Finally...the all-new 2024 Toyota Camry (XV80) has made its global debut moments ago at the annual LA Auto Show in California. The expansive event – which uses 760,000 square feet of exhibition space – also saw the introduction of a new Crown SUV variant. But anyway, on with the Camry. Today's model is the eighth generation of the long-standing model, replacing the prior XV70 that's been around since 2017. Despite the new model code, think of it more as a deep refresh instead of an all-new model

With prices starting from RM 207,808, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of the best-looking BEV models on sale in Malaysia. The only gap in its specifications sheet is the omission of Hyundai’s Bluelink connectivity, meaning that owners cannot remotely monitor / control the vehicle’s charging, or enjoy the benefit of over-the-air (OTA) updates for the car’s infotainment. To be fair, its sister-car the Kia EV6 also misses out on Kia Connect. Across the Straits of Melaka, Hyundai Indonesia has now upgrad

If you want a long-lasting car, then a Toyota or an American pick-up truck is your best bet, according to industry research website iSeecars.com. Now in its tenth year, their annual 'Longest-Lasting Cars' study analysed over 260 million cars sold between 2012 and 2022 to determine which cars were most likely to survive very high mileages. The study found that pick-up trucks dominate the list, with 10 of the 23 longest-lasting vehicles made up by them, and Toyota makes plenty of reliable cars, wi

Volkswagen Passat Besides the upcoming Arteon, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is also introducing the R-Line edition of the facelifted Volkswagen Passat launched earlier this year. Expect the R-Line trim to come with more dark bits surrounding the exterior, 19-inch alloys, R-Line sports seats and possible digital gizmo add ons. The R-Line will be based on the sole Elegance trim with 2.0-litre turbocharged TSI engine producing 190 PS and 320 Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed wet clutch

Starting a family is a life-changing experience. No more late-night mamak sessions with the gang, no more sleeping for another 15 minutes and definitely no more adrenaline-pumping driving. Every decision you make now is for your family especially for the younglings – even if it means selling your 2-door coupe for a more practical family car. While there is fun to drive cars out there for your family duties, you can never go wrong with safe choices. When picking a family car, space and comfort ar

Previously we looked at B-segment sedan vs C-segment sedan and now to make things a little more interesting, we're looking at C-segment SUV vs D-segment sedan. C-segment SUV are mid-size SUVs such as the Mazda CX-5, Proton X70, Honda CR-V, etc. D-segment sedans are large sedans like the Toyota Camry, Mazda 6, Honda Accord, etc. Let's take the Honda CR-V and Honda Accord as an example since both are priced fairly close to each other. What do you get when you go for the CR-V over the Accord? CR-V'