Tag: Volkswagen

Volkswagen to work with Xpeng on E/E architecture for use in VW’s CMP-based EVs produced from 2026

Xpeng has announced it has entered into a framework agreement with the Volkswagen Group to jointly develop an electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture. This will be used in Volkswagen’s China Main Platform (CMP) that will underpin the company’s electric vehicles (EVs) set to be produced in China from 2026. In its official release, Xpeng said its E/E [...]read moreVolkswagen to work with Xpeng on E/E architecture for use in VW’s CMP-based EVs produced from 2026

2024 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line on display at Volkswagen Tour at 1 Utama New Wing until April 21

Launched last month, the Volkswagen Touareg R-Line is making its first public appearance at the Volkswagen Tour showcase, returning to 1 Utama this week, from today until Sunday, April 21. The flagship SUV will be displayed alongside the Arteon R-Line 4Motion, Mk8 Golf GTI and Tiguan Allspace. The showcase, located at the New Wing, Oval [...]read more2024 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line on display at Volkswagen Tour at 1 Utama New Wing until April 21

GALERI: Volkswagen Touareg R-Line 2024 di Malaysia – CKD; 3.0L TSI V6 340 PS; dari RM472k dengan VAP

Selepas berita pelancarannya yang disiarkan pada 12 Mac lalu, kini kami bawakan pula galeri penuh bagi Volkswagen Touareg baharu. Ditawarkan dengan varian tunggal R-Line, SUV lima-tempat duduk generasi ketiga ini adalah model pemasangan tempatan (CKD) dari Pekan, Pahang, (pertama yang diproduksi dari luar Eropah) dan berharga atas jalan RM472,272 tanpa insurans. Ia juga didatangkan dengan [...]read moreGALERI: Volkswagen Touareg R-Line 2024 di Malaysia – CKD; 3.0L TSI V6 340 PS; dari RM472k dengan VAP

2024 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line in Malaysia gallery – CKD; 340 PS 3.0L TSI V6; priced fr RM472k with VAP

Here’s a full gallery of the five-seat Volkswagen Touareg, which made a return to Malaysia after being launched last month. Offered here in a sole R-Line variant, the facelifted third-generation SUV is locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang (for the first time outside of Europe) and is priced at RM472,272 on-the-road without insurance. That figure [...]read more2024 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line in Malaysia gallery – CKD; 340 PS 3.0L TSI V6; priced fr RM472k with VAP

Sending A Mini With Tracks To Antartica Sure Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time

Of all the goofy and delightful vehicles to ever wander the of Antarctica and the Arctic, I never thought I would come across a vehicle seemingly less-suited to the icy wastes than Australia’s Volkswagen Beetle. But the Australians who brought the Bug to the continent really out did themselves with a Morris Mini Minor—on tracks, [...]read moreSending A Mini With Tracks To Antartica Sure Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time

Weekend Car Buying Roundup April 06, 2024

Photo: Cars & Bids The Volkswagen Phaeton is one of those cars that, at least on some level, everyone who knows it exists wants to experience. It’s basically a Bentley with a Volkswagen badge, and these days, even a Phaeton W12 can be temptingly cheap. Then again, there’s a reason they’ve depreciated so much. As [...]read moreWeekend Car Buying Roundup April 06, 2024

Kia’s Bold New K4 Hatchback Will Surprisingly Be Sold In The U.S.

Screenshot: Kia America/ YouTube Kia just announced its new compact sedan and Forte replacement, the head-turning K4, which comes as a bit of a surprise given that crossovers are the current hot topic. What’s even more surprising was the quick preview of a five door K4 hatchback during Kia’s press conference, which was confirmed to [...]read moreKia’s Bold New K4 Hatchback Will Surprisingly Be Sold In The U.S.

Automakers Face ‘Weeks Of Disruption’ As They Divert Cars From Baltimore’s Blocked Port

Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 28, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. We Found a Top Secret Toyota Supra GT300 Build at New York’s Auto Show 1st Gear: Bridge Collapse [...]read moreAutomakers Face ‘Weeks Of Disruption’ As They Divert Cars From Baltimore’s Blocked Port

A Used Mini Cooper S Is The Cheaper, Sillier GTI Alternative You’re Overlooking

Allow me to begin by admitting my bias. I own a 2017 Mini Cooper S that I bought used, and I love my car more than most. When I was shopping for a fun, affordable, practical daily driver, my wishlist included Volkswagen GTIs, but my bank account disagreed. The Volkswagen GTI is largely credited with starting [...]read moreA Used Mini Cooper S Is The Cheaper, Sillier GTI Alternative You’re Overlooking

See If You Can Spot The Difference In Lamborghini’s New Logo

It’s a big day for people whose passion is graphic design, as Italian supercar maker Lamborghini has just rolled out its first logo refresh in almost 20 years. Don’t worry though, as it’s nothing too revolutionary. Instead, the new logo is merely a refinement of the bull badge that the firm first introduced in the 1960s. [...]read moreSee If You Can Spot The Difference In Lamborghini’s New Logo