Marking its 50th anniversary since first going on sale, the facelifted 2024 VW Golf (Mk 8.5) has made its debut with an array of styling updates, a new infotainment system, updated driving assistance features and a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. The brand defining 2024 VW Golf now crucially receives 10 powertrain variants – relevant to Malaysia is likely one of four turbocharged petrol (TSI) variants. VW has yet to reveal specifics on each powertrain as more derivatives will be introduce

Chery Malaysia have inked a logistic services agreement with Tiong Nam Logistics Holdings Berhad that will see the latter manage spare parts warehousing and transportation logistics services for the former. Tiong Nam Logistics has obtained the rights to handle Chery’s spare parts warehousing and transportation in Malaysia, including heavy-duty vehicle models such as the Tiggo 8 Pro and Omoda 5. Tiong Nam is a highly reputable and leading logistics and warehousing providers with over 90 spare par

Three new Mercedes-Benz compact cars dawn upon us today, headlined by the Malaysian launch of this duo: the 2023 Mercedes-Benz A200, and the 2023 Mercedes-Benz A250 AMG Line, both in sedan bodystyle. Prices start from RM 238,888 for the A200, to an estimated RM 264,000 (pending government approval, CKD cars entitled to excise tax rebates depending on local content value) for the A250. Both are locally-assembled (CKD Pekan) as before. Changes across the board encapsulate minor stylistic updates t

In Daihatsu’s latest follow-up to the countermeasures following the spate of procedural irregularities involving the UN safety certification of 5 Daihatsu-developed models – Toyota Vios / Yaris Ativ, Perodua Axia, Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid, Toyota Raize Hybrid, and an yet-to-launched model (likely to be the Japan-only new generation Daihatsu Move) – the company has revamped its organizational structure to separate quality management teams from sales, while three executives have been transferred out.

While Honda has worked with many audio suppliers throughout the years, it is on the all-new 2022 Honda Civic sedan and 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback that a Bose setup appears in the model for the first time. Exclusively available on the range-topping variants of both cars, the sound system encapsulates 12 speakers plus a subwoofer. It's a big improvement, considering the base variant get 4 speakers, while mid-range ones get 8. Also read: All-new 2022 Honda Civic begins USA sales; Corolla rival star

Cars competing in the C-segment saloon category include the Toyota Corolla Altis, the Mazda 3, and the Honda Civic. The 1.5-litre turbocharged Civic is assembled in Malaysia and is competitively priced. To commence the WapCar ratings of our C-segment saloons, we begin with the Honda Civic 1.5 TC-P. Looking at the scoring matrix, the Honda Civic is a rather balanced all-rounder, with good scores in all departments. Driving Performance (36.5/50 pts) - Powerful engine & good brakes 2020 Honda Civic