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Toyota Hilux merempuh Chevrolet Optra di laluan bertentangan, empat sekeluarga terkorban

Lima nyawa telah terkorban apabila sebuah trak pikap merempuh sebuah kereta dari arah bertentangan. Kejadian yang berlaku pada jam 3.15 petang di kilometer 334 Jalan Kuala Lumpur – Kota Bharu itu dipercayai berpunca dari sebuah Toyota Hilux yang kehilangan kawalan. Akibatnya, trak pikap itu masuk ke laluan yang bertentangan lalu bertembung dengan sebuah kereta jenis Chevrolet Optra yang terdiri dari pasangan suami isteri dan dua orang anak di tempat duduk belakang. Menurut Ketua Polis Daerah Rau

FaisalFaisal

Mar 15, 2021

Barang Rare: Chevrolet El Camino 1972, pikap sasa dari Detroit!

Secara peribadinya, saya pernah melihat sebuah muscle car yang asli (bukan Datsun modifikasi) di atas jalan raya Malaysia. Deruman enjin sebuah muscle car ditambah dengan rekaan tajam memang berlainan daripada mana-mana sportscar. Oleh itu, memang tak keruan jadinya apabila melihat sebuah Chevrolet El Camino tahun 1972 untuk dijual. Kenderaan ini adalah sebuah trak pikap dan muscle car. Ya, kedua-duanya sekali. Chevrolet El Camino ini memang sebuah trak pikap dengan gabungan muscle car. Inilah i

HarisHaris

Jul 15, 2020

Goldmine: 1972 Chevrolet El Camino, yours for RM 158k

It's not every day you will come across an American muscle car, what more one that is not a Ford Mustang. Whilst not my cup of tea, I can see the appeal of American muscle cars. They usually have big bodies strapped to a pushrod V8 engine, happily chugging down petrol like it was going out of fashion. Nothing shouts 'MURICA' like a good-old muscle car. Today's rare find comes in the form of a 1972 Chevrolet El Camino. This is not just a muscle car, but a pick-up truck, a 2-door one at that! This

JasonJason

Jul 17, 2020

Man pulled over for duct-taping flashlights to his car as headlights replacement

We’ve seen plenty of examples where car owners deck out their cars with aftermarket headlamps and housings to give their rides a little more glamour. But we have not heard of a case where the owner duct-taped torch lights onto the car! Imagine the surprise when the police pulled over a man driving a Chevrolet Impala in the USA and discovered the duct-taped torch lights. According to a report, the police initially stopped the Impala due to its unusually dim headlamps at around 2 am, but little di

JerricaJerrica

Dec 9, 2020

The world's best selling MPV in 2020 is the Wuling Hongguang! Say what?

Yes, believe it or not, the best-selling MPV in the world is an MPV from China named the Wuling Hongguang. According to Focus2Move, this is the fourth year running the Hongguang took the crown as the best-selling MPV in the world, selling over 100,000 units more than the second place MPV, the Honda Odyssey in 2020 alone. The Wuling Hongguang is produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling, it is currently in its second generation launched back in 2018 and sold only in China. We’re not pulling your leg. Only the f

JerricaJerrica

Feb 4, 2021

Carta Tertinggi: 10 SUV paling laris di dunia 2019

Memang tak dinafikan yang SUV kini telah mendominasi pasaran kereta dunia. Persaingan semakin sengit dalam pasaran ini kerana semakin ramai pembuat kereta mahukan SUV masing-masing. Oleh itu, dengan pelbagai pilihan di luar sana, SUV yang manakah menjadi raja dan terjual paling laris pada 2019? Menurut carta CarIndustryAnalysis / Felipe Munoz, di sini kami senaraikan 10 SUV paling laris di dunia untuk tahun 2019. #1 Toyota RAV4 Memandangkan Malaysia baru sahaja berkenalan dengan Toyota RAV4 TNGA

MersitaMersita

Jul 27, 2020

VW's MQB and Toyota's TNGA: Platform sharing has gone beyond just platform sharing

Many of today’s platform-based vehicles are tailored to meet the demands of a diverse of customers, achieved by producing more models than ever before, but each using more or less the same mechanicals and electrical architecture underneath. Platform sharing allows manufacturers to increase their market share, expand their model line up, and reduce development and manufacturing costs. Originally, the term platform sharing literally stands for a shared chassis on one single model. Ford Motor Compa

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

May 7, 2020

Who makes 2020's most reliable cars? What’s the 10 best car brands to buy from?

What’s the most reliable car brand? What brand should your next car be? Depending on who you ask, you will get different answers, depending on how they choose to make their assessment. If you were to ask the Americans at Consumer Reports, the best brands to buy are Porsche, Genesis, Subaru, Mazda, and Lexus, in that order. Something is clearly not right when a brand like Porsche tops the list of a consumer-friendly buying guide so take this with a pinch of salt. But Consumer Reports is not wrong

HansHans

Feb 28, 2020

Top Rank: 2019’s Top 10 best-selling SUVs in the world

There is no denying that SUVs now dominate the global car market. Competition is tough in the SUV market with more and more manufacturers jumping on the SUV bandwagon. With so many options out there, which SUV trumped the rest of its competition and sold the most in the world in 2019? Based on CarIndustryAnalysis/ Felipe Munoz's charts, here’s 2019’s top-10 best-selling SUVs in the world. #1 Toyota RAV4 While Malaysia is only just getting to know the new and very expensive TNGA 2020 Toyota RAV4,

JerricaJerrica

Jul 26, 2020

MG HS outsold Honda CR-V in Thailand, capturing 30% market share in 2020!

In 2020, a total of 20,267 units (a drop from 21,852 units in 2019) of C-segment SUVs were sold in Thailand but in a remarkable twist, taking the top spot for the year was the MG HS. The British-Chinese C-SUV successfully took the top spot from 2019’s leader, the Honda CR-V. According to data obtained from Headlight Magazine, MG Thailand has sold a total of 6,008 units of the HS in 2020, capturing 29.6% of market share. Even though Honda launched a facelifted version of the CR-V in the Land of S

CY FoongCY Foong

Feb 17, 2021

Why did Suzuki, Jeep and these 8 brands say "Bye bye Malaysia"?

Looking at our WapCar car list, we have 35 car brands in Malaysia. Other sites might have posted more but even so, that’s quite a lot. Yet, there are some complaints that we have so few brands being represented here. To be honest, the Malaysian automotive market is pretty small in comparison to some of our neighbours. There’s also the fact that it might be difficult to convince Malaysian buyers to buy something different from the norm. It doesn’t matter if the brand has a cool car in its line-up

CY FoongCY Foong

Oct 24, 2020

Mazda quietly released a new rotary engine when nobody was paying attention

This might look like a regular Mazda CX-30 but if you have been following Mazda’s recent activities, you will know by now that any Mazda with a matt black paint and contrast colour side mirrors is a prototype that is hiding something important underneath the familiar looking body. It’s Mazda’s way of having a little bit of fun while leaving some Easter eggs for sharp-eyed enthusiasts to spot. The company did this with the all-new Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X, whose running gear was first presented to the

HansHans

Sep 11, 2019

Toyota 86 2021 bakal dijual di Jepun sahaja, dan Subaru BRZ untuk pasaran global?

Kembar Toyota 86 dan Subaru BRZ mungkin mengambil arah yang berbeza pada 2021, menurut Creative311. Ini berlaku setelah desas-desus bahawa Subaru BRZ 2020 telah dihentikan. Dengan pelancaran Subaru BR-Z Final Edition dan Toyota 86 Black Limited di Jerman dan Jepun, nampaknya khabar angin itu tidak berasas. Oleh kerana kedua-dua model ini berkongsi platform, kita hanya perlu menunggu masa sahaja untuk 86 dihentikan. Jadi bagaimana kembar Toyobaru seterusnya? Kami tahu bahawa ia akan datang pada m

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Jul 31, 2020

Behold the Bodo Chronus, legit the car's name is Bodo

This tiny Perodua Axia size/ Proton Iriz lookalike car is an electric vehicle (EV) made by a company from China named Bodo. It has a top speed of 69 km/h and it is trying to establish itself in Europe. Jokes aside, Bodo is read in Chinese as “bao dao” that directly translates into “precious island”. The full name of the company is Wuxi Bodo Electric Vehicle Inc. So, no, the company is not trying to name themselves “bodoh” in an effort to humour us. Like the previously viral Mini lookalike, Mine

JerricaJerrica

May 20, 2020

Can Geely's new Proton Perdana revitalise the D-segment? Or is it too little too late?

The recent launch of the Geely Preface sedan, coupled with the teaser of two mystery sedan models in Proton’s new product pipeline, has got Malaysians excited over the possible return of the Proton Perdana. Not only could the return of the coolest and most beloved nameplates bring back memories of Proton’s halcyon days, but there is also a chance it could revitalise the flatlining D-segment market. It is no secret that the once de facto choice of uncles has seen better days. Though it is hard to

DanielDaniel

Sep 12, 2020

Turbo producer Garrett powers down as it files for bankruptcy

Fans of turbocharged engines, please pour out a little motor oil for our fallen hero as legendary turbocharger manufacturer, Garrett Motion Incorporated has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. It has nothing to do with the popcorn brand of the same name. The reasons for this sad turn of events were due to a combination of plunging sales and the additional financial burden that was brought on after Garrett became independent from longtime parent company, Honeywell International. According to an arti

CY FoongCY Foong

Sep 23, 2020

Great Wall Motors (GWM) kini di Thailand, CKD Haval H6 2021, termasuk 8 model baru!

Great Wall Motors (GWM), syarikat induk bagi jenama Haval dan kenderaan elektrik Ora kini sudah berada di Thailand. Sebelum itu, Great Wall Motor Thailand adalah pengeluar kereta China yang mengambil alih bekas kilang General Motors di Rayong yang digunakan untuk membuat Chevrolet Sonic, Colorado, dan Trailblazer. Dalam acara ‘livestream’ semalam, GWM bakal melancarkan jenamanya di Thailand dengan 9 model, dengan 4 yang bakal dilancarkan tahun 2021. Antara 4 model tersebut, hanya dua sahaja yang

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Feb 10, 2021

The all-new Geely Farizon FX is a Proton X70 with a pick-up bed!

This is the 2020 Farizon FX and it’s the answer to the thousand ringgit question, “What if the Proton X70 gets a pick-up bed at the back?” After some spy photos were leaked out a few months ago, it seems Geely’s newest Boyue Pro-based pick-up truck is set for an official launch later this year. If you’re thinking “What’s Farizon?”. Well, it’s Geely’s commercial vehicle subsidiary. You may have heard of it as Yuancheng in Chinese. Farizon’s line-up consists of alternative-fuel and electric-powere

CY FoongCY Foong

Sep 3, 2020

Think waiting for an X50 is long? This rebodied Toyota RAV4 has a 3-year waiting period!

Remember our good ol’ Buddy from Mitsuoka? You know, the Toyota RAV4 with looks inspired by a Chevrolet truck? Yeah, that one. Anyway, the friendly-named Buddy just went on sale in Japan on 26-November and the response has been overwhelming. According to Creative Trend, the model received a huge response from interested buyers. It even caused Mitsuoka's website to crash. But here’s the kicker. According to the Japanese blog, the waiting period for the Buddy would take between two and a half to t

CY FoongCY Foong

Nov 30, 2020

What are some of the best-selling cars globally?

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly put a damper on global car sales. According to data collected from Germany’s VDA, passenger vehicle sales in the largest car markets in the world contracted by 15% last year to 56 million vehicles from 65.5 million in 2019. Still, there can only be one car that represents that country’s best-seller. However, we won’t be filling up this article with one from every country in the world. That would be a pretty long list. Instead, we will select 25 countries sorte

CY FoongCY Foong

Mar 21, 2021

Mitsuoka gives Toyota RAV4 a retro American makeover

Our bonkers pals from Japan with a heart, Mitsuoka has done it again in merging the joys of retro Americana with the reliability of modern Japanese tech. Following a few attempts with the Mazda MX-5, Mitsuoka is now looking at the Toyota RAV4 and turning it into a lovable American. In this case, the popular SUV is transformed into a Chevrolet K5 Blazer from the 1980s albeit looking smaller than the original. In fact, this is the first time Mitsuoka has turned an existing crossover or SUV into on

CY FoongCY Foong

Oct 30, 2020

Mampukah Proton Perdana versi Geely kembali menghidupkan pasaran segmen D?

Proton Perdana Pelancaran sedan Geely Preface baru-baru ini, ditambah dengan pengesahan dua model baharu dalam barisan produk baru Proton telah membuatkan rakyat Malaysia teruja dengan kemungkinan Proton Perdana bakal kembali dengan wajah baru. Proton Perdana adalah produk mercu bagi Proton dan mampu mengembalikan zaman kegemilangan Proton. Bukan itu sahaja, Proton Perdana mungkin juga mampu untuk mengembalikan minat pada pasaran segmen D secara keseluruhan. Tidak dinafikan lagi, segmen D lebih

HarisHaris

Sep 14, 2020

Great Wall Motors (GWM) now in Thailand, CKD 2021 Haval H6, other xEVs coming

Great Wall Motors (GWM), parent company of SUV specialist brand Haval and Ora electric vehicles, is now present in Thailand. Great Wall Motor Thailand has since taken over the former General Motors plant in Rayong, which used to make the Chevrolet Sonic, Colorado, and Trailblazer. At a virtual event that had just ended earlier, GWM said it will be launching its brand in Thailand with 9 models, 4 of which will be launched within 2021. Of the 4 models planned for 2021, only 2 were revealed - the H

HansHans

Feb 9, 2021

Thailand-bound 2021 Ora Good Cat EV previewed, up to 500 km range

Great Wall Motors (GWM), the parent company of SUV specialist brand Haval, is now present in Thailand. Great Wall Motors Thailand has taken over the former General Motors plant in Rayong, which used to make the Chevrolet Sonic, Colorado, and Trailblazer. Apart from the Haval H6 SUV, GWM Thailand has also previewed the 2021 Ora Good Cat electric compact hatchback. The purr-fect sounding name is the (literal) English translation of the model's name in China (Haomao) and the kitty theme doesn’t sto

CY FoongCY Foong

Feb 9, 2021

SUV China No.1, Haval H6 2021 akan dilancarkan di Thailand, bakal dieskport ke Malaysia?

Great Wall Motors (GWM) kini sudah berada di Thailand, dengan Haval H6 2021 dilancarkan sebagai ‘hero’ utama jenama itu disini. Apakah itu GWM? Great Wall Motor Thailand adalah pengeluar kereta China yang mengambil alih bekas kilang General Motors di Rayong yang digunakan untuk membuat Chevrolet Sonic, Colorado, dan Trailblazer. Ditubuhkan pada tahun 1984, GWM kini menjadi jenama domestik No.3 China dari segi penjualan. Pada tahun 2020, ia menjual 885,776 kereta di China sahaja, 956,823 unit di

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Feb 9, 2021

30 years ago, the Honda NSX changed the supercar world forever

Imagine you’re transported back to the late eighties and you heard news of Honda developing its own supercar. You could be scoffing at the thought of the makers of the humble Civic and Accord jumping onto the supercar bandwagon against the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini. But when the Honda NSX made its debut in 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show (as an Acura) and the Tokyo Motor Show (as a Honda), the international media went into a frenzy. The NSX became an icon, a legend, and a benchmark in the s

CY FoongCY Foong

Sep 19, 2020

How symbols derive their power - the myth of car brands and the influence they have over us

At its most fundamental level, cars are merely a collection of metal and parts. But few car companies will sell you a car at the price of the sum of its materials and cost it took put the car together. Premium brands especially, want to sell you not just a car but also an admission in their deeply storied heritage, and a certain lifestyle that their marketers promise you. Why pay over RM 200k for a Mazda6 when you can buy a Mercedes-Benz C-Class for just a little bit more money? Badge matters (a

HansHans

Apr 4, 2021

China's No. 1 SUV, 2021 Haval H6 to launch in Thailand, Malaysian export mulled

After a flurry of spyshots and much ado on social media, Great Wall Motors (GWM) has marked their entry into Thailand - with the 2021 Haval H6 being the highlight of the brand there. Wait, what's GWM? You may recall GWM as the Chinese carmaker that took over the former General Motors plant in Rayong, which used to make the Chevrolet Sonic, Colorado, and Trailblazer. Founded in 1984, GWM is now China’s No.3 ranking domestic brand in terms of sales. In 2020, it sold 885,776 cars in China alone, be

SanjaySanjay

Feb 9, 2021

Proton EVs for sale - including Proton EMAS and Saga EV!

Remember Proton's electric vehicle (EV) project? Today, we found out that Proton was putting up models such as the Proton Saga EV, Proton Iriz EV, and even the Proton EMAS concept car up for auction. This following last week's auction of historic concepts and prototypes. UPDATE: The Proton EMAS concept car has been withdrawn from the auction. Thumbs up to Proton! It's impossible for a manufacturer to keep every protoype/concept car, but the EMAS deserves a spot in the museum. Today's auction was

CY FoongCY Foong

Jul 22, 2020

Move over, Geely: GWM is set to be SEA's most influential Chinese carmaker, here's why

Great Wall Motor (GWM) recently officiated their entry into Thailand with a bang, outlining their plans in the country by introducing 9 models over three years. Four of them are slated to take place this year, with only two revealed so far - the 2021 Haval H6 and the Ora Good Cat. Now, it seems that they're well on the way to be South East Asia's most influential Chinese carmaker, and here's a few reasons why. GWM will have 3 plants in the region Last year, we learnt that GWM took over the ex-Ge

SanjaySanjay

Feb 18, 2021