At the sidelines of the launch of the 2024 VW Touareg here in Malaysia today, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) confirms that a special edition Golf GTI to celebrate the model's 50th anniversary will be introduced here later this year. Take note however that GTI was specifically mentioned. Looking at VW's overseas line-up, there is a Golf Edition 50 – but this is however a non-GTI model, which are not available in Malaysia anymore. Presumably then, this means it'll be a local special edi

CKD means the Mk8 is almost RM 30k cheaper, meaning a no brainer on its own Quicker but not funner Clumsy integrated cabin controls can shorten your lifespan You’ve all seen the memes extolling the virtues to “Get you a girl that can do both.” You know what we mean. It’s those memes with a girl that can pull off going from looking like one of the dudes to a total 10 on the sexual scale. She’s cool to hangout with your guy friends and even blends in but can transform into a stunner for when those

Just a few days after the pair of 2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI R-Line and Golf GTI (Mk 8) were spotted in Kuala Lumpur, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has opened registration of interest (ROI) for both models. As explained in our earlier report, these eight-generation Golfs will be locally-assembled (CKD Pekan, Pahang), a return to Malaysian assembly since the Mk1 Golf of the 1970s. Also read: This is proof that CKD production of the Mk8 VW Golf GTI has started in Malaysia Prices for thes

The Hyundai i30N is the third best-selling hot hatch in Europe, according to data compiled by Jato Dynamics’ analyst Felipe Munoz. In the first half of 2020, Europe’s performance/hot hatch segment remains overwhelmingly dominated by the Volkswagen Golf GTI, which sold 5,640 units in the first six months of 2020. Following far behind is the Mercedes-AMG A35, with 3,611 units delivered. Trailing closely behind the A35 is the Hyundai i30N, with 3,425 units delivered. The BMW M135i and Ford Focus ST

Back in the early 90s, if you wanted to buy a performance car, you’d most probably choose the manual transmission option. The equivalent automatic option was probably heavier, slower-reacting, and had higher fuel consumption. My own uncle once told me back then, “In a sprint, my manual car would always be faster and more accelerative versus an automatic.” Those words stuck with me. Fast forward to today, and self-shifting transmissions have gotten so good, no human input could possibly match its

We previously spotted them in a spyshot just a few days ago but now Mercedes-Benz Malaysia officially launched the 2019 Mercedes-Benz B-Class without much fan-fare. The Mercedes-Benz B200 is only available in Progressive Line styling. The all-new B200 is powered by a Renault-sourced 1.3-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that is shared with the A200. The little engine is capable of producing 165 PS and 250 Nm of torque. With the car only available in Progressive Line, the B200 sports silver-pa