Japan has a very healthy domestic automotive market though it is very protected much like its neighbour South Korea and in some ways, Malaysia. Foreign brands aren’t very popular among Japanese car buyers but they have an air of class since many are often purchased by the wealthy. Yet, prowl on the high-end streets of Tokyo like Roponggi and you might encounter more foreign brands. Here you might see more Mercedes-Benz G-Wagens than a Suzuki Jimny or more American marques than a Toyota Century.

The 2020 Honda Civic has two engine options – a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated (NA) engine and a 1.5-litre turbocharged unit. Now, should you pay more to get the turbocharged Honda Civic or go for the cheaper Honda Civic 1.8 S? The answer is - as is often the case – it depends. Do you really need the extra power? If your daily commute involves minimal highway driving and it’s mostly driven around town, then really, the less powerful 1.8-litre NA engine will suffice. The simple i-VTEC SOHC is a we

There was a short period of time between 2011 until 2013 when Malaysian car buyers enjoyed a too good to be true deal - import and excise duties were completely waived for fully imported hybrid models with engine capacities below 2,000 cc. The Japan-made Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and CR-Z were introduced here. Between 2009 to 2010, duty exemption was also available, but at a lower rate - 100 percent exemption on import duties and 50 percent discount on excise duties. At a time when even the mo

So, the long-awaited 2020 Mazda 3 Turbo hot-hatch is finally launched in America and is apparently only available in left-hand drive (LHD) for now. Excuse me while I wipe away raging tears from my keyboard. Mazda announced its arrival to American shores with a sleek launch film which features the first-generation Cosmo, 787B Le Mans car, and a Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo with some added aero kits. The Mazda 3 Turbo is powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged Skyactiv-G that produces up to 253 PS and 434 Nm dep

The Civic nameplate has been a constant staple in the Honda’s product line-up since 1972. To say that the Civic is important to Honda is a gross understatement. Throughout the 10 generations, there has been hits and misses. Even amongst the hits, one generation stands out from the rest, which is the 8th generation model, codenamed FD. The FD-generation Civic won the hearts of many buyers with a combination of handsome good looks, fine driving dynamics, and a futuristic interior. Even to this ver

Just weeks after Go Auto announced that it is delivering 425 units of Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8E to the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to replace the aging Proton Waja and Wira models, we can now confirm that PDRM has also placed orders for a fleet of Honda Civic (FC generation). Details on the value and total units to be delivered are still sketchy but based on photos circulated by the Facebook group 改装无罪, all units are of the entry Honda Civic 1.8S variant. The Honda Civic selected is the recent