In fashion, there is a commonly used quote that reads “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” meaning something that stands the test of time, is usually simple, purposeful and without unnecessary frippery. The Volkswagen Arteon befits the expression. Underneath its beautiful skin - arguably the most beautiful sedan ever made by Volkswagen - it is an uncomplicated, powerful and focused product; a car that objectively outperforms all its competitors, for less. However, a lack of ADAS features

If you want a long-lasting car, then a Toyota or an American pick-up truck is your best bet, according to industry research website iSeecars.com. Now in its tenth year, their annual 'Longest-Lasting Cars' study analysed over 260 million cars sold between 2012 and 2022 to determine which cars were most likely to survive very high mileages. The study found that pick-up trucks dominate the list, with 10 of the 23 longest-lasting vehicles made up by them, and Toyota makes plenty of reliable cars, wi

As the flagship sedan in Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) range, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line 4Motion deserves the best and that’s now the case as it’s been updated with IQ.Drive technology. The bump in equipment also sees the pricing bumped up to RM 301,012. This sees the sole Arteon variant here now packing Front Assist and adaptive cruise control together with a wireless charging port for added convenience. Under the hood and shell, performance figures remain unchanged. That see

If you have a budget of around RM 250k and you’re looking for family car that’s not an SUV, you’d naturally steer towards the established compact execs like the BMW 320i and Mercedes-Benz C200. But there is an alternative, and that is the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line. The 2020 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line is positioned above the Volkswagen Passat as a premium offering, an alternative to the usual compact executives. Should you be eyeing for one, we’ve rounded up the pros and cons to help with your

Yesterday, we saw the Malaysian launch of the swoopy 2020 VW Arteon after a long wait. Of course, the burning question remains: how does it stack up against its conservative stablemate, the Passat R-Line and the equally-flowy Audi A5 Sportback? Different prices, but one may just be the unexpected bargain. Read on to find out! Performance: Audi has the most punch Sure, all of them are turbocharged four-pots, but Audi trumps on power here - 252 PS and 370 Nm means it makes a full 60 PS and 50 Nm m

- Successor to the Volkswagen CC returns under a new Arteon name - Open for bookings, estimated prices RM290k – RM310k - Only one CBU (from Germany) variant available – 2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line - Powertrain shared with Golf R, interior shared with Passat Following its preview at November’s Premium Auto Car Expo in Setia Alam, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia have announced that it is now accepting pre-bookings for the Volkswagen Arteon. Like the previous Volkswagen CC, the Arteon is based on the