While diesel-powered vehicles are more popular in Europe, Malaysia still has a long way to embrace the growing diesel-powered choices in Malaysia as there are still some misconceptions that may dissua…
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: Peugeot 308 1.6 THP
Peugeot claims that the all-new 308 is positioned to be the leader in the highly-competitive C-segment, rivaling the ever popular VW Golf and Ford Focus. That sounds like a very tall order to fill, bu…
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: Mazda2 1.5 Hatchback
For quite some time, I had the bragging rights of telling the whole world that I owned the best-selling car ever in Europe, the Ford Fiesta. Well, that was before the Mazda2 came into the picture rece…
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: VW Golf Mk7… ‘R’ you ready? No, you’re not…
Let’s get this out of the way. The Golf R Mk7 is most definitely VW’s attempt to offer something more hardcore for those who think that the GTi has yet to exceed their expectations. If you…
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: Citroen DS3 Racing
“Wow bro, is that a manual gearbox? Nice bucket seats too!” Those were the words uttered by a random guy that checked out the Citroen DS3 Racing out while I had it parked for a photo shoot…
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 EcoBoost
The Ford Fiesta ST was first previewed back at the 2013 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show, and was launched late last year. A long wait indeed, but was it worth the long wait? We took one for the …
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: Perodua Myvi 1.5 Advance
Perodua calls the new Myvi ‘the love of the nation’. We don’t doubt that, as the Perodua Myvi has been the best selling national car in Malaysia since its launch in 2005. PeroduaR…
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: Peugeot 5008 MPV
If your family outgrows a normal passenger car, and can no longer fit into a five-seater SUV, perhaps it’s about time for you to upgrade to a seven-seater MPV, like this Peugeot 5008. Just like …
TEST DRIVE FEATURE: 10 reasons why you should buy the new Hyundai Sonata 2.0 Executive [+photo gallery]
1. Eye-catching exterior A sight for sore eyes, the Hyundai Sonata is undeniably one of the most attractive looking D-segment cars available in the market today. With the 7th-generation Sonata, the ov…
TEST DRIVE REVIEW : Honda City 1.5 S+
With Honda’s new tagline of Machine Minimum, Man Maximum, let’s take another look at the new Honda City. Launched back in March 2014, the sixth-generation Honda City is no stranger to Mala…
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: Honda Jazz 1.5 V
December has been a busy month for us here at Autofreaks. Besides having been given an opportunity to spank a brand new Porsche Panamera GTS and 4S, I also had the chance to test a budget buyer…
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: Nissan Sylphy 1.8 VL
After back-to-back reviews of the Subaru WRX and the Peugeot 208 GTi, it’s now time for me to hit the roads with a car that is more laid back. Something that blends well into the sea of cars. Th…
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: Subaru WRX
Boys who were of the PlayStation generation (Read: 90’s) are bound to know the legendary Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Subaru Impreza WRX STI. The rivalry came to an abrupt end when Mitsubishi…
Mid-week Musings: The Honda CR-V revisited – Why an SUV makes sense in KL
As I cranked the Honda CR-V for the final time before returning it, I realised how much I would actually miss it. Seems funny doesn’t it, a petrol-head like me actually liking and enjoying a Hon…
Test Drive Review : Volvo XC60 T6
When mentioning the name Volvo, what automatically comes to mind about this Swedish marque is safety, and normally performance isn’t always mentioned (unless the name Polestar or something with …
FIRST IMPRESSION: Nissan Serena S-Hybrid (Launch + Media Drive)
The Nissan Serena S-Hybrid can be considered as relatively new in our market, having been launched slightly over a year ago as a CBU model from the Land of The Rising Sun. This time around, Edaran Tan…
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Named after the affluent holiday city in California famed for its white sandy beaches, the name ‘Malibu’ is iconic to the Chevy brand, and while it may be relatively new to us, it is actually more tha…
Sunday Musings – Tyres, Tyres, Tyres Part 4
This is a follow up piece of my tyre review articles. Do check out my earlier articles to get a better context of the story. Just the other day, my wife saw a patch of oil on the drive-way, she starte…
Test Drive Review: Proton Preve 1.6 Executive Manual
Are manual gearboxes heading the way of the dodo? Car buyers who loved shifting gears by themselves are now facing the dilemma as the choices for new cars with a manual ‘box are getting lesser b…
Test Drive Review: Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R
So how do I go about writing a review for this car when after driving the car around Sepang and then feeling every little bit of how the car reacts through the corners at high speeds? It is extremely …