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The Honda Jazz is a model that needs no introduction here in Malaysia. Over its 3 generations, it has earned a solid reputation as a practical, reliable, and well-designed hatchback that meets the diverse needs of countless Malaysian buyers. Whether you're a young executive or an untroubled retiree, there’s a good chance that the Honda Jazz is a great purchase option, and one that will hold its value even after many years of service. Unfortunately, the Honda Jazz nameplate is no longer available
Here's a forgotten gem in the D-segment sedan category – the Nissan Teana, particularly the L33 generation. Once priced between RM 140k to RM 170k, you can now snatch one for less than RM 35k, an incredible deal. There's a range of enticing offers for the L33 Nissan Teana on WapCar's new Cars For Sale page, starting from RM 34k. Overview Introduced in 2014 and available until its discontinuation in 2019, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) offered three variants (2.0 XE, 2.0 XL, and 2.5 XV) of this mo
Is the time for the new Proton X70 facelift's launch quickly approaching? Perhaps but this latest spyshot of an undisguised X70 might be hinting that speculation a lot closer. Taken by a user named Prince El Rachid and posted on Pandu Laju's social media page, the new-look X70 shows off a new front grille treatment similar to the Proton X90 and Proton S70. It also gains a new redesigned front bumper as well as slimmer LED headlights which resemble that of the Geely Boyue facelift. Besides the ni
Chinese brands have been making inroads into Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand and Indonesia. At the same time, total new car sales have declined in two of the biggest markets in Southeast Asia, which together contribute nearly 60% of the circa 3.5 million new cars sold in this region annually. The pie is not getting any bigger, but there are now more brands wanting a slice of it. It’s a zero-sum game. One brand’s gain is another brand’s loss. With Japanese brands Toyota, Isuzu, Honda, Mits
Jetour is a sub-brand of Chery established in 2018, similar to Jaecoo. At the Beijing Auto Show 2024, Jetour Auto's Vice President, Ke Chuandeng, shed light on the brand's sales momentum and its global expansion strategies in an interview with Automotive News China. Jetour's global ambitions are evident in its expansion initiatives. With assembly plants in Wuhu, Kaifeng, and Fuzhou, and a network of over 800 dealerships across China, the brand has ventured into international markets, exporting v
At the PERIKLINDO Electric Vehicle Show (PEVS) in Indonesia, Chinese carmaker Wuling launched its third battery electric vehicle (BEV) in the country. With an introductory price of IDR 410 million (~RM 120k), the Wuling Cloud is a rival against the BYD Dolphin and is offered with a lifetime warranty for the battery, electric motor, and controller. Assembled (CKD) at Wuling’s Indonesian plant in Cikarang, the Cloud received the highest number of orders among the 5-diamond brand’s BEV trio at PEVS
ASEAN survey: China is trusted most by Malaysians - Better days ahead for Chery, BYD, MG, and XPeng?
Among Southeast Asians, Malaysians are most supportive of China, according to a survey of 1,994 Southeast Asians by Singapore’s ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute. When asked if a situation forces them to choose between USA and China, 75.1% of Malaysians answered China – the highest in the region. Is there a correlation between results of a political opinion survey and the rapid rise of Chinese car brands launching in Southeast Asia? The short answer is ‘Yes’. Of course, there are other factors that de
Following the success of the GR series of performance cars, Toyota is rumoured to add one entry sports car as early as 2026. According to a report in the latest issue of Japan’s Best Car magazine, the upcoming sports car could see the revival of a previously frozen project. At the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota unveiled the S-FR Concept, a small sports car that was inspired by the Toyota Sports 800, the company’s first sports car. Things looked very promising for the potential Mazda MX-5 rival wi
Perodua's expansion of its export business now includes Bangladesh, with the Malaysian carmaker inking a partnership with ex-Proton partners PHP Motors. For now, the range includes four models: the Aruz, Axia, Bezza, and Myvi. Managing Director of PHP Motors, Mohammed Akhter Pravez, added that the company will be assembling the models in their Chattogram factory, while working on bringing the full range of Perodua models to Bangladesh. The named models will begin sales there by the end of this m
Remember the VW ID.4? Two units were previewed in Malaysia in October 2022, at the VW Fest event. There was no further development (at least not to the public) since, and after several launches by Tesla, BYD, even VW’s sister-brand Audi, the ID.4 was quickly forgotten. A recent post by MITI Minister Tengku Zafrul on his official X account hinted that the VW ID.4 could soon be launched. Zafrul’s post said Volkswagen Group Malaysia’s (VGM) Pekan plant is the first outside of Germany to assemble th
CARSOME Group Inc, reported its first quarterly positive earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) in Q1 2024. The company also marked a notable milestone, surpassing 500,000 cars sold since its establishment in 2015. Last year, the Group sold over 150,000 cars. A substantial factor contributing to CARSOME's profitability is a 48% year-on-year increase in Gross Profit Per Unit (GPU), primarily attributed to improved transaction margins and utilization of AI-driven
Shortly after this morning's start with a leaked image, the third-gen 2024 Honda Freed has made its proper debut in Japan earlier today. Two variants are to begin sales in June 2024, which is the regular Freed Air and the crossover-styled Freed Crosstar. Trim variations see the Freed Air getting either 7-seats (2nd and 3rd row benches) or 6-seats (captain seats for row 2), while the Crosstar can have the latter's 6-seat arrangement or a 5-seater one. A wheelchair-friendly variant – which makes i
CAM Malaysia, a brand founded in 2009 by R&A Marketing Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of the Sendok Group), has launched Malaysia's first automatic diesel van – the CAM Kingo 6AT. CAM's product range encompasses light trucks, vans, minibuses, heavy machinery, and mining trucks. Today’s focus is on the CAM Kingo Series. Just a quick background, the Sendok Group distributes King Long vehicles in Malaysia in collaboration with China's King Long United Automotive Industry Co. Ltd., headquartered in Xiamen. A
Toyota can't keep running away with the Japanese coupe segment, and the upcoming 2025 Honda Prelude might just be the one to disrupt the GR86's flow. New leads from Best Car Web points that Honda's show-stopping concept of the 2023 Japan Mobility Show might be a reality after all, with efforts underway to manufacture the model before purportedly starting sales in 2025; 24 years after the last-gen Prelude was discontinued. Specification and powertrain details haven't been disclosed just yet, but
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) announced yesterday that it sold 7,345 units of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in April 2024, with Toyota-badged models contributing 7,213 units, while the imported-from-Japan only Lexus contributed 132 units. Year-to-date, the company sold 30,789 units in the first four months. The company didn’t share its sales numbers for March 2024, but figures compiled by RHB Investment Bank put it at 9,688 units. That’s a that month-on-month, UMWT’s sales had dropped by 25 percent, but t
Some might say it was a little ahead of its time, and people couldn't appreciate the Honda Freed enough when it was in Malaysia for a very brief flicker in time (4 years). 10 years on since it left our shores, a new generation is about to launch in Japan. These are the first few leaked images of the all-new, third-generation 2024 Honda Freed that's set to replace its predecessor that's been around since 2016. This early look affords us a view of the fresh exterior; all rounded and shapely now, w
Chery's presence in Malaysia is undoubtably growing at a rapid pace. We were told by Chery Malaysia that they have accumulated of over 10,000 orders for the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro to date since their debut. To sustain this growth, Chery Malaysia plans to introduce two additional models this year: the Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 4 Pro. This will bring the total number of models offered by Chery Malaysia to five within a little over a year. But the company's ambitions don't stop there; they’ve also unv
Curious about the recently-launched MG4 and MG ZS EV? MG Motor Malaysia invites you to join their nationwide test drive event, happening at all dealer showrooms on 11- and 12-May 2024, from 10 am to 6 pm. Explore the battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and enjoy exclusive perks when you participate. Experience the thrill of 435 PS by test driving the MG4 Xpower or the refinement of the MG ZS EV during the event. Whether your preference leans towards SUVs or hatchbacks, MG has a solution for you. Al
During the media tour of the Geely New Energy Powertrain R&D Centre in Hangzhou Bay, journalists from Malaysia and Europe were given a historical guide on the evolution of the group’s powertrain breakthroughs. As we walked through a museum that showed Geely’s powertrains from the past 20 years, we saw how the company evolved from using borrowed Toyota technology to producing their own powertrains. These developmental periods are divided into eras and currently, Geely is in the 3.0 era. This era
First launched in 2015, the Mazda CX-3 is no stranger to Malaysian roads, having been around for nearly a decade. However, despite its age, the CX-3 remains appealing even today for discerning buyers who appreciate its style, driving performance and build quality. Of course, it is one of the more expensive options in the hotly contested and crowded B-Segment SUV category – mostly due to it being fully imported (CBU) - first from Japan, then Thailand since circa mid-2022. With that said WapCar’s
Fuel price movements in Malaysia from 8- to 14-May 2024 are as follows: Fuel Price Update 8- to 14-May 2024 RON 95 RM 2.05 RON 97 RM 3.47 RON 100 RM 5.00 Shell V-Power RM 6.00 Diesel EURO 5 B10 RM 2.15 Diesel EURO 5 B7 RM 2.35 Follow fuel price live updates: Petrol Price Malaysia
After breaking news about Tesla cutting more than 10 percent of its workforce last month, which included the complete disbandment of the team behind its Supercharger network, Electrek reports that another round of layoff is imminent. At the same time, Toyota has just posted its highest ever group operating profit for financial year ending March 2024 (FY2024), at 5.35 trillion Yen, or RM 163.6 billion. The figure is nearly doubled that FY2023’s profit of 2.73 trillion Yen (~RM 83.4 billion). Toyo
Remember Nio? The Chinese rival to Tesla famous for its swappable battery and owners-only Nio House lounge. Like Tesla, Nio is in a lot of trouble. Nio’s next step is to improve its earnings is to introduce a lower priced, mass-market brand called Onvo, aimed at BYD BEVs. The first Onvo model is a coupe-SUV style Onvo L6. Although it’s aimed at BYD, Onvo will still count BYD as one of its battery suppliers, along with CATL. None of the above have been confirmed by Nio, but leaks to the Chinese p
You're going to have to pause the video here and there, but this is the first proper look at the production-spec BYD Shark, the Chinese carmaker's first-ever pick-up truck ahead of its global debut that's taking place on 14-May 2024 in Mexico. Its 52-second teaser video shows off the Shark in a dark room, but at least there's no camouflage to hide its general design. Up front it looks suspiciously similar to a Ford F150 Raptor – down to the in-your-face BYD script by the grille – and round the b
Sime Darby Auto Hyundai, the retail arm of Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors, has opened a new outlet in Balakong, serving customers in the Balakong and Cheras area. The two and a half floors facility also features an 11 kW AC charging facility. “We are elated to welcome the new Balakong branch to the Sime Darby Auto Hyundai family, which fulfils an important role in fortifying our coverage in the Klang Valley region. The strategic location has a wide catchment area and holds a lot of untapped potential
After launching the Peugeot 408, Stellantis will soon host the public debut of Leapmotor – the group’s PHEV / EREV / BEV-only brand. Leap Motor is a Chinese electric car manufacturer that is 20 percent owned by Stellantis. In October 2023, Stellantis paid 1.6 billion Euros (~RM 7.65 billion) for a fifth of the company, reviving it from bankruptcy. According to a Facebook post by organizers of the 2024 Malaysia Auto Show, Leap Motor will be among the exhibitors, suggesting that the brand will be
In response to the growing demand for electrified vehicles, Pro-Net has deployed 6 DC chargers at 6 Proton Edar dealers across Peninsular Malaysia. Set up in collaboration with Gentari, these fast-charging stations offer a maximum output of up to 120 kW with a total of 12 charging bays. Additionally, a Proton dealer in Melaka also operated its own 60-kW DC charging station that offers two charging bays. The expansion of charging bays marks a substantial addition to the existing Smart dealership
Jetour, a brand under the Chery group, will be making its official Malaysian debut at the Malaysia Autoshow later this month, as revealed in the event's promotional materials. This is the latest update to the Jetour story, as the brand first set up their local Facebook page in January, though it's been quiet since then. So what's Jetour? Haven't they already got Jaecoo? They may sound similar, but the recipes are different. Jaecoo is more premium upmarket, though Jetour is focused on lifestyle-c
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced the confirmed pricing for the locally-assembled (CKD Pekan) 2024 Mercedes-Benz C350e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in the country, and it is RM 338,888, on-the-road without insurance. This price is lower than the RM 355k estimate at launch. Subsequently it becomes the range-topping C-Class here, replacing the C300 AMG Line. The price list for the C-Class range in Malaysia is then as follows: C200 Avantgarde - RM 292,888 C350e AMG Line - RM 338,888 The C350e is also m
The EON & Sahabat Autofest 2024’s lucky draw has come to a close, with one lucky 21-year old Proton Saga buyer winning a Proton S70. “I never imaged that I would be selected as the grand prize winner when I booked my Proton Saga. I am very happy that I have been rewarded for being a loyal Proton customer,” said grand prize winner Siti Khairunadia, who also financed her Proton Saga via EON’s digital car financing platform, a pre-requisite for the lucky draw. Four more lucky winners walked home wi
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