You may have seen photos of the Toyota GR86’s fuel door that says “Premium Unleaded 98RON Fuel Only” circling on social media, catching the attention of even owners of the first generation Toyobaru 86/BRZ (let’s call it first-gen from here onwards). Overview: Toyota GR86 Price RM 295,000 (MT), RM 305,000 (AT) Segment Sports Car (Coupe) Engine 2.4L NA flat-four Transmission 6-speed MT/AT Power 237 PS @ 7,000 rpm Torque 250 Nm @ 3,700 rpm Origin CBU, Japan Well, that was the case for the first-gen

Now here's all the justification you need to either a) pimp your ride, or b) score that classic you've always wanted; BMW's sustainability boss says that keeping your existing cars around for longer actually nets positive effects on the environment. Speaking to an audience in London, Monika Dernai, BMW's sustainability team lead said that the automotive industry could reduce waste by encouraging people to hold on to their current cars and keeping them fresh with upgrades. Also read: F30 BMW 3 Se

Electric vehicles are not for everyone and it’s not just a question of income. Put aside the fact that 70 percent of new cars sold are below RM 100k, the bigger hurdle to overcome is the fact that electric vehicle ownership demands a lot of patience and dedication to the EV cause. EVs are not cars that you simply get in and drive, or decide to drive out of state on a whim, and you can’t make detours to your favourite eateries as you wish. Yes, it is possible to drive a Porsche Taycan all the way

With the global semiconductor shortage in full swing, Perodua, like many other car manufacturers, is facing a serious supply shortage of automotive parts. Let’s say you booked a brand-new Perodua Ativa or Perodua Myvi today, can you still qualify the ongoing SST exemption? Bear in mind that the new car has to be registered by 31-December-2021 in order to qualify for the exemption. Also Read: SST exemption/discount for CKD and CBU cars extended to 31-Dec 2021 Fortunately, in the case of the Perod

There is a good reason why the Perodua Myvi is Malaysia’s best-selling car, as no other segment rivals can beat its value-for-money proposition. Couple that with its stellar fuel economy and reputation for rock-solid reliability, it’s hard to topple the Myvi as the nation's best-selling car. When it was introduced back in late-2017, it was the first sub-RM60k car to feature Perodua’s ASA ADAS suite, which includes Pre-Collision Warning and Braking, Front Departure Alert, and Pedal Misoperation C

Following last week’s article where we traced the origins of the Perodua Axia, we now take a look at how the Axia’s booted-twin, the Bezza came into being. Unlike the Indonesian Daihatsu Ayla-based Perodua Axia, the Bezza is purely a Malaysian effort as there is no Indonesian equivalent to the Bezza. After the successful launch of the Perodua Myvi in 2005, Perodua spent a good part of a decade mulling over the need to introduce a sedan. After all, Malaysia was (then) still dominated by sedans. O