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Review: Toyota Camry Hybrid

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When you think of a car that is reliable, practical, cheap to maintain, yet holds resale value, the Toyota Camry immediately comes to mind. This large d-segment sedan has been in the market since the 1990s and is one of Malaysia's best selling sedans since. The first generation Camry was based on a narrow body version of the Toyota Crown, since then it has become its complete own model. When you mention the word "Camry" most people will think of it as an "uncle's car" and its easy to see why. The Camry has always been a plain car - boring to drive, boring to look at. But with the face-lifted Camry XV50 introduced in 2015, it was clear Toyota was ready to change that. When the 7th generation Camry XV50 was launched in Malaysia back in 2012 it caused quite a stir. It lacked in kit, it had strange boxy looks, and it was not as comfortable as its predecessor. It lacked auto lights and auto wipers, GPS was a paid add on option, it had a 4-speed auto gearbox, and ...

Review: 10th Gen Honda Civic FC

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The Honda Civic was always a well loved and very popular car among us Malaysians. When the 9th generation Civic FB was launched in 2012 it was really disappointing to many Civic enthusiasts as it was considered to be worse than its predecessor, the Civic FB. It looked boring, it had a very cheap feeling interior, and the build quality and driving experience was mediocre. Civic sales plunged and in the USA, it was quickly given a hefty, much needed refresh. The 10th Generation Honda Civic FC 1.8S (Dark Ruby Red Pearl) In 2016, Honda unveiled the new Civic and it was real head turner. It was given a proper refresh, completely redesigned from the ground up. It featured a "coupe like" body styling with short overhangs, and aggressive styling. Curves, line, creases all at the right places - did I mention it yet? Honda nailed it with the Civic in terms of styling. But is the Civic just a pretty face? How is it like to live with it? Should I get one? Read on to found out i...

Review of the Huawei MateBook D 15: The Ideal Student's Laptop

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When it comes to choosing a laptop, we are definitely spoiled for choice There are budget laptops starting as low RM 1,000 to serious powerhouses that can cost up to the price of a new full spec Proton Saga! We are definitely spoiled for choice. However to the average student, all this can be very confusing and overwhelming, so how much is a healthy budget for a laptop? Which brand should I choose? CPU? GPU? Ram? What's all this? Thankfully, we're here to help, so sit back, grab a coffee, and enjoy the read. The Huawei MateBook D 15 As a student, there are plenty of factors that must be considered, including speed, price, portability, size, weight, reliability, durability and battery life. You need a laptop that is quick so you can be ready to take lecture notes, capable in multitasking, and ready to pounce on that assignment you were just given; a laptop that is portable and lightweight, as you would be carrying it on the daily to wherever you may need to go; a durable ...