Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI Review – worth two Myvis?
You get what you pay for, goes the truism. In the wonderful world of NAP and import taxes, excise duties and APs, this only holds true if you believe increases in things …
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DRIVEN: W176 Mercedes-Benz A-Class – we sample the A200, A250 and A250 Sport in Slovenia
Radical isn’t a term one associates with Mercedes-Benz, that veritable pillar of collectedness and solidity. But with conservatism running out of places to hide in this day and age, certainly where cars …
DRIVEN: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY previewed – a quick return to KL
There are times that I wish premium carmakers would be less strict with the N portion of NVH. Sound, it seems, has the ability to alter emotion and shift your perception of …
DRIVEN: Mercedes-Benz B200 BlueEFFICIENCY Sports Tourer previewed in Penang
Like many of you, I find myself perplexed with the identity of this car. This is the Mercedes-Benz B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY and it is billed by the German carmaker a sports tourer. …
DRIVEN: New Ford Focus Hatch and Sedan in Krabi
Those in the market for a C segment car are spoilt for choice. 2012 has so far yielded us the Hyundai Elantra, Peugeot 408, facelifted 308 and new Honda Civic, joining the …
TESTED: Ford Ranger XLT 2.2 Manual driven in all jungles – the concrete one and the green-muddy one
Through the generations, Ford has slowly changed people's perception towards this workhorse. Now, the just-launched Ford Ranger might just incite another revolution.
BMW M5 and M3 Coupe driven on track at the BMW M Track Experience Asia 2012, Sepang
A rather interesting event invite came in recently, one that promised not only drive time on the Sepang International Circuit, but the chance to pilot the cars from BMW's famed M division …
Volkswagen Golf R and Scirocco R siblings sampled
It won’t take a sharp eye to notice that the two VW R models (Volkswagen Golf R and Scirocco R) you see here aren’t the test mules currently going about their rounds …
TESTED: Honda CR-Z Hybrid, both Manual and CVT driven in Malaysia and Japan
Hybrid cars. They come with batteries. They save you fuel compared to normal cars. They are less polluting. They are getting more popular in Malaysia due to Government tax breaks. And if …
DRIVEN: Toyota 86 – a true gem under the veneer
Some cars are that bit more enigmatic than others to define. Bothersome even, like in the case of the Toyota 86 (Link: Official Toyota 86 microsite). Up until late in the day …
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI 170hp Test Drive Review
With the introduction of the Q3, Audi in Malaysia now have a complete arsenal in which to assail the potential customer that walks through the doors of its showrooms. They now have …
Westfield fields two cars at Sepang: we try them!
First things first. The cars you see here are not from Caterham. Confusion comes to the common man because it looks similar to the Caterham, which has enjoyed some presence due to …
DRIVEN: 2012 Honda Civic FB (9th Gen) previewed in Thailand – not pretty, but handles brilliantly!
This preview of the 9th Generation Honda Civic very nearly did not happen. There were two possible endings – the car ending up in the river with its wheels rolling in the …
DRIVEN: Peugeot 408 Turbo and 408 2.0
Say hello to the latest Pug in the pride, the 408. Designed exclusively for emerging markets like China and ours, this C-segment sedan will never see the light of day in Europe. …
Toyota Camry XV50 – a brief test session at the SIC
Let me set the scene for you. I am at the Sepang International Circuit and, very thankfully, the day is not as hot as I thought it would be in spite the …
Toyota 86 officially launched in Malaysia – manual going for RM243k, auto RM249k – we try it!
UMW Toyota has officially launched in Malaysia one of the most anticipated sports cars in recent times, the Toyota 86. Known simply as the 86 here, as opposed to "GT86" for Europe …
Hyundai i10 full test drive review – a fun econobox
To be completely honest, I had sort of pre-written this review of the Hyundai i10 even before stepping into the small car. For some odd reason, I seem to find myself frequently …
Mitsubishi Mirage previewed, on a Thai race track
I have the number 23,000 typed into my Notes. The figure is significant; it represents the number of Mitsubishi Mirages booked since the car's launch during the Bangkok Motor Show. In fact, …
Mazda CX-5 test drive review: driven to the beach!
The Mazda CX-5 is Mazda’s first compact SUV and this vehicle gets the full SkyActiv treatment - we try it out on a drive to Penang.
Proton Prevé Turbo CVT and IAFM Manual tested
I've had a go at the Proton Prevé, finally. After hearing so much about it from my colleagues (raves and rants, but more of the former) who attended the preview drive, and …
