Everything around us is growing in size. Smartphones, buildings, TV screens and yes, cars too. For some reason, every new car must have a larger footprint than its predecessor. The amount of space on Earth is finite. Therefore, eventually, you’re going to run out of room. And let’s be honest, most urban commuters don’t require anything larger than a B-segment car 51 out of the 52 weeks in a year. Sure, the occasional need to carry a few more people or some extra luggage will arise but it’s not t

There’s a quote circulating among industry people, especially in the aftersales department, that goes something like this; “The sales department sells the first car but aftersales sells the next 9.” To clarify, it’s indicative of the confidence a solid aftersales programme builds in the ownership experience, more so with premium badges such as Audi. A comprehensive warranty and aftersales support go a long way in establishing credence with future owners. Keep the cars running well and you’ll kee

If you were tired of the traditionally Japanese-dominated D-segment here, the Volkswagen Passat was the last continental large sedan you could get here until it was discontinued recently. While it wasn’t perfect, it did offer that continental sophistication with an impressive ride and the current B8 Passat was even crowned the 2015 European Car of the Year. Unfortunately though, the new Passat that’s due for a September 2023 debut will likely not make its way here. The reason comes down to the f

VW Arteon is now RM 9,000 pricier No change in power or equipment Still no ADAS Roughly 7 months after it was launched in Malaysia, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has quietly increased the price of the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line facelift. The swanky fastback is now RM 9,000 dearer, which pushes the Arteon’s price to RM 258,019. The price is on-the-road, and includes the sale and service tax (SST) exemption, valid till 30-June 2022. Also Read: New 2021 VW Arteon R-Line facelift laun

"That is how we are challenging premium car makers without becoming one ourselves," is how Volkswagen's product planning boss Dr. Elmar-Marius Licharz describes the VW Arteon. What's the idea behind having a VW taking attention away from Audi is something we won't really know. What's certain is that it's a deliberate, calculated move. A car doesn’t just exist the way it does because some designer or some engineer woke up one morning with an epiphany of what a great car should be, at least not in

Eye candies are usually exquisite works of art that seem to be out of reach for many of us. Whether they’re models, artworks, or even cars, these beauties can’t be experienced by many of us regular folk. But hang on, as the overused saying goes: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Calling something pretty or beautiful is purely subjective. For some of us, we enjoy the beauty in what some might consider the mundane. Let’s face it, some of us would much rather get the girl next door than a super