In this upwardly mobile society, having a means of transportation is a necessity and in places where public transport is either absent or inefficient, having your own car is a must. While some might see them as a luxury, there are those who needed them to supplement their income or to commute. That said, for many who are budget-conscious, the threshold of owning a brand-new car shouldn’t breach the six-figure mark. While there are plenty of cars likely to be launched here in Malaysia in 2023, we

BMW has just unveiled the refreshed 2022 G20 BMW 3 Series or in the Bavarian automaker’s terms, Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) this week. Unsurprisingly, comparisons between it and its northwestern rival from Stuttgart, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class also follow suit. While the G20 has been given a refreshed look outside and (even more dramatically) inside, the C-Class is currently in its latest fifth generation. The W206 was launched in Malaysia in February 2022 with two variants offered between RM 288k a

If market research data is the all-knowing sage predicting what consumers will buy next, then the FE-generation 2022 Honda Civic should have been a flop. According to market data, consumers are moving away from low riding sedans to embrace higher seating position SUVs. Clearly the Honda Civic didn’t get the memo. Much has been said about sedans falling out favour among consumers but ask BMW or Mercedes-Benz if they are willing to drop the 3 Series or the C-Class. So while demand for SUVs are gro

Malaysia is the first RHD market for GAC Prices start from RM 88k Would this convince you over the Proton X50? After months of spyshots and teasers, Warisan TC Holdings's new subsidiary WTC Automotif has launched the B-segment GAC GS3 in Malaysia. The new Proton X50 challenger is priced from RM 88,800 to RM 96,800. This also marks the debut of right-hand drive GAC models. At the moment, the GAC GS3 is imported (CBU) from China, with local assembly (CKD) to start in the near future. Two variants

This handsome multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that you see here is the Geely Jiaji, a model that could potentially be a replacement to the ageing Proton Exora - not in terms of product positioning, but rather a spiritual replacement. What is the Geely Jiaji? Introduced in March 2019, the Geely Jiaji is a brand-new MPV. We sampled one during our visit to Guangzhou some time last year and found it to be a rather compelling upgrade to the ageing Proton Exora. Is the Proton V70 name confirmed? Proton tr

Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a 2.4L engine codenamed 4J12 that matches the CVT gearbox. Maximum horsepower 165 hp at 6,000 rpm, maximum torque 220 Nm at 4,200 rpm. This data can only be considered as the middle level in the main competing products. 0-100km/h Accelerated test: 10.8s First of all, let's first look at the accelerated performance of Outlander. Because the Outlander uses a CVT transmission, the system protects it and the maximum speed at the start is controlled at around 240