Blame Tesla. The company sparked the acceleration of battery electric vehicle (BEV) development and its widespread acceptance by consumers, but it also turned cars into 4-wheeled gadgets. Step inside any modern car, especially one powered by electric motors and those coming from China, and you will be greeted by screens. Some might think this is all for the sake of modern minimalism, but having reviewed many recent models, it is more of an irritant in usability. Tesla introduced and somehow, con

CY Foong

Nov 18, 2024

You may think all pick-up trucks are more or less identical—and you wouldn’t be very wrong—after all, they all have similar sizes and proportions, all models offer diesel powertrains and 4WD traction, have comparable load capacities and mostly align in terms of creature comforts. But scratch beneath the surface of the all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton, and you’ll find a host of advanced features that set it apart. Designed for a new era, the all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton embodies the company’s “Al

Arvind

Nov 16, 2024

With a little over a month before the year ends, Peugeot is offering attractive promotions for all its models. All Peugeot models purchased during this ‘Year End Extravaganza’ promo period will enjoy a 7-year / 200,000 km (whichever comes first) warranty as standard. Without the promotion, the standard warranty for all Peugeot models sold in Malaysia covers for 5-year / 150,000 km. The extended warranty is an optional purchase, with prices ranging from RM 895 to RM 1,049, depending on the model.

Hans

Nov 15, 2024

The 2024 Nissan Kicks is set to debut in Malaysia next month, marking Nissan Malaysia’s first entry into the B-segment SUV category and introducing the latest-generation e-Power drivetrain to the local market. Unlike other hybrid systems, the e-Power system uses a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine (80 PS/108 Nm) purely as a generator, powering a 2.1 kWh battery and an electric motor that produces 129 PS and 280 Nm of torque to the front wheels. In the 2024 Kicks, only the motor drives the wheel

Arvind

Nov 15, 2024

It looks like Volvo has given up on Lynk & Co as the Swedish automaker announced it is selling its entire 30 per cent stake in the company to Zeekr. The transaction will cost Zeekr CNY 5.4 billion (RM 3.34 billion) which will be paid in cash and expected to close during the first quarter of 2025. Lynk & Co was set up in 2017 as a joint venture between Geely Auto (50%), Volvo, and Zhejiang Geely Holding (20%). Following the recent restructuring announcement, Zeekr will hold 51% of Lynk & Co while

CY Foong

Nov 15, 2024