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Passat CC R Line – Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” is the one chinese proverb that comes to mind when asked to describe the Volkswagen Passat CC R Line. No, not Ang Lee’s sword-weaving-through-the-tree-tops movie. The proverb literally means amazing ability that’s kept hidden …. and the closest equivalent to an English proverb is Wolf-in-Sheep’s-Clothing … …

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The Volkswagen Polo Sport – Are you Polo enough?

  Ahh, youth. The zest of life. Everyone will go through a phase where the spirit refuses to be bound; challenges are just steps in testing your creativity … you go where you want to go, however fast you want, you park where you want and the words “accident” and …

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The Volkswagen Cross Touran – Your vehicle in surviving a post-apocalyptic world

I’ve often wondered (especially after watching a zombie infested movie); what car would I like to be driving if the world ended yesterday and the only companion you get in the streets are infected humans? It has to be a car that’s frugal since petrol would probably be scarce and …

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The Volkswagen CC – Malaysian specifications revealed

Looks like June is shaping up to be a busy month for the Malaysian automotive scene. Earlier this month, we see Peugeot quietly introducing the 308 face lift and now word has it that Malaysians will soon be acquainted with the new CC. Introduced a few months earlier in Singapore, …

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The Volkswagen Jetta – A (Price) Class Above

Ok, let’s get the most obvious fact out of the way. At about RM155k on-the-road with insurance, this is effectively the most expensive C segment sedan you can buy in Malaysia. The next most obvious question is, is it blardy worth it? Now that is subjective …. after all, being …

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Volkswagen Polo Sedan – The most affordable VW in Malaysia yet

It sure has been a busy month in the Malaysia automotive world. First the Preve and now Volkswagen is footing its most affordable model yet: The Polo Sedan. Here’s some important specifications of the car for those considering to buy it:- Segment : B Powerplant : 1.6 litres Gearbox : …

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Volkswagen Passat – The Premium Camry Killer

There is no denying that the Toyota Camry is one of the most successful D segment vehicles in Malaysia. Based on Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) statistics for the month of October 2011 (sorry, try as I might, I couldn’t find a more up-to-date figure) shows there has been a total …

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