2023 Lotus Eletre review – onwards to superstardom
Four years is an awfully short amount of time to be making a car from scratch, much less an ultra premium SUV, and a high-performance fully-electric one at that. Both are uncharted …
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MINI Electric Resolute Edition review – this RM211k EV doesn’t make sense at all, yet it makes so much sense
The MINI Electric doesn't make sense at all, yet it makes so much sense. Allow me an explanation. Or two. That conflicting line was exactly my thoughts upon returning the MINI Electric …
2023 Lotus Emira First Edition Malaysian review – last call for ICE + MT blends rawness w usability; RM1.2m
Our caption asks, is the Emira the most complete Lotus sports car ever? The short answer is yes, but that's not the full story. Here's a recap of what the Emira is, …
2023 Ranger Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel review – how is it different vs the 3.0T Petrol; worth RM11k saving?
A little under one year after the petrol-powered, 3.0L biturbo V6 engine Ford Ranger Raptor emerged on the Malaysian market, the 2.0L turbodiesel four-cylinder variant has been launched locally this month. As …
2023 Subaru WRX 2.4T Malaysian review – modern 90s rally hero with 275 PS, 375 Nm and CVT; from RM285k
The second-generation Subaru WRX (fifth if you include prior models with ‘Impreza’ in the name) continues the brand’s tradition of offering rally-inspired road cars with performance to boot. Launched in Malaysia last …
REVIEW: 2023 Honda WR-V RS – driving the Ativa rival
Opening up a new card doesn’t guarantee the draw will ensure commercial success, especially when it involves going into an unfamiliar arena, but Honda Malaysia is banking on the Honda WR-V's arrival …
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Malaysian review – much improved, but from RM430k, is too expensive now?
Launched in Malaysia in April this year, the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC is offered in a sole fully-imported (CBU) variant called the GLC300 4Matic AMG Line that retails for RM429,888 on-the-road without insurance. …
Ferrari 296 GTB review – hurtling on to the new frontier
It was at the intersection that he caught sight of the car, which was at idle waiting for the light to turn green. He was about five or six, standing on the …
Maserati MC20 Cielo review – an open-top Italian gem
When it comes to the topic of driving nirvana, there aren’t many that top the idea of driving an Italian supercar in the Italian countryside. So when an invite came from Maserati …
FIRST LOOK: Chery Omoda 5 – CKD B-SUV with 1.5T CVT, bold looks, high specs and Proton X50 pricing?
The Malaysian car market, especially the already crowded SUV space, is about to get hotter real soon. Chinese carmakers have our market in their sights and are preparing to take the fight …
2023 Toyota Vios Malaysian review, priced from RM90k
The fourth-generation Toyota Vios was launched in Malaysia in March this year, and here’s our video review of the redesigned B-segment sedan – you can find our written review here. This is …
FIRST DRIVE: 2023 Proton X90 1.5L mild hybrid tested – is there enough power for a large three-row SUV?
We've had a go at the new Proton X90, and here's our first impressions on the company's latest SUV, the third X model after the X70 and X50, the flagship of the …
2023 BMW XM review – M division’s 1st PHEV SUV; 653 PS, 800 Nm; priced from RM1.31 million in Malaysia
The BMW XM represents a few firsts for the German carmaker’s M division. In addition to being the first standalone M model since the M1, the large SUV is also the first …
Audi e-tron GT review – putting Ingolstadt’s 476 PS and 630 Nm scintillating EV to the test in Germany
Unless you haven’t had a smartphone, TV or even an Internet connection in recent years, it’s very likely that you’ve seen videos on social media of sports car or supercars being driven …
2023 Toyota Vios review in Malaysia – DNGA brings big improvements; now with more premium feel & features
With over 505,000 units sold in Malaysia across three generations, the Toyota Vios is a very important bread and butter model for UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT). This may surprise you, but while …
2023 Perodua Axia 1.0L D-CVT full review – hugely improved but not perfect; we detail the good, the bad
Perhaps not to the degree of this weekend's Premier League fixtures (my commiserations to United fans), but the new Perodua Axia is surprising car, a huge departure from the previous model. The …
REVIEW: Honda Civic e:HEV RS in Malaysia – 2.0L DI, 184 PS/315 Nm hybrid tops the FE range, RM166,500
Hybrid vehicles have always gotten the short end of the stick. During the nascent period, they were generally given a wide berth by those fed on a diet of regular petrol machines, …
2023 Honda HR-V review – Turbo or RS Hybrid, and how does it fare against the Corolla Cross, Proton X50
The Honda HR-V is an easy car to recommend. Upgrading from a City or Vios? Want in on the SUV trend but prefer a non-national brand? Daily runner for the family/school run? …
FIRST DRIVE: 2023 Perodua Axia D74A – refinement, ride, cabin massively improved; is Myvi still needed?
We don't get many surprises with new cars these days. Product updates are frequent and improvements are incremental. And when we do get the odd surprise, it's usually from the content of …
2023 BYD Atto 3 full review – most important and best value EV launched in Malaysia so far, from RM150k
The BYD Atto 3 is quite possibly the most important new EV to be launched in Malaysia. If you're looking to buy your first EV, this is - without a doubt - …
