First announced back in 2017 before going into production two years later, Mazda’s innovative SkyActiv-X engines could be axed in the near future, as reported by Japan’s BestCarWeb. For those in the dark, Mazda’s SkyActiv-X engine features a lean burning and supercharged 2.0-litre Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI) engine, producing 180 PS and 224 Nm. Think of SkyActiv-X as the engine that combines the benefits of both gasoline and diesel engines into one. According to the report by B

Japan Nissan Leaf owners will get to see their disposed batteries in action powering a railroad crossing device in Japan. Nissan and the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) are teaming up to come up with a more sustainable way to reuse old Nissan Leaf electric vehicle (EV) batteries to further promote a carbon-neutral future. Railroad crossings are an essential part of train operations and road traffic safety in Japan. In the event of a power outage or even just a scheduled maintenance work, th

So, you’re tired of combustion engines and you’re thinking of getting an electric car for yourself – whether in the near or far future. Do you really have options as a Malaysian? Well, I hate to break it to you, but most of them are far from being affordable for the masses. But one can dream, right? So, let’s entertain the thought and daydream of shopping for an EV. Here are a few cars within our vicinity (starting with the most accessible dealerships and lowest prices). *We’re keeping things wi

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has extended its efforts to reconnect with Mother Earth through its series of Nissan Nurtures Nature (NNN) campaign in the BodyMindSoul Festival at Setia City Convention Centre from 29th November to 1st December 2019. Nissan Nurtures Nature (NNN) was introduced since 2018 with the aim to gather customers and their families, business partners, non-profit organizations, as well as employees to join hands in creating positive and meaningful changes to the envir

When MINI Malaysia launched the facelifted 2019 MINI Clubman, they also launched the John Cooper Works Clubman along with it. MINI’s John Cooper Works Clubman is one of two revolutionary JCW variant that made a mark in MINI’s 60 year history as under the bonnet holds MINI’s most powerful engine yet! How much is it? The 2019 MINI JCW Clubman is priced at RM 358,888. That’s at least RM 60,000 more expensive then the Cooper S variant. Like the Cooper S variant the 2019 MINI JCW Clubman comes import

The Mazda 3 Touring Car Racing (TCR) is the latest addition to Mazda’s motorsports program, which will hit the racetrack in 2020. Information on specifications are scarce but what we do know is that power comes from a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, making 350 horses mated to a 6-speed transmission with paddle shifters. The designers have spent countless hours to ensure that the Mazda 3 TCR is compliant with all TCR regulations and flows with the smooth lines on the Mazda 3, retaining the signat