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Review: (G02) BMW X4 – Power And Presence… Finally

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Arvind  |  August 24, 2018

The walkie-talkie clicks over, “You’re free to head out Mr. Arvind” – ahead, a perfectly round skidpad that’s just been doused with water reveals the perfect playground for an overgrown child like me. What I’m hoping to achieve is the modern-day...

Review: Honda Civic Type R (FK8) – Don’t Judge A Car By Its Rear Wing

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Hans  |  August 15, 2018

The mere mention of the Type R names evokes for better and for worse, a mixed feeling of both awe and doubt.Awe because the Type R is one of the last few remaining purist driver-only nameplates; three pedals, a stick shift and minimal driving aids. Doubt...

Review: All-New Subaru Forester Sampled - More Fizz, More Substance

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Eric  |  August 15, 2018

The all-new Subaru Forester, while looking eerily like its predecessor, is actually a completely new vehicle - inside and out.During the regional launch of the all-new Subaru Forester in Taichung, Taiwan, we had the opportunity to sample the new SUV in...

Review: New W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class – When Defence Is Harder Than Ever Before

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Hans  |  August 02, 2018

What do you do when you have to cede a commanding position to an overwhelming enemy force? You buy time for escape by throwing everything you have at the enemy, beer bottles included. That’s what Private Bill Speakman did during the Korean War when...

Review: Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC Sedan – Fit For All Occasions

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Gokul  |  July 30, 2018

More often than not, our closets will be full of clothes that are made for various occasions.At the same time, there will also be that one shirt which can be used for any occasion, the one that comes to the rescue when we just can’t decide what to wear....

Review: Kia Optima GT - A Matter Of Give And Take

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Aswan  |  July 18, 2018

With turbocharging fast becoming a mainstream powertrain option across all car manufacturers, the Koreans are no different. Kia, in particular, slowly introduced turbocharged petrol engines with their Koup Turbo, but that trickle-down effect eventually...

Review: New 2018 MINI Cooper S DCT- Fun Just Got Faster

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Siew Weng  |  July 12, 2018

Time surely flies when we are having fun. The current new MINI hatchback (F55 and F56), now in its third generation after BMW Group took ownership and revitalize the brand, was launched in early 2014, with the convertible two years later.This new...

Five Things We Will Miss In The Mercedes-Benz E350e

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Siew Weng  |  July 11, 2018

There seems to be a very brief lifespan for Mercedes-Benz E-class hybrid models here in Malaysia. The first hybrid E-class launched by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia was the E300 Bluetec Hybrid (W212) and was followed by the E350e Plug-in Hybrid with the...

Review: Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI – The Charismatic Swansong Of An Icon

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Arvind  |  July 09, 2018

Do cars only become icons only after they die? It’s a question I’ve asked myself over and over. Especially in the case of the BMW E30 M3, yes it was a fast car, handled like a precision instrument and enjoyed incredible success in motorsports.But in its...

Review: Toyota Harrier 2.0T Luxury – Late To Market But Worth The Wait

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Gokul  |  July 02, 2018

Between 2010 and 2013, the world witnessed the ‘birth’ of three automotive marvels which went on to be known as the ‘Holy trinity of supercars’.Arguably the most sought-after cars in the world at that time, these machines which most people in the world...

Review: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk 7.5 – The Challenge of Being No.1, Is Staying No.1

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Hans  |  June 30, 2018

The three-letter combination of G, T, and I are the alphabetic overlords when it comes to accessible driving performance. At the same time, the Golf GTI’s seat on the hot hatch throne is increasingly surrounded by hungry rivals from Stuttgart and...

Review: Honda CR-V AWD – Chart-topping Surefooted Practicality

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Eric  |  June 29, 2018

The SUV segment is synonymous with the Honda CR-V, having cemented its superiority over the two decades plus since it first went on sale in 1995.The Honda CR-V was not exactly the pioneer in the mainstream SUV segment, as the Toyota RAV4...

Review: BMW M5 (F90) – A Spirit Indestructible

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Arvind  |  June 20, 2018

They say there's a fine line between genius and madness, and that no great genius ever existed without a touch of madness. Madness in 1984, would have surely constituted lifting an engine out of a purpose-built racecar and placing it into a...

Review: F90 BMW M5 Driven On Sepang

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Eric  |  June 19, 2018

If the BMW M3 is for the young executive, then the larger BMW M5 is designed for the successful family man who wishes to chauffeur his family quickly.Now in its sixth iteration, the BMW M5 has grown up quite a lot, both physically and in terms of...

Review: Toyota Innova 2.0X– Crossover Meets MPV

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Siew Weng  |  June 18, 2018

The all-new generation Toyota Innova launched in late 2016 continues on the proven formula for this region. While many customers agree the Toyota Innova gets the people-mover task done very well, the overall image and design were just too down-to-earth....

Bridgestone Turanza T005A Raises The Benchmark In Premium Comfort Tyres

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Siew Weng  |  June 04, 2018

Bridgestone offers quite a wide range of tyres to suit customer as well as vehicle requirements. The Dueler range of tyres delivers a great performance mix of highway and terrain usage for SUVs and pick-ups, while Ecopia tyres have proven to contribute...

Quick Review: All-New 2018 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid (C27) - Major Leap Forward In All Aspects

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Siew Weng  |  May 30, 2018

The Nissan Serena has quite a long history in Malaysia. In fact, the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) can trace its roots to the ever popular, ever-reliable C22 Nissan Vanette.The Serena nameplate started with the C23 commercial van-based chassis (engine...

Review: Toyota C-HR 1.8L – Toyota Is Back, And Braver Than Ever

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Arvind  |  May 30, 2018

If the recent general elections have taught us anything, is that change is the only constant. Be it one person, a political party or even a whole nation, change is continuous, and adapting to change is key to survival and success.But change requires...