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Run flat tyres, tyre repair kits, or spare tyres. Which is best?

Your car ownership experience isn’t complete without having at least one flat tyre incident. For this, manufacturers have given us full-sized spares, space-savers, run-flat tyres, and even tyre repair kits. What you have in your car has been pre-determined by the manufacturer. The question is, which is the best? The answer depends on the type of driver you are, the type of commute you do, and where you live. Each option offers its own pros and cons. 1. Full-sized spares A full-sized spare is ide

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Jun 9, 2020

Honda Malaysia distributes laptops, face masks, and flood kits to Malaysians in need

As the country regroups itself from the various disasters experienced in 2020, Honda Malaysia has taken upon itself to extend a helping hand to communities that were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and flood disaster. To address the ongoing need of the necessary tools for online learning, Honda has arranged laptops to be delivered to 4 secondary schools in Melaka to help out students from low-income families. Honda has also delivered 500 boxes of facemasks to 10 primary schools and 10 secondar

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Feb 23, 2021

Hot like wasabi – The Kei hot hatches of the Bubble Era

A few weeks before, I wrote about 5 cute Kei sports cars from the Japanese Bubble Era. As I had teased in one of the captions, this time, it’s the turn of the little Kei hot hatches. The idea of a Japanese hot hatch wasn’t an entirely new concept. There was the Nissan March Super Turbo, the Honda City Turbo II, and the Toyota Starlet Turbo S Limited but those were powerful on their own and free from the strict regulations of a Kei car. Yes, even the City, despite its small looks, wasn’t technica

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Aug 16, 2020

Panas macam wasabi – Hot hatch Kei pada Bubble Era

Beberapa minggu lepas, kami pernah menulis tentang 5 kereta sports Kei yang comel dari Bubble Era Jepun. Seperti yang kami nyatakan diatas, kali ini kami mahu bercerita tentang ‘hot hatch’ Kei pula. Idea bagi ‘hot hatch’ Jepun bukanlah konsep baru sama sekali. Dahulu kita ada Nissan March Super Turbo, Honda City Turbo II, dan juga Toyota Starlet Turbo S Limited. Tapi, kereta-kereta ini memang berkuasa dalam kelas mereka yang tersendiri dan bebas daripada undang-undang ketat kereta Kei. Ya, malah

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Aug 25, 2020

Proton Saga now exported to Kenya!

The Proton Saga has now made its way to Kenya as Proton has officially shipped its first batch of cars to the country. The Sagas were shipped to Kenya as completely knocked down (CKD) kits and will be locally assembled Nairobi for the country’s market. Kenya is just yet another country added to Proton’s list of export destinations this year. Earlier this year, Proton also launched the Proton X70 in Pakistan. The 30 Proton Saga kits will be assembled by Simba Corporation (Simba), a diversified co

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Aug 24, 2020

Honda extends 12.12 City sale until 31-Dec!

If you haven’t decided on getting a brand-new Honda City from Honda’s 12.12 sale, then you’re in luck. Honda Malaysia has announced that it is extending its All-New City 12.12 Special Sale to 31-December 2020! This sale entitles customers to get a rebate worth RM 2,000 by booking and registering their new City by 31-December. This special rebate only applies to the S and E variants of the City. Honda has stated that there have been 11,000 bookings received for the all-new City and 5,800 units ha

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Dec 11, 2020

Top Rank: 12 rare and unique Proton Satria and Satria Neo models

Of all the pre-Geely Proton models, the ones that stand above the rest among Proton fans are the Satria and the Satria Neo. The two hatchbacks are some of the most sporty-looking Proton models ever sold and are beloved by fans. Launched in 1994, the Proton Satria was Proton’s first proper hatchback and was targeted at younger buyers. Judging by the number of Mitsubishi Mirage converts on the road, it’s a cult success. As Proton ventured into their own designs, so too did the Satria with the laun

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Feb 13, 2021

Owner Review: The Kompressor Engine - How I met my Mercedes-Benz C200K

** This article is the personal experience of a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C200K owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Harindranath Ravindranath My Aspiration Well, before I start on my car, a little bit about myself. I am a self-proclaimed car buff (totally my own opinion). So, when I was old enough to buy my own car, I decided I shall own cars that are known for something. Good design, great performance, unique shape, a great ride, etc. Boring cars that a normal person

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Jul 5, 2020

Whine like a turbo - 2020 Mazda 3 Turbo left-hand drive only

So, the long-awaited 2020 Mazda 3 Turbo hot-hatch is finally launched in America and is apparently only available in left-hand drive (LHD) for now. Excuse me while I wipe away raging tears from my keyboard. Mazda announced its arrival to American shores with a sleek launch film which features the first-generation Cosmo, 787B Le Mans car, and a Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo with some added aero kits. The Mazda 3 Turbo is powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged Skyactiv-G that produces up to 253 PS and 434 Nm dep

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Aug 5, 2020

Frankfurt 2019: VW electrifies a classic Beetle, plans to offer conversion kits

The Volkswagen Beetle is no more in production but many early generation air-cooled Beetles might get a new lease of life by swapping the original car’s flat-four engine with electric components from the Volkswagen e-up! At this week’s opening of the Frankfurt International Auto Show, Volkswagen will be presenting a near-production version of an e-Beetle. It’s not a new generation Beetle, but a classic first generation Beetle with electric drivetrain underneath the familiar bug-shaped body. The

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Sep 10, 2019

Owner Review: A 20-year-old car with all the modern equipment you need - My 2000 Mercedes-Benz W202 C230 Kompressor

** This article is published on WapCar Community. Click the link below to enter the community for car enthusiasts in Malaysia https://www.wapcar.my/forum Saiful Azzam Khairummuzammil Basic information 2000 Mercedes-Benz W202 C230 Kompressor Reason why I bought this car For the past 5 years, I have been driving a Mercedes-Benz W126 300SEL as a daily commute to work. The reason was simple, I needed a car with a big boot, spacious interior for my children and goods, comfortable on long journey, sta

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Nov 30, 2020

Apa yang istimewa sangat dengan enjin SkyActiv Mazda?

Mazda 3 yang terbaru sememangnya hatchback yang sangat kacak. Ada juga versi sedan, tetapi hatchback tampak lebih cantik. Daya tarikan Mazda 3 bukan sahaja dari luarannya, tapi lebih lagi. Mazda dikenali sebagai kereta yang seronok dipandu. Oleh itu, kami lebih berminat untuk tahu apa yang ada di bawah butnya. Mazda gemar menggunakan falsafah pemanduannya iaitu “Jinba Ittai” dan falsafah rekaannya, “Kodo”. Tapi, jika kita bincangkan tentang teras kereta ini, ia pastilah tren kuasanya. Ini meruju

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Jul 9, 2020

What’s so special about Mazda SkyActiv engines anyway?

The latest Mazda 3 is a very good-looking hatchback. There is a sedan version, but the hatchback just looks so much better. According to my colleague, the allure of the Mazda 3 isn’t just skin-deep. I reckon he quite liked it. Mazdas have been known as fun to drive, but I'm more curious about what lies underneath . Now, Mazda loves to spout its “Jinba Ittai” driving philosophy and “Kodo” design philosophy, but if we’re talking about the core of a car, it has to be the powertrain. And in this sen

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Jul 4, 2020

Enjin turbo kecil: Bagus atau tidak?

Semakin lama, enjin menjadi semakin kecil disebabkan oleh satu ciptaan yang dibina sejak tahun 1905 lagi – iaitu pengecas turbo. Pada mulanya digunakan dalam kapal terbang dengan enjin radial, pengecas turbo ini kemudiannya digunakan di dalam enjin diesel berbilang silinder yang besar, dan akhirnya digunakan pada kereta produksi pada tahun 1960-an. Di Malaysia, pengecas turbo adalah cara yang bagus untuk menjana kuasa lebih tanpa perlu membayar cukai jalan yang lebih mahal untuk enjin berkapasit

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Aug 14, 2020

The Proton Sembilu, Malaysia’s homemade Lancer Evo with 4G63T and AWD

In 1994, Proton successfully asserted its dominance as the best-selling carmaker in Malaysia thanks to the immediate success of the fairly new Proton Wira. However, for those who wished the Wira could have a bit more oomph as it was based on the Mitsubishi Lancer, Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON) had just the solution. At its headquarters in Shah Alam 27 years ago, EON debuted the Proton Sembilu to the media and it was a truly exquisite-looking Wira. EON enhanced the style by adding a sporty front

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Jan 16, 2021

A German tuner ‘fixed’ the 2021 BMW M4’s controversial grille

It has been more than a month since BMW unveiled the controversial nose job kidney grille on the 2021 BMW M4 and the M3. Clearly, some people still unhappy with BMW’s decision. Whether you like it, loathe it, or are just indifferent because you don’t really care about BMWs, the kidney grille definitely sparks a bit of a debate in car circles. “Leave the grille! It at least gives the M4 some personality!” “The grille’s so disgusting I might press charges because it violates my sight!” Clearly, th

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Oct 20, 2020

CKD production of Proton Saga begins in Kenya

Four months after the first batch of completely knocked down (CKD) kits for 30 units of Proton Saga cars were shipped to Kenya, the country’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has officiated production of the Proton Saga at the Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA) plant in Miritini, Mombasa. Also present at the ceremony was Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho. The finished cars will be distributed and sold by Simba Corporation. Kenya has a population of 51 million and Proton sees Kenya as gateway to 1.3 bill

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Dec 11, 2020

Here are some Modulo kits to make the all-new 2020 Honda City look faster!

Honda has officially launched the all-new 2020 Honda City in Malaysia but for those who want the torquey RS, you’d have to wait until January 2021. Starting at RM 74,191 (without SST and valid until 31-Dec 2020) for the S variant, the all-new City is priced pretty attractively and looks pretty good even for the petrol-powered variants. However, for those who wish for their GN City to look fast, there is a Modulo aero styling pack that is available for the S, E, and V variants. Honda calls the ki

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Oct 13, 2020

Lamborghini bakal hadir dengan model terbaru. Lamborghini SCV12, 840 PS!

Jika anda dahagakan kelajuan, ini adalah suatu berita baik. Setakat ini, Lamborghini paling laju adalah Lamborghini Avendator SVJ dengan 780 PS dengan 720 Nm tork. Kini, Lamborghini telahpun mengacah jentera terbaru mereka, Lamborghini SCV12. Lamborghini SCV12 adalah jentera litar dengan enjin V12 terbaru yang dibina dari Sant’Agata Bolognese. Sayangnya, jentera ini tidak sah digunakan di atas jalan biasa. Tidak banyak maklumat lanjut yang diberikan oleh Lamborghini. Apa yang diketahui setakat i

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Jun 28, 2020

Gambaran awal model baharu Mazda 6 tular. Sasar untuk saingi BMW dan Mercedes Benz?

Terdapat intipan daripada laman web Best Car Web yang menyenaraikan beberapa model Mazda yang sedang dirancang. Paling menarik sekali adalah Mazda 6 yang bakal menjadi model eksekutif dalam barisan produk Mazda. Perkara yang paling menarik pada model Mazda 6 ini adalah enjin 6 sebaris SkyActiv-X. Enjin 6 sebaris ini memberi kemungkinan paling menarik iaitu enjin pacuan belakang (Rear Wheel Drive). Enjin SkyActiv-X Mazda dilengkapi dengan supercharger jenis Roots yang berfungsi untuk membuat nisb

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Sep 9, 2020

Suzuki Hayabusa 2021 dah dilancar, ini 5 fakta menarik!

Suzuki Hayabusa 'dilahirkan' semula bagi generasi ketiga, baru-baru ini yang didakwa tampil dengan 550 komponen baharu disamping rekaan yang lebih moden, sporty dan segar berbanding model sebelumnya. Diperkenalkan kepada dunia pada 1999, nama Hayabusa yang diambil daripada nama burung peregrine falcon iaitu burung terpantas di dunia dalam bahasa Jepun memegang takhta sebagai motosikal paling laju di dunia pada tahun sama selepas merekodkan kelajuan 312 kmj. Selain terkenal sebagai jentera Superb

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Feb 9, 2021

Perodua: Brunei's Perodua Myvi S-Edition is not authorised

Following last week’s unveiling of the Perodua Myvi S-Edition, it seems that the model isn’t an authorised, actual spec from Perodua - but rather an independent modification. You can read the statement in full below: Official Statement by Perodua President & Chief Executive Officer on the launch of the Perodua Myvi S-edition in Brunei On 4th July 2020, Perodua Brunei introduced its own version of the Myvi 1.3L G variant, dubbed the S-Edition, which include enhanced body kits which were sourced i

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Jul 9, 2020

4 “uncool” car features that make life more convenient

As the automotive industry heads to an autonomous and electric future, a fair share of inventions of the past are losing presence in modern cars. The carburetor, the handbrake, and the ignition key switch are some to name. The friction of technology shift is something that can only be felt by those who have been accustomed to older technology. To younger generations, new technology is just how things have always been. While I claim to be a proponent of new technology, I find myself having more a

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Sep 10, 2020

4 kelengkapan kereta “tak cool” yang memudahkan pemandu

Sedang industri automotif menuju ke era kenderaan elektrik dan berautonomi, ada beberapa ciptaan masa dahulu kala semakin lama hilang ditelan zaman. Contohnya karburetor, brek tangan, kunci fizikal dan macam-macam lagi. Perubahan teknologi moden paling ketara dirasai oleh mereka yang sudah terbiasa dengan teknologi lama. Bagi generasi muda pula, teknologi baru hanyalah perkara biasa yang sudah sebati dengan kehidupan mereka. Walau kita semakin kagum dengan teknologi baru, ada juga yang masih ter

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Sep 17, 2020

Audi Singapore shows EV charging solution for condominiums, 18-month free charging

Following Tesla's hint on its supercharger location in Singapore and Hyundai's plans for a manufacturing plant for electric cars, Singapore is gearing up for further electrification. One of the biggest challenges for electric cars in Singapore is the dominance of high-rise residence that makes charging at home difficult. However, Audi Singapore has a solution for that. A partnership with SP Group provides Audi e-tron owners with a seamless charging experience. SP Group is a government-owned elec

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Jan 14, 2021

Suzuki sah 'hidupkan' semula Hayabusa! Pelancaran pada bulan depan

Jentera Superbike ikonik, Hayabusa sah 'dihidupkan' semula dengan versi terbaharu selepas Suzuki mempertontonkan satu video teaser pendek di laman Youtube mengenai pelancarannya pada 5 Februari ini. Video berdurasi 25 saat itu menunjukkan kelibat motosikal berkenaan sedang menjalani ujian di atas litar. Berdasarkan kepada sudut pandang di paparan panel meter analog, ia menunjukkan motosikal berkenaan boleh dikerah sehingga putaran maksimum meter yang kelihatan mencecah 180 bsj atau 299 km/j. Per

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Jan 29, 2021

Check out this epic LUMGA body kit on the all-new 2020 Nissan Almera

If you think that the Drive68 body kit on the all-new Nissan Almera is just a little too tame for you, then take a load of this ultra-aggressive LUMGA body kit created by body kit company Amotriz in Thailand. At first glance, the futuristic and aggressive body kit reminds one of the sporty kits on the Honda Civic Type-R and Nissan GT-R R35. The body kit includes a modified front bumper, sharp side skirting, a choice of massive rear spoiler or a ducktail style spoiler, and a rear bumper that make

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Sep 14, 2020

Does the Perodua Ativa (D55L) come with a spare wheel?

Although spare wheels are no longer offered in many premium cars (replaced with either run-flat tyres or tyre repair kits), spare wheels are still important for consumers shopping at the lower-end of the price spectrum. Prior to the Perodua Ativa’s (D55L) local launch, many Facebook users were saying that the Perodua Ativa doesn’t come with a spare wheel. This is not true. All variants of the Perodua Ativa come with a spare wheel. Full sized ones too, not those skinny 60 – 80 km/h speed limit sp

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Mar 3, 2021

Next-gen Mazda 6 might output up to 300 PS, due March 2022?

An scoop from a Japanese publication has reported the next-gen line-up of Mazda’s most popular cars. The most interesting of the bunch would be the Mazda 6, leading the Mazda CX-5, Mazda 2 (speculated September 2021), and Mazda CX-3 (expected June 2022). The highlight of the “upcoming” Mazda 6 would be the inline-6 SkyActiv-X engine that does 300 PS and 343 Nm. A straight-6 could only mean one really big thing, and that’s the rear-wheel-drive layout. Mazda’s SkyActiv-X engines are equipped with

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Sep 8, 2020

Goodbye Proton Ertiga, the budget MPV many forgot existed

The Proton Ertiga is no more as Proton has dropped the model from its line-up. The last Proton Ertiga rolled off Proton’s Tanjung Malim plant in May, with saw only 31 units assembled, including 4 units with manual transmission. These 31 units languished for a few more months at dealers, but the last unit should have been sold by the time you read this. It was a quiet and somewhat dismal end to Proton’s much-hyped but short-lived partnership with Suzuki. In total, Proton assembled just 148 units

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Sep 6, 2019