MINI presents a forward-looking design called Charismatic Simplicity for its upcoming all-electric model family. This design language prioritises essential elements for a sleek and minimalistic aesthetic. Though, yes, MINI's describes it as a 'new model family', the cars themselves look a lot like Countryman- and Cooper-sized products. Semantics aside, a lot of it is pretty nice. Characterised by uniquely-MINI design features, it also integrates sustainable manufacturing into the whole design el

Alongside its regular TSI variant, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has also launched the new 2022 Volkswagen GTI Mk8 in Malaysia. The new hot hatch is priced from RM 211,698. The reduction in price was possible as the Mk8 Golf GTI is now locally-assembled (CKD) at DRB-Hicom's facility in Pekan, Pahang. Malaysia is the first country outside of Germany and China to produce the Golf GTI. Previous generations of the iconic GTI were imported (CBU) from Germany. Also Read: This is proof that

Malaysians said goodbye to these 12 models in 2021 Some were discontinued due to poor sales, others due to age Which will you miss fondly? Once again, the big blue planet that we currently reside on has made its full orbit around the sun and the year 2020 v2.0 2021 ends. While some might remain optimistic that 2022 might be better with a huge array of upcoming models, we’d like to dedicate this article to the cars that won’t make it into the new year. Some of these models were revered by their o

It’s December and Car of the Year awards are being handed out. Over in Japan, the Mk8 Volkswagen Golf has won Japan’s 2021 Import Car of the Year award. According to JCOTY’s committee, the reason why the Mk8 Golf won is due to its excellent packaging, powertrain, and driving performance. In addition to that, the Mk8 Golf’s 4V mild hybrid (MHEV) powertrain was also praised for its strong performance. Also Read: VW Golf Mk8 to launch in more RHD countries, Malaysia by 2H 2021 The Mk8 Golf claimed

The Honda Jazz is also known as Fit in some regions, and it’s a bit of a funny story as to how the name ‘Jazz’ came about. Honda originally intended the name to be ‘Fitta’, and upon discovering that it is a slang word for vagina in Swedish, they decided to go with a different nameplate instead. It’s even funnier when the intended slogan for the Honda Jazz/Fit was ‘Small on the outside, big on the inside.’ Oh boy. Anyway, compared to other Honda models like the Civic or Accord, the Jazz hasn’t be

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