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One of the warning lights in your car is the ABS warning light. ABS stands for anti-lock braking system, and it ensures you have complete control of your car in emergency braking situations. What does a glowing ABS warning light mean? Unless you see leaking brake fluid, the most common reason for the ABS warning light is a faulty wheel speed sensor. In fact, some car brands have this as a recurring problem. There are other reasons for failed ABS systems too, albeit less prevalent. Some refer to

Arif

Feb 21, 2021

Since Accord and Odyssey involving a battery sensor failure and defective door mirror component, the Honda Malaysia has announced a product recall. The battery sensor failure is caused by inaccurate forming on the PCB, which could cause a short circuit, resulting in smoke emitting from the bonnet or in the worst case, a fire. 20,233 units of the Honda Accord models are affected, built between 2013 till 2016. The inconsistent surface treatment of the movable contact area, which located inside the

Gemma

Jul 20, 2019

** This article is published on WapCar Community. Click the link below to enter the community for car enthusiasts in Malaysia https://www.wapcar.my/forum Basic information about my car 2020 Proton X70 1.8TGDI Premium CKD Space Grey, RM119,800.00 Reasons why I bought this car I am looking for a new car to replace my old Proton Preve that I have been using for eight years. My family often commute from the city to my hometown such as BALIK KAMPUNG almost every month and love to going on holidays an

Wapcar UGC

Dec 21, 2020

The Proton X50 is safer than a BMW X1? Yup, it’s true, and you can read it here. Part of why it gains that reputation is because it comes with Level 2 Autonomous driving. What's this 'levels of autonomous driving'? In short, this picture. Basically, Level 0/1 cars are most common right now, and Level 2 technologies are still creeping in. We're still a long ways away from Level 3, 4 and 5 autonomous driving. Who decides these? The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International. What makes it

Sanjay

Sep 30, 2020

Nissan claims that the rated fuel consumption for the Nissan X-Trail 2.0L is 13.4km/litre, which translates to about 7.5 litres per 100 km. We put it through our WapCar Ratings test to find out how many litres of fuel does the Nissan X-Trail consume. To recap, the 2.0-litre engine naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine produces 144 PS and 200 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT keeps the engine operating at its optimum rev ra

Shaun

Mar 25, 2020

Apart from insurance and maintenance, another big ticket item that we have to spend on our cars is fuel. Sure, fuel price is at the lowest now due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean you are permanently immune from rising fuel cost, or you can't improve things further. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read through your car's owner’s manual and look for the recommended grade of fuel required, as well as recommended driving/maintenance habits. Here are 10 top tips from us

Zamil Syaheer

May 22, 2020

Preying on the naivety and impulsiveness of the average car buyer are fraudulent products that claim to save fuel, increase power, or improve the handling of a vehicle. There are so many products out there with substantial claims that make it really hard to differentiate the legitimate from the fraudulent. One of the products you may have thought of purchasing are fuel additives. What are fuel additives? Are fuel additives legit? Can fuel additives save you money? Well, we’ll try to answer those

Arif

Mar 28, 2021

The Perodua Bezza is Perodua’s first-ever sedan, developed from the ground-up utilizing the Perodua Axia’s platform. It competes directly against the Proton Saga in the A-segment sedan market. It received its mid-life update back in January 2020, whereby the little sedan from Perodua received a restyled exterior, additional safety equipment, and new interior trim. Powertrain options remain unchanged. Four variants are available, with prices ranging from RM 34,580 to RM 49,980. These prices are i

Eric

Jan 1, 2021

Lynk & Co, the lifestyle automotive brand under Geely Auto, is set to launch a new compact SUV called the Lynk & Co 06 according to leaked patent photos. The Lynk & Co 06 is set to be the brand’s cheapest SUV yet. Unlike the models that came before which were underpinned by Volvo’s CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) platform, the 06 will be based on the BMA (B-segment Modular Architecture) platform, which is shared with the upcoming Proton X50, Geely Binyue, and Geely ICON. According to the leak

Adrian Chia

Apr 11, 2020

The inevitable fuel price increase is upon us all. Both petrol and diesel fuel prices are up at least 5 cents for the upcoming week. The fuel prices for 16 May 2020 to 22 May 2020 will be as below: RON 95 – RM 1.31/litre (increase 6 cents) RON 97 – RM 1.61/litre (increase 6 cents) Euro 2M Diesel – RM 1.45/litre (increase 5 cents) Euro 5 Diesel – RM 1.55/litre (increase 5 cents)

Jerrica

May 15, 2020

While most of us suffer from empty fuel tank anxiety the moment the fuel gauge drops to 2 bars, some risk-takers tend to push their cars to the very last drop of the fuel before refuelling. Did you know that this is not good for your car’s health? Honda Malaysia recently uploaded a simple PSA on its Facebook page explaining that this is a rather common practice among car owners. Continuing to drive your car until the fuel gauge starts blinking red will cause problems in the longer term, the most

Jerrica

Oct 21, 2020

The 2020 Nissan Almera has evolved significantly from its predecessor - it is better looking, more refined, and burns less fuel. While it had impressed us in this year's COTY mega test drive, we have to run it through our standardised WapCar rating system to see where it stands in its segment. Let's begin. 2020 Nissan Almera: Driving Performance - 31/50 pts, the 1.0-litre turbo packs ample power 2020 Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo VLT - Facts and Figures Engine 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo Transmission CVT Po

Arif

Dec 26, 2020

A recent video by Proton Pakistan's facebook page has showed the Proton X70 being tested in high altitudes and extreme temperatures. According to Proton, the testing was conducted from February to July 2020. The Proton X70 was tested for over 50,000 km and the car scaled altitudes of up to 3,118 meters above sea level. The Proton X70 had to endure temperatures as low as -10°C in the snowy mountains and temperatures as high as 52°C in the scorching desert. Pakistan will receive a CBU version of t

Arif

Dec 16, 2020

This week, there's no changes in fuel prices. The fuel prices from 15 - 21 April 2021 will be as follows: RON 95 – RM 2.05/litre RON 97 – RM 2.54/litre Diesel Euro 2M – RM 2.15/litre Diesel Euro 5 – RM 2.25/litre

Sanjay

Apr 14, 2021

It was nice while it lasted, but now the inevitable has happened: both petrol and diesel fuel prices are up across the board for the upcoming week: The fuel prices for 15 August 2020 to 21 August 2020 will be as below: RON 95 – RM 1.68/litre (increase 5 cents) RON 97 – RM 1.98/litre (increase 5 cents) Euro 2M Diesel – RM 1.82/litre (increase 3 cents) Euro 5 Diesel – RM 1.92/litre (increase 3 cents)

Sanjay

Aug 14, 2020

The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated heart of the 2019 Toyota Yaris is a familiar unit. The 2NR-FE engine is one that powers the Toyota Vios and has been in use since UMW Toyota gave the sedan an update in 2016. Back then, UMW claims that the new engine was an effort for better fuel efficiency, and the Yaris definitely proves itself to be a fuel sipping car. Mated to a CVT with seven sequential gears, the Yaris’ engine produces 107 PS and 140 Nm, 13 PS less than Honda Jazz. It’s hardly the fastest

Jerrica

Feb 10, 2020

** This article is the personal experience of a 2019 Mini Cooper Countryman Hybrid owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Sean Tan First, I want to thank WapCar for providing me with this opportunity to write my first car review. I’ve always been an avid car fan and test-driven various cars as well. But here goes. I’m sure when you hear of Mini Cooper, you won’t hear the words like performance, great handling, fantastic acceleration, or maybe even big and tall. After all, it

Owner Review

Sep 18, 2020

The 2019 Toyota Vios is powered by a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder Dual-VVTi engine with a codename 2NR-FE that produces 107 PS and 140 Nm of torque. It is linked to a CVT with 7 virtual ratios. Toyota claims improved fuel consumption compared to the previous powertrain, but by how much? Read on to find out the 2019 Toyota Vios' fuel consumption. The current powertrain combo was first introduced in the updated Vios in 2016, which replaced the ancient 1NZ-FE VVT-i engine with a 4-speed auto that was alrea

Shaun

Jan 27, 2020

The 2020 Perodua Bezza made its debut with two carry-forward engines, 1.3-litre engine and 1.0-litre engine. We already know the Bezza is well know for its fuel efficiency but there weren't any official real world numbers. So, we decided to take the Bezza AV 1.3-litre variant for a spin to test out just how much the updated A-segment sedan's fuel consumption. The Bezza’s 1.3-litre DVVT-i petrol engine produces 95 PS and 121 Nm. The engine has since proven its reliability and fuel efficiency thro

Jerrica

Mar 19, 2020

Proton claims the X50 returns a fuel consumption figure of 6.4-litre/100 km for the range-topping 1.5 TGDi Flagship variant. But what’s the real-world fuel consumption like? We tested the Proton X50 to find out. As per usual, all tyres were inflated according to the manufacturer's recommended tyre pressure. Then the Proton X50’s 45-litre fuel tank was brimmed. Air-conditioning was set at 22 degrees Celsius in automatic mode. Driving behaviour was normal, without aggressive throttle inputs or hyp

Shaun

Feb 15, 2021

The common knowledge about smaller capacity turbocharged engines is that they are fuel efficient. We’ve put the Honda CR-V 1.5 TC-P through the WapCar fuel consumption test to find out if it adheres to the norm. Powering the Honda CR-V is a turbocharged 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine that makes 193 PS and 243 Nm of torque. In the 1.5 TC-P variant, drive goes to the front wheels via a CVT. Like in the Nissan X-Trail, the CVT allows the engine to spin at its optimum rev range to maximise fuel efficie

Shaun

May 22, 2020

The Honda Civic EG hatchback, or “Bullet”, is a good-looking and rather sought-after car in Malaysia. This entry has no intention of offending Civic fans. The contraption you see in the picture above and below is a “Hyper-miler” Honda Civic EG called the “Aero-Civic”. It was built by Mike Turner, an EcoModder from USA. Pictures of his car are obtained from his webite (aerocivic.com) Before we go on, let’s first understand what Hyper-Miling is. Hyper-Miling is the practice of extremely energy eff

Arif

Jun 27, 2020

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

The electric future is inevitable. The only question is, will fuel cell technology catch on with battery? BMW believes that they will co-exist in the future and affirms their commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology. BMW Group has been working with the Toyota Motor Corporation on fuel cell technology since 2013. The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT will get its fuel cells from Toyota while BMW develops a fuel cell stack and overall system. Japanese car makers have always been keen on hydrogen fuel. Nissan

Shaun

Mar 31, 2020

Honda Malaysia telah memuatnaik sebuah video ringkas yang memaparkan informasi mengenai tabiat pemandu yang suka memandu dengan tangki yang hampir kosong. Tentu ada dalam kalangan pembaca yang mengenali seseorang yang mempunyai tabiat seperti ini. 3 sebab mengapa anda tidak digalakkan untuk memandu dengan tangki yang hampir kosong adalah seperti berikut: 1. Mengurangkan jangka hayat fuel pump Apabila minyak hampir habis dalam tangki, fuel pump tidak menerima kerja-kerja pelinciran dengan sempurn

Haris

Oct 20, 2020

As a family SUV, the Honda CR-V is hard to beat. Yes it’s not as cheap as the Proton X70, and it doesn’t feel as expensive inside as the Mazda CX-5 but as an overall package, as a car that you will drive daily and maintain for the next 5 years or more, the Honda CR-V still ranks at the top. The practicality of the Honda CR-V’s cabin trumps everyone else. Shoulder and legroom is class leading. Its hip point and ride height also makes it the easiest to get in and out off. There are a multitude of

Hans

Jul 12, 2020

** This article is the personal experience of a 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK6 SE owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Han Eujin About my Volkswagen Golf GTI This is my 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK6 SE which I purchased back in 2018 from a second-hand dealer in Ipoh. This Volkswagen Golf GTI is the SE version, the last batch of facelifted MK6 arrived to Malaysia. Facelift include front DRL, sunroof, full-colour touch- screen infotainment system and standard 18” Detr

Owner Review

Aug 3, 2020

Looks like the Perodua Myvi is affected by the global fuel pump issues as well. Following the recalls issued by UMW Toyota (UMWT) for Toyota and Lexus vehicles and Honda Malaysia in June, Perodua has also issued a recall for their third-generation Perodua Myvi. The global fuel pump recall exercise was first issued by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in March 2020. The recall affected over 3.2 million vehicles under the corporation and looks like this includes Daihatsu as well. TMC first started lo

Jerrica

Aug 7, 2020

Launched in 2014 and having undergone two facelifts, the Perodua Axia is easily one of the most popular cars in Malaysia. Due to its low price, the Perodua Axia is an obvious choice for first time car buyers and those looking for a second car. But does its low price make for a good purchase? Let's find out by putting it through our WapCar Rating system. 2019 Perodua Axia 1.0 AV: Driving Performance - 26.5/50 pts, good enough for city driving 2019 Perodua Axia 1.0 AV - Facts and Figures Engine 1.

Arif

Jan 30, 2021

The 2020 Proton X70 CKD is powered by a 1.8-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 184 PS and 300 Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Proton claims the X70 CKD returns 7.6-litre/100 km, so we put it to the test. All tyres were inflated according to the manufacturer's recommended tyre pressure of 230 kPa (cold tyres) for all four tyres. Then the Proton X70’s 60-litre fuel tank was brimmed. Driving behaviour was as per a normal driver, accelerating and brak

Shaun

Feb 20, 2021