Making its Malaysian debut at a media preview back in January, the Jaecoo J8 is expected to be launched here in the second half of the year. While the J8 has design hallmarks of a Chinese Range Rover, it is sold in China as the Chery Tiggo 9 and the Chery Fulwin T10. The Fulwin sub-brand is one of the newest under Chery’s umbrella having been established in November 2023. It specializes in plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and the Fulwin T10 is its latest model which will be launched on 25 July in

CY Foong

Jul 22, 2024

Hyundai Motor Company has commenced the local assembly (CKD) of its Hyundai Ioniq 6 BEV in Singapore. The Ioniq 6 now becomes the second Hyundai BEV to be assembled in the city-state at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) in Jurong, following the Ioniq 5 BEV, which began production in January 2023. Also read: Review: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Max AWD - There is a price for beauty, but is it too much? Dr Hyun Sung Park, CEO of HMGICS added, “Following the success and interest in th

Arvind

Jul 22, 2024

In line with the Philippines government's announcement of tax deduction on hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), Toyota Motor Philippines and Lexus Philippines have announced new prices for their Japanese-produced hybrid models. The passage of Executive Order 62 sees a drop in tariffs on hybrids and PHEVs made in countries not covered by a free trade agreement. In the case of Toyota and Lexus, only hybrid models imported from Japan are seeing price reductions as hybrid models like the Corolla Cro

CY Foong

Jul 22, 2024

At WapCar, we stand by a central belief: there's no such thing as a perfect car – only the perfect car for you. When you prioritize your needs and budget, the choice becomes crystal clear. Forget the marketing fluff and lifestyle mantras; it’s about finding what truly fits your requirements. Before its grand Malaysian launch, I had the privilege of driving the 2024 Honda CR-V 2.0L e:HEV RS in Thailand. From those initial impressions, it was undeniably evident that this was a class-defining vehic

Arvind

Jul 21, 2024

In anticipation of Kia’s first-ever proper pick-up truck, the Kia Tasman, the Korean carmaker has revealed a teaser for its upcoming documentary series. Called "One More Round", the series will provide an in-depth look at the rigorous development process behind the truck. The Kia Tasman has undergone more than 18,000 rounds of testing in locations around the world including the hostile terrain of the Australian wilderness where the pick-up gets its name. The first episode, scheduled for release

CY Foong

Jul 19, 2024