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Jetour T2 - The New Standard for Off-Road SUVs

The world of off-road-capable SUVs is being shaken up, as Jetour enters the market with the T2 - despite being dubbed the "Baby Defender," the SUV is aiming to face its competition head-on, with a competitive price, without compromising on quality. Tune in to hear Daniel's thoughts on the car.In our discussion segment, we forecast EV sales this year after they've enjoyed a great year in 2025. Will the industry replicate its performance in 2026, taking into account the rising oil prices caused by the conflict in the Gulf region?In our news segment, we talk about SAIC's two new upcoming EVs that have a promised range of up to 905 km, Mercedes-Maybach retaining its V12 variant, the return of Freelander, as well as the demise of AC Schnitzer Tuning.Photo credit: dsf.my

Toyota Vios Hybrid - A Worthy Upgrade?

The Toyota Vios Hybrid has finally entered the market, giving long-time fans of the model, or those looking to upgrade to a modern and economical sedan, an option. But did they take too long to bring this model to the country? Daniel shares his thoughts on the Vios Hybrid after spending a weekend with the car.In our discussion segment, we talk about clone cars and the threat that they pose to consumers and the local car industry, after the Malaysian authorities recently seized cloned cars across Malaysia worth approximately RM1.1 million.In our news segment, we talk about the recently launched Omoda C9 Plug-In Hybrid, BMW's upcoming i3, as well as the new Honda Freed and whether it's coming to Malaysia, as well as other news items.Photo credit: dsf.my

GAC M8 - Challenging The Establishment

Daniel got the chance to review another luxury MPV this week, as he took the GAC M8 out for a spin, both as a driver and as a passenger. Priced above RM300,000, the GAC M8 is looking to challenge the more established players in the luxury MPV segment. Is it able to do so? Daniel shares his thoughts.In our discussion segment, we react to ASEAN NCAP's decision to give the new Proton X90 a 1-star rating, after Proton removed its Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) safety feature, consequently lowering the price of the car. For context, the previous version of the Proton X90 was given a 5-star rating by ASEAN NCAP. Was this a fair move by ASEAN NCAP?In our news segment, we talk about the new Jetour T2, Ferrari Amalfi's debut in Malaysia, as well as Honda's decision to cancel its EV plans in North America, among others.Photo credit: dsf.my

Nissan Serena e-POWER - A Pleasant Mid-Size MPV

The new Nissan Serena e-POWER enters the market with its unique technology that's not only economical, but also surprisingly powerful for an MPV with a relatively small engine. It's also comfortable to drive and ferry passengers around, according to Daniel, who took the MPV out for a test drive. Tune in to hear more about the car.In our discussion segment, we remind listeners to be more responsible when it comes to allowing underage and unlicensed children to drive their vehicles.In our news segment, we talk about Jaecoo's new car, the J5, limited edition releases by Mitsubishi, as well as the collapse of Australia's CarConnect, among other topics.Photo credit: dsf.my

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS - Everyday Supercar

We feature another hybrid car this week, albeit from a totally different price bracket. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS is a supercar that, compared to its direct competitors, the McLaren Artura and Ferrari 296 GTB, is relatively cheaper. More importantly, it is a supercar that can be driven every day, unlike the other two. That's what Daniel thinks after taking the car out for a quick test drive. Tune in to hear more of his thoughts.In our discussion segment, we highlight the rise in cases of luxury cars caught not having a proper road tax, or worse, using a fake road tax.In our news segment, we talk about BYD's new hybrid car, the Seal 5 DM-i, the new Volvo EX30, Lamborghini's decision to go full PHEV, and crashes involving Tesla's Robotaxi.Photo credit: dsf.my