The hot hatch legend is back — and sharper than ever. In this video, I take a deep dive into the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk 8.5 to see if it still lives up to its iconic name. From updated styling and interior tech to performance improvements under the hood, this facelifted GTI promises to refine […]
Following our earlier feature on Aeson Power sodium-ion battery technology, we’ve now had the chance to try one in a real-world scenario. The unit in question is the NaPulse Black NS40L, fitted to a 2012 Perodua Myvi 1.5SE—arguably one of the most relatable test beds for any new automotive tech in Malaysia. Priced between RM369 […]
If you’ve ever driven the Mazda CX-5 and thought, “This is great, but I wish it was a bit bigger, a bit more premium, and a bit more practical,” then the Mazda CX-60 is essentially Mazda answering that exact brief. Because that’s exactly what this car is. The CX-60 doesn’t try to reinvent the formula. […]
Let’s get one thing straight — the Volvo XC60 isn’t just another premium SUV. It’s the model that outsells everything else in Volvo’s global lineup. And after spending time with the T8 AWD plug-in hybrid (RM367,888) in Malaysia, it becomes very clear why. This isn’t about one standout feature. It’s about how everything just comes […]
The Volvo EC40 Single Motor arrives in Malaysia with a very clear mission — to make the EC40 range more accessible without diluting what makes it desirable in the first place. That sounds simple enough on paper, but in reality, it’s something many carmakers struggle to get right. More often than not, a cheaper variant […]
While the old Chery Omoda 5 definitely had people talking, not all of that talk was positive. Sure, it looked fantastic, came packed with features, and offered plenty of showroom appeal for the money, but once the honeymoon period wore off, some cracks started to show. It was one of those cars that made a […]
There’s a big difference between what a plug-in hybrid promises on paper and what it delivers when you point its nose towards the highway and chase a ferry to Langkawi. My drive in the Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV Premium started at Proton COE in USJ, headed north to Kuala Perlis with a lunch stop in […]
The compact SUV segment in Malaysia is fiercely competitive, with familiar players like the Proton X50 and Honda HR-V dominating the conversation. Into this crowded space steps the Mitsubishi Xforce, a stylish B-segment SUV designed primarily for urban life, but also capable of handling the occasional long-distance trip. In Malaysia, the Xforce is offered in […]
When Chery Malaysia launched the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV, one headline figure grabbed everyone’s attention — a claimed combined driving range of 1,200km with a full tank of fuel and a fully charged battery. It sounded impressive, but naturally, many wondered whether it was genuinely achievable in the real world or simply a marketing number […]
When you say JCW, you’re invoking a very specific kind of madness. John Cooper Works has never been about subtlety. It has always taken an already spirited MINI and dialled it up to eleven — stiffer suspension, uprated brakes, angrier bodywork, louder exhausts, and power figures that turn a cheeky hatch into something barely contained. […]
