There was a time when launching a new car was a rather serious business. Manufacturers spent four or five years designing it, testing it, crashing it, testing it again and then, eventually, allowing a slightly nervous motoring journalist to drive…
Hybrid vehicles have earned a reputation for outstanding fuel economy, lower emissions and impressive reliability. However, one common misconception persists among many owners: because a hybrid spends part of its journey on electric power, the petrol engine requires less maintenance….
If cars could talk, yours might have complained long ago: “Why have I turned into a storage room?” The truth is, for many Malaysians, a car isn’t just a means of transport. Sometimes it’s a moving warehouse, a mini storeroom,…
There was once a time when buying a car involved a simple process. You admired it, researched it, sold a kidney, and then bought it. Today, however, the Chinese automotive industry has looked at that process and collectively decided it…
For decades the Japanese car industry has been built around one simple idea; if it wears a Japanese badge, it should ideally be built in Japan. That is why the news that Toyota Motor Corporation is preparing to sell Taiwan-made…
Hybrid vehicles promise lower fuel bills and cleaner driving, but many owners are surprised to discover that hybrids can suffer more mechanical wear in certain areas than conventional petrol cars. The culprit isn’t bad engineering; it’s how hybrids are designed…