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Meeting one’s heroes usually leads to disappointment as sometimes what they appear may not turn out as you expected. This applies to many supercars that graced our bedroom walls and desktop wallpapers which looked cool but are an absolute chore to handle. Some might argue that few can afford the likes of a Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bugatti, or Pagani and these fantasy cars are simply out there to bewilder people with their looks and visceral noises. Still, you might feel sorely disappointed with the

CY Foong

Jul 24, 2024

You may recall in May 2024, Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru jointly announced a series of upcoming internal combustion engines – with each one tailored to what they do best. This means Subaru will make a new generation 'boxer' mill as Mazda breathes new life into the rotary engine. Toyota will then focus on a series of small to medium capacity four-cylinders. Engines for the electrification era What these companies have in common – other than being part of the Toyota conglomerate – is the mindset of d

Sanjay

Jul 15, 2024

The Honda Jazz might be a sorely missed name among fans but its replacement, the Honda City Hatchback has been a healthy seller for Honda Malaysia. That said, the first-generation Honda Jazz was a game-changer when it was introduced in 2001. The Jazz would go on to become a worldwide smash hit but over in its home market, the Fit as it was called in Japan would go on to be a literal superstar for Honda. It won numerous awards including a sweep of two of Japan’s major car of the year awards in 20

CY Foong

Jul 4, 2024

The annual Borneo Safari Expedition is an off-road challenge unlike any other. The event attracts off-road enthusiasts from around the world, offering a unique adventure that combines thrilling 4x4 action amidst Borneo's vast and diverse jungles. The 8-day long expedition is both a test of human resolve as well as the performance and sheer mettle of the machines that have to survive some of the harshest terrains to get you out. One pick-up truck has been synonymous with the Borneo Safari Expedit

Arvind

Jul 4, 2024

For a couple of years now, you can rent or as the current terminology goes, subscribe to an array of amazingly pristine and restored examples of classic Toyotas from the Kinto Vintage Club in Japan. Adding to a lineup that includes a TE27 Corolla Levin, a Z10 Soarer, and an A80 Supra is one fine off-roading legend. For many fans of the Toyota Land Cruiser, the 70 Series is considered the peak generation. It is also the longest-running generation with the utilitarian classic given an extensive up

CY Foong

Jul 3, 2024

Picture Australian motorsports and you might think about Formula One but there is another race series closer to the vehicles that rule the outbacks. No, it’s not the Toyota Land Cruiser but the humble pick-up truck, also known Down Under as utes. Utes are synonymous with Australia as outside the plush urban cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, the country has vast, harsh deserts. It’s in these deserts where the ute thrives and just like any humble car in every part of the world, utes have t

CY Foong

Jun 25, 2024

We love the Nissan Almera here at the WapCar office though it is a shame that the previous generation’s faults cast a shadow that hangs behind what is one of the most comfortable B-segment sedan models in the market. It is also quite an efficient car as seen in our reviews but Nissan wanted to prove it in the real world too. So over the weekend, it invited 20 Almera owners and 10 media teams to take part in the 2024 Nissan Almera Lightfoot Challenge. The challenge was to see which team could rec

CY Foong

Jun 25, 2024

Entering the pit garage of the Honda Malaysia Racing Team (HMRT) at the Sepang Circuit during Round 2 of the Malaysia Championship Series (MCS), the sense of anticipation and excitement is palpable. In a corner stands the petite Nor Atikah, approximately 150 cm tall, from Honda Malaysia's Finance Department. With a stopwatch and clipboard in hand, she strategises for the upcoming sessions. Cars in the pit cannot be released back onto the track without her nod. Somewhat a Race Strategist, she con

Arvind

Jun 19, 2024

Racing demands discipline, dedication, effort, experience, and money. But for the Honda Malaysia Racing Team (HMRT), things are a bit different. This team consists of employees from various departments within the organisation who participate voluntarily, without additional benefits. This arrangement piques curiosity about their mindset and motivation. While race experience is crucial for success in motorsports, HMRT has shown that it isn't always necessary. The team consistently includes a signi

Shaun

Jun 12, 2024

Honda is one of those brands that has a huge fanbase and some of those H brand enthusiasts would count themselves lucky to be working for the company they adore. Bryan Hourt is one of those Honda fans and as the Chief Engineer and Product Strategy at Honda Development and Manufacturing of America, he is living his dream. Growing up, Bryan has been in love with cars and his father also owned a body shop in his home state of Nebraska which helped fuelled his ambition to work around vehicles. Event

CY Foong

Jun 5, 2024