The Mercedes-Benz GLC has a reputation for being a capable all-rounder, carefully balancing practicality, performance, driving enjoyment, and prestige in good measure. But at a price of around RM 380k - which is a lot - does it also stand out as a great SUV for the family? To find out, I took the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 on a real-world test during a recent family trip to Penang, carrying 3 adults and 2 restless children, no less. As with any other family car buyer, I needed a safe, practical,

Decked out in gold, this one of a kind 2022 Proton X50 is just about as royal-looking as it's new owner, the Y.A.M. Tengku Laksamana Selangor Tengku Sulaiman Shah. Bearing several special touches, the modifications to his X50 were done by Automotive Conversion Engineering (ACE) Sdn. Bhd., the special division within Proton that specialises in customising vehicles. Proton ACE also works on all the Protons in Tengku Sulaiman's collection. Also read: Proton sold nearly 15k units in June 2022 - X50,

Making its world debut in Thailand last November, the 2021 Ford Ranger now sports a refreshed look and comes with a nifty party trick that we love. On the outside, the facelifted Ranger gets a racier look thanks to a new trapezoidal front grille, black alloy wheels and a smorgasbord of black trim pieces. The highlight of this update then has to be its Power Roller Shutter (PRS). It's exactly what it sounds like. Think of it as a powerboot for a pick-up truck - instead of having to physically lif

Remember our good ol’ Buddy from Mitsuoka? You know, the Toyota RAV4 with looks inspired by a Chevrolet truck? Yeah, that one. Anyway, the friendly-named Buddy just went on sale in Japan on 26-November and the response has been overwhelming. According to Creative Trend, the model received a huge response from interested buyers. It even caused Mitsuoka's website to crash. But here’s the kicker. According to the Japanese blog, the waiting period for the Buddy would take between two and a half to t

Honda Malaysia has just announced that the new facelifted 2021 Honda CR-V is now open for bookings nationwide. We covered the facelifted SUV back in July when it was launched in Thailand. Since its launch in 2017, 36,000 units of the 5th-generation CR-V have been sold in Malaysia, making it one of the most popular SUVs, capturing 19% of the non-national SUV market share. The CR-V has a more captivating front look with a new black grille combined with the signature LED headlights. There’s also a

We've compared the driving performance, ride comfort, quality and features, space and practicality, and fuel consumption of the Proton X70, Honda CR-V, and Mazda CX-5. Here's a quick recap and summary for all the comparisons. Driving Performance Driving Performances Breakdown Proton X70 Honda CR-V Mazda CX-5 Engine Acceleration 3 / 5 3.5 / 5 5 / 5 In-gear Acceleration 3 / 5 3.5 / 5 4 / 5 Throttle Response 3 / 5 3 / 5 4 / 5 Transmission Shift Logic 2 / 3 2 / 3 2 / 3 Smoothness 3 / 5 4 / 5 4 / 5 S