Enter the Kriss successor

  AFTER 13 years, Modenas has finally come out with the replacement for its number one moped, Kriss. The CT110 uses a new chassis and body, but with an updated 111cc 4-stroke SOHC single engine from the Kriss. The two engines have the same power output (8.8hp), but while the Kriss engine was designed to last 10 years, the CT's updated engine should go for 15. Modenas invited us to have a go at the CT110 on the new Ayer Keroh go-kart/kaprix track. Click here to read more.

Mad and mean Toyotas

  FANCY a 416hp V8 powered Lexus IS-F or a 323hp supercharged Toyota Aurion TRD? Naza World announced the arrival of these two mad saloons in the Malaysian motoring market with a media preview of the two cars at the Naza Auto Mall recently. Sitting on 19-inch forged alloy rims resembling a gathering of samurai swords, with a muscular front bonnet and wings, the Lexus IS-F looks like it means business.  Click here to read more.

Mad Toyotas

Fancy a 416hp V8 powered Lexus IS-F, or a 323hp supercharged Toyota Aurion TRD? NAZA World announced the arrival of these two mad saloon cars in the Malaysian motoring market with a media preview of the two cars at the Naza Auto Mall recently. Click here to read more.

Terrific terrier to reckon with

Sleek, curvy and stylish, the new Mazda2 is a terrific and agile terrier in city driving. The five-door hatchback's compact size, lightness, accurate controls and tight turning circle are great to take on narrow streets. On the highway, it is more than capable of darting and dashing around admirably. Since its debut in 2007, the Mazda2 has gone on sale in more than 70 countries. The new Mazda2 is unusual for countering the trend that sees cars getting bigger and heavier each time they're updated.Click here to read more.

Mazda CX-7 a hot seller

The SUV (sport utility vehicle) segment here has a new addition with the arrival of the updated Mazda CX-7. Prima Merdu Sdn Bhd is the exclusive importer, and Bermaz Motor Sdn Bhd the distributor of Mazda cars in Malaysia. The five-seater CX-7 comes in two variants, namely 4X2 and 4X4. Built on a modified Mazda6 platform, it has a MZR 2.3 Direct Injection Spark Ignition (DISI) Turbo engine with a six-speed transmission.  Click here to read more.

Dazzling and dynamic Forte

The Kia Forte is an exciting entry into the C-segment here which is dominated by the likes of the Toyota Corolla Altis and Honda Civic. This is underlined by its size which is similar to the Corolla Altis and Civic. The Forte, which is the replacement model for the popular Kia Spectra, is also pitted against the Toyota Vios, Honda City and Nissan Latio here due to its price tag.  Generously equipped with safety and passenger comfort features, the Forte certainly charmed us during a sneak media preview of the car in Penang last Wednesday.Click here to read more.

Green power, the BMW way

Try pitching a diesel car to a female driver, and she'll probably respond with a blank "huh."For the average Malaysian woman, the idea of owning a diesel car is, well, just that - an idea. No woman in her right mind would consider one.Diesel cars, for starters, are noisy - who can ignore the engine's distinct clucking sound? Then there's the association with lorries and pick-ups, and the misconception that diesel vehicles are dirty.And finally, no girl I know wants to line up with dusty trucks to fuel up at the station.Click here to read more.

Nissan's Z appeal

Nissan's technological "halo" cars will always carry the GT-R badge, but to discerning motoring enthusiasts, the brand's purest sports car is found in the Z-car lineage.When Nissan Motors launched the 350Z in 2002, the motoring press hailed it as a brilliant driver's car. Although minor issues did dent its everyday appeal, Nissan listened to feedback from the press and customers alike when designing this, the sixth-generation Z car, the Nissan 370Z.Click here to read more.

Refined cars, defined class

One thing we discovered this year is the abundance of new sports utility vehicles (SUV) in the market. Unlike SUVs of old, modern versions offer car-like comfort, decent handling and good fuel efficiency. Since many are rarely driven off the tarmac, the all-wheel-drive (AWD) system using viscous coupling is the preferred choice. This genre has also gone beyond the realm of housewives and is creeping successfully into the circle of elitists.Click here to read more.

Grown up Subaru

The Subaru Legacy has always been able to bask in its own individuality in the premium executive car market.With the new Impreza, there has been whispers of Subaru losing that individuality with its new model range appealing to a broader audience.TC Subaru Sdn Bhd invited media representatives to test drive the fifth generation Subaru Legacy and fourth generation Outback in Singapore before their launch.The Legacy has a muscular and bulkier appearance with its enlarged headlamp cluster, clean lines and tidy rear.Click here to read more.