The all-new, third-generation Mazda CX-5 has been controversial for one thing: the infotainment system. For the past decade or so, Mazda has been so adamant against using touchscreens for in-car functions, opting instead for a tactile rotary knob known as the Mazda Connect Commander knob.Read More »
I barely got a chance to really know my Uncle Alex. He was a tall gentleman with a big voice; I was actually scared of him. Sadly, he fell ill and passed away when I was just six years old. But I have two distinct memories of Uncle Alex during this short period of time: his fondness…
It’s not all about hybrids and EVs these days. There’s still a huge market for purely petrol-powered cars, especially for the tried-and-tested MPVs. I’m talking about the good, old people-haulers that, some 10 years ago, took the automotive world by storm. There are still plenty of solid options from the bunch, and for many car…
A global survey revealed that women drivers rate their driving skills as safe with 97 percent of respondents saying they categorize themselves to be “safe drivers.” Only 3 percent admit that they “sometimes drive unsafely.”Read More »
You’ve probably heard about prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s A70 Toyota Supra, but the Japanese head of state recently welcomed a new car to her garage: a Toyota Century SUV. Typically, the country’s PM is shuttled in a Century sedan, but it looks like Takaichi needed a bigger ride. First reported by Japanese newspaper The Sankei Shimbun, the new…
