It was almost two years ago, when I first acquainted myself with the Suzuki Ertiga at the Bangkok International Motor Show. After the show, the Ertiga made it into the list of cars that we may not see here. How wrong could I have been. Three months later, Proton signed the all-important MoU with Suzuki, opening the doors to Suzuki’s …

Since being introduced in 2003, Toyota has been very successful in the B-segment market with the Vios. It is one of the most preferred models among Malaysians, making it the best-selling non-national model in Malaysia for 11 years. Following this success, UMW Toyota Motor has introduced the refreshed Vios that comes with a slew of improvements to make the most …

Alongside the Proton Saga, the Proton Persona is perhaps the national car maker’s second best selling model, as the Persona offers a reasonably large saloon for not a lot of money. Given so, the Persona was an extremely dated model in Proton’s lineup, having been on sale since 2007. The Persona, which was originally based on the even older Proton …

There are hundreds of automotive brands that produce and mass market relatively good cars out there, but very few focus on “ultimate sheer driving pleasure” like BMW. While there are a plethora of BMWs for you to choose from, the bread-and-butter of BMW, the 3 Series is well regarded as one of the more decently priced must-have rides for petrol-heads …

Can you remember the last time you drove an Audi? Well, here’s one you should consider testing, now. The Audi A6 has been a segment leader that builds its sterling reputation with impressive features, high-tech luxury and smooth power delivery. However, through the course of its life cycle, cars become obsolete quickly as newer models appear with even better upgrades. …

The all-new Ford Ranger is quite possibly the company’s most important model for Ford Malaysia. Ever since it entered our market in October this year, the company’s overall retail sales in Malaysia jumped 30% from the previous month (September) to 1,095 units. Its sales momentum continues to soar in the following months where out of 830 units sold in November, 707 …

MINI has always been associated with fashion for so many decades. In the 1960s, Mary Quant, a Welsh fashion designer and British fashion icon invented a shorter version of skirt and called it the miniskirt, naming it after her favourite make of car, Mini.

It’s hard not to fall in love with the ubiquitous Ford Focus. Since it was launched back in 1998, this best-selling vehicle nameplate has been one of buyers’ favorite choices with more than 12 million units sold worldwide. However, as technologies proliferate, competitors multiply, and products become obsolete almost overnight, automakers need to stay on top of the game by …

They say symmetry is the key to good design, well, apparently, Hyundai didn’t get the memo when they came up with the Veloster…

If there’s one thing we’ve come to realise, is that Honda is very good at identifying trends and stealing the limelight with a new product before the segment begins to peak. Earlier this year, the company entered a brand new segment with the all-new HR-V. Its presence in our local market has caused quite a stir in the automotive industry, …

Let’s face it, while MPVs may not look cool, sexy or sporty, consumers buy them because they’re a logical choice for hauling their large families with all that extra luggage to boot (pun intended). However, if you’re looking for something that’s a little bit more flashy and looks similar to the eccentric yet loveable Citroën DS5 hot hatch, perhaps the Grand C4 Picasso, …

What you drive says a lot about you. It reflects your personality, status, financial independence and success. What’s more, certain types of rides frequently appeal to certain demographics, case in point, the Honda Civic…

Peugeot claims that the all-new 308 is positioned to be the leader in the highly-competitive C-segment, rivaling the ever popular VW Golf and Ford Focus. That sounds like a very tall order to fill, but it seems like the 308 is off to a good start, as last year, a jury of 58 journalists representing 22 European countries crowned the 308 as …

For quite some time, I had the bragging rights of telling the whole world that I owned the best-selling car ever in Europe, the Ford Fiesta. Well, that was before the Mazda2 came into the picture recently, so yeah, it’s a love-hate thing with this car…I hate the fact that I love it; or hang on, do I love the …

Let’s get this out of the way. The Golf R Mk7 is most definitely VW’s attempt to offer something more hardcore for those who think that the GTi has yet to exceed their expectations. If you love a comfortable and smooth ride-feel, you can stop reading because the Golf R is probably not your cup of tea. But if you’re …