Confirming Wapcar’s earlier speculation, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has previewed the new locally-assembled (CKD) 2023 Volkswagen Golf R. Order books open today with an expected price range between RM 330,000 – RM 350,000, representing a huge reduction of circa RM 80k - RM 100k over the fully-imported model, previously listed at RM 431k, with additional equipment and features to boot too. Also read: The first CKD unit outside of Germany - 1 unit of Mk8 VW Golf R was produced in Pe

Malaysian distributor for Audi vehicles in Malaysia, PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHASAM) has just launched its Treat Your Audi aftersales campaign that offers Audi owners a suite of privileges and support for a safer and enhanced drive experience. The campaign, which runs from 1-July to 30-September 2023, will offer 30 specially selected Audi owners each month, a chance to win exclusive Audi merchandise. They will be selected based on a minimum spend of RM800 on an Audi Repair Package or Audi Plus

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.

Malaysia has just 3 electric vehicle (EV) models on sale today – Nissan Leaf, MINI Cooper SE 3-Door, and Porsche Taycan. The cheapest of the trio is the Nissan Leaf, it sells for RM 181,263, has a range of 311 km (NEDC method), powered by a 40 kWh battery that makes 150 PS – slightly more powerful than of a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated Honda Civic – but a lot more torque, at 320 Nm, identical to a Volkswagen Arteon R-Line 2.0 TSI. Next is the MINI Cooper SE 3-Door. For a supposedly very hip and

The first ever 2021 Honda City Hatchback made its global debut in Thailand earlier today. Following the same formula as the Toyota Yaris and Toyota Vios (sold as Yaris Ativ in Thailand), the City Hatchback will have an identical front-end as the City sedan, and will replace the Honda Jazz, which has been sold in this region for three generations. The fourth generation Honda Jazz however, will skip markets in the South East Asian ASEAN trade bloc, and is only limited to Japan, Europe, and China.

** This article is the personal experience of a 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK6 SE owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Han Eujin About my Volkswagen Golf GTI This is my 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK6 SE which I purchased back in 2018 from a second-hand dealer in Ipoh. This Volkswagen Golf GTI is the SE version, the last batch of facelifted MK6 arrived to Malaysia. Facelift include front DRL, sunroof, full-colour touch- screen infotainment system and standard 18” Detr