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Porsche did 300 km/h non-stop in the new 911 GT3 for 5,000 km, only stopping for fuel

April 9, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Two months ago, Porsche revealed the new 911 GT3 to the world but only now have they revealed the juicy secrets from behind that iconic shell.

Underneath that massive rear wing, which in itself is an engineering marvel, is a 4.0-litre naturally-aspirated engine with 510 hp and 470 Nm, and a 9,000 rpm redline!

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Facts & Figures: Bentley Flying Spur V8 arrives in Malaysia, from RM839k

April 7, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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After launching the 6.0-litre W12 version of the Flying Spur in February last year, Bentley Kuala Lumpur has now announced the arrival of the V8 model with a base price of RM839,000 before options and taxes

Under the hood now is a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with 550 hp and 770 Nm; good for a 0 to 100 km/h time of 4.1 seconds onward to a top speed of 318 km/h.

When less than 235 Nm is required and engine revs are below 3,000 rpm, the V8 engine will automatically and seamlessly shut down four of its eight cylinders for higher efficiency and lower emissions.

Occupants will not notice this as the switch happens within 20 milliseconds, about 1/10 of the time it takes to blink an eye. Bentley says this also improves fuel consumption by up to 16%.

Also contributing to the Flying Spur’s efficiency while improving its agility is the lack of “body fat”. The V8 model is some 100 kg lighter than the W12 model.

In striking a fine balance between comfort and agility, the V8 Flying Spur is equipped with adaptive air suspension and a 48V electric active roll control system for reduced body roll to ensure better stability and allowing it to corner flat.

The improved air suspension also contains 60% more air volume for an even more precise setup of the suspension, according to the drive mode selected.

This is done in accordance with Bentley’s research from the last 10 years, which has seen a shift in usage of the Flying Spur – from being chauffeur-driven to self-driven vehicles.

On the outside, customers have over 60 exterior colours to choose from to complement the standard 20-inch wheels. Inside, there are five different hides available, with an additional 10, should the customer opt for the Colour Specification option.

The cabin is furnished with Crown Cut Walnut trims as standard but the highlight of which has to be the Bentley Rotating Display with three different surfaces – a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 3 analogue dials, or just a plain wood surface.

The centrepiece of the rear section is the Touch Screen Remote that’s seamlessly integrated into the rear console. Users will be able to control features like the rear seat massage, air conditioning, and even the blinds with it.

Further adding to the opulent cabin is a refrigerator wedged in between the rear seats, behind the armrest. Operating temperatures can be as low as -6 degrees, with the fridge capable of accommodating up to six 330 ml cans or two full-sized champagne bottles.

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The Ferrari 250 GTO is probably the only car that’s literally worth more than its weight in gold

April 6, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Gold has always been the embodiment of wealth, partly because of its significance in jewellery, and also partly because it’s just a very expensive material – so much so that there’s even a saying that goes along the lines of “worth its weight in gold”.

While the saying is usually used figuratively to express a non-tangible value, there are actual physical things – albeit few and far in between – that are worth more than its own weight in gold, literally. One of which, is the Ferrari 250 GTO, as figured out by Reddit user, subtle_anarchist.

Antique Dealers — This particular Ferrari 250 GTO was sold for a whopping USD70 million in 2018.

The Ferrari 250 GTO is often regarded as the “Holy Grail” of collectibles. Only 36 individual units were ever built (in two body styles), so there’s the rarity factor at play. Couple that with the Ferrari clout, and the fact that these cars are all featured in many iconic races in the 60s, resulted in them regularly fetching more than USD40 million at auctions worldwide.

But one particular example of the Ferrari 250 GTO was worth more than the others: chassis number 4153GT, a Series I model that was sold for a whopping USD70 million just two years ago, setting the record for the most expensive car ever sold.

According to Ferrari, the 250 GTO weighs in at just 880 kg dry. At the USD70 million price, this particular unit of the 250 GTO costs USD79.55 per gram.

And what’s the price for pure gold you ask? According to the (very descriptive) website goldprice.org, the price for a gram of gold today is USD55.84. So if the Ferrari 250 GTO is made out of pure gold, it’ll “only” cost around the region of USD49 million. Let that sink in for a moment.

Now, of course, not every single Ferrari 250 GTO is worth USD70 million. But looking at how sought after this car is, it won’t be surprising to see it going past the pure-gold-price every now and again – and eventually even surpassing the current USD70 million record. The last unit listed at the RM Sotheby’s auction was sold for USD48.4 million in 2018.

You know how gold has always been the “go-to” option for someone looking for a relatively stable investment? Well, maybe it’s time for the rare earth material to move over for classic cars like these.

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Video: Can the Toyota Corolla Cross dethrone the Honda HR-V? – AutoVlog

March 29, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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The B-segment SUV space here in Malaysia, specifically in the non-national segment, has long been dominated by the Honda HR-V – Toyota just never had a worthy competitor in the arena, with the only option being the pricey C-HR. Well, that could all be changing with the introduction of the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross.

We were given the opportunity to sample the 1.8G variant about one week before the Malaysian debut – and we’ve got to say that it matched every bit of our expectations, and then more.

The most impressive aspect of the Corolla Cross, is most definitely the comfort levels within the cabin. On the move, the comfort-oriented suspension set-up soaks up road undulations with poise, while road imperfections are barely discernable no matter which seat you occupy.

Noise levels are also minimal, which surprised us as the entry-level variant doesn’t get the acoustic glass treatment on the windshield and front windows – the 1.8V has these as standard.

Even though the Corolla Cross is geared towards comfort, that doesn’t mean that it can’t handle itself, too. In fact, it’s quite the opposite – the TNGA platform underpinning the crossover once again showed its magical capabilities in transforming its road-holding capabilities.

Yes, it has a simpler, “budget-oriented” torsion beam suspension at the rear, but that doesn’t take away too much of the fluid handling characteristics that we’ve come to love on other TNGA-based models. And on the upside, you get even more space at the rear for your cargo – specifically 440 litres of space, the largest in its class.

There’s still a lot to talk about, so be sure to check out the full video above. If you’re more of a text-reading person, we’ve also published a quick first-drive impressions review of the Toyota Corolla Cross – check that out here.

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Mercedes-AMG A 45 S in M’sia now without Edition 1, CLA 45 S gets head-up display

March 27, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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The Mercedes-AMG A 45 S was launched here in Malaysia exclusively in a limited ‘Edition 1’ trim, which brought onto the car several additional exterior and interior features. For those still holding out on buying the pocket rocket, unfortunately the ‘Edition 1’ has now run out, and will be replaced by the “regular” A 45 S from here on out.

However, just like its predecessor, the new “regular” model still gets most of the kit that the Edition 1 model offered. Both the Aerodynamic Package (additional aerodynamic fins and splitter on the front apron, rear spoiler, and enhanced rear diffuser) and AMG Night Package (blacked out trims) have been retained on the new model, with the only noticeable difference being the removal of the Edition 1 decals.

The “regular” Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4 Matic+ also gets the iconic Panamericana grille up front, and the 19-inch alloy wheels are unchanged from the Edition 1 variant, matte black and all. Although the Edition 1 kit is no more, exterior colour choices still remain the same from before – you only get to choose between Sun Yellow and Designo Mountain Grey Magno.

Inside, the new regular model comes without the Edition 1 “dark aluminium” trim on the dashboard, replaced by a light longitudinal-grain aluminium trim. The Edition 1 steering wheel, wrapped completely in Dinamica microfibre, is also now replaced with a more “regular” AMG Performance unit that includes a touch of Nappa leather.

Otherwise, the new variant is essentially unchanged from the “Edition 1” variant. This includes all the mechanical bits, such as the 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four engine, making 421 hp and 500 Nm of torque, paired to an eight-speed DCT gearbox for a century sprint time of just 3.9 seconds.

Malaysia — It still comes with a Drift Mode!

The new 2021 Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4Matic+ is priced at RM437,673.41, on the road, without insurance, and inclusive of the sales tax exemptions (until the 30th of June), making it roughly RM5.6k cheaper than before.

Meanwhile, the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+ has also been updated for the 2021 model-year, with a new price tag of RM453,374.19 on the road, without insurance, and inclusive of the sales tax exemptions – approximately RM19.6k higher than before.

For that extra dough, you now get a new head-up display on the dashboard, displaying key driving information closer to the driver’s natural line of sight – particularly helpful when you’re having a little bit of fun.

Otherwise, the car is essentially unchanged from before, so do make sure to check out the full facts and figures from our launch coverage, here.

We’ve also compared the all-new Mercedes-AMG A 45 S (in Edition 1 form) against its predecessor, so make sure to give that a read before you splash down the cash!

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Lexus teases concept SUV as build-up to new brand vision and more

March 24, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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After a quiet 2020 and their last new model being the UX compact SUV which debuted in 2018, Lexus will announce details of their brand transformation next week, with at least one new product planned this year.

“This Spring, we will unveil our new brand vision, along with a new concept, which illustrates our intentions for the future and marking the beginning of the next generation of Lexus. Furthermore, we will launch the first model under our new vision within this year, and we will continue to introduce new models next year and beyond,” said Lexus International President and Chief Branding Officer, Koji Sato.

The automotive landscape definitely expects Lexus to equip the concept vehicle with production-ready electric propulsion hardware, as its key rivals from Germany all already have a product with zero local emissions. The full details of the new Lexus will be announced next week, March 30th.

The Concept Car does have a similar silhouette with the LF-30 concept from 2019, perhaps now with more conventional door hinges. But, what is the fin-like protrusion at the centre of the rear windshield?

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Video: Perodua Ativa H 1.0L Turbo full review

March 22, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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The Perodua Ativa is perhaps the biggest car launch to happen in our country this year, and for good reasons. Taking so many of Perodua’s “firsts”, expectations are sky-high for it to become the next “King of the Road”.

So, does the all-new Perodua Ativa have what it takes to succeed the beloved Myvi – and more importantly, satisfy the expectations of the demanding Malaysian customers? The man, the myth, and the joker – GC Mah, took on the task to find out himself, with the humble Perodua Ativa H.

The Perodua Ativa is fairly well-equipped across the board, with LED headlights and tail lights being standard-fit items on all variants to complement its new boxy, quirky exterior. The entry-level variant even gets an automatic high-beam function, while on the H and higher variants, the headlights get an adaptive driving beam feature, shutting off specific beams to avoid glaring other drivers.

And really, “value” is the name of the game here wherever we look, including inside the cabin. Fully-digital instrument cluster, a massive nine-inch infotainment touchscreen display – all of which youngsters would salivate over. And that’s before we even mention its safety features.

Lookin’ snazzy with the two-tone paint job!

Perodua’s Active Safety Assist (ASA) advanced driver assistance suite is standard across the board on the Perodua Ativa – even on the RM62k base variant. Sure, the range-topping AV variant does get a few more bells and whistle (making it the cheapest car in Malaysia to technically support SAE level 2 autonomous driving capabilities), but the standard ASA 3.0 on the other two variants isn’t too shabby either.

In fact, the ASA system on the Perodua Ativa has been updated to its third generation with a new set of stereo cameras, now supporting night-time operation, a wider speed range, as well as bicycle and motorcycle detection. That’s a lot of car for a RM62k price tag!

We’ve talked a lot about what it is, and so far, everything sure does look rosy. But what it is definitely not, is a more “premium” product competing directly against the Proton X50 – a car that many of you online like to compare the Ativa up against.

Heck, even on pricing, the range-topping AV variant is still cheaper than the entry-level X50 – so no, it’s not a direct competitor. They are targeted at different buying crowds, and full credit to Perodua – the Ativa does seem to have carved out a cozy little spot in that price point, offering incredible value to buyers shopping in that price region.

There are many other things that we can’t quite cover in this piece, so be sure to check out the video above, where GC Mah takes you through all of them in more details. As to whether the Perodua Ativa will be the next “King of the Road”? Well – that’s for you to decide.

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Video: This is the most original and immaculate R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R we’ve ever seen!

March 20, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Just seeing one on the road these days is a rarity; so imagine coming across an R32 Skyline GT-R, one that is more than 20 years old, that’s completely unmolested and getting to keep it for a week!

As we examined the little details, it just takes your breath away how much of the original trims, bits and pieces were still intact. It still had the original pedals, the original rims and even the original mats!

Minimal modifications, including an aftermarket exhaust system and adjustable suspension also meant that we could enjoy the R32 Skyline in its purest form – as Nissan intended it to be – and for a car old enough to be someone’s father, it still packed a hefty punch, and was every bit the “Gojira” we expected it to be.

Time and time again, we were approached, waved at, given the thumbs up wherever we went. Kids would point at the car, teenagers would be baffled at it and the older fanboys would just stop and gaze in awe.

Just what is the driving experience all about? You’ll just have to watch and find out!

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Video: Perodua Ativa quick walkaround – ASA 3.0 with first-ever turbo engine and CVT

March 7, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Possibly the most anticipated car of 2021, the all-new Perodua Ativa has arrived in three variants – X, H, and AV being the highest spec – with prices starting from RM61,500. Check out our spec-by-spec comparison here.

The Ativa is powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged engine making 98 hp and 140 Nm. Ensuring that power is delivered smoothly and efficiently is the task of a D-CVT transmission – a powertrain unlike any Perodua model before this.

If there are any doubts on the Ativa’s performance, they can be put to rest. When we were testing the new compact SUV on Perodua’s test track, it was eager and effortless to get it up to high speeds and it felt smooth doing it too! Read more about it here!

That’s not all, what we also noticed while cruising at speeds of around 120 to 130 km/h, the Perodua Ativa felt composed and wind noise was barely noticeable. Then again, we were driving on Perodua’s test track with smooth and properly paved tarmac so it remains to be seen how it’ll perform in the real world.

Inside, by far the biggest appeal of the cabin has to be the seats, which were well-padded and supportive, along with the instrument cluster. It’s by far the most high tech we’ve seen in a Perodua, and in a RM60,000 car.

Not only does it come four different meter displays, it even comes with an anniversary and birthday reminder but also a reminder for you to check your belongings and not leave your baby behind!

Find it unbelievable? Check it out at the end of the video!

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GoCar Subs adds new Sports category – Subaru BRZ, WRX from RM2,699/month!

February 22, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Daily driving a sports car might just become a whole lot easier starting today, thanks to GoCar Malaysia’s Subs car subscription service and its newly-launched Sports category.

As with the company’s other subscription plans, the new Sports category offers customers the experience the joy of “owning” a sports car, without any of the hassle from traditional long-term ownerships, such as maintenance costs, road tax, and depreciation.

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