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Arif Chan

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With a background in mechanical engineering, his employment history includes being an automotive engineer, a kitchen porter, an alternative-fuel researcher, and a motoring journalist.

New Toyota GR Yaris debuts with 8-speed automatic gearbox – 304hp, 400Nm

Toyota has unveiled the “evolved” or updated version of the Toyota GR Yaris and the popular hot hatch is now available with an 8-speed...

Android Auto improves EV integration – estimates battery percentage on arrival

Google has revealed several updates to Android Auto, and one significant improvement for EV owners is the improved route-planner which will be able to...

Indonesia’s CKD MG4 EV launched, approx. RM129k – 350km range, 6.6kW AC charging

MG Motors Indonesia has launched the locally assembled MG4 EV. Launched in its range-topping form only for now, Indonesia’s locally assembled MG4 EV costs...

Review: What’s the point of an automatic Toyota GR86?

If you grew up liking cars, one car that is probably constantly on your radar is the Toyota GR86 (or its predecessors), and it...

2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro specs revealed ahead of Malaysia launch – 1.6L TGDI,...

In a media briefing today, Chery Malaysia revealed preliminary specifications of the upcoming locally assembled (CKD) Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. Chery Malaysia has also...

No more charger hogging: Bosch and Cariad’s new automated valet charging relocates fully charged...

In countries with a high rate of electric vehicle (EV) adoption, charging an EV has become more of a hassle with long queues at...

The Tesla Model 3 is banned from Norway driving schools and you can probably...

Thinking outside of the box is oftentimes encouraged. However, it seems that the Tesla Model 3, its unconventional controls have caused it to be...

Nissan Almera gets new Kuro (Black) Package worth RM11k, new Glacier Grey colour

Edaran Tan Chong Motor has just launched a new factory-fitted Kuro (Black) Package for the Nissan Almera which transforms the car into the Nissan...

Goodbye Toyota Rush: 7-seater RWD SUV discontinued in Malaysia

Almost forgotten by most Malaysians, the Toyota Rush has been with us for five years, first launched in 2018. Often overshadowed by its Perodua...

BMW iX2 appears on BMW Malaysia’s website – launching soon?

A quick look at BMW Malaysia’s website suggests that the BMW iX2 may soon make its way to our shores. Currently only a blacked-out...