All Car Reviews

7.8
Honda WR-V RS: A delightful little car
29 February 2024
THREE days spent with the Honda WR-V RS range-topping variant certainly made for enjoyable drives for us in commuting to work and running our daily errands. The WR-V (Winsome Ru...
8.8
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro: Entry to upmarket lifestyle
22 February 2024
Photos by KAMARUL ARIFFIN THE Chery Tiggo 8 Pro comes fully loaded with high-tech features and performance usually reserved for vehicles priced at a segment above. As the oth...
SKILLDRVN Track Days: Feel the rush
22 February 2024
TRACK driving can be fun and expensive to partake in and more so when participating in a race. At the recent SKILLDRVN Track Days organised by Kegani Racing Academy, we had the ...
7.3
Mazda2: Compact urban runner
15 February 2024
MAZDA’S “Zoom-Zoom” philosophy is alive and well in its Mazda2 1.5 SkyActiv-G HB (Hatchback) High. Using the brand’s Kodo design language, this B-segment vehicle brings about a ...
8.2
Mercedes-Benz E 200: An E-nduring appeal
15 February 2024
THE Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the one that establishes the three-pointed star as the must-have limousine to reflect one’s achievement of success. Since its introduction in the 19...
7.8
2024 Toyota Vios 1.5G: Bigger and roomier, dazzling features
15 February 2024
Photos by SS KANESAN The new fourth-generation Toyota Vios is impressively kitted and stands out in its segment with a dazzling array of comfort and smart features, safety techn...
smart #1: Zapping away in style
08 February 2024
Fluidic and somewhat compact, the smart #1 is an electric vehicle (EV) that provides comfort, connectivity and convenience in any drive. Available in Premium and Brabus variants...
8.8
2023 Range Rover L460 SWB HSE P530: Regal overdose
25 January 2024
The Range Rover L460 delivers quiet and luxurious experience akin to being ensconced in a cocooned five-star hotel room. Our test drive unit was a standard wheelbase (SWB) five-...
Porsche Cayenne: Multi-talented force
18 January 2024
SINCE its global debut in 2002, the Porsche Cayenne has yet again continued its success as a sports utility vehicle (SUV). Sime Darby Auto Performance, the authorised distributo...
6.4
Suzuki Jimny Rhino Edition: A loveable retro
11 January 2024
Retrospective, robust and rudimentary are a few words that come to mind with the Suzuki Jimny Rhino Edition. Priced at RM174,900 (on-the-road without insurance), this particular...
Toyota Prius and Hilux diesel hybrid, BEV, FCEV: Test drives...
11 January 2024
The fifth-generation Toyota Prius hybrid and three Toyota Hilux green energy prototypes, namely a diesel hybrid 48V, an all-electric (BEV) and a hydrogen fuel cell electric (FCEV) ...
8.6
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Max AWD: Fashionable corner carver
04 January 2024
Photos by KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star THE all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 stands out on the road with its bold, sleek, sporty sedan styling. Its flowy, aerodynamic design inevitabl...
7.2
Kia Niro EV: Nice car bogged down by sticker price
28 December 2023
It certainly looks like your regular SUV albeit with a striking paintjob and headlights/taillights that add a dramatic flair to the exterior. The faux upper grille may suggest t...
8.4
Kia Carnival 11-seater: Big and people-friendly
21 December 2023
The Kia Carnival is the pinnacle of premium comfort, convenience and functionality in the realm of multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs). Now in its fourth generation, the Carnival is t...
BFGoodrich: On a trail-blazing mission
14 December 2023
FOR those who use caterpillar tracks or anything but wheels for their daily drive, this article might not concern you. For the rest of us who don't use a battle tank or vehicles...
7.8
2023 Kia Sorento 2.5L AWD: Agile driving, punchy powertrain,...
07 December 2023
Photos by RAJA FAISAL HISHAN THE local automotive industry has been introducing new three-row seating vehicles that are always popular with large families or those wanting spaci...
All-new Honda CR-V 2024: Enhanced drive with more comfort
30 November 2023
IT seemed almost like yesterday when we took the first-generation Honda CR-V (Comfortable Runabout Vehicle) for an impression drive at Honda’s proving ground in Japan more than 20 ...
8.7
Kia EV6 GT-Line: Speedy and sleek EV
30 November 2023
Combining cutting-edge technology with a striking design, impressive performance and sustainability, the Kia EV6 GT-Line is undoubtedly a choice that commands respect as an electri...
Mercedes SUVs: An escapade to Penang
23 November 2023
THE SUV (sports utility vehicle) rivalry is just as clearly seen in the premium sector to reflect the changing tastes in general. Mercedes-Benz is certainly not sitting still wi...
MINI Electric: Fun, premium and zero-emission
07 November 2023
There's no better time to drive home a 3-door MINI Electric premium compact car, as the financing instalments can be from RM1,646 per month via Easy Drive Financing, or interested ...