Cruise Control returns this week brimming with news from in and around the automotive world, with more electric vehicles announced for the local market. Top on our anticipated list of new EVs is Volvo's EX30, which will be the Swedish giant's contender in the B segment. Another car vying for attention in the same segment will be GAC's GS3, now facelifted and locally assembled ready to provide useful options for those interested. Globally, Honda are also making moves in the B segment after unveil...
May 17, 2023•29 min
Cruise Control returns this week with a slew of new SUVs entering the local market, headlined by Proton's launch of their new seven-seater, the X90. Japanese car makers Subaru also have a new and improved four wheeler in their ranks now, as the Forester 2023 takes the roads with an improved EyeSight technology from its predecessor. Fresh off its debut at the recent Malaysia Autoshow, Chinese manufacturers Hozon Auto have jumped on the bandwagon with their cute & compact EV dubbed the Neta V,...
May 10, 2023•45 min
Cruise Control returns this week to usher in the arrival of Hyundai's brand new compact SUV, the Creta. The fully imported car jumps straight into the competitive B-segment, so it remains to be seen how it will perform in the market given its relatively high price. We also discuss last week's big news on a whistleblower's claim of 'procedural irregularities' practiced by Toyota and Daihatsu, to examine its impact on the respective brands' presence in the market. We round it off with Daniel's top...
May 03, 2023•34 min
Cruise Control is back this week with the latest headlines from the local and global automotive markets, as our petrolheads preview a new B-segment SUV by Hyundai, Lotus' electric hyper-SUV, together with BMW's latest electric sedan. We also discuss the probabilities if and when an electric car gets repossessed by the bank, and rounding it off with Daniel's glowing impression of the brand new 2023 edition Toyota Vios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 19, 2023•44 min
Cruise Control returns this week with news about a new Mercedes Benz GLC 300 - now available as an imported edition, Peugeot sprucing things up with a special edition package for their 2008 compact crossovers, as well as Volvo's brand new Certified Damage Repair Centre that just opened in Auto City, Juru in Penang. We also discuss the coming and going of an American badge seemingly lost in the ASEAN markets, as news of Chevrolet's Blazer EV arriving in our region emerge. We round it off with Dan...
Apr 12, 2023•28 min
Cruise Control returns this week with plenty to talk about. At the recent unveiling of the Proton X90, the absence of both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on its infotainment system begs the question: should the software be included as a standard, or should brands develop their own systems - which is what General Motors are planning on beginning 2024. We also discuss the MITI Minister's visit to China recently, the development of NEVs plus Daniel's grouse on the different types of registration pl...
Apr 05, 2023•37 min
Another week brimming with news from in and around the automotive industry, our Cruise Control guys were excited to get a sneak preview of Proton's latest seven-seater SUV, dubbed the X90. Jaguar Malaysia have joined the EV revolution in this country by introducing their first EV, the sporty I-Pace compact crossover. Daniel also shared his thoughts on Transport Minister Anthony Loke's recent announcement regarding Puspakom, as well as the Prime Minister's suggestions for higher taxes for luxury ...
Mar 29, 2023•36 min
This week on Cruise Control our petrolheads look ahead to an all-new Toyota Vios, which is set to rock the local market judging by the half-a-million units that are on the roads. The popular family sedan comes with a new look plus a longer wheelbase while still maintaining its modest 1.5 litre engine. Also new in the market is Peugeot's debut in the pick up truck department, unveiling the turbo diesel powered Landtrek truck; while Honda prepares to phase out their seven-seater BR-V to make way f...
Mar 22, 2023•34 min
This week on Cruise Control, we trawl through some headlines in the global automotive markets as we welcome a few new looks by Hyundai, Mercedes Benz and Kia. We also discuss a new development in the European Union's plan on phasing out internal combustion engines (ICE) from their markets by 2035, and what effects it has on the global scale. We end with Ford's latest large & luxurious SUV, as Daniel got behind the wheels of the Ford Everest Titanium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Mar 15, 2023•41 min
Cruise Control returns this week previewing a couple of interesting new launches in the local market, as Kia unveils their flagship SUV, the all new Sorento, now locally assembled. On the luxe end of things, Maserati's Grecale GT added a hybrid engine to its variant, plus a sneak preview of the second generation Hyundai Kona set to hit the international markets soon. We also discuss the quiet disappearance of Volkswagen Golf's R Line from VWs local showrooms, and rounding it off with Daniel waxi...
Mar 08, 2023•31 min
Cruise Control returns this week after a revision of the national Budget 2023, adding more building blocks to boost the take-up rate for electric vehicles. Also, the latest on Tesla's impending arrival into the Malaysian market, following MITI's approval for the American company to set up shop in Malaysia. Globally, BMW's recent recall of over 90,000 units of EVs in China raised a few eyebrows, but ultimately proved to be the right thing to do. We complete this episode with a drive review of a r...
Mar 01, 2023•34 min
In this week's edition of Cruise Control, we preview Toyota GR's new fleet of vehicles, as well as new models by Maserati, Isuzu and Mercedes Benz. As we previously discussed, Japanese giants Toyota are well on course in their bid for market domination with this week's introduction of not one, but five models that's been given the Gazoo Racing nod. Also new in the market, Maserati's Levante GT enters the game featuring a hybrid engine, Isuzu's D-Max gets an upgrade for their 2023 models, and the...
Feb 22, 2023•48 min
This week on Cruise Control, we look forward to the digitalization of JPJ (finally!), review yet another electric SUV, and welcome a slew of new cars to the local automotive market. Perodua's all new Axia is now out, and the company has high hopes that the compact hatchback will do well in the markets this year. Range Rover's classic luxury SUV, the L460 is another fresh drop, as well as Audi's flagship electric supercar, the e-Tron GT Super Tourer all available for booking. Sniffing around the ...
Feb 15, 2023•35 min
Cruise Control returns this week with a look ahead to a couple of upcoming launches by Perodua and Toyota respectively, a quick chat with the CEO of Volvo, complete with a test drive of a top-of-the-range Mercedes Benz C Class. Local car makers Perodua are sprucing up 2014's Perodua Axia, breathing new life into the popular compact car with an all-new platform and design. Bookings are already open, so check your local Perodua showrooms to have a look. Toyota are also adding another SUV to their ...
Feb 08, 2023•33 min
In this week's edition of Cruise Control, our trio of petrolheads preview a couple of incoming luxury SUVs, take a slightly longer Beemer for a drive, and peep into the thieves market to see which vehicle is the most susceptible to thefts! Big & burly are the flavours this week as Hyundai and Range Rover both unveiled mammoth luxury SUVs respectively, the Korean automakers announcing a facelift edition of the Palisade, while Range Rover also prepare for the official launch of the classic L46...
Jan 25, 2023•32 min
This week's edition of Cruise Control returns with two launches, leads on Chinese electric vehicles, topped with a buyers guide to a slightly dated electric car. Kia just unveiled an all-new look to their flagship SUV, the Sorento, which will be locally assembled. Elsewhere, Peugeot is set to launch their first pick-up truck in years, as the Landtrek prepares for a local release. Our conversation goes into more electric vehicle territory, as Daniel predicts more EVs from China that's set to rock...
Jan 18, 2023•36 min
Cruise Control returns this week with a look ahead to a better year in the local automotive industry. Our trio go through the headlines of the week, beginning with BMW's upgraded 3-series fleet, revitalized and ready to impress. We also take note of Perodua's performance in 2022 and look forward to their plans for the coming year. JPJ has also promised a more streamlined digitalisation process, as well as a possible upgrade on our road tax stickers - which we welcome with open arms! We also brea...
Jan 11, 2023•33 min
Cruise Control returns on our first episode in 2023 promising the latest in local launches; a battle between two cars from the same company; and a drive review of an electric car, picking up swiftly from where we left off. On the local front, Volvo unveiled their latest all electric vehicle as the sporty C40 Recharge arrives to satiate customers looking for a coupe type SUV. Honda recently linked up with Bomba in their efforts to prepare rescue personnel in handling road accidents involving thei...
Jan 04, 2023•40 min
This week our petrolheads sift through the latest launches in the local market, discuss a little bit about Proton's upward bounce in the last couple of years, and round off with a guide to purchasing a used luxury sedan that you can drive home for below RM70k. Hot off the press, Mercedes-Benz unveils their fourth EQ car this year with the arrival of the imported edition of the EQE 350+, completing their all electric fleet with a beautiful sports sedan. Also fresh in the market is Volvo's all ele...
Dec 14, 2022•42 min
In this edition of Cruise Control, our trio of petrolheads discuss the latest launches in the local market, topped with a drive review of a turbo-diesel powered seven seater. After days of camping out in front of the Kia manufacturing plant in Kulim, Kedah; we can now confirm that the CKD version of the new Kia Sorento will hit our markets soon with prices to be confirmed at the launch. Staying up north in Juru, Penang; Audi Malaysia have also posted information on the impending arrival of Audi'...
Dec 07, 2022•30 min
This week on Cruise Control our petrolheads go through some interesting headlines in the automotive world, from Malaysia's PM10's ride to Mitsubishi's exclusive Sportline bodykit. First we compare and contrast the two variants of the Ora Good Cat available in our local market, we also keep tabs on the sixth generation Nissan Serena recently launched in Japan, as well as the all electric Genesis GV70. In the region, Toyota recently unveiled a new and improved version of their popular seven-seater...
Nov 30, 2022•31 min
This week on Cruise Control our petrolheads preview the impending arrival of Honda's next sedan rock the C segment, as they unveiled the new Civic e:Hev. Globally, Toyota's early model with a hybrid engine makes a comeback, a fifth generation Toyota Prius returns to the market with an updated look and upgraded features all around. We also hear that Subaru have also jumped on the electrified bandwagon, as they just launched a new crossover to replace the popular XV, called the Subaru Solterra. As...
Nov 23, 2022•37 min
This week on Cruise Control, the petrolheads sift through the biggest headlines in the automotive world before cruising the city in an all-electric luxury sedan. Top news items include French car makers Renault, who have partnered up with Geely to build electric, hybrid and ICE powertrains as they both strive to reduce emissions for their respective brands. Locally, Ford announced the arrival of a base level Ranger XL with a manual transmission; while Volvo are already taking orders for their 20...
Nov 09, 2022•36 min
In this edition of Cruise Control, our petrol heads take you through some of the latest launches in the local automotive market, complete with a test drive of an electric car that could work for city dwellers. On the local front, Subaru announced the new and improved WRX Sportswagon, bringing back a design that's been overlooked especially with the popularity of compact crossovers worldwide. Speaking of crossovers, it looks like Suzuki might also be tempted to jump in the crowded segment by offe...
Nov 02, 2022•41 min
In this edition of Cruise Control, our automotive trio get a sneak preview for a couple of Chinese brands, one of them of course being an electric car. As relentless rainfall continues towards the end of the year, we discuss the possibilities of recurring flash floods and how to keep your car from being inundated ahead of the Monsoon season. We round off the episode with Daniel's glowing review of China's new player in the crossover SUV segment, Chery's Tiggo 7 Pro. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Oct 26, 2022•35 min
This week on Cruise Control, our automotive trio discuss badge snobbery; hassle-free access for reports on used & reconditioned cars from Malaysia, Japan and the UK; our next step in EV infrastructure; topped off with a buzzing test drive at the Sepang International Circuit.The much-awaited Toyota Veloz finally arrives in Malaysia, as the Japanese juggernauts unleash its premium crossover MPV to the local market this month. Bargain hunters also take note: you can now find out previous record...
Oct 19, 2022•40 min
This week on Cruise Control, our petrolheads look ahead to some beautiful new launches in the local market, while also discussing Malaysia's roadmap to EV infrastructure, in light of the recent Budget 2023.We start with a preview of some fresh releases, namely a new generation Toyota Harrier, dropping in the market to beef up Toyota's upsurge in sales numbers. Big families and transport companies will also be pleased as Hyundai launches their spaceship-inspired 10 seater, the Staria; promising s...
Oct 12, 2022•35 min
This week on Cruise Control, our petrolheads discuss the latest in the automotive industry complete with an impressive test drive of an all-new compact SUV. Kicking off with a preview of Kia's flagship seven-seater, the Sorento, which will be locally assembled starting next year; we also look forward to Audi building up its fleet of the performance-based RS line, welcoming the sporty RS3 Sedan to their Malaysian catalog. China's BYD are also looking to introduce an electric MPV, its family-frien...
Oct 05, 2022•36 min
In this week's edition of Cruise Control, our trio discuss the latest in the local and global automotive industry. We begin with two local launches, welcoming the beautiful Audi RS5 Sportback to our shores together with the gigantic Ford Everest, a luxurious seven-seater entering the Malaysian market with high hopes. We also look ahead to Perodua's Ativa Hybrid, which we think will be a hit with Malaysians looking to adopt electric technology. We round it off with Daniel's review of Audi's Q5 S-...
Sep 28, 2022•37 min
In this week's edition of Cruise Control, our petrol heads cross into the realm of two-wheels as Daniel takes the locally made Treeletrik T70 electric motorcycle for a ride; not before discussing Japan's futuristic hovering bike, the Xturismo.Also in the news are Proton's foray into the South African market, the arrival of Land Rover Defender 90 in the local market as well as Honda Malaysia's precautionary recall for two of their popular models. We end with Daniel's tips on securing a pristine-c...
Sep 21, 2022•38 min
