The current generation of the Toyota Vios – fourth since the model line started in 2003 - was launched in 2023 – coming after the previous generation was around for some 10 years (with an extensive facelift in 2019)....
I have always wondered how higher powered BEVs these days handle twin motors or even triple DC electric motors set up. Some advanced hybrid systems like in the Omoda C9 PHEV have triple DC motors plus a turbo-petrol engine...
In my 20+ years of doing car reviews, there are only a handful of cars which I’ve wanted to keep on driving, never mind the destination. Some are very good touring cars while others are great for stitching up...
In the past 3 years of exploring into BEVs realm and shopping for a company car, I have often received comments like: “Doc, get the Zeekr 7X, it’s the best handling vehicle from the Chinese brigade.” Also superlatives like:...
BYD, the top New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer in the world, has been involved in a controversy with MITI which will affect its future presence in Malaysia. If there is no resolution, then Malaysians will be denied of its...
The Multi-Purpose Vehicle or MPV is a rather interesting breed. When you need one for the family as a people-mover, you would probably see it as God-sent: well catered for an expanding extended Asian family with your own parents...
The Toyota Yaris G is a short and sweet little thing — a solid B-segment hatch from UMW Toyota Motor that manages to pack a lot of character into its compact frame. Much like the car itself, this quick...
I have always had a soft spot for affordable and value-for-money automobiles (battery electric vehicles or BEVs included and even more so). Of course, many will digress on this automotive preference: upscale neighbours, professional associates, sportscar club friends (fiends?),...
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Specifically developed for the weather conditions of ASEAN, the Wet Mode improves grip and stability on wet roads.
More advanced than standard traction control, Wet Mode also adjusts steering feel to give the drive more confidence.
One of...
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The ZEEKR 7X, driven like a rallycar over a rough trail, shows that modern EVs are tough and safe - without engine noise and exhaust emissions.
Even on the road, the 7X has good driving dynamics with...
Although most Malaysians only came to know Geely when it became DRB-HICOM’s partner in Proton in 2017, the Chinese automaker actually made a very brief appearance in the mid-2000s. It wasn’t an official entry as it was probably a...
