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Golf Anyone? VPCM Launches New Golf Family! [+Videos]

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is now accepting bookings for the new Volkswagen Golf variants at all Volkswagen dealerships nationwide. The Golf family consists of the Golf TSI in Sportline and R-Line, the iconic Golf GTI and performance-driven Golf R.

The new Golf family retains the charisma of past models with the unmistakeable design, and has been updated with details such as redesigned bumpers, new conceptualised headlights and LED tail lights. Here’s a quick 2-minute 360-degree video of the new Golf family:

Launched in 1974, the Golf is the Volkswagen brand’s most successful model, and has played a major role in the automotive industry by setting standards in the compact class and pioneering the advancement of leading vehicle technologies. It has won numerous awards, including “Compact Family Car of the Year” by UK’s Auto Express, and “Best Small Car” in the 2017 Daily News Autos Award.

Recognised the world over, the first Golf GTI invented the hot hatch category when it was launched. No surprise then that it was awarded as the “Most Influential Car of All Time” by UK motoring magazine Autocar UK.

The ultimate performance hatch, the Golf R has set and broken numerous track records around the world. On the road and track, its appeal lies in the fact that it is one of the most well-rounded cars available in the market.

To date, more than 34 million units of the Golf in its different body variants have been produced and sold around the world. A new Golf was built, purchased and delivered every 40 seconds, on average, over the past four decades.

Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM (above & below) is confident that the new Golf family will be well-received in Malaysia as it already has a strong local following. “With the introduction of four variants, there is a Golf for everyone. We are certain that the range will fulfil the expectations and desires of Golf fans here in Malaysia” he added.

VPCM is also offering Malaysians the chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the Wörthersee GTI Festival in Austria. The contest is currently ongoing and will end on the 27^th of March 2018. Details can be found at the Volkswagen Malaysia website.

Members of the public will have the opportunity to view the new Golf GTI and Golf R at the upcoming Volkswagen Tours. The GTI will be on display at AEON Bandar Dato Onn in Johor Bahru, on the 27th March till 1st April, while the Golf R will make its local debut at 1 Utama Shopping Centre from 28 March till 1 April 2018.

Bookings and test drive arrangements can be made at all authorized Volkswagen dealerships nationwide. For more information, visit www.volkswagen.com.my

More on the new Golf family…

First a quick interior video comparing the VW Golf R and the iconic VW Golf GTI! (individual models highlights, specs and price after the video)

Golf 1.4 TSI

Price: RM155,990 (Sportline)

Price: RM169,990 (R-Line)

The Golf 1.4 TSI is available in both Sportline and R-Line. Under the hood of both variants is a 1.4TSI turbocharged engine that is paired with a 7-speed dry clutch direct shift gearbox (DSG), giving an impressive output of 150PS and a torque of 250Nm between 1,500 to 3,500rpm. The Golf R-Line comes with ‘Vienna’ leather seats, 17” Singapore alloy wheels, 12.3” Active Info Display, 8” composition media with App-Connect as well as LED headlights with Static and Dynamic Cornering Lights.

Golf GTI

Price: RM239,990

The ultimate hot hatch, the Golf GTI features a new 2.0TSI turbocharged engine that is paired with a 6-speed wet clutch direct shift gearbox (DSG). Output is an impressive 230PS with torque of 350Nm between 1,500 to 4,600rpm. The Golf GTI comes with GTI ‘Vienna’ perforated leather seats, 18” Milton Keynes alloy wheels, 12.3” Active Info Display, 8” Discover Media with App-Connect, LED headlights with Dynamic Cornering Lights, LED taillights with Dynamic Indicators and Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) with driving mode selection.

Golf R

Price: RM295,990

A true performance powerhouse, the Golf R comes with a new 2.0TSI turbocharged engine and a 7-speed wet clutch direct shift gearbox (DSG), giving an impressive output of 290PS and a torque of 380Nm between 2,000 to 5,400rpm transferred via 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. The Golf R comes with the R ‘Vienna’ perforated leather seats, 19” Pretoria alloy wheels, 12.3” Active Info Display, 9.2” Discover Pro with App-Connect with Gesture Control, LED headlights with Dynamic Cornering Lights, LED taillights with Dynamic Indicators and progressive steering.

VW Golf Photo Gallery…

PSA: Alert! Scammers Are Masquerading As Perodua Sales & Pre-Owned Vehicle Advisors!

Following the recent arrest of a suspect in connection with a scam involving the sale of Perodua vehicles, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd wishes to urge the public to be extra cautious when making vehicle purchase transactions.

According to a media report recently, the police have arrested a man who, posing as a Perodua sales representative to sell Perodua vehicles on a popular online marketplace portal, caused losses of tens of thousands of ringgit to victims.

“This scam involved the sale of new Perodua vehicles as well as Perodua Pre-Owned Vehicles (POV),” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin.

“Perodua and the affected parties lodged a police report on the matter and are extending our full cooperation to the relevant authorities. Perodua urges the public to be cautious in order to avoid becoming victims of such scams,” he added.

He also advises the public to not make payments to individual accounts as the standard operating procedure is to make payments to Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd or its authorised dealers. Dato’ Dr Zahari also asks all customers to insist on original receipts when making any payments.

“We would like to inform the public that at present, genuine Perodua Certified POV cars are only available for sale at our Perodua Kuala Lumpur outlet located along Jalan Pahang,” said Dato’ Dr Zahari.

Perodua POV officially opened for business in October 2017, offering affordable pre-loved Perodua vehicles up to seven years old that have been 165-point-checked and refurbished by Perodua themselves.

For added peace of mind, the cars come with up to 18 months’ extended warranty for the engine and transmission. “Perodua is a car company with people always in mind. We have brought affordable and reliable motoring to the masses for a quarter of a century. With POV, we are now extending this affordability to even more Malaysians, without compromising for a moment on the safety and roadworthiness of our vehicles,” Dato’ Dr Zahari said.

POV currently operates solely through the newly-opened Perodua Kuala Lumpur showroom, which also sells new Perodua cars. Pay a visit today at Lot 18, Seksyen 86, Jalan Pahang, 53200 Kuala Lumpur.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles And Cycle & Carriage Bintang Open New CV Centre In Perak

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBM CV) together with trusted authorised dealer, Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad, recently celebrated the launch of the Cycle & Carriage Bintang Commercial Vehicle Centre (Cycle & Carriage CV Centre) in Gopeng, Perak.

The launch also represents Cycle & Carriage Bintang’s 13th dealership, and its foray into the FUSO retail business, having previously provided FUSO after sales only. “Living up to our tagline, ‘Trucks you can trust’, we are pleased to launch this Cycle & Carriage Commercial Vehicle Centre, enhancing our reach in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia. With our trusted partner Cycle & Carriage Bintang, the launch represents a promise to our customers, to steadfastly expand our service offerings to deliver the highest quality trucks that are designed for reliability and economic efficiency,” said Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, Vice President, Commercial Vehicles, Mr Albert Yee.

Part of a long-standing partnership between principal and authorised dealer partner, RM1.1million was invested in the Cycle & Carriage CV Centre. This comes as Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Cycle & Carriage Bintang continue expanding customer touchpoints by delivering the highest quality of commercial vehicles, dependable service quality and extensive after-sales expertise for the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.

A full-fledged 3S centre, the Cycle & Carriage CV Centre is managed by personnel well-versed in sales, technical services and spare parts for Mercedes-Benz and FUSO vehicles. The CV centre is able to display eight commercial vehicles complete with open-air canopy concept and a customer lounge for more personalised customer service. Equipped with four work bays, a full length work pit and a dedicated engine repair area, the CV centre is able to service up to 43 Mercedes-Benz and FUSO commercial vehicles a month.

Speaking at the official launch, Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad CEO, Mr Wilfrid Foo, said, “Today, we are moving forward to a very interesting time ahead of us. This dedicated Commercial Vehicle Centre in Gopeng, is the first for Cycle & Carriage to support our three other shared commercial and passenger car centres in Bukit Tengah, Batu Caves and Johor Bahru. This particular commercial vehicles workshop is designed and built with our customer’s comfort and care in mind. While our certified skilful technicians work on your prime movers and trucks, we will also take care of the drivers who bring the vehicles in.”

With a built-up area of 13,412 sq ft, Cycle & Carriage CV Centre provides driver amenities for greater convenience and comfort. “At this centre, we provide the appropriate space and infrastructure to support our customers’ commercial vehicle needs, which includes the drivers’ comfort, with great amenities like a reading area, prayer room, and rest rooms equipped with beds and recliners. we invested in These are features specifically with the commercial vehicle market segment in mind,” Foo explained

“Today’s celebration is also significant as we officially signed the sales and service agreement for the FUSO brand. This is a new business development that would also enable us to serve more FUSO commercial vehicles moving forward,“ he added.

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For shorter turn-around time for commercial vehicle inspection, the CV Centre is strategically situated near PUSPAKOM to reduce the customer waiting period of their vehicles. As the largest and oldest Mercedes-Benz authorised dealership in the country, Cycle & Carriage Bintang has presence in 13 locations nationwide. Today, the Cycle & Carriage CV Centre is its first dedicated outlet for Mercedes-Benz and FUSO commercial vehicles only.

During the same event, Cycle & Carriage Berhad also marked the delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Actros prime mover each to Chuan City Enterprise Sdn Bhd and Pek Ong and Sons Nurseries Sdn Bhd. Both companies are new customers to Cycle & Carriage Bintang. It was the first Mercedes-Benz Actros purchase for Chuan City Enterprise Sdn Bhd, and the second for Pek Ong and Sons Nurseries Sdn Bhd.

The Cycle & Carriage CV Centre is located at 23 (Lot 213087) Jalan Industri 3/1, Kawasan Perindustrian Gopeng, 31600 Gopeng, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Tel: 05-3541819 / 05-3541280.
For more information, visit www.ccb.mercedes-benz.com.my

TCEC Renault Announces First Round Winners Of “Buy & Win” Contest

TCEC, the sole franchise holder for Renault vehicles in Malaysia last week announced the three winners from the first-round draw of the Renault ‘Buy & Win’ contest. Najhan Pata bin Sairi, Guillaume Li Ting Khoo and Saraswathy A/P Kulasingham, who purchased the Fluence, Captur and Captur models respectively, each drove away with RM1,500 worth of travel vouchers.

Through the Renault ‘Buy & Win’ contest, customers who purchase any Renault model within the campaign period stand to win some attractive prizes. Following this first round draw, there is still a Renault Twizy full-electric vehicle worth RM86,800 and more holiday prizes to be won.

The next two draws for the holiday prizes will be conducted in May and July respectively, while the lucky winner of the Renault Twizy will be decided concurrently during the July draw after the campaign ends.

The Renault ‘Buy & Win’ contest is currently on-going and ends on 30 June 2018. All winners will be notified via phone and an official notification letter will be sent to their mailing address. Attractive promotions through Renault ‘Favours the Bold’ campaign ending soon

TCEC is offering attractive promotions with savings of up to RM30,000 on the popular Renault Koleos, Captur and Fluence models under the ‘Favours the Bold’ campaign, which ends on 31 March 2018.

Customers who purchase the Koleos – Renault’s premium SUV – will receive a free service and maintenance package worth RM6,850[1]. Available in 2WD and 4WD versions, prices for the Renault Koleos start at RM184,200[2].

The trendy turbocharged Renault Captur crossover, which is priced at RM109,0002, is also available through the campaign at only RM98,0001.

Additionally, customers who prefer the reliable and solid Renault Fluence sedan will appreciate the promotional price of RM89,8881. The offer translates to RM30,000 in savings and is valid for the Dynamique variant, which is priced at RM119,8882.

[1] All promotions and promotional prices listed are for Peninsular Malaysia and subject to terms and conditions

[2] All prices of vehicles stated are on-the-road inclusive of GST, without insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia and private registration

VW Malaysia Wants To Send You To “Wörthersee Treffen” To Witness The Annual Gathering Of Golf GTI Fans [+Videos]

Set against an Alpine backdrop along the shores of Lake Wörth or Wörthersee as it is known in German, the tranquil town of Reifnitz transforms every May into a giant automobile playground to celebrate the Golf GTI. Since 1982, the town has hosted the “Wörthersee Treffen”, an annual gathering of GTI enthusiasts.

What began as a small gathering of GTI owners is now a full-fledged festival of modified, classic and vintage Volkswagen cars attracting over 100,000 fans around the world. This year marks the 37^th year of the event, and it promises to be quite a show. Check out the video from last year!

For the first time ever, and in conjunction with the upcoming launch of the new Golf family, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is offering fans in Malaysia the chance to win the trip of a lifetime to the annual Wörthersee GTI Festival in Austria.

The contest is divided into two rounds. In Round One, participants are required to answer 10 Golf-related questions in the fastest time, and the top three fastest participant will advance to the Grand Finale. The Grand Finale promises to be a nail-biting experience, as the three finalists will be battling it out in a Live Quiz finale at the Volkswagen Tour happening in 1 Utama Shopping Centre on the 31st of March 2018.

The grand prize? An all-expense paid trip for two to join the thousands of GTI fans around the world in Austria! So rev up, and take on the ultimate Golf challenge!

This is how you get to Worthersee…

ROUND 1:
· Participants are required to register and complete their personal details on Volkswagen Malaysia’s website (https://www.volkswagen.com.my/GTIWorthersee)
· The contest will run from 20th March till 27th March, at 11:59pm
· Participants may take part in a practice round to familiarize themselves with the mechanics as many times, before they begin the Quiz.
· Participants are required to answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions in the fastest amount of time.
· Each participant may submit multiple entries during the contest period.
· Three (3) finalists will be selected to compete in the Grand Finale.

ROUND 2 (GRAND FINALE):
(Live Quiz Round, 1Utama Shopping Centre)
· Three finalists will compete head-to-head in a live quiz hosted at the Volkswagen Tour in 1Utama Shopping Centre on the 31^st March 2018.
· The Winner will be selected based on the fastest time, the most number of correct answers, subject to the decision by the panel of judges and announced at the event.

2016 Worthersee Image from VW Newsroom.

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