Following the viral video of a Subaru BRZ drifting between petrol pumps at a Petronas station in Jejawi, the owner of the BRZ and the owner of the petrol station have turned themselves in to the police. Both men were subsequently arrested on charges against endangering the lives of others and possibly causing a fire at a petrol station. Acting chief of Investigation and Traffic Enforcement Department, Assistant Superintendent Mohd Rizal Emran, said that the two men were arrested at the Arau Poli
Jun 2, 2020
Leaked images of the all-new 2021 Subaru BRZ have surfaced ahead of its global debut, which will be happening a little later. The 2021 Subaru BRZ retains the sleek coupe profile as the outgoing BRZ and sport 18-inch wheels that look almost identical to the Toyota GR Yaris. Powertrains are still under wraps but we speculate that it would receive a new 2.4-litre naturally-aspirated boxer engine that produces 220 PS and 240 Nm. A 6-speed manual will be featured along with a possibly new 8-speed aut
Nov 18, 2020
Berikutan intipan pada bulan yang lalu, Subaru kini baru sahaja mengeluarkan video acah untuk Subaru BRZ 2022. Walaupun tidak banyak yang dapat dilihat, Subaru masih menampilkan gambar lampu hadapan LED yang berbentuk “C”. Berdasarkan intipan yang lalu, Subaru BRZ 2022 mengekalkan profil coupe yang ramping dengan bentuk badan yang menggiurkan. Reka bentuk roda aloi 18 inci yang diperlihatkan juga mirip seperti yang terdapat pada Toyota GR Yaris. Butiran lanjut mengenai Subaru BRZ 2022 dijangka k
Nov 5, 2020
The beauty of the automotive world is that cars, they come in all shapes and sizes. This is no different for the enthusiasts looking for something that makes their hearts skip a beat. There are many ways for us to get our kicks from. For example, on one end of the spectrum, you have the hot hatch of hot hatches, the VW Golf GTI. On the other, you have the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ. These two cars are as divergent as they come. Yet they bring driving pleasure in their own unique ways. How do I know? I
Jul 3, 2020
When the all-new 2020 Subaru BRZ was unveiled, many car fans were excited to see that the spirit of the traditional sports car was still alive and well. However, that model was solely for the USA, the rest of the world would very likely receive its Toyota-badged twin, the upcoming 2021 Toyota GR86. Back in January, we reported leaked patent images of the GR86’s aggressive front bumper. Now, Japanese media has shown its rendering of what the latest Toyota sports car could look like, and yep, aggr
Feb 17, 2021
Kepada peminat Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86, Subaru bakal melancarkan pengganti kepada sportscar dua pintu ini tidak lama lagi! Model baharu ini telah dipamerkan secara acah di Subiefest World Record Attempt and Charity Drive 2020 di Costa Mesa, California baru-baru ini. Berdasarkan imej yang sedang berlegar di laman web, kita hanya boleh melihat profil sisi coupe ini. Nampaknya ia akan mengekalkan reka bentuk tradisional sebuah sportscar dengan bonet depan yang panjang dan bonet belakang yang pendek. I
Oct 7, 2020
Semasa Subaru BRZ 2021 dilancarkan, banyak peminat kereta sportscar tradisional berasa teruja melihat sebuah lagi jentera pacuan roda belakang daripada negara matahari terbit. Namun begitu, model BRZ ini khas untuk pasaran Amerika Syarikat sahaja. Ini bermakna, kembar BRZ iaitu Toyota GR86 mungkin dijual untuk pasaran lain serata dunia. Pada bulan Januari lepas, kami melaporkan imej paten bampar depan Toyota GR86 yang tertiris. Kali ni media dari Jepun telahpun membuat lakaran bagaimana rupa bar
Feb 17, 2021
Prepare to get excited Toyobaru fans! That’s because Subaru has announced that the long-awaited successor to one of the WapCar office’s favourite sports car, the all-new Subaru BRZ will have its world debut in fall 2020. Well, technically it’s already fall if you’re reading this in the Northern Hemisphere but for the lucky few who attended the 2020 Subiefest World Record Attempt and Charity Drive at Costa Mesa, California, they get a sneak peek of the sports car. Based on the few images we found
Oct 5, 2020
Following the sneak peek last month, Subaru has just released a teaser video of the all-new 2022 Subaru BRZ. Not much can be seen from the video, but the teaser photo does show its headlamp design with the signature C-shaped LED graphics. Based on sneak peek, the 2022 Subaru BRZ retains the sleek coupe profile with eye-pleasing proportions. Wheels appear to be 18-inch items that resemble the ones in the Toyota GR Yaris. Details are expected to be revealed on 18 November. It is expected to receiv
Nov 5, 2020
This video of a Subaru BRZ drifting inside a petrol station has been drawing massive amount of attention and criticism from netizens. The video has been shared over various social media platforms and even WhatsApp groups even though the owner of the video has taken it down. The video shows the BRZ making a figure 8 between petrol pumps. It was first uploaded on to social media with the captions “done sign”. According to talk circulating through the drift community, the Subaru BRZ owner is a prof
Jun 1, 2020
Subaru is set to launch its long-awaited all-new 2022 Subaru BRZ on 18-November. However, there’s some bit of unfortunate news. The BRZ will be a US-only model according to reports. There are no plans for the next-gen sports car to be brought over into Europe, a spokesperson told Autocar. This is similar to the Nissan Z Proto which will only be sold in Japan and U.S.A if it enters production. The 2022 BRZ will retain the sleek coupe profile as the outgoing BRZ and sport 18-inch wheels similar to
Nov 9, 2020
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
Jul 31, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation and Subaru Corporation have agreed to deepen their business relationship. Toyota announced on Friday that it will increase its stake in Subaru from 16.8% to 20%. In return, Subaru will purchase 80 billion Yen worth of Toyota shares. Both companies also confirmed that they will continue to develop the next generation Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ. Apart from the upcoming Toyota 86/BRZ duo, Toyota and Subaru will also co-develop a platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles
Oct 1, 2019
We’ve already seen the 2021 Subaru BRZ making its global debut in the US, so it’s only natural to ask when the other half of the Toyobaru coupe twin will be launched. According to Japanese sources, the answer is May 2021. As before, the second generation Toyota 86 will mirror the Subaru BRZ’s mechanicals, built by Subaru to. Like the Subaru BRZ, the ‘flat-four’ engine’s capacity has been increased to 2.4-litre. The body is slightly longer and wider too, and kerb weight has been bumped up by arou
Dec 9, 2020
What is the future of the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ? Commonly referred to as the Toyobaru twins due to their shared development, it seems that the future of this model hangs in the balance after being abruptly discontinued in July. The current-gen Japanese coupe has been around for eight years, first breaking cover in August 2012. Sure, it’s been a long time coming, but after its discontinuation and lack of news from the carmakers themselves, fans have been wondering if they’ll ever see another c
Aug 24, 2020
Subaru baru sahaja melancarkan Subaru BRZ 2021 di liter lumba Thermal Club California, AS. Ia masih lagi mengekalkan formula sportscar tradisional dengan enjin depan, pacuan roda belakang dengan berat dan pusat gravity yang rendah. Subaru BRZ serba baharu ini 30 mm lebih panjang (4,264 mm) dan 10 mm lebih rendah (1,310 mm) berbanding model sebelumnya. Jarak roda pula 5 mm lebih panjang (2,575 mm). Berat BRZ ini masih belum diketahui tetapi Subaru berkata ia akan berada dibawah 1,315 kg, 50kg leb
Nov 19, 2020
A common complaint for the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ, or some call them the Toyobaru, is that it lacks power. This is a rather controversial topic because some are adamant that it isn’t about the straight-line performance, it’s all about the fun, twisty bits. However, it seems feedback from both sides have been taken into consideration. According to Best Car, the next generation Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ will use a larger, 2.4-litre naturally aspirated flat-four engine that makes 220 PS and 240 Nm of
Apr 24, 2020
It seems like the Toyota/Subaru twins might take a different direction come 2021, cites Creative311. This comes after rumours that the 2020 Subaru BRZ has been discontinued. With the launches of the Subaru BR-Z Final Edition and the Toyota 86 Black Limited runout specials in Germany and Japan respectively, it seems that the rumour isn't unfounded. Since both models share a platform, it’s only a matter of the time before the 86 gets discontinued too. So what will the next Toyobaru twin be like? W
Jul 22, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2012 Subaru BRZ owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar Facebook: Bryan Yuen 16th June 2019 marks the day I picked him up from the dealer, and indeed this was one memorable day, impossible to forget in my memory. About My Car Being an enthusiast who values driving experience the most, I was on the lookout for something fun and affordable about a year ago. Previously I have set my eyes on a new Honda Civic 1.5, Peugeot 208 GTI, Go
Jun 29, 2020
Today, you can pick up a used or reconditioned Toyota 86 or Subaru BRZ for around RM 90-150k and there are plenty of choices. As you can still buy an unregistered unit from grey importers, you can still get financing at affordable rates. By now, most of the common problems have been identified and fixes are available. Even then, what should you look out for? History of the Toyobaru Twins When these 2 models made its world debut back in 2012, the automotive world lost its collective minds. Here w
Dec 26, 2020
Subaru has unveiled the all-new 2021 Subaru BRZ at the Thermal Club Raceway in California, U.S. It carries on the traditional sports car formula with a front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout with low weight and low centre of gravity. The all-new Subaru BRZ is 30 mm longer and 10 mm lower than its predecessor, coming in at 4,264 mm long and 1,310 mm tall. Wheelbase measures at 2,575 mm (+5 mm) long. Kerb weight is yet to be announced but Subaru says it will be under 1,315 kg, which is about 50 kg
Nov 18, 2020
What are the biggest factors that are holding you back from purchasing that dream Subaru BRZ or the Subaru WRX? If it’s long-term loans and depreciation costs then here’s a solution to your concerns. GoCar Subs has introduced a new Sports category to their subscription programme so Subaru lovers in Malaysia have an alternative solution for consideration. For a start, the new category offers 2 popular sports models – the 203 PS Subaru BRZ with a top speed of 210 km/h and century sprint of 8.2 sec
Feb 27, 2021
The collaboration between Subaru and Toyota is not new, beginning with the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ development in 2009, until it officially went on sale to the public in 2012. Moving forward to 2019, Subaru have announced another collaboration work with Toyota to develop an EV-only platform for medium and large-sized passenger cars, along with a C-segment type of SUV. The Subaru Evoltis as it is christened, will be similarly sized to the Subaru XV, features a 280 horsepower electric powertrain capa
Apr 22, 2020
Say, you've been bitten by the 'sporty Japanese coupe' and got yourself a nice Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86. They look cool and are fun to drive - but what if you want a little pep in its step. Which is where WapCar Plus comes in: we have just the video for you, detailing the first five recommended mods that you should do to your Toyobaru twin. You can watch the video below! And in case you're wondering, yes WapCar Plus is our brand-new YouTube channel that's catered towards the 'fun' side of things: th
Dec 20, 2020
Sekiranya anda mengikuti berita baru-baru ini, anda perasan bahawa terdapat banyak laporan mengenai Honda yang menandakan tanda nama CR-Z yang ikonik. Perkara yang telah ditukar ini menghasilkan spekulasi bahawa Honda mungkin memperkenalkan hibrid kecilnya yang sporty, tetapi apakah ia benar? Kami berpendapat bahawa CR-Z mungkin tidak akan kembali secepat ini. Mengapa? Syarikat kereta cenderung membuat nama dagang untuk mengelakkan syarikat lain daripada menggunakannya. Ini tidak bermaksud Honda
Aug 7, 2020
If you’ve been following recent news, you would have noticed that there are numerous reports of Honda trademarking its iconic CR-Z nameplate. That has since snowballed into outlets speculating that Honda could be reintroducing its sporty little hybrid, but is it really the case? We reckon that the CR-Z may not return so soon, due to the following reasons. Car companies tend to trademark names to prevent other companies from using it. It does not really mean that Honda will adopt the CR-Z namepla
Aug 6, 2020
The next-generation Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ is expected to be introduced some time in 2021, whereby the Toyobaru duo, as some call them, will be overhauled. First up is the new design – some well-known Japanese outlets have begun rendering the all-new Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ, giving us a speculative look at the new rear-wheel drive coupe. The rendered 86/BRZ gets a sharper-looking front-end with a pair of headlights that extend upwards. On the current Toyobaru duo, the headlights are horizontal. The r
Jun 24, 2020
UMW Toyota bakal memperkenalkan Toyota Camry 2021 ‘facelift’ dan satu model misteri yang diberi sentuhan Gazoo Racing (GR) di Malaysia pada suku ke-4 tahun ini, selepas pelancaran Toyota Corolla Cross 2021. Maklumat ini kami perolehi daripada pembentangan korporat tahun 2021 oleh UMW Holdings Berhad. Anda boleh lihat beberapa model baru yang bakal dilancarkan pada suku ke-4 tahun ini, lebih spesifik lagi pada bulan Oktober dan Disember. Salah satu daripadanya yang anda boleh lihat dengan jelas a
Feb 16, 2021
Beberapa bulan ini Toyota cukup sibuk dengan pelancaran Corolla Cross, Hilux yang dikemaskini, dan Yaris Cross. Nampaknya tidak ada yang dapat menghalang syarikat gergasi Jepun dan syarikat automotif terbesar di dunia. Menurut Autonetmagz Indonesia, Toyota telah mengemukakan tanda dagangan untuk nama model baru yang disebut ‘BZ’. Tanda dagangan tersebut telah diajukan melalui US Patent Office pada 22 Mei 2020. Apakah maksud ini? Nama ‘BZ’ bukanlah perkara baru bagi Toyota. Ia digunakan dalam beb
Aug 5, 2020
Toyota has been quite busy these few months coming off the launch of the Corolla Cross, the refreshed Hilux, and the Yaris Cross. There seems to be nothing stopping the Japanese giant and the world’s largest automotive company. According to Indonesia’s Autonetmagz, Toyota has filed a trademark for a brand-new model name called the BZ. The trademark has been filed through the US Patent Office on 22 May 2020. What does this mean? The BZ name isn’t new to Toyota though. It was used in a few variant
Jul 28, 2020
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