Perodua is gearing up to showcase its first electrified (xEV) powertrain technology at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2024, as teased by a promotional image. This aligns with the report by RHB Investment Bank back in late 2022, which anticipated Perodua's debut of its first hybrid (HEV) in 2024. While Perodua previously introduced the Ativa Hybrid, available on a trial basis, this upcoming display promises something more substantial. Perodua mentioned that its first-ever hybrid offering will coi

Shaun

May 13, 2024

Despite troubles in China, Honda has set a record high operating profit of 1.38 trillion Yen (~RM 42 billion) for the financial year period of April 2023 to March 2024 (FY2024). The figure is 77% higher than the previous financial year. Honda credits the stellar results to its well-balanced portfolio that includes the highly profitable motorcycle business (with a 17.3% profit margin), which contributed 40 percent of the company’s total profit, nearly equal to that of Honda’s automobiles division

Hans

May 13, 2024

Look, we've all seen our fair share of controversial claims in the years we've been covering the auto industry's news...but this is the first time a company declares their car can extend one's lifespan. By 30 years. And cure your diarrhea. That's what Skyworth's – also known as Skywell, with their business primarily being home appliances like TVs and air conditioners, now dabbling into cars – founder Huang Hongsheng declared at the recent Beijing Auto Show. Paraphrasing what's making waves acros

Sanjay

May 13, 2024

The Honda Jazz is a model that needs no introduction here in Malaysia. Over its 3 generations, it has earned a solid reputation as a practical, reliable, and well-designed hatchback that meets the diverse needs of countless Malaysian buyers. Whether you're a young executive or an untroubled retiree, there’s a good chance that the Honda Jazz is a great purchase option, and one that will hold its value even after many years of service. Unfortunately, the Honda Jazz nameplate is no longer available

Arvind

May 12, 2024

Here's a forgotten gem in the D-segment sedan category – the Nissan Teana, particularly the L33 generation. Once priced between RM 140k to RM 170k, you can now snatch one for less than RM 35k, an incredible deal. There's a range of enticing offers for the L33 Nissan Teana on WapCar's new Cars For Sale page, starting from RM 34k. Overview Introduced in 2014 and available until its discontinuation in 2019, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) offered three variants (2.0 XE, 2.0 XL, and 2.5 XV) of this mo

Shaun

May 10, 2024