All Car Reviews

8.4
Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo: A wild wagon
11 May 2023
The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is the station wagon version of the all-electric Taycan sports saloon, and with an extended roofline, offers more rear headroom and ample cargo spa...
7.2
2023 updated Nissan LEAF: refined and practical daily drive
04 May 2023
AFTER nearly 300km and two nights spent with the 2023 updated Nissan LEAF battery electric vehicle (BEV), our main takeaways are that it’s a smooth and refined machine, and with ov...
Chery: Making a big leap
04 May 2023
Founded in 1997 as a state-owned enterprise in China’s Anhui province, automaker Chery has since outgrown its reputation as a builder of small passenger cars for its domestic marke...
Toyota GR and GR Sport: Fast and fun
27 April 2023
UMW Toyota’s recent launch of its three latest Gazoo Racing (GR) range of vehicles and two GR Sport vehicles was certainly an impressive display at the Sepang International Circuit...
Proton X90: Primed for big success
20 April 2023
The Proton X90 should be another hit for the national automaker, if its price tags can strike a chord with those who want a large, powerful and premium three-row SUV (sports utilit...
Peugeot Landtrek: Bold foray
13 April 2023
For Malaysians, the Peugeot brand has always been associated with sedans, hatches and SUVs for the longest time. Now they have to wrap their heads around the fact Peugeot also h...
Honda Civic e:HEV RS: Frugal yet powerful
07 March 2023
We had a positive impression of the Honda Civic e:HEV 2.0L RS during the media preview late last year at the Sepang International Circuit and this was further enhanced in the recen...
Fun served cold: Ice track driving with Volvo
16 February 2023
Extreme cold is not a feeling that hits home until you experience it in all its naked brutality. One place that delivers it in spades is Kiruna. It’s a small Swedish town with l...
First drive: Porsche Macan
19 January 2023
The Macan has been a Porsche mainstay for years, catering to those who want a compact luxury SUV with sporty credentials. And as the lowest-priced model, it helps to expand the ...
Honda HR-V Turbo V: Serving up a kick
01 December 2022
OUR stint with the latest Honda HR-V Turbo might not be over a longer distance against the HR-V e:HEV RS hybrid during the recent east coast drive but it still left us comparativel...
7.8
Hyundai Ioniq 5: Bold & electric
17 November 2022
It's a funky-looking car. It draws stares and queries from passers-by, who will often stopped by to ask for little nuggets like charging time, range and price. Yes, the Hyundai ...
First drive: Ora Good Cat
03 November 2022
UPDATE: Pre-booking started from Nov 11, 2022   China boasts of the biggest EV (electric vehicle) market in the world currently and it was a matter of time before the pe...
Mercedes-Benz EQ range: An electricfying mission
20 October 2022
THE historic coastal city of Melaka lay in wait for a loose convoy of Mercedes-Benz’s latest offering of its fully-electric EQ line-up. The all-CBU (Completely Built-Up - fully ...
Honda Civic e:HEV RS: More zeal with hybrid power
13 October 2022
Hybrid cars with the immediate application of strong electric torque are the reason why they take off quicker in a standing start, such as 0-100kph sprints, against non-hybrid vehi...
Honda HR-V e:HEV RS: Fun and frugal
06 October 2022
THE latest Honda HR-V has certainly been expanded in its model range to cater to a more diversified clientele and a notable one is the hybrid version, the e:HEV RS. While those ...
7.6
Nissan Serena S-Hybrid: Upscale ambitions
01 September 2022
Multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) come in all shapes, sizes and pricing to suit different budgets. There’s a good selection from under RM100,000 and up. If your appetite to spend...
Kia Carnival CKD: Going local and upmarket
18 August 2022
 The Kia Carnival is certainly going ‘places’ since it was introduced early this year by being ‘localised’ and venturing further upmarket with fewer seats to pander the more discer...
New Perodua Alza: In new orbit
18 August 2022
Perodua has a problem that's good to have — demand is outpacing supply. As a budget automaker, the popularity of its cars continue to grow and sales are doing well even in challeng...
8.1
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 AMG Line: King of the hill
04 August 2022
WHILE many sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are often marketed with a full seven-seater capacity, they usually come with a third row that are suitable for children or young adults at...
Proton X70 1.5 TGDI: Frugal run
04 August 2022
In this new age of small displacement turbocharged engines, more carmakers are coming on board and Proton is the latest to follow suit. Yes, it’s natural to raise one’s eyebrows...