As the global electric vehicle (EV) market begins to rise, the industry is looking to invest more in countries that produce the resources needed to build battery components and other materials. Indonesia is one of those nations and it is trying to attract foreign investors especially those from the EV industry. One company that stands out from the rest is Tesla and though there has been nothing official from the Elon Musk-helmed company, the country’s minister has been hinting that the company i

There’s a common phrase on social media – particularly on Malaysian automotive pages – “top up a bit more” and you can get so-and-so. The 2022 Toyota Camry facelift is now priced at RM 209,800 post-SST exemption. For around RM 30k more, you can buy a BMW 3 Series. A BMW badge is tempting, isn’t it? Well, let’s quench that temptation. There is the law of diminishing returns which applies to practically everything. Google's dictionary provided by Oxford defines it as smaller returns from something

Fresh off the lot, our WapCar Ratings sees the facelifted 2021 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line go through our instrumented tests. Locally-assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang, the swoopy sedan is a rival to the BMW 3 Series (G20) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Please keep in mind that scores of the VW Arteon is only relative to its segment and not the entirety of the new-car market. VW Arteon R-Line: Driving Performance - 42/50, Good power and control VW Arteon R-Line - Facts and Figures Engine 2.0-litre, turb

If you’re looking to get a brand-new Honda for less, this month might be a good chance to do so. Honda Malaysia has just announced its August promo with savings for its locally-assembled models. Called "Malaysia Tanah Airku Special Gifts of Unity", this offer applies to the Honda Jazz, City, BR-V, Civic, HR-V, CR-V, and Accord. Buyers are rewarded with Malaysiaku bonuses and extra rebates or service vouchers with every purchase of selected Honda models this month. For instance, you could get a b

Following last week’s reveal of the exterior of the Geely Preface, some people can’t help but notice the whole Volvo connection in the design of the future(?) Proton Perdana. Well, maybe these interior pics might tell you otherwise. The flagship Geely sedan gets a really exquisite-looking yacht blue and light grey colour combo that definitely stands out when you step foot inside. It doesn’t look like a Volvo inside, but it does have an aura of one. Adding on the luxury feel is the floating 12.3-

The new locally-assembled (CKD) Proton X70 has many great things going for it. Prices have been lowered, there are more features, and the engine has been updated to deliver better driving performance, paired to a new, more fuel efficient transmission. You can read a summary of what’s new with the Proton X70 CKD here. Being a popular new car, there’s also a lot of hype surrounding the new Proton X70 CKD’s launch. That hype might give the impression that it’s a perfect car but it is not because th