SUVs are often praised for their elevated driving position and a sense of safety, offering peace of mind in uncertain situations. However, the reality is that many sedans can handle mild off-road adventures as well, albeit with a bit of anxiety. While SUVs may provide added ground clearance and off-road capability, the question is: do you truly need these features? Consider a sedan, epitomised by the iconic Toyota Corolla. Contrary to the common belief that SUVs are more comfortable, sedans ofte

Honda Malaysia is expected to launch the 2022 Honda Civic Hybrid later this year, according to sources familiar with the matter. The forthcoming FE-generation 2022 Honda Civic will be locally-assembled (CKD) at Honda Malaysia’s Pegoh plant in Melaka, a first for a Civic in Malaysia. It will however, not be the first CKD hybrid from Honda. Far from it. Honda Malaysia have been assembling hybrid models here since 2013, the Honda Jazz Hybrid (IMA) – the first CKD hybrid car in Malaysia. Today, the

You may have seen renders or the teaser for the upcoming 11th generation Honda Civic, but it's still a while away before it reaches our shores and the current 10th generation Honda Civic is still very much relevant. If you're shopping for a C-segment sedan, the 2020 Honda Civic will likely be on your shortlist. Here's a list of its pros and cons to assist in your buying decision. Pros - Most powerful in its class The 2020 Honda Civic 1.5 TC-P is the most powerful in its segment, with 173 PS/220

Subaru is one of those underrated brands that not many Malaysians would consider getting unless they are passionate about AWD or the legacy of the WRX. As we reported before, Subaru isn’t giving up on the WRX name with plans to launch the successor in 2021. Well, it seems that timeline is getting underway with images of a fully camouflaged WRX spotted in Japan. The model captured appeared to be the WRX S4 which is the CVT version of Subaru’s hot sedan. Fans of the manual need not vape in anger a

Last week, this column spoke about why the next generation rear-wheel Mazda sedan with a straight-six engine (possibly next generation Mazda 6) is something that enthusiasts should root for, and why Mazda has been doing a better job at preserving the joy of driving than BMW, which is (understandably) prioritizing infotainment and digitization over driver engagement. We applaud Mazda for their audacity but also concluded that Mazda will have to lose more money in their quest to build better cars

I remember the first time I tried Android Auto – it was back in 2016 with the debut of the all-new tenth-generation Honda Civic. I plugged my phone via USB into the Civic, went through a few confirmation screens on my phone and started Android Auto itself. Android Auto, as how Google envisioned it, is their answer to bridging smartphones and in-car infotainment, allowing drivers to enjoy a tailored Google experience while driving. In case you’re wondering, Android Auto is strictly limited to And