China’s Global Times, a newspaper owned by the Chinese Communist Party’s main newspaper People’s Daily, recently published an op-ed that says Tesla’s intention to invest in India will struggle to succeed because of the South Asian country’s poor charging infrastructure, adding that its weak supplier base cannot support Tesla cars. Since the article was published by a government-owned newspaper, the article is a reflection of China’s opinion on Tesla’s attempt to forge closer ties with India, a c

With the facelifted Tesla Model 3 (Highland) and Model Y now open for order in Malaysia, one key decision for potential buyers is choosing among Tesla's advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) - Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, and Full Self-Driving (FSD). Autopilot comes as a standard feature on both Tesla models, while Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) are available as optional add-ons, priced at RM 16,000 and RM 32,000, respectively. In this article, we'll delve into these choice

The narrative of battery electric vehicles (BEVs or battery EVs) wasn’t always dominated by Tesla. When the Tesla Roadster was just a toy driven by billionaires for short trips within Monaco, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and Nissan Leaf was already being used by many families and companies in Japan, USA and Europe. So why the difference in their successes (or failures)? One key reason was that Tesla branded itself as a tech startup rather than an automaker, and Tesla worked the capital market in ways l

Driven by 106 PS/170 Nm electric motor, charged by 1.2L 3-cyl 82 PS/105 Nm engine 2nd Perodua to get EPB after Alza Claimed fuel consumption of 3.2 litres/100 km 5-year lease-only programme This is it, the 2022 Perodua Ativa Hybrid in Malaysia isn't a mystery anymore, as Perodua themselves have revealed it all and handed over the first few units to customers just a moment ago at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Perodua Ativa Hybrid specs Our Ativa Hybrid is a direct rebadge of the Daihatsu

Mysterious Civic-based SUV now spotted in China Larger than HR-V, but smaller than CR-V Pick this over the Corolla Cross? What started off as a wild rumour is gradually turning into a reality. We’re talking about the Honda Civic-based SUV that slots between the HR-V and CR-V. Seems like Honda is aiming right at the Toyota Corolla Cross with its brand-new model. The initial spyshots surfaced from Japan – the same country where the rumour initially started from. Also Read: Honda's new, upcoming SU

** This article is the personal experience of a 2020 Geely Binyue Chinese owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar Liu Junhua How the Story Begins I was a penny pincher when I decided to buy my first car due to my limited budget. Moreover, I was afraid I might get a car that I will regret owning in the future. I started browsing the internet doing research and got the idea of getting an SUV because I can make long-distance road trips with a spacious cabin and a large boot volum