Some cars become so synonymous within its segment, that more often than not, the segment gets named after it. That applies even in a Malaysian context. Trucks? Toyota Hilux. Hot hatch? VW Golf GTI. Mid-size SUV? That would be the Honda CR-V. This is the model that started the whole soft-roader trend, and the beginning of the SUV movement. First of a very successful lineageIts no understatement to say that the Honda CR-V has been a runaway success since its first generation. Now in its fifth gene

Jason

Jan 28, 2021

So you already have an SUV to perform the family duties, and youre on the lookout for a weekend toy. Something thats sporty to drive yet turns heads. Something that will look right at home at a golf club, but equally happy to pound the twisties on the weekend.Enter the Audi TTS, the S being the acronynm that makes this car a bit more special. More than just a pretty face, the TTS packs 290 PS and 380 Nm from its 2.0-litre TFSI engine, paired with a twin clutch transmission and Quattro all-wheel

Jason

Jan 28, 2021

Fancy a Toyota GR Supra but need something with 4 doors? How does the BMW M340i sound? It possesses the same B58 six pot that powers the GR Supra, with the added practicality of a sedan. What it also possesses is the finest automatic transmission on sale anywhere right now. On paper, it sounds like the perfect sports sedan recipe.If you didnt know already, BMW happens to make the best six-cylinder engines in the world. So, you could forgive us for getting all excited at the chance to drive a mod

Jason

Jan 28, 2021

In 1949, the loan tenure for a VW Beetle was 12 months with an interest rate of 9 % per annum. Things have changed. In Malaysia today, car loan tenures are usually of 5,7, or even 9 years with interest rates hovering around 3% per annum (calculated on principal). Cars are getting more expensive and are almost impossible to purchase without using a loan.But is taking a car loan a bad financial decision? Well, it depends on your financial circumstances (mainly your income), how much you benefit fr

Arif

Jan 28, 2021

Most Malaysians are no strangers to the Proton X70. There’s a reasonable number of Proton X70s on the road and with good reasons, of which we’ll dive into a little later.Let’s begin with a recap of the Proton X70. The locally-assembled (CKD) Proton X70 was introduced early last year in 2020 with a host of updates such as powered tailgate, ventilated seats, new transmission, etc. Prices have gone down across the board as well compared to the fully-imported (CBU) versions.Since t

Shaun

Jan 28, 2021