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Geely Icon SUV revealed, should this be the next Proton SUV?

Called the Icon, the second B-Segment Modular Architecture-based (BMA) SUV from Geely has been unveiled. The BMA platform also underpins the Geely Binyue, which is likely to be the Proton X50. The Icon’s exterior design takes a different route from previous Geely SUV models towards a more squarish approach. Though some features like the clamshell bonnet and roofline bears a resemblance to the Range Rover Evoque. Geely’s styling identity, the expanding cosmos can be seen on the grille and from th

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Nov 5, 2019

MCO 2.0: How many people are allowed in a car?

For states and federal territories where the Movement Control Order (MCO) will be reinstated, only 2 people from one household will be allowed in a car. Only for cases of parents sending their children day-care centres, more passengers are allowed in the car. MCO has been reinstated in 5 states and 3 federal territories starting from 13 January to 26 January 2021. Earlier today, MITI has announced that car workshops and automotive factories will be allowed to continue operating during the MCO pe

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Jan 12, 2021

Which car brands' CKD plants are affected by the MCO stop work order?

Now that the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has made a U-turn on their decision to allow car factories to continue operating during the reinstated Movement Control Order (MCO), what are the car factories that are affected by the new standard operating procedures? As you know there are numerous car factories in Malaysia, car factory hotspots mainly focus in Kedah, Selangor, and Pahang. The Honda plant is the only car producing factory located in Pegoh, Melaka. Fun fact: Did y

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Jan 14, 2021

Car owners can't afford to sell their cars due to outstanding car loan balance

It turns out that it wasn’t just used car sales that saw an increase throughout the past few months, used car dealers in Johor Bahru are reporting an increase in car owners trying to sell their vehicles after the Movement Control Order (MCO) ended in June. One second-hand car shop manager Chang Keng Keong told The Star that there has been a 30 percent increase in the number of people who came to his shop enquiring for information about the disposal of their cars. This was especially apparent in

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Nov 25, 2020

Starting from 4 February 2021, car wash allowed to operate

The National Security Council (MKN) has released a new set of standard operating procedures (SOP) that allow businesses like car wash, hair salons, and night markets to operate during the Movement Control Order (MCO). The new SOPs will be effective from 4 February 2021. Car wash businesses and hair salons will be allowed to operate until 10 pm. The government has also specified that only haircuts are allowed in hair salons while other treatments like perming or hair dying are still prohibited. T

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Feb 4, 2021

MITI announces epic U-Turn: Car factories not allowed to operate during MCO

Previously, when the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) released a list of businesses that are allowed to operate during the Movement Control Order (MCO), car workshops and factories were included in the list. Today, however, MITI has released yet another list that drops car factories from the essential economic services line-up. With the sudden U-turn, this means that car factories located in Penang, Johor, Selangor, Melaka, Sabah, KL, Putrajaya, or Labuan where MCO has been re

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Jan 13, 2021

Nissan turned the Nissan Dayz Kei car into an EV for cats!

Kei cars have always tickled our “cute” bones, I mean we’re all huge fans of cars like the Suzuki Cappuccino, Daihatsu Taft, and even the Nissan Dayz. But what makes them even cuter, is when car companies decided to downsize them for our pets! Yes, Nissan Motor Co. introduced a downsized adorable mini version of the Kei car, the Nissan Dayz, for our beloved cats to take out for a spin. Translated to Nyasan Days, probably to distinguish it from its full-size counterpart, the little electric car e

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Sep 25, 2020

MCO 2.0: Car workshops and automotive factories allowed to operate

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has released a list of companies that are allowed to operate during the second round of the Movement Control Order (MCO). Updated: MITI has done a U-Turn on the list of essential services, read more about it here. Update No.2: MITI has once again revised the essential services list, car factories will be allowed to continue operations effective immediately. On Monday (11/1/2021), Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that MCO wi

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Jan 12, 2021

Used Car Guide: RM 20k for a used Proton Preve, should you consider it?

When it made its debut in 2012, the Proton Preve was the most affordable C-segment sedan on the market and the spec-sheet was rather impressive as well. So, is it worth your consideration as a used car? During its 8-year run, the Preve was updated twice. It also helped Proton reach numerous milestones such as achieving the brand's first 5-star rating at the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP). The Preve was also well-liked for its 1.6-litre CamPro CFE Turbo engine, Proton even cash

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Nov 7, 2020

Owner Review:  The underrated Malaysian Icon – My Proton Waja Review

** This article is the personal experience of a 2003 Proton Waja 1.6L(M) (MMC) Executive owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Daniel James About my car This is my 2003 Proton Waja 1.6L(M) (MMC) Executive, back in 2003 it cost about RM 57,000 for this sedan, but you can fetch it less than RM 6,000 a good one if you are lucky. During its earlier days, it used to push 102 bhp but had lost a couple of ponies over the years. Its clocked over 304,000 km over 17 years, low mileag

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Oct 23, 2020

Proton Perdana 'Accordana' for RM 50k; Proton price for Honda reliability?

Although it feels like the Proton Perdana has been around for a long time, Proton’s flagship sedan has only gone through 2 generation changes. The latest iteration was affectionately nicknamed the ‘Accordana’ and was discontinued back in 2019. The Perdana is now on sale in the used car market for around RM 50,000, should you get this Proton but with Honda reliability? Background The Proton Perdana was the flagship model for Proton for many years, so it sports all the best amenities that were fit

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Apr 11, 2021

What cars do rally legends buy? A WRC rally car of course

Do you ever wonder, what kind of cars do racing legends contend themselves with? More often than not, you'd think that they will buy cars they used to race in. And you'd be correct. Take for example, one Nicky Grist who purchased a racer he had fond memories of, the Toyota Celica GT-Four ST185. No, not a replica, an actual car that participated in the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 1992. By now you'd be asking, Nicky who? Nicky Grist's CV includes co-driving for rallying gods such as Juha Kan

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Jul 12, 2020

Myvi driver high on drugs kills Navy officer in Johor

Over the weekend dashcam footage of a horrifying high-speed accident between a Perodua Myvi and a Honda Accord went viral across various social media platforms. The Myvi driver, who the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) have confirmed was high on drugs at that time, has since been arrested. According to a report by Harian Metro, the driver of the Honda Accord is Mohd Rizal Buseri, a 31-year-old Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) officer, died at the scene. When authorities arrived, he was found still trappe

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Oct 12, 2020

Watch: Police chasing down a white car that was driving on wrong side of road

Yet another car was caught driving in the wrong direction! And this time it happened at the very busy LDP Puchong toll right before the exit to Sunway Pyramid. The viral video showed an unidentified white car speeding towards the LDP toll on the wrong side of the road, while an auxiliary police tow truck is seen chasing after the car on the other side of the road. According to Harian Metro, the car might have already travelled at least 10 km on the wrong side of the highway. The auxiliary police

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Jul 13, 2020

Spied! Proton Iriz and Proton Persona facelift testing

Looks like the Proton Iriz and Proton Persona are set for yet another update as over the night, various spy shots of both cars testing on the roads started circulating social media. This is quite a surprise as both cars only just received an update in 2019. Based on the photos posted, it looks like the camouflaged cars were spotted around Maran, Pahang. We can’t see much from the photos but the Iriz looks set to come with major updates to the rear-end. Meanwhile, changes on the Persona looks lim

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Sep 4, 2020

EON appoints MyTukar as new trade-in partner to improve customer experience

Used car online selling platform, MyTukar has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON) as an automobile trade-in partner. Through the partnership, MyTukar will facilitate the end-to-end trade-in process for EON’s customers via certified MyTukar inspectors performing vehicle inspections on-demand for its customers. EON, a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad, operates dealerships for several brands namely Proton, Mitsubishi, Audi, and Volkswagen, via EON, EON

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Mar 5, 2021

Volvo XC90's twin Lynk & Co 09 unveiled at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show!

Lynk & Co unveiled a new model at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show known as the Lynk & Co 09. According to the few morsels of information we have, the new model is a SUV based on the Volvo XC90. Also read: New Lynk & Co 02 hatchback officially unveiled; Takes aim at VW Golf GTI Other than that, Lynk & Co has revealed that the 09 will be a PHEV-only car. Based on Lynk & Co’s history with its Volvo cousins, we speculate that the 09 will probably reflect the XC90’s PHEV engine and also come with 3 rows

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Apr 19, 2021

Volkswagen Malaysia launches Beetle giveaway contest 

As part of the year-long celebration for the outgoing Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia launches the “Win the Icon” Instagram contest. The contest will run between 1st October 2019 to 30th November 2019 and will see VPCM giveaway a VW Beetle to the winner. The “Win the Icon” contest rides on the VW’s tagline “Better experienced than explained” which will focus on encouraging contestants to test drive the car. All interested participants have to do is follow the following step

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Oct 2, 2019

MCO 2.0: What time are petrol stations allowed to open?

During the daily security briefing, Senior Defence Minister Ismail Sabri confirmed the operation hours of petrol stations in states observing the reinstated Movement Control Order. Petrol stations located in non-highway areas will be allowed to operate from 6 am – 10 pm. Stations located along highways, meanwhile, will be allowed to operate for 24 hours. MCO will be reinstated from 13 January to 26 January 2021 in 5 states and 3 federal territories; namely Penang, Johor, Melaka, Selangor, Sabah,

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Jan 12, 2021

Perodua Aruz vs Proton Exora: The inevitable national brand 7-seater comparison

Before we start the story, allow us to clarify: No, the Proton Exora and Perodua Aruz are not in the same segment. The Exora is an MPV while the Aruz is an SUV. But the reason we’re comparing both cars together is because they’re similarly priced (the Aruz from RM 72,900, Exora from RM 59,800; before SST exemption) and they sit 7. If you’re wondering that the Perodua Alza would be a better comparison to the Exora, allow us to explain that though the Alza sits 7, it is more of a 5+2 setup rather

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Oct 10, 2020

Malaysian dad builds daughter mini simulator rig from scratch

The lockdown isn’t all bad for some of us that has a flair for DIY work. This Malaysian dad spent his Movement Control Order (MCO) building a simulator rig for not only himself, but for his 5-year-old daughter as well. According to an interview with Says, car racing simulator enthusiast Chris Aaron initially started building a simulator rig for himself but it has always been his intention to teach his daughter the basics of how to handle a car at a young age. However, he quickly realised that hi

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Feb 19, 2021

Malaysian-bound Ora Good Cat has purr-fect looks but how does it drive?

The Ora Good Cat has been taking the internet by storm, not only due to its adorable looks but also because the car has been spied down in Klang. We know the specs of the Good Cat, like its 2-battery option and at least 401 km range, but here’s a little more on how the electric vehicle (EV) drives as told by YouTuber Wheelsboy. Also read: Ora Good Cat at Bangkok Motor Show, the purr-fect EV for the city But before we dive into the drive, let’s address the look. If you think that the Good Cat’s c

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Mar 25, 2021

Skip the Q: Get your Proton X50 in just 7 days by subscribing to Flux for RM 1,995

The most anticipated car of the year, the all-new 2020 Proton X50, is now available for reservation on Flux. The subscription service offers the X50 in Flagship or Premium specification with a choice of Snow White, Jet Grey, and Passion Red colours. As you already know, the X50 currently has a waiting list of up to 6 months. Flux offers potential owners a chance to beat the queue and get their car within 7 days of an approved reservation. Starting from just RM 1,995 per month for a 36-month subs

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Dec 7, 2020

Selling your car soon? Here's how to ensure you get the highest price

After a couple years of using your car, the time will eventually come when you will need to sell it off. And when that time comes, how do you ensure that you can sell it off at a higher price? Selling your car? Get the best offer here: Trade in User's Car Form An oil change and servicing would be good First things first, when it comes to selling your old car, it’s crucial to fix it up. Start with giving the car a service, replacing all the necessary oils and fluids. Whether or not you want to se

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Mar 30, 2021

BMW and MINI owners can now renew their insurance with BMW Malaysia online

BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia introduces the i-Renewal digital service for the BMW MINI Comprehensive Motor Insurance Programme. The new service is a simplified programme that allows customers to renew their motor insurance with just a few clicks at any time of the day. The new i-Renewal service is provided in collaboration with Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad. It is part of BMW Malaysia Group’s efforts to further improve the convenience of the ownership experience. A

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Dec 1, 2020

Kedah MB cries foul over new Honda Accord and Toyota Hilux purchase slander

The Kedah state government’s fleet of 23 new cars been the talk of town as netizens called out the government over the use of state money just to purchase new cars for the executive committee’s (Exco) use. The Menteri Besar (MB) of Kedah has spoken out about the issue and stated that the party will be filing a defamation and slander lawsuit against several individuals. Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor explained that the cars were purchased for the use of state government department staff and

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Nov 26, 2020

This Ferrari 488 GTB is made in Vietnam. Just joking, it's a plexiglass replica!

More often than not, if an owner can afford a Ferrari, they wouldn’t be spotted selling watermelons on the streets from the front boot. But there is a Ferrari 488 GTB in Vietnam doing just that. Well technically, it’s not a real Ferrari but a homemade version that has a top speed of 60 km/h and sounds like a 2-cylinder ‘kapchai’. The creators of this realistic-looking replica are none other than the guys from NHET TV. The channel first went viral for their cardboard creations of motorcycles and

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Apr 15, 2021

Senarai kilang dan jenama kereta CKD yang ditutup sepanjang PKP 2.0

Memandangkan Kementerian Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri (MITI) telah membuat keputusan ‘U-turn’ dengan tidak membenarkan kilang-kilang automotif yang terletak di kawasan pelaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) untuk beroperasi, kilang-kilang dan jenama kereta yang manakah terkesan dengan SOP PKP terbaru ini? Seperti yang anda sedia maklum, kita ada banyak kilang-kilang kereta yang didirikan di sekitar Semenanjung Malaysia dimana kebanyakannya terletak di Kedah, Selangor, dan Pahang.

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Jan 15, 2021

Hyundai Elantra snaps up an award at the 2020 Good Design

The newly launched 2021 Hyundai Elantra now has a new accolade under its belt as it was recognised by the panel of judges at the 2020 Good Design awards. But the Elantra is not the only winner from Hyundai that won an award. The seventh-generation Hyundai Elantra won hearts at the awards thanks to its Parametric Dynamics design elements like the parametric-jewel-pattern grille and H-tail lamp. It was also credited for its 10-inch touchscreen display and an infotainment system that comes with And

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Jan 4, 2021

Record high sales for used cars continues! Malaysians social distancing in second-hand cars?

We previously reported that second-hand car dealers are experiencing record-high sales in July 2020. It seems the success followed through to the third half of 2020 as well. According to the president of Federation of Motor and Credit Companies Association of Malaysia (FMCCAM), Datuk Tony Khor, the year-on-year sales in July spiked over 25 percent to 37,800 units while both August and September registered over 17 percent year-on-year growth. He attributed the spike in sales to the incentives lik

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Oct 12, 2020