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** This article is the personal experience of a 2018 Perodua Myvi 1.5L Advance owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: William Fui About my Perodua Myvi My car is a 2018 Perodua Myvi 1.5L Advance version, the purchased price was at RM53, 904.60 with insurance during the GST tax holiday. That time I was trading in a 2006 Honda City 1.5L VTEC for the Myvi. After trading in, the price was only RM40, 100. (I am buying a full spec 1.5L Myvi with a monthly instalment of a

Owner Review

Jul 17, 2020

A few days ago, Renault Group officially released its sales report for the first half of 2019. Data show that sales of Renault Group were 1,938,579 units from January to June this year, down 6.7% year on year, and its global market share was 4.4%. In the European market, Reynolds sales were roughly the same as in the same period last year, but in Africa, the Middle East and India, sales fell by 27.7%. In response, Oliver Murguet, member of the Renault Group Executive Committee and Vice President

Gemma

Jul 24, 2019

Beginning from 15th June to 31st December 2020, all new car buyers will be exempted from paying sales tax. CKD (locally assembled) passenger cars will see a cut of 100 percent. If you want to take advantage of the tax cut, here’s a list of cars assembled in Malaysia for your reference. Note that the sales tax makes up 10 percent, other taxes like excise duty and import duty still applies. BMW BMW 3 Series BMW 5 Series BMW 6 Series GT BMW 7 Series BMW X1 BMW X3 BMW X4 Haval Haval H1 Haval H2 Hond

Jerrica

Jun 5, 2020

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

The most popular Subaru in Malaysia is none other than the Subaru XV. It is the smallest car Subaru Malaysia has on sale and considered the entry-level car to enjoy the balance of a boxer engine and the famed Symmetrical AWD. The first generation XV is now on sale in the used car market for around RM 50,000 but what are the issues you should look out for before buying one used? Common problems To find out more about the common issues owners usually face on the first-generation Subaru XV, we refe

Jerrica

Feb 14, 2021

The future is all about electric and self-driving cars, and Mercedes-Benz wants to invest heavily in the tech. Mercedes-Benz (or Daimler), require huge finances, and to do that they need to cut cost elsewhere. According to an interview with Autonews, This could mean potential elimination of few models such as Mercedes S-Class Coupe & Cabriolet, G-Class SUV and AMG GT from the line-up, including several existing powertrains, especially the V-12 engine due to the introduction of strict Euro 7 emis

Zamil Syaheer

Mar 12, 2020

(Toyota GR Supra | Gallery) Priced over half a million at RM 568,000 on-the-road without insurance Similar money gets you a more powerful BMW M2 Competition At this price point, we have highlighted a number of options Revealed earlier this year, the Toyota GR Supra has officially made its way to Malaysian shores. It is powered by a 3.0-litre straight-six engine producing 340 PS and 500 Nm of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed ZF transmission. Yes, the powertrain is shared wi

Shaun

Oct 2, 2019

Having enjoyed success as one of the most popular SUVs in Malaysia, the Proton X70 might just receive an update sometime this year. According to our friends at Funtasticko, a facelifted Proton X70, dubbed the Proton X70 MC1, is in the pipeline. Mass production is expected to begin in the second half of 2021. With the Proton X50 powered by a 1.5-litre TGDI engine and assembled in Malaysia, there is speculation that the 2021 Proton X70 MC1 would use the same engine too. If you're having doubts on

Arif

Feb 2, 2021

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has denied appeals by the Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) to extend the current SST exemption/discount to 30-June 2021. According to a report by Careta.my, the cut-off point for new cars to qualify for the 10 percent sales tax exemption is 31-December 2020, and the cars must be delivered to dealers/sales outlets latest by 31-December 2020, and registered before 31-Jan 2021. Cars that are delivered to dealers/sales outlets after 31-December 2020 will be charged

Hans

Dec 24, 2020

The Toyota GR Yaris is an exclusive hot hatch with only 25,000 units being produced worldwide. Sadly, it appears there’s one less in the world with this sorry sight of a GR Yaris that’s been trashed with only 1,048 km of mileage! According to data from a Japanese salvage auction site, this was a First Edition variant. Looking at the bodywork, it appears to be a total loss with both the front and back of the hot hatch completely ruined. Car enthusiasts would be so disappointed to see the fate of

CY Foong

Jan 21, 2021

The Toyota RAV4 is the world’s most popular SUV, holding a strong lead over the Honda CR-V and Nissan X-Trail. The RAV4 is also the fourth best-selling car model worldwide, after the Ford F-Series, Toyota Corolla, and Honda Civic. Earlier this year, the Toyota RAV4 crossed its 10 millionth unit sales milestone, after 26 years on the market (since 1994). All these might come as a surprise to many Malaysians because the Toyota RAV4 has never been a strong contender in here. Few RAV4s were sold her

Hans

May 1, 2020

Yesterday’s sudden announcement by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to extend sales tax (SST) exemption for new locally-assembled (CKD) cars, and SST discount for imported (CBU) new and reconditioned cars, to 30-June 2021 was quite unexpected. The abrupt U-turn in decision came just six days after the Ministry’s earlier confirmation that the SST exemption/discount will end as planned on 31-December 2020, and that appeals by the Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) to extend the exemption/discount

Hans

Dec 30, 2020

As you might have already know, the latest fifth generation Honda City has just gone on sale in Thailand earlier this year. Honda's B-segment sedan will now one-up its chief rival the Toyota Vios with an all-new 1.0-litre turbocharged engine. The latest Honda City is not expected to be launched in Malaysia until 2021. Thailand remains the only market in the world to sell it, to be followed by India in the second half of 2020, and the rest of world starting 2021. This means that we can't give you

Hans

May 26, 2020

Depending on who you ask, yesterday’s sudden announcement by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to extend SST exemption/discount for locally-assembled (CKD)/imported (CBU) cars may or may not be a good thing. “It’s a mixed bag. I am not sure what to feel about it. It’s a good move by the government, but why the reversal, after confirming it won’t be extended? I don’t think we can meet our targets for this month anymore, buyers will have second thoughts now and delay their purchase. It’s only 2 more d

Hans

Dec 30, 2020

In light of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin’s announcement last week, BMW Group Malaysia has released its new pricelist for both CKD and CBU models. The model that sees the most significant price cut, at RM 13,997.17, is the 306 PS MINI JCW Countryman. We’ve driven it at the track and its engine is stonking. The MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid is not included in the price list, which could suggest that it has been discontinued or it could be in limbo pending more clarity on hybrid incentiv

Shaun

Jun 12, 2020

Hyundai Motor Company is on a roll in the second half of 2020. Not only have they launched the 2020 Hyundai Sonata and unveiled the Hyundai Santa Fe facelift and Hyundai Elantra N-Line, but they have also now dropped teasers of the 2021 Hyundai Kona facelift. From what little we can see of the new B-segment SUV, the Kona will get a flatter bonnet giving it the illusion of a sports car. The Hyundai logo has also been moved onto the tip of the new clamshell bonnet, previously the logo was located

Jerrica

Aug 26, 2020

Some say that our road tax structure is archaic and demand an emissions-based system. One way to pay less road tax in Malaysia is to opt for a smaller engine, which usually means opting for turbocharged cars or hybrid cars. The road tax of a car can be a deal-breaker to some, and it is one of the reasons we don’t see that many V8 engines around. Used cars with big engines are a big turn off, since the annual road tax is almost half their value. So, just how expensive can the road tax be? Well, h

Arif

Jan 5, 2021

This is a surprise to everyone, good or bad, it depends on how you see it. In a document sighted by WapCar.my, the Ministry of Finance has just announced today that existing sales tax (SST) exemption/discount for new and reconditioned cars under the Penjana stimulus package will be extended until 30 June 2021. The announcement supersedes an earlier reply by the Ministry made on 23-December, denying the Malaysian Automotive Association’s (MAA) appeal to extend the SST exemption/discount, which wa

Hans

Dec 29, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) will maintain its current 4-year / unlimited mileage warranty, and will not follow archrival BMW Group Malaysia’s move to make extended warranty optional. Speaking at a virtual meeting with the media earlier last week, Dr. Claus Weidner, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia explained that MBM’s direction is to offer the best customer service and the best customer offers, and the company is not interested in tinkering around with its terms of service so it could

Hans

Feb 22, 2021

The motoring world has been raving about the 2021 Toyota GR Yaris since the car first made its debut. A rally-bred performance car hiding beneath an angsty exterior - what's not to like? "Not angry enough! Needs more craziness!", is probably what Kei Miura, who helms TRA-Kyoto, said. Luckily for us, he thought about this some time ago, promptly hit the drawing board and brandished the power tools to create this - the Rocket Bunny GR Yaris. Since modifying Nissan Silvias, Toyota 86s and Subaru BR

Sanjay

Nov 25, 2020

While Honda Malaysia is busy teasing the all-new City on Facebook, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) is quietly working on the all-new 2020 Nissan Almera with some hidden surprises. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Malaysian-spec, all-new 2020 Nissan Almera will be fitted with the same engine as its Thai sibling – the 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine that does 100 PS and 152 Nm. This engine is mated exclusively to a CVT-type automatic. With the new turbocharged engine i

Eric

Aug 3, 2020

Thanks to a slew of slow demands for new cars, disruptions in supply chain and COVID-19 pandemic, Volkswagen AG may have to cut jobs and extend the closure of its factory as the maker is spending RM 9.65 billion ($2.2 billion Euro) a week, said CEO Herbert Diess in an interview by German TV reported by Reuters. Volkswagen is not been making any sales or revenues outside of China, with sales down by 40 percent in March, and currently is looking for ways to resume production elsewhere that wouldn'

Zamil Syaheer

Mar 31, 2020

We are here at the 2019 Thailand International Motor Expo. We have just covered the all-new 2020 Honda City but the City is not the only star attraction here. Just a few weeks earlier, the 2020 Nissan Almera made its regional debut in Thailand. Like the 2020 Honda City, the all-new 2020 Nissan Almera is also powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine. However, the Nissan’s three pot engine is quite down on power, making just 100 PS at 5,000 rpm and 152 Nm from 2,400 rpm to 4,000 r

Hans

Nov 28, 2019

Ever wondered why some Shell engine oil are sold significantly cheaper on certain online platform and hypermarkets? Well, that’s because they’re probably fake. Tests by Shell Malaysia found that over 30 percent of engine lubricants sold in hypermarkets and unofficial online stores are fake. Shell Malaysia is working together with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNDHEP) to crack down on parties who are distributing counterfeit and illegal Shell lubricants. The company recen

Adrian Chia

Sep 17, 2019

As you already know, the government has announced that it will be waiving the 10 percent sales tax for locally-assembled (CKD) cars while imported (CBU) cars will see their sales tax reduced by half, to 5 percent. The sales tax exemption/reduction is applicable from 15-June to 31-December 2020. Specifics on how will this be implemented are still unclear, so we will have to wait a little longer. For example, will the kick-off/cut-off date be determined based on the vehicle’s registration date or

Hans

Jun 8, 2020

Following its global debut in Thailand late last year, India is set to be the second market to introduce Honda’s latest B-segment sedan. As expected, the Thailand market Honda City’s 1.0-litre three-cylinder VTEC Turbo engine is not offered. Instead, India will get a regular 1.5-litre naturally aspirated i-VTEC engine, an engine which we are more likely to get. The new petrol engine adds Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) valvetrain. The current outgoing (Malaysian market) Honda City uses the familiar,

Hans

Jun 18, 2020

Proton has been ramping up its presence in Pakistan with the launching of the Saga a little more than a week ago. Even though it has only two models in its line-up with the Proton X70 completing the pair, Proton’s partner in the South Asian nation, Al-Haj Automotive aims to commence local assembly at its new plant by the third quarter of 2021. The plant, which is built on a greenfield site in Karachi, will have a planned capacity of 25,000 units a year. About USD 30 million have been invested in

CY Foong

Apr 12, 2021

Fresh from its world debut at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon, we have learned that the Toyota GR Yaris could be coming to Malaysia soon. The GR Yaris will be the second Gazoo Racing road car to be sold in Malaysia, after the GR Supra. Prices have yet to be confirmed but don’t expect it to be cheap. Globally the GR Yaris is priced very close to a FK8 Honda Civic Type R, even though the Yaris is a B-segment model that sits one-class below the C-segment Civic. How much? Expect to play close to RM 300,00

Hans

Jan 13, 2020

According to an opinion survey by the World Economic Forum in 2019, Malaysia is ranked at number 21 out of 141 countries when it comes to road quality. We even surpass United Kingdom (37) and New Zealand (48), and we’re just 1 rank below Germany, the country famous for its Autobahn. It’s an interesting survey result, although, the validity is questionable. Yes, we do have good stretches of roads, but praise for our road quality is something we rarely ever hear about. If the topic of Malaysian ro

Arif

Dec 17, 2020

An economist has called for the government to consider ending Malaysia's protectionist measures for the automotive industry by lifting import and excise duties on imported completely built up (CBU) cars. Barjoyai Bardai, a lecturer from the Universiti Al-Madinah, told Free Malaysia Today that the protectionist measures will ultimately have to come to an end one day. The government should take this opportunity during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) to make a trial run. Under the presen

Jerrica

Jun 23, 2020