MINIs have always looked like moving pieces of art and evoked a sense of adventure just by looking at them. Sure, they might resemble works of Salvador Dali more than Leonardo Da Vinci but art has always been about individual interpretation anyways. That’s precisely the beauty behind the newly introduced MINI Countryman Roof Art Edition. It sure looks like all the creativity went into the art instead of naming the car because as the name suggests, its unique feature is located on the roof. The u

When Geely purchased a 49.9 percent stake in Proton from DRB-Hicom in 2017, the Chinese carmaker was upbeat about its goal to become the third largest automotive brand in the Southeast Asian ASEAN trade bloc by 2027. 5 years later, we are now at the midpoint of Geely’s 10-year goal for Proton. To the credit of the new team at Proton, the Malayan Tiger marque is now on a much stronger footing than it ever has since 2013. Proton ended 2022 with 141,432 cars delivered, up 23.3 percent from 2021, bu

Shortage of spare parts, especially for Proton X70 and X50 is forcing users to look for alternatives Spare parts traders cannot order Geely parts directly from China, because Chinese market parts don’t comply with UN regulations that are adopted in many markets, Malaysia included. Certification of compliance must be applied. Independent workshops say requiring cars to be repaired by authorized service centres as a condition for warranty, is anti-competition Ministry of Transport will be looking

Dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs) may be new to Proton, but such transmissions have been fitted to various German marques since the early 2000s. At the moment, only two Proton models are fitted with a DCT: the Proton X50 and the Proton X70. Naturally, for many folks who are upgrading from an older model, either the X50 and X70 is their first encounter with a DCT. It doesn’t help the fact that there are a lot of misinformation when it comes to driving a DCT-equipped car. If you are stuck in a traf

** This article is the personal experience of a 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar Facebook: YJ Chua I left Malaysia in 2014 and have been living in Melbourne, Australia ever since. Some time around March 2017, I placed an order for a X253 GLC43. It was an easy decision to make – great amounts of cargo space, good rear seat space and legroom, decent power and great value for money. I didn’t consider any other car because the Audi SQ5 in Australia w

The Proton X70 is currently the most popular SUV on sale in Malaysia. In terms of size, the five-seater Proton sits in the same segment as the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and Nissan X-Trail. However, its starting price of RM 99,800 also means that it’s actually priced closer to a lower range Honda HR-V, making it the most value for money SUV on the market. There are a total of four variants to choose from, all using the same powertrain. Specifications for Proton X70: Engine: 1.8-litre four-cylinder,