Like any organization experiencing rapid growth and change, there will be growing pains. Proton is experiencing this first hand, not just with supply issues of the very high in demand Proton X50, but also shortage in spare parts supply for its service centres. To Proton’s credit, the company has taken a very brave move to publically acknowledge the shortcomings in its after-sales services. At today’s announcement of Proton’s February 2021 sales performance, Proton said it recorded its highest ev

The 2020 Nissan Almera has evolved significantly from its predecessor - it is better looking, more refined, and burns less fuel. While it had impressed us in this year's COTY mega test drive, we have to run it through our standardised WapCar rating system to see where it stands in its segment. Let's begin. 2020 Nissan Almera: Driving Performance - 31/50 pts, the 1.0-litre turbo packs ample power 2020 Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo VLT - Facts and Figures Engine 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo Transmission CVT Po

Looks like the price of the locally-assembled (CKD) 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander has been finally announced and it starts from RM 91,369 (excluding SST which is valid until 31-December 2020). The 7-seater SUV has been well-received by Malaysians with 2,000 bookings made since its announcement on 22-October 2020. At this price, the Xpander sounds like good value considering it is the largest B-segment SUV in Malaysia. It’s also cheaper than the Honda BR-V 1.5 V which starts from RM 93,420. There’s onl

Compared to our recent scoops on past Proton specials, the 2020 Proton Saga Anniversary Edition has had much better fate - all 1,100 units have sold out within 5 days. Introduced to commemorate Proton’s 35th Anniversary, the Anniversary Edition was priced at RM 39,300 (0% SST). It included yellow highlights on the exterior and interior. Oh well, those who missed it might wait for something come Proton’s 40-year anniversary in 2025. Who knows, it could be a throwback to Proton’s high-performance

A new decade calls for a new Perodua Bezza. Perodua launched the facelifted 2020 Perodua Bezza earlier today with the tagline ‘Bolder. Smarter.’ The updated A-segment Perodua Bezza benefits from some much needed upgrades to face the challenge of a reinvigorated Proton Saga. Prices for the Bezza have also gone up across the range – with price adjustments ranging from RM 90 to RM 2,190, depending on variant - but it’s justified by a proportionate increase in features. Like the new Perodua Axia, ma

Bermaz Auto has confirmed that the highly anticipated 2020 Mazda CX-30 will be launching in Malaysia soon. Bookings are now open, with prices starting from RM 143,119. Like the Mazda 3, the 2020 Mazda CX-30 will be imported from Japan. Clearly the much anticipated local assembly project didn’t materialize, at least not so soon. s such, the Mazda CX-30’s mirrors the Mazda 3’s similarly high pricing, no thanks to the added taxes. There will be three variants, two engine options, all only in front-