Importation of used cars, colloquially referred to as ‘recond cars’, are open to rampant abuse as there is no coordination between the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), which gives out the Open APs used by recond dealers to import cars, and the Customs Department, which clears the vehicles’ paperwork at their port of entry. This is according to the Auditor-General’s second series of the 2019 report released today. According to the report, the National Audit Department had on 2

The 2020 Toyota Vios GR Sport (GR-S) could be the entry-level Gazoo Racing (GR) model in Toyota's line-up. Starting from RM 95,284 (excluding SST, valid until 31-Dec 2020), it is much cheaper than the GR Yaris but it is every bit as special. 2020 Toyota Vios pricelist (Without SST) Model Price 1.5 J A/T RM 76,623 1.5 E A/T RM 82,593 1.5 G A/T RM 87,584 1.5 GR-S A/T RM 95,284 The performance-inspired Vios isn't available at all Toyota showrooms. This is because the Vios GR-S is an extension of th

In this week’s WapCar Ratings, we’re analyzing the 2020 Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8G to evaluate all aspects from driving performance to purchase and cost. Driving Performance - 33/50 pts, slowest in class 2020 Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8G - Facts and Figures Engine 1.8L 4-cylinder NA Transmission CVT automatic Power 139 PS @ 6,400 rpm Torque 172 Nm @ 4,000 rpm Weight 1,365 kg 0-100 km/h 11.4 seconds 100-0 km/h 37.6 metres The 1.8-litre naturally aspirated engine may be aging now, but it’s refined and

The 2020 Toyota Corolla Cross is officially unveiled in Thailand and we have some photos courtesy of our friends at Autofun. Let's take a closer look at the newest Toyota crossover. Straight away, we would definitely call this Corolla Cross a looker. We initially thought it might look like a jacked-up Corolla hatchback with plastic cladding but this is better. There is black plastic cladding that surrounds the bottom and the wheel arches. The top of the line 1.8-litre Hybrid Premium Safety featu

Honda City is Honda’s volume leader in the non-national B-segment market, having sold a total of 31,357 units last year. The popularity is attributed to a well-rounded package and specification that people have come to expect from the H brand. (2017 Honda City Gallery | Specifications | Full Review) Honda City Trailing behind with 23,986 units is the original B-segment favorite, the Toyota Vios. Having launched early last year, it is the best Vios on sale yet as it is well-equipped now. (2019 To

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has just launched the all-new 12th-generation Toyota Corolla Altis. Interestingly, the company pulled off the wraps of their new C-Segment sedan competitor in Sky Avenue, Genting Highlands. According to UMWT’s marketing materials, the company choose the winding roads of Genting Highlands as the backdrop for the Corolla Altis to highlight the dynamic prowess of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform. However, the sad reality is that to most buyers, driving exci