After a short and tumultuous two years at Infiniti (the fallout between Carlos Ghosn and Nissan), Karim Habib has now been confirmed to have taken up a new position at Kia. Habib will start his new position as Senior Vice President and Head of Kia Design Center in October, and will be based at Kia’s global design headquarters in Namyang, Korea. Habib will oversee the work of Kia’s exterior, interior, color, and material teams, and help determine the future design strategy and direction of the Ki
Sep 10, 2019
Masalah utama dengan algoritma berita Facebook ialah ia hanya mempamerkan infomasi atau imej yang mempunyai pemikiran yang sama seperti anda, samaada ianya betul atau tidak. Lebih parah lagi, ada yang menggunakan ruangan komen sebagai sumber maklumat. Benda ini juga berlaku di dalam dunia otomotif tempatan. Macam-macam benda merepek yang telah dimuat naik di kumpulan Facebook. Terdapat satu mitos yang disebarkan oleh pengguna ‘pandai’ yang perlu diperbaiki. Ini adalah mitos bahawa anda tidak dap
Sep 23, 2020
The Nissan Z sports coupe (or known as Fairlady Z in Japan) is one of Nissan's successful rear-wheel-drive sports car line ever produced, spawning a legacy of over 50 years. Currently, the Nissan 370Z on sale is well over 11 years old and has passed its glory days against more modern and established rivals in the market. Last month, Nissan reportedly filled a new trademark featuring the letter Z in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, which sparks rumours of an all-new Z-car on the work. The logo
Apr 17, 2020
First introduced in 1989 with the first generation Lexus LS 400, this year marks the 30th anniversary of the luxury car brand that set new standards for quality and customer service. Lexus’ story began in August 1983 at Toyota’s headquarters in Aichi, when the then Chairman of Toyota Motor Eiji Toyoda convened for top-secret meeting and posted the question, “Can we create a luxury car to challenge the very best?” The abbreviated version of Lexus’ history often credits Eiji, who is the granduncle
Sep 10, 2019
Nissan has just dropped a teaser video that confirms the imminent arrival of the next-generation Z-car. Expected to be called Nissan 400Z, the upcoming Z-car will supersede the ageing 370Z, which has been on sale since 2008. The Nissan 370Z received numerous updates over its 12-year lifecycle, though the 3.7-litre VQ37VHR remained unchanged. Output figures ranges from 328 PS to 355 PS, depending on model. As for the upcoming 400Z, power could be derived from a 3.0-litre VR30DDTT turbocharged pet
May 29, 2020
BMW and Volkswagen aren’t the only ones going 2D for their logos. Motor Trend stumbled upon a trademark filed by Nissan in Canada for new logos, which appears to be two-dimensional as well. This would suggest a rebranding post-Carlos Ghosn. First up is the logo for the company itself, the silver protruding outline is no more. Replaced with a cleaner and flatter design like what we’ve seen in Volkswagen and BMW. It was first hinted on the Nissan Ariya concept at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. Also sp
Mar 20, 2020
Today is Wednesday, Sep. 11 Local News All-new Lexus ES 250 launched in Malaysia, 2 variants priced from RM300k! Lexus Malaysia is offering the ES 250 in two different trims, Premium and Luxury. Being a Lexus, the ES 250 is naturally fully imported from Japan but interestingly the local distributor has managed to keep prices extremely competitively. There’s only one engine option available, the 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine developing 204 PS and 247 Nm of torque. Drive is tr
Sep 11, 2019
Satu ketika dahulu, Honda Jazz pernah menjadi kereta No.1 di Jepun, kini ia sudah jatuh dibawah carta jualan bulanan. Bahkan juga, ia pernah terkeluar dari senarai Top-5 pada bulan tertentu. Kini carta jualan bulanan itu di dominasi oleh Toyota. Toyota Yaris baru dengan platform TNGA (tidak dijual luar Australia, Eropah, Jepun) kini ialah kereta No.1 di Jepun, diikuti dengan Toyota Raize (kembar Daihatsu Rocky, bakal menjadi Perodua D55L), Corolla, dan juga Harrier. Lebih mengejutkan lagi, Toyot
Dec 16, 2020
After 13 years of being on sale, Nissan has ceased production of the Nissan 370Z. Fret now, however, as the iconic Z-Car will live on in the form of the Nissan Z Proto. Z Proto is the name given to the prototype version of the upcoming Z-Car, though the rumour mill is saying that the next Z-Car could be christened as the Nissan 400Z. While we know for a fact that the Z Proto’s platform is shared with the older Nissan 370Z, what remained a mystery is the exact powertrain of the upcoming Z-Car. Th
Feb 5, 2021
The Japanese Bubble Era of the late eighties and early nineties was a wonderful time to be around as a car fan. That period saw Japan’s automotive industry exploded into an era filled with technological and design masterpieces. The soaring asset prices and strong Japanese yen caused Japanese automakers like Nissan, Toyota and Honda to be more daring by launching legendary icons like the R32 Skyline GT-R and the Honda NSX as well as luxury brands like Lexus and Infiniti. At the same time, most of
Jul 4, 2020
If you are curious to know what the future of cars will look like, look no further than the next Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Ever since the over-engineered slab-sided third-generation model of the 1990s, Mercedes-Benz has always stuffed their flagship full of the latest in-car features and gadgets. As they say, if the S-Class has it, chances are your family hatchback will get it in a decade or so. And for the curious, it’s best to pay attention now with Mercedes-Benz set to reveal its seventh-generat
Jul 18, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2020 Lynk & Co 05 Chinese owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar Brandon Lee About My Lynk & Co 05 Last October, there was a need for my family to purchase a new car. We unanimously decided that this time, we wanted to get an SUV. Before getting the Lynk & Co 05, my family used to own a Peugeot 508 sedan for 5 years. Despite Peugeot is not a very popular brand in China, and has a horrible resale value, I chose the Peugeot 508 wa
Jul 3, 2020
Jika anda membaca artikel ini, sudah tentulah anda merupakan salah seorang peminat kereta. Adakah anda masih mengingati apakah yang memupuk minat anda dalam arena permotoran ini? Berapakah usia anda ketika anda mula meminati kereta? Bagi saya, momen tersebut terjadi ketika sebuah BMW E24 M635CSi berwarna perak berhenti di sebelah Proton Saga ayah saya. Saya berumur 5 tahun tetapi masih kesemuanya masih jelas dalam fikiran saya. Kali kedua adalah ketika ayah saya memandu di Lebuhraya Utara Selata
Jun 26, 2020
If you get misty-eyed over the last tapir, then head on over to Lexus to catch a glimpse of the Lexus LC Convertible, as it might be the last of its kind. And I don’t mean last “Lexus luxury convertible with a folding hardtop”. I mean, “last luxury two-door from a mainstream manufacturer”. If you like big posh cats, then the news from around the world isn’t very encouraging. Sales of the BMW 8 Series is reportedly stalling in the United States, with reports from Europe claiming that BMW will dis
Nov 22, 2020
Jika anda membesar dalam zaman 80-an, anda pasti pernah dengar yang Proton Saga pertama kita dibangunkan berasaskan Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore. Beberapa bulan lepas, kami sudah kongsikan cerita tentang Proton Saga yang bukan saja ada satu, tapi dua sepupu jauh bangsa Amerika – iaitu Dodge Colt dan Plymouth Colt. Untuk menyambung cerita ini, kami ingin perkenalkan satu kisah tentang Malcolm Bricklin - nama yang anda tidak akan temui dalam sejarah rasmi Proton – dimana beliau berjanji kepada Dr. Maha
Aug 4, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2008 Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI 4Matic owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: David Chan Chong Background Story Before I go on about my car, a little background about myself. I am a car buff albeit self –proclaimed. Been part of various forums and even helped relatives and friends make car choices whilst in my teens. I have always liked the left field choice in my cars even when it comes from a mainstay car make. Why foll
Aug 6, 2020
The Nissan Z Proto has won itself many fans and the change in narrative is nice for a company that has been dragged through the mud by the legal tussle involving ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn. As much as we love the Nissan Z Proto, it is important to remember that the car has yet to enter production but keep your fingers crossed because Nissan has repeatedly mentioned that it is committed to producing the Z Proto. However what many forgot is that the new Nissan Z won’t be launched in Europe, or even the U
Sep 28, 2020
What a time to be alive if you like your Mercedes-Benz affordable, compact, and ‘youthful’ (read: non-uncle). You have the A-Class in hatchback, sedan, and if you are in China, long-wheelbase form. Need more space? Mercedes would be too happy to offer you the B-Class, or GLA SUV, or GLB SUV. Want something more stylish? Try the CLA four-door coupe or CLA Shooting Brake. Even if you are card-carrying, Elon Musk-believing, environmentalist Mercedes will be wooing you with EQA and EQB all-electric
Oct 17, 2020
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