The rumours from years ago were true – this is the Mercedes-Benz CLE, an all-new model that replaces the C-and E-Class Coupe. The decision to streamline was seen as a practical cost-saving strategy, considering the declining demand in the segment. The Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe boasts sleek proportions that have become synonymous with the brand. With its long wheelbase, strongly inclined A-pillar, short front and slightly elongated rear body overhang, pronounced shoulders, and large wheels. The cou

The upcoming 2023 Kia Picanto facelift is only bound to make its world debut later this year, but sleuths have already posted it in full on Korean automotive forum Autospy. Sold as the Morning there, the Picanto is due for a refresh, having first launched in 2017 and subsequently updated in 2020. Competition in the A-segment hatchback segment is stiff; with Hyundai having the i10 and the much newer Casper, a refreshed visual and specs package are in order. As such, the Picanto's new face is one

This week, our part of the world scored a triple whammy of new cars: Indonesia kicked things off with the all-new 2023 Toyota Agya, then Malaysia launched the 2023 D74A Perodua Axia, before passing the baton back to Indonesia for the unveiling of the 2023 Daihatsu Ayla. Inseperable as the trio are, the three of them are all-new models, sharing the same Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform, general look, and some performance metrics – how do they stack up? Exterior: Same-same but diff

For months Mazda enthusiasts have been holding their breath in eager anticipation for the Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo. Mazda’s sexiest hatch with its biggest engine sounds enticing by itself. But enthusiasts were more hopeful that it would feature the Mazdaspeed or MPS designation. Alas, that wasn't to be when the 3 2.5 Turbo made its debut in North America. While the new variant followed the recipe of the last "MPS" model – big turbo engine, small hatch – it didn’t wear the renowned name. Not only that,

Let’s face it, the Mazda 3 is not for everybody. If you are going to compare it against its segment rivals like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla Altis, then it means that you can’t afford it, because the Mazda 3 will never make sense if one is to compare it that way. The Mazda 3 is at least RM 20,000 more expensive than an equivalent Honda Civic or a Toyota Corolla Altis. In what universe will this constitute as a recommended buy? There’s no logic to purchasing a Mazda 3. Actually, apart from

The moose test is an evasive maneuver test done to evaluate how well a vehicle performs when evading an obstacle on the road. It is a test of the car’s handling balance and stability control. The term was coined after Swedish car magazine Teknikens Varld flipped over a first-gen Mercedes-Benz A-Class in a test to measure the car’s ability to avoid hitting a moose, which is a common sight in Sweden. Funny that the Mercedes-Benz A-Class was mentioned, because the latest generation Mercedes-Benz CL