There’s a saying in the world of movies that goes something like, “Sequels aren’t as good as originals.” Some people call it the “Sequel Curse” and it’s a phrase I feel relevant to the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Mk8. The Volkswagen Golf Mk8 is, in my eyes, a sequel to the brilliant Golf Mk7, which was all-new from the ground up, spearheading the MQB platform that became the virtual spine for Volkswagen. The Mk8 builds upon that and sits on a revised version of the platform called MQB EVO. Also read:

Proton’s announcement that it will be looking to introduce its first production electric vehicle (EV) model by 2027 might sound like a long time coming but Proton once dabbled in EV technology at least ten years ago. Of course, almost all those past experiments and prototypes were nothing more than scuppered dreams that toyed with Malaysian car enthusiasts when they were auctioned off back in 2020. Despite the Proton EMAS eventually being pulled out of the auction, the same fate can’t be said fo

Renault Group, Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors; members of one of the world’s leading automotive alliances, have announced a common roadmap that’ll shape their directions with more cooperation towards 2030. Better late than never right? Also Read: Nissan Note e-Power: We drove Malaysia's most fuel-efficient car that you can't buy (yet); 2.8L/100km Continuing the Leader-Follower scheme defined in May 2020, select technology will be developed by one leading team with the support of the follower

We're right at the tail end of 2021, but the list of cars Malaysians have to look forward to isn't stopping short anytime soon: here's the preview of the locally-assembled (CKD Pekan, Pahang) 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf TSI R-Line. As tantalisingly close we were to the pair, let it be clear that they're yet to be launched, so prices are still yet to be announced. Owing to local assembly, expect prices for both cars to be slightly cheaper than the last-gen, imported Mk7.5 models. For refere

After a 7-year hiatus, Mazda is set to reintroduce a hotter, performance-oriented Mazda 3. The Hiroshima-based company didn’t say much, only going to as far as saying “Power comes to those who wait” on Twitter, in addition to a short 13-second video posted on YouTube. The video hints that the model will be launched on 8-July. Earlier this month, leaked dealer information revealed that Mazda is planning for a “Mazda3 HP PP Turbo”, hinting that the turbocharged mill is only destined for the sleeke

What you’re seeing here is not an official variant from Volkswagen, but rather a rendering of 'what if VW decides to deck the new Golf with a crossover treatment.' This rendering here is done by Kleber Silva, an automotive designer. At the 1989 Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen introduced the Golf Country – a four-wheel-drive Golf with lifted suspension. Only less than 8,000 units were made during its three years production because back then crossover wasn’t really a thing at that time. Back to the