Review: Volvo S60 T6 | 306hp / 400Nm Sleeper Sedan
Consider this, a front wheel driven Volvo with 306hp, 400Nm. Who knew, that a Swedish marque known for building safe cars would put that kind of power on the front wheels, and is that even realistic? We’ll come to that later. In the same segment, the Mercedes-Benz C 250 AMG Line (2.0-liter turbo with 211hp/350Nm) is …
New Subaru Global Platform Explained
Subaru has pulled off the veil off their new Subaru Global Platform at the Singapore Motorshow 2017. The unveiling was made by Motor Image, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles across 9 countries in Asia. The new Subaru Global Platform is a brand new revamp of the company’s vehicle architecture, elevating overall vehicle performance and at …
Launch: 2017 Subaru Impreza makes regional appearance!
The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza just made its regional appearance at the Singapore Motorshow 2017 this weekend. It was launched by Motor Image – the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles across 9 countries in Asia – together with the introduction of the new Subaru Global Platform. The 5th generation Subaru Impreza is the first Subaru …
2017 Honda BR-V is here – Impressive 7-pax X-over from RM85k!
The BR-V has been a hot topic in the auto industry since the preview some 2 months ago. The Honda BR-V is said to have dynamic look of an SUV with but with capacity of an MPV. Honda Malaysia has officially launched the exciting new BR-V in KL today and has categorized the Mobilio-based vehicle as a crossover, …
How Intake Air Temperature affect Turbo Cars & Dealing with High IATs
Turbo cars rule the road these days, especially now with factory 1.6L and 2L 4 cylinder engines pushing reliable 200whp and even in excess of 350whp via a quick ecu reflash or piggyback chip. The term turbo lag is almost extinct these days as engine management continues to advance. But there’s one aspect that perpetually haunt forced …
Review: Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid – Electrifying First Drive
The market for B-segment hybrid sedans have long been dominated by Toyota’s Prius, a well established car of this segment for more than a decade now. It’s likely first to come to mind when you think of a hybrid car. There’s there Hyundai, with its ever growing market share in the US for passenger vehicles, …
Future Diesel: What’s B10 Biodiesel & Why Adding Palm Oil is good, MPOB Responds
The B10 Biodiesel received mixed reaction among motoring consumers lately, with the subject being engine reliability and long term benefits. The B10 fuel is essentially 10% palm methyl ester mixed with 90% fossil diesel. There’s the B7, which means 7% Palm. There’s even the B20 Biodiesel currently being used in Indonesia. It’s quite easy to understand …
Review: 2017 Porsche 911 C4S (991.2)
P-brained connoisseurs who indulge in that primitive side of Porsche can continue celebrating, although the 991.2’s latest instalment has greater appeal to new adopters and even the semi-haters. I’ve been an avid devotee of Porsche cars since forever, but never really appreciated the odd driving attitude of yester-911s. Yes, it is sophisticated and it is rewarding to drive but I just …
