Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has confirmed that its next-generation range of models will be electrified, focusing on mild-hybrids (MHEVs) first. Speaking on the matter at a recent media event in Kuantan, Denyu Bostandzhiev, Managing Director VPCM said: "No doubt the next-generation cars will be definitely mild-hybrids. Generally the technology in the group will be mildly electrified; this direction of course we will follow. I can assure you electrification is coming, we are now unde

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

While other carmakers announce price increases for their models, Proton just announced that it is giving up to RM 7,000 worth of discounts off all variants of the 2023 Proton X70. This comes following the introduction of a new variant to Proton’s highly successful C-segment SUV, the 1.5 TGDi Premium X. The latest and sixth X70 variant slots between the 1.5 TGDi Premium and 1.8 TGDi Premium X variants. To recap, these are the prices of the new 2023 Proton X70 range in Malaysia: 1.5 TGDi Standard:

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors Sdn Bhd (HSDM) recently delivered the much-awaited Hyundai Kona Electric to the first 13 customers in Malaysia. Ranging from Kona Electric Lite (e-Lite), Kona Electric Plus (e-Plus) and Kona Electric Max (e-Max), the new electric vehicles (EV) were presented to their owners during a key handover ceremony at the Sime Darby Auto Hyundai (SDAH) Ara Damansara showroom. The Kona Electric is an exciting B-segment sports utility vehicle in the EV market in Malaysia due to its

Like it or not, sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are here to stay - which means that the 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross is bound to be launched in Malaysia next year. So, before that happens, let's answer some burning questions and cross off (pun very much intended) any doubts you may have! First things first, how sure are you this is coming? A few months ago, the Corolla Cross made its world debut in Thailand and was subsequently launched in Indonesia and Vietnam. Somewhere along the line, it was spot

As you know, the Mazda 3 comes in two body types, a sedan and a hatchback (which distributor Bermaz Auto prefers to call it a Liftback). Nameplates aside, the Mazda 3 family actually includes an SUV (or if you insist, crossover). The Mazda CX-30 is essentially a jacked up, shorter wheelbase version of the Mazda 3. Distance between the wheels is 70 mm shorter, with a 40 mm taller ground clearance. The shorter wheelbase also means that the CX-30 has less legroom in the rear than in the Mazda 3, it