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When Was The Last Time You Checked Your Tyres?

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Hans  |  May 14, 2019

Today’s car are packed with so many features that the software running the infotainment system alone has more lines of codes than an entire car from two decades earlier. We now have cars that pre-emptively brake and apply corrective steering if the...

How Many Things Can You Fit In The Mitsubishi Outlander?

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Gokul  |  May 07, 2019

The festive season is here, and it is that time of the year when travelling with our loved ones and running around town with a trunk full of things are key parts of our agendas.This is also the time where many of us will be considering getting ourselves...

How Much Does It Cost To Maintain A Mitsubishi Triton?

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Hans  |  May 06, 2019

Launched earlier this year, the new Mitsubishi Triton is the latest entrant in a segment that is overwhelmingly dominated by the Toyota Hilux, which sells more than all of its competitors combined.The fact that they Hilux is not as well equipped as...

Extending Peace Of Mind – Getting Your Used/Reconditioned Vehicle An After-market Car Warranty

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Arvind  |  May 03, 2019

Possibly the biggest appeal of buying a brand new car is the peace of mind of a manufacturer backed warranty coverage. Most passenger cars now come with 5-year unlimited mileage warranties. But what if you have purchased a used or a...

Understanding The Mercedes-Benz C200's EQ Boost

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Eric  |  April 01, 2019

Since the early days, the 12V network was sufficient to sustain a vehicle’s needs, as it only powers the bare necessities, such as fuel pump, water pump, lights, and radio. Features such as alarm and air-conditioning were optional back then.Over the last...

Specs Comparison: Updated Mercedes-Benz E-Class Vs BMW 5 Series

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Eric  |  March 27, 2019

The refreshed Mercedes-Benz E-Class was recently introduced in Malaysia, now with a 48V EQ Boost mild hybrid variant. The revised E-Class range, sans plug-in hybrid E350e, has three variants in total against archrival BMW 5 Series' two - the 530i and...

The New Mitsubishi Triton Against Its Rivals

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Arvind  |  February 19, 2019

The Triton is the latest model to join the crowded and competitive field of talented modern pick-up trucks. Four other major players include the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, and Isuzu D-Max - all boasting lifestyle-centric aspirations,...

An Easy Way To Make Your Car Quieter - Noise Insulation Solutions By ACOUSTEC

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Hans  |  February 18, 2019

Malaysians are known to be among the fussiest drivers in the region. Cars are expensive and a poor public transport network mean that many rely on their cars to get around. On the upside, our highways are among the best in the region.What this means is...

Toyota Vios 2019- How Much Has It Improved Vs Honda City?

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Siew Weng  |  January 29, 2019

The current generation Honda City (GM6) has been a sales hit since its launch in 2014. A facelift in 2017 that increased standard specifications and reduced prices further pushed its market leadership in the non-national sedan segment in Malaysia.It’s...

These Markers Tell You When It’s Time To Change Your Tyres

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Hans  |  January 21, 2019

When was the last time you’ve checked your car’s tyres? It’s easy to take for granted how much work these black, round rubbers on your car do. With a contact patch about the size of your palm, a tyre has to accelerate, brake, and steer your car. In the...

Perodua Aruz- How Does It Compare To Toyota Rush And Honda BR-V

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Siew Weng  |  January 16, 2019

The Perodua Aruz is the most expensive product that bears the Perodua badge exiting its assembly plant at Rawang.However, it is also one of the most affordable SUVs after the compact Haval H1. Compared to its internationally available competitors, the...

New Car Launches For 2019- Premium Brands

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Carlist News  |  January 12, 2019

The sales of new vehicles in the premium segment is at an all-time high, with a market share of above 5% last year (over 30,000 units)! Based on Carlist.my’s coverage of new product launches in 2018, the premium segment in Malaysia introduced over 50 new...

New Car Launches For 2019- Mainstream Brands

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Carlist News  |  January 10, 2019

Let's get straight to the list of new vehicles that are expected to be launched this year. Of course, those that are previewed at KLIMS 2018 will be briefly mentioned. PeroduaWe certainly can expect the new Perodua Aruz compact SUV to make a big...

Proton X70 vs Key Competitors - Which One Should You Buy?

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Eric  |  December 20, 2018

Launched a week ago, the Proton X70 is pitted against some well-established SUV nameplates in the market, such as the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester, and to a certain extent (due to its pricing), the Honda HR-V.Based on the...

Specs Comparison: Toyota Rush vs Honda BR-V

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Hans  |  October 19, 2018

For the good part of this decade, Toyota has been the ridiculed for the high prices and low safety feature of its cars, while Honda has been winning praises from the general public. The once-mighty Toyota, which used to be the best-selling non-national...

Quick Summary Of Brands: New Prices Without GST Here

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Siew Weng  |  June 04, 2018

Now that all the mainstream and premium brands have announced their new prices that have withdrawn the GST levy of 6%, we can tabulate all the prices here for a quick reference.The first few weeks of June 2018 will be the best time to purchase a new car...

New Car Launches for 2018 - Premium Brands

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Siew Weng  |  January 04, 2018

Mercedes-Benz CLS Starting off with the market leader, we can expect Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to introduce the new generation CLS in the second half of 2018.The all-new CLS brings with it Mercedes-Benz’s new design language and more...

New Car Launches For 2018 – Mainstream Brands

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Siew Weng  |  January 03, 2018

Seeing that 2017 has been a rather quiet period for some car companies, let’s take a look at what new cars we can expect in 2018Perodua SUV / New Alza The launch of the all-new Daihatsu Terios in Indonesia certainly sparks interest. Rumours of the...