After a few months since it was first previewed here, the locally-assembled (CKD Pekan) 2024 VW Golf R finally has its confirmed pricing in Malaysia, starting from RM 332,900. This price includes the Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP), which offers owners 5 years of maintenance, a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty, and 5 years of roadside assistance. It is also the first time any Golf R is assembled outside of Wolfsburg, Germany. CKD assembly also makes it circa RM 20k cheaper than when the mode

In conjunction with celebrating 125 years of rich heritage and tyre innovation, Goodyear has introduced four new tyres for the Asia Pacific region, in line with its commitment toward sustainably producing the best tyres in the world. Nathaniel Madarang, President of Goodyear Asia Pacific said, “Asia Pacific has emerged as one of the world’s largest automotive markets and holds incredible potential. Goodyear’s innovative spirit and drive for excellence puts us at the epicentre of the mobility rev

There's a new name for it, but the recipe is familiar: this is the all-new 2023 Subaru Crosstrek (as it will be named globally now, it was known as the XV prior) that's just been launched in Indonesia. Sold in the sole 2.0 i-S EyeSight variant, prices for it start at IDR 549.5 million, roughly equivalent to RM 160,575. That's a circa 10% price hike, but that's also because, well, it's all-new. On the outside the kit is rich; LED headlights, LED fog lights, LED combination rear lights, and 18-inc

Malaysia specs 2022 Honda Civic FE is the most powerful in the region New Sensing suite adds LCDN feature 2D photos don't do the new design justice. Looks fantastic when viewed in person New interior's ergonomics and refinement is a big jump from previous Civic Put down whatever you’re doing because the all-new 2022 Honda Civic FE is finally here. Well not quite, with the launch still weeks or maybe months away (it should be launched Q1 2022), WapCar were among the privileged few that have got f

TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has launched the facelifted 2021 Renault Megane RS 300 Trophy, priced at RM 326,476 (OTR without insurance, with SST discount). The hot hatch will also be available for subscription, with monthly fee from RM 5,200 for a 3-year plan. The Renault Megane RS 300 Trophy features an upgraded 1.8-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that churns out 300 PS and 420 Nm of torque (compared to 280 PS/390 Nm from before), paired exclusively to a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (no more m

** This article is the personal experience of a 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mark 7 owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Suhanesh Chandra The term GTI has always carried a strong heritage with it. Ever since the first Volkswagen Golf Mark 1 GTI launched in 1976 till the latest Golf GTI Mark 8 that was unveiled recently, this model from Volkswagen has always been the benchmark for the hot hatches and other automakers have always been trying to surpass that benchmark.