Aston Martin Vantage vs BMW i8 Coupe Comparison

Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur is no stranger to one-off customised special edition models. They’ve blessed us with the DBS Superleggera Pentland Green, a DBX Intrepid Aura, a DBX Arden Green and even given a nod to Batman with a Vantage Dark Knight edition. Now, they’re on the prowl for some prey with the Vantage Hunter Edition.The hue itself is called China Grey and the theme plays around exterior options inspired by the vibes of a hunter. It’s the first Vantage in Malaysia in tha

Think about it, what has been, and still is, the type of car that someone will buy when seeking to inject some excitement and pizzazz in their lives? Thats right, a two-door supercar. And, when it comes to two-door supercars, they dont come much more regal, debonair and sophisticated than an Aston Martin Vantage (cue James Bond references).Yes, youve seen your fair share of iconic two-door, Aston Martin supercars in many James Bond films, and of course theres a reason why the marque is so revere

Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur introduces the customized unit – Aston Martin Vantage in Liquid Crimson, the first Vantage with the new optional vaned front grille in Malaysia. In 2020, Aston Martin announced the new grille style to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Vantage nameplate. The vaned front grille offers a softer and more refined front-end choice in comparison to the standard “Hunter” grille.With five horizontal vanes, it also includes a more subtle bumper and splitter

As someone who enjoys the process of driving very much, one of the features that interact with the driver is the instrument cluster. Pointing out the obvious, instrument clusters have evolved so much that they are now more than just a collection of fonts and needles. So why did such a change happen? Was there something wrong with the existing layout and design, or is it just change for change’s sake? As the old adage goes, "if it aint broke, dont fix it", right?AnalogueA combo of

Do you happen to own a large conglomerate and enjoy to prowl the streets at night, hunting for baddies? Do you also have a penchant for wearing a costume based on your greatest fear?If you say yes to the above questions, then good news! You’re rewarded with an armour-plated Dacia Sandero! Just kidding. How about an Aston Martin Vantage Dark Knight Edition?Now that I’ve got your curiosity piqued, the Vantage Dark Knight Edition is an enhanced edition of Aston Martin’s sexy and e

Prospective owner - ready your wallet. Yes, it’s singular for a reason - Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur today unveiled the one-off Aston Martin AMR Malaysia Edition, built to commemorate Merdeka next month.Purists beware though - as much as it carries the AMR moniker, it’s not part of that 200 car run. There’s no seven-speed manual or carbon-ceramic brakes here, which are standard fitments on its racier sibling.That doesn’t mean it’s not fast though, it still keeps the 4

As you know, BMW has officially discontinued the BMW i8. The last of the i8 will roll out by 16th June. And to commemorate the occasion, BMW custom built 18 special edition of their first PHEV sportscar.Each i8 is painted in a unique colour previously not available to any other units.All of the 18 custom-built units are fitted with Alcantara seats and steering wheels, special trim strips and custom-built digital instrument panels.All changes are purely cosmetic, as it is still powered by th

BMW announced last year they will be discontinuing their hybrid supercar, the BMW i8. To celebrate the occassion, 1 unit is to be painted in the exclusive Portimao Blue. Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder that does 231 PS and 320 Nm, hooked up to an electric motor that does 131 PS and 250 Nm. Combined system output is 362 PS and 570 Nm.BMW launched the i8 back in 2014. Since then, 20,500 units have been produced worldwide. The outgoing i8 coupe in M

This article is contributed by the former editor of Malaysian Evo magazine, Daniel Wong, who currently resides in Australia. You can find more of his musings and articles on the motoring world at The Motor Muse.Is there anything sexier to car enthusiasts than carbon-fibre? Our knees get weak at the mention that something in the car is made of the stuff. Even if it is just the sticker motif on our dashboards. Hey, it adds 50 horsepower, according to the infallible wisdom of th

Previously, we’ve explained why manufacturers continue the use of 3-cylinder engines. Fuel-efficiency and emission are among the top reasons, but what if they decide to extract every bit of performance from a 3-cylinder engine?So without further ado, here are the current top-3 most powerful cars, which are either on sale or will be on the market, with a 3-cylinder engine.BMW i8, from RM 1,408,800The BMW i8 is actually more than 6 years old now and it still looks like it belongs in a s

It looks like Kia has been busy recruiting some of the best talents from BMW. The latest recruit to Kia Motors is Jochen Paesen, a former BMW interior designer. The Belgian-born Paesen will become Kia’s vice president of interior design, reporting under a team led by Karim Habib - himself a former BMW head of design. Coincidence? Maybe not.With Paesen's appointment, this marks Kia’s third major recruitment from BMW over the past years. Along with Karim Habib, this also includes A

While it’s cool you can tell a car to lower the air-conditioning temperature, but have you tried ordering chicken rice using your BMW?Yes, with the BMW Concierge Service, you can in fact order chicken rice (or in this case, navigate to a chicken rice shop) from the comfort of your car with just the press of a button.BMW Concierge Service is just one of many services that BMW offers under its ConnectedDrive umbrella.But that’s not all.With the BMW Connected app (available for Apple an