The all-new seventh-generation (G90) 2024 BMW M5 has made its global debut. Yes, the M5 is now a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), featuring an electrified powertrain known as the M Hybrid system, similar to that used in the XM. At the core of the G90 M5 is a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine producing 585 PS and 750 Nm. This engine is paired with an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission and an M xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The M xDrive features a central transfer case with a multi-plate clutc

Perodua is set to make the fourth quarter of this year (Q4 2023) its best ever, and the Rawang outfit is well on track to hit its 314,000 unit sales target this year – and an improved production efficiency is the major step they've taken to see it through. Advancements in its plants have seen the carmaker post 18.6 percent sales increase year-to-date in September 2023, which currently stands at 233,227 units. Rather unsurprisingly this comes off the back of a 18.7 percent improvement in manufact

Our colleague, Zamil, who’s also an avid drifter just collected his brand new 2022 Perodua Alza 1.5 AV. Practicality, comfortability and reliability were the three things Zamil was looking for to replace his 30-year-old daily driver. During Zamil and the team’s drive to Kota Bharu, he was immediately sold as it checked all of these boxes and more. The Alza is doing really well with 51,000 units booked as of August and this is all done within 3 months after it was opened for booking. Also read: R

Even though Thai buyers are not as fond of 7-seaters like neighbours Indonesia and Malaysia, the Mitsubishi Xpander seems to be the main choice when it comes to a people mover in the Kingdom. As such, Thailand’s most popular 7-seater will be getting an update in March, according to Thai automotive website, Headlight Mag. The Mitsubishi Xpander received a facelift back in November 2021 which made its global debut in Indonesia, where 7-seaters rule the roost. Since this is a facelift, the updated

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is accelerating its push into electrified vehicles with 5 models planned in the future. One of those models planned is the hybrid version of the Mitsubishi Xpander. The hybrid version of the eccentric-looking SUV is planned for launch in 2023 as part of Mitsubishi’s plan to have electrified vehicles account for half of its global sale by 2030. But before that, Mitsubishi is expected to launch the Eclipse Cross PHEV in Japan in December 2020. This is followed b

** This article is the personal experience of a 2014 Perodua Alza owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar Facebook: Alex Kew About My Car Here is my Perodua Alza SE automatic transmission purchased at the end of 2014. It was priced at RM59,400 including insurance, and I entitled for RM2,000 discount for year-end stock. I chose the unique colour for my car - Mystical Purple, it is like black colour in low light condition but dark purple under sunlight. The reason being black-pa