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By now you’ve probably seen the Proton S70, if you haven’t, we’ve detailed its full specifications and variants along with a live gallery here. Anyway, today’s topic is about the powertrain. We know that the sedan gets the 1.5-litre, port-injected 3-cylinder petrol unit found in the non-Flagship variants of the Proton X50, which outputs 150 PS and 226 Nm. This has sparked inquiries about Proton's decision not to opt for the more potent 177 PS/255 Nm direct-injection 1.5 TGDi engine, like those u

Shaun

Nov 28, 2023

When it comes to buying a used car, what you see isn’t always what you get. In fact, more often than not, what you can’t see is probably what you’ll end up getting… in the form of a hefty repair bill down the road. CARSOME understands the consumer’s need for transparency and subjects all cars listed on its site to a comprehensive 175-point inspection. The primary purpose of the inspection is to ensure that each car listed fulfills CARSOME’s strict criteria to ensure the vehicle’s high quality. T

Dinesh

Nov 2, 2023

Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures, cuisine, and cars. While the first two aspects can be very enticing to foreigners or expats in the country, that last bit is, unfortunately, a little overwhelming to some. Malaysia is still very much a car-centric nation and if you’re going to stay here for some years, you’ll probably need a car. “As a foreigner or an expat, what’s the process of purchasing a car in Malaysia?” The short answer is simple; depending on your visa or permit, you go about it jus

Dinesh

Nov 6, 2023

In the competitive world of B-segment sedans in Malaysia, the 2023 Honda City facelift still stands as the safest option to consider when pitted against its closest rival, the 2023 Toyota Vios. Both the Honda City and Toyota Vios have garnered 5 stars from ASEAN NCAP, with the City scoring 86.54 points overall, while the Vios scored 78.70 points. However, there's more than meets the eye when it comes to these ratings. The key difference lies in the testing protocols as ASEAN NCAP changed their t

Shaun

Oct 17, 2023

In Malaysia, the decision to buy a new car often comes with an array of financial considerations and is influenced heavily by resale values. As we inch closer to the end of 2023, many potential buyers are faced with the dilemma of buying a car now or waiting for the new 2024 models. To make an informed decision, let's dive into the intricacies of the Malaysian car market. The resale value predicament - why Malaysians love their Perodua, Honda, Toyota Malaysian car buyers are, without a doubt, ve

Hans

Oct 17, 2023

For the Malaysian market, GAC may be a name that's only recently started to make its presence felt, but the company has ambitious plans for the future with local partner WTC Automotif (WTCA, a Tan Chong Group company). But before we walkthrough the plans for the powertrains of tomorrow, let’s take a closer look at GAC’s background. Who is GAC? The Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) was established in June 1997 and headquartered in Zhujiang New Town. Currently, GAC Motor has expande

Shaun

Sep 26, 2023

With the facelifted Tesla Model 3 (Highland) and Model Y now open for order in Malaysia, one key decision for potential buyers is choosing among Tesla's advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) - Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, and Full Self-Driving (FSD). Autopilot comes as a standard feature on both Tesla models, while Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) are available as optional add-ons, priced at RM 16,000 and RM 32,000, respectively. In this article, we'll delve into these choice

Shaun

Sep 12, 2023

Malaysia's B-segment sedan battle burns anew with the introduction of the 2023 Honda City facelift earlier this month; readying itself with new 'weapons' to take on the all-new 2023 Toyota Vios (AC100). Their prices are super similar, but which comes out on top? AC100 Toyota Vios vs 2023 Honda City prices Toyota Vios Honda City 1.5 E: RM 89,600 1.5 G: RM 95,500 1.5 S: RM 84,600 1.5 E: RM 89,900 1.5 V: RM 94,900 1.5 RS: RM 99,000 RS e:HEV: RM 111,900 Exterior features: Vios has upper hand The Vio

Sanjay

Aug 22, 2023

If you’re looking to sell your car in the used car market, your car’s only worth as much as someone’s willing to pay for it. If nobody’s willing to pay the asking price, perhaps it’s time to re-evaluate that figure and at the same time, ask why that’s the case. A huge reason could stem from some of the personalisation you’ve carried out on your car. There’s nothing wrong with modifying or trying to make it a little nicer but the risk of running afoul and getting carried away is always present. A

Dinesh

Aug 15, 2023

The 2023 Honda City facelift has just been launched and we’ve covered what’s new here. Now, let us walk you through the specs and differences between each variant. As before, the Honda City is locally assembled (CKD) with five variants available albeit the previous V Sensing has been replaced by ‘Petrol RS’ and the range now goes: S, E, V, RS, and e:HEV RS. The S, E, V, and RS get a naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre i-VTEC DOHC engine that makes 121 PS and 145 Nm. Power is sent to the front wheels (

Shaun

Aug 11, 2023