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The new third-generation Mini Cooper – The New Original

  .   If the adage “The difference between boys and men is the size (and price) of their toys” is anything to be believed, then the MINI Cooper would be the perfect example to accentuate this belief. As the newest iteration of a pedigree that stretches 55 years long, …

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BMW Group Malaysia Demonstrates its Technology and Capabilities for Safety at the BMW Active Safety Showcase

. . There is an exhibition in Sunway Pyramid and if BMW (and biking) is your poison, it’s worth your while to head there from the 9th of October to 12th of October 2014. Situated at the Blue Oval center court,  the objective of this exhibit is to create greater …

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The new 9-speed Evoque vs the Peugeot 508 GT – Night and Day

. A question was asked to me recently on what makes a person a qualified reviewer? Believe it or not, I’ve asked around among reviewers who’ve been doing this for donkey years and not a single person gave me the same answer. A simple enough question – and probably as …

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The new Mercedes C-class W205 – launched

. I have to confess; I’ve not “always” been an automotive enthusiast. Sure, like any boy who’s into anything that moves, I have my stash of matchbox toy cars but I’ve never given much thought about the technical specifications of them (unless it was one of those card games that …

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The Chevrolet Malibu – launched

. It took a while but the Chevrolet Malibu has finally made it’s way onto our shores. Launched by NAZA Quest Sdn Bhd, the official distributor of Chevrolet cars in Malaysia yesterday, it’s a model that’s been around for 50 years and those sold here are important from GM’s plant …

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Of Uber and Taxies

. I recall growing up in a neighbourhood where we had a night market every Wednesday. It was a relatively small one; less than 500 meters in length and like all pasar malams, vendors set up according to the products they sell. So all the vegetables and meat are on …

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The new Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro – Tested and much Approved

. The problem with people is often they don’t know what they want. You don’t have to look far for examples; just think of the last time you asked (or being asked) where would you like to go for dinner and the occasional indecision would cost you a whole lot …

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