Nissan Almera Nissan Almera Turbo baru sahaja dilancarkan di pasaran Malaysia. Namun, di Thailand, Nissan Almera Turbo ini lebih setahun awal menjengah dan seperti biasa, rakyat negara tomyum tersebut tidak melepaskan peluang untuk menunjukkan bakat mereka. Selain daripada bodykit Drive 68 dan LUMGA, Ninto Trust Shop dari Thailand telah mempertontonkan bodykit yang lebih mantap. Diinspirasikan oleh saudara berprestasi tinggi dalam barisan model Nissan, bengkel tersebut menghasilkan rekaan berasa
Nov 6, 2020
When obtaining a Malaysian driver’s license, the only type of parking you are tested for is parallel parking. Other parking methods like perpendicular parking, double parking, and angle parking are not tested. Mainly because parallel parking requires a little bit more skill and concentration. The most common type of parking today is perpendicular parking, since it offers the most efficient use of space. Perpendicuar parking just means that the car is parked perpendicularly (90°) to a road/curb/w
Oct 3, 2020
Like the B-segment sedan market, the B-segment hatchback market is also a very competitive segment. Depending on which hatchback you pick, some are either very practical, or offer class-leading ride and handling prowess. But if power is what you’re chasing after, let’s take a closer look and see which B-segment hatchback offers the best power-to-weight ratio. Honda Jazz – Solid all-rounder, but starting to show its age Honda Jazz gallery Like its Honda City sibling, the Honda Jazz is a very popu
May 17, 2020
The B-segment sedan market in Malaysia is perhaps one of the most competitive segments around, as various car manufacturers have their sights set on this segment. But not all sedans are created equally – some are more powerful, while others offer a more upmarket interior. Speaking of power, let’s take a closer look and see which B-segment sedan offers the best power-to-weight ratio. Honda City – The most popular, for a good reason Honda City gallery The Honda City is Malaysia’s most popular non-
May 14, 2020
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
Sep 1, 2020
Sunway is further paving the path in innovative parking lots with the preview of their new Smart Parking system within Sunway City. Sunway has always been in the lead when it comes to making their parking lots more accessible. The company was one of the first to adopt the lighting indication system a few years ago. Now the new integrated license plate recognition system will see Sunway City’s parking lot go entirely cashless and ticket-less. This is a massive step towards reducing the parking lo
Oct 31, 2019
** This article is the personal experience of a 2007 Suzuki Swift owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Hoo SH Suzuki wants redemption When Suzuki announced their new distributor for Malaysian market back in 2005, they know they are going against the guns of Toyota, Honda and Nissan. Suzuki had launched the new Swift back in 2004 for the European and Japanese market, where it’s praised by media and test drivers. Back then, I was still in my school days and not knowing about
Aug 14, 2020
Parking brake is a safety mechanism that prevents a stationary car from rolling away. Parking brake is also commonly referred to handbrake because of its hand-operated lever. However, there are also different types of parking brake such as foot-operated pedal (footbrake) as well as the increasingly common electric parking brake (EPB). Each of these parking brakes has its benefits, but which is the best? First, we will explain how each parking brake works. The manual handbrake and footbrake work
May 22, 2020
We’re sure by now you have already watched the video of a Toyota Innova exiting a very tight parking spot behind two metal railings with sheer drops on either side of the concrete slab multiple times. It turns out the driver is now an international sensation and has even been interviewed by the media about his epic parking skills going viral. According to UK Tabloid paper, the DailyMail, the Innova does not even belong to the driver. In fact, the driver, PJ Biju, had only just collected his frie
Sep 14, 2020
At the media test drive event today, Proton has confirmed that the 2020 Proton X50 will feature Auto Park Assist. This is part of the Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), which is classified as level 2 semi-autonomous driving. The Auto Park Assist feature is able to assist drivers in manoeuvring the car into perpendicular parking (shown as vertical parking in the photo) spots and parallel parking spots. It also helps in exiting parallel parking spots. The system actively controls the steer
Sep 30, 2020
Touch ‘n Go has introduced the PayDirect feature for car parks at various locations across the country. The PayDirect Parking feature will work similarly to the PayDirect for toll payments by deducting money straight from your TNG eWallet instead of your card. Users who have enabled PayDirect in their TNG eWallet app will be able to pay their parking fees with the credit in their eWallet. This will save them from needing to reload their TNG cards as the existing card balance will not be affected
Mar 10, 2021
Bagi anda yang tidak pernah tahu, brek ‘parking’ dicipta untuk menghalang kereta daripada bergerak. Pada mulanya, ia dikawal oleh tangan. Disebabkan itulah ia terkenal dengan panggilan "handbrake" (brek tangan). Seiring dengan arus pemodenan, brek parking diinovasikan untuk dikawal oleh kaki (footbrake). Perubahan ini bertujuan untuk memberi ruang yang lebih praktikal di konsol tengah. Kini, rata-rata pengeluar sudah ke arah electronic parking brake (EPB). Brek parking EPB ini diaktifkan dengan
Mar 6, 2021
At long last, the 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross is here. The new SUV from Toyota will be competing in one of the most competitive segments in Malaysia. Let’s dive into one of the most highly-anticipated comparisons of the year, comparing the Corolla Cross against established rivals such as the Honda HR-V. The Corolla Cross is actually closer to a Subaru XV than a Honda HR-V but since the XV is a slow seller here, there's not much sales for Toyota to pull from Subaru. Instead, Toyota will of course b
Mar 25, 2021
Penala terkemuka dari Jepun, HKS baru sahaja melancarkan set pemulihan enjin untuk mengembalikan kehebatan enjin 'inline' 6 silinder Nissan ke zaman moden. Dikenali sebagai Advanced Heritage, ia menyuntik legenda enjin RB26 dengan pelbagai teknologi terkini untuk meningkatkan prestasi dan penjimatan minyak. Malah tetapan Advance Heritage yang khusus untuk enjin RB26 ini mampu meningkatkan kuasa sehingga 600 PS di samping mengurangkan penggunaan minyak sehingga 5 liter/100 km. Tidak cukup dengan
Jan 22, 2021
Stalling engines, nerve-wracking hill starts, and jerky gear shifts are some of the memories you might have of obtaining your driver’s license. If you had taken your driver’s license prior to 2014, you had to do it with a manual transmission car. It most likely didn’t have power steering too. You didn’t have a choice. Today, a Malaysian driver’s license can be obtained either with a manual or an automatic car. While driving enthusiasts stand by the mantra that driving a manual makes you a better
Jul 24, 2020
Semestinya anda pernah mendengar istilah ATF (automatic transmission fluid), minyak CVT, minyak DCT, dan minyak gear manual. Hakikatnya, transmisi (gearbox) merupakan komponen utama pada kenderaan selain enjin. Minyak enjin dan transmisi digunakan untuk melancarkan pergerakan komponen. Sekiranya enjin memerlukan penjagaan dari semasa ke semasa, begitu juga dengan transmisi. Namun begitu, beberapa syarikat pengeluar menyatakan bahawa mereka menggunakan minyak gear sepanjang hayat (lifetime transm
Sep 23, 2020
Starting 1st October 2020, you can no longer use the parking machines to pay for your street parking ticket in the city under DBKL’s purview. But you can’t pay via JomParking, Boost, and TnG e-Wallet either, instead you will have to familiarise yourself with DBKL’s new payment apps. According to DBKL’s statement, the council has decided not to renew their contract with the company that provides the payment machines and move on to purely cashless mobile payments only as a way to encourage living
Oct 1, 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 2012 Honda Jazz Hybrid (CBU) a.k.a Honda Jazz/Fit "Hybrid" RS Reason why I bought this car Hybrid Tax Exemption Car selection process I had a budget of: RM100k Models that I have considered include: Toyota Vios, Toyota Prius C, Honda City Reasons why I chose this car: Trim spec offered better than the rest User experience I ha
Dec 2, 2020
The infamous Jeremy Clarkson once said “Nothing turns a 17-year-old girl on more than a well-executed handbrake turn.", whether that is true or not, we will leave it up to your imagination (or testing?), but one of our Wapcar readers recently asked an interesting question of whether a cool handbrake turn is possible with the electric parking brake (EPB), and the short answer is - yes and no. Before we get into detail, the EPB is more compact than their mechanical counterparts, can automatically
May 12, 2020
The Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling that the management of a car park is liable of negligence rendering disclaimers of exemption clauses posted by the car park non-viable. Sunway Parking Services Sdn Bhd was ordered to pay about RM 117,000 of damages to Euro Rent A Car Sdn Bhd in the case where the rental car company’s vehicle was stolen from the premises. This means that car park disclaimer notices posted at various locations of a parking lot informing visitors that the manageme
Dec 8, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2019 Proton Saga Premium owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Shahrul Nizam Finding a New Daily Driver In March 2020, I was looking for a new daily driver to replace my ageing first car, the Honda Civic Ferio EK3 (M) which is having various mechanical problems. I’m not fancying for Honda City, Jazz or even Toyota Vios because of high monthly instalment rate over MYR500. This led me to only have 3 option the Perodua
Aug 7, 2020
As the automotive industry heads to an autonomous and electric future, a fair share of inventions of the past are losing presence in modern cars. The carburetor, the handbrake, and the ignition key switch are some to name. The friction of technology shift is something that can only be felt by those who have been accustomed to older technology. To younger generations, new technology is just how things have always been. While I claim to be a proponent of new technology, I find myself having more a
Sep 10, 2020
Honda Malaysia recently gave selected members of the media a chance to get up close and personal with the all-new GN-series 2020 Honda City. After our time with the exterior of the all-new Honda City (interior was blocked off), here’s 8 features we get that Thailand doesn’t get. Rear disc brakes Rear disc brakes will be returning on the all-new GN-series Honda City after it was discontinued on the GM6-generation model. This feature was offered on the GD8-generation City (VTEC model only) and the
Aug 25, 2020
Touch ‘n Go has reiterated yet again that it will soon remove all parking surcharges. This time, the company says the removal will be completed within this quarter, reports The Star. Commitments to remove parking surcharges, which has been common complain among users, is not new, as Touch ‘n Go have been talking about it since 2019. Speaking to the English daily, group CEO Effendy Shahul Hamid said: “I’m very happy to say that by the end of the first quarter, we’ll take away all parking surcharg
Jan 29, 2021
You're looking at what Nissan's flagship sports car would look like and not only does it look tantalising but so are the specs: Mid-engine, V6-powered, and rear-wheel drive. Are we looking at Nissan's comeback? While last year's Nissan Z Proto brought much excitement to car enthusiasts all over the world, that is clearly an appetiser of exciting things to come from the beleaguered Japanese giant according to Japanese media. The idea of a mid-engine Nissan flagship isn’t brand-new though. More th
Jan 22, 2021
Can you believe it? It's been 20 years since Shah Alam was declared a city! To celebrate its 20th Anniversary, the Shah Alam Municipal Council (MBSA) is holding a special promotion for compound payments throughout the month of October. Shah Alam Mayor, Datuk Haris Kasim, said that the month-long promotion is MBSA’s efforts to encourage those with compounds to clear their plate before MBSA takes action against them. From 1st to 31st October 2020, residents who pay their compound fines will receiv
Oct 2, 2020
Buying brand-new cars without test driving them is common, especially when shopping for an econobox. These days, you can learn more about a brand-new car just by browsing the internet. The COVID-19 pandemic has also pushed brands to enhance their respective virtual showrooms. While shopping for a brand-new car can be safely done without a test drive, the same couldn’t be said about used cars. Test driving a brand-new car is meant to impress you with all the bells & whistles and the “joy of drivi
Sep 4, 2020
To encourage the adoption of electric vehicles, Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain has directed buildings in the Indian Capital to reserve 5% of parking space for electric cars. The reserved EV parking spots are also required to have suitable slow EV chargers, and the instruction is only for buildings with parking capacities of more than 100 vehicles. To speed up the process, a Rs. 6,000 (RM340) subsidy is given for every charging point installed. The deadline for buildings to comply with the n
Mar 17, 2021
Well, it looks like we have a double whammy of supercars making their debut in Malaysia today. First, there is the McLaren 765LT and now this, the 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale which is just unveiled at the newly renovated Naza Italia Ferrari showroom in Petaling Jaya. The SF90 Stradale shares its name with the SF90 Formula One car from 2019. The SF90 name stands for the 90th anniversary of the Scuderia Ferrari racing team while “Stradale” stands for road in Italian. The SF90 Stradale is a mid-engi
Sep 18, 2020
Kami pernah melaporkan beberapa intipan mengenai Honda HR-V 2021 tetapi setakat ini, masih belum ada sebarang gambaran untuk bahagian interior. Malah tiada sebarang berita mengenai rupa paras kabin SUV segmen B ini sehinggalah saat ini. Berdasarkan media di Jepun, mungkin terdapat petanda berkenaan Honda HR-V 2021 jika dilihat berdasarkan Honda SUV e:concept yang dipamerkan di Auto China 2020 di Beijing pada September yang lalu. Dengan reka bentuk 3-pintu yang kelihatan cukup moden, ia kelihatan
Dec 14, 2020
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