Confirming Wapcar’s earlier speculation, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has previewed the new locally-assembled (CKD) 2023 Volkswagen Golf R. Order books open today with an expected price range between RM 330,000 – RM 350,000, representing a huge reduction of circa RM 80k - RM 100k over the fully-imported model, previously listed at RM 431k, with additional equipment and features to boot too. Also read: The first CKD unit outside of Germany - 1 unit of Mk8 VW Golf R was produced in Pe

Roughly three years after its first introduction in CBU form, Bermaz Motors has now pulled the covers of the 2023 Mazda CX-30 CKD. The locally assembled (Kulim, Kedah) 2023 CX-30 CKD now takes centre stage with lower prices and a streamlined four variants (previously five) at the following prices: 2023 Mazda CX-30 CKD Variant Price (RM) - Metallic Price (RM) - Premium 2.0G 2WD Standard 128,109 130,109 2.0G 2WD High 136,109 138,109 2.0G 2WD High+ 146,109 148,109 2.0G 2WD High+ Premium 156,109 158

The 2022 Lexus NX is one of Lexus’ most successful models to ever hit its home market, which historically is not a bright spot for the brand, as wealthy Japanese buyers overwhelmingly prefer a Mercedes-Benz or a BMW. The reasons behind the latest Lexus SUV’s ability to win over buyers who would have otherwise gone a German marque have already been covered in our earlier post. The waiting period for the Lexus NX in Japan has now swelled to 2 years, an issue that is amplified by the shortage in se

Globally, 56 million vehicles were sold in 2020 and while each country has its own best-selling car, there can only be one winner in terms of worldwide sales. Unsurprisingly, it’s the Toyota Corolla which sold 1.15 million units last year. This is according to data provided by Felipe Munoz, a global automotive analyst at JATO Dynamics who also runs @carindustryanalysis on social media. Toyota has 3 of its models in the top 5. In addition to the Corolla, the RAV4 and Camry were placed 2nd and 5th

Last year, Hyundai Motor Group sold 3.74 million cars across the globe. As of March 2021, in its home market, both Hyundai and Kia have almost a 80 percent market share. As impressive as it may seem, Hyundai is struggling to stay afloat in China. Also Read: Hyundai-Kia’s 80% market share worries Korea, Malaysia indifferent with Proton/Perodua Sales of Hyundai in China have been declining since 2017, dropping from 1.14 million units in 2016 to 785,006 units in 2017. Last year, amidst the Covid-19

The eighth-generation of Volkswagen's iconic hatchback, the Mk8 VW Golf, makes its official launch in Singapore. Two variants are available at launch, the Golf Mild Hybrid 1.5 eTSI - with three equipment packages (Life, Life Plus, and R-Line) - and the Golf GTI. What's new outside? Starting outside, the classic Golf body lines remain, wrapped with modern touches like LED headlights (standard across the range) in front. The Golf's distinctive C-pillar design remains very much intact when viewed s