As this blue and green third rock from the sun completes its orbit around the pulsating red giant heat sphere, another year passes. 2023 could also see another record-breaking year of automotive sales in Malaysia. Still, as we get accustomed to writing 2024 (or 2023A for the superstitious) on our calendar dates, we also would like to remember the key models that did not make it. Bar certain variants that have been discontinued like the Mazda 3 1.5-litre variants and the Volkswagen Golf R-Line, w

Mercedes-Benz to intentionally cut global sales volume - to sell less cars, but at higher average selling prices Entry-level compact car models to be cut from the current 7 models to 4 Remaining 4 models to be sold at significantly higher prices, with 25 percent reduction in market share Mercedes-Benz has once again confirmed that it will be cutting down its range of compact car models – now totaling 7 – to just 4 models, as the company shifts its focus to grow sales with higher profit margin hi

Previously, we shared a guide on what you need to know if you were on the market for a used VW Jetta. But what if you prefer something without a boot? A hatchback then? One that drives as well - or better - than the Jetta? Then perhaps the VW Golf TSI is right up your alley. In this guide, we will discuss both the Mk6 and Mk7 (which includes the Mk7.5 as well) TSI versions. Whilst the Golf Mk6 Golf is mechanically similar to the Jetta, the biggest change in the Mk7 is that it utilises the newer

Once Japan’s No.1 selling car, the Honda Jazz (sold as Fit in Japan) is now languishing in Japan’s sales charts. On certain months, it even bumped off the top-5 list, which is now dominated by Toyota. The new TNGA platform Toyota Yaris (not available outside of Australia, Europe, Japan) is now the No.1 selling car in Japan, followed by the Toyota Raize (twin of Daihatsu Rocky, donor car for upcoming Perodua D55L), Corolla, and Harrier. In certain months, the even the Toyota Alphard sells more th

After more than 30 years, the Honda City has come full circle and is available again with a hatchback body style. The sedan version remains and the hatchback is now simply known as the Honda City Hatchback. With its launch in Thailand, hopefully the Honda City Hatchback will reach Malaysia soon. Launched in Thailand today, the Honda City Hatchback will be replacing the current Honda Jazz in Malaysia. The next generation Honda Jazz is adorable, but it doesn't look like we'll be getting it. Powere

The new Volkswagen Passat R-Line, Volkswagen Arteon R-Line, and the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace share one thing in common – they all come with Volkswagen’s Dynamic Chassis Control, or DCC. DCC lets you adjust the characteristic of the damping system, the steering, and the drivetrain as you like. To make things simpler for you, DCC gives you three main presets - "Comfort", "Normal", and "Sport". “Sport” gives you stiffer dampers and direct steering feel for an even more exhilarating driving experi