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Let’s look at this life-size Mitsubishi-powered Tamiya car & watch it go!

If you grew up watching an anime called “Bakusou Kyoudai Let’s & Go!” or even read the manga of the same name in the 1990s, you would surely recognise this iconic Tamiya Mini 4WD. For those who don’t know or have vague memories about it, the anime and manga revolve around two brothers, Let’s and Go Seiba, as they compete against one another to be the best Mini 4WD racer. You know, typical shounen stuff – think Yu-Gi-Oh or Naruto with little toy cars instead of cards and ninjas. Our friends at Fu

CY FoongCY Foong

Aug 6, 2020

Snake in a car!

Though Kuala Lumpur is now a sprawling metropolis, it still bears signs of the jungle that it was before urbanisation took hold. We’ve often heard about Bomba being called to homes to remove dangerous animals that have broken and entered in, especially snakes. But we’ve definitely have not seen or hear a snake breaking into a car! A few pictures of a yellow snake slithering out of an air-conditioning vent of a Toyota Vios have since gone viral across social media. It is believed that the snake w

JerricaJerrica

Jun 4, 2020

There’s a Doraemon Car Driving Challenge game that you can play on your PC

If you are sitting at home, bored with your unproductive life (because your wife is doing all the housework while dressed up pretty and cute?), know that there exists a Doraemon car driving game. The game is pretty old, but chances are, you didn’t know about until today. You can play it here on your browser. It’s a Flash media game so you will need to enable Adobe Flash Player on your browser.The premise of the game is pretty simple. Doraemon drives an open-top truck (because she is done doing t

HansHans

Apr 1, 2020

Once unbeatable, Proton lost its No.1 rank not because of Perodua, but the PC. How?

In the early 2000s, the hardworking people at Perodua were scratching their heads trying to understand why sales of their oldest model, the Perodua Kancil was increasing. Isn’t that a good thing you ask? Well normally, you would expect demand for an ageing model to decline over time. However, between 1995 and 2002, sales of the Perodua Kancil grew by 56 percent, from 39,856 units to 62,279 units, outpacing the industry’s overall growth by 6 percent. This is highly unusual because by 2002, the Ka

HansHans

Jan 31, 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

JasonJason

Jul 12, 2020

Volvo ramps up electrification with 2021 Volvo C40 Recharge

Volvo is intent on walking the talk when it comes to phasing out internal combustion engines (ICE). Following its plans to go fully electric by 2030, Volvo has unveiled another pure electric model, the Volvo C40 Recharge. The C40 is based on the Volvo's CMA platform and is the first Volvo model in history designed as a pure electric car (whereas the recently-launched XC40 Recharge T5 is just an PHEV variant of regular combustion engine XC40). Volvo says this will be the first of an assault of pu

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Mar 3, 2021

This is ZTH’s Tom Goh's new car for Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia’s Vios Challenge Cup

Our fellow media friend Tom Goh from zerotohundred.com will once again be participating in Season 4 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Malaysia Vios Challenge. Once again, Tom will be racing in car #33, in the mid-tier Sporting Class, under Team S&D Tama Motorsports. S&D Tama, better known as Toyota Penang, is a Japanese Toyota dealer that has expanded to Malaysia. It’s the local arm of Netz Toyota Tama, which has been operating in Japan for nearly 60 years. The first round of Season 4 will take p

HansHans

Mar 26, 2021

Karamjit Singh will make flying return to rallying with new sponsorship

Rally racer Karamjit Singh will make his long-awaited return to the sport in the National Rally Championship in Sepang on June 26-27. This will be The Flying Sikh’s first race in more than 3 years. The championship was originally slotted to kick off on April 23-27 but due to the various stages of Movement Control Order (MCO) in place, the organisers have decided to push the first round back to June. As such, the 4-round season will end in November 2021. Karamjit Singh will be piloting his trusty

JerricaJerrica

Mar 29, 2021

Circa RM 60k starting price possible for 2021 Perodua D55L, bookings to open soon

Perodua’s upcoming, yet-to-be named 2021 Perodua D55L compact SUV is set to be launched in Malaysia within the next month or so. Prices have yet to be announced but information trickling out from the grapevine have indicated that prices will start at circa RM 60k, below that of the 7-seater Perodua Aruz but above the Perodua Myvi. More importantly, it could be a lot cheaper than the Proton X50 (ranging from RM 79,200 to RM 103,300). Yes, the two are not exactly direct rivals but consumers are ex

HansHans

Feb 3, 2021

Stuck at home during MCO? Here’s a list of awesome car movies to binge on!

In case you missed it, the whole of Malaysia except Sarawak will be observing the Movement Control Order (MCO) until 4 February 2021. While we can’t show our love for our cars by driving them, we can always sooth our souls with some car related action movies. Here’s a list of car movies that you can binge on during the lockdown! The rather mainstream films (No Fast and Furious movies included) Need for Speed If you’re looking for something to kick start your weekend, then Need for Speed is the s

JerricaJerrica

Jan 23, 2021

Pablo Escobar’s 1974 Porsche 911 RSR is up for sale for $2.2 million

If you haven’t heard of Pablo Escobar, then here’s a quick history lesson. Escobar is the wealthiest criminal in history and was viewed as a Robin Hood-like figure by residents in his town. With that amount of wealth, you can expect the man to have a stable full of epic cars. One of those cars, a 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RSR IROC race car, is on sale. The asking price of the car? An eye-watering $2.2 million! As its name suggests, the 911 was used in the now-defunct International Race of Cha

JerricaJerrica

Mar 17, 2021

Tempahan Geely Preface mencecah 10,000 unit dalam masa 20 hari!

Geely Preface nampaknya dalam landasan yang betul untuk menjadi kereta yang terlaris di China. Bukan sahaja merangkul anugerah 2021 Chinese Car of the Year, tempahannya juga mencecah 10,000 unit walaupun baru sebulan ia dijual. Dikenali juga sebagai Geely Xing Rui di China, sumber yang sahih turut melaporkan bahawa ia telah terjual sebanyak 7,000 unit sejak dilancarkan pada 2 November yang lalu. Disebabkan itu, Geely mengalami sedikit masalah dalam memenuhi permintaan berdasarkan tempahan yang d

FaisalFaisal

Dec 16, 2020

Are wider tires better for your car or just plain stupid?

From an aesthetic point of view, wider tyres always look better. High performance cars always use wider tyres too, so the general perception is that they offer better performance as well. On the surface, upsizing to wider tyres is a no brainer (looks AND performance combined? Sign me up!). You might even consider “upgrading” to wider tyres on your car. However... While the idea seems exciting, you might want to think twice before doing that. Why? Well, wider tyres do offer certain advantages, bu

ArifArif

Nov 28, 2020

Want another Malaysian F1 driver? Wait for another 20 years, says SIC CEO

Malaysia needs some 15 to 20 years before local talent is polished enough to re-enter Formula 1, says Azhan Shafriman Hanif, CEO of Sepang International Circuit. So far, Alex Yoong is the only Malaysian who’s set foot in F1, and he last raced in 2002. Azhan also mentions that efforts to find and cultivate local talents who can eventually race in F1 isn’t a short term project. “There is a tendency to hurry a racer to climb from one category to another, instead time should be given for them to hon

SanjaySanjay

Jul 24, 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

JerricaJerrica

Dec 16, 2020

Here are your top SUV tyres in Malaysia for 2020!

Following last week’s buying guide on highly-recommended tyres for 13- to 17-inches, as promised this week’s follow up is on SUV tyres. If you didn’t know, SUV tyres are a little different from passenger cars’ due to their larger size and heavier construction. Disclaimer In this guide, we’ll list out all available SUV tyres made by reputable manufacturers. Sure, there’s lots of cheap ones if you look but as Daniel says in this must-read article, better to stay away from them. The prices are take

SanjaySanjay

Sep 25, 2020

Owner Review: Looking for the perfect daily car - Story of my Proton Saga

** This article is the personal experience of a 2018 Proton Saga 1.3L Premium CVT owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Xavier Pang First, a huge thanks to WapCar for accepting my request to join the owner group and allow me to share my story, as part of a growing movement on real cars, real story sharing. I have always wanted to do a sharing like this, where real owners share real experiences on their rides. As I myself very much enjoy such sharing, it is right o

Owner ReviewOwner Review

Aug 11, 2020

Why WFH when you can work from van in this Nissan Caravan Office Pod?

With MCO 2.0 out in force, some of us are forced to work from home yet again. But for those who think that the office gives them more productivity, Nissan has a solution for you with a mobile office van. Called the Nissan NV350 Caravan Office Pod, it’s a concept that allows you to combine both office work and nature. That’s right, Nissan envisions a perfect vehicle for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors while organising spreadsheets. Based on the Nissan NV350 Caravan (once sold here as t

CY FoongCY Foong

Jan 21, 2021

Tengku Djan wants you to get ready for Season 4 of Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival Malaysia

After a year-long, pandemic-enforced hiatus, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival in Malaysia can finally make a return. Mark your calendar folks, season 4 of Toyota's one-make-race is upon us. There will be a total of 6 race weekends, from March all the way till November of 2021. The season-opening round 1 will be held at our very own Sepang International Circuit, from 26-28 March 2021 (that will be next weekend). Tune in to see an array of top-class racing drivers pit their skills against each oth

JasonJason

Mar 19, 2021

Wheel alignment - what is camber, caster and toe?

Wheel alignment, also known as tyre alignment can help your tyres function properly, achieve even wear on all four tyres, plusing making them last longer. It’s an elaborate process and each car manufacturer has their own designated alignment angles. Maintaining the correct wheel alignment is crucial to avoid your vehicle from pulling in one direction or vibrating strangely on the road. The basics of wheel alignment is made up of three basic adjustments – camber, caster, and toe. Each has a speci

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

May 29, 2020

Nissan working on new Z sports coupe for 2021 – will be called 400Z?

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

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Apr 17, 2020

2021 Perodua D55L或RM 60k左右起售,预定通道即将开放

Perodua旗下即将上市的这款尚未命名的紧凑型SUV——2021 Perodua D55L,预计将在下个月左右上市。目前官方还未公布标价,但有小道消息称,售价将从RM 60k起跳,这个售价低于7人座的Perodua Aruz,但高于Perodua Myvi。 更重要的是,它会比Proton X50(RM 79,200到RM 103,300)便宜很多。没错,它们确实不算直接对标的车型,但消费者不可避免地会将它们进行对比选购。 还记得2006年,Perodua是怎样靠着Perodua Myvi这款掀背车抢占了Proton轿车的市场份额,并最终一举超越Proton的吗? 推荐阅读:Once unbeatable, Proton lost its No.1 rank not because of Perodua, but the PC. How? 不过,这款车型要面对的竞争对手除了Proton X50外,还有许多同价位的B级轿车,如Honda City、Toyota Vios、Nissan Almera甚至是Proton Persona(高配车型)等等。 Perodua Myvi最贵的车型售

RaxRax

Feb 5, 2021

2020 Toyota new models – What’s coming soon

Having just introduced the new 2020 Toyota Alpbard and Vellfire, UMW Toyota Motor isn’t slowing down just yet. 2020 Toyota Hilux, Toyota Fortuner Following the debut of the updated luxury MPVs, we can expect UMWT to introduce the facelifted Hilux and Fortuner later this year. This notion is supported by the fact that both updated models have been caught on Thai streets, indicating that Toyota is readying up these models for a likely 2020 debut. 2020 Toyota RAV4 Apart from these models, UMWT is a

EricEric

Feb 6, 2020

吉利Preface(星瑞)短短20天收获一万份订单

吉利Preface正在成为中国最热销的车型之一,它不仅赢得了2021年中国年度最佳车型,也收获了大量的订单,并且有望加入中国的“万车”俱乐部,而这一切,都发生在它上市的一个月内! 这款车在中国被命名为吉利星瑞,而根据发布在百度上引用吉利管理人员说法的一篇文章,从11月2日上市至今,星瑞已经卖出了超过7,000辆。 这位管理人员还透露,他们车型发布后的短短20天时间内,已经收到了超过10,000份订单。 随着人气的爆炸式上升,吉利也遇到了一个小问题,那就是目前吉利的产量并不能够满足需求。 据信,吉利公司正在计划提高产量,以满足星瑞不断上涨的需求。 为大家再次介绍一下,吉利星瑞的长、宽、高分别为4,785 x 1,869 x 1,469 mm,轴距为2,800 mm。作为对比,Toyota Corolla Altis的长、宽、高分别为4,630 x 1,780 x 1,435 mm,轴距则为2,700 mm。 它采用了吉利品牌新的家族式设计语汇,并且是基于热门的CMA超级母体开发的,台Volvo XC40使用的也是这个平台。 动力来源于一具2.0TD涡轮增压缸内直喷引擎,能够爆发出190

RaxRax

Dec 19, 2020

Honda Civic Type R Sport Line deletes the ridiculous rear spoiler and red seats

The Honda Civic Type R (FK8) is the most accomplished and talented CTR ever made, with numerous circuit lap records under its belt. There’s no denying its credentials as a worthy track weapon but more importantly, it’s also the most forgiving CTR ever made. It’s the duality of the FK8 that captured the hearts of those who are fortunate enough to get behind the wheel of one. However, we know of people who stopped short at putting their money down on one simply because of its overly loud exterior

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Feb 20, 2020

Tular: Ular keluar dari vent aircond ketika memandu!

Beberapa keping gambar tular apabila seekor ular didapati telah keluar daripada corong penyaman udara Toyota Vios. Bayangkan apabila tengah sedap memandu, tiba-tiba sahaja ular keluar melalui corong penyaman udara sebelah pemandu! Dipercayai bahawa ular itu sedang mendapatkan perlindungan dalam hud kereta apabila kereta tersebut mula dipandu. Ular tersebut dikatakan berasal daripada spesis Coelognathus radiata / Copperhead racer atau lebih dikenali sebagai Ular Rusuk Kerbau. Ia tinggal di datara

HarisHaris

Jun 4, 2020

Proton mahu jadi No.1 untuk 2021, tetapi jurangnya jauh dengan Perodua. Bagaimana?

Sejak tahun 2006, Proton telah kehilangan takhta nombor satu di tangan Perodua – posisi yang mereka ingin rampas semula dengan bantuan Geely. Kali ini, mari kita lihat prestasi Proton untuk mendekati jurang dengan Perodua. Pada tahun 2020 yang lalu, Proton berjaya mencatat jualan sebanyak 109,716 unit kereta – peningkatan sebanyak 8.8% daripada tahun 2019. Pada masa yang sama, Proton berupaya memegang bahagian pasaran sebanyak 21.1% - peningkatan sebanyak 4.4%. Sebagai perbandingan, Perodua beru

FaisalFaisal

Feb 4, 2021

More photos of the 2021 Hyundai Staria emerged – Starry-eyed Starex replacement?

Hyundai has unveiled even more photos of the possible Starex replacement just a week after its teaser and it appears that the space-age look isn’t the only stand-out design for the Hyundai Staria. Also read: Hyundai Staria teased, is this the Starex replacement that's coming to Malaysia? The Korean carmaker says that the Staria provides a preview of space innovation and the overall look is based on an inside-out approach. This means that the design process begins with the interior and expands to

CY FoongCY Foong

Mar 18, 2021

Proton wants the No.1 spot, but this is how big their models' gap from Perodua is

Ever since 2006, Proton lost their number one spot in the market to Perodua - a position that they are currently trying to reclaim with the help of Geely. Let's see how is Proton performing in order to close the gap with Perodua. In 2020, Proton managed to shift 109,716 cars, an increase of 8.8% from 2019. In the process, Proton managed to increase its market share by 4.4%, reaching 21.1 percent. While Proton's figures seem impressive, Perodua on the other hand sold 220,163 new vehicles in 2020

EricEric

Feb 3, 2021

Toyota enters the hypercar game with the hybrid GR Super Sport!

As much as Honda and Nissan’s been hogging the sedan limelight in in Malaysia, Toyota's going straight for the jugular with a hypercar! Leave aside the fact that they’ve won the 24 Hours of Le Mans - this freaky thing Toyota showcased is the real star of the weekend. Word on the ‘webs say that it could be Toyota’s hypercar and as far as looks are concerned, we’re convinced too. First, it’s got no roof, second, it’s got properly fat wheel arches, a pointy front with air intakes that look like the

SanjaySanjay

Sep 25, 2020