Is having Apple CarPlay or Android Auto important?
Apple CarPlay These days, you’ll find that the infotainment systems in some cars support Android Auto (AA) and/or Apple CarPlay (AC). In the past few months, we’ve seen mass-market models like the …
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OPINION: We now have premium EVs in Malaysia – but where are all the affordable electric cars you can buy?
The recently-launched BMW iX made headlines recently, and we even called it a bargain. But, at RM420k, it's not exactly affordable. Here and now, we seem to have options for premium/luxury EVs …
New cars vs used cars for the same budget – why comparing them isn’t so simple – the pros and cons
Ignorance is bliss. You have say, RM80k to RM100k to spend on a car. That amount can get you a Japanese brand B-segment sedan or hatchback, or a starter SUV from Perodua …
AirAsia Ride vs Grab first impressions in Malaysia – which ride hailing service is cheaper and faster?
Ride-sharing may have taken a downturn in the past year and a half, but there’s no denying that the service, which has become an integral part of urban mobility, remains very much …
EV road tax structure in Malaysia – how it’s calculated, and how rates are different for sedans and non-sedans
UPDATE: EV Road Tax prices in Malaysia have been revised with a new calculation in June 2024. Please refer to the new calculation. As more electric vehicles (EVs) begin to make their …
EVs more than 60% cheaper to maintain vs ICE cars? BMW iX service package vs X5 in Malaysia compared
So often, the discussion of electric vehicles in Malaysia centres around the (relatively high) initial purchase price – although the new BMW iX bucks this trend. But we tend to overlook the …
At RM420k, the BMW iX EV is a bargain in Malaysia
While the BMW iX's looks is up for debate, the electric SUV's shocking sticker price in Malaysia is hard to argue with. Yours from RM420k, the iX xDrive40, dare we say, is …
Electric vehicles – should they be built ground-up from dedicated EV architecture, or on existing platforms?
With the rapid tightening of emissions regulations in markets worldwide, the pure internal combustion engine as a mainstream method of propulsion is being backed into a corner. Hybrid electrification isn't off the …
Should you be comparing cars from different segments in Malaysia? Ativa vs X50, Camry vs 3 Series
Doing what we do, we inevitably get questions on cars, whether from friends or new acquaintances at social events. Pipping "what's the best car you've driven?" to the finish line is "is …
Create your own leather seat upholstery design with DK SCHWEIZER – premium Italian hide, from RM1,400!
You've all heard the saying - a new strap makes an old watch feel new again. For cars, the same euphoria derives from the fitment of new wheels, or a new coat …
Motor insurance claims fraud cost RM1 billion a year in Malaysia, fighting corruption is a lonely road – Allianz
The Allianz Road Rangers (ARR) initiative by insurance company Allianz takes the overused "there for you" promise literally. It does that, in-person, all the way from the accident scene to delivering the …
Targeted Repayment Assistance by banks: Should you apply for your car’s HP loan? Here are the pros, cons
Remember when the six-month moratorium for loans ended September last year? There were some groans from the rakyat, some of whom had either put the "saved" monthly sum to essential use, or …
Celebrating Zanita Zainuddin and her 26-year journey with Proton as R&D head of safety and intelligent drive
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we at the team decided to celebrate and honour the ladies of the industry. We tip our hats to the army of women in all positions …
Proton Preve 1.6 CFE Turbo with a five-speed manual!
Can you believe that it has been nearly nine years since the Proton Preve was introduced? At the time, its 1.6 litre turbocharged CFE (Charge Fuel Efficiency) engine was the talk of …
DSR-002 – Fully restored original Proton Satria R3, plus the amazing story of the bespoke factory project
You may have already seen the work of Dream Street Restoration (DSR), a restoration firm founded by rally driver and former Proton R3 team member Suriya Sankaran and his son, Dharveen Suria. …
Non-national brands now left with 38% market share – here’s how Honda, Toyota, Nissan fared in last decade
Sales of Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Mazda in Malaysia, 2011-2020 National brands Perodua and Proton have seen their combined market share rise in the last few years, propped up by continued strong …
National brands have 62% share of Malaysian market, highest since 2003 – Proton up, not at P2’s expense
National vs non-national brands market share, 2001-2020 We've had some time to look at the 2020 Malaysian auto sales figures now, and we spot a trend within the total industry volume (TIV). …
5 things a lot of Malaysian drivers do, but shouldn’t!
Malaysians may love their cars, but they're a funny bunch sometimes, unwilling to spend on the right things but willing to spend on the wrong ones. There's also no shortage of people …
Safest method for cleaning a really dirty engine bay – brush, towels and some elbow grease, not water hose
Cleaning your car engine bay can be an intimidating thought, especially if you're planning to do it for the first time. There are many methods to go about it, such as wiping …
Pothole fatalities – how to stop the growing trend?
Recent road fatalities involving motorcyclists riding into potholes have again brought to the forefront the pressing need to address the long-standing issue that has needlessly claimed lives. Statistics highlight the increasing trend. …
