The Volkswagen Golf 7.5 launched – Too expensive?
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) showcased the new Volkswagen Golf variants this morning and is now accepting bookings for them. You can get more details from Volkswagen Malaysia’s website. Four variants are available for booking ; Golf 1.4 TSI (Sportline and R-line variants) The Golf 1.4 TSI is available in …
The Hyundai Elantra and Elantra Sport – Covering all Bases
Having worked in a (South) Korean brand company for a number of years, I believe I have some insight on how Koreans market their products; They are very customer-focused. Almost all that they do, they ask themselves, “what does the market want?” and proceed to find answers to it. I’ve …
Bruised, Battered but Better and Stronger – VW looks on to 2018
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill I find that quote to be apt in describing the ups and downs of Volkswagen Malaysia. From a high of 13,003 units sold in 2012, VW’s sales numbers dropped to 6,048 …
Charging stations for EVs and PHEVs – Good on Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, Bad for Mercedes-Benz users
Recently we have seen a few images of BMW Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)s occupying the Mercedes-Benz charging stations in Bangsar Shopping Centre shared by our friends at EvoMalaysia and initially, it was a bit of a harmless tease at Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM). Over time, more images appeared, some showing all …
The BMW BMW 5 Series Hybrid with eDrive Technology 530e – launched
BMW Group Malaysia today introduced the first-ever BMW 5 Series Hybrid with eDrive Technology. The All-New BMW 530e Sport is the fifth BMW iPerformance model to be introduced in the country, further reinforcing the premium automaker’s expertise in Plug-in Hybrid Technology. Mr. Raymond Tan, Head of Sales, BMW Malaysia …
The new Volvo XC60 – launched
407HP, 640Nm of torque. Take a moment for your brain to process those numbers. Not impressed? Let’s consider performance oriented vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43’s 3.0litre V6 engine that’s able to produce 367hp and a max torque of 520Nm. Or a Porche Macan GT S which offers 360 …
The all-new KIA Picanto – launched
To kick-start the first chapter of 2018, Naza Kia Malaysia has unveiled the All-New Kia Picanto. Here are some quick facts about it;- It’s the third generation of Picanto the only new non-national brand in the local A-segment designed to look modern, presented with futuristic details and sportier image. “The …