Honda has hit an all-time high quarterly operating profit of 484.7 billion Yen (~RM 14.9 billion) for the first quarter of its financial year ending 31-March 2025 (FY2025). The figure is 22.9% higher than the same April – June quarter in FY2024. Honda’s operating margin also improved to 9%, up from 8.5% in the same quarter of the previous financial year. Honda attributes the strong performance to increased sales of motorcycles in India and Brazil, strong demand for its hybrid cars, and a weak Ye

If there's any proof that Malaysians love thier modified cars, then response to the Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport is a highlight: bookings for the model have exceed that of the Hybrid variant - previously the most popular Corolla Cross variant - according to sources close to the matter. Yet this is more than likely just a temporary development, as it's common for new models to get a spike in interest. Not to mention too that dealers have been collecting orders for the 'Cross GR-S in the weeks pr

Hybrids now account for more than half of Thailand’s D-segment sedan market – which has now been reduced to only a two-car race, following the discontinuation of the Nissan Teana there. The Toyota Camry and Honda Accord are the only two volume sellers in the segment. The Camry has a 64 percent market share, while the rest is from the Honda Accord. According to data compiled by headlightmag, hybrids contribute nearly 53 percent of the Toyota Camry’s sales (52.9 percent), likewise for the Honda Ac

During the Honda Civic FE’s launch back in January, members of the media asked the Large Project Leader (LPL) for the Civic FE, Mr. Tomoyuki Yamagami, on the decision for the 1.8-litre engine’s omission. The quick answer was it was too old and Honda is trying to move away from combustion engines. Hence, the Civic FE is only available with a 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo in many markets but being committed to switching to electrified power meant that the Civic Hybrid could be making its return too. The Ci

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has introduced a new package for the Nissan X-Trail; the New Nissan X-Trail Tuned by IMPUL. The package includes Dual Tone IMPUL Front and Rear Aero Bumper Spoilers, Gloss Black V-Motion Grille Cladding, Side Skirts, Split Mounted Rear Spoilers, sport springs, and 18” IMPUL Aura SX-50 wheels. Apart from the expressive exterior and performance parts, the new Nissan X-Trail Tuned by IMPUL is uplifted and adorned with new Maroon Nappa Leather interior which inc

Previously, we’ve analysed the 2019 Nissan X-Trail in terms of driving performance and comfort as well as build quality and features. Now we’ll evaluate its interior space and practicality through the WapCar Ratings. Interior space of the 2019 Nissan X-Trail The Nissan X-Trail has a spacious interior that can fit 7 occupants. Although the third-row passengers may not be in the same comfort as in the second row. 3 adults are able to seat across the second row in relative comfort as the transmissi