DRIVEN: Ford Focus ST vs Renault Megane RS 265
While they didn't quite invent the concept, French carmaker Renault do take their hot-hatches rather seriously, so much so that it operates a separate division – called RenaultSport – to build them. …
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DRIVEN: Honda CR-Z facelift on a west coast getaway
I rarely form a connection to any test car as a true owner would, but tend to view each with a rather detached eye as something to be constantly evaluated and judged. …
DRIVEN: Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2 GS tested in Malaysia
Long has it been since the Japanese carmaker put out something significant for the masses, and I'm not talking about the i-MiEV. The ASX was the last fresh vehicle that rolled out …
Volvo S60 T5 Test Drive Review – 240hp, 320Nm
I'm rolling down the road in the calmest way possible. It is not just because the road is clear of traffic or that the tarmac has gentle curves; no. The reason is …
DRIVEN: 2014 Toyota Corolla Altis 2.0V on local roads
This is where we say farewell forever to drab, soft-edged Toyotas. With this new 2014 Toyota Corolla Altis, Japan’s biggest automaker has completed their personality transplant - started by the XV50 Camry …
DRIVEN: Bentley Continental GT Speed – fast money!
One centimetre. Doesn't sound like a lot; takes less than a second to draw a line that short. Yet, this minuscule span is wide enough to divide continents, separate life and death, …
DRIVEN: Jaguar XJ L 2.0 Ti – only four-pot in its class
Engine downsizing is getting very common these days and even luxury car manufacturers who have traditionally had big V6 and V8 engines have embraced the practice. However, these engines seem to have …
DRIVEN: F32 BMW 428i M Sport – all things to all men?
When they’re unveiling a brand new model like this, manufacturers usually spark up their word-processors and churn out a standard fluff-piece, using the handy search-and-replace function to insert the name of the …
DRIVEN: Peugeot 2008 crossover in Alsace, France
Say bonjour to the new Peugeot 2008, the little high-rider that's riding high on the growing popularity of the B-segment crossover market in Europe. Reports of late say production in Mulhouse, France …
DRIVEN: 2013 BMW 316i – offering a new level of entry
Buying a car based on the allure of its badge isn't a new thing. After all, the adage “you are what you drive” rings true for many people, especially in these parts …
Lexus ES – space comparison vs S-Class (and Camry)
The way it is right now, moving up from the RM150k to RM200k range of sedans will take you into the realm of the entry-level BMW 3-Series, Audi A4 or Merc C-Class, …
DRIVEN: 2013 Lexus ES 250 and 300h sampled
Things are usually a straight-laced affair for the Malaysian car buyer where segmentation is concerned. For sedans, once you get past the entry-level B and general C-segment there's the D, categorically built …
DRIVEN: Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI – reinvented again
Now here's a car with a long history. Most cars I've tested have roots that stretch only till the 1960s. The Volkswagen Beetle started penning itself into the history books long before …
DRIVEN: Mazda3 third-gen 2.0 and 2.5 in Australia
Mazda can be considered something of a maverick amongst Japanese carmakers – it likes to do things differently. While we’re not talking Citroen levels of avant-garde here, things like rotary power, suicide …
DRIVEN: Nissan Elgrand 3.5 V6 – all about comfort
As you can see from the pictures, the Nissan Elgrand is a properly massive luxury MPV. To drive home the point of its girth, it is 1,815mm tall, 4,915mm long and 1,850mm …
DRIVEN: F30 BMW 320i Sport Line – entry-levelled up?
In times past, entry-level cars were not kitted very well and most of the features were removed so the price can be justly slashed. As sure as nachos go well with cream …
DRIVEN: 981 Porsche Boxster S 3.4 PDK
The boxer engine sits behind me, burbling, idling. I am waiting for a group of tourists to complete their journey to the other side of this zebra crossing when suddenly a girl, …
DRIVEN: Volvo XC60 T5 – 2.0 turbo power
It is amazing how long the Volvo XC60 has been on the road. It was introduced in 2009, wasn't it? And it does not look a day older that when it first …
Kia Rio 1.4 SX Test Drive Review
Kia have come a long way, haven't they? The Korean car company have gone from becoming the butt end of jokes to being the case study of beautiful car design. People started …
Driven Web Series Episode 5: Company car dilemma – Toyota Camry 2.5 vs Honda Accord 2.4 vs Mazda6 2.5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OWtGqzfJw0 Right from the start of Driven Web Series, you viewers have requested for us to settle the D-segment dilemma. Your wish is our command, as we present to you this week’s …
