Cruise Control

Daniel got his hands on the new, electric John Cooper Works MINI, and after taking it out for a ride, he has some things to say about the whole experience. Are they positive or negative? Tune in to hear his full thoughts on the car. Before we get to the review, we talk about a recent practice by manufacturers that buy cars that are defective and sell them back to customers again. Is this appropriate? Should this solidify the need for a lemon law here? In our news segment, we talk about hyper-GT cars and supercars - with Lotus releasing the new variants of their iconic Emeya line, and BYD’s super luxury arm, Yangwang showcasing a new supercar called the U9 that’s reportedly able to compete against the best supercars from Europe. We also discuss Grab’s investment in WeRide and what this means for the future of mobility in the region. Photo credit: dsf.my [http://dsf.my]

Honda's first EV in Malaysia, the e:N1, was highly anticipated, and now that it’s officially here, what’s the verdict? Daniel shares his thoughts after test driving the car, and contextualising its existence with its competitors here. But before we get to that, we also unpack why Honda and its peers from Japan and Europe are now struggling to compete with the Chinese brands that are thriving all across the globe. What went wrong, and how can they compete again? In our news segment, we preview the Proton e.MAS 5, ahead of its official launch anytime soon, as well as talk about MG Cybersters’ success here, and Mercedes GLC’s new front grille that has been teased. Photo credit: dsf.my [http://dsf.my]

We like to entertain our listeners with a sports car review every now and then, and this time around, it’s Subaru BRZ’s turn to be under the spotlight. This car is worth considering if you’re looking for an adventurous ride that handles beautifully. Daniel recalls his experience driving the manual version of this car on a trip to Johor. But before that, we look at the car industry in the UK and the slump it’s going through at the moment - what’s causing this decline? In our news segment, we indulge in some speculation - is there a new Proton car on the horizon to rival the Perodua Ativa, Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo Cross? Speaking of Chery Tiggo Cross, its first locally-assembled production batch has just rolled out, just in time to compete with others. Vespa is also joining in on the fun, releasing the latest versions of their iconic Primavera and Sprint. Over in China, Xpeng teased its sporty sedan, the P7, making us wonder, as always, whether this car will make its way here, before 2025 ends. Photo credit: dsf.my [http://dsf.my]

According to our automotive expert, Daniel Fernandez, BMW has unique characteristics that keep its fans coming back for more. The newly launched BMW 530i M Sport is set to continue that trend, combining elegance with performance that’s relatively peerless. Tune in to hear Daniel’s thoughts on the car. Before we get to the review, we unpack the regulations surrounding window tints and why they should be updated to reflect the realities of car ownership in Malaysia. In our news segment, we talk about the prices of the new Proton X50, and compare it to BYD’s latest offering, the Atto 2. Will these two cars compete with one another despite being in different categories? We also have a look at GAC’s new luxury MPV, the M8, and discuss Stellantis’ future as they leave China after filing for bankruptcy there. Photo credit: dsf.my [http://dsf.my]

It’s another used car review in this week’s show, though we’re torn between two options - Mitsubishi Lancer GT, or its “same-same, but different” sibling, the Proton Inspira? Daniel Fernandez from dsf.my [http://dsf.my] shares his thoughts on these two cars, and what’s the better pick, if you’re in the market for one. But before we get to that, we talk about the latest cars that are being launched here, including the new Jaecoo J8, the new Honda HR-V and the latest electric BMW, the BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport Pro. In the overseas market, Subaru also just launched its latest EV, the Subaru Uncharted, while the CEO of Ford, Jim Farley wants to learn more from the Chinese EV makers. In our discussion segment, Daniel explains what the customised auto incentives are, and why the plan to move away from this system to a more transparent one is a good thing. Photo credit: Teddy Leung / Shutterstock.com [http://Shutterstock.com]