxster, Porsche stresses. To underline the fact that we're looking at a new generation machine, the good people of Zuffenhausen have affixed three digits to where there …
DRIVEN: A217 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet – S500 and AMG S63 4Matic topless in the Cote d’Azur
Forty-five years is an eternity to wait for a new one to arrive, but that's how long it has taken for Mercedes-Benz to come up with another range-topping luxury convertible seating four …
DRIVEN: Mercedes-AMG SLC43 in the French Riviera
In an age where intervals for all-new models have started to become much shorter, five years is a bit of a wait for a mid-life refresh, but that's how long it has …
DRIVEN: Mitsubishi Outlander – fresh face, good value
Outclass. Outsmart. Outshine. The Survivor-esque tagline chosen by Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia for its latest offering reminds me of the pioneering reality show that brought out the best (and worse) of its competitors. …
DRIVEN: 2016 BMW 330i – can the best still keep up?
In case you have somehow missed BMW's marketing storm last year, a staggering 40 years have passed since the 3 Series was first introduced in 1975. In the intervening years, Munich's iconic …
DRIVEN: Subaru XV 2.0i-P – is grunt and grip enough?
It has been some years since the Subaru XV made waves in the Malaysian automotive scene and it seemed like a promising SUV. For one, the brand carried an image that a …
DRIVEN: Mercedes-Benz A250 Sport facelift in M’sia
Here is the Mercedes-Benz A 250 Sport — the sportiest version of the new W176 A-Class facelift range, save for the limited-run Motorsport Edition, and range-topping A 45. Priced at RM238,888, the …
DRIVEN: 2016 Ford Focus 1.5L EcoBoost – first impressions of Malaysian-spec Sport+ and Titanium+
The facelifted third-generation Ford Focus was officially introduced in Malaysia on Thursday, and having covered the car's specifications and trim in detail in our comprehensive launch report, it's time to look at …
DRIVEN: Mazda 6 2.2L SkyActiv-D – what to expect from the upcoming Mazda diesel range in Malaysia
Hello and welcome to the 2013 Mazda 6. Before you pass this off as a severely-delayed review, hear me out. While it may appear to be an aged 6, a pre-facelift model …
DRIVEN: W176 Mercedes-Benz A-Class facelift – A220d, A250 Sport and A45 sampled in Dresden
How time does fly. More than three years have passed since the W176 Mercedes-Benz A-Class arrived on the scene, cutting a wide swath in the premium entry-level market in the time since. …
DRIVEN: Audi TTS – style now matched by substance?
Stop rubbing your eyes, folks. Yes, this is an Audi TTS quattro, and yes, it is currently on sale in Malaysia by its official distributor. Back in October 2015, Audi Malaysia slipped …
DRIVEN: Mazda MX-5 ND 2.0 – heightened sensations
"It’s important not to get hung up on numbers. Not on power, or torque. No, what is more important is the feeling. The driving experience and feeling is more important than power. …
DRIVEN: Mazda CX-3 – looking at different priorities
Standing out from the crowd in the marketplace is truly a challenge of the tallest order. And it gets even tougher when the mass majority has accepted something as the norm, the …
DRIVEN: 2016 Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro in Malaysia
Audi Malaysia’s official arrival into the country could not be more marked than with the launch of its flag-bearing SUV, the Audi Q7. Since the principal’s local induction at the end of …
