Daniel Fernandez

22 years as a motoring journalist starting with Asian Auto magazine as writer for one year and the following year editor for 10 years. 12 years as a online media owner, DSF.my 10 years on radio with very own auto news and reviews radio show starting with LITEFM for 7 years and the last three years with BFM.

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All-new Perodua Alza or the Toyota Veloz to buy tomorrow

Which makes more sense to buy, the new Alza or Veloz twin? For the past two months, pictures and news...

Daniel Fernandez Jun 28, 2022

Can the Maserati MC20 sway Ferrari customers in Malaysia?

KUALA LUMPUR: Maserati has always been a respected sports car brand around the globe. Sales have been good and it...

Daniel Fernandez Jun 27, 2022

Buy the Toyota Corolla Cross or book the 2023 Honda HR-V?

Is the Honda HR-V worth the wait right now? This is a very confusing time for some Malaysians deciding on...

Daniel Fernandez Jun 23, 2022

Locally-assembled Kia Carnival arriving in Malaysia soon

This will be a luxury version with 7 or 8 seats and more cabin luxury. When the previous Kia importer...

Daniel Fernandez Jun 22, 2022

SST discount on cars has ended in Malaysia

With the SST discount ending, how will new car sales fare? KUALA LUMPUR: The announcement was made just yesterday and...

Daniel Fernandez Jun 21, 2022

SST extension for Malaysian car buyers might not happen

Car manufacturers want an SST extension but is it worth the effort? For the past few weeks, the government of...

Daniel Fernandez Jun 17, 2022

Will the Proton X70 1.5L be as popular as the previous 1.8L?

We explain why this latest X70 1.5L might be a slow seller. When Proton launched the X50 Crossover with complete...

Daniel Fernandez Jun 16, 2022

5 new cars many Malaysians are waiting for

These are going to be the hot selling new cars for the close of 2022. There are a number...

Daniel Fernandez Jun 15, 2022

GST coming back to Malaysia and how will car prices move

Selling car prices in Malaysia will be moving upwards because of the GST and more. This cannot be avoided and...

Daniel Fernandez Jun 13, 2022

To buy the electric Kia EV6 or the BMW i4

When BMW first showed us the i4 all electric sedan in April 2022, there was some disappointment amongst the motoring...

Daniel Fernandez Jun 09, 2022

Here are the top 5 SUVs to consider right now

We share our thoughts on what we think to be the five best SUVs on sale right now. When any...

Daniel Fernandez Jun 29, 2022

The differences between the many gearboxes on offer

We explain why there are many different types of automatic gearboxes today. If you are less of a car enthusiast,...

Daniel Fernandez Jun 10, 2022

Should car dashboard cameras be compulsory in Malaysia?

With rising accidents and roadside scams, what do you think? In recent years we have seen some car manufacturers providing...

Daniel Fernandez May 31, 2022

Have you heard of the Honda e-HEV powertrain system?

Do you understand what e-HEV really means and how it works? When Honda Malaysia did the world premiere of their...

Daniel Fernandez May 20, 2022

How safe are cars sold in Malaysia for below RM 99,000?

We look at which car in this price range offers the best safety feature. Remember three decades ago when the...

Daniel Fernandez May 16, 2022

Why is there a global rivalry between Honda and Toyota?

Or is this rivalry just in Malaysia? For decades we have witnessed the sales rivalry between Toyota and Honda in...

Daniel Fernandez May 06, 2022

Which all-wheel-drive SUV options to buy in Malaysia right now?

It has been a much talked about topic in Malaysian motoring circles in recent months as flash floods seem to...

Daniel Fernandez Apr 27, 2022

5 Most fuel-efficient cars in Malaysia today

We look at the best from 5 very different segments Fuel efficiency is very subjective as it all comes down...

Daniel Fernandez Apr 19, 2022

Geely Xingyue L to be badged as a Proton X90?

Since the middle of last year (July 2021), there have been rumours of a new flagship Proton SUV coming to...

Daniel Fernandez Mar 30, 2022

Kia Carnival 2.2 Smartstream: Family vehicle review

If you are looking for a comfortable, fuel-efficient large, and luxurious multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), your options are extremely limited right...

Daniel Fernandez Mar 22, 2022

Is the Mercedes-Benz S580e the best luxury car on sale right now?

Mercedes-Benz S580e gets a weekend with us. The latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class with a mild hybrid power plant has arrived in...

Daniel Fernandez Jun 20, 2022

Lexus NX 350 F-Sport test drive on the Sepang Circuit

We have a few hours with the brand new NX F-Sport on a race track. You might be wondering why...

Daniel Fernandez Jun 14, 2022

Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid test drive impression

Did you know there are two powertrain versions of the Corolla Cross on sale in Malaysia? Did you know that...

Daniel Fernandez Apr 07, 2022

Will the Volvo V60 T8 Inscription change your mind

Volvo is back in the performance game with this V60 Can this all-new Volvo sports wagon convince Malaysian SUV buyers...

Daniel Fernandez Apr 04, 2022

Hyundai Sonata Smartstream: Weekend Drive Review

Launched to the global market in April 2019 at the New York International Auto Show, this all-new premium Hyundai sedan...

Daniel Fernandez Mar 21, 2022

Toyota RAV4 Premium SUV: Test drive

The question that has been asked many times since the launch of the latest Toyota RAV4 was announced by UMW...

Daniel Fernandez Mar 14, 2022

Latest Mercedes GLA Crossover: Test drive review

Very few body styles are as interesting to the car-buying public as the compact-sized SUV. It offers a higher driving...

Daniel Fernandez Feb 22, 2022

ECLIMO electric motorcycle test ride

First some basic information. An electric scooter or motorcycle is powered by battery power instead of petrol. It does not...

Daniel Fernandez Feb 16, 2022

BMW 218i Gran Coupe test drive

Lower, leaner, and way more attractive than its predecessor, this all-new BMW 2 Series shares almost nothing with its older...

Daniel Fernandez Feb 07, 2022

All-new Honda City RS test drive review

When the previous Honda City arrived in Malaysia, the compact car segment was taken by surprise with an attractive well-built...

Daniel Fernandez Jan 28, 2022

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