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Classics, Opinion Pieces, Reviews, Used Cars / Bikes

NAP: Old Cars vs. VVI – Voluntary Vehicle Inspection, let’s get real.

Some time ago a suggestion was mooted that all cars above 12-years of age were unfit / unsafe to be…

National Automotive Policy 2014: The Aftermath for Malaysian Car Buyers

After much speculation, guessing, and pure shot-in-the-dark comments on various social media, the revised National Automotive Policy (NAP) was finally announced by…

Events, Opinion Pieces, Reviews, Travel Tips

DRB-HICOM “Ke Bawah Bayu” Media Drive 2014

Every once in a while we get invited to something a bit different from the ubiquitous car launch, and now…

Opinion Pieces, Others

Trav-esty: End-of-year/life cars

The recent wheel purchase for the Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng, on the outgoing W221 Mercedes S300 for RM298, 263.75 has caused…

News, Opinion Pieces, Reviews

Sunday Musings: Rush

There aren’t that many movies based on motor sports that I can consider them good. I guess it is always…

Ask the Experts, Buyers Guide, Opinion Pieces, Reviews

Second Chances: AF’s guide to used car hunting

Previously in our article here, we concluded that there are actually lot more choices for used cars for the price of…

Opinion Pieces, Reviews

Sunday Musings: Illegal Parking

Just the other day I was in a heated discussion with other car enthusiasts about illegal parking, being trapped in…

Classics, Opinion Pieces, Reviews, Used Cars / Bikes

Barn Find: Mazda 626 Sport Coupe 1600

Did you just do a double-take? I don’t blame you if you did, I can’t tell you the number of…

Ask the Experts, Opinion Pieces, Reviews

A new car buyer’s guide for young Malaysians who don’t want a Myvi

A few months ago a satire from Funny Malaysia lamented on young Malaysian’s choice of wheels in a rather amusing…

Classics, Opinion Pieces, Reviews, Used Cars / Bikes

Classic Restorations: 1977 BMW 635 CSi

As she was driven away, I knew immediately that I’d made a grave mistake. It’s not often that I…

News, Opinion Pieces, Reviews

Sunday Musings: Diesel Perception?

A couple of weeks ago, I started a poll running at the Lowyat forums asking folks whether they have any…

Bikes, Classics, Opinion Pieces, Reviews

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…