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Jaecoo Malaysia recently put the Jaecoo J7 to the test at the Malaysia 4WD Training and Experience Centre (M4TREC) in Semenyih. Navigating an off-road circuit featuring six courses, yours truly witnessed first-hand the J7’s off-road capabilities. Just a little refresh on the Jaecoo J7, power comes from a 1.6-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder producing 197 PS and 290 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a Getrag 7-speed dual-clutch transmission which channels power to the front wheels or all-four whe

Shaun

Apr 17, 2024

When it comes to falls from grace, millennial automotive enthusiasts would often mention one example – the death of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. From the 1990s to the 2000s, the Three Diamonds transformed an otherwise anonymous front-wheel drive (FWD) sedan into a gravel-spitting four-wheel drive (4WD) monster. The Lancer Evolution went through ten generations but throughout most of its 14 years, it was proving its excellence in the World Rally Championship (WRC). It may have only won 1 manu

CY Foong

Apr 12, 2024

Later this month, Toyota is expected to announce a record high profit of USD 30 billion for its financial year ending March 2024. This comes after Toyota hit a record high sale of 11.2 million units (including Lexus, Daihatsu, and Hino) in the last calendar year. But this was not the outcome many number-crunching, future forecasting financial analysts predicted. Toyota started 2023 facing a series of intense public relations attacks from the Western media calling it an anti-BEV lobbyist. They pr

Hans

Apr 12, 2024

You can’t put a price on peace of mind. Amidst the myriad concerns that already occupy your mind, whether they pertain to your family, career, or general welfare, what you want is a car that functions as a reliable companion, unfaltering day in and day out. Reliability is a given, but more than that, you’d also want a car that can traverse through any terrain, offering reassurance in times of uncertainty. Picture a scenario where you embark on a brief excursion through unfamiliar routes. The roa

Shaun

Apr 9, 2024

Earlier this week, Xiaomi launched its first car, the fully electric Xiaomi SU7. Chatter on the Internet were mostly focused on how the Xiaomi looks like a shameless copy of a Porsche Taycan, followed by videos of crashes by Xiaomi’s influencers who were given early access to the SU7. The biggest highlight of the Xiaomi SU7’s launch is not about it copying a Porsche, or how poor its stability control is. By the way, a good driver will never blame the car for losing control. More important than t

Hans

Apr 5, 2024

SAIC Motor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (MG Motor Malaysia) will not limit its product offerings to just battery EV (BEV models). Speaking at the launch of the fully electric MG 4 and MG ZS EV earlier this week, Steven Du, Managing Director of SAIC Motor Malaysia, said the he is very optimistic about the growth potential of BEVs, but recognized that traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) models will remain popular for many years to come. Du added that MG will strive to deliver the right products at

Hans

Mar 30, 2024

What characterises a flagship product? It's the leading offering from a company, typically establishing its reputation. For Mercedes-Benz, that's the S-Class, the pinnacle of automotive luxury. Now, amidst the era of electrification, Mercedes-Benz has the EQS, an electric counterpart to the S-Class. With the Mercedes-Benz EQS 500 4MATIC, the 449 PS/828 Nm output figures translate into a tested 0-100 km/h sprint time of 4.6 seconds (0.2 seconds quicker than the claimed time). But it’s not just ab

Shaun

Mar 22, 2024

When the Proton Satria was first introduced in Malaysia 30 years ago, the current owner of this Cherating Green Satria wasn’t around yet. Shane is a 23-year-old university student who is simply passionate and knowledgeable about all things Satria and his car has its own social media channel! Meeting him in person and learning more about Satina the Satria was worth the trip to Shane’s hometown of Ipoh. Though some might see it as just a bone stock Satria, as Shane delved in more on Satina’s histo

CY Foong

Mar 15, 2024

The automotive world is mourning the passing of one of the world’s most influential car designers, Marcello Gandini. He was 85 years old and was largely known for designing the world’s first supercar – the Lamborghini Miura. Gandini spent 14 years at famed Italian design studio, Bertone where he envisioned some of the sexiest Italian sports cars of the 1970s. Some of his famed works include the Lamborghini Countach, the De Tomaso Pantera, the Lancia Stratos, and the Alfa Romeo Montreal. The Tori

CY Foong

Mar 14, 2024

Renault CEO Luca de Meo is calling for European car companies to work together in developing low-cost battery EVs. Meanwhile, China’s Li Auto’s CEO Li Xiang warns of social upheaval if more Chinese EV manufacturers go under, egging the government to mediate for mergers and acquisitions. The calls were made in response to intense cost pressure and uncertainties in the world’s transition to fully electric, software defined vehicles. A pan-Euro Avengers alliance Speaking to the European press at th

Hans

Mar 8, 2024