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All variants of the Perodua Myvi have rear drum brakes. The same goes for the current line-up of the Honda City. The Toyota Vios, on the other hand, has rear solid disc brakes for the “G” variant, but the remaining “E” and “J” variant come with rear drum brakes. Often seen as a “poverty spec” feature, drum brakes are still prevalent in modern cars of today. Before we start calling drum brakes ancient, it is important to note that ideas for both drum and disc brake types were conceived in the ear
When it comes to car maintenance, we often give more emphasis on the car’s engine and transmission. After all, most of our visits to the local service centre are either to change the engine oil or the transmission fluid. While the engine and transmission are important to move the car, brakes are equally important to stop the car. So how do we take care of them? Sometimes you may hear funny noises coming from your brakes, but don’t really know what they mean. Should you get your brake pads replac
It is not all about interesting concept cars and fresh Chinese models that take the stage at this year’s Auto Shanghai but also, surprisingly a public protest against Tesla. Tesla isn’t planning on launching any new models at the motor show but that didn’t stop a few disgruntled customers to voice out their displeasure at Elon Musk’s golden goose EV start-up over some of its model’s brake failure. Just a few days before Auto Shanghai was due to open, Chinese media reported a brake failure incide
Although ABS has been around for years, many still do not understand how ABS actually works. It is generally known that ABS has something to do with the car brakes during heavy braking, but the common misconception is that it helps you brake better. It doesn’t, let us explain. ABS stands for Antilock Braking System. Yes, it has something to do with car brakes, but it doesn’t help the car stop faster. Instead, it works to keep the driver in control when under heavy braking. Contrary to popular be
Persaingan dalam segmen 'Naked' bike di pasaran tempatan bertambah dengan kehadiran Triumph Trident 660 2021. Selepas pelancarannya secara global pada Oktober tahun lalu, seperti dijanjikan jentera yang dilengkapi dengan pelbagai ciri-ciri menarik itu akhirnya tiba dan dengan harga yang cukup kompetitif bermula RM 43,900. Harga berkenaan adalah bagi varian warna solid iaitu Crystal White dan Sapphire Black manakala bagi pilihan warna premium, ia datang pada tanda harga RM 44,900 dengan dua pilih
Suzuki Katana. Seperti namanya yang mengambil inspirasi senjata warisan kebanggaan Jepun, reka bentuknya juga unik dan istimewa. Bagi peminat motosikal berkuasa tinggi di era 80-an, Katana memang antara jentera yang menjadi idaman ketika itu menerusi model terhangat, GSX 1100 S Katana yang dilancarkan pada 1981. Ia berjaya mengejutkan dunia dengan rekaan bentuknya yang radikal bagaikan motosikal dari zaman berbeza, tetapi tidak melupakan ciri-ciri penting dari sudut aerodinamik, ergonomik dan se
A video of Bomba putting out fire on a badly burning car caught our attention recently, but it was not because there is a car on fire, instead it was what happened after that. A Perodua Myvi caused another accident on the highway as he slowed down to watch the Bomba put out the fire of the burning car. In the video, the person holding the camera was focussed on the burning car that the fire brigade was already working put out. But “auntie” unwittingly caught the accident between 2 Perodua Myvis
Parking brake is a safety mechanism that prevents a stationary car from rolling away. Parking brake is also commonly referred to handbrake because of its hand-operated lever. However, there are also different types of parking brake such as foot-operated pedal (footbrake) as well as the increasingly common electric parking brake (EPB). Each of these parking brakes has its benefits, but which is the best? First, we will explain how each parking brake works. The manual handbrake and footbrake work
You're driving in traffic, minding your own business when suddenly a box falls out of the lorry in front of you. Reflexes take over, you brake hard, but realise you can't stop in time. You then swerve to avoid the rogue box. That evasive action wouldn't have been possible if your car wasn't equipped with Anti-lock Braking System, (ABS). Even though many, if not most new cars are now equipped with ABS, most car owners don't know how it works or how it benefits them. I've had friends come to me an
If you have a car that’s been parked for a little bit too long, you will start to notice rust forming on the brake discs/rotors. Some of us are able to look past this, while some of us can’t stand the sight of it. Is rust on the brake discs harmful? Brake discs wear out over time either by thinning, warping, or rusting. So, if you’re wondering whether rust on the brake disc is harmful or not, the answer is yes, but only if left unattended for way too long. Rust can corrode the discs and damage t
Recently, one of our readers posed a very interesting question: How to drive downhill correctly in an automatic transmission? Actually, the basics of how engine braking works has been covered here previously, and it applies to all transmission types. Therefore, we will not go into technical details of downhill driving. Instead, let's discuss the dos and don'ts of downhill driving, seeing that this activity is indeed quite a favourite pasttime of Malaysian drivers. Also, the focus will be on the
Everybody hates driving behind the car that brakes excessively and unnecessarily. Excessive braking shows a lack of driving awareness, bad trailing distance, and poor control of the car. It becomes an even bigger annoyance when driving downhill. Now, when driving downhill, you might notice “Use Low Gear” signs along the way, and that’s really what you should be doing. Using a lower gear enables you to do “Engine Braking” so you could tackle the winding downhill roads at a safe and controllable s
Honda Malaysia recently gave selected members of the media a chance to get up close and personal with the all-new GN-series 2020 Honda City. After our time with the exterior of the all-new Honda City (interior was blocked off), here’s 8 features we get that Thailand doesn’t get. Rear disc brakes Rear disc brakes will be returning on the all-new GN-series Honda City after it was discontinued on the GM6-generation model. This feature was offered on the GD8-generation City (VTEC model only) and the
4.0-litre twin turbo, 600 PS, 800 Nm 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 305 km/h top speed Audi is set to premiere its second-generation all-new RS7 Sportback at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show later this week. The all-new RS7 Sportback features a twin turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 that pumps out 600 PS and a whopping 800 Nm of torque, allowing for the century sprint to be completed in just 3.6 seconds. The sole transmission offered is an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic mated to Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive sys
Pedal misapplication is one of the scariest things that could go wrong when driving. Accidents caused by pedal misapplications fall under Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA). SUA could be due to multiple reasons like mechanical problems with the car or just human error. In this Mazda 3’s case, it looks to be purely human error. Based on the pictures, it looked like the driver’s slipper fell off his feet while driving, or there is a possibility that the driver had simply removed the slipper when
Car care isn't daunting. It pays to do these simple checks and avoid repair bills and headaches in the end. Got it? Simple concept for a simple topic, so let’s go! 1. Check your coolant level See the radiator cap? Some cars have it placed differently, so if you can’t find it on your car at that position, look for the boat shape and bright sticker up top. All you have to do is unscrew it and add plain water (nothing else) to it. Engines heat up while driving, and if there’s not enough water in yo
Kalau anda ada kereta yang lama tersadai, anda akan mula perasan karat terbentuk di cakera brek (brake disc) atau di pemutarnya. Ada yang boleh buat-buat tak nampak karat tersebut, tapi ada juga pemilik kereta yang tak keruan dibuatnya. Adakah cakera brek berkarat membahayakan nyawa? Cakera brek lama-kelamaan akan menjadi lusuh disebabkan oleh geseran, meleding, atau karat. Oleh itu, jika anda tertanya-tanya jika cakera brek berkarat bahaya atau tidak, jawapannya “Ya” – tapi, hanya bila ia ditin
Arguably the hottest B-segment sedan this year, the all-new 2020 GN-series Honda City is here! As usual, here's a list of your most burning questions, answered. What is the price of the all new 2020 Honda City? Prices will be revised upwards after 31-Dec 2020 with the resumption of SST. 2020 Honda City prices Variant Price (RM), no SST Price (RM), with SST S 74,191 76,800 E 81,664 84,800 V 86,561 89,800 RS TBC in Jan 2021 When will the RS variant be available The Honda City RS will be available
From an aesthetic point of view, wider tyres always look better. High performance cars always use wider tyres too, so the general perception is that they offer better performance as well. On the surface, upsizing to wider tyres is a no brainer (looks AND performance combined? Sign me up!). You might even consider “upgrading” to wider tyres on your car. However... While the idea seems exciting, you might want to think twice before doing that. Why? Well, wider tyres do offer certain advantages, bu
ABS stands for anti-lock braking system which as its name suggests, is a system that prevents the wheels from locking up (stops spinning) while the car is still moving. If the wheels are locked up and there’s an object in front, the car would just plow straight ahead regardless of how much steering input it receives. If you’ve ridden a bike with well-functioning brakes and just brake really hard, chances are you’ll notice the wheel stopping/locking up especially the rear but the bike is still mo
(Honda City 2019 Model | Gallery) The fourth-generation Honda City arrived locally in 2014 and it was among the first in the segment to offer six airbags with stability control, putting it ahead of the competition at the time. While it was packed with features, it did receive changes that enthusiasts were not fond of – the move from a 5-speed gearbox to a CVT unit and the switch from disc brakes at the rear to drums. Its nearest rival, the Toyota Vios, does get all-round disc brakes but at the t
Last week, we shared our insights on traction control and how does the system work, and due to the nature of the topic, we have readers that got it confused with the stability control system instead. In a world full of jargon and acronym, this is understandable, because both safety systems do work hand-to-hand to keep you safe. What is stability control? You might have heard various acronym of stability control such as ESC, VDC, DSC, and ASC, but don’t be puzzled because it’s all the same thing.
The Honda Jazz 1.5L CVT is powered by the Earth Dreams Technology 4-cylinder engine.Its maximum output is 118 hp / 6600 rpm and the maximum torque is 155 Nm / 4600 rpm. Honda Jazz 0-100km/h Accelerated Test: 9.39s The Honda Jazz CVT transmission allows a maximum starting speed of 2000 rpm, but after several attempts, it was found that releasing the brakes at the moment of the full accelerator pedal is the fastest way to get started. The moment of starting is still quite aggressive, although the
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
Do you happen to own a large conglomerate and enjoy to prowl the streets at night, hunting for baddies? Do you also have a penchant for wearing a costume based on your greatest fear? If you say yes to the above questions, then good news! You’re rewarded with an armour-plated Dacia Sandero! Just kidding. How about an Aston Martin Vantage Dark Knight Edition? Now that I’ve got your curiosity piqued, the Vantage Dark Knight Edition is an enhanced edition of Aston Martin’s sexy and exquisite Vantage
每当提到汽车保养时，我们总是会更多地去关注引擎和变速箱。毕竟，我们大部分时候去服务中心，都是去更换引擎润滑油或者变速箱油。尽管引擎和变速箱对于驱动汽车很重要，但是用来让车子停下的煞车其实也有同等的重要性，那么，我们应该如何保养它们呢？ 有时你可能会听见煞车发出奇怪的声音，但并不知道那意味着什么，是应该更换煞车片了吗？是应该更换煞车油了吗？在你真的去检查之前，你永远也不会知道问题到底在哪。 因为房子不带车库，大部分大马车主并不是那种喜欢DIY的人。很少有车主自己能有一套完整的工具箱，更别说的千斤顶和千斤顶架了。一些人做过的最DIY的事情，也不过是上Lazada买一套RM20的插座。尽管缺少很多汽车维修的知识，但是我们还是可以做一些简单的检查来检查煞车的状况的。 5个你可以做的简单的检查： 1. 煞车盘和煞车片 让我们从最显眼的部件——煞车盘和煞车片开始 Q：煞车盘和煞车片该如何检查？ A：视觉和听觉检查。 仔细观察你的煞车盘，用眼睛看虽然不准确，但还是有用的。如果煞车盘表面像“黑胶唱片”一样有很多不均匀的凹痕，那就需要更换了，出现裂痕的煞车盘也是同理。要检查煞车盘的情况，最准确的方法是测
The 2021 Honda City Hatchback is coming to Malaysia, and news of it superseding the Honda Jazz has drawn rather mixed reactions. Some lament the Jazz's departure from this region, but our colleagues over at AutoFun Thailand think that the City Hatchback is a worthy successor. Exterior - RS looks good There's three variants of the City Hatchback in the Land of Smiles - S+, SV, and as tested is this range-topping RS variant. In RS guise, the City Hatchback gets a multi-piece exterior package encap
Mitsubishi says the MI-Tech is an electric SUV but here is where it gets slightly confusing, it is powered by a gas-turbine engine-generator with plug-in capability, which also makes it a plug-in hybrid. Drive is sent to all corners through 4 electric motors that Mitsubishi calls Quad Motor electric 4WD system. Advanced features include an AR windshield that displays information and the MI-Pilot driver assistance system urges the driver to take care when necessary and supports their operation of
Just when we thought the rainy season has passed, we’re plagued by non-stop storms once again. While it has not turn apocalyptic (let’s hope there is no “yet” in this context) Malaysia is still known for sudden flash floods and they’re never pleasant to drive in. At times like these, do not drive through flooded roads! But if you are confident that the water level is low enough, here are some tips to deal with flooded roads. First things first, stop and observe if others can drive through it. Th
Once in a while, something really hot pops up in the used car markets that we just can't ignore. Partly because we are petrolheads, and partly because we like to live vicariously and look at pictures of cars we cannot afford yet. This is one such example - a 1999 Subaru Impreza (GC) sedan that looks like it just drove off a Subaru dealership a couple of hours ago. It’s obvious that it’s been lovingly restored (read: thousands of Ringgit poured into it), so let’s see what you will get for the ask
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