Honda EX5 memang model yang tidak asing bagi pengguna motosikal tempatan. Malah tidak keterlaluan untuk menyatakan model legenda ini sebagai 'Raja kapcai' di negara ini. Berdasarkan statistik, sudah lebih daripada 2 juta Honda EX5 berjaya dijual sejak pengenalannya lebih 30 tahun yang lalu dan varian terbarunya masih berada di pasaran. Jadi, mudah untuk menyatakan ia masih dapat menambat hati pengguna sekali pun usianya sudah 'tua'. Bagi Boon Siew Honda (BSH), resipi mereka untuk jentera ini mud
Dec 13, 2020
Tanpa mempedulikan pesaingnya yang lebih 'mengancam', model legenda Honda EX5 terus diberikan 'nafas baharu' oleh Boon Siew Honda (BSH) dan bagi 2021, varian baharu diperkenalkan iaitu Honda EX5 Edisi Ulangtahun ke-35. Perkembangan itu dikongsikan BSH dalam laman Facebook rasmi syarikat berkenaan, semalam menerusi dua varian yang hadir dengan dua warna dan reka grafik yang baharu. Sejak pengenalannya lebih 35 tahun yang lalu, sudah lebih daripada 2 juta Honda EX5 (pelbagai versi dan varian) berj
Jan 14, 2021
Kes kemalangan membabitkan pemandu mabuk semakin bertambah apabila seorang pekerja kilang maut setelah motosikal Honda EX5 ditunggangnya dirempuh dari belakang oleh pemandu kereta Toyota Avanza yang memandu di bawah pengaruh alkohol di Jalan Sungai Lembing, Kuantan pada awal pagi semalam (1 Mac), kira-kira 1.10 pagi. Ketua Polis Daerah Kuantan Tuan ACP Mohamad Noor Yusof Ali berkata mangsa, Muhammad Akmal Hakim Misnan, 22, maut di tempat kejadian akibat cedera parah di kepala. Mangsa yang bekerj
Mar 2, 2021
The Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) has issued a total of 10,166 summons on vehicles with modified exhausts in just 7 days. The Modified Exhaust (Noise) Special Operation is currently being carried out nationwide starting from 1-March to crack down on illegal exhaust modification. Harian Metro reports that during the operation, 26,239 vehicles were investigated across the country. The number involves 12,709 motorcycles, 8,678 cars, and 4,852 other types of vehicles. Out o
Mar 9, 2021
The inevitable has happened, all Volvo cars produced from 2020 onwards are now limited to a top speed of 180 km/h. The decision to cap the top speed was announced in 2019, drawing much criticism from the public. But Volvo Cars persisted on their top speed cap and has installed limiters on all new Volvo cars, except for those under the Polestar brand. Volvo’s decision to cap all cars with the 180 km/h limit is in line with their goal to close the remaining gap to zero serious injuries and fatalit
May 22, 2020
When we say “modified”, thoughts like changing the front bumper or adding a rear spoiler would come to mind. And then, occasionally, you will come across modifications that transform a car to look like something else like this Toyota Alphard with a Rolls Royce face. This Toyota Cullinan/ Rolls Royce Alphard (depending on how you look at it), appeared at the famous Daikoku parking lot – Fast and Furious fans would know this place – to deceive the eye of all visitors. Though no changes were made t
Dec 16, 2020
Remember this ad of the BMW M5 camera chaser car filming a land speed record car in the early 2000s? The ad was made to showcase the M5 as the “fastest saloon on the planet”. Fast forward to 2020, this ad has become reality as a video producer converted a BMW M5 into the perfect camera car. Dubbed “The Bavarian Ranch Hand”, this 2002 E39 BMW 5 Series M5 is a purpose-built camera chaser car capable of capturing car-to-car footages at speeds over 200 km/h. The Ranch Hand is equipped with a modifie
Jul 14, 2020
Previously, we’ve explained why manufacturers continue the use of 3-cylinder engines. Fuel-efficiency and emission are among the top reasons, but what if they decide to extract every bit of performance from a 3-cylinder engine? So without further ado, here are the current top-3 most powerful cars, which are either on sale or will be on the market, with a 3-cylinder engine. BMW i8, from RM 1,408,800 The BMW i8 is actually more than 6 years old now and it still looks like it belongs in a sci-fi mo
Apr 15, 2020
Hot on the heels of the introduction of the 2021 Volvo XC40 T5 Recharge PHEV on our shores, one can't help but notice that the top speed is now capped at 180 km/h. We did a little more digging and found that this also applied to the regular XC40 T5 R-Design, all variants of the XC60 and S60 sedan. Curiously, the S90 variants still have top speeds exceeding 180 km/h, for now. Also read: Volvo’s 180 km/h limit is so stupid, it’s actually brilliant, but remember Turbo Rolf? This, of course, has bee
Feb 25, 2021
Ketika Yamaha Exciter 155 VVA dilancarkan di Vietnam dengan pelbagai pembaharuan dan naik taraf, antara persoalan bermain di fikiran pastinya mengenai kelajuan jentera popular berkenaan. Menurut Yamaha Vietnam, enjin baharu Exciter 155 VVA (155cc) yang menggunakan transmisi enam kelajuan beserta klac slip & assist itu mampu menghasilkan kuasa 17.7Hp pada 9,500 rpm dan 14.4 Nm tork pada 8,000 rpm. Ia adalah peningkatan yang agak besar berbanding versi sebelum ini iaitu Yamaha Y15ZR V2 (150cc) yan
Jan 26, 2021
Susulan laporan kami beberapa hari lalu tentang pemandu Toyota Avanza mabuk yang melanggar Muhammad Akmal Hakim Misnan (22) sehingga menyebabkan kematiannya di Jalan Sungai Lembing, Kuantan pada awal pagi 1 Mac, tertuduh telah didakwa di Mahkamah Majistret Kuantan semalam (4 Mac) atas tuduhan di atas. Tertuduh yang berasal dari Ipoh, K Mandave Singh (25), walaubagaimanapun mengaku tidak bersalah selepas pertuduhan dibacakan di hadapan Majistret Nor Izzati Zakaria. Mandave didakwa mengikut Seksye
Mar 5, 2021
Volkswagen has just unveiled the 2021 Arteon facelift. It has undergone an extensive product line update to the brand halo, including sharpened design elements, interior refinements, and intelligent comfort systems. In Europe, Volkswagen is enhancing the product line with a second version - the new Arteon Shooting Brake (start lobbying guys!). There is also a proper, cooking Arteon R this time round. The refreshed Arteon features a refined front end with sharpened design elements. The long, wide
Jun 24, 2020
In 2017, Bugatti set the land speed record for production cars with the Bugatti Chiron, achieving 0-400-0 km/h in a mind-boggling 42 seconds. Seemingly not satisfied with the achievement, the French coachbuilder decided to attempt the (previously) unimaginable – breaking the 300 mph (482.80 km/h) barrier. The record-breaking run was done in a pre-production version of a Chiron derivative – Chiron SuperSport perhaps? It was on Ehra-Lessien high-speed track where Le Mans winner and Bugatti test dr
Sep 3, 2019
Engine specific output is typically measured by power-per-litre. It shows how efficient an engine is at producing power relative to its size. In the past, 100 PS-per-litre was considered the holy grail, only found in supercars or high-performance sports cars. Now, especially with turbocharging, it has become a lot more common and some even go far beyond it. So, here are 5 cars that pretty much says, “size doesn’t matter.” Ford GT – 191 PS-per-litre Recently updated with slightly more power at 66
Jun 3, 2020
There is no denying that SUVs now dominate the global car market. Competition is tough in the SUV market with more and more manufacturers jumping on the SUV bandwagon. With so many options out there, which SUV trumped the rest of its competition and sold the most in the world in 2019? Based on CarIndustryAnalysis/ Felipe Munoz's charts, here’s 2019’s top-10 best-selling SUVs in the world. #1 Toyota RAV4 While Malaysia is only just getting to know the new and very expensive TNGA 2020 Toyota RAV4,
Jul 26, 2020
How does one differentiate between a spoiler and a wing? Well, sage spaniel-haired motoring host James “Captain Slow” May has a novel way to differentiate between a wing and a spoiler. He said in a review for the Honda Civic Type R FK8 that if his head can go through the space, then it’s a wing. Well, that's a definition we can live by and the wing is one of those tools that many car fanboys love to show off thinking it makes their car faster. But those who have a much more mature taste in cars
Oct 18, 2020
Hyundai’s first-ever proper hot hatch has been given a facelift since it was introduced in 2017. Over 25,000 units of the Hyundai i30N have been sold in Europe and since then the N-badge have been proof of Hyundai’s commitment to performance. The i30N is available in 2 body styles, a hatchback and a fastback. Both updated models feature a wide, mesh centre grille which has been optimised to allow efficient engine cooling. The outer bumper corners are dominated by aerodynamic side fins which inco
Sep 25, 2020
Sime Darby Auto Performance, the official importer and distributor of Porsche cars Malaysia, has launched the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and the 718 Spyder. The GT4 sits at the top of the 718 range, above the GTS. Both the 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder are powered by a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine that makes 420 PS and 420 Nm of torque, sending power to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. Depending on how fast the driver shifts, the duo is able to complete the century
Jul 16, 2020
The latest offering from Affalterbach comes the all-new second generation GLA 45, which shares many similarities with the A 45 and CLA 45. For starters, the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine makes 421 PS and 500 Nm of torque in its most powerful S variant. Drive is sent to all four wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). 0-100 km/h is dusted in 4.3 seconds, onwards to an electronically limited top speed of 270 km/h. The 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system is able to transfer power to n
Feb 27, 2020
MINI Malaysia goes all black with a special MINI Countryman Blackheath Edition. This is the first special edition to come for the current F60 Countryman generation. The Countryman Blackheath Edition is limited to 48 units only and comes only in Midnight Black for the price of RM 253,888. The Countryman Blackheath Edition comes only in pure black paired with matte tone brushed aluminium Bonnet Stripes and trimmed in piano black around head and tail lights, front grilles, door handles, and rear em
Feb 21, 2020
One of the warning lights in your car is the ABS warning light. ABS stands for anti-lock braking system, and it ensures you have complete control of your car in emergency braking situations. What does a glowing ABS warning light mean? Unless you see leaking brake fluid, the most common reason for the ABS warning light is a faulty wheel speed sensor. In fact, some car brands have this as a recurring problem. There are other reasons for failed ABS systems too, albeit less prevalent. Some refer to
Feb 21, 2021
The IIHS test helps the public to shake the "explosive" image of Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. As the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (HFCV) to be tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Hyundai Nexo SUV is entitled Top Safety Pick + by the organization. The vehicle first appeared at the International Consumer Electronics Show in 2018. To get the Top Safety Pick +, the first thing a vehicle needs to do is be able to withstand a series of crash tests. Simply as it might sound
Aug 12, 2019
BMW’s answer to the Mercedes-Benz CLA, the 2 Series Gran Coupe, is launched in Thailand. Currently, there is only one variant, the fully imported 218i M Sport priced at 2,399,000 baht (about RM 319k). What propels the BMW 218i Gran Coupe? Power comes from a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged engine making 140 PS and 220 Nm of torque. All of it goes to the front wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. 0-100 km/h takes 8.7 seconds and onwards to a top speed of 215 km/h. Does the BMW 218i
Feb 28, 2020
50 years ago, the Ferrari 365 GTS4, also known as the Daytona Spider, rolled out of Maranello. A front-engine V12-powered spider that celebrated the prancing horse’s victor in the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona. Since then, the front-engine V12 architecture has not been used in a Ferrari series-production spider. Keyword being series-production as there were four limited editions to feature this engine layout - 550 Barchetta Pininfarina, Superamerica, SA Aperta and F60 America. Now, Ferrari’s most pow
Sep 10, 2019
Two variants – Turbo and Turbo S Up to 761 PS (with overboost) and 1,050 Nm Top speed of 260 km/h, 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds Driving range up to 412 km Requires only a 2-speed automatic transmission Coming to Malaysia in 2020 Nearly five years in the making, Porsche has finally launched the Taycan, the company’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) sports sedan. Apart from minor details, the production Porsche Taycan managed to retain much of the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show's Mission E concept car
Sep 5, 2019
The current-generation Honda HR-V has been around since 2014 and the model received its mid-life update in 2018. Now in its sixth-year, it appears that Honda is already working on the next-generation HR-V (sold as the Vezel in Japan), which is said to go on sale by December 2020. According to a report by CarSensor, the next-generation Honda HR-V will not be built on the same platform as the fourth-generation Honda Jazz (the fourth-generation Jazz uses a modified version of third-gen’s platform),
May 6, 2020
Built from the ground up, the all-new 2021 McLaren Artura replaces the McLaren 570S. It represents many of the company’s firsts, of which we’ll get into in a moment. McLaren calls it a High-Performance Hybrid (HPH) supercar and unlike the McLaren P1, the Artura’s production number isn’t capped. The McLaren Artura is the first to sit on the new platform named McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), which is optimized for HPH powertrains and is built in-house. The body features a combinati
Feb 17, 2021
Tidak salah jika menyatakan antara tujuan utama motosikal jenis kapcai atau ‘moped’ dibeli pengguna adalah bagi memudahkan urusan seharian terutama untuk mencari rezeki. Rata-rata pembeli motosikal jenis ini menjadikannya sebagai kenderaan ke tempat kerja kerana ia efisen, mampu mengelak kesesakan lalu lintas, menjimatkan duit dari sudut minyak, tol dan parkir. Di sini, kami tidak mahu bercerita mengenai model super moped yang 'hangat' di pasaran seperti Yamaha Y15, Honda RS150 atau sebangsa den
Dec 6, 2020
MINI has pushed pass the previous boundary of 253 PS with the introduction of their new 2019 MINI John Cooper Works Clubman - the most powerful MINI to ever be sold in Malaysia. With an asking price of RM 358,888 the JCW Clubman comes imported from Oxford, United Kingdom. If you think the JCW Clubman looks wider than its predecessor, that’s because of the completely redesigned appearance compared to its predecessor. The JCW Clubman sports a new modified front bumper, front spoilers with larger s
Nov 8, 2019
The Proton Wira was Proton’s second-ever model right after the Saga and just like the first national car, the Wira sold like hotcakes. In fact, between its introduction in 1993 to its final year of production in 2009, 952,216 units of the heroically-named model were sold. Based on the fourth-generation Mitsubishi Lancer, Proton utilised the platform of the Wira on various other models including the Satria, Putra, and Arena. The Wira was also one of the first widely exported Proton models. The hi
Jan 23, 2021
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