Station wagons have pretty much been around as long as the car itself. Though largely uncategorised early on and even loosely called sedans in the early-1900s. That is, until the advent of monocoque bodies in the 1930s, where the wagon would be defined as a vehicle with an elongated roof, a rear opening tailgate and 1- or 2-seat rows behind the driver’s seat. For the most part, wagons were a working man’s tool, and they have remained popular, crucially in Europe and the USA over the last 50 year

Considered a bit of an underdog compared to its richer and more popular Japanese peers, Subaru is turning 70 in 2023. Even though it was established in 1953 as Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., the origins of Subaru began in 1917. A century after the company first took off (this pun will eventually make sense), Fuji Heavy Industries renamed itself Subaru Corporation. However, before it became known more as a carmaker, Subaru started off in the aircraft industry. 1917-53: A flying start Cikuhei Nakajim

If you want a long-lasting car, then a Toyota or an American pick-up truck is your best bet, according to industry research website iSeecars.com. Now in its tenth year, their annual 'Longest-Lasting Cars' study analysed over 260 million cars sold between 2012 and 2022 to determine which cars were most likely to survive very high mileages. The study found that pick-up trucks dominate the list, with 10 of the 23 longest-lasting vehicles made up by them, and Toyota makes plenty of reliable cars, wi

First launched in 2012, the Mazda 6 is the oldest model in Mazda’s product line-up. Sure, it has several updates but despite its age, the Mazda 6 is surprisingly competent against younger rivals like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Volkswagen Passat. The refreshed interior hides the Mazda 6’s age very well and makes the 10-year Mazda’s cabin the most expensive-looking of all. The updated GVC Plus vehicle stabilization measure makes the ride so much more comfortable ride for the passengers, e

Pending any last-minute U-turns, the current sales and service tax (SST) exemption/discount in Malaysia under the PENJANA scheme ends on 30-June 2021. That's only a little more than a month away. Under this scheme, fully-imported (CBU) cars enjoy 50% SST discount, while locally-assembled (CKD) models enjoy 100% SST exemption. Get User's Mobile Form Which means that car prices are expected to go up again come 1-July 2021. This article is about Mazda, but we'll also be writing about other brands a

Subaru owners in Malaysia, you are now able to get your beloved Subaru for the much needed service at selected Subaru service centres all over Malaysia, as TC Subaru has received approval from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to partially resume their operations. Do note that only limited services are authorized by MITI during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period, such as service maintenance, minor repairs, and vehicle breakdown services. Owners are required to contact