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You're driving in traffic, minding your own business when suddenly a box falls out of the lorry in front of you. Reflexes take over, you brake hard, but realise you can't stop in time. You then swerve to avoid the rogue box. That evasive action wouldn't have been possible if your car wasn't equipped with Anti-lock Braking System, (ABS). Even though many, if not most new cars are now equipped with ABS, most car owners don't know how it works or how it benefits them. I've had friends come to me an

Jason

Aug 6, 2020

Situasi: Anda memandu seperti biasa dalam keadaan trafik sederhana. Tiba-tiba, kotak terjatuh dari belakang lori di hadapan anda. Refleks semulajadi anda mula bertindak, anda pun menekan brek sepenuh hati, tapi anda sedar yang kereta takkan sempat berhenti. Anda pun memusingkan kereta ke sisi untuk mengelak dari terlanggar kotak tersebut. Aksi mengelak halangan ini tidak akan berjaya dilakukan tanpa Anti-lock Braking System atau lebih dikenali sebagai ABS. Walaupun banyak kereta sekarang telah d

Mersita

Aug 15, 2020

Buat fanatik automotif, sudah pasti mereka teliti dengan setiap perincian yang terdapat pada sesebuah kereta. Antara aspek yang menarik perhatian mereka ialah pedal di kaki. Buat kebanyakan peminat, mereka terlebih dahulu ingin mengetahui sama ada kereta tersebut jenis automatik ataupun manual (pemanduan yang lebih seronok). Walau apapun, anda mungkin perasan bahawa sejak kebelakangan ini, banyak syarikat pengeluar menggunakan susunan pedal minyak yang diletakkan di lantai. Oleh itu, apakah perb

Faisal

Jan 30, 2021

Do you have a thrilling clip when driving? Misusing the pedal and causing the accidental acceleration; In case of emergency, your foot accidentally pressed the throttle and not the break. Such incidents could lead to accidents, losses, and sometimes even injuries to relevant personnel. It’s a headache in any countries. According to reports from overseas media, on July 5, Japan's Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism Ministry asked Toyota and seven other major automakers to make a solution

Gemma

Aug 19, 2019

Kebanyakan kereta bertransmisi automatik moden masa kini didatangkan dengan satu fungsi keselamatan gear, iaitu Shift Lock. Pernah nampak tak, butang kecil di sebelah tombol gear di dalam kereta anda? Fungsi Shift Lock ini adalah untuk membolehkan anda menggerakkan atau mengalihkan gear ke posisi selain daripada P (Parking) semasa enjin dimatikan. Apabila anda hendak parkir dan matikan enjin, kunci kereta takkan dapat dipusing untuk mematikan enjin selagi gear belum diletakkan pada P. Kereta aut

Mersita

Sep 1, 2020

Though it has been warned over and over by parents, relatives and the kepoh auntie next door, many of us still neglect to lock our cars the moment we get into it. For this lady, after the incident of a stranger trying to force his way into her car in a mall parking lot, she is thankful that she has the practice down pat. The terrifying incident happened in Mid Valley Megamall car park on the 6th of August. According to the lady’s Facebook post, she was taking a quick rest in her car after her sh

Jerrica

Aug 12, 2020

Walaupun Nissan Kicks e-Power belum lagi dilancarkan di Malaysia, kita boleh jangkakan kemunculan kereta hibrid ini di tanah air kita menjelang 2021. Rakan kami di Thailand, Autofun, telahpun membuat pandu-uji SUV hibrid ini dan mereka dapati kereta ini amat sesuai dan seronok untuk dipandu di kawasan bandar. Tapi, ada juga kekurangannya yang perlu diberi perhatian. Sebagai permulaan, Nissan Kicks e-Power 2020 diperkenalkan pada peringkat global di Thailand pada Mei 2020. Thailand ialah pasaran

Mersita

Oct 12, 2020

Wanita warga emas dan anak perempuannya lemas selepas Proton Persona yang dinaiki mereka terjunam ke dalam tasik di Tasik Lake Resort di Serdang, Bandar Baharu, kira-kira 120 kilometer dari Alor Setar. Ketua Polis Daerah Bandar Baharu Deputi Superintendan Mohd Akmal Hizam Abd Khupur berkata, dalam kejadian pada 6.30 petang itu, mangsa dikenali sebagai Hasmah Mat Isa, 69, dan anaknya Noraiza Hashim, 28. "Siasatan awal mendapati, kereta itu berada di kawasan parkir tasik berkenaan sebelum pemandun

Zamil Syaheer

Mar 22, 2021

Last week, we shed light on what are the top 10 most stolen cars in Malaysia for Q1 2020. We know many of you own cars in that list, so this week we’ll share with you some quick tips on how to secure your car from thieves. Let's set the scene. Imagine you're driving down a mall parking and boom, you've found a parking spot. First things first... 1. Start with parking in a well-lit place Nice, there's no hidden Kancil - but wait! - is it bright? Parking in well-lit places help reduce the risk of

Sanjay

Oct 10, 2020

ABS stands for anti-lock braking system which as its name suggests, is a system that prevents the wheels from locking up (stops spinning) while the car is still moving. If the wheels are locked up and there’s an object in front, the car would just plow straight ahead regardless of how much steering input it receives. If you’ve ridden a bike with well-functioning brakes and just brake really hard, chances are you’ll notice the wheel stopping/locking up especially the rear but the bike is still mo

Shaun

Oct 15, 2019

** This article is shared by a Thailand reader and published on WapCar Community. Click the link below to enter the community for car enthusiasts in Malaysia. https://www.wapcar.my/forum Basic information 2020 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Premium Reasons why I bought this car As a person who likes to travel long distances, I am a tourist who likes to travel to nature and forests. In addition, my hou'w is still in the country, It's far from the place of work. Another important reason is that a gir

Wapcar UGC

Jan 22, 2021

How many of you are aware of the warning lights on your car's meter cluster? You're not alone if you don't have a slightest clue at all. Unsurprisingly, some of us choose to ignore the warning lights entirely until the car eventually breaks down, and by the time that happens, it is a little too late to cry. While some warning lights may seem unimportant, it’s good to know what they mean and how to react next. Usually, warning lights illuminate whenever there is a problem with one or more of your

Zamil Syaheer

May 22, 2020

Although ABS has been around for years, many still do not understand how ABS actually works. It is generally known that ABS has something to do with the car brakes during heavy braking, but the common misconception is that it helps you brake better. It doesn’t, let us explain. ABS stands for Antilock Braking System. Yes, it has something to do with car brakes, but it doesn’t help the car stop faster. Instead, it works to keep the driver in control when under heavy braking. Contrary to popular be

Jerrica

Jun 19, 2020

As an advanced driving Instructor, often times I am asked how does one become a better driver? Well, the answer is never so straightforward, because everyone's level of driving varies from one to another. But that doesn't mean you can't take steps to be a better, safer driver. At the most fundamental level, finding the right driving position makes a world of difference. In this column, I will outline six simple steps, in the correct order, to finding the right driving position, no matter what si

Jason

Jun 4, 2020

Last year, Proton exported just slightly over 1,100 cars, a far cry from its heydays in year 2005 when the company exported over 20,000 cars to various countries including Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Turkey, and Egypt. The whole point of Zhejiang Geely buying a stake in Proton is to use Malaysia as its gateway to South East Asia, a region with a combined total new car sales of nearly 3.5 million cars annually, led by Indonesia (1,030,126 cars in 2019), Thailand (1,041,739 cars in 2019), and

Hans

May 22, 2020

At a virtual press briefing hosted by TC Euro Cars (TCEC) yesterday, CEO Wong Hoe Mun revealed that the distributor is in the process of building a new mobile application for all Renault cars. The revelation came after the announcement of the expansion and updated Renault Subscription plans. The phone application is just another way for TCEC to add to the benefits of subscribing to a Renault. At the press conference, Wong stated that the application is part of their digitalising efforts like the

Jerrica

Apr 28, 2020

China car brand Chery actually invented an electric vehicle (EV) that behaves like a manual car with shift points and it even stalls. It also adds a tachometer, clutch pedal, and a five-speed shifter. But why on earth did Chery invent an EV like this? The EV in question is known as a Chery New Energy eQ2 Driving School Version. Yes, the EV is invented to eliminate emissions from driving school vehicles. Even in Malaysia, a country with a population number that barely scratches the surface of Chi

Jerrica

Jun 19, 2020

Masalah stereng semakin kerap berlaku masa kini, walaupun bagi kereta serba baru. Mungkin anda pernah lihat kes kereta terhenti di jalan raya dan tayarnya berpintal keluar dari ruang roda. Masalah ini patut diambil serius oleh pemilik kerana sistem stereng yang rosak adalah sangat berbahaya dan boleh meragut nyawa. Pembuat kereta yang menghasilkan unit dengan sistem stereng rosak pastinya harus mengaku atas kesilapan mereka dan berusaha untuk selesaikan isu ini. Walaupun sistem stereng dalam ker

Mersita

Nov 7, 2020

The Mazda 6 is currently the oldest model in its class. The dominating Toyota Camry and Honda Accord duo have since been replaced by new generation models while the Volkswagen Passat was recently updated, leaving the imported Mazda 6 as the oldest. Despite its age, you’ll be surprised to know that the Mazda 6 is still the one to have, especially if you are the sort who understands the difference between driving a car and being part of a car. Yes, the Toyota Camry is still the benchmark. It still

Hans

Jun 3, 2020

No depreciation cost, maintenance or insurance cost – all covered Return the car after 1 or 2 years Switch between a 5-seater Captur or a 7-seater Koleos at no extra charge Mileage cap applies - 20,000 km per annum, but extended mileage can be purchased TC Euro Cars, the official distributor of Renault vehicles in vehicles in Malaysia have announced a novel alternative to the traditional car financing model. Dubbed ‘Renault Subscription,’ the plan allows customers to drive away with a Renault Ca

Robert

Jul 30, 2019

At RM 43,190, the Perodua Axia Advance is the cheapest car to come equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Most of us have been there, maybe something caught our attention away from the road momentarily, or we mispressed the accelerator pedal, or maybe we were too busy on *coughs* Facebook. A split second later and bam! But one feature that won’t be distracted or too busy is AEB. It is a system that detects an impending collision ahead and warns the driver. If the driver does not respo

Shaun

Oct 29, 2019

Updated 2019 Perodua Axia now open for booking Base Axia E 1.0 (MT) doesn’t come with ABS Top-spec gets Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and ASA 2.0 Perodua recently announced that the public can now place a booking for the updated 2019 Perodua Axia with 6 different variants available. Prices have gone up slightly across the board to reflect the host of newly added improvements and features in the little hatchback. One welcome addition is the newly added ESC for GXtra variants and up. This lea

Adrian Chia

Aug 22, 2019

Renault has been named Malaysia Car Subscription Company of the Year at the 2020 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards for its Renault Subscription programme, a year after the programme celebrates its first anniversary. Launched in August last year, the programme was designed to offer an alternative to vehicle ownership beyond the traditional hire-purchase model as well as car sharing and rental options available. “We are delighted to have received this prestigious accolade from Fr

Sanjay

Aug 24, 2020

Honda City 2020 Honda City baru sahaja dilancarkan semalam dengan tawaran harga yang sangat menarik. Sedan segmen B terbaru dari Honda ini ditawarkan dalam 4 varian dengan harga bermula dari RM 74,191 sepanjang tempoh pengurangan cukai jualan. Dengan 5,000 unit telah ditempah, Honda City generasi GN ini ternyata masih lagi mengujakan peminat-peminat Honda di Malaysia. Bukan sekadar itu, tawaran tambahan aksesori 2020 Honda City juga agak menarik dengan harganya. Berikut adalah senarai pakej tamb

Haris

Oct 14, 2020

** This article is published on WapCar Community. Click the link below to enter the community for car enthusiasts in Malaysia https://www.wapcar.my/forum Basic information 2016 Mazda3 BM Reason why I bought this car For daily driven use. Car selection process I had a budget of: RM130,000 Models that I have considered include: Honda Civic, 2nd Gen Mazda6 GH, Ford Mondeo Mk4. (Both the Mazda6 GH & Ford Mondeo were 2nd hand options) I very much enjoy the driving process and desire a daily drive car

Owner Review

Jan 6, 2021

Pedal misapplication is one of the scariest things that could go wrong when driving. Accidents caused by pedal misapplications fall under Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA). SUA could be due to multiple reasons like mechanical problems with the car or just human error. In this Mazda 3’s case, it looks to be purely human error. Based on the pictures, it looked like the driver’s slipper fell off his feet while driving, or there is a possibility that the driver had simply removed the slipper when

Jerrica

Jun 11, 2020

** This article is published on WapCar Community. Click the link below to enter the community for car enthusiasts in Malaysia https://www.wapcar.my/forum Basic information Perodua Aruz 1.5 AV 2020 Time of purchase: 9th November 2020 Price of vehicle: RM73,226.00 Reasons why I bought this car I needed a larger car with bigger boot space to carry around loads to deliver to my customer, which I find it hard to do that with my previous car, the infamous Perodua Axia Standard G 2016 as the boot space

Owner Review

Dec 5, 2020

There are three ways that a car's engine drive a car. Power from the engine can be sent just to the front wheels (front wheel drive/ FWD), just to the rear wheels (rear wheel drive/ RWD), or to all four wheels (all-wheel drive/ AWD or four wheel drive 4WD). For the first 50 years since Karl Benz invented the car, cars were powered by their rear wheels. Several manufacturers started experimenting with FWD layout but it wasn't until the 1950s, when a certain Mini came along that the FWD system bec

Jerrica

May 15, 2020

Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) baru sahaja melancarkan 2020 Volkswagen Passat R-Line. Sedan segmen D continental ini pertama kali didedahkan pada majlis pelancaran Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace dan Volkswagen Arteon R-Line. 2020 Volkswagen Passat R-Line menyertai barisan model dengan lencana R-Line seperti Volkswagen Golf, Tiguan dan Arteon. Sebagai sebuah model prestasi tinggi, 2020 Volkswagen Passsat R-Line bukan sekadar tambahan kosmetik sahaja. Perbezaan dengan Volk

Haris

Oct 14, 2020

Honda Motor has just unveiled the 2021 Honda Odyssey facelift and the MPV now features Gesture Control Sliding Doors for the first time ever and a new 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Cosmetically, the Oydssey remains largely the same though Honda did some changes on the front grille. The chrome bars on the grille are now thinner, giving the MPV a classier elegant look instead of the sportier look of the current car adopts. Headlining the changes on the inside is the upgraded 10-inch flo

Jerrica

Sep 1, 2020