“Badge is important.” If this phrase resonates with you, then no matter the outcome of this review, the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line facelift will not win you over its rivals like the BMW 3 Series or the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. So I’ll just start with the verdict – if you have RM 250k to spare for a “premium” sedan, look no further than the Volkswagen Arteon. Bold statement? Well, having had the privilege of experiencing most of its class rivals, I can say that with conviction. And no, hand on m

We've heard all about the praise for the 2020 Proton X50, it is more affordable than its bigger Proton X70 sibling and offers the benefits of a new generation 3-cylinder 1.5-litre turbocharged TGDi and MPi engines. It also has plenty to offer like the new GKUI infotainment system compared to its closest B-segment SUV rival, the Honda HR-V. But there is one thing that makes the new SUV not so suitable for the ladies and that is the lack of “slidability” of the leather seats. Though the X50 boasts

Ever since Honda Malaysia introduced the tenth-generation Honda Civic a few years ago, it proved to be a very popular model. The facelifted Civic was introduced earlier this year, keeping it fresh for a couple more years. It's an aspirational car for a lot of young buyers, attracting many who can barely afford the car. So in this article, we will take a look and see how much you need to earn before you can afford to buy and maintain a Honda Civic. Taking the entry-level Civic 1.8 S (RM 109,326,

Barely a year after the Proton X70’s debut in the Kingdom of Brunei, Proton has already introduced an update. Brunei will be the first to import the locally-assembled (CKD) Proton X70 launched in Malaysia earlier this year. Though the Proton X70 has only been on sale for a few months in Brunei, it quickly made its way to rank as the top three SUV in its segment. To recap, the CKD Proton X70 was updated in 2020. The SUV now comes with new stiffer suspension, a new 7-speed DCT along with a new col

The Geely Vision S1 crossover was spotted in Protons private compound earlier. We have detailed why the Vision S1 crossover will not be launched to the Malaysian market, instead, it is more likely that Proton is having the car to conduct feasibility studies. Feasibility study for what exactly remains a question mark, but the recent launch of the Geely Binyue Pro seems to have shed some light to the situation. What is the 1.4L turbo? The Binyue pro in China now gains a new 1.4-litre turbocharged

The seven-seat SUV Perodua Aruz comes in two models and is priced at: Aruz 1.5X: RM 72,900 Aruz 1.5AV: RM 77,900 All variants come with a 5-year / 150,000 km warranty (whichever comes first). Compared with its sibling Rush, Aruz's differences mainly at the air intake grille, and the third pole Perodua badge. The chrome strips are also connected to the LED daytime running lights in the LED headlights. Aruz has one solid color -ivory white, and four metallic colors, namely Amazon Green, Granite Gr