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According to a report from The World Bank, Malaysia Economic Monitor, June 2015 - Transforming Urban Transport, working class Malaysians are estimated to waste about 1 million wasted hours annually stuck in traffic congestions per day. The time spent stuck in traffic could have been used more productively, like putting another hour in at work or catching up on social activities. The hours wasted also comes at a cost, this is what economists know as “opportunity cost”. Wasting 1 million hours col

Jerrica

Feb 10, 2020

The B-segment hatch market is the most popular market in the Asian region, so it is not a surprise that there are plenty of options for the picking. Out of all the options, the Honda Jazz and the Toyota Yaris reigns supreme, with only the Mazda 2 being close to holding a candle next to these two. Disclaimer: The Perodua Myvi don’t count. The car sits in a class of its own! Between the Honda Jazz and the Toyota Yaris’s offerings, many are hard pressed to determine which car is better suited for t

Jerrica

Nov 26, 2019

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has just announced a recall campaign on Toyota Avanza models manufactured from October 2017 to June 2019. This recall campaign, which UMWT calls a Special Service Campaign (SSC) affects 3,923 units of the Avanza. The recall is an extension of a previous announcement affecting the vehicle’s fuel pump. Models not listed here are not affected in this latest campaign. According to Toyota, the affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel pump that may stop operating. If this wer

CY Foong

Mar 4, 2021

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) will be investigating a woman’s Twitter allegations that she was sexually harassed by a police officer at a Putrajaya roadblock. Putrajaya district chief, ACP Mohd Fadzil Ali said in a statement that authorities have received 2 police reports from the victim and the officer involved in the case respectively. Also read: Police officers suspended for sexually harassing women at roadblocks According to the statement, the police officer involved first made a police

Jerrica

Mar 29, 2021

Keselamatan pelanggan keutamaan Toyota. UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), pengedar kenderaan Toyota dan Lexus di Malaysia, hari ini mengumumkan Special Service Campaign (SSC) untuk menggantikan pam minyak (fuel pump) bagi model Toyota Avanza. Berdasarkan maklumat yang diterima daripada Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), terdapat 3,923 unit Toyota Avanza yang dikeluarkan dari Oktober 2017 hingga Jun 2019 dan diedarkan oleh UMWT terlibat dalam kempen ini. Model yang tidak disenaraikan di sini tidak te

Haris

Mar 5, 2021

As Suzuki is preparing to make its return to Malaysia with Naza Eastern Motors, Suzuki’s operations in India – its largest and most important market – has opened a new 250,000 units per year extension to its Gujarat plant. Known as Plant C, it’s the third and newest section of the Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG) plant. It is wholly owned by Suzuki Motor Corporation and is run separately from its other associate company Maruti Suzuki India Limited. Plant C will produce mostly the Dzire

Hans

Apr 5, 2021

Suzuki Motor Corporation’s Myanmar subsidiary, Suzuki Thilawa Motor will be constructing a new plant. Located in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone, the new plant is scheduled to go online from September 2021. Despite selling just 4 models – Carry, Ciaz, Ertiga, and Swift, Suzuki Myanmar has managed to capture a whopping 60.3% of the market, with 13,206 units sold. The new plant is capable of outputting 40,000 units annually. Considering Myanmar’s annual total industry volume of roughly 20,000 un

Eric

Mar 30, 2020

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has revised its forecast for 2020’s total industry volume (TIV), the industry term for total new car sales, from 607,000 units to 400,000 units due to the on-going MCO. The reduction represents a 34 percent reduction in annual sales. The last time Malaysia’s TIV dropped below the 500,000 psychological barrier was in 2007, with 487,176 units sold. Last year, the TIV was 604,287 units, up 1 percent from 2018. MAA president Datuk Aishah Ahmad said the move

Hans

May 1, 2020

Toyota cars have managed to secure the most 5-star ratings in the ASEAN NCAP test for the period of 2019-2020. With that, Toyota has been awarded as “The Most 5-Star Brand" by ASEAN NCAP in the 4th ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards 2020. From 2019 to 2020, the following Toyota cars have been awarded 5-star ASEAN NCAP ratings. Cars tested in the period of 2019-2020 are tested with the ASEAN NCAP 2017-2020 Protocol. Toyota Corolla Altis (2019) Scoring 33.71/36 in for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and

Arif

Feb 17, 2021

A report by Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, revealed that the most popular automotive colour in the world is none other than white. Looks like white is not only popular in Malaysia but all over the world as well. According to the report, white colour vehicles has a 38 percent of the market share followed by the colour black, which has a 19 percent market share. The popularity of the colour grey has grown by 2 percent this year compared to 2019, the colour follows

Jerrica

Dec 20, 2020

The high-scorer for the 4th ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards 2020 is the 2020 Honda Accord. The car scored the highest points in almost all the scoring pillars of the ASEAN NCAP 2017-2020 Protocol. Honda Accord Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) - 35.33/36 points In terms of the AOP pillar, the Honda Accord managed 35.33/36 points, very close to a full score. The side crash-test score and head protection technology (HPT) score were perfect with the only fumble being a slight deduction in frontal impact

Arif

Feb 17, 2021

The end could be near for the rear-wheel drive Toyota Avanza, as the model could be merged with the front-wheel drive Perodua Alza in the near future. Perodua Alvanza, anyone? Back in April, we reported that the Daihatsu DN Multisix concept shown at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (2017 GIIAS) could preview the next-gen Toyota Avanza and Perodua Alza, seeing that both models are a tad bit long in the tooth. According to Creative Trend, Daihatsu is currently developing a new M

Eric

May 25, 2020

Toyota Harrier Alongside the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire, the Toyota Harrier is an immensely popular luxury SUV. Part of the reason why the Harrier is so popular is the lack of competition – it has no direct rival either from Honda or Nissan. But the question remains – should you buy a cheap reconditioned (recond) unit or pay up for an officially-imported unit by UMW Toyota Motor? Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons. Prices – Recond is cheaper, but for a good reason Prices start from RM 24

Eric

May 9, 2020

There is only one model of Proton Preve on sale - Proton Preve Premium CFE CVT (2017) , a Sedan priced at RM71,317, offering a 5 years / 150,000 km warranty. From its aerodynamic styling to its proud Proton Wings, the Preve brings style and substance to the road. Inside the Preve you’ll find its 508L boot space and spacious cabin give you plenty of options to choose how you want to fill your journey. Here are the Proton Preve Premium CFE CVT (2017) configurations: Mechanicals 16-valve DOHC, turb

Cady

Aug 2, 2019

According to the current 2017-20 methodology, there are 25 out of 37 vehicles crash-tested by ASEAN NCAP which received the maximum 5-star rating. The Perodua Myvi scored impressively well, which makes it one of the safest cars tested by the safety organisation. However, a new methodology will be introduced for 2021-25 and if Perodua wants to retain that rating, it needs to add a blind-spot monitor (BSM). Ever since ASEAN NCAP published its first report in 2013, the methodology has been updated

CY Foong

Nov 6, 2020

Bound to debut this year, the 2021 Proton Persona and Proton Iriz have been awarded with 5-star ASEAN NCAP ratings based on the 2017-2020 protocol. In a recent press release, ASEAN NCAP mentioned that a full report for the Proton Iriz and Proton Persona will be released in due time. The current report for the Proton Persona/Iriz on the ASEAN NCAP website is based on the pre-2017 protocol, which the cars also received 5-star ratings. A 5-star rating from the 2017-2020 protocols hint at added acti

Arif

Jan 4, 2021

When the 200 PS Toyota 86 was first launched in Malaysia in 2012, its asking price was RM 243,000 for the manual, and RM 249,000 for the automatic variant. For a supposedly affordable sports car, its pricing in Malaysia is hardly affordable at all. The more powerful (220 PS), more practical Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 can be had for about RM17k less, at RM 227,888. Toyota 86 UMW Toyota then introduced the facelifted 86 in 2017. There were some minor upgrades but prices went up further, to RM 257,502

Zamil Syaheer

May 16, 2020

Proton’s CEO Dr. Li Chunrong is confident that Proton will overtake Perodua to become the No.1 selling car brand in Malaysia by 2027, basically within the next model lifecycle of its products. Currently, only the Proton X70 is a new product. All other Proton models have yet to be replaced by a new generation model. In an interview with The Edge, Dr. Li said that ever since Geely became Proton’s partner in 2017, the company has been focusing on executing a 10-year product development plan, which

Hans

Aug 4, 2020

Mazda Corporation telah mengumumkan penarikan semula produk untuk menggantikan modul penghantaran bahan api (fuel pump) sebagai langkah berjaga-jaga. Berdasarkan maklumat yang diterima dari Mazda Corporation Jepun, sebanyak 19,685 unit kenderaan Mazda di Malaysia terjejas dalam penarikan semula produk. Model yang terjejas adalah; Mazda 2, Mazda 3, Mazda 6, Mazda CX-3, Mazda CX-5 dan Mazda CX-9 yang dikeluarkan antara 2017 - 2019. Sebagai pengedar tunggal kenderaan Mazda di Malaysia, Bermaz Motor

Haris

Oct 19, 2020

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

Hans

Sep 6, 2019

Ever since it published its first report in 2013, the ASEAN NCAP has been the voice of road safety in the South East Asian region. The number of cars that get the maximum 5-star rating is quite impressive. Based on the latest 2017-20 scoring methodology, there have been 25 out of 37 vehicles that received the maximum 5-star rating. But out of these cars, which is the safest? A little bit of background, prior to the 2017-2020 revision, the ratings mainly consisted of the adult occupant protection

CY Foong

Nov 1, 2020

Hot off its world debut last week, the 2021 Toyota Innova facelift has set some markets on fire with its tantalizingly luxurious looks with some hint of utilitarian robustness. Just like the Corolla Cross and the Hilux, the 2021 Innova has recently posted an impressive 5-star safety rating from ASEAN NCAP. This was the second assessment that ASEAN NCAP has conducted on the Innova with the first done in 2016. The pre-facelift Innova received 2 ratings, a 4-star rating for variants that are not fi

CY Foong

Oct 23, 2020

A report from CNN Indonesia has mentioned that Toyota will be increasing its investment by another IDR 28 trillion (~RM 8 billion) in Indonesia, which will be spread until 2024. The additional investment, according to the report, will be used to manufacture a range of hybrid and electric vehicles, which could include the Toyota Innova Hybrid. Other models based on the IMV platform could be electrified as well, including the Fortuner and Hilux. Also Read: 10 new Toyota EVs heading to Indonesia by

Eric

Mar 16, 2021

The hottest car segment is undeniably the B-segment sedans. You can’t talk about the Honda City without mentioning the Toyota Vios and likewise. But have you ever compared the two cars’ equipment list side by side? For this comparison, we compare the range topping Toyota Vios G variant against the Honda City V variant and City Hybrid as well. Toyota made a huge mark when they debuted the Vios in 2003, but the third generation, unfortunately, let the model down allowing the City to take home the

Jerrica

Jan 29, 2020

The Toyota Kinto One car subscription service, which has already been rolled out in parts of Europe, Thailand, Indonesia, and Japan, is now in Malaysia. Kinto One is an all-inclusive, fixed monthly payment, car subscription plan. The fixed monthly subscription covers registration of the vehicle, annual comprehensive insurance and road tax, periodic maintenance as well as preventive maintenance. Subscription period comes in either two years or three years and once the subscription period is compl

Eric

Jan 18, 2021

"Every day has been nerve-wracking," said Chief Executive Akio Toyoda. Time has come to review automakers' 2019 Q1 financial results. Toyota, being one of Japenese auto magnates, is the first to put out its quarterly results. Announced on Wednesday, Toyota reported a quarterly profit of 459.5 billion yen RM 18 billion), down from 480.8 billion yen in the same period the previous year. The make said its Q1 fiscal performance was affected by the absence of a U.S. tax break, which has major disince

Gemma

Aug 10, 2019

** 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 Basic information about my car Honda Civic FC 1.8 2017 Reasons why I bought this car To replace my problematic Kia Forte 2.0 (2012). I needed a car I can get around quickly and has to fit my family comfortably. Not yet reach the uncle/taukeh stage so a C-segment car will do. Probably my next car will be a D-segment car. Car Selection Process I

Wapcar UGC

Dec 11, 2020

** 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 Basic information about my car Honda Civic FC 1.8 2017 Reasons why I bought this car To replace my problematic Kia Forte 2.0 (2012). I needed a car I can get around quickly and has to fit my family comfortably. Not yet reach the uncle/taukeh stage so a C-segment car will do. Probably my next car will be a D-segment car. Car Selection Process I

Owner Review

Dec 2, 2020

Ever since Daihatsu unveiled the Rocky (and the Toyota Raize sibling) late last year, the model proved to be a success in Japan, outselling the Toyota Corolla and Nissan Note. It appears that Honda is also eyeing a slice of that segment, as reports from Japan indicate that Honda could be fitting the ZR-V nameplate to a new B-segment SUV. According to the Japanese report, the ZR-V is said to be based on the same platform as the fourth-generation Honda Jazz and seventh-generation Honda City. Furth

Eric

May 18, 2020

Just recently, we reported that the next-generation DNGA-based Toyota Avanza will ditch its current rear-wheel drive config in favour of a cheaper and less complicated front-wheel drive format. While it may appear that the Toyota Avanza's donor car, the Daihatsu Xenia, could also ditch the rear-wheel drive layout, a recent report from Indonesia has stated otherwise. According to OtoDriver, the next-generation Daihatsu Xenia will likely retain its rear-wheel drive configuration – a feature that h

Eric

Dec 9, 2020