Volkswagen Golf R Variant debuts at LA motor show
The Volkswagen Golf R Variant has made its world debut at the 2014 Los Angeles motor show, marking the first time a Golf R has been introduced in the form of a wagon. Discounting the […]
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Volkswagen Golf R 400 confirmed for production?
Earlier this year, Volkswagen rolled out a super-Golf – dubbed the R 400 – and blew everyone’s mind away. Before them was a Volkswagen Golf which possessed power levels completely unheard of in the hot-hatch […]
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Volkswagen shows new 2.0 litre diesel engine with electric turbo, 10-speed DSG can handle 550 Nm
At the Vienna Motor Symposium in May, Volkswagen announced, amongst others, a new 240 PS 2.0 litre twin-turbo diesel engine and a 10-speed DSG. That engine will be found under the bonnet of the new […]
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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 the existing and […]
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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 series of measures the […]
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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. Chief designer Klaus Bischoff reportedly […]
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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 XL Sport was shown, […]
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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 them locally-assembled at DRB-Hicom’s plant […]
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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, and outlined the […]
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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, as well as […]
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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 existing ones. Customer cars […]
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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 by what the […]
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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 financing and insurance […]
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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 PS on a […]
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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 plant in Pekan, […]
