Mercedes-Benz Group has confirmed its plans to reduce the number of models in its entry-level compact cars range, cutting down from the current 7 models to 4. The move is part of the company’s shift to move away from chasing after sales volume, to prioritize lower volume but more profitable, higher-end products. “What has always been the core of our brand is now also the core of our strategy: the luxury segment. We are further sharpening the focus of our business model and product portfolio in o

If you’re looking to get a brand-new Honda for less, this month might be a good chance to do so. Honda Malaysia has just announced its August promo with savings for its locally-assembled models. Called "Malaysia Tanah Airku Special Gifts of Unity", this offer applies to the Honda Jazz, City, BR-V, Civic, HR-V, CR-V, and Accord. Buyers are rewarded with Malaysiaku bonuses and extra rebates or service vouchers with every purchase of selected Honda models this month. For instance, you could get a b

At WapCar.my, we put every car through the scrutiny of Ratings tests. Every aspect such as driving performance, fuel consumption, or even price and maintenance are evaluated accordingly. To date, we have sampled well over 40 cars and you can check out the full Ratings list here. In this article, we'll go through the top 5 cars with the lowest fuel consumption during our tests. Before we start, do note that our method of testing relies on the fuel station’s pump, which in turn relies on pressure

Hot on the heels of the unveiling of the 11th-generation Honda Civic sedan, it looks like its sibling the Honda Civic hatchback is set to make its world debut. We can expect this variant to surface as early as November 2021. According to a Japanese media source, the all-new Civic hatchback will use the same platform as its sedan counterpart, instead of the one in all-new HRV/Vezel (which, in itself is just an improvement of the exisiting platform). In doing so, the powertrain and major trim opti

Just last week, the media was given a preview of the all-new 2020 Hyundai Sonata and it seems that Malaysia might be the first RHD market to have the D-segment sedan. Now, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has announced that the all-new Sonata is opened for bookings at its website. This gives Malaysians an opportunity to try an alternative to the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord with a bit of premium kimchi flavour. However, Hyundai has quoted the prices of the all-new Sonata would start at ‘RM 20x,

Some iterations of the next-generation Honda Civic could be totally be homegrown models as Honda has decided to transfer some production from the United Kingdom to Japan. The Swindon plant currently produces the Civic hatchback and the Type R - be it for sale within Europe or beyond (the Type Rs we get are made there) among others. The plant is also shutting down in 2021. This decision comes as the UK is set to leave the European Union. As such, the British and Japanese governments are reportedl