At the sidelines of the 2022 Proton X70 facelift (MC1), we've learnt that the update also increases the percentage of local content in the car - now standing at 70 percent. This is a substantial increase over the 45 percent of the initial CKD model that was first launched in 2020. A big contributor to this bump is its three-cylinder mill. Plucked from the X50, the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine (177 PS/255 Nm) is locally-assembled, though the 1.8-litre engine remains for the highest variant. Othe

1.5 turbo is most powerful in the region Turbo engine, Sensing is standard on even base variant Pricier than Civic FC and Corolla Altis Here to build on the successes of its predecessors, the all-new 2022 Honda Civic (FE) has just been launched in Malaysia at an event in MITEC KL. Prices for the C-segment sedan starts from RM 126k to RM 144k, and over 1,200 bookings have been placed since it was first announced. 2022 Honda Civic (FE) price in Malaysia Variant Price 1.5 E RM 125,634.64 1.5 V RM 1

If you’ve been following our website closely, you would know that we have commenced the WapCar Car of the Year Awards 2021 in which you, our esteemed readers, get to vote for your favourite cars. We’ve shortlisted 22 models across four categories, one of which is Family Car of the Year. Six cars have been rounded up in this category, the entries are: Toyota Corolla Cross Proton X70 Proton X50 Honda CR-V Nissan Serena Mazda CX-5 In the C-segment SUV battle, we have the Proton X70, Honda CR-V, and

Although Malaysians can expect the locally-assembled (CKD) Mazda CX-30 to be introduced in the near future, it may not be too soon. Contrary to AmInvestment Bank's report, checks with Bermaz Auto confirms that there will be no CKD CX-30 for 2021. However, this doesn't completely rule out the model's local assembly. Plans to locally-assemble the model is still afoot, but the CKD CX-30's introduction is only slated for 2022 or later. Locally-assembled CX-30 This news comes on the back of AmInvestm

Proton had always been known for its saloon cars that were popular with Malaysian families. The Proton Saga, Wira, Waja, Perdana, and Preve are some to name. The most ambitious of them all would have been the Proton Preve, claimed as Proton’s first global car. Under the Proton-Geely partnership, several future model names have been registered. Including the X50 and X70, several other names have been registered too like the C50 and S50. The C50 is probably reserved for a hatchback model while the

Move aside for this MINI John Cooper Works Countryman because under the bonnet lies a 306 PS beast with an asking price of RM 378,888, imported from the Netherlands. The JCW Countryman is also powered by the same 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo engine in the Cooper S albeit with many modifications done to it. Reinforced crankshafts, a main bearing with extended cross section, specific pistons, connecting rods and a new vibration damper with optimised cooling are just a few of the tweaks that MINI engi