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Cruise Control

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

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40:35

An EV Purr-fect for City Driving

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2022/11/02

In this edition of Cruise Control, our petrol heads take you through some of the latest launches in the local automotive market, complete with a test drive of an electric car that could work for city dwellers. On the local front, Subaru announced the new and improved WRX Sportswagon, bringing back a design that's been overlooked especially with the popularity of compact crossovers worldwide. Speaking of crossovers, it looks like Suzuki might also be tempted to jump in the crowded segment by offering

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34:07

New Challenger in the Crossover SUV Segment

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2022/10/26

In this edition of Cruise Control, our automotive trio get a sneak preview for a couple of Chinese brands, one of them of course being an electric car.As relentless rainfall continues towards the end of the year, we discuss the possibilities of recurring flash floods and how to keep your car from being inundated ahead of the Monsoon season. We round off the episode with Daniel's glowing review of China's new player in the crossover SUV segment, Chery's Tiggo 7 Pro. See omnystudio.com/listener for

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39:41

An Impressive Hybrid Sedan

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2022/10/19

This week on Cruise Control, our automotive trio discuss badge snobbery; hassle-free access for reports on used & reconditioned cars from Malaysia, Japan and the UK; our next step in EV infrastructure; topped off with a buzzing test drive at the Sepang International Circuit.The much-awaited Toyota Veloz finally arrives in Malaysia, as the Japanese juggernauts unleash its premium crossover MPV to the local market this month. Bargain hunters also take note: you can now find out previous records of

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34:12

Kia's Electrified Excellence

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2022/10/12

This week on Cruise Control, our petrolheads look ahead to some beautiful new launches in the local market, while also discussing Malaysia's roadmap to EV infrastructure, in light of the recent Budget 2023.We start with a preview of some fresh releases, namely a new generation Toyota Harrier, dropping in the market to beef up Toyota's upsurge in sales numbers. Big families and transport companies will also be pleased as Hyundai launches their spaceship-inspired 10 seater, the Staria; promising space

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35:26

Honda's Reliable Compact SUV

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2022/10/05

This week on Cruise Control, our petrolheads discuss the latest in the automotive industry complete with an impressive test drive of an all-new compact SUV. Kicking off with a preview of Kia's flagship seven-seater, the Sorento, which will be locally assembled starting next year; we also look forward to Audi building up its fleet of the performance-based RS line, welcoming the sporty RS3 Sedan to their Malaysian catalog. China's BYD are also looking to introduce an electric MPV, its family-friendly

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36:42

Not 'Extra-Audi-Nary'

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2022/09/28

In this week's edition of Cruise Control, our trio discuss the latest in the local and global automotive industry. We begin with two local launches, welcoming the beautiful Audi RS5 Sportback to our shores together with the gigantic Ford Everest, a luxurious seven-seater entering the Malaysian market with high hopes. We also look ahead to Perodua's Ativa Hybrid, which we think will be a hit with Malaysians looking to adopt electric technology. We round it off with Daniel's review of Audi's Q5 S-Line

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37:04

Are We Ready for Flying Motorcycles?

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2022/09/21

In this week's edition of Cruise Control, our petrol heads cross into the realm of two-wheels as Daniel takes the locally made Treeletrik T70 electric motorcycle for a ride; not before discussing Japan's futuristic hovering bike, the Xturismo.Also in the news are Proton's foray into the South African market, the arrival of Land Rover Defender 90 in the local market as well as Honda Malaysia's precautionary recall for two of their popular models. We end with Daniel's tips on securing a

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29:50

Tesla vs Volvo: An EV Coupe Crossover Comparison

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2022/09/14

On Cruise Control this week, our trio discuss the latest in local and global automotive news. Starting with Proton's recent announcement on their electric vehicle outfit ProNET, the Kia EV6's arrival in Malaysia, as well as Mitsubishi Triton's massive sales numbers for last year.We also compare and contrast two similarly spec'd EV's; as we pit the Tesla Y versus the incoming Volco C40 to help you decide which badge to go for and why.Finally, if you're in the market for a used 7-year old compact

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34:26

Touch Screens vs Tactile Buttons

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2022/09/07

In this week's edition of Cruise Control, no test drive car in sight but boy do we have plenty to discuss! Our petrol heads kick off with their take on the recent proposal of electric taxi cabs in KL, the feasibility of hydrogen fuel, and also excite ourselves with Aston Martin's latest luxury compact SUV, the DBX707.The trio then try to stop the advancement of modern car cabin technology, by weighing up the choice between a touch screen center console, or the rather old school tactile buttons

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34:16

Jaguar TCS Racing's Electric Future

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2022/08/24

Cruise Control returns this week featuring an exclusive chat with Jaguar TCS Racing team principal James Barclay, as we caught up with the man during a recent visit to Seoul, Korea. Barclay discusses Jaguar's electric motorsport team as well as their future plans in pursuit of a sustainable electric revolution.Kicking off with some headlines from the week, we look ahead to locally assembled editions of the Mercedes C Class, which will be put together in Pekan, Pahang beginning this year. We also

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32:50

Which EV Can We Really Afford Right Now?

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2022/08/17

In this week's edition of Cruise Control, our petrol heads discuss the rising popularity of EVs in Malaysia and look at its affordability for the regular Malaysian.Kicking off with a reintroduction of Renault's compact electric, the Zoe, back in the Malaysian market with two variants. We also look ahead to Perodua's CSR initiative; providing 5 units of the Myvi to PDRM as patrol cars - keep your eyes peeled for the blue lights on the local compact kings! And we round up with Daniel's guide on a 7

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32:54

Serena S Hybrid, an MPV Like No Other

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2022/08/10

In this week's edition of Cruise Control, it's numbers, numbers and numbers as we welcome Richard Bradbury back to the fold.The trio start off with recent reports on half year earnings by Toyota and Perodua, before previewing what could be the next generation of Proton's X70, in the shape of the Geely Boyue L. We also look ahead to the launch of the all-new Toyota Vios, set to enter the local markets in the coming months. Next, we discuss the recent announcement by the Transport Ministry on new

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33:02

Used Car Review: 2007 Porsche Boxster

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2022/08/03

This week on Cruise Control, news on electric vehicle infrastructures as Sime Darby Motors roll out their plans to set up EV charging ports on selected locations on the west of the Malaysian peninsula; across the region in Indonesia, Toyota are ramping up their plans for more EV manufacturing plantswitha cool US$1.8 billion investment; and we celebrate the return of The Flying Sikh to the rally course as Karamjit Singh and his navigator Jagdev Singh triumph at the recent Malaysian Rally

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42:30

Used Car Guide: Second Generation Nissan Serena

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2022/07/27

This week's edition of Cruise Control returns with interesting car launches, plus a preview & review of crowd favourites all rolled into one.Mercedes look set to take the local car market by storm with the launch of the all-electric EQ series, Daniel and Ali gather their thoughts on the recent additions to the German giants' impressive fleet; launching the luxurious EQS 450+ Sedan, the impressive EQC 400 as well as the spacious seven-seater EQB 350 all on the same day. Other notable launches

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Car Review: Mercedes EQA

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2022/07/20

Cruise Control returns this week with Ali Johan and Daniel Fernandez going over the latest news in the automotive world. The duo starts off with a look at the latest Honda HR-V, new and improved with four trim levels to serve its Malaysian faithfuls. Perodua also launched their freshly minted MPV, as the Alza is upgraded all around with a look and feel that's already made thirty-thousand buyers waiting to receive their early orders in the coming months.Daniel then shares his ideas on what you can do

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40:14

Daniel's Vehicles Of The Year

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2022/07/13

In this week's edition of Cruise Control, Ali Johan and Daniel Fernandez go through dsf.my's Vehicle of The Year awards, trawling through his picks of the best automobiles launched locally in the last year.But as always we begin with news of car launches, previewing the all new Nissan Serena S Hybrid, Ferrari's latest hybrid-powered 296 GTS, and look ahead to Chinese car-makers BYD's foray into the local market.Image Source: dsf.mySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:27

A Case of Same Same But Different MPVs

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2022/07/06

In this week's edition of Cruise Control, Ali Johan and Daniel Fernandez go through a busy week in the automotive industry with a host of new car launches, both the petrol and electric variants alike. Beginning with a triple header by Mercedes Benz, who announced three new models of their AMG-tuned vehicles; Maserati's new supercar the MC20; a facelift version of Jaguar's F Pace; plus two new electric cars by Kia and Great Wall Motors respectively. Next, we compare and contrast two new releases set

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40:35

Hyundai Ioniq 5's Wow Factor

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2022/06/22

In this edition of Cruise Control, we present you not one, but two car reviews! Being the reasonable people that we are, the two cars we checked out were both used and brand new respectively. But not before delving into some headlines in the automotive world.It's been a week since the free RapidKL rides this month, so we took the trains into town and found that traffic in the endemic phase is still gridlocked in the popular hotspots. Speaking of endemic, this month also draws the curtains on the

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Car Review: Volvo XC40 Recharge

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2022/06/15

In this week's edition of Cruise Control, our trio of petrol heads mull over the problem with our flimsy road tax slips, amidst a flurry of interesting new compact and sporty SUVs. Honda's announcement of their HRV RS e:HEV model looks set to send potential customers bee-lining to place their orders, as the Jaguar XF also launched with a new look for 2022. Speaking of SUVs, we preview Maserati's Grecale which could be yours for slightly less than RM500k, as well as the Proton X70 1.5L variant which

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33:42

Car Review: Mercedes-Benz S580e

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2022/06/08

This week on Cruise Control, our trio of petrol heads discuss JPJ’s recent announcement of barring heavy vehicles on main roads in Kuala Lumpur, and mull over the future of Audi in Malaysia in light of the recent closure of the German company’s service center in Setia Alam.Next, Daniel ponders on the electric car boom around the region, sharing his thoughts on the sustainability of car companies entering the EV sphere.And finally, we round off with a test drive of the luxurious Mercedes-Benz

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