EVs (electric vehicles) are actually nothing new to the auto industry as there were actually thousands in use around 100 years ago. However, technology at that time was such that performance of EVs was restrained, while the cars with internal combustion engines became more powerful and had better performance. Of course, back then, there was no concern about the environment. Nissan was among the first companies in Japan to develop and sell an EV, hence it is well positioned to take a leading role

The best SUVs in Malaysia SUVs, or Sports Utility Vehicles, are a common sight (and getting even more common by the day!) on our roads these days. This class of vehicle is so in-demand, that even luxury automakers are making them, like the Bentley Bentayga, and the Lamborghini Urus. However, in this list, the sky is not the limit and we have decided to only look at SUVs under RM150k. Here’s what we think are the best SUVs in Malaysia going into 2022. Proton X70 The Proton X70 almost literally fl

Kia Malaysia, now represented by Bermaz Auto Berhad, has plans to introduce the all-new 2022 Kia Sportage in Malaysia next year, as seen in a report by the Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) shared to investors. Details are unclear at the moment, though the report did highlight that the 2022 Kia Sportage will have a combination local-assembled (CKD) and fully-imported (CBU) units. Plus, it also states that the introduction of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant in Malaysia is in the midst of dis

Let's face it. Unless your car is a rare piece of machinery, it will depreciate. This is why, for many people, resale value is as important for car buyers as the cost of maintenance. While there are some myths about resale value that are pretty much busted, there is still a prevailing perception that some buyers won’t choose certain brands because of how bad their resale value is. Trade in User's Car Form For this article, we’ll be taking a look at a few notable C-segment sedans including the Ho

More power is always good and MINI seems to agree, as the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) Countryman gets MINI's most powerful engine ahead of its world debut in November 2020. The four-cylinder, turbo engine gets specific modifications to the advanced Mini TwinPower turbo and independent cooling system - good enough to make 306 PS and 450 Nm. Mated to an eight-speed Steptronic sport gearbox, the Countryman completes the century sprint in 5.1 seconds. Power is sent through the All4 four-wheel

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) confirmed today that the all-new eighth generation Golf is unlikely to be launched in Malaysia so soon. Although the Golf Mk8 made its debut in October last year, the model didn’t go on sale in left-hand drive Europe until December last year, while sales in right-hand drive UK only began in February, shortly before the world went into Covid-19 prevention mode. All other major right-hand drive markets including Japan and Australia, as well as Malaysia, ar