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Why I Buy: Best bang for money for car features! My x70 Premium X even come with Sunroof.

** This article is the personal experience of a 2020 Proton x70 new owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Detail about car Car info: 2020 Proton x70 Premium X CKD Order date: June 2020 Delivery date: August 2020 (on Merdeka Days) Price: RM122,800. However, due to the current Government direction of SST rebates of RM7k of this model, plus additional rebates thrown out by SA, the ODR price of this is even cheaper than 2020 HRV 1.8L V Spec. Reason to buy Basically, I owned a H

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Oct 9, 2020

Top 8 car stuff you can buy from Lazada, discount code inside!

With MCO 2.0 truly underway and upon us, most of us will be spending most of our time at home. That also means our cars won't be driven as often as usual. But that is no excuse to sideline our precious set of wheels. In fact, this could be the perfect time for the DIY project that you never got started with! WapCar has come together with Lazada to make your car care DIY a cinch this MCO period. Here are some recommended products from online retailers that you can find in Malaysia's leading e-com

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Jan 22, 2021

Geely celebrates Chinese New Year with a Guinness World Record-breaking car mosaic

Being one of the largest car makers in the world, you can expect Geely to do things huge, including celebrating Chinese New Year. This year, Geely ushered in Chinese New Year by breaking the Guinness World Record for creating the world’s largest car mosaic. Over 2,000 Geely Emgrands (known in China as the Geely Dihao) were used to make the record-breaking car mosaics at Geely’s second manufacturing base in Cixi, Zhejiang. The cars were used to form 2 images. The first image is of an ox head. The

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Feb 16, 2021

The 1951 Nash Rambler: A car you should know during the Malaysia Day

The 1951 Nash Rambler is on display at Publika (Ends Sept 16), in KL. If you are in KL, then you should seize the last chance to the Hari Malaysia and Publika Art Show to see rare national artefacts! The Hari Malaysia exhibition is a collaboration between Publika and the National Archives of Malaysia. Among all, the 1951 Nash Rambler is particularly eye-catching. The car exhibited was used by Tunku Abdul Rahman to announce the country’s independence in Melaka on Feb 20, 1956. The story behind th

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Sep 16, 2019

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

Renault’s Megane R.S 280 Cup lapped Sepang in 2.83 minutes!

Renault Malaysia celebrates the return of the Renault Megane R.S. 280 Cup with a special night time track day at the Sepang International Circuit. A total of 30 Renault Sport owners participated in the Renault Sport Track Day. Drivers were all eager to beat their own personal time record with their Megane R.S, Clio R.S and even the limited edition Megane R.S. 275 Trophy R. Prior to the track event, participants and guests alike were invited to witness TC Euro Cars set a new track record for the

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Oct 16, 2019

Driving your car less this MCO? Here's how to keep it running smoothly.

Just like that, we are 2 weeks into MCO 2.0. This most likely means that most of us are working from home, which then means our cars aren't driven much. Nevertheless, there are some things you can do to keep your car in tip top condition despite it being underdriven. Here are some pointers that might be useful to keep in mind in this second MCO season. Don't park under trees You might think that parking your car under trees is a good idea, since the car does get some shade from the sun. Well, if

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Feb 14, 2021

RM 50k for a used Subaru XV, but what are the common problems?

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

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Feb 14, 2021

Yamaha R25 dengan tema Power Rangers! Kreatif, bergaya, lain dari yang lain!

Bukan selalu kita dapat melihat modifikasi-modifikasi mahupun ‘livery’ yang sesuai dengan kenderaan. Sebelum ini pun, Yamaha NMax pernah hadir dengan seragam bertemakan Star Wars tetapi kali ini pastinya lebih menarik lagi. Melalui sebuah hantaran laman facebook Near Miss Club, 2 buah Yamaha R25 telah digayakan dengan seragam bertemakan Power Rangers. Adiwira yang menjadi kegemaran kanak-kanak tahun 90 an tersebut menggunakan tema warna dominan dan neutral yang kemas, sesuai untuk menjadikan Yam

HarisHaris

Oct 23, 2020

Why Toyota's GR Yaris is the most exciting car from Toyota since the Lexus LFA

This article is contributed by the former editor of Malaysian Evo magazine, Daniel Wong, who currently resides in Australia. You can find more of his musings and articles on the motoring world at The Motor Muse. If there is one good thing about 2020, is that it is turning out to be a landmark year for the hot hatch. Earlier last week Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched its 421PS Mercedes-AMG A45 S and 310PS A35. One can assume it will only be a matter of time till BMW Malaysia responds with its thir

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Jun 7, 2020

Royal Thai Police adds Tesla Model 3 to their fleet

The national police force in Thailand have added 7 Tesla Model 3 to its fleet. And it’s not just a regular Model 3, it’s the Performance variant. The Tesla Model 3 Performance does 0-100 km/h in about 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 270 km/h. Tesla claims the Model 3 has a driving range of 518 km. According to DriveTeslaCanada who sighted the documents at the Thai police website, it costs almost 89 million baht (around RM 12 million) to lease the Teslas for 5 years. All the cars are installed

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Apr 21, 2020

This LHD Proton Satria GTi in Puerto Rico is the closest it can get to US soil

Proton has sold cars in various countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Nepal, and Egypt. It was even exported to South America but it was never sold in the United States (due to a con job). This Satria GTi, however, was spotted on the island of Puerto Rico and it is under the loving care of a proud owner by the name of Rafael Ivan Rivera. He shared his beautiful GTi in a Facebook group dedicated to modified and kit cars in the American territory. Rafael is a very avid

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Mar 24, 2021

Video: Audi TTS 2.0 Quattro Review in Malaysia, is it better than the VW Golf R?

So you already have an SUV to perform the family duties, and you're on the lookout for a weekend toy. Something that's sporty to drive yet turns heads. Something that will look right at home at a golf club, but equally happy to pound the twisties on the weekend. Enter the Audi TTS, the 'S' being the acronynm that makes this car a bit more special. More than just a pretty face, the TTS packs 290 PS and 380 Nm from its 2.0-litre TFSI engine, paired with a twin clutch transmission and Quattro all-w

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Jan 28, 2021

Panduan Subaru XV terpakai, hanya RM 50k untuk SUV dengan DNA rali dan enjin boxer?

Subaru XV Subaru XV adalah antara model Subaru paling laris di Malaysia. Hal ini kerana ia merupakan sebuah model pengenalan (entry level) bagi mereka yang teringin merasai enjin boxer pada harga yang mampu milik. Subaru XV adalah sebuah crossover dalam kelasnya yang tersendiri. Enjin boxer dan sistem Symmetrical AWD adalah antara 2 ciri mekanikal yang premium dan sangat memuaskan pada sebuah jentera Subaru. Hanya jauhari yang mengenal manikam, mereka yang pernah merasai enjin boxer pastinya tid

HarisHaris

Jan 17, 2021

That’ll buff out - Italian keeper’s Ferrari 812 Superfast destroyed while being sent for wash

Imagine if your pride and joy got destroyed when all it needed was just a car wash. That was the nightmare faced by Genoa goalkeeper Federico Marchetti when his Ferrari 812 Superfast was destroyed by a car wash worker. Following days of downpour, the former Italy international decided to get his prized Ferrari professionally taken care of. He dropped off his prancing horse at a car wash last Monday before heading off to train with the Serie A club. The Ferrari 812 Superfast is one of the most po

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Jan 18, 2021

Spied: Perodua Ativa (D55L) during night delivery, have you booked yours?

The upcoming Perodua Ativa has been spotted during a night delivery by Facebook users, Fatoni Marzuki and Azlan Ahmad. The images that have appeared on funtasticko show cars covered in black canvas being delivered from the Perodua HQ in Rawang, travelling on the NKVE. The 2021 Perodua Ativa is due to launch very soon and prices start from RM63k. Bookings are already open. Powering the car is a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine (98 PS/140 Nm) paired to a CVT. The Ativa is also c

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Feb 22, 2021

Modenas perluas pusat “Service Plus” di Pantai Timur!

Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd atau MODENAS telah memperluas rangkaian pusat perkhidmatan lepas jualannya di Negara ini dengan pembukaan pusat “Service Plus” yang kedua khusus di wilayah Pantai Timur. Terletak di Kuala Terengganu, ianya merupakan cawangan pusat “Service Plus” yang ke-37 di Negara ini yang dikendalikan oleh wakil MODENAS, DRZ Motorsport. untuk memenuhi keperluan pelanggan di negeri Terengganu dan juga di wilayah Pantai Timur. Majlis perasmian pembukaan pusat “Service Plus”

HarisHaris

Sep 21, 2020

Owner Review: 3 Years of Ownership, Owning and Upgrading My Ford Ranger

** This article is the personal experience of a 2017 Ford Ranger 2.2 XLT T6FL owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar Facebook: Fu Shun Wong First Encounter My first encounter with a 4x4 was after watching a Camel Trophy Documentary when I was young and from that day onwards, I always told myself that I would one day own one. Fast forward to 2017, I sold my first car (Proton Persona – 5 years of ownership) and bought myself a Ford Ranger 2.2 XLT T6FL of around RM 108k. I initi

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Jun 22, 2020

Geely Preface nets 10k bookings in just 20 days

The Geely Preface is well on its way to becoming one of China’s most popular cars. Not only did it won the 2021 Chinese Car of the Year award, but it has also gathered a huge order book and is well on its way to joining China’s 10,000-car club. And it’s only been a month since the launch of the car! Sold as the Geely Xing Rui in China, an article posted on Baidu quoted a Geely executive that the Xing Rui has already sold over 7,000 units since its launch in November 2nd. The executive also revea

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Dec 16, 2020

Owner Review: Just can’t resist the Jinba Ittai - 2014 Mazda 3 Skyactiv

** This article is the personal experience of a 2014 Mazda 3 Skyactiv BM owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Zi Xuan Ong It was like 5 years 7 months back since I own my Mazda 3 BM model but it wasn’t my first choice. At the end of 2014, I was thinking to get myself a newer car, as my Hyundai Accent that time was already close to 10 years old. I know I am a pretty OCD person and driving a new car on busy roads in Penang is pretty stressful for me so a whole new

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Aug 19, 2020

Geely's new EV-only premium sub-brand Zeekr aims at Tesla

In an effort to take on Tesla, Geely has announced its plans to launch a new premium EV brand, “Zeekr”. Zeekr will be housed under LingLing Technologies (Geely’s to-be-launched EV entity). Automotive News Europe reports that Zeekr is Geely’s new attempt to go up-market, and is in line with founder and chairman Li Shufu’s long-held ambition to make premium cars. The brand's logo is yet to be revealed. What is known so far is that Zeekr will roll out models based on Geely’s open-source EV chassis,

ArifArif

Mar 22, 2021

Used Proton Inspira for RM 20k! This or the Mitsubishi Lancer?

It has been 5 years since Proton has discontinued sales of the Proton Inspira, but demand for the car has yet to wane and finding a good used unit is like looking for a needle in the haystack. But for RM 20,000, should you still get a used Proton Inspira or should you just opt for the Inspira’s donor car, the Mitsubishi Lancer instead? The Proton Inspira has always been an interesting product. It came years after Proton has proudly moved on from just rebadging Mitsubishi vehicles and started pro

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Dec 17, 2020

Owner Review: Young-timer classic review - My Mercedes-Benz W201 190E 1.8

** This article is the personal experience of a 1992 Mercedes-Benz W201 190E 1.8 owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: YJ Chua Some of you may have read another column that I wrote (long-term review of my GLC43 in Australia). This time, I’ll be writing on a car that couldn’t be more different. Not too long ago, my visa status changed, and I was given 6 months to convert my Malaysian driving license to a Victorian one. In Victoria, you have to bring your own car to

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Jul 24, 2020

Heroic Mitsubishi Triton saves the day by stopping a massive dump truck

This horrifying looking incident happened in Vietnam involving this Mitsubishi Triton that threw itself under a massive coal transport truck whose brakes failed and was a downward rampage. The amazing feat is that the Triton was able to stop the truck. The original post was first uploaded to a Mitsubishi Triton Vietnam Club’s Facebook page praising the Triton in the pictures for saving the day and the pick-up's ability to stop a truck that can weigh 64,000 kg and more! We’re calling this "TBS" f

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Sep 4, 2020

Zeekr 001 revealed: it was the Lynk and Co Zero Concept all along

Remember the Lynk and Co Zero Concept that made its debut a couple of months ago? Well, that concept car could very well enter production in the form of the Zeekr 001. Even the emblems on the Zero Concept and the 001 are almost identical. No, this isn’t an April’s Fool joke. Zeekr is Geely’s new attempt at going up-market and as the name suggests, the 001 will be its first model. Also Read: Geely's new EV-only premium sub-brand Zeekr aims at Tesla To recap, the Lynk and Co Zero Concept, or in th

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Apr 1, 2021

二手车指南:二手Subaru XV售价RM 50k,你要注意哪些问题?

在我国,最畅销的Subaru车型非Subaru XV莫属。它是大马Subaru市售的最小的一款车,同时也是能够享受到水平对卧引擎的平衡感和著名的Symmetrical AWD系统的入门级车型。第一代XV目前在二手车市场上仅需RM 50,000左右便能买到,不过在入手一辆二手车之前,都有哪些问题需要注意呢? 常见问题 为了找出第一代Subaru XV车主在实际使用中会碰到的常见问题,我们向SBR Technic Sdn Bhd进行了相关的咨询。 XV最常见的问题之一,就是它的水平对卧引擎会“吃”黑油,这个问题是由活塞环下部无法膨胀导致的。因此,就算车子刚刚才包养过,“润滑油不足”的警示灯也常常会亮起。 要修好这个问题,你至少需要花费RM 5,000以上。 除此之外,XV的CVT变速箱也常常会出现问题。这具CVT变速箱的故障常常是由电磁阀引起的。坏消息是,这个阀门并不单卖,因此要修复这个问题的话,你就需要更换整个阀门总成。 更换阀门总成的价格高达RM 5,000,但如果你不介意使用拆车部件的话,那么费用则会降低到RM 2,000左右。 在行驶100,000公里之后,车主也常常会遇到散热器上

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Feb 20, 2021

Owner Review:  Eat, Sleep, Touge, Repeat - Living with a Ford Fiesta ST for 6 years

** This article is the personal experience of a 2014 Ford Fiesta ST owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Daniel Tan ↓↓↓ Press Here To Share Your Story ↓↓↓ The Ford Fiesta ST It wasn’t my first choice. In fact, it wasn’t even a close second. That honour, as it happened, belonged to the other two of the trio of The Holy Trinity of Superminis that I was planning to replace my ageing dugong Toyota Vios with: the Peugeot 208 GTi and the Renault Clio RS. I was obsessed

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Jul 23, 2020

Panduan kereta terpakai: Proton Inspira kini hanya RM 20k, beli ini atau Mitsubishi Lancer terus?

Proton bermula daripada asas yang dibekalkan oleh Mitsubishi. Oleh yang demikian, agak menyegarkan apabila selepas kehadiran Proton Waja, Proton Gen 2 dan Proton Saga (generasi kedua), Proton kembali merujuk bersama Mitsubishi demi kelangsungan hidup dalam industri automotif yang mencabar. Hasil daripada gandingan ini, Proton memperolehi ‘lesen’ untuk membangunkan sebuah lagi model berasaskan model Mitsubishi. Sudah tentu, Proton memilih model paling hangat zaman itu, Mitsubishi Lancer melalui M

HarisHaris

Nov 2, 2020

BMW Malaysia introduces Elite M Card for owners of M and M Performance models

Complements existing BMW Privileges Elite Card Discounted prices for BMW M track and BMW Driver Training events Discounted prices for BMW lifestyle merchandise Priority service appointments BMW Malaysia today introduced the BMW Elite M Card for owners of BMW M and M Performance vehicles. The privilege programme provides an exclusive array of M-specific benefits to complement the existing BMW Privileges Elite Card enjoyed by BMW owners. Mr. Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia s

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Sep 5, 2019

Court says car park operators liable for car thefts!

The Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling that the management of a car park is liable of negligence rendering disclaimers of exemption clauses posted by the car park non-viable. Sunway Parking Services Sdn Bhd was ordered to pay about RM 117,000 of damages to Euro Rent A Car Sdn Bhd in the case where the rental car company’s vehicle was stolen from the premises. This means that car park disclaimer notices posted at various locations of a parking lot informing visitors that the manageme

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Dec 8, 2020