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Buying guide and motorsport & automotive culture editor, long-time follower of F1 & prototype car technical design, and an amateur aerodynamics enthusiast.
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From Etios to Wish: The Toyota Models That Time Forgot in MalaysiaIn the Malaysian automotive landscape, the name Toyota is virtually synonymous with reliability, strong residual value, and a substantial installed base. Models such as the Vios, Hilux, and Camry are ubiquitous on our roads, a testament to Toyota's dominant position in the hearts of local consumers. Toyota registered 9,632 new vehicles in May 2026, securing third place among all brands nationwideCultureJul 18, 2026 -
Lotus Turun Harga Besar-Besaran: Emeya Turun Dari RM 555k Kepada RM 459k, Adakah Masa Sesuai Untuk Beli EV Mewah Sekarang?Pada Ogos 2024 ketika Lotus Emeya membuat penampilan sulung di Malaysia, harga permulaan tiga varian ialah RM 555,000. Kini, GT coupe empat pintu elektrik tulen Lotus yang sama, harga kemasukan sudah jatuh di bawah RM 500,000.Buying GuidesJul 17, 2026 -
Analisis Penuh GWM WEY G9: 442 PS, Jarak Pemanduan Elektrik 170 km, RM269,800: Adakah MPV Mewah Ini Berbaloi untuk Dibeli?Pada 29 Januari 2026, GWM Malaysia secara rasmi melancarkan WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV di MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. Ini merupakan model MPV pertama di bawah WEY, jenama mewah milik Great Wall Motor, dan juga model CKD kedua GWM di Malaysia (selepas Haval H6 HEV).Buying GuidesJul 17, 2026 -
An Analysis of the Japan-Spec BYD Racco: Technical Highlights and the Feasibility of a Malaysian IntroductionIn July 2026, a pure electric K-Car from China's BYD became a hot topic in the Malaysian automotive circle.NewsJul 17, 2026 -
CKD iCaur 03 in Malaysia: Is a 279 PS AWD Electric SUV for RM 129,880 a Smart Buy?From its launch in Malaysia as a fully built unit (CBU) in September 2025, to the commencement of local assembly in January 2026, and finally the official line-out of the CKD version at the Chery Corporate Malaysia factory in Shah Alam, Selangor in May, the iCaur 03 has achieved the transition from “imported” to “locally manufactured” in less than a year.Buying GuidesJul 17, 2026 -
Southern Johor Perodua Buyers' Guide: From Model Selection to Vehicle Delivery, Everything You Need to KnowIn Malaysia, Perodua is synonymous with the "national car." Whether you are a young graduate entering the workforce, a family buying their first vehicle, or a budget-conscious entrepreneur, there is always a Perodua model in the showroom that meets your needs.Buying GuidesJul 17, 2026 -
Does Kota Warisan Have a Proton 3S Centre? A Must-Read Guide for Sepang Car OwnersWhere is Kota Warisan? If you live in Sepang, work at KLIA, or frequently commute between Putrajaya and Cyberjaya, this name should sound very familiar to you.Buying GuidesJul 17, 2026 -
From Bosozoku to Autoshow Icon: How the Toyota Soarer Echoes Malaysia's JDM Culture RevivalAt last year's Retro Havoc 2025, hundreds of tuned machines gathered at The Curve, Mutiara Damansara. From classic JDM legends and widebody monsters to stanced builds, every car resembled a living piece of art. Among these dazzling show-stoppers, you might have spotted a Z10 Toyota Soarer sporting a classic Trust livery, sitting quietly in a corner.CultureJul 17, 2026 -
Used VW Jetta Drops Below RM 25k: Buying a German C-Segment Sedan on a Myvi Budget – Bargain or Money Pit?Back in 2016, a brand-new Volkswagen Jetta Highline would set you back RM 129,578 in Malaysia. Fast forward to 2026, and the very same car can be found on the used car market for around RM 25,000.Buying GuidesJul 17, 2026 -
GWM WEY G9: 442 PS, 170 km EV Range, RM 269,800 – Is This Luxury MPV Worth Buying?On 29 January 2026, GWM Malaysia officially launched the WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. This marks the first MPV model from Great Wall Motor's luxury brand, WEY, and represents GWM's second CKD (locally assembled) model in Malaysia, following the Haval H6 HEV.Buying GuidesJul 17, 2026 -
Lotus Malaysia Restructures EV Prices: Emeya Now from RM 489k with Major Spec UpgradesWhen the Lotus Emeya made its Malaysian debut in August 2024, the three-variant lineup started from RM 555,000. Today, the entry price for the all-electric four-door GT sedan has dipped below the RM 500,000 mark.Buying GuidesJul 17, 2026 -
VW Jetta Terpakai Harga Jatuh Bawah RM 25k: Dapat Sedan segmen C Jerman dengan Bajet Kereta Myvi, Untung Atau Rugi Besar?Pada tahun 2016, harga sebuah Volkswagen Jetta Highline baharu di Malaysia adalah RM129,578. Menjelang 2026, kereta yang sama dalam pasaran terpakai telah sudah turun kepada sekitar RM25,000.Buying GuidesJul 17, 2026 -
Toyota Soarer: Kiblat Kebangkitan JDM MalaysiaPada acara Retro Havoc 2025 tahun lepas, beratus-ratus kereta ubahsuai berkumpul di The Curve Mutiara Damansara. Dari kereta lama JDM, Nissan Skyline GT-R badan lebar hingga kenderaan gaya low stance, setiap kereta ibarat karya seni yang bernyawa. Di tengah pelbagai kereta pameran yang memukau mata, anda mungkin ternampak sebuah Toyota Soarer Z10 dengan cat reka bentuk Trust, diletakkan dengan tenCultureJul 17, 2026 -
F74 BMW 218 Gran Coupé in Malaysia: Is This RM 218,800 Luxury Premium Still Worth It?In June 2025, BMW Malaysia showcased the all-new, second-generation F74 BMW 218 Gran Coupe for the first time at the MY BMW World 2025 event. One month later, the official pricing was unveiled at RM 218,800 (on-the-road without insurance, inclusive of a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty). Buyers can upgrade via the BMW Service & Repair Inclusive (BSRI) package for RM 240,500 to secure a five-yeaBuying GuidesJul 17, 2026 -
Betul ke ada Pusat 3S Proton di Kota Warisan? Pemilik Proton sekitar Sepang wajib bacaDi mana terletaknya Kota Warisan? Jika anda tinggal di Sepang, bekerja di KLIA, atau sering berulang-alik antara Putrajaya dan Cyberjaya, nama ini pasti sudah tidak asing lagi bagi anda.Buying GuidesJul 17, 2026 -
Lotus 电动车大降价:Emeya 从 RM 555k 降至 RM 459k,现在入手豪华 EV 的时机到了吗?2024 年 8 月,Lotus Emeya 在马来西亚首次亮相时,三款车型的起售价为 RM 555,000。如今,同样是 Lotus 的纯电四门 GT 轿跑,入门价格已经跌破了 RM 500,000。Buying GuidesJul 17, 2026 -
GWM WEY G9 完全解析:442 PS、170 km 纯电续航、RM 269,800——这台豪华 MPV 到底值不值得买?2026 年 1 月 29 日,GWM Malaysia 在吉隆坡 MITEC 正式发布了 WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV。这是长城汽车旗下豪华品牌 WEY 的首款 MPV 车型,也是 GWM 在马来西亚的第二款 CKD 车型(继 Haval H6 HEV 之后)。Buying GuidesJul 17, 2026 -
二手 VW Jetta 跌破 RM 25k:用 Myvi 的预算买德系 C-Segment 轿车,是捡漏还是跳坑?2016年,一台全新的Volkswagen Jetta Highline在马来西亚的售价是RM 129,578。2026年,同样的车在二手市场上已经跌到了RM 25,000左右。Buying GuidesJul 17, 2026 -
从暴走族的叛逆到改装展的信仰:Toyota Soarer 如何成为马来西亚 JDM 文化复兴的缩影在去年的 Retro Havoc 2025 上,数百辆改装车齐聚 The Curve Mutiara Damansara。现场从 JDM 老车、宽体战神到低趴姿态,每一辆车都像是有生命的艺术品。而在这些令人眼花缭乱的展车中,你可能会看到一台挂着 Trust 涂装的 Z10 Toyota Soarer,安静地停在某个角落。CultureJul 17, 2026 -
Proton Kota Warisan 到底有没有 3S 中心?雪邦车主必看Kota Warisan 在哪里?如果你住在雪邦、在 KLIA 工作、或者经常往返布城和赛城,对这个名字应该不陌生。Buying GuidesJul 17, 2026

