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** This article is the personal experience of a 2010 Honda City GM2 owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar Facebook: Ben Ooi First Taste of Japanese Cars I drive a 2010 Honda City S Spec, its a GM2 generation model which we bought at RM84,980. There was a full spec variant dubbed E Spec which came with paddle shifters and 16" inch Sport Rims which I didn't get. This is my third car and my first Honda. The first 2 cars were basically good old trusty Proton Wira from the family

Owner Review

Jun 27, 2020

Trust us when we say Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity are make-or-break features when it comes to buying a new car in Malaysia. But not everyone of us can go after a new car in this economic climate, so we'll show you the next best thing - getting Android Auto to work on the car you already own. I installed a relatively cheap (~RM 300) Android-based touchscreen headunit in my 2003 Toyota Vios, and this guide will help you get Android Auto running on something similar installed in your

Sanjay

Jan 17, 2021

If you think you’ve seen it all, think again. On 25 October 2020, news that a man had successfully stolen a brand-new Honda Civic 1.8S police patrol vehicle (MPV) from Seberang Perai Utara district HQ went viral on social media. The suspects were enjoying a joyride in Shah Alam before the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) caught up with them. A source told News Straits Times that the men who stole the MPV were brothers, aged 28 and 32. The brothers had posed as policemen from the information technol

Jerrica

Oct 26, 2020

Today is Tuesday, October. 22 Local News Proton expands business in Kota Kinabalu Proton has officially cut the ribbon to their new 3S centre in Kota Kinabalu. The new centre is run by Shirba Auto World Sdn Bhd and is the third Proton outlet to open in the city. Shirba Auto 3S centres spans a total of 2,259 square metres and has a capacity to fit 12 service bays, 6 service hoists, a comfortable customer lounge and even offers free WiFi. Mira Filzah wins a Nissan X-Trail Hybrid As the official ve

Tasia

Oct 22, 2019

Just like that, we are 2 weeks into MCO 2.0. This most likely means that most of us are working from home, which then means our cars aren't driven much. Nevertheless, there are some things you can do to keep your car in tip top condition despite it being underdriven. Here are some pointers that might be useful to keep in mind in this second MCO season. Don't park under trees You might think that parking your car under trees is a good idea, since the car does get some shade from the sun. Well, if

Jason

Feb 14, 2021

The all-new Nissan Leaf is now available in Malaysia. Available in just one high-specification variant, the second generation Leaf is priced at RM 188,888. The fully electric (BEV or Battery Electric Vehicle) Leaf now comes with a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery, which gives it an ample 311 km driving range (when tested under the ECE R101 New European Driving Cycle, NEDC). Nissan distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor is keen to point out that most Malaysians don’t drive more than 200 km per day and thus

Robert

Jul 24, 2019

I remember the first time I tried Android Auto – it was back in 2016 with the debut of the all-new tenth-generation Honda Civic. I plugged my phone via USB into the Civic, went through a few confirmation screens on my phone and started Android Auto itself. Android Auto, as how Google envisioned it, is their answer to bridging smartphones and in-car infotainment, allowing drivers to enjoy a tailored Google experience while driving. In case you’re wondering, Android Auto is strictly limited to And

Eric

Sep 27, 2019

With MCO 2.0 truly underway and upon us, most of us will be spending most of our time at home. That also means our cars won't be driven as often as usual. But that is no excuse to sideline our precious set of wheels. In fact, this could be the perfect time for the DIY project that you never got started with! WapCar has come together with Lazada to make your car care DIY a cinch this MCO period. Here are some recommended products from online retailers that you can find in Malaysia's leading e-com

Jason

Jan 22, 2021

Car manufacturers are taking new measures to carry out new car sales by bringing their brand experience online as their physical showrooms are closed due to the Movement Control Order (MCO) imposed. The latest brand to do so is BMW Group Malaysia, which just launched its BMW Shop Online - a digital showroom to view and place a booking for a brand-new BMW. BMW Shop Online allows customers to get to know specific models entirely online. Besides that, there will also be online exclusive offers such

Adrian Chia

Apr 24, 2020

** This article is the personal experience of a 2014 Perodua Alza owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar Facebook: Alex Kew About My Car Here is my Perodua Alza SE automatic transmission purchased at the end of 2014. It was priced at RM59,400 including insurance, and I entitled for RM2,000 discount for year-end stock. I chose the unique colour for my car - Mystical Purple, it is like black colour in low light condition but dark purple under sunlight. The reason being black-pa

Owner Review

Jul 4, 2020

If you’re driving around Ampang Hilir, we suggest avoiding Jalan U-Thant entirely as we’re predicting a massive traffic jam forming around the area, no thanks to a deep watery sinkhole. The huge sinkhole is located right next to a condominium at 16, Jalan Taman U Thant, Taman U Thant, Kuala Lumpur. Thankfully, the sinkhole did not affect the residents of the condominium though the sinkhole damaged the compound wall and road. A Telekom cable pole and a few trees almost fell into the sinkhole. Pho

Jerrica

Jul 20, 2020

We’ve seen a few interesting updates on electric cars in Malaysia this year. A new addition to the electrified news this year would be this Polestar 2 electric car in Malaysia (the one and only?). We have officially welcomed the MINI Cooper SE electric car and Porsche Taycan to our shores. We’ve also seen glimpses of an MG electric car. Now for something Sino-Swedish - the Polestar 2 in Malaysia. If we’re not mistaken, this is the only Polestar 2 in Malaysia right now and it is for sale at Visio

Arif

Nov 13, 2020

Tak cukup satu, rupanya ada lagi bukti borang rentas negeri kosong lengkap dengan cop dan tandatangan pegawai polis mula tular di media sosial. Kali ini, gambar yang tular itu disertakan dengan ayat “Thank you tolong kali kedua, xyah beratur pnjang2. Ad cable dahhh mudoh basoe sney kiro.” Secara ringkasnya, pengguna borang rentas negeri kosong yang menggunakannya serupa cek kosong itu mengatakan yang dia mendapat ‘bantuan dari orang dalam’ (kabel) bagi memudahkan proses permohonan rentas negerin

Mersita

Apr 9, 2021

More news that Mazda’s signature rotary engine is making a return. Previously, it was speculated that Mazda’s upcoming SkyActiv-R rotary engine will return only as a small capacity range extender engine, used to charge a series hybrid’s or an electric vehicle’s battery. The idea of a rotary engine being the primary source of motion in a car today is pretty much out of the question because the inherent nature of rotary engine means that it will not pass today’s exhaust emissions regulation. Or so

Hans

Apr 17, 2020

14 September - 20 September 2019 Fuel price update: RON 97 up 3 sen! Monday Volvo Car Malaysia adds one more 3S centre in Johor Located in the outskirts of Johor Bahru, dealership is the latest to be built in accordance to the Volvo Retail Experience (VRE) – a dealer guide that best communicates the brand’s Scandinavian-inspired values – and has five service bays. This will be Volvo Car Malaysia's second dealer in Johor. The other dealer is located in Batu Pahat, operated by AJ Premium. In total

Tasia

Sep 15, 2019

Porsche Thailand by AAS Auto Service (AAS), the sole authorised importer and distributor of Porsche cars in Thailand, enters a new era of electromobility with the Porsche Taycan - its first fully electric sports car. Prices of the Taycan variants are as such: Taycan 4S – 7,100,000 THB (RM 957,660) Taycan Turbo – 9,900,000 THB (1,335,329.04) Taycan Turbo S – 11,700,000 THB (1,578,116.14) Not bad for the car that scientists call the most innovative car in the world. Taycan customers will enjoy the

Arif

Jul 16, 2020

Goodyear Malaysia's corporate office and production plant in Shah Alam will soon be able to run independent of the power grid by utilizing renewable solar energy. The plant's roof top now features 6,680 solar panels that is capable of generating 2.5 megawatts of power daily. These panels will supply green energy to six low voltage substations located within the property, powering ot just the manufacturing plant, but also the office and warehouse buildings. Gracing launching ceremony of the new s

Robert

Jul 25, 2019

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia today announced that one if its outlets, Volkswagen Sg. Besi will now operate under a new dealer partner GVE Asia Group. Formerly operated by Wearnes Automotive, which has since exited the Volkswagen business, the Volkswagen Sg. Besi 3S centre will continue operating as usual under its new owner. GVE Asia Group is a leading automotive company that distributes and retails a range of luxury and premium passenger marques in Malaysia. Its business operations compri

Hans

Dec 6, 2019

Alongside a slew of launches which include the locally-assembled (CKD) BMW X7 and the all-new BMW 430i Coupe M Sport, MINI Malaysia has launched the new CKD 2021 MINI Countryman facelift. Just like its pre-facelift model, the MINI Countryman facelift is assembled locally (CKD) at the Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah. There are two variants available, the petrol-powered Countryman S and the Countryman SE plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with prices shown below (excluding SST which is valid until 30-June 2021).

CY Foong

Feb 26, 2021

Today is Thursday, Sep. 12 Local news Toyota Malaysia teased the all-new 2019 Corolla "12 generations across more than 50 years. Get ready to meet the All-New Corolla." More on: Toyota Malaysia Facebook Honda Malaysia presents the Civic Type R to His Majesty The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong in celebration of his official birthday The Civic Type R was the model which claimed the title of ‘World’s Fastest Front-Wheel-Drive’ production car at Germany’s legendary Nurburgring race track when it was first in

Tasia

Sep 12, 2019

(2019 Toyota Yaris 1.5G Prices & Specs | Gallery) After a long absence from the Malaysian market, the 2019 Toyota Yaris is back to shake up the Honda-Jazz-dominated-segment with a loud bang. With local artists leading the marketing campaign, it is clear that Toyota is aiming at a fun lifestyle concept rather than a practical daily people mover. But car enthusiasts flocked to showrooms all the same to rediscover the hatchback, eager to see if the Toyota Yaris could live up to the Honda Jazz's sol

Jerrica

Jan 6, 2020

So, the sliding doors on your MPV decided to fail on you. It could be a Toyota Alphard, Toyota Estima, Toyota Sienta, Nissan Serena, Hyundai Starex, or a Kia Grand Carnival. Manual sliding doors are a lot easier to fix, but power sliding doors are a little bit trickier. Before you rush to any nearby workshop, you might want to check a few things. The solution is usually a lot cheaper than you think it is. 1. Sliding doors hard to open or close? Could be dirty tracks The sliding doors of an MPV m

Arif

Jan 29, 2021

The new 2020 Volkswagen Passat facelift (B8 generation) made its local debut last week with less power but with an even more affordable price tag. But what else is new on the Passat? Here’s a quick comparison. The biggest change with the new Passat's line-up is that it has only one variant on sale, the 2.0 TSI Elegance, the 1.8 TSI is now discontinued. Thus, our comparison is only between the high-spec pre-facelift, Passat 2.0 TSI Highline, to the current 2.0 TSI Elegance. Up front, the new Pass

Jerrica

Jan 15, 2020

Anda dah berapa lama WFH atau kerja dari rumah? Kalau sebelum ini anda keluar memandu kereta anda hampir setiap hari, keadaan mungkin berubah sejak Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) dilaksanakan sejak tahun lepas. Kali ini kami akan bincangkan beberapa perkara mudah yang anda boleh amalkan untuk memastikan kereta anda terjaga dengan baik dan rapi walaupun lama tidak dipandu keluar. Jaga, jangan tak jaga. 1. Jangan parking bawah pokok! Ya, kami faham ada yang suka parking bawah pokok kerana mahuk

Mersita

Feb 14, 2021

The Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling that the management of a car park is liable of negligence rendering disclaimers of exemption clauses posted by the car park non-viable. Sunway Parking Services Sdn Bhd was ordered to pay about RM 117,000 of damages to Euro Rent A Car Sdn Bhd in the case where the rental car company’s vehicle was stolen from the premises. This means that car park disclaimer notices posted at various locations of a parking lot informing visitors that the manageme

Jerrica

Dec 8, 2020

Sebagai sebuah syarikat pengeluar yang bercita-cita tinggi, Proton turut mengeksport produk mereka di serata dunia. Antaranya seperti di United Kingdom, Jerman, Nepal, dan Mesir. Malah, mereka pernah mengeksport ke Amerika Selatan tetapi tidak pernah dijual di Amerika Syarikat (akibat ditipu). Menariknya, Satria GTi di dalam gambar ini adalah di Puerto Rico. Katanya, hothatch ini dimiliki oleh Rafael Ivan Rivera. Menariknya, beliau telah berkongsi gambar Satria GTi miliknya di sebuah akaun Faceb

Faisal

Mar 24, 2021

Having released multiple teasers, the all-new 2021 (W223) Mercedes-Benz S-Class has finally made its global debut. In Europe, the flagship tristar sedan is priced from 96,094 euros (RM470k) for the entry-level S 350 d and goes up to 117,786 euros (RM575k) for the top S 500 4Matic variant. But, the 2021 price in Malaysia is not yet announced. In typical S-Class fashion, Mercedes-Benz has stuffed all the latest technology and gadgets into their flagship model. For starters, the E-Active Body Contr

Shaun

Sep 2, 2020

It may slightly resemble one, but don’t mistake it for an Alphard - this is the 2021 Lexus LM 350 that’s just been launched in Malaysia. Coming in sole 4-seater guise and imported (CBU) from Japan, prices for this house-on-wheels starts from RM 1.11 million. At RM 1,106,513, it's circa RM 135k dearer than the Lexus LS 500 Luxury (RM 1.02 mil) and 2.5x more than the Alphard (official UMWT unit, with the 3.5-litre V6) it's based on, which starts from RM 446k. Exterior - More opulent than Alphard W

Sanjay

Apr 15, 2021

Volvo Car Malaysia today paved a new path for customers with the launch of its 360 total-care used car programme known as Volvo SELEKT. The programme is created for the discerning customers in mind, who want the same uncompromising excellence and quality of a new Volvo car but at a price point they desire. Each pre-owned Volvo car under the Volvo SELEKT programme is guaranteed to be under five years old and has less than 100,000 km in mileage. Once it qualifies under the programme, the car will

Brian

Jun 24, 2020

Though Kuala Lumpur is now a sprawling metropolis, it still bears signs of the jungle that it was before urbanisation took hold. We’ve often heard about Bomba being called to homes to remove dangerous animals that have broken and entered in, especially snakes. But we’ve definitely have not seen or hear a snake breaking into a car! A few pictures of a yellow snake slithering out of an air-conditioning vent of a Toyota Vios have since gone viral across social media. It is believed that the snake w

Jerrica

Jun 4, 2020