The Suzuki Swift Sport is a pocket rocket and although the manual transmission which isn’t offered in Malaysia is the preferred choice to enjoy the hot hatch’s capabilities, there is a shocking update over in Japan. The latest update for the 6-year-old hot hatch sees the 6-speed manual transmission being dropped from the Swift Sport line-up in Japan. That means the 6-speed automatic transmission is the sole gearbox offered in the Land of the Rising Sun. Not only that but prices for the Swift Spo

The all-new fifth-generation 2024 MINI Cooper Electric has a new design philosophy, emphasising a streamlined approach to its essential elements. The iconic model makes its debut with a focus on electric powertrains, marking a shift in the vehicle's trajectory. Let's delve into the powertrain aspect right away, of which there are two electric powertrains on offer. The MINI Cooper E features an electric motor with an output of 184 PS and 290 Nm. This is powered by a 40.7 kWh battery, propelling i

Despite being on sale for 9 years in its current iteration, the Toyota Vios isn’t slowing down when it comes to its popularity. Still, Toyota isn’t going to continue with the current generation forever and is looking to replace it. There have been rumours about the next generation that we’ve covered before including a hybrid variant but this latest info coming from Thailand might be the most exciting Vios scoop so far. According to Headlight Mag, Toyota plans to launch the all-new Toyota Vios (c

If you have been looking at B-segment 7-seaters, previously your choice was either the Honda BR-V or a Toyota Rush/Perodua Aruz. However, in the past year, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has decided to spice things up in this market space with a truly unique offering, the Mitsubishi Xpander. A world away from the traditional SUV looks of its competitors, the Xpander is indeed a breath of fresh air in a segment that values function more than style. Having said that, does the Xpander have the substanc

The B-segment sedan market will get interesting when the 2020 Honda City and 2020 Nissan Almera arrive here in Malaysia. Details on local specifications for both cars have yet to be divulged, so we’ll take the Thailand-spec range-toppers for both as reference in this Nissan Almera vs Honda City comparison. Nissan Almera vs Honda City Powertrain - No turbo for us, sadly It is unlikely for the Honda City's 1.0-litre turbo to make its way here due to cost and lack of incentives. Instead, the 1.5-li

If you’re a fresh grad looking for your first car, chances are you’re looking at the Perodua Myvi. It offers great value for money and is packed with features, some of which aren’t even offered in cars twice its price. But then someone said you could buy a used Honda City for about the same price. So how should you decide? Before we continue, we'd like to note that this isn't strictly limited to the Honda City. Other options can include the Toyota Vios, Honda Jazz, Volkswagen Polo, etc. Likewise