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An engine oil is generally, for a good reason, regarded to be the lifeblood of the engine itself. The engine, in equivalence to human anatomy, is analogous to our heart. A car depends on its engine, and the engine depends ...

Should power banks be outlawed following fire onboard SG-bound flight?

A seemingly harmless powerbank overheated and caught fire on a flight from Taiwan to Singapore last week. The powerbank or portable charger in question burst into flames on a Scoot flight prior to take-off from the Taoyuan International Airport in ...

Parking structures cannot tahan the weight of EVs?

With more and more EVs hitting the roads today, an interesting question about whether the current parking structures can withstand their weight has popped up. A recent post by the Daily Mail UK seemed to have raised a concern regarding ...

All-new Perodua Axia TURBO coming to Malaysia in 2023?

The Perodua Axia has been around since 2014, but can we expect to see a brand-new model in 2023? There's a high probability of that happening, and multiple sources have indicated that its arrival might happen sooner than we initially ...

What happens if you hit a road bully's rear end?

If someone brake checks you and you hit them, will it automatically be their fault? Just before the Chinese New Year festival began, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's daughter Nurul Ilham was at the receiving end of a road bullying ...

Car thieves targetting rental cars, including affordable models

When it comes to car thieves or crime syndicates, targetting rental cars seems to be the easiest way to carry out their dastardly deeds. Providing fake details to rent cars of any shapes, sizes, and prices and driving them away ...

2023 Suzuki Fronx VS Perodua Ativa - 1.0-litre turbo battle

Maruti Suzuki is pushing its SUV offering with the launch of multiple models, including the 2023 Suzuki Fronx. Unveiled together with the new five-door Suzuki Jimny, the Suzuki Fronx might just be another winning ticket for Malaysia's current distributor for ...

Car launches In 2023: It looks packed with reasonably priced cars!

We look at 6 cars that'll be launched in 2023. There are actually 8 on the list, but the other two are just speculations for now. So here we are, a new year, a new you, and perhaps a new car. ...

System down at RFID lanes on PLUS highway - will this happen again?

If you’re were travelling along the North-South Expressway yesterday, December 15th, PLUS’ issues with the RFID lanes at toll plazas meant motorists were strongly advised to use SmarTAG or their Touch n’Go cards instead. As you might expect, it was ...

Polestar 2: Can Proton produce its own EVs, make Tun M happy?

Tun M gets shown around a Polestar 2 and wants Proton to make their own EV. Can Proton produce its own EV though? Although former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed is no longer involved with Proton, he still loves ...

Axia Speeding Dalam Hujan, Masuk Longkang – Bahaya Aquaplaning

Sebuah Axia terbabas ke dalam longkang setelah keretanya hilang kawalan dipercayai akibat aquaplaning setelah dipandu lebih dari 100 km/j di sebuah lebuh raya ketika hujan. Menurut sebuah rakaman video dashcam yang tersebar di media sosial, kemalangan itu berlaku berhampiran kawasan ...

Semua Model Proton Akan Ada ADAS – Sistem Bantuan Pemanduan Autonomi

Kesemua kereta-kereta keluaran Proton selepas ini mungkin bakal ditawarkan dengan ciri bantuan pemanduan termaju atau Advance Driver Assistance System (ADAS). Kenyataan tersebut dibuat memandangkan kebanyakan barisan kenderaan Proton sudah berada di penghujung usia dan besar kemungkinan bakal digantikan dengan kenderaan ...

Does Malaysia Need A Lemon Law?

Can we fully trust automakers and their cars these days? Do we need a Lemon law in Malaysia? To be honest, if you look at it from a fair game point of view, every country should have a Lemon law. ...

Kereta Terpantas Di Litar Antarabangsa Sepang

Tahukah anda BAC Mono merupakan pemegang rekod pusingan terpantas di Litar Antarabangsa Sepang (SIC) bagi jenis kereta produksi? Kereta produksi membawa maksud kereta yang dihasilkan secara besar-besaran dan ditawarkan untuk dijual kepada orang ramai serta boleh dipandu di secara sah ...

Apa Lebihnya Alfa Romeo Ni?

Ini soalan yang saya sering dapat dan sebelum ini saya juga sering tanya orang sebelum saya mula memandu Alfa ayah saya iaitu Alfa GT Veloce 2000 dengan plate BU8011 sekitar tahun 1987-88 jika tak salah masa umur 15 tahun. Alhamdulillah ...

Sewa kereta dari GoCar, SoCar - Apa Yang Perlu Anda Periksa Sebelum Jalan?

Ingin menyewa kereta melalui GoCar, SoCar atau mana-mana platform yang menawarkan kereta sewa untuk perjalanan jauh? Boleh sahaja asalkan anda periksa beberapa bahagian penting terlebih dahulu. Bagi mereka yang tiada kereta atau mereka yang tidak mahu membawa kereta sendiri kerana ...

Umur Berapa Sesuai Untuk Anak Bonceng Motor?

Bagi mereka yang mempunyai anak kecil, umur berapakah yang paling sesuai untuk memboncengkan anak kecil di bahagian belakang penunggang motosikal? Baru-baru ini telah tular satu video yang menunjukkan seorang lelaki memboncengkan anak kecilnya di belakang tanpa dikepit atau dipegang oleh ...

Perodua Alza 2022 Bakal Tiba – Apa Yang Berbeza?

Mungkin ada yang belum tahu bahawa Perodua Alza 2022 nanti dikatakan berkait rapat dengan Toyota Avanza dan Daihatsu Xenia kerana berkongsi pembangunan yang sama. Model terbaharu Perodua Alza digembar-gemburkan bakal berkongsi casis yang sama dengan Avanza dan Xenia. Susulan pelancaran ...

Are Pricier Cars Leading To A Bankruptcy Bubble Among Young Malaysians?

It might be a tough reality to face, especially if you’re an enthusiast (at any level, really): are the cars we buy causing our financial downfall and keeping Malaysians forever in the red? Financial literacy is something that most take ...

Carsome Certified: Creating A New Standard

So you want to buy a pre-owned vehicle? But there are so many choices in the market. How do you choose? Who do you trust? Who do you buy from? Just before you decide, let’s go on a journey together. ...

Chinese EVs That Will Be Coming To Malaysia

Chinese EVs seem to be the answer to mass adoption of electric vehicles in Malaysia – but which models will be coming to Malaysia? Thanks to some government initiatives and tax breaks, the EV revolution in Malaysia is well and truly underway. With the likes of Porsche, ...

Unpopular Opinion: Basikal Lajak And Ulu Yam Touge - What's The Difference?

In today's unpopular opinion, is there really a difference between basikal lajak and those who participate in touge activities at Ulu Yam? There's a lot of coverage, chatter, and opinions on the recent judgement of Sam Ke Ting, who was sentenced to six years ...

Cara Aktifkan Kad NFC Touch 'n Go Guna Telefon Pintar

Touch ‘n Go bakal melancarkan Enhanced Touch ‘n Go Card atau dipanggil kad TNG generasi baharu yang dilengkapi dengan ciri NFC (Near Field Communication). Baru-baru ini, pihak TNG telah berkongsi beberapa buah video berkenaan kad baharu tersebut di saluran YouTube ...

Risiko Basikal Lajak – Ibu Bapa Boleh Didenda RM20k Atau Dipenjara 5 Tahun, Tapi..

Tahukah anda, ibu bapa boleh didenda dan dikenakan hukuman penjara sekiranya membenarkan anak-anak di bawah umur terlibat dengan aktiviti basikal lajak? Basikal lajak merupakan basikal yang telah diubahsuai untuk menambah tahap kelajuannya. Walau bagaimanapun, segala pengubahsuaian pada basikal lajak tanpa ...

Peraturan Berbasikal Di Lebuh Raya Malaysia Mengikut Undang-Undang

Berdasarkan undang-undang jalan raya di Malaysia, adakah aktiviti berbasikal dibenarkan di lebuh raya? Masih ingatkah anda pada tragedi kemalangan melibatkan kereta dan basikal lajak yang menyebabkan kematian 8 kanak-kanak pada 5 tahun lalu? Baru-baru ini Mahkamah Tinggi telah memerintahkan pemandu ...

Injustice Or Fair Punishment? Mixed Feelings On The 'Basikal Lajak' Conviction

The ‘basikal lajak’ case has come to a conclusion with the verdict of guilty coming from the court of appeals, leading to quite a split of opinion between the public on whether justice was really served. Judge Abu Bakar Katar ...

Kenapa Pakar MLM, Crypto, Motivasi Suka Ford Mustang?

Pernahkah anda terfikir mengapa kebanyakan pakar motivasi, crypto serta usahawan MLM sukakan Ford Mustang? Sebelum ini, Ford Mustang kerap dilihat terlibat dalam kemalangan di Malaysia sehingga ada yang menggelarnya sebagai antara kereta sport yang tidak selamat. Mana tidaknya, Ford Mustang ...

Kepala Anak Keluar Sunroof – Apa Kata Undang-Undang Malaysia?

Baru-baru ini, telah tular sebuah video yang menunjukkan sebuah Mercedes AMG C43 telah membiarkan dua penumpang kanak-kanak mengeluarkan kepala melalui sunroof ketika kereta sedang dipandu. Video tersebut telah mengundang pelbagai reaksi orang ramai yang rata-rata menyelar tindakan berbahaya itu memandangkan ...

Does The Turbocharged Engine Of The Perodua Ativa Need To Cool Before Turning Off?

Does the Perodua Ativa need to idle/ cool off for a minute before turning off its turbocharged engine? With three national cars now being equipped with turbocharged engines in the form of the Perodua Ativa, Proton X70 and X50, it's safe ...

Volvo Rolls Out OTA Updates In Malaysia - How Does It Improve Your Car?

Volvo Car Malaysia recently announced that all the latest Volvo models will be available with over-the-air (OTA) software update capabilities for Malaysia. The latest software update was distributed to more than 190,000 Volvo customers in 34 markets, including Australia, Hong Kong, ...

How To Export A Vehicle Into Malaysia With AP?

How do you export a vehicle into Malaysia with an AP? We list down how to do it! So, you have all the necessary paperwork and have put aside funds for tax and duties – which means you're about 50% ready to export your ...

How To Claim Your AP As A Malaysian?

Did you know that if you've worked or studied abroad for more than one year, you are eligible for an Approved Permit (AP) from the government of Malaysia? What is AP? APs are import licenses that are used to export vehicles ...

How Everyone Gave Toyota An Open Goal To Score With The 2022 GR Corolla

With the reveal of the GR Corolla, Toyota has cemented their place as the poster child of accessible high performance that isn’t from something Europe. Launched on April 1st, seemingly intentionally, the factory-modified 300hp all-paw hatch makes its rivals look ...

Volvo Car Malaysia Plans On Introducing An EV Every Year For The Next 5 Years - Which Cars Though?

Volvo Car Malaysia said they will be launching an EV every year for the next five years – what are these EVs though? So when Charles Frump, the Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia, announced the price of the 2022 ...

Penggunaan Lampu Strob Pada Kenderaan Persendirian – Apa Kata Polis?

Boleh atau tidak sekiranya seseorang itu menggunakan lampu strob pada kenderaan persendirian? Sejak kebelakangan ini, semakin banyak pula isu kenderaan persendirian dilihat menggunakan lampu strob untuk memecut melepasi trafik sesak di jalan raya sehingga menimbulkan kemaharan orang ramai. Penggunaan lampu ...

Hyundai Creta vs Proton X50 v Honda HR-V - Which One To Buy?

The Hyundai Creta was created for emerging markets such as Malaysia, but how does it compare to local favourites such as the Proton X50 and Honda HR-V? Which one do you buy? The B-segment SUV market is one of South ...

Run Flat Tyres vs Regular Tyres - Features Comparison

What are the differences between Run Flat Tyres and Regular Tyres? How do their features compare? Since the beginning of automotive history, tyre manufacturers have spent billions, if not trillions, researching how to provide car owners with the best tyre. ...

Boleh Ke Guna Air Paip Ganti Coolant Dalam Radiator Kereta?

Antara air paip dan cecair coolant, yang mana satu pilihan terbaik untuk diisi dalam radiator kereta? Secara umumnya, radiator berfungsi untuk menyejukkan enjin dan menghalang enjin daripada suhu panas melampau (overheating). Radiator tersebut akan diisi dengan cecair penyejuk yang menyerap ...

Maserati Unveils The Grecale SUV - But What We Really Want Is Their Version Of The Porsche Taycan

Maserati's SUV family now gets a new member, the Grecale 2023, a small crossover positioned under the Levante model but can we get an EV coupe or sedan instead? Grecale EV, Folgore coming next year Named in honour of the Mediterranean ...

Toyota + After-Sales Support = A Customer Promise

Are you fed up with having your car in the service centre for an extended period of time? Tired of waiting for parts and not receiving a decisive answer regarding your vehicle? If so you'll be happy to know that ...

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