The biggest local news this week has to be the launch of not one but two locally-assembled AMG models in Malaysia. It’s a major milestone not just for Mercedes-Benz’s performance sub-brand AMG, but also for Mercedes-Benz’s local offices in Thailand ...
Before anyone jumps to the conclusion that Mazda is being a Luddite, let’s be clear that Mazda will be introducing fully-electric vehicles in 2019 and plug-in hybrid models from 2021 onwards. In fact, Mazda’s first attempt at a full-hybrid vehicle, ...
In early 1980, young Takanobu Ito was tasked with developing a sportier version of the Civic. Back then, the Civic’s popularity was already cemented thanks to excellent fuel economy and fun-to-drive nature. But the Civic was did not portray a ...
As recent as five years ago, nobody would take you seriously if you were to say that Volvo will soon become the benchmark in making the most luxurious automotive interiors. Function over form rather than avant-garde has for many decades, ...
“Too fast, you’re not going to make it,” crackled my instructor Ivan Khong over the walkie talkie placed inside my BMW 420i, which was on the verge of overcooking Turn 6 of Sepang circuit. I am here at the BMW ...
The sun beats down on the blacker-than-black tarmac, traffic cones lay scattered which to the common eye may seem like a failed attempt at a parking test, but they’re definitely there for a purpose. Closer to me, a Mazda CX-3 ...
When electric cars were starting to enter the market a decade or so ago, they were met with some pretty heavy resistance from traditional car enthusiasts and the market as a whole. Let’s not talk about conspiracy theories of how ...
A logo is a key component of any corporate identity; arguably the first and foremost most identifiable trait of a company, even beyond the goods and services that it offers, is the sense of familiarity and quality that a logo ...
We’re all familiar with the typical insurance spiel. Thinking about your future and planning for all eventualities – it’s a very typical conversation you might get with a nagging auntie or your parents, but deep down we know they’re not ...
Formed in 1988 by ex-Honda racecar driver Tatsuru Ichishima, the popularity of Spoon Sports, the engine tuner and parts manufacturer specializing in Honda cars, has reached all corners of the world. Having tuned and raced numerous Honda models in races ...
When it comes to renewing your car insurance, the method has always been rather conventional and traditional. Car owners have to communicate, preparing the right documents, submit and wait for the approval of the finally renewed cover note. But as we are in ...
It’s safe to say that the last three years or so have been incredibly difficult for the automotive industry with the introduction of regulations and technologies that have forced manufacturers to adopt hybrid powertrains and electrification on a very wide ...
It’s an insignia synonymous with the brand itself, with a model span that has lasted a third of the life of the company, and – for many years – was the starting point into the realm of what has come to ...
As far as petrolheads are concerned, a trip to Japan is not complete until we drop by one of the local tuners or garages, unless, well, you’re not into cars. It’s like visiting Amsterdam without dropping by one of the ...
The electric MINI is something that’s been in development for over a decade at this point. This isn’t something that’s immediately obvious, but MINI has put a lot of time and effort into developing an electric car that works in ...
You might not realize it, but the Corolla is a namesake that has stretched longer than most cars on the market. Not even the Europeans have a model that stretches as far back as this mid-sized Toyota has, both in ...
These last few days and weeks, there has been one topic that has consistently popped up in conversation. Yes, it’s the 2019-nCoV, better known as the Coronavirus, and the broader topic of the people of Wuhan who are facing some ...
Volkswagen unveiled the updated B8 Passat in Malaysia about a month ago, with many subtle yet significant updates. However, when parked next to one another, the new Passat 2.0 TSI Elegance still looks a lot like the outgoing pre-facelift model. ...
If you’re an avid user of social media and a car enthusiast to boot, there’s no doubt that you will have found a number of articles popping up on your news feed with a title along the lines of “Tesla ...
Brand designer and brilliant marketer Walter Landor once said, “Products are made in the factory, but brands are created in the mind”. Suggesting that it doesn’t really matter how good a product you make – unless it evokes desirability and ...
After making us wait since last September, Honda Malaysia will finally be presenting the facelifted 10th gen Civic in all its glory tomorrow. Details like the pricing and the list of variant-specific features are still somewhat limited, but that is ...
While it’s a choice that has been in our market for a couple of years now, the Volkswagen Tiguan is not something to pass over. It’s the sleeper hit that can go to toe to toe with any of its ...
The Volkswagen Beetle is possibly the most recognisable car of all time. Yet, after three generations and more than 22 million units sold – produced over eight decades no less – Volkswagen decided to cull its brand-shaping car. On 10th July ...
Engine stats and cabin tech are always taking the spotlight when it comes to talking about vehicles, whilst one of the more essential parts of the car really does not get the coverage it deserves. Tyres, these are the things that connect the ...
Let's face it; everyone used to buy Toyota's because of its bombproof reliability, good resale value and excellent aftersales services. No one actually bought one because it was cool – well, there were a few people in Malaysia, but they ...
Are you bored yet? For those of you who are not, lucky you! For those of you who are, you're like us. But no worries, we've got you covered because we have some great ideas about how you can keep yourselves occupied. If ...
If you think Malaysia is the only country to have adopted widespread restricted movement orders, think again. Most of the world has started to go into their own form of “lockdown” – some more voluntary than others, but the gist ...
Resale value is possibly the third most important aspect of buying a new car besides the original sale price and the overall maintenance and upkeep of the vehicle. Having a car with strong resale value and good demand in the ...
Subscription services are everywhere. Just sign up, pay for what you want, cancel anytime. “Commitment bad, flexibility good” seems to be the underlying corporate chant behind these companies. You're already a part of the system with TV, music, your mobile ...
A few days ago, I went to fill up my vehicle with fuel, and for the first time in my life, the total amount to fill the car up to the brim came to about RM90. Usually to fill up ...
For most car owners, slapping on a set of aftermarket bigger, fancier wheels are the first thing to do when trying to personalise or improve our cars. After all, who doesn't want just a little bit more of that elusive ...
The automotive sphere has no shortage of mystifying terms, jargons, and abbreviations; so much so, it can seem a bit overwhelming to some, and downright alien to others. However, once you know the basics, it’s not that mind-boggling since these ...
Audi has just pulled the covers off its all-new Audi A3 sedan, the sexy new entry-level sedan is longer, wider, and roomier than the model it replaces, and offers updated drivetrains and latest generation connectivity systems. The entry-level sedan segment has become a ...
If you're like us, you're probably dreaming of being in your gleaming car, driving towards the sunset somewhere, enjoying that exotic location that you've just discovered. It's incredible how things change, because pre lockdown, we dreamt of different things, but now, driving somewhere ...
Today is May the 4th, and unless you are a Margaret Thatcher fan where you might wish to use today as a remembrance day of the first time she stepped into 10 Downing Street, you would be like Boris Johnson and everyone ...
We are all doing our part to keep this COVID-19 virus at bay, and one of the ways that we are all participating in this clampdown is by keeping our hygiene practices at the very top of its game. Now ...
Quite nearly every day, the government releases a bunch of statements that clarifies or amends specific rules regarding where you can go and what you can do with the CMCO in place. We’ve decided to break down this entire week ...
As Malaysians return to some semblance of normality with the relaxed movement control and reopening of more industries, there’s much catching up to do. However, with any business’ resurgence, in the current economic conditions will depend on their creativity to adapt ...
Ahhh, the first-generation Honda NSX, the 30-year-old Japanese car that is blessed by one of the greatest if not the greatest race car driver, Ayrton Senna and a sports car that can be considered somewhat a unicorn amongst its JDM peers ...
In this time of COVID-19, many industries have ground to a halt as a result of movement restrictions, borders being shut down, and a general lack of money or budget to be spent. One of the biggest budget entertainment industries ...