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Unitedstar Corporation Sdn Bhd, an authorised Toyota dealership located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, has upgraded its outlet to ‘3S’ status, offering both sales and aftersales services. Previously only providing sales of new vehicles, the upgrading process sees the facility extending its range of services available to customers. “Unitedstar Corporation has been an authorised Toyota dealership since 2005, with just a showroom for sales at Aman Suria, Damansara followed by the new 3S centre at Tama

Jerrica

Sep 19, 2020

Looks like the flash flood season is well and truly back. With the flash floods also came the inevitable reports of damaged roads, this particular incident happened in Petaling Jaya and, unfortunately, a Fiat Bravo was caught just when the road was washed apart. The video of the badly damaged road was uploaded on a Facebook page called Pantas MBPJ. As you can see, the road along Jalan SS4A/1 near the Taman Bahagia LRT Station stretches for at least 300 m. MBPJ authorities on the scene have confi

Jerrica

Jul 23, 2020

In a world where a 1,500 PS Bugatti Chiron is allowed to roam freely on the public roads, we have become desensitised to horsepower figures. It wasn’t too long ago (the 90s wasn’t too long ago, right?) that 400 PS was reserved for supercars and super sports cars like the Ferrari 360 Modena (400 PS from a 3.6-litre V8) and Porsche 996.2 GT3 RS (405 PS from a 3.6-litre in-line 6). These days, everything from a little hatchback to a family saloon can pack 400 PS or more. Hence, it’s quite easy to s

Adrian Chia

Nov 4, 2019

When the Proton X70 was launched, it garnered tremendous attention. It was Proton’s first SUV and the first Proton car with the “Hi Proton” feature. There’s quite a lot of things to like about the X70 too – the interior is decent, the range-topping variant gets power seats up front, and the price is rather attractive when compared to its rivals. There is however, one thing we don’t quite like about the Proton X70 and that is the boot/tailgate. What is there not to like about the Proton X70’s boo

Arif

Aug 13, 2020

At RM 43,190, the Perodua Axia Advance is the cheapest car to come equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Most of us have been there, maybe something caught our attention away from the road momentarily, or we mispressed the accelerator pedal, or maybe we were too busy on *coughs* Facebook. A split second later and bam! But one feature that won’t be distracted or too busy is AEB. It is a system that detects an impending collision ahead and warns the driver. If the driver does not respo

Shaun

Oct 29, 2019

There’s a new Volvo 3S centre in Malaysia and this time it is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The latest 3S centre will add to their list of 14 dealerships nationwide and will be run by their new dealer partner Sebangga Mitsinbo Sdn Bhd. The new 2-storey 3S centre spans 5,432 square-foot and is built to adhere to Volvo Car’s retail standard known as the Volvo Retail Experience (VRE). The facility is prepared to put the Volvo Car Lifestyle Collection and Accessories on show and ready to facilita

Jerrica

Jul 30, 2020

Probably the sleekest and sexiest model in the Mercedes-Benz compact series is the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The CLA offered those that prefer a more modern look over the classic sedans that Mercedes-Benz had on offer a compromise with the CLA. Unfortunately, you can no longer purchase a standard CLA new as MBM only has the CLA 45 on sale now, but there are still plenty on the used car market. But what are the issues to look out for? Common issues To find out more about the common issues on the Mercede

Jerrica

Feb 7, 2021

Once in a while, something really hot pops up in the used car markets that we just can't ignore. Partly because we are petrolheads, and partly because we like to live vicariously and look at pictures of cars we cannot afford yet. This is one such example - a 1999 Subaru Impreza (GC) sedan that looks like it just drove off a Subaru dealership a couple of hours ago. It’s obvious that it’s been lovingly restored (read: thousands of Ringgit poured into it), so let’s see what you will get for the ask

Sanjay

Aug 19, 2020

This is the second-generation Subaru XV, launched in Malaysia back in 2017. The Subaru XV is currently offered in 3 variants, priced at: 2.0i - RM 117,788 2.0i-P - RM 127,788 GT Edition 2.0i-P - 136,788 All variants are powered by 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated Boxer engine making 156 PS/196 Nm, paired to a CVT. Power goes to all four wheels via Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. Faced with strong competition from the Honda HR-V and Proton X50, the Subaru XV has its work cut out. If you

Shaun

Feb 28, 2021

The concept of buying a car on Lazada is still foreign to most of us, but now Volkswagen Malaysia has taken yet another unconventional step with an Instagram-exclusive car sale in conjunction with the 12.12 sale. 12 units of the VW Polo with JOIN accessories and 12 units of the VW Beetle with free spoiler and VW Tint will be up on sale on Volkswagen Malaysia’s Instagram profile with a RM 12,000 discount. Like the 12.12 sales on online shopping websites, VW’s 12.12 sales only run for 24 hours, st

Jerrica

Dec 11, 2019

Back in 2009, when the MPV craze hit Malaysia, Proton and Perodua both added a 7-seater MPV into their line-up. Here we are in 2020 and both the Proton Exora and Perodua Alza are still on sale. Interestingly, both models were given an update in 2019 and there seem to be no signs of replacement for the Perodua Alza. This time, let's focus on what is seen as the best value-for-money C-segment MPV, the Exora. We'll talk about the Alza some other time. Throughout the 11 years on sale, the Exora has

CY Foong

Sep 8, 2020

If you haven’t decided on getting a brand-new Honda City from Honda’s 12.12 sale, then you’re in luck. Honda Malaysia has announced that it is extending its All-New City 12.12 Special Sale to 31-December 2020! This sale entitles customers to get a rebate worth RM 2,000 by booking and registering their new City by 31-December. This special rebate only applies to the S and E variants of the City. Honda has stated that there have been 11,000 bookings received for the all-new City and 5,800 units ha

CY Foong

Dec 11, 2020

It appears that right-hand drive prototypes of the upcoming Geely Binyue-based Proton X50 have started roaming our streets, as our friends over at Funtasticko just posted photos of such a model. The up-close shots give us a clearer look at the upcoming B-segment SUV, now with the steering placed on the correct right side of the car. Furthermore, the front wipers have also been redesigned for right-hand drive conditions. The upcoming Proton X50 is also expected to don Proton’s latest logo. Power

Eric

Oct 1, 2019

Open for bookings but new 2019 design yet to be revealed AV variant adds ASA 2.0 advanced driver assistance system and reverse camera Electronic stability (VSC) and traction control now offered – upper variants only Adds two new variants - GXtra and Style (rumoured to be a taller riding crossover) Reduced manual transmission variants, E variant is sole MT variant Nearly five years after its market launch in 2014, the Perodua Axia has been given its second mid-life update (there was another updat

Robert

Aug 22, 2019

We’ve seen videos of creative project cars from all over the world and even from the less urban areas of Malaysia, the last thing we would expect to see is someone making a project out of a Perodua Kancil and turn it into a top-less "convertible". But that was exactly what surfaced on a Facebook group dedicated to selling second-hand cars. We have to say, it’s pretty cute. It is impossible to tell what year the Kancil was manufactured, because other than having its roof seared off, the owner has

Jerrica

May 14, 2020

If you haven’t heard of Pablo Escobar, then here’s a quick history lesson. Escobar is the wealthiest criminal in history and was viewed as a Robin Hood-like figure by residents in his town. With that amount of wealth, you can expect the man to have a stable full of epic cars. One of those cars, a 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RSR IROC race car, is on sale. The asking price of the car? An eye-watering $2.2 million! As its name suggests, the 911 was used in the now-defunct International Race of Cha

Jerrica

Mar 17, 2021

Honda C-RV: 522 litre of boot space Mazda CX-5: 442 litre of boot space Toyota RAV4: 580 litre of boot space (!) The all-new 2020 Toyota RAV4 is due to be launched later this year, but when you think of C-segment SUV in Malaysia, the name Honda CR-V is no stranger to the list. Strong brand image, rugged looks and proven reliability, the C-RV is a favorite among those looking for 5-seater SUV in the market. Honda CR-V For those looking for something suaver, you can’t go wrong with the Mazda CX-5.

Zamil Syaheer

Mar 23, 2020

Eton Import, an independent car importer in Thailand, has introduced the all-new 2020 Toyota Harrier to the land of smiles. Both petrol and hybrid engines are offered while Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 comes as standard. According to our Thai sister website Autofun, this is the first time that a car importer has officially announced the sale of the Toyota Harrier in the country. Toyota Thailand has never officially sold the SUV in Thailand believing that, with price ranging from 2-2.5 million bahts,

Jerrica

Jul 21, 2020

This is the all-new, fourth generation 2021 Hyundai Tucson. It will go on sale in Korea this month, while overseas markets will begin launching the model from the first half of 2021 onwards. Globally, the five-seater C-segment SUV will go up against the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan and Nissan X-Trail, but with a twist. Like the Volkswagen Tiguan, the latest Hyundai Tucson will be offered in two wheelbase length, 2,680 mm and 2,755 mm. However unlike the Tiguan and Tigua

Hans

Sep 15, 2020

- Successor to the Volkswagen CC returns under a new Arteon name - Open for bookings, estimated prices RM290k – RM310k - Only one CBU (from Germany) variant available – 2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line - Powertrain shared with Golf R, interior shared with Passat Following its preview at November’s Premium Auto Car Expo in Setia Alam, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia have announced that it is now accepting pre-bookings for the Volkswagen Arteon. Like the previous Volkswagen CC, the Arteon is based on the

Robert

Jul 22, 2019

Hot hatches were made famous when Volkswagen unleashed the Golf into the world. To join in with the fun, Mercedes-Benz too released a hatchback of their own. Not only does the Mercedes-Benz A-Class promise a fun drive, especially the previous generation W176, but it also plays the role of an entry-level model into the Mercedes-Benz brand. Now that prices are pegged as low as RM 119,000 should you consider a used W176? Common issues To find out more about the common issues on the A-Class W176, we

Jerrica

Jan 10, 2021

By now you would’ve seen the all-new Honda Jazz, which made its world premiere yesterday at the opening of the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show in Japan, where the Jazz is sold as the Fit. The fourth generation Honda Jazz will only go on sale in Japan in February 2020 so details like body dimensions and engine specifications are still unclear, but we do know that in Japan (and Europe), the all-new Honda Jazz will be sold exclusively as a hybrid. It will most likely be a 1.5-litre full hybrid but unlike the

Hans

Oct 24, 2019

Now that there’s a new generation Honda Accord on sale, the previous ninth-generation Honda Accord is going on the used car market for just RM 60,000. This puts the D-segment sedan around the same price as the lowest spec B-segment cars! So, should you get a used Accord or should you get a B-segment car new? Think D-segment sedans and the first car that comes to mind is most likely the Honda Accord. No surprises here considering how the Accord has been a house-hold name since the 70s and has alw

Jerrica

Dec 27, 2020

You’ve often heard the term 3-door and 5-door used when describing a car. For example, MINI literally names their famous hatch MINI 3-Door and MINI 5-Door. But why does MINI name their cars a 3-Door or a 5-Door when there are only either 2 doors and 4 doors for ingress and egress on the cars? Put simply, any door like structure which includes window on a car large enough for an adult to climb in and out of is considered a “door”. So, the terms 3-door and 5-door are reserved mostly for hatchbacks

Jerrica

Apr 10, 2020

Kia has teased the brand’s fourth-generation Kia Carnival flagship minivan today. Released in Korean specification, the all-new Carnival will be sold in many markets worldwide as the Kia Sedona. So far, we think it looks a bit like the new Kia Seltos. The Carnival aims to appeal to progressive young families with its combination of innovation, flexibility, and style. The new model builds on its predecessors’ heritage in the mid-sized MPV segment, following more than two million Carnival sales wo

Arif

Jun 18, 2020

B20 biodiesel, a biofuel blend consisting of 20 percent palm methyl ester (PME) and 80 percent diesel will be introduced in stages nationwide between now until June 2021. The B20 blend will be used only on the subsidized Euro 2M diesel. The higher priced Euro 5 diesel will remain as B7. According the Malaysian Ministry of Primary Industries, B20 biodiesel has already gone on sale in Langkawi and Labuan since January 2020. Sale of the biofuel will be expanded to Sarawak by April 2020, Sabah by Au

Hans

Feb 20, 2020

Yes, you read right, Honda Malaysia is having a special 12.12 sale for the fifth-generation all-new 2020 Honda City E and S variants. From 1 to 12 December 2020, customers who put in a booking for a Honda City E or S variant will receive a rebate worth RM 2,000. Known as the All-New City 12.12 Special sales, customers who placed their booking within the first 12 days of the month will have until 31 December to fulfil the booking and registration requirements at any Honda authorised dealerships n

Jerrica

Dec 1, 2020

The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has urged the government to ban the sale of car accessories that could pose a fatal risk, especially in the event of a crash. According to Berita Harian, one such item is the dummy buckle, which was originally meant for plus-sized individuals, but has since been misused by people who refuses to buckle up while driving. By inserting the dummy buckle into the seat belt buckle, these drives can avoid the annoying chimes a modern car emits when

Eric

Jul 9, 2020

** This article is the personal experience of a 2008 Lotus Elise 1.8 S owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Kelvin Tee The Everyday Sports Car Cars, what are they to you? A tool to get from A to B? A fun, great (not to mention pricy) hobby? This is a story about the car that I love and adore. A 2008 Lotus Elise 1.8 S. People have various reasons for owning a car but for myself, it has always been more than a tool for going around and about. I've always thought of

Owner Review

Jul 22, 2020

According to Jato Dynamic’s monthly report, the Renault Clio, with 24,915 units registered, has dethroned the Volkswagen Golf, which recorded 24,735 registrations, as the best-selling car in Europe in February 2020. Based on the collected statistics, the effect of Covid-19 has yet affected car sales in Europe the previous month. February registered a 7 percent drop in car sales compared to 7.6 percent in January though analysers are anticipating a larger drop in coming months. But the more shock

Jerrica

Apr 2, 2020