PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - Volkswagen Activates Takata Airbag Recall on 6,671 Vehicles

CURSE YOU TAKATA! Still striking cars after all these years! Anyway. official press release from Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia regarding cars still affected. No, not current models, but those from 2010 to 2014. Read the details below and if you own or drive any of the cars mentioned below, head over to the nearest authorised dealership for verification and rectification if necessary - FREE OF CHARGE.

 Models affected include Golf GTI, Eos, Passat CC, Polo and Vento manufactured from 2010-2013

 Beetle models manufactured between 2012 to 2014 are also affected

 Customers urged to make an immediate appointment with a Volkswagen dealer

Volkswagen Malaysia Announces Recall on 12,732 Vehicles For the DSG Transmission Hydraulic Pressure Accumulator

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) have announced a voluntary recall on models produced between 2011 and 2015 to rectify the hydraulic pressure accumulator within the 7-speed dual clutch gearbox caused by a production issue. A total of 12,732 Volkswagen vehicles have been identified to undergo inspection under the recall. The affected models are Beetle, Cross Touran, Golf (Mk6 and Mk7), Jetta, Passat (B7), Passat CC, Polo (6R) and Scirocco.  This inspection and part change, if needed is free of charge to the owners.

Teacher wins the Volkswagen “Win the Icon” Contest and Gets to Drive Away With a Beetle

The “Win the Icon” contest has ended. After two months, Mr. Muhamad Rizal bin Sadiman, a high school teacher from Perak has won a brand-new Volkswagen Beetle 1.2TSI. The contest which ran from 1st October to the 30th of November 2019 had over 800 posts and submissions of photos and videos of Malaysians trying out their favourite Volkswagen models and documenting them. The best one with the hashtag #BetterExperiencedThanExplained got a brand new Beetle for their hard work. 

Buy a Volkswagen Polo JOIN or a Volkswagen Beetle on Volkswagen Malaysia's Instagram Shop @Volkswagenmalaysia on 12.12.2019 - Limited to 12 Units Each

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) having its first-of-its-kind Instagram-exclusive sale for one day only (24 hours), 12 units of the Volkswagen Polo Hatchback with the JOIN accessories package and 12 units of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle with free spoiler and VW Tint. Both will be sold on Volkswagen Malaysia’s Instagram shop (@volkswagenmalaysia) at a special discount of RM12,000. This is quite a lot, yes?

Volkswagen launches ‘Win the Icon’ contest - Test Drive Any Volkswagen and Win a Beetle

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has just announced that they  will be giving away a brand-new Beetle in its “Win the Icon” Instagram contest. The contest, which is held in conjunction with the brand's year-long celebration of one of the world's most iconic car will be held from 1 st October till 30 th November 2019. So test drive any Volkswagen and drive away with an icon.

Over 400 Volkswagen Beetle Cars Come Together for the Beetle, An Iconic Gathering, held at Putrajaya

Last weekend, 405 Volkswagen Beetle from many different variants came together for the  'Beetle, An Iconic Gathering' event at Putrajaya. The gathering on 13th July 2019 was organised by official Volkswagen distributors here, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) and it was joined by Beetle owners from up north in Perlis to down south in Johor Bahru making it one of the largest gatherings for what is arguably the ultimate automotive icon.

Volkswagen Beetle Collector's Edition Launched to Commemorate the End of Production of this Iconic Model - Only 75 Units Available

All good things come to an end. The current iteration of the Volkswagen New Beetle is in its final legs of production as Volkswagen had announced that 2019 will be its final year of production. So as a wrap up to a illustrious production run and its sale here in Malaysia, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has unveiled an homage to the Bug with the exclusive Collector’s Edition Beetle. Only 75 units of this Beetle will be on sale in this special final edition specification.

Upcoming Events: Beetle, An Iconic Gathering - Calling all Beetle Owners for the Largest Beetle Gathering This 13th July 2019

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) will be organizing the Beetle, An Iconic Gathering. The event will be considered to be the first official Volkswagen Beetle gathering in Malaysia as VPCM is the official distributors of Volkswagen here. This upcoming event welcomes the participation of Beetle owners from all walks of life in celebration of this automotive and style icon. It will be held at the open-air carpark at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya this 13th of July 2019.

Volkswagen Offers & Promotions in Conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri Festivities 2019

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM), the distributors of Volkswagen cars here is celebrating the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season lots of offers and promos in terms of both sales and aftersales. For those interested in buying a new Volkswagen and want financing, there are  low interest rate of 1.88% per annum for the award-winning Passat and a RM1,000 petrol card for all models booked and registered from now till 30 June 2019. 

Highlights of the Volkswagen Fest 2018 - It's Still Ongoing Till Tomorrow, 14th October 2018 - Offers, Promos, Test Drive, Food, Entertainment, Etc.

The Volkswagen Fest 2018 is on till tomorrow, the 14th of October 2018. This is the second year running that Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia have held the event that celebrates Volskwagen, old and new and in every shape and size. Here are some of the highlights of the festival as photographed by Yours Truly on Friday, the day it opened its doors to the public. 

You Can Buy a Limited Edition Volkswagen Beetle Via Lazada Malaysia

Now you can actually buy a whole car through Lazada Malaysia, that online portal where you can actually buy everything from baby diapers to engine oil. Lazada Malaysia and Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia are working together where they will sell 12 limited edition Volkswagen Beetle cars online.

Pictorial: At the Volkswagen Fest 2017 in Setia City Convention Centre - New and Classic Volkswagen Cars Converge

The Volkswagen Fest 2017 is happening this weekend. I was there yesterday and here are some of the photos I took. It is on till tomorrow, the 13th of August 2017 and it is held on the grounds of the Setia City Convention Centre in Shah Alam. It is something that would be a memorable experience if you like viewing old, classic Volkswagen cars like the Beetle, Kombi and even the Karmann Ghia. And then, there are the sales bargains too. 

Volkswagen Beetle Dune launched - Only 50 units from RM179,900

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has surprisingly launched a very cool looking Beetle limited edition at the new Passat launch earlier today. The Volkswagen Beetle Dune was previewed and launched just prior to the launch of the new Passat B8. 

Volkswagen Beetle Bug edition and Beetle Club edition all sold out in record time

Sometimes cars just sell themselves. Volkswagen Malaysia has just sold out its run of the Beetle Bug edition (above) and the Beetle Club edition (below) . There were 200 Beetle Bug editions made available and 50 Beetle Club editions too. All have been bought by someone. I think even in these trying times iconic cars like the Beetle have their own special pull.