CAR CRAZY

Here we have the younger brother of the BMW X5, sporting a new front face kidney-shaped like grille that enhances its sporty looks, the new enhanced BMW X3 continues to set standards in the visual aesthetics of compact premium SAV’s (Sports Activity Vehicle).

Launched in March of this year in Malaysia, the X3 also sports a redesigned front air-dam and new fog lights. It is surprising though, that the X3 looks like it has a rather low roofline even though it sits on all 17″ alloy rims. Some may find it awkward looking, due to it’s narrow-looking styling that is presented in this model, but then again, it’s a BMW, so expect some superb road holding. Read the rest of this entry »

When anyone ask’s me about the perfect sports car, non comes to my mind besides the Mitsubishi Evo. It somehow has a character that stands out and captivates all car lovers with it’s speed and design. Recently, at Detroits motor show held in January this year, Mitsubishi revealed the production version of the all-new Lancer Evo, which resembled very much like the concept of Prototype X.

The all-new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a high-performance saloon. This is undoubtedly their 10th release of the famous Evo, and it is said to go on sale first in the UK, March 2008. Read the rest of this entry »

In the past, drivers who were tormented by the scorching heat of the sun would turn to the use of conventional tinted film (which offer token protection) or the more effective BUT blatantly illegal reflective films. So, to overcome this, UMW Toyota in Malaysia has finally realized that there is a high demand for window tint, especially given the fact of our country’s hot climate, all year round. The Toyota Genuine Accessory window tint will be available on optional basis.

In their surveys which they conducted they have noticed that 70 per cent of Toyota customers in Malaysia have a high tendency to install this addition into their new cars. From my sources, it is said that UMW Toyota is targeting to implement this option somewhere middle of this month. So to all prospective Toyota vehicle buyers, this is indeed good news, as there is no longer a need to custom fit this at a outdoor accessory shop, when all this can be included at the point when you place an order at their relevant branches. Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s another round of information that may come in handy to all Toyota lovers in Malaysia. A whole new month has begun and UMW Toyota has yet again come out with loads of goodies and great deals to make life that much easier when it comes to purchasing a brand new Toyota vehicle.

Apart from their usual low down-payment schemes from last month, currently they have decided to let you have an option on some fabulous freebies as well. This is the promotion for the month of July from UMW Toyota for the Malaysian market : Read the rest of this entry »

Zoom-Zoom, sounds like a child playing with his toy car! It’s also funny that Mazda had somehow started using this same expression to launch their first next-generation model - the Mazda6, back in 2002. They somehow wanted to express their love for motion, by using the phrase Zoom-Zoom, as children tend to imitate the sound of an engine in that similar manner. More than just a mere brand slogan for them, Mazda wanted a different and unique approach in describing their ultimate goal: a totally unforgettable driving experience.

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It’s quite common these days that many people confuse themselves with figuring out the difference between a SUV and a 4WD vehicle. I’ve had many encounters of people distinguishing a Honda CR-V as a 4WD (4X4) vehicle or a Pajero as a SUV. Actually there are some logical differences between these two.

But over in America, It’s a norm to distinguish a four-wheel drive as a SUV. Over here in Malaysia, we rather tag the SUV (in short for Sports Utility Vehicle) as a vehicle being used for normal (bitumen) roads with a bit of off-road capabilities. 4WD’s (Four Wheel Drive) are used mainly by the off-road enthusiasts (dirt roads) where certain requirements are most needed, like a higher ground clearance level, comes with dual purpose tyres and a engine that sends equal amounts of drive to all the four wheels. Read the rest of this entry »

As mentioned in one of my earlier post regarding the launch date for the brand new Nissan Latio in Malaysia, well today the 22nd of June, 2007 a new breed of Nissan vehicles have arrived! Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (Franchise holders of Nissan vehicle sales in Malaysia) today, launched their all new Nissan Latio. The debut of Latio can be viewed at all their showrooms nationwide.

Currently the waiting period for these models are expected to be in the range of one and a half months to two months, once an order has been placed. Prices for the all new Nissan Latio is broken up into two different categories; Latio-Luxury and Latio-Comfort. If you’re wondering what are the difference between this two, here’s the list : Read the rest of this entry »

Good news for all Toyota owners in Malaysia! UMW Toyota (the franchise holders of Toyota vehicles in Malaysia) have made life that much easier now. Apparently they have come-up with a promotion to instill the added safety aspects that can be included into their vehicles. The Vehicle Tracking System is being offered at an attractive price by CSE Automotive Technologies Sdn. Bhd. (CSE) incorporating their VTS ICD 13 (CobraConnex) model.

Currently, they are offering as an added security feature to your Toyota vehicle, the recommendation that you may opt to install a vehicle tracking system to locate and recover your vehicle in the event of a theft or mishap. This security solution integrates GSM cellular technology, global positioning system (GPS) and Internet access which can provide comprehensive monitoring, tracking and the recovery of the stolen vehicle.

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One common feature I noticed in most car buyer’s, is their need to enhance certain characteristics found in their cars. Adding accessories or upgrading them has become a norm. So, I decided to have a section specially catered to such topics, Car Accessories. Being this the first post, what better way to start it off then to share a review of the latest trend these days - Bluetooth. One item that can be associated to this term would be Sony’s very first Bluetooth-enabled car audio player, the MEX-BT5000.

Imagine driving your car whilst listening to the radio and then suddenly the cell phone rings, and you try to answer the call with your attention now drawn on finding the volume controls of the player. Chances are you might manage to answer the call in time, hopefully without endangering other road users out there. So in situations such as this, it would be wise to have a hands-free cell phone and better still, a Bluetooth ear-piece. Read the rest of this entry »

One car that puts the Toyota design right at the top, would be the Toyota Wish. The Toyota Wish which is sold in Malaysia through UMW Toyota, is fully imported from Thailand. Overall its a modern and sporty looking vehicle with great substance in driving performance, that can cater for 7 persons comfortably or the additional space when needed.

To me, the greatest characteristics found in this great vehicle would be its appealing exterior and interior design that is accepted by most car lovers. Launched first in the year 2003 in Japan and “officially” by UMW Toyota, in May of 2006 in Malaysia. This model has done tremendously well in the market. After having a test drive on the Toyota Wish, you would definitely find it to be some what an outstanding driving experience. Read the rest of this entry »