All Car Reviews
Denza D9: Lock and load
12 June 2025
BACKED by BYD, Denza’s D9 sets its sights squarely upon those seeking a luxury seven-seater electric multipurpose vehicle (MPV).
This flagship family mover is set on swaying att...
8.1
Honda Civic 2.0L e:HEV RS: Easy-going, efficient
05 June 2025
HYBRID is definitely the way to go in enjoying good acceleration without burning a hole in the pocket on fuel bills.
Honda is not new to the game having introduced its version o...
BYD Seal AWD: Compelling all-rounder
29 May 2025
BYD Malaysia, under the stewardship of Sime Darby Motors, recently hosted a media drive for the day that would give local automotive journalists a taste of the fully-electric high-...
8.0
Peugeot 408 GT: French fascination
15 May 2025
THE Peugeot 408 GT blends French elegance with everyday practicality, modern technology and comfort.
Being the range-topper at RM196,055 on-the-road without insurance and finish...
Zeekr 009: Posh and pleasurable
01 May 2025
TO put its electric driving range anxiety to rest, Zeekr Malaysia organised a Kuala Lumpur-Penang drive in its strong selling Zeekr 009 “Tech-Luxury” multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) re...
7.6
Refreshed BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport: Bold nose, big drive
17 April 2025
If there’s one thing everyone has, it’s an opinion.
And few things split opinions quite like the grille on recent BMWs.
First seen on the 4 Series in 2020, the vertically exa...
Haval H6 HEV: 320km drive showcased fuel economy, advanced f...
10 April 2025
GREAT Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia recently organised a Haval H6 HEV Fuel Efficiency Challenge, highlighting the hybrid C-segment sports utility vehicle’s (SUV) exceptional fuel econo...
Omoda C9 PHEV: Trekking the wild side
03 April 2025
Cape Town, also affectionately known as the "Mother City" in South Africa, provides its roughly 4.8 million residents with a breathtaking view of Table Mountain as its backdrop rig...
6.8
Mercedes EQA 250: Urban electric vibes
27 March 2025
The car you are now reading about is the one that set in motion the electrification of Mercedes-Benz product line-up in Malaysia three years ago.
The EQ series later spawned the...
Michelin Primacy 5 tyre: Meeting demands of ICE and EVs
20 March 2025
Tyre development must evolve with automotive trends and following the strong sales progression of electric vehicles (EVs) in major markets, a new demand for tyres has emerged.
E...
Porsche Macan EV: Re-energised exhilaration
13 March 2025
It has been a decade since we last drove the Porsche Macan and that was in Leipzig, Germany as part of the pre-launch media drive programme.
How time flies and we are now drivin...
All-electric Leapmotor C10 SUV ticks all the right boxes
06 March 2025
The sports utility vehicle (SUV) market has long been a hotbed for contention.
And with Chinese brands with their all-electric lineup looking for what seems to be “world dominat...
New Kia Sportage: Versatile and stylish
27 February 2025
Rise and shine. It was one of those days where we had to wake up early for a day-long trip to the Selangor and Pahang hinterland.
The ride of choice: the new Kia Sportage. Its d...
8.3
Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S 4Matic+: Poking the pocket rocket
20 February 2025
Photos by MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star
EXCITING driving and Mercedes-Benz might seem somewhat of a mismatch but that staid perception wouldn’t hold water when AMG is in the pi...
Porsche Taycan E-xperience drive: Kuala Lumpur - Kuantan
13 February 2025
PORSCHE in Malaysia recently hosted the Taycan E-xperience drive that showcased the long-distance capabilities of its latest all-electric Taycan sports sedan as well as the conveni...
Mercedes-Benz E 350 e PHEV: Refined elegance, timeless prest...
06 February 2025
Our writer, Lee Pang Seng, drove and wrote about the Mercedes-Benz E 350 e plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) recently. His take on the Stuttgart sedan is here. George Wong als...
8.4
Mercedes-Benz E 350 e AMG Line: Best of both worlds
06 February 2025
Making that transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicle (EV) couldn’t be easier with the latest Mercedes-Benz E Class top variant in Malaysia, the E 350 e ...
7.9
Xpeng G6 580 Pro: Fresh and fluidic
23 January 2025
THE Xpeng G6, an all-electric C-segment crossover, has been an eagerly anticipated experience since making its Malaysian debut in August last year.
After a three-day evaluation,...
Guangzhou adventures: Zontes 368 scooter and 703 Adventure m...
16 January 2025
ZONTES in Chinese might mean eloquence, gentlemanly or even a unit of measurement for agricultural products.
Whatever it is meant to be, Guangdong Tayo Motorcycle Technology Co ...
7.6
Maserati GranTurismo (Mk2) Modena: Sharp and smooth operator
09 January 2025
FEW brands evoke as much admiration and prestige as one that bears the illustrious trident of Maserati.
As a testament to its rich motorsport heritage, blending the finest Itali...
News
All-new Mercedes‑Benz VLE: Over 700km (WLTP), 800V tech, Air...
Jaecoo 8 SHS-P debuts in UK: PHEV, 133km EV range, 1.5L turb...
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV updated in Australia: Longer EV ra...
Subaru Australia launches WRX AWD Club Spec Evo: 75 units on...
Jetour T2 SUV launched: RM157K, 2.0L turbo, 245PS/375Nm, 7DC...
GWM Malaysia: Raya Open Houses, March 28–29, April 11–12
TQ Wuling Bingo EV: ADAS standard on both variants
Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia (PESCM) 2026: Regi...
Ferrari Amalfi Spider: Soft top, 3.8L twin-turbo V8, 640hp/7...
2026 Proton S70: 7,157 bookings to date
Ferrari Amalfi introduced from RM1.1mil without duties, taxe...
Proton e.MAS supports government EV initiative
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