We love the Nissan Almera here at the WapCar office though it is a shame that the previous generation’s faults cast a shadow that hangs behind what is one of the most comfortable B-segment sedan models in the market. It is also quite an efficient car as seen in our reviews but Nissan wanted to prove it in the real world too. So over the weekend, it invited 20 Almera owners and 10 media teams to take part in the 2024 Nissan Almera Lightfoot Challenge. The challenge was to see which team could rec

For those who have a Proton X50, X70, Iriz, Persona, or Exora with Proton’s current-generation head unit, the company recommends users to update their software. Proton recently shared a post on their Facebook page, recommending owners of the aforementioned models to update the Atlas OS software on their Infotainment Head Unit (IHU), ensuring that users get a smoother experience. Proton also added that they are gradually migrating to a new cloud server to serve customers better. Said software upd

Launched alongside the 2022 Proton Iriz is the facelifted 2022 Proton Persona range. Much like the hatchback, it's got an exterior nip-and-tuck, and some updates under the hood as well. Like its twin, the Persona's line-up has been slimmed too: manual transmission is no longer an option, and all three variants on sale today are all equipped with a Punch CVT. With us on your screen today is the range-topping Premium 1.6 variant. We're happy to report the Persona has improved a fair bit, enough to

Seeing that the second Movement Control Order (MCO 2.0) was enforced on 13-January 2021, sales of motor vehicles also took a heavy beating. Proton sold 5,964 cars in January, down 29.9% compared to January 2020, capturing an estimated market share of 18.5%. This marks a 1.0% drop in market share compared to the same period last year. The best-selling Proton model was the Proton Saga, with 2,583 units delivered in January. The Proton X70 continues to lead the C-segment SUV category with 1,082 uni

We’ve seen the recent spyshots of the 2021 Proton Persona facelift as well as the 2021 Proton Iriz facelift. Now though, word on the grapevine is that there’ll be special editions of the duo, rumoured to be named the Proton Persona Black Edition and Iriz R3 Edition. Proton Persona black edition Starting with the Proton Persona “Black Edition”, it is speculated to wear the same design theme as the Proton Saga Anniversary Edition, which was known internally as the “Black Edition” as well. The Prot

2019 Proton Persona Facelifted was officially launched along with Iriz series. The new car offers four variants at the following price (on the road, excluding insurance): Persona Standard 1.6L MT - RM 42,600 Persona Standard 1.6L CVT - RM 44,600 Persona Executive 1.6L CVT - RM49,600 Persona Premium 1.6L CVT - RM 54,600 Exterior, the new car has a new "Ethereal Bow" intake grille, a new LED daytime running lights, a new rear bumper, and a new rear spoiler. The Proton Tiger logo in the middle of t