New Volkswagen models to adopt five-year life cycles
Staying still is moving backwards, some say. Volkswagen seems to agree with this, as it moves to implement a shorter five-year life cycle policy for its future core models, as opposed to …
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Volkswagen Expert programme – 10 German technicians to train local staff and diagnose issues
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) has introduced a new after sales initiative at its dealerships called the Volkswagen Expert programme, aimed at improving the brand's customer satisfaction. The scheme is part of the …
Volkswagen Passat B8 to spawn CC, Alltrack variants
The B8 Volkswagen Passat family is set to grow bigger with the inclusion of the next-generation CC and Alltrack variants, if a recent report from Car and Driver is to be believed. …
Ducati Testastretta DVT – first motorcycle engine with VVT thanks to Volkswagen technology
It seems we are starting to see the fruits of Audi's purchase of Ducati, both for the Italian motorcycle company and for the Volkswagen Group as a whole. Last month, the Volkswagen …
Volkswagen Polo, Jetta CKD to be exported next year
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) MD Armin Keller also let slip during yesterday's media briefing that the company is looking to export the Volkswagen Polo 1.6, Polo Sedan and Jetta – all of …
Volkswagen Malaysia outlines customer satisfaction measures – up service capacity, offer courtesy cars
Amidst the local recall of the Beetle and claimed resolution of DSG-related issues, Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) MD Armin Keller reiterated the company's commitment to its customers at a press briefing today, …
Volkswagen Beetle – further info on Malaysian recall
In addition to claiming that all DSG-related issues have been resolved, Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) managing director Armin Keller also briefed members of the media today regarding the recent Volkswagen Beetle recall, …
Volkswagen Malaysia – all DSG issues resolved
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) MD Armin Keller has said to members of the media at a press briefing today that all DSG-related issues have been resolved, for new cars as well as …
Volkswagen Malaysia recalls Beetle – 2,134 affected
A recall has been issued by Volkswagen Malaysia, advising all owners of the Beetle to bring their cars in to official service centres nationwide. A total of 2,134 units will be affected …
Volkswagen Financial Services arrives in Malaysia
Volkswagen Financial Services AG (VFS), Europe's largest provider of automobile-related financial services, has arrived in Malaysia, operating through its wholly-owned subsidiary Volkswagen Capital Advisory (VCA). The newly set-up company will provide vehicle …
Volkswagen XL Sport gets a 200 PS Ducati V2 engine!
Now this is something that’s properly exciting – the Volkswagen XL Sport concept. Imagine if the ultra-efficient Volkswagen XL1 (111 km/l, limited to 250 units) married the ultra-fast Ducati 1199 Superleggera (200 …
Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid and Volkswagen Jetta GP local assembly to begin in November?
We saw something interesting in DRB-Hicom's Annual Report 2014 which was released earlier this month. Look at page 93 for the section on HICOM Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. HAMM operates a …
Volkswagen Tristar – no ordinary Transporter, this
It’s called the Tristar, but it’s not from the brand with that logo. Rather, it’s a pick-up concept from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, based on the company’s current T platform. The study, which …
Volkswagen Passat GTE plug-in hybrid unveiled
Here's Wolfsburg's third plug-in hybrid model after the limited-run XL1 and the Golf GTE - the Volkswagen Passat GTE, which is going to next month's Paris motor show. Sedan and estate versions …
Volkswagen Vento sedan facelift unveiled in India
The Volkswagen Vento facelift has been unveiled in India, following the update of its boot-less sibling, the Polo. The Vento is of course known in Malaysia as the Volkswagen Polo Sedan, where …
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack to debut at Paris 2014
The latest variant of Volkswagen's MQB-based Mk7 Golf family is the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, which is essentially a higher-riding version of a Volkswagen Golf wagon with off-roader bits and 4MOTION all wheel …
Volkswagen Polo GTI facelift gets upgraded to 1.8 TSI
These are the first photos of the Volkswagen Polo GTI Mk5 facelift, released quite a few months after the vanilla Polo facelift was revealed in January this year. As suggested by earlier …
Volkswagen Group Malaysia Clutch Replacement campaign – special package price at RM1,888
Volkswagen Group Malaysia has launched a new Clutch Replacement campaign this month, offering Volkswagen owners that are out of warranty to replace their DSG clutch at a special package price of RM1,888 …
Thailand set to approve Volkswagen factory – report
Reuters has reported, citing German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, that Thailand is set to approve the construction of a Volkswagen factory near the port of Bangkok, and that a decision from the …
Volkswagen Lamando debuts in China: it’s a ‘Jetta CC’
As early as February 2013, we told you about Volkswagen's plans to introduce an MQB-based 'four-door coupe' - a 'Golf/Jetta CC' of sorts. Then it got real - the New Midsize Coupe …
