As a product, the Tesla Model 3 has a lot going for it. No other brand can match its easy-to-use software; and Tesla’s apps-free, park-plug-walkaway Supercharger network makes all other BEVs look so poorly thought out. Unlike other BEVs’ over-the-air updates that work only on the car’s infotainment, a Tesla is designed to stay up to date for many years, with future-proofed hardware that delivers more features and works with greater precision as the car’s software is improved over time. Yet, buye

BYD has yet to trouble the top-tier Japanese brands like Toyota or Honda in Malaysia’s overall car sales, but it will soon surpass second tier brands like Ford and Nissan. It has already propelled past VW. According to data compiled by RHB Investment Bank, Sime Darby Beyond Auto, the distributor of BYD cars in Malaysia, sold 1,919 units in the first quarter of 2024. RHB says BYD now controls 71% of Malaysia’s battery EV (BEV) segment. That puts BYD ahead of VW’s 412 units and Volvo’s 560 units,

Following the launch of the Hyundai Creta, news regarding an electric version of it popped up and indeed, there appears to be plenty of truth to it as the possible Creta EV has been spotted undergoing road tests in India. From an exterior standpoint, the Creta EV hasn’t changed much from its internal combustion variants, based on photos published by Indian media Motorbeam. Initially, the Creta EV looks to retain an identical cabin to the internal combustion variants but upon closer inspection, t

Buyers today are getting lots more car for the Ringgit today compared to say, 10 or so years ago. Even relatively-cheaper Malaysian offerings like the newfangled Perodua Ativa and Proton X50 now come with features that one could only get in high-end cars a few years ago, one of which is adaptive cruise control (ACC). As you'd have probably known, most cars' advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) relies on either a camera, radar, or a camera plus radar setup. And much like almost any other man

Hyundai has recently released a videos to communicate why the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the only electric vehicle (EV) you'll ever need. Convinced? In the US, prices of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 have yet to be announced, but it is expected to be close to a Hyundai Santa Fe. The interior of the car is thoughtfully designed with the occupants’ comfort in mind. With extra leg room, large space for cargo and the ability to recline seats into optimum positions, it makes the car ideal for lengthy trips. The front

It has been one week since we collected our Perodua Ativa and we have managed to cover more than 1,000 km on the odometer. We’ve been really good boys & girls during the first 1,000 km, following the instructions in the owner’s manual on the run-in (or break-in) period. The schedule has been busy for all of us at WapCar, and not everyone has managed to have a go with “Cik Tiva”. Those who have, however, seem very delighted and impressed. Cik Tiva has yet to travel beyond the borders of Selangor,