Conventional isn’t how one would describe the way things are done in Hiroshima, especially with regards to the cars it makes. Mazda’s always done things a little differently than its competitors, taking a “quality over quantity” approach, and that’s no different in its Mazda BT-50 pick-up truck. The modern pick-up itself has undergone a paradigm shift that’s seen it having to not just shoulder heavy loads but also seamlessly blend in with the VIP valet parking at the entrance of a fancy hotel. I

The Honda City is leading in sales in Thailand’s B-segment sedan market. Given its success, surely the City Hatchback would replicate its sedan twin by grabbing the title of its respective segment, right? Well, not quite because the Toyota Yaris is blocking the City Hatchback’s chances of winning by a mile. Or two as the Toyota Yaris sold 4,755 units in the Kingdom in January and February 2022 which is nearly twice as many Honda City Hatchbacks (2,578 units) that were sold in the same period acc

There is an Off position at the light control stalk, but nothing happens when you select it The same model in different countries have different headlamp control stalk If you own a Honda equipped with automatic headlamps, you may be wondering why you can’t switch off your car’s headlamp even though the light control stalk has an ‘Off’ position. Instead, the default position is Auto. You can move it upwards to ‘Off’ but it will always return back to its default ‘Auto’ position. You can however ma

The all-new 2021 Isuzu D-Max has proved to be a crowd favourite, as sales of the model has grown over 100 percent since the model was launched in Malaysia. Isuzu Malaysia has received an average monthly booking of over 1,200 units since its debut in April – far more than the predecessor’s 500-unit month average figure. “This all-new D-Max phenomenon that has swept the various markets has been somewhat overwhelming. Needless to say, the attractive design, new and improved features and proven Isuz

The new facelifted 2020 Toyota Hilux is launched in Malaysia today and apart from the macho looks, it’s also got a very impeccable safety rating. ASEAN NCAP which conducts safety assessment for new cars in the ASEAN region has just awarded the King of Pick-ups a 5-star safety rating. The test was conducted in August 2020 and was the second assessment that ASEAN NCAP had conducted on the Hilux. The first was done in 2015 when the eighth-gen Hilux was launched in which it also received a 5-star ra

Performance figures published by car manufacturers are a two-sided coin, as figures alone don't dictacte the vehicle's overall driving experience. Instead, factors such as the vehicle’s weight should be factored in as well, as having a high output vehicle with a heavy weight would penalize its performance. Do keep in mind that having the most powerful engine does not necessarily equate to being the most durable or reliable. Ford Ranger - The most powerful pick-up truck money can buy In the case