We get behind the wheel of Polestar’s impressive new kid on the block… New Polestar models are a little like waiting for a bus. You wait for ages, then two come along at once. Full marks to the rightly popular Polestar 2 for flying the flag since its launch in 2020, but the bigger, more […]
Honda Malaysia Oct 2024 Promo – Civic Type R FL5 gets RM80k rebate – Auto News
Honda Malaysia is showing its gratitude by offering rebates for up to RM80,000 off for Civic Type R, through campaign “Unwrap Big Savings” This brings the price for this hot-selling Honda model for approximately RM 320,000. In addition, the Civic 1.5 E and 1.5V are discounted by RM12,000, and RM10,000 discounts the RS petrol […]
BYD Malaysia confirms local cars not affected by power steering recall – no fire risk in Malaysia
Subsequent to the recent power steering system recall in China, BYD Malaysia has confirmed that none of its cars are affected by the issue that caused the fire risk. The company said the rectification measure, which involves 96,714 units of the Dolphin and Yuan Plus (also known as the Atto 3), is limited to the […]
2023 BMW iX xDrive50 Review: Pleasing Performer, Vexing Design
I had a blast tooling around in BMW’s new iX, but I’m not sure I’d want to settle down with it just yet. Antuan Goodwin/CNET The 2023 iX xDrive50 is one of two new electric vehicles BMW launched this year, alongside the i4 sedan. Of the pair, the iX xDrive50 is the bolder play: a completely […]
One in six UK motorists admit they are terrible drivers – Automotive Blog
An alarming new poll has revealed that as many as 15% of motorists say they’re bad drivers, with a shocking 4% admitting they are actually a danger on the roads. Too many cars on the road (36%), too small parking spaces (24%), being easily distracted (20%) and small roads (17%) are the main reasons for […]
Government firm implementing diesel subsidy – PM Anwar – Auto News
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasize that government has to take stern measures, including targeting diesel subsidies. Despite receiving backlash, he mentioned that diesel subsidies has successfully increased investor confidence on country stock market stability and strengthened the implementation of Fiscal Responsibility Act. “This step has had
2025 SYM Husky ADV 300 coming to Malaysia
Another model under the MForce Bike Holdings umbrella will arrive in Malaysia next year, the 2025 SYM Husky ADV 300. Shown during the China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition (CIMA 2024), the Husky ADV 300 goes head to head with the Honda ADV 350 (RM33,900) in the Malaysia market. Using the Joyride 300 scooter as its […]
2022 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid Review: Your Mileage Will Vary
The Flying Spur Hybrid is very large and very much in charge. Andrew Krok/CNET Six-figure ultra-luxe sedans are usually perfect from top to bottom. Every detail is painstakingly pored over and the result is something that feels like it was born from a book of Victorian poetry. But when these pillars of perfection butt up […]
Rolls-Royce marks 60th anniversary of ‘Goldfinger’ Phantom – Automotive Blog
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film, Goldfinger, which featured an iconic 1937 Phantom III. The film sees eponymous villain, Auric Goldfinger, driven by his henchman, Oddjob, across Europe in the famous two-tone yellow and black car, which was the first V12-powered Rolls-Royce in history, producing 165b
Proton leaving little to chance as local testing continues ahead of eMas 7’s end-2024 launch – Auto News
Proton is gearing up to introduce the eMas 7 (but stylised as e.MAS 7) its first electric vehicle, and is working hard to distinguish it from its sibling – or twin, more accurately – the Geely Galaxy E5/EX5. While the two vehicles may share a common platform, Proton is going hard on emphasising the significant […]
Hycan EVs coming to Malaysia? Z03 SUV, A06/A06 Plus sedans and V09 electric MPV planned for 2025
Hycan Z03 SUV. No shortage of Chinese carmakers entering our market, it seems, with another one on its way in. Hycan is the name of the entry, and its first products – all electric vehicles – are slated to arrive sometime in the first quarter of next year. The Guangzhou-based new energy vehicle brand may […]
2023 Toyota Sequoia Review: Ups and Downs
The 2023 Sequoia picks up some bulky good looks. Andrew Krok/CNET Truck-based SUVs allow for far more capability when it comes to towing or traversing certain kinds of terrain, but their construction also introduces some detriments to ride quality, economy and other things. Hot on the heels of a new Tundra pickup, the 2023 Toyota […]
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review – Automotive Blog
We get behind the wheel of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – the first proper hot hatch of the EV age Once in a while a car comes along that doesn’t just stand out from the crowd, it sets a new benchmark. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is one of those cars. A genuine game–changer, […]