The W214-generation 2024 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ has been unveiled, positioned beneath the forthcoming E63 performance flagship. Let’s start with performance, the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) setup consists of a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six engine producing 449 PS and an electric motor generating 163 PS. This electric motor is integrated into the 9-speed AMG Speedshift TCT 9G transmission. Together, they deliver a combined output of 585 PS and 750 Nm, distributing power to all four wheel

Following 12 pandemic-affected months, national car maker Proton ended 2021 on a high note. By selling 14,147 units in December, total sales for the year closed at 114,708 units (domestic + export), the highest closing figure since 2014. This represents an increase of 4.5% over 2020 and is the third consecutive year of volume growth for the company. The achievement is particularly noteworthy as overall Total Industry Volume (TIV) for Malaysia is estimated to have shrunk by 4.6% to just over 505,

Proton recently gave the Persona an update much like its hatchback twin, the Iriz. While the Iriz saw a new variant added in the form of the crossover-like Active, the 2022 Proton Persona facelift (MC2) didn’t see a faux-crossover of its own but there are some impressive-looking changes. The first facelift was launched in 2019, 3 years after the second-gen (or third, if you count the UK-spec Wira) was introduced. While the Iriz struggled against its rivals, the Persona thrived and grew in popula

Looks like the Hyundai Kona EV is about to come to the end of its model life as Korean Car Blog reports that Hyundai Motor has discontinued the model in South Korea. Discontinuing production of the Kona EV will allow the factory to focus the new battery supply source on the newly launched Ioniq 5. While dealers in Korea will focus on clearing the remaining units available, production of the EV will continue at Hyundai’s plant in the Czech Republic and Chennai, India. Also read: To be assembled i

Following the launch of the DB11 AMR, Aston Martin unveiled the limited edition Rapide AMR in 2018. The production version is only limited to 210 units with 2 being brought over by Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur for Malaysia. The 2 units are also the last 2 units left for sale in South East Asia. That’s one more than the Aston Martin Vantage AMR Malaysia Edition! The Rapide AMR is powered by a naturally-aspirated V12 engine that puts out 603 PS and 630 Nm. The Rapide AMR also comes fitted with carbon

** This article is the personal experience of a 2013 Honda Jazz Petrol CKD 1.5L i-VTEC owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Daryl Matthew Gomes About My Car First of all, I would like to thank WapCar for giving me a chance to do this write-up as I am a huge fan of car technology advancement and always try to stay up to date with the latest happenings in the automotive industry via their various social media platforms. Writing this review couldn’t have come at a b