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The annual Volkswagen Fest, better known as ‘Volks Fest’ will return for the third year running. Happening this weekend from 30-August to 1-September, this year’s Volks Fest will once again take place at the familiar grounds of Setia City Convention Centre in Shah Alam. Apart from the usual parade of classic air-cooled Volkswagen models as well as customized present day Volkswagen models, this year’s event will also see the launch of Das WeltAuto – the certified pre-owned cars division Volkswage

Robert

Aug 26, 2019

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) will be investigating a woman’s Twitter allegations that she was sexually harassed by a police officer at a Putrajaya roadblock. Putrajaya district chief, ACP Mohd Fadzil Ali said in a statement that authorities have received 2 police reports from the victim and the officer involved in the case respectively. Also read: Police officers suspended for sexually harassing women at roadblocks According to the statement, the police officer involved first made a police

Jerrica

Mar 29, 2021

As Suzuki is preparing to make its return to Malaysia with Naza Eastern Motors, Suzuki’s operations in India – its largest and most important market – has opened a new 250,000 units per year extension to its Gujarat plant. Known as Plant C, it’s the third and newest section of the Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG) plant. It is wholly owned by Suzuki Motor Corporation and is run separately from its other associate company Maruti Suzuki India Limited. Plant C will produce mostly the Dzire

Hans

Apr 5, 2021

Suzuki Motor Corporation’s Myanmar subsidiary, Suzuki Thilawa Motor will be constructing a new plant. Located in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone, the new plant is scheduled to go online from September 2021. Despite selling just 4 models – Carry, Ciaz, Ertiga, and Swift, Suzuki Myanmar has managed to capture a whopping 60.3% of the market, with 13,206 units sold. The new plant is capable of outputting 40,000 units annually. Considering Myanmar’s annual total industry volume of roughly 20,000 un

Eric

Mar 30, 2020

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has revised its forecast for 2020’s total industry volume (TIV), the industry term for total new car sales, from 607,000 units to 400,000 units due to the on-going MCO. The reduction represents a 34 percent reduction in annual sales. The last time Malaysia’s TIV dropped below the 500,000 psychological barrier was in 2007, with 487,176 units sold. Last year, the TIV was 604,287 units, up 1 percent from 2018. MAA president Datuk Aishah Ahmad said the move

Hans

May 1, 2020

According to Jato Dynamic’s monthly report, the Renault Clio, with 24,915 units registered, has dethroned the Volkswagen Golf, which recorded 24,735 registrations, as the best-selling car in Europe in February 2020. Based on the collected statistics, the effect of Covid-19 has yet affected car sales in Europe the previous month. February registered a 7 percent drop in car sales compared to 7.6 percent in January though analysers are anticipating a larger drop in coming months. But the more shock

Jerrica

Apr 2, 2020

A report by Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, revealed that the most popular automotive colour in the world is none other than white. Looks like white is not only popular in Malaysia but all over the world as well. According to the report, white colour vehicles has a 38 percent of the market share followed by the colour black, which has a 19 percent market share. The popularity of the colour grey has grown by 2 percent this year compared to 2019, the colour follows

Jerrica

Dec 20, 2020

According to a report from The World Bank, Malaysia Economic Monitor, June 2015 - Transforming Urban Transport, working class Malaysians are estimated to waste about 1 million wasted hours annually stuck in traffic congestions per day. The time spent stuck in traffic could have been used more productively, like putting another hour in at work or catching up on social activities. The hours wasted also comes at a cost, this is what economists know as “opportunity cost”. Wasting 1 million hours col

Jerrica

Feb 10, 2020

Here’s another sign pointing towards SUVs becoming the norm. According to a report by Automotive News Europe, Volkswagen has decided to discontinue the Volksawagen Passat sedan and Volksawagen Arteon when the models reach the end of their lifecycle in 2023. The Volkswagen Arteon, both the liftback and Shooting Brake, will also face the axe. However, the report by Automotive News Europe mentioned that the Passat Variant (estate/wagon) will carry on for another generation. It is reported that Volk

Shaun

Nov 30, 2020

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) telah melancarkan kempen Trade-Up yang memberikan kemudahan jualan semula kepada pelanggan Volkswagen. Kempen ini dilancarkan melalui syarikat rasmi kenderaan terpakai Volkswagen, Das WeltAuto. Kempen Trade-Up ini dikhususkan untuk mereka yang ingin menukar ke kenderaan Volkswagen yang baru. Mereka yang memiliki Volkswagen Touran, Cross Touran, Sharan, Passat CC dan Passat B7 kini boleh mendapat nilai jualan semula yang menarik melalui Volkswagen Malaysi

Faisal

Oct 6, 2020

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) dengan sukacitanya mengumumkan pengurangan harga sehingga RM 9,484 berikutan pengumuman pengecualian cukai penjualan. Harga baru tersebut akan berkuat kuasa pada 15 Jun hingga 31 Disember 2020. Model Volkswagen yang dipasang secara tempatan (CKD) adalah Polo, Vento, Tiguan dan Passat, manakala barisan model Golf (R-Line, GTI dan R) diimport sepenuhnya (CBU). Dengan pengecualian cukai jualan, pelanggan dapat menikmati penjimatan sehingga RM 3,881 bagi Tig

Haris

Jun 12, 2020

The current Volkswagen Tiguan has been on sale here since 2017, and it desperately needs a facelift, particularly in the safety department if it wants to fight the likes of Proton X70 and Honda CR-V. Details on the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan are sparse, but Volkswagen has released the teaser image sketch above, showing an entirely new front end that has the vibe of the recently launched 2020 Volkswagen Passat. The facelifted front end is consistent with the leaked spy shot of the facelifted Volkswag

Zamil Syaheer

Apr 17, 2020

The new 2020 Volkswagen Passat facelift (B8 generation) made its local debut last week with less power but with an even more affordable price tag. But what else is new on the Passat? Here’s a quick comparison. The biggest change with the new Passat's line-up is that it has only one variant on sale, the 2.0 TSI Elegance, the 1.8 TSI is now discontinued. Thus, our comparison is only between the high-spec pre-facelift, Passat 2.0 TSI Highline, to the current 2.0 TSI Elegance. Up front, the new Pass

Jerrica

Jan 15, 2020

Priority claims approval No excess fees No betterment cost Agreed value of up to 10 years Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today announced the launch of its insurance programme, the Volkswagen Insurance Plan or “VIP”. Benefits of VIP motor insurance policy include prioritised claim approval, roadside assistance with 24-hour emergency towing, and assurance that repair work is conducted at authorised Volkswagen body and paint centres, in accordance to Volkswagen repair standards with only

Hans

Sep 5, 2019

At the ongoing 2019 Frankfurt International Motor Show, Volkswagen has unveiled its brand new logo, alongside the new ID.3. “The new brand design marks the start of the new era for Volkswagen,” says Jürgen Stackmann, Member of the Brand Board of Management responsible for Sales, Marketing and After-Sales. “By formulating new content and with new products, the brand is undergoing a fundamental transformation towards a future with a neutral emission balance for everyone. Now is the right time to m

Eric

Sep 11, 2019

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) telah melancarkan promosi jualan 11.11 untuk Passat Elegance dan Tiguan Allspace Highline. Jualan secara dalam talian (online) ini akan dilakukan di lawan rasmi dan laman Facebook Volkswagen Malaysia. Pembeli yang berminat hanya perlu menekan ‘like’ pada salah satu model untuk mendapat rebat 11.11 yang eksklusif. Pembeli boleh mula menempah melalui eShowroom Volkswagen pada 11 November iaitu esok untuk menebus rebat tersebut. Untuk maklumat anda, tempaha

Faisal

Nov 10, 2020

Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle adalah sebuah kereta yang ikonik. Tidak hairanlah jika kereta ini pernah dinobatkan sebagai Antara Kereta Paling Berpengaruh Seabad. Pengaruh Volkswagen Beetle memang kuat, lagi lagi dipopularkan oleh gaya kehidupan hippie. Di Malaysia, ‘The Bug’ ini masih menjadi buruan peminat-peminat kereta klasik. Namun begitu, Volkswagen telah mengumumkan bahawa mereka telah menamatkan pengeluaran Volkswagen Beetle pada tahun 2019. Ini suatu pengumuman yang mengejutkan se

Haris

Jul 24, 2020

A recent report from Australia mentioned that the upcoming 2020 Volkswagen Golf Mk8 will drop the famed dual-clutch automatic in favour of a torque converter automatic. Wait, what? The report cites Volkswagen Australia that the main reason for the switch is due to emission regulations, or the lack of. Currently, Australia conforms to the Euro 5 emission standards, which is a tad bit more lenient than Europe’s 6d regulations. When the newer Euro 6d regulations commence on 1-January 2021, it also

Eric

Jun 22, 2020

From now on, Volkswagen’s most powerful cars will bear a very different looking R. This is because Volkswagen R has launched a brand new R logo. The letter R is now stripped down to its essential components giving it a more distinct and sleek look. Klaus Bischoff, Head of Volkswagen Design Centre, and his team developed the new R logo together with Technical Development and the Volkswagen R Marketing Team. As the sportiest part of Volkswagen, designers carefully drew the R to be characterised by

Jerrica

Oct 8, 2019

As part of the year-long celebration for the outgoing Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia launches the “Win the Icon” Instagram contest. The contest will run between 1st October 2019 to 30th November 2019 and will see VPCM giveaway a VW Beetle to the winner. The “Win the Icon” contest rides on the VW’s tagline “Better experienced than explained” which will focus on encouraging contestants to test drive the car. All interested participants have to do is follow the following step

Jerrica

Oct 2, 2019

Volkswagen Tiguan was launched here back in 2017, adding a European flavor to the hotly contested C-segment market, dominated by the likes of Proton X70, Honda CR-V, and Mazda CX-5. The Volkswagen Tiguan in Malaysia is locally assembled at Volkswagen’s factory at Pekan and is certified as an Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV), available in three variant, all powered by the same 1.4-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine mated to 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. With that being said, the Tiguan certai

Zamil Syaheer

Apr 8, 2020

Honda City is Honda’s volume leader in the non-national B-segment market, having sold a total of 31,357 units last year. The popularity is attributed to a well-rounded package and specification that people have come to expect from the H brand. (2017 Honda City Gallery | Specifications | Full Review) Honda City Trailing behind with 23,986 units is the original B-segment favorite, the Toyota Vios. Having launched early last year, it is the best Vios on sale yet as it is well-equipped now. (2019 To

Zamil Syaheer

Apr 7, 2020

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is ushering in this Chinese New Year with special savings on selected models. Model Savings up to (RM) Monthly Repayment (RM) Polo 4,000 725 Vento Comfortline 8,000 783 Vento Highline 4,000 894 Golf R-Line 2,000 1,750 Tiguan Highline 2,000 1,675 Beetle Sport 5,000 1,505 Monthly calculation based on 9-year loan tenure with 10% down payment and based on 2.5% interest rate. Subject to terms & conditions while stocks last. For those considering the Tiguan (H

Eric

Jan 3, 2020

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia has taken further steps to digitalise its aftersales by launching the Online Service Booking and Service Cam services. Online Service Booking allows customers to book their service appointments from the comfort of their homes. Available on both desktop and mobile, customers would only need to select their preferred dealership, preferred date and time, and key in their vehicle details. An aftersales advisor will be in touch to confirm the appointment booking. Ne

CY Foong

Oct 22, 2020

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) announced on their official Instagram that majority of their service centres nationwide have received MITI’s approval to reopen for business. Volkswagen is one of many brands that announced that service centres are now open for appointment. Amongst others are Mercedes-Benz’s Cycle & Carriage Bintang and Hap Seng Star, Hyundai, UMW Toyota, and Lexus Malaysia. The service centres will be putting the safety of their customers at the forefront by practicing

Jerrica

Apr 23, 2020

Membeli-belah atas talian kini semakin menjadi pilihan bagi konsumer untuk membeli apa sahaja, terutama sekali disebabkan oleh kekangan pandemik. Bagi peminat Volkswagen, berita baik untuk anda! Kini anda boleh membuat pesanan atas talian dan dapatkan kenderaan idaman anda dihantar terus ke pintu rumah! Keselamatan kini menjadi keutamaan bagi semua dan dengan filosofi Volkswagen “people first”, servis penghantaran ke rumah ini memastikan pembeli dapat menerima kenderaan mereka dengan yakin dan s

Mersita

Jun 3, 2020

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia didapati telah menggugurkan Volkswagen Vento secara senyap di Malaysia. Walaubagaimanapun, tiada sebarang maklumat mengenai penggantinya dapat disahkan. Sedan segmen B tersebut merupakan model Volkswagen mampu milik dengan harga serendah RM 84,449 bagi varian paling asas iaitu varian Comfortline. Namun begitu, pasaran Amerika Selatan sudah pun menerima pengganti VW Vento iaitu Volkswagen Virtus; sebuah model kembar sedan bagi model hatchback VW Polo Mk6. Walaub

Haris

Jan 5, 2021

Following Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) axing the Mk5 Polo from its local line-up, the title of oldest model goes to its sedan twin, the Volkswagen Vento. Now, it appears that the time for the Vento is also up in Malaysia. A quick check on the Volkswagen website shows that the Vento has been removed from the local line-up. The model was one of the most affordable Volkswagen cars in Malaysia with prices starting from RM 84,449 for the Comfortline variant. It first arrived here as the

CY Foong

Jan 5, 2021

Berikutan keputusan Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) yang menghentikan jualan Polo Mk5 pada Oktober yang lalu, kini tiba giliran Volkswagen Vento pula. Sekilas pandang, laman rasmi Volkswagen Malaysia menunjukkan bahawa model Vento telah tiada di dalam barisan model tempatan. Dengan harga RM 84,449 buat varian Comfortline, Vento merupakan model Volkswagen yang paling murah di Malaysia. Mengimbau kembali, model ini dilancarkan pada tahun 2012 sebagai Polo Sedan. Sewaktu model facelift ya

Faisal

Jan 5, 2021

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has opened bookings for the updated B8 Passat. According to the booking page, it appears that VPCM has streamlined the Passat line-up to just one variant – the 2.0 TSI Elegance. Under the hood, expect to see a carried over 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine that does 220 PS from 4,500 rpm to 6,200 rpm and 350 Nm from 1,500 rpm to 4,400 rpm, mated to a wet-type 6-speed dual-clutch automatic. To recap, the updated B8 Passat made its global deb

Eric

Dec 26, 2019