There is something rather deliciously ironic happening in the luxury-car market. The people who can most easily afford a new Porsche, Bentley or Aston Martin are increasingly deciding that they would rather keep the one they already have. A recent…
Zaman sekarang, kalau beli kereta baharu, kita akan disogok dengan pelbagai istilah teknologi yang gah. Ada Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), skrin gergasi melengkung kalah TV di rumah, dan lampu ambient yang ada beratus pilihan warna. Kononnya, semua ini adalah…
There are certain cars you remember with a mixture of affection and mild irritation. For me, one of those was my second-generation Mitsubishi Pajero 3.0 GLS. We loved it. We hated it. It was rugged, roomy and seemingly capable of…
Automologist Atherton finds this new way of selling cars rather peculiar. Imagine walking into Costco to buy a giant pack of toilet paper, some frozen food and maybe a new TV. Then, somewhere between the refrigerators and the electronics section,…
There was a time when buying a new car in China was almost a patriotic duty. Today it seems buying one is more akin to purchasing the latest iPhone… just before Apple announces next year’s model at half the price….
Before the lawyers reach for their keyboards, let’s be clear: I’m not suggesting China’s automotive industry is a Ponzi scheme. It isn’t. It builds real cars, employs millions of people and produces some genuinely world-class products. But there is an…