One thing remains consistent in the world of consumerism: products with the simplest designs age beautifully. From toilet paper to spoons, these designs have remained unchanged for centuries. There are also some great examples in the automotive world where car designs or silhouettes have remained unchanged despite decades of updates. The common theme among most […]
Sedans have generally always had the upper hand when it comes to fuel efficiency. The first generation Honda Civic was one of, and still is, the most fuel-efficient sedans of its time, delivering 40 miles per gallon. In more recent years, cars such as the Toyota Camry hybridToyota Prius, and Honda Accord Hybrids of the […]
It seems Renault can do no wrong at the moment, and the latest Twingo is perfect proof of that. As the world turns away from expensive, over-styled and overwrought electric cars, Renault introduces a light, simple, charming electric car that beautifully combines both classic and contemporary appeal. If it really can come in at under […]
BMW Group Malaysia has joined forces with the Selangor Technical Development Center (STDC) to take electric vehicle technical and vocational education in Malaysia to the next level through the BMW Next Generation Technician (BMW NextGT) programme. STDC’s technical automotive trainers will undergo hands-on training under the BMW Technician Qualification Framework, with specialist modules covering today’s […]
This Mercedes-Benz location in Bangsar needs no introduction, but perhaps the new concept does. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) and NZ Wheels today officially opened the doors of Stars@Mercedes-Benz Bangsar. It is the first Stars@Mercedes-Benz in ASEAN and only the third worldwide, after Ginza in Tokyo and Zurich in Switzerland. Ours is the largest of the three. […]
Why would a Proton eMas 7, which has been launched in Malaysia for almost a year now, need to be camouflaged? There is only one possible reason: this must be the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version. Those alloys certainly don’t look like those of the Prime or the Premium; they look more like the multi-spokers on […]
Rolls Royce When Republicans rejected the electric vehicle tax credit to give the oil and gas industry another $40 billion in subsidies, we knew it would likely hurt major automakers like Ford, General Motors and Hyundai. But you wouldn’t think it would hurt luxury and even ultra-luxury […]
The company that would later become Porsche was founded in 1931 and has established itself as an iconic performance brand. Five years later, Consumer Reports (CR) was launched as a nonprofit organization that provides reliable information on a range of goods and services. Yet the latter has not actually […]
Bradley Caslin/Getty Images Despite some significant safety issues – including those resulting from the fatal Air India Boeing 787 crash in June 2025 – the so-called Dreamliner remains a popular choice for airlines today. Boeing has delivered more than 1,175 Dreamliners through April of this year, and […]
Oh, General Motors, you’ve almost gone out of your way to confuse people with your engine size. We’ve already talked about how the Chevy 350 and Pontiac 350 are completely different engines, but there’s also the Oldsmobile 350. Oh, and the Buick 350, which was actually a 349, but […]