The Volkswagen Golf R – Making life a little bit more special
They say that a car is a reflection of its owner’s personality. No matter what type or make, we enthusiasts see our ride as our ‘sayang’ and a unique representation of who we are. Much like how we dress, where we stay, what we eat, the cars we drive becomes …
Expensive plug-in hybrid battery costs – Not everything is as it seems
As someone involved in the business of supplying equipment, I can say that not all customers are easy to deal with. Some can be extremely unreasonable & make ludicrous demands of you, failing which they either threaten to harm your business on social media or just outright do it. …
The Proton X70 – The Proton True Game Changer
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic – Arthur C.Clarke It sure feels magical being in the X70, Proton’s first SUV. Well, depending on who you ask, the “Proton’s” part is contentious since this is a re-skinned Geely Boyue. Still, it carries a Proton badge and has a unique …
The Volkswagen Mk 7.5 Golf GTI – In the Naughty List
Recently I had to deal with a social media outrage where one of my customers took to Facebook to share his dissatisfaction of my company’s product and services. To put it simply, there was a mismatch of expectations in the durability of the product which was purchased quite a while ago & …
The Road Towards Customer Service Excellence – More is needed for the Volkswagen Cares Customer Loyalty Program
At an automotive event recently, a senior journalist confided in me that he has lots of admiration for Volkswagen vehicles and as one who has tested & reviewed numerous models, a VW never fails to put a smile on his face. As we all knew the DSG along with a …
Breathing life to the engine: NEUTO Dry Hydrogen Auto Therapy
It goes without saying that the purchase of a vehicle is one of the heaviest investments one can make in life, more so in Malaysia and Singapore where car prices are significantly higher than other parts of the world so many of us take extra care in maintaining it properly. …
The Golf 1.4 TSI R-line – A perspective from a Golf Mk6 owner
I’m feeling a little nostalgic. I have with me the Golf Mk7.5 which was introduced to Malaysian shores on April this year. I have to admit that when I first saw it being unveiled, I wasn’t that impressed. Too many lines that makes the front look a tad too fussy …