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

Launching on 10-March 2023 Pricing to be confirmed at launch Estimated to be cheaper than before Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has previewed the 2023 Nissan Leaf facelift EV, with an estimated price from RM 169k. Previously, the pre-facelift Nissan Leaf was priced at RM 175,800. Revealed in 2022, the Nissan Leaf facelift received a minor nip and tuck with Nissan's latest logo on the front grille and rear tailgate as well as the redesigned 17-inch wheels. Other subtle tweaks are the slightly revi

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has begun delivering the first batch of Ora Good Cat electric vehicles (EV) to its customers. As part of the festive season, the car was dressed in a giant transparent 'gift box' that made its way around Klang Valley. First batch Ora Good Cat owners who pre-ordered the car prior to the official launch on 28 November 2022 received a surprise personal door-to-door delivery from GWM. Just in time for the holidays, Ora Good Cat customers get to enjoy and drive their E

CKD work underway at Go Auto's facility in Gurun, Kedah BEVs and PHEVs to be offered Spare parts warehouse in Klang Valley Earlier today, Great Wall Motor (GWM) marked their return to Malaysia after a brief hiatus. This time around, GWM is represented by a new management. The Baoding-based company is now represented by Great Wall Motor Sales Malaysia Sdn Bhd and they have big plans for Malaysia. Here’s 5 quick facts you need to know about GWM in Malaysia. CKD is in the works In order for GWM to

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

In Japan, the Honda Jazz is sold as the Honda Fit. With SUVs and their smaller imitators of crossovers becoming a fast growing segment, Honda saw it fit to dress up their Fit with crossover-esque styling, and gave it a fitting name, the Honda Fit Crosstar. To recap, the all-new fourth generation Honda Jazz/Fit has just made its world premiere at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. The model will go on sale in February 2020 so details on powertrain and body dimensions are still not available, but we know