The Volkswagen Passat Trendline 1.8 is the cheapest of the Passats out there. Starting at RM160,937.20 on the road without insurance, you know that Volkswagen is out to challenge the dominant players …
Nissan Safety Campaign 2017 Hits PJ
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) recently organised its second series of the 2017 Nissan Safety Campaign on August 12 & 13, alongside ETCM’s Nationwide Test Drive Carnival, to educate Malaysi…
WEEKEND FEATURE: What I’ve Discovered After Driving The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC For A Weekend
When you think of Mercedes-Benz’s performance brand, AMG, what comes to mind are images of throaty V8 engines found in big, powerful car that create raucous exhaust notes and smoke the tyres as …
First drive: 2016 Volkswagen Passat B8 [+video]
It has been a long time coming, this Volkswagen Passat. More specifically the latest MQB-based Passat B8, which was actually previewed here nearly two years ago. Following the preview, the Passat was …
Test Drive Review: BMW 330i M Sport
There are hundreds of automotive brands that produce and mass market relatively good cars out there, but very few focus on “ultimate sheer driving pleasure” like BMW. While there are a ple…
Raya Review: The Honda Jazz 1.5L V
Festivities holidays can be one of the most hectic times of the year, especially when millions of locals traverse from north to south, east and west, back to their hometowns to enjoy the long break wi…
WEEKEND REVIEW: Mazda CX-5 FL 2.5 4WD GLS (CKD)
Although Mazda may not be the largest car manufacturer in the world, this Hiroshima-based company is highly regarded among car enthusiasts for its well-executed and affordable cars that genuinely fun …
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: BMW 118i Sport
While the BMW 1 Series might not be able to outsell the 2 Series in terms of cumulative sales worldwide, what makes this baby Bimmer so desirable amongst enthusiasts is that it remains the only car in…
FIRST IMPRESSION: Mitsubishi Outlander (CBU)
In the mid-size SUV segment, it seems like nothing can beat the popularity of the Honda CR-V, which has been one of the best-selling family ‘cars’ for many years. However, thanks to a weal…
MID-WEEK FEATURE: 10 Reasons Why We Love the Mazda CX-3
SUVs are booming in the automotive market due to their overall practicality and affordability but the latest trend when shopping for an SUV is that buyers are eyeing for compact SUVs rather than a big…
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: LEXUS IS 200t F-Sport – The Smooth Operator
Is that song by Sade ringing in your ears yet? Well it should because in the compact executive sedan arena, the Lexus IS competes with other smooth operators like the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class, A…
FIRST IMPRESSION: Renault Clio GT Line & Captur
Recently, TC Euro Cars, the sole franchise holder for Renault cars in Malaysia introduced not one, but two of its best-selling models in Europe to our local market. The Clio GT line is a mainstream ve…
FEATURE: 2016 Ford Focus – AF goes Down Under to review Ford’s new baby! [+photo gallery & video]
It’s hard not to fall in love with the ubiquitous Ford Focus. Since it was launched back in 1998, this best-selling vehicle nameplate has been one of buyers’ favorite choices with more tha…
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: 2015 Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
They say symmetry is the key to good design, well, apparently, Hyundai didn’t get the memo when they came up with the Veloster……
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: Citroën Grand C4 Picasso
Let’s face it, while MPVs may not look cool, sexy or sporty, consumers buy them because they’re a logical choice for hauling their large families with all that extra luggage to boot (pun i…
MID-WEEK TEST DRIVE REVIEW: Honda Civic 2.0 Navi
What you drive says a lot about you. It reflects your personality, status, financial independence and success. What’s more, certain types of rides frequently appeal to certain demographics, case in po…
MID-WEEK TEST DRIVE REVIEW: Toyota Camry 2.0G
It might come as a surprise to many that the ubiquitous Toyota Camry has been around in our local market for more than two decades. Since it was first launched in Malaysia back in 1994, over 115,000 u…
FIRST IMPRESSION: Kia Cerato 1.6 Koup Turbo
You fancy the Kia Cerato but prefer something that screams youthful exuberance, dynamic performance and the word turbo mentioned in the same sentence? Well, perhaps you have come to the right place be…
TEST DRIVE REVIEW: Lexus NX 200t F-Sport
The all-new Lexus NX is regarded as an important model for the Lexus brand as it features many firsts for the automotive market and for Lexus itself. Recently, I was extended the opportunity to test d…
FIRST IMPRESSION: Mazda 2 ‘Demio’ SkyActiv-Diesel [+video]
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…