Whether you want to call it a deep facelift or a new generation, the new petrol-powered 2024 MINI Cooper begins production at MINI Plant Oxford. The first unit was driven off the production line by Charlie Cooper, the grandson of John Cooper, the father of the Mini Cooper. While the all-new fully electric MINI Cooper E is built in China as part of a joint collaboration with GWM, the internal combustion MINI is manufactured in the UK. All three BMW Group UK manufacturing sites contribute to the p

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

Arguably one of the most popular German C-segment hatchbacks has returned to Malaysia, as Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has opened bookings for the new 2022 Volkswagen Golf TSI R-Line Mk8. Estimated prices for the CKD 2022 VW Golf Mk8 starts from RM 155k to RM 165k. The estimated prices are lower than the previous-generation Mk7.5 Golf as the model is now locally-assembled (CKD) at DRB-Hicom's plant in Pekan, Pahang. The previous-generation Mk7.5 Golf was imported (CBU) from Germany.

Here's the clearest indication that the locally-assembled (CKD) Mk8 Volkswagen Golf will be launched in Malaysia soon, as spy photos taken by an anonymous reader included a shot of the Golf’s vehicle identification number, or VIN in short. The vehicle’s VIN is essentially your car’s IC number and it contains a bunch of useful information, like fitted options to the vehicle, body colour, and origin of vehicle. Also Read: VIN, it's your car's 'IC number' and here's how to find it In the case of th

A recent report from Australia mentioned that the upcoming 2020 Volkswagen Golf Mk8 will drop the famed dual-clutch automatic in favour of a torque converter automatic. Wait, what? The report cites Volkswagen Australia that the main reason for the switch is due to emission regulations, or the lack of. Currently, Australia conforms to the Euro 5 emission standards, which is a tad bit more lenient than Europe’s 6d regulations. When the newer Euro 6d regulations commence on 1-January 2021, it also

How about a word association game? Just think of the word off the top of your head. Volkswagen! If it’s anything other than Golf, then hopefully this time Volkswagen will be able to change that. Here’s the eighth generation (Mk8) Golf, albeit in rendering and sketches. But fret not, all will be revealed on the 24th of October so mark your calendars. The Mk8 Golf sports a revamped exterior design, being more dynamic than before and yet still recognisable as a Golf from all sides. Inside, it has a