Diperkenalkan di pasaran Malaysia pada 2008, kejayaan yang diraih motosikal Yamaha FZ150i mungkin tidak segah 'abangnya' RX-Z namun populariti yang dikecapi tidaklah menghampakan. Tiba dengan harapan menjadi 'pengganti' kepada RX-Z yang ketika itu bakal ditamatkan pengeluarannya, FZ150i sememangnya datang dengan pelbagai pakej yang boleh disifatkan menarik. Antaranya adalah ia menggunakan teknologi suntikan bahan api yang menjadikannya sebuah motosikal yang jimat minyak, penggunaan rangka 'Delta
Jan 28, 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
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
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
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
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
Modern vehicles are equipped with lots of safety features to keep their occupants safe and avoid accidents. One of those features that are quickly becoming prevalent in many regular cars is adaptive cruise control (ACC). However, a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that drivers are using ACC as a tool for speeding. When selecting a speed, many drivers choose one that is over the speed limit. IIHS researchers analysed the behaviour of 40 drivers from the Bost
Mar 15, 2021
The Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MBSJ) is finally addressing the growing number of car accidents along Jalan Kemajuan Subang. The council will be installing more signage to warn motorists to slow down and even speed breakers to prevent cars from going too fast. There are three accident prone areas along the same stretch. The first area is the junction leading cars into Subang Jaya from the Federal Highway. The second being the tight hairpin turn right next to the Apartment One Soho Subang. The
Aug 13, 2020
We’ve seen videos of creative project cars from all over the world and even from the less urban areas of Malaysia, the last thing we would expect to see is someone making a project out of a Perodua Kancil and turn it into a top-less "convertible". But that was exactly what surfaced on a Facebook group dedicated to selling second-hand cars. We have to say, it’s pretty cute. It is impossible to tell what year the Kancil was manufactured, because other than having its roof seared off, the owner has
May 14, 2020
Overhaul enjin kereta melibatkan proses yang agak teliti dan rumit. Ia harus dilakukan dengan berhati-hati dan selalunya memakan kos yang agak besar, tapi perlu dilakukan demi menyelamatkan kereta tersayang. Jom kenali maksud overhaul enjin kereta, anggaran kos/upah overhaul enjin kereta, pantang selepas overhaul enjin kereta, dan lain-lain. Apa maksud overhaul? Maksud overhaul secara amnya ialah meleraikan enjin supaya mekanik boleh membaiki punca masalah itu secara terus dan langsung pada baha
Oct 11, 2020
It’s the early 1930s and Hitler’s Third Reich is newly in power. What could be a better way to boost credibility and throw a pie in Britain's face than claiming the land-speed record? Hitler's bid to grab the land speed record The Mercedes T 80 was the vehicle to achieve that goal. It featured the best of the best Germany had to offer in that era - 44-litre Messerschmitt plane engine powering a Ferdinand Porsche design and piloted by Hans Stuck. It’s goal? Hitting 603 km/h on a stretch of the no
Aug 1, 2020
Sabine Schmitz, Top Gear host and all-round Nurburgring legend, has revealed that she is battling cancer. This incredibly sad news was disclosed by Schmitz herself on her official Facebook page, explaining her absence from a recent racing league: "Dear friends of well-maintained motorsport, many of you have probably wondered why I was on the list of participants on our Porsche in the NSL and then didn't drive after all. I would like to provide enlightenment here, I think I owe it to my/our fans!
Jul 22, 2020
On 1 February 1989, the National Speed Limits which sets the default limit at expressways, federal roads, and state roads was enforced. To date, the speed limit on expressways has been unchanged at 110 km/h. Is it high time to consider increasing the speed limit? Well, addressing this would be opening a can of worms as there are a few issues to talk about. And this is not even on removing the speed limit altogether, as we've discussed why regulations are necessary. There have been numerous attem
Apr 18, 2021
We’ve heard of the expression “backbone of steel” but we have never had occasion to describe someone with a “calmness of steel”. This motorcyclist’s reaction after a high-speed crash just inches away from him has us in awe. In the video, a Mitsubishi Pajero was seen cross a junction slowly when a Perodua Myvi was seen coming towards the camera at a very high speed. The Myvi inevitably crashed so hard into the Pajero that its rear end was lifted up onto the curb. Meanwhile, the motorcyclist in bl
Jun 2, 2020
This article was contributed by the former editor of Malaysian Evo magazine, Daniel Wong, who currently resides in Australia. You can find more of his off-beat articles on the motoring world at The Motor Muse. As '70s singer Joni Mitchell once sang, “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you have got, till it’s gone”. Those words ring true for yours truly, who now lives a continent away from Malaysia’s wonderful roads and less stringent speed enforcement. If you fancy playing the
Jul 24, 2020
It is always exciting to welcome the arrival of a whole new model, but we often neglect the classics that shaped the brand by outselling all its competitors and becoming the best-selling cars in history. Here are the 5 top selling cars in the world. According to Automotive News Europe’s statistics, the top selling car model of all time since its launch is the Toyota Corolla. Launched in 1966, the Corolla has since sold more than 45 million cars in the world. Second in the ranking is the Ford F-S
Mar 25, 2020
Honda HR-V
Perodua Alza
Honda City
Honda City Hatchback
Toyota Yaris