Hallowed be thy's name, the Nissan GT-R (R35) is driving off into the sunset as two new final, limited-run variants signify the end of the model's 17-year heritage. The T-Spec Takumi Edition and Skyline Edition, both North American specials, are capped below 200 units. Like you'd assume from such names, the pair honours the heritage of past Nissan specials with throwback colours and heightened performance. For one, the GT-R T-Spec Takumi Edition honours the takumi master craftspeople who hand-as

Sanjay

Jun 16, 2024

For over 25 years and through five generations, the Honda Civic Type R has earned a reputation as a driver-focused machine that prioritizes lightness, power, and grip in the pursuit of speed. While the Civic Type R has evolved from a high-revving, naturally aspirated cult hero to a turbocharged powerhouse over its last three generations, it has—except for the FD2 Type R generation—always been a hatchback. In Malaysia, the Honda Civic (non-Type R) is only available as a sedan. However, if the ful

Arvind

Jun 15, 2024

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – just because you can afford to buy a car, doesn’t mean you can afford to maintain it. But a Porsche below RM 100k – especially ones that aren’t over two decades old – sounds mighty tempting, doesn’t it? Much like all premium vehicles, depreciation is your best friend and prices for a used Porsche Cayenne will almost certainly convince you to risk it all and have a Porsche parked in your porch. Prices for a second generation (958) Porsche Cayenne ran

Shaun

Jun 14, 2024

Under the co-ownership of Geely and Mercedes-Benz, Smart’s new numerical range of models is a far cry from its initial concept of some of the smallest cars to come from Europe. Its third model following the Smart #1 and Smart #3 is around twice the length of the first Smart Fortwo. The Smart #5 was first previewed as a concept at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show in April and now key details have been unearthed from Chinese regulatory filing documents as the battery electric vehicle (BEV) prepares for

CY Foong

Jun 14, 2024

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) welcomes the government's efforts in implementing targeted diesel subsidies, but maintains that sales for diesel-powered vehicles may not drop as initially expected. "In Malaysia, most vehicles using diesel engines are pickup trucks, vans, and commercial vehicles. Besides personal use, the majority of these vehicles' users are from the construction, plantation, logistics, tourism, and transportation sectors, which are crucial for the continuation of bus

Sanjay

Jun 14, 2024