The SUV market is getting more saturated day by day, but that means more options for consumers. The Jaecoo J8 is another alternative for buyers seeking a premium SUV with high-end features at a competitive price point. Daniel took the car out for a spin, both on- and off-road, and shares his thoughts on the show.


However, before diving into this Chinese success story, we examine the slow decline Germany's automotive industry is currently facing, as more workers continue to be laid off. Will they, and the broader European market, recover from this?


In our news segment, we talk about Proton’s new EV plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, Mazda’s new SUVs in the form of the CX-60 and CX-80, as well as both Mercedes-Benz and BMW building new platforms for their upcoming EVs.


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The SUV market is getting more saturated day by day, but that means more options for consumers. The Jaecoo J8 is another alternative for buyers seeking a premium SUV with high-end features at a competitive price point. Daniel took the car out for a spin, both on- and off-road, and shares his thoughts on the show. However, before diving into this Chinese success story, we examine the slow decline Germany's automotive industry is currently facing, as more workers continue to be laid off. Will they, and the broader European market, recover from this? In our news segment, we talk about Proton’s new EV plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, Mazda’s new SUVs in the form of the CX-60 and CX-80, as well as both Mercedes-Benz and BMW building new platforms for their upcoming EVs. Photo credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://dsf.my">dsf.my</a>

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Jaecoo J8 - Premium Features, Competitive Price

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.


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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: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://dsf.my">dsf.my</a>

Toyota Vios Hybrid - A Worthy Upgrade?

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

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: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://dsf.my">dsf.my</a>

GAC M8 - Challenging The Establishment

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

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: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://dsf.my">dsf.my</a>

Jaecoo J8 - Premium Features, Competitive Price

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