The current generation VW Golf GTI Mk8 is due for a mid-model lifecycle update. The Mk8 Golf GTI made its global debut in February 2020. Nearly four years later, a nip-and-tuck is necessary to keep the German hot hatch fresh. Ahead of today's opening of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA, VW hosted a preview of the new 2024 Golf GTI, colloquially referred to as the Mk 8.5 generation model. Wrapped in camouflage material, the new Mk 8.5 Golf GTI features a new front bumper whil

This 2023 Hyundai Creta has been spotted in Malaysia. Perhaps it's the spiest of all spy-shots, considering there's not a single thread of camouflage on it (no trade plates too) yet it was caught on camera by a eagle-eyed Funtasticko reader. Seeing it here is no surprise as Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia (HSDM) is earmaked to introduce the B-segment SUV here, set to rival the Proton X50 and its ilk. This will be one of two models – the other being the Hyundai Staria 10-seater – that HSDM will be in

Purported specifications of the upcoming 2022 Proton X70 MC1 facelift in Malaysia have been leaked on social media. In one fell swoop it cements what's been said all along, in addition to a few more tidbits here and there. New 1.5-litre engine for the X70 The biggest news is that three out of five variants will be powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, the same one from the Proton X50. This is a three cylinder mill, with 177 PS and 255 Nm. This isn't a new development, since export-model Pr

During the launch event of the Volvo XC40 Recharge EV earlier today, Volvo Car Malaysia revealed that the Volvo C40 will be launched later this year. Local assembly (CKD) plans for the Volvo C40 are in the works as well, so we can expect the C40 to be locally-assembled as with all Volvo models currently offered in Malaysia. No further details were revealed apart from that. Also read: Launched in Malaysia: Volvo XC40 Recharge EV - First CKD EV, 408 PS/660 Nm, 418 km range As for the Volvo C40, it

The last time UMW Toyota (UMWT) released a teaser of their upcoming launch happening on 25 March 2021, there was no mention of what car it would be. Now, the company has released yet another teaser pretty much confirming it is the 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross. Previously, the teaser asked users “Why settle for less?”, seemingly a direct shot at the Honda HR-V that has dominated the SUV market for years. But nothing in this teaser hinted at the Corolla Cross yet. Also read: "Why settle for less?" UM

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many brands to host their launch events online. While others have opted for live YouTube and Facebook streams, the 11th generation Honda Civic made its debut on Twitch. The previewed Honda Civic is a prototype, and no technical details have been confirmed. If you’re curious about what’s new on the 11th-gen Honda Civic, you can read about that here. Naturally with the Honda Civic, a Type R version will be available. Over ten generations of the Honda Civic, the Hon