Admit it, most of us often forget that SUVs were built to have certain levels of off-road capabilities. We certainly did not buy our front-wheel-drive-only Perodua Ativa, or Cik Tiva as we call it, to go off-road. But this Japanese Instagrammer did exactly that with his Daihatsu Rocky. The Instagram account Kingjarocky was started by the Rocky’s owner specifically to document his off-roading expeditions. The SUV looks mostly stock, the only changes the owner has made is to swap the standard tyre

If you’re looking to get a brand-new Honda for less, this month might be a good chance to do so. Honda Malaysia has just announced its August promo with savings for its locally-assembled models. Called "Malaysia Tanah Airku Special Gifts of Unity", this offer applies to the Honda Jazz, City, BR-V, Civic, HR-V, CR-V, and Accord. Buyers are rewarded with Malaysiaku bonuses and extra rebates or service vouchers with every purchase of selected Honda models this month. For instance, you could get a b

So, we’ve bought a Perodua Ativa for a long-term review. Having booked the car in January 2021 (way before the virtual launch), we’re one of the early customers to receive the car. All along, we've been pestering the showroom to expedite the delivery, and we're very happy that it's finally here. What did we order? We’ve opted for the AV variant with a two-tone paint job, featuring the “Pearl Delima Red” body colour and black roof. No “Gear Up” kit here, since we prefer to keep things simple and

Base model cars with steel wheels and unpainted bumpers are pretty much a thing of the past in Malaysia. In its lowest trim, the Proton X50 is still well-equipped and starts at RM 72,900* (1.5T Standard). But what if there was a cheaper variant? Well, Theophilus Chin has had enough free time to render this Proton X50 “Kosong Spec” in white, complete with steelies and to be honest, it doesn't look too bad. Base spec or “kosong spec” cars have always been great for those who needed nothing more th

Much of the buzz in the automotive scene in 2020 was surrounding the Proton X50. The hype for Proton’s latest B-segment SUV is off the charts. So much so that Proton is having trouble to deliver new cars to their customers. We have detailed in full on all the pros and cons of the Proton X50 in a written review. But here is a quick recap if you are short on time. The X50 competes in an increasingly popular segment because buyers love the tall-ish driving position but without the bulkiness of a C-

The Proton X50 - as we have now firmly established - has been quite the hit with Malaysian buyers. And why not? For the asking price, it's got a pretty comprehensive list of goodies inside and out. There are many things to love about the Proton X50, (you can learn more about the X50's Pros and Cons right here) but if there's one glaring flaw to highlight, it would be the lack of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration in the infotainment system. All is not lost, however. The Proton X50