The Ministry of Transport is expected to make an announcement regarding the much-anticipated revised road tax for battery EVs (BEVs) in Malaysia as early as tomorrow (Tuesday, 4-June 2024). Currently, Malaysia’s road transport department (JPJ) calculates the road tax – legally referred to as the Motor Vehicle License (LKM) fee - for BEVs based on their power output. This formula was first developed in 2009, for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, which produced just 49 kW (67 PS). However, BEV technology has

Just like in Malaysia, Chery’s recent foray into Australia was a comeback. It initially entered the Australian market in 2011 through an independent importer but only lasted for 4 years. It offered three models at the time, the Chery J3 hatchback, the Chery J1 city car, and the Chery J11 SUV. The J11 was also sold as the Chery Tiggo in Malaysia and it along with the J1 was tested by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Both cars scored 2/5 stars which was considered poor and amon

UMW Toyota Motor registered 6,767 units in April 2023. The figure is down 25.9 percent from March 2023 but it’s much lower than the 41 percent reduction experienced across the industry. The reduction in April’s sales after the spike in March is to be expected, as March’s numbers were unusually high due to the rush to fulfill outstanding orders before the vehicle registration cutoff date to qualify for sales (SST) exemption. The government’s post-pandemic economic stimulus package allowed for loc

Late last year during the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (2021 GIIAS), Honda showcased the SUV RS Concept. The new subcompact crossover has its sights set on the Perodua Ativa, Toyota Raize, Daihatsu Rocky, and Kia Sonet. Said SUV, which could be called Honda ZR-V, will likely be positioned as a smaller SUV than the Honda HR-V. Recall that the HR-V is currently Honda's smallest SUV. Also Read: Honda files patent for ZR-V, new mini-SUV positioned below the HR-V? Ahead of debut later t

The 2021 Hyundai Creta has been spotted in Indonesia, covered with minimal camouflage, hinting that the company is on track to introduce the new B-segment SUV by the second half of 2021. The sighting of the Hyundai Creta adds weight to our earlier speculation that Hyundai will be assembling the Creta and other models in Indonesia for the ASEAN region. Despite Hyundai’s extensive SUV line-up (Creta, Kona, Palisade, Santa Fe, Tucson, Venue), they are unrepresented in the booming B-segment SUV mark

With the SUV trend on a full moon, many car manufacturer plans to bring in the latest model to our market, hoping to take some slice of the irresistible cake that is the SUV market. Malaysian will be spoilt for choice now, as there is a variety of SUVs in various sizes and flavors to suit your liking. Here at Wapcar, we present to you a slew of upcoming offerings in 2020 and 2021. Hold your wallet close. Proton X50 Estimated arrival: H2 2020. Without a doubt, the Proton X50 is literally the hott