Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has confirmed that its next-generation range of models will be electrified, focusing on mild-hybrids (MHEVs) first. Speaking on the matter at a recent media event in Kuantan, Denyu Bostandzhiev, Managing Director VPCM said: "No doubt the next-generation cars will be definitely mild-hybrids. Generally the technology in the group will be mildly electrified; this direction of course we will follow. I can assure you electrification is coming, we are now unde

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has introduced the refreshed Golf GTI Mk8 here with the headlining act being that it’s finally blessed with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), making the locally-assembled hatch the first VPCM model with ADAS in Malaysia. Volkswagen labels its ADAS as IQ.Drive and apart from that, the other updates comprise wireless charging and embroidered GTI logos on the front seats. All that though brings the price to RM 244,990, a premium of about RM 19k. Th

British electrification specialist Equipmake has launched a 3D-printed electric motor that weighs just 20 kgs and produces approximately 300 PS, or about as much as the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder found in the Volkswagen Golf R. Dubbed the Ampere-220 e-axle – this compact electric motor is one of the most advanced 3D-printed electric motors in the world with all power electronics, including the company’s own silicon carbide inverter, and an integrated transmission system in a compact un

The latest all-new 2021 Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 – one year later and still not launched? The most powerful Volkswagen Golf the world has ever seen was launched in late 2020, and the hype was real. Volkswagen’s latest all new Golf R Mk8 makes 320 PS and 420 Nm, and doubtless the pandemic delayed its arrival to our shores. At the moment, there is neither estimated time of arrival, nor projected price for the new Volkswagen Golf R, and god knows the superhatch’s fans are beside themselves with impati

Remember the VW Golf GTI Mk8 spyshot we ran a month ago? Well, it's almost certain that VW's next-gen hot-hatch will be locally-assembled (CKD), judging by these pics. The blue Golf was spotted by Facebook user Akmal Azmi doing its rounds - completely undisguised - in Precinct 9, Putrajaya. It's a right-hand drive unit and sorry purists, no stickshift here - the gear lever is the little stubby thing in the middle. If it adopts its Euro-market configuration, the GTI's interior will boast a 10.25-

It is always exciting to welcome the arrival of a whole new model, but we often neglect the classics that shaped the brand by outselling all its competitors and becoming the best-selling cars in history. Here are the 5 top selling cars in the world. According to Automotive News Europe’s statistics, the top selling car model of all time since its launch is the Toyota Corolla. Launched in 1966, the Corolla has since sold more than 45 million cars in the world. Second in the ranking is the Ford F-S