Feature Stories · Page 7
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 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). …
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 …
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 …
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. …
So here we are. Six years after we first showed you the cars us writers actually owned, we've decided to revive the feature with an all-new lineup. We've been toying with the …
I was at the traffic lights the other day when something dawned on me. I was in a two-seat Toyota with an engine behind my back. Obscuring my entire forward view was …
