We took the all-new 2023 Toyota Vios 1.5G on a fun road trip to Genting. Here’s what we think…

Toyota Vios 1.5G red front

We recently got the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant day trip behind the wheel of the all-new Toyota Vios 1.5G courtesy of Toyota Malaysia where we took a leisurely drive up to Awana Genting before winding our way back down again to Kuala Lumpur with the chance to get in a masterclass by master photographer…

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Mercedes-Benz Protection Programme adds awesome Star Protect and Star Protect Plus insurance and takaful solutions

Mercedes-Benz Protection Programme adds awesome Star Protect and Star Protect Plus insurance and takaful solutions 1

Mercedes-Benz Protection under the Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia (MBSM) has deployed two new insurance and takaful solutions dubbed Star Protect and Star Protect Plus to provide Mercedes-Benz owners with superior coverage and peace of mind with a host of extra benefits. Mercedes-Benz Service Malaysia and the new Star Protect and Star Protect Plus programme The improved…

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Mercedes AMG A 35 sedan launched in Malaysia 

Mercedes AMG A 35 sedan launched in Malaysia  2

The Mercedes-AMG A 35 4Matic sedan has just been launched in Malaysia at the Petronas Art Gallery in KLCC mall with seriously sporty good looks and a hefty turbocharged 2.0l engine under the hood. To be specific, the Mercedes-AMG A45 4Matic Sedan comes with an M260 turbocharged four-cylinder engine capable of cranking out 306 hp…

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Malaysia’s first DS Automobiles flagship store opens in Malaysia

Malaysia’s first DS Automobiles flagship store opens in Malaysia 3

Those who appreciate the finer things in life and seek personalised, refined aesthetics and state-of-the-art tech in their vehicles will likely find the name of premium French brand DS Automobiles on the tip of their tongue though finding their bespoke, beautifully hewn rides locally was a bit of a pipe dream . Fortunately, Naza Euro…

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Kia Stinger GT lands in Malaysia in two variants

Kia Stinger GT lands in Malaysia in two variants 6

One of Kia’s most anticipated rides is finally here in Malaysia and what a ride it is. The Kia Stinger is designed and inspired by the concept of being a bona fide gran turismo sports sedan and it aims to do so with a trifecta of speed, performance and comfort in every aspect of its…

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Perodua delivers their 18,000th Myvi for Chinese New Year

Perodua delivers their 18,000th Myvi for Chinese New Year 9

Since their inception in 1993, Myvi has grown from strength to strength and have grown to become a reputable provider of affordable compact vehicles in Malaysia. Their new Myvi has enjoyed a positive response from the public and they’re delivering their 18,000th Myvi 1.5 Advance just in time for Chinese New Year. To date, over…

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This new Bridgestone tyre helps you save fuel and more

This new Bridgestone tyre helps you save fuel and more 10

Mention tires and most armchair pundits will usually mention esoteric trivia that predisposes one tire type or another optimised for some outlandish scenario or function. Bridgestone however have hit on a tire design that is vastly more practical, handles all the usual challenges that Malaysia drivers encounter and tackles the most important factor every driver encounters…

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How Ford foils spies with custom paint jobs on test vehicles

How Ford foils spies with custom paint jobs on test vehicles 16

Car paparazzi make their bread and butter hanging out where all the world’s car makers test their prototypes on the road and all it takes is just one glimpse and a snap of a smartphone camera to reveal an unreleased design to the world. Not in the case of Ford’s new test rides though as…

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Ford survey shows Malaysians mostly want one thing in a new car

Ford survey shows Malaysians mostly want one thing in a new car 17

Ford recently did an interesting survey which concluded in June 2016 which asked the big question – what do buyers want in a car? The survey covered 9,509 drivers across 11 markets in the Asia Pacific region that include Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea. Out of the total sample, 786 Malaysians…

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Bosch goes touchy-feely with their new haptic feedback touchscreen

Bosch goes touchy-feely with their new haptic feedback touchscreen 18

While Bosch is best known for making some of the best power tools in the business, they’ve also been known to develop some pretty spiffy car hardware too. At a recent earnings call at their Malaysia headquarters, Bosch showcased a host of products across the range along with their next-gen neoSense haptic feedback touchscreen. Announced…

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