Let’s get one thing clear about vehicle ownership. Buying a car and maintaining a car are two very different aspects of the proprietorship experience… and the latter is something plenty of us are guilty of not factoring into the equation which can then become an expensive sum. Firstly, just because you can afford to, doesn’t mean you have to buy the most expensive car you can afford on your salary or budget… lambang ‘H’ be damned. Secondly, pricier cars usually mean pricier maintenance as well.

When will we see the new Nissan X-Trail (aka Nissan Rouge) on our Malaysian shores? It’s been a couple of years since the Nissan X-Trail, known as the Nissan Rouge, was first unveiled in the USA. Last April, the all-new fourth generation Nissan X-Trail was made available in China, but it still has not been launched in any right-hand drive markets despite rumours that it will finally arrive in Japan in December. So what about fans of the car in Malaysia? Will we see it in Malaysia soon? Here’s wh

2021 sales 30% lower than forecast 3,000 unit sales target for 2022 BRZ, Outback, WRX and WRX Wagon coming in 2022, but not Solterra It's been a busy week for WapCar.my, starting with the launch of the locally assembled (CKD), facelifted 2022 Subaru XV. Haven't caught up with the facelifted XV? Get up to speed here. Whilst at the launch, we also managed to catch up with Glenn Tan, managing director of Tan Chong International (TCIL) to recap the year's happenings and what to look forward to. Reca

Last week, TC Subaru Sdn Bhd announced a very enticing offer called Drive Now, Pay Later with Maybank. Going through Subaru’s press release did not reveal any information, so we went ahead and checked with Subaru dealers ourselves. So, what’s the catch? Also Read: You can purchase a Subaru Forester without paying for the first 15 months In short, there are two options for potential customers who wants to purchase a brand-new Subaru Forester. The first option is to take the RM 30k discount, while

The all-new Nissan X-Trail has been launched in China today at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show. Looking much bolder than the current version we have in Malaysia, the new X-Trail features a two-tier headlight design and an angular V-Motion front grille. From the rear, the design looks similar to the current Nissan X-Trail in Malaysia, albeit more angular and adorned with more badges. Also Read: New vs Old: All-new 2021 Nissan X-Trail vs old model The model on display at the Shanghai Auto Show also fe

The Subaru Forester is not the most popular choice for a family SUV in Malaysia. There's nothing wrong with the car, it's just that the segment is competitive and the choices are many. With a decent ride and some interesting AWD technology, it's really a shame that the Forester has no allure to the casual shopper. I feel it deserves a little bit more attention. For a RM 169,788 price tag, it is a bit disappointing that the naturally-aspirated Forester is out-figured (power & torque) by its turbo