You’ve probably heard someone drop this legendary but frequently overused and misapplied cliché at some gymkhana event or amateur open track day. Most of the time, it’s from the guy wheeling the slower car whose timing wasn’t too far off someone piloting much more powerful machinery. While misconstrued many a time, every cliché has a kernel of truth to it and in this case, it truly is much easier to learn how to go fast in a slow car, which explains why most professionals start with go-karts bef

Sime Darby Berhad today announced that it has entered into a conditional share purchase agreement with Permodalan Nasional Berhad to acquire PNB’s 61.2% stake in UMW Holdings Berhad, which not only includes their aerospace and manufacturing businesses, but also the Toyota and Perodua brands. Under the terms of the agreement, Sime Darby will purchase PNB’s 61.2% stake for a total cash consideration of RM3.57 billion or RM 5.00 per share. Once the agreement becomes unconditional, Sime Darby will b

Few models in Malaysia hit showrooms with such precision (of being what the market wanted) and fanfare as the Honda HR-V. First launched in 2015, the second-generation (RU) Honda HR-V ticked almost every conceivable box from a buyer's perspective - svelte looks, a well-packaged and cavernous interior, proven powertrains and plenty of features for the money. Also note, B-Segment SUVs were somewhat left field until the Honda HR-V came along. The Mitsubishi ASX enjoyed passable success, whilst Toyo

Kia Corporation has been having a very active year so far. Not only have they been busy pushing the introduction and new concept across the world but they have also been giving their entire SUV line-up a major shake-up. While the brand is hugely popular in the overseas market, sales in Malaysia can only be described as lacklustre despite its following of loyal fans. But now that Kia has a new distributor, things might be looking up. As Dinamikjaya, a new subsidiary under Bermaz, sorts out the af

Following Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) axing the Mk5 Polo from its local line-up, the title of oldest model goes to its sedan twin, the Volkswagen Vento. Now, it appears that the time for the Vento is also up in Malaysia. A quick check on the Volkswagen website shows that the Vento has been removed from the local line-up. The model was one of the most affordable Volkswagen cars in Malaysia with prices starting from RM 84,449 for the Comfortline variant. It first arrived here as the

Nissan says the new HR10DET engine – found in their all-new 2020 Nissan Almera is quite a good engine that offers ‘confidence-inspiring performance’ that makes it a ‘perfect modern sedan’. Don’t scoff yet, read on… Turbocharged power As you know, Nissan’s Honda City fighter comes with a 1.0-litre, turbocharged three-cylinder mill. The engine makes 100 PS and peak torque of 152 Nm at a rev band of 2,400 to 4,000 rpm. Early, accessible power means overtaking should be easier. Other tech in the eng