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Get the latest news and stories from the local and global automotive scene with Ariff Roose, Richard Bradbury and Daniel Fernandez, as they discuss industry trends, technology, road safety, new and used cars, and more!Keep up to date with Cruise Control on Instagram at @bfmcruisecontrol
Unknown Host hosts Cruise Control, a news show with 166 episodes published.
The Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show, or KLIMS 2026, was the platform for many manufacturers to showcase their latest cars. Daniel shares some of the biggest launches that caught his attention when his team was ther
The new Toyota Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport comes with the cosmetic updates that you expect from a "sport" upgrade, but does it drive like it's supposed to? Daniel shares his experience after spending a weekend with the ca
The Jaecoo J5 is another SUV in the market that offers a few differentiating factors that are unique, at a very competitive price. At this rate, will these factors, coupled with its price, turn people away from conventio
Diesel prices are on the up now, due to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region, but for those looking to get a pick-up truck out of necessity, the new 2026 Isuzu D-Max is perhaps a good choice as it improves on the cabi
The fallout from the controversial decision by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to raise the floor price of CBU EVs to effectively RM300,000 (after taxes and other costs) continues, with most voices
The local EV industry woke up to a shocking development today, as the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is reported to be planning to raise the floor price of fully imported EVs to effectively RM300,000 (
Daniel returned from the Beijing Auto Show 2026 with plenty to share! Due to the limited time spent there, he decided to focus on the most interesting showcases relevant to the Malaysian market. Some of the models that h
As EV sales across the world slowly plateau due to various factors, manufacturers are now ramping up production of plug-in hybrids as alternatives to both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles. China lea
Perodua launched its latest model, the Traz, in an environment that is vastly different from what it once was. The landscape has become much more competitive, with various SUVs flooding the market at similar prices. Desp
The TQ Wuling Bingo is another affordable compact EV in the Malaysian market that's meant to give Malaysians an alternative to the Proton eMAS 5 for those looking for a small electric car. But how do the two compare? Dan
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, with
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 co
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 pla
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 pa
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 rel
Daniel finally got his hands on the plug-in hybrid version of the Proton e.MAS 7, and while it was only for a short while, he thinks it's a better alternative compared to the fully electric version of the model. He share
As a purist, it's rare for Daniel Fernandez to be genuinely impressed by an electric car, yet that's exactly the vibe we got when he spoke about the smart#5 BRABUS. He tells us why in our car review segment.Before diving
After much fanfare, the new Proton Saga MC3 is finally out on the roads. Daniel got his hands on one, and while he generally has no complaints about the way the car drives, he brings up a bigger, important conversation a
EVs are becoming more and more visible on Malaysian roads, with the market being flooded by new options every other week. But do these translate into a tangible adoption rate among Malaysians? We unpack where we are at t
The new Subaru Forester is an upgrade over its predecessors, but for the model that was brought in to Malaysia last year, the upgrade came with a significant change—the once locally assembled model is now fully imported.
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