Mazda has released its results for the first half of the FY2024, ending March 31, 2024, covering the period from April 1 to September 30, 2023. Global sales of Mazda vehicles grew 20 percent to hit 616,000 units. Despite the threat of high inflation and high energy prices, Mazda recorded its best-ever first-half year profit. Net sales were up 41 percent to 2.317 trillion Yen, while operating income was up 135 percent, to 129.6 billion Yen. Continued supply chain disruptions, including a typhoon

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross has finally undergone a facelift in Japan, and while the visuals haven't changed all that much, it's the insides that's received a bunch of fixes...and more power. New and improved powertrains Headlining all changes is the new engine sitting in the bay: normal, pure-petrol variants gain a new 2.0-litre Dynamic Force engine (M20A-FKS), while the hybrid variants continue with the 1.8-litre 2ZR-FXE mill, albeit with some improvements. The new engine – in Malaysia, it p

For those who have a Proton X50, X70, Iriz, Persona, or Exora with Proton’s current-generation head unit, the company recommends users to update their software. Proton recently shared a post on their Facebook page, recommending owners of the aforementioned models to update the Atlas OS software on their Infotainment Head Unit (IHU), ensuring that users get a smoother experience. Proton also added that they are gradually migrating to a new cloud server to serve customers better. Said software upd

Like it or not, 3-cylinder engines will become more common. Malaysia has just welcomed the 2022 Proton X70 with a new 1.5-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder 3G15TD engine. The move is a bit controversial so Proton is still keeping the more traditional (but decade old) 4-cylinder 1.8-litre 4G18TD for the highest specs X70 Premium variant. Elsewhere, Japan is set to welcome yet another 3-cylinder engine-powered SUV, the T33 generation 2022 Nissan X-Trail, on 25-July. Nissan’s 3-cylinder unit is really

Let us skip the pleasantries and get right down to business. We’ve tested the 2022 Perodua Myvi 1.5L CVT’s fuel consumption according to our WapCar Ratings standard and here's the result. As per usual, we brim the fuel tank first. All tyres are inflated according to the manufacturer’s recommendation and air-conditioning is kept on at all times. Driving behaviour is as normal – no hypermiling nor over-enthusiastic driving. After a journey of 83.7km, broken down about 60/40 highway and city drivin

Volkswagen Malaysia introduced the Volkswagen Passat R-Line as a new variant on top of the Passat Elegance. It competes against the likes of Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. The 2020 Volkswagen Passat R-Line is priced at RM 204,433 (OTR without insurance and SST). If you’re eyeing on the Passat R-Line, we’ve lined up the pros and cons to help with your buying decision. Pros: Excellent ride quality Effortless driving experience Spacious and upmarket interior Fuel efficient Cons: No ADAS Pricier tha