At the sidelines of the launch of the 2024 VW Touareg here in Malaysia today, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) confirms that a special edition Golf GTI to celebrate the model's 50th anniversary will be introduced here later this year. Take note however that GTI was specifically mentioned. Looking at VW's overseas line-up, there is a Golf Edition 50 – but this is however a non-GTI model, which are not available in Malaysia anymore. Presumably then, this means it'll be a local special edi
Sanjay
12.03.2024
Japanese publication famed for their spyshots and scoops, Best Car has come up with yet another zinger - the next-gen 2025 Toyota GR86 will apparently add on sedan and wagon bodystyles, among a host of other changes. According to the scoop, the publication states that 'multiple sources' have shared that development work of four-door variants of the GR86 has begun, albeit currently in the planning stages. The idea behind these rumoured variants are to capture a larger part of the market, a recipe
Sanjay
15.02.2024
In 2023, Toyota achieved a record-breaking sales year in Europe, delivering a total of 1,173,419 vehicles, including those carrying the Lexus badge. The Yaris Cross emerged as the top-selling product, with 195,569 units, followed by the Corolla family with 166,925 cars, and the C-HR with 117,552 vehicles shipped to customers. Never mind that, the real mindwarp is how the GR86 outsold the Prius by nearly double in the region last year; 4,041 units against 2,755 cars respectively! Just slightly be
Sanjay
29.01.2024
Marking its 50th anniversary since first going on sale, the facelifted 2024 VW Golf (Mk 8.5) has made its debut with an array of styling updates, a new infotainment system, updated driving assistance features and a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. The brand defining 2024 VW Golf now crucially receives 10 powertrain variants – relevant to Malaysia is likely one of four turbocharged petrol (TSI) variants. VW has yet to reveal specifics on each powertrain as more derivatives will be introduce
Arvind
24.01.2024
Subaru's stand at the ongoing Singapore Motor Show (which runs from 11- to 14-Jan 2023) is among the livelier ones in Suntec City Convention Centre, with spruced up models sitting in the limelight for all to see. Four models were unveiled: the Subaru BRZ STI, along with the Crosstrek, WRX Sedan, and WRX Wagon GT Edition. Subaru Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid GT Edition Subaru elevates the 2023 Crosstrek Hybrid by introducing the limited GT Edition trim, specially crafted for the e-BOXER 2.0i-S EyeSigh
Sanjay
12.01.2024
The current generation VW Golf GTI Mk8 is due for a mid-model lifecycle update. The Mk8 Golf GTI made its global debut in February 2020. Nearly four years later, a nip-and-tuck is necessary to keep the German hot hatch fresh. Ahead of today's opening of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA, VW hosted a preview of the new 2024 Golf GTI, colloquially referred to as the Mk 8.5 generation model. Wrapped in camouflage material, the new Mk 8.5 Golf GTI features a new front bumper whil
Hans
09.01.2024