Since its global unveiling in August 2020, the fourth-generation Kia Carnival has been a huge success in many countries around the world even as minivans face a downward trend amidst the popularity of SUVs. 3 years later, Kia officially unveiled the new 2024 Kia Carnival facelift mere days after undisguised photos of the refreshed Grand Utility Vehicle were leaked by Korean social media. For now, only the exterior has been unveiled with Kia still keeping mum on the interior. The Korean carmaker

Great Wall Motor Sales Malaysia (GWM Malaysia) has announced penning a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PEPS-JV (Melaka, a subsidiary of EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB), for local assembly (CKD) and manufacturing of Haval models in Malaysia. A key component of the MoU will see GWM Malaysia and EPMB propel their collaboration towards a definitive agreement in the coming three months, culminating in EPMB handling CKD operations for the selected GWM models. The move will see prominent models f

Well, not in those exact words but Mercedes-Benz did launch a ChatGPT project within its Mercedes-Benz Cars Operations 360 (MO360) digital ecosystem that aims to maximise efficiency for global vehicle production, starting with the new Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA) platform that will underpin the next Mercedes-Benz CLA Class. It’s not surprising that carmakers are turning to AI to reduce redundancy and improve efficiency to maximise profits. On the Mercedes-Benz end, the ChatGPT project wil

The Mitsubishi Xpander is a massively popular hit for the three diamonds in Malaysia much like her ASEAN neighbours. Though we will never see the Xpander reaching No.1 overall here, it is the best-selling non-national MPV in the country in 2021. One of the possible reasons for its success is its affordability and practicality, though the former might see a slight increase in price. A quick check at Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia’s (MMM) pricelist now shows the lone Xpander variant starting from RM 9

At this year’s gruelling and somewhat chaotic Nürburgring 24 Hours, Hyundai Motorsport fielded three cars in the race, a Hyundai Elantra N TCR, a Hyundai i30 N TCR, and a near-production Hyundai i20. The pair of TCR cars dominated the TCR class and finished in the top two. The Elantra N TCR shared by Marc Basseng, Manuel Lauck, and Moritz Oestreich took pole position ahead of the i30 N TCR which consisted of Luca Engstler, Hendrick Still, and Jean-Karl Vernay. Throughout the race, the weather ke

As you know, Wapcar is holding our first-ever Car of the Year awards and you’re invited to cast your votes! One of the nominees in our 7-Seater Family Car of the Year award is the 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander. Though late to the game in Malaysia, here’s why the SUV deserves your attention. Although the Xpander is ranked as a B-segment, the interior feels larger than its competitors which is not a surprise since the Xpander's wheelbase does measure longer than the Toyota Innova. Other than the acclaim