Looks like the ‘truck wars’ are about to erupt again for 2014, and leading the charge is none other than the Chevrolet Colorado. Chevy’s latest offering should appease those hungry for more pow…
Rebirth of an Icon: 1978 Suzuki GS1000
Speaking strictly in automotive terms, every once in a while, and I fervently believe that everyone has done this at least once in their lifetime, you do something that has been medically certi…
Russ Swift ends Malaysian tour in JB
We know him as one of the all-time greatest precision drivers who’s been at it longer than Ken Block. Some of you may recall his exploits on YouTube where he re-created the scene from a Ryan O&#…
Naza Kia Regional Skill World Cup 2013
True to its commitment to further improve the level of service to all Kia owners in the country, Naza Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the official distributor of Kia Motors vehicles in Malaysia, held their priz…
Test Drive Review: Volvo V40 T4
Of the many stories I’ve heard about Volvo over the years, there’s one that’s stuck in my mind. It happened around the time when the S80 was launched. Volvo in Sweden had a special g…
Test Drive Review: Toyota Vios 1.5 TRD Sportivo
The popularity of this car is simply staggering. Get this, before this new version was even launched, UMW Toyota had 3,000 bookings in hand, and to date, more than 17,000 have signed the dotted…
Going “Kure-ji” at Yokohama’s Hot Rod & Custom Show!
‘Art of Speed Malaysia’ was recently invited as Guest of Honor to attend and check out the 22nd Annual Yokohama Hot Rod and Custom Show on the 1st Sunday of December 2013. Without hesitation we quickl…
Victory Motorcycles makes its Malaysian debut
It was like a scene right out of ‘American Chopper’, but the Teutul’s of Orange County were nowhere to be seen. Try to think of the wildest custom cruisers you’ve seen, now add…
Photo Gallery: Parking Lot Stalker – TMS 2013
It was bound to happen. Every single time I’ve visited the Tokyo Motorshow, I’ve been blown away by something that I spotted in the parking lot and come away deeply envious. This year was …
Test Drive Review: New Honda Fit / Jazz
It’s one of Honda’s most popular models, sold in 123 countries and as of September 2013, a staggering 4.87million units have been sold worldwide. It’s called the Fit, but we know it …
Photo Gallery: Tokyo Motorshow 2013! Why it’s still the region’s Best.
Perhaps it’s the overall atmosphere of the show that entices, but personally, I’ve never seen so many people attend the first day of an international motorshow, and do bear in mind it was …
Restorations: Bringing back a Legend – Ford TX3 1.8
Are you over 40? Were you already driving in the early 90’s? Are you a petrolhead? If you’ve answered yes to all those questions, or even 2 out of 3 of them, and lest you spent the …
Audi Quattro Driving Experience!
Let’s be honest, 99.9% of those who own either an Audi Q3, Q5 or Q7 would sooner walk barefoot over hot coals peppered with broken glass, ending with a foot-bath of lemon juice, rather than do w…
All-new Maserati Quattroporte launched!
In the realm of Supercars, one marque still manages to hold its head(lights) high amongst a sea of competitors like Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini, and that of course is Maserati. AF was at the laun…
Euromobil ‘Malaysia. Land of Quattro’ Contest
Euromobil Sdn Bhd, the official importers of the Audi brand in Malaysia and a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad, recently launched the “Malaysia. Land of quattro” online challenge as part of an overall g…
TMS 2013: Honda goes back to the Past to show the Future
At the recent Tokyo Motorshow 2013, Honda unveiled the new S660 Roadster, but to set the mood right, they brought over the classic S360 that was the inspiration for the new kid on the block. I’d…
Tokyo Motorshow 2013 – In its 43rd edition and still going strong!
Thanks to Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Autofreaks is currently at the 43rd Tokyo Motorshow at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto Ward. This bi-annual event organized by JAMA or the Japan Automobile manufacturers Asso…
Nissan LEAF – Are you ready for an All-Electric Future?
In an exclusive ‘meet the press’ session prior to the launch of KLIMS 2013, Autofreaks.NET was invited to an informal ‘chit-chat’ session with Tooru Abe, Nissan LEAF Chief Prod…
Heels & Wheels @ KLIMS 2013!
Whether it’s Frankfurt, Geneva, Tokyo or even our very own KLIMS, it seems a prerequisite to have models with the cars. Are we complaining? Heck no. AF is proud to feature some of the lovelies f…
Bermaz launches all-new Mazda Biante MPV & Facelifted CX-9 SUV
Set amidst the glittering lights of 1 Utama, Bermaz, the sole-importers and distributors of the Mazda brand in Malaysia, recently launched the all-new Mazda Biante luxury MPV and an updated CX-9 SUV. …