Guest Post: Owner's review - 2010 Volkswagen Golf R Mk6

Hello folks. Today we have another guest post. Firdaus Asri, owner of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf R Mk6 we reviewed and posted earlier has decided to do an owner's review on his new baby. Or Baby Elephant as he calls it. In the very passionate and technical review, you will find that he is very much in love with his new car, from the performance aspect as well as its flaws and all. It is one really detailed review too. If you wanted to know how much he has spent over the last few months since getting his Golf R do read on. The graph he prepared is an eye opener.

My Mk6 Golf TSI Convert….Err Golf R

My 6R  - unexpectedly likeable, handsome and charming

People who know me have been fully aware that I have been trying to offload my then VW 9N3 Polo GTI 1.8T for the longest possible time. It is not that the car isn’t any good or problematic, far from it really. But there is a time in later part of life that I need to grow up and move on to a matured car but can still be fast when I need it be.

BMW wins some reader awards over in Germany for the 4 series Grand Coupe and 2 series Convertible

Two BMW models took top spots in the readers survey conducted by German motor mag Auto Zeitung. The BMW 4 series Grand Coupe and the BMW 2 Series Convertible.

Ford Malaysia announces record quarterly sales

Good news. Ford announces all time record monthly sales of 1,818 units and a record quarterly sales of 4,611 units. They credit strong industry momentum due to a surge in demand ahead of GST implementation.

A very Malaysian thing, trying to secure on something before the unsure sets in. Things would get back to normal slightly now that GST prices have been decided upon.

But do take advantage of Ford Malaysia's latest sales rebates - up to RM10,000 off on some models.

Truck News: Volvo Trucks Malaysia Achieves Significant Growth in Sales For 2014

Volvo Trucks Malaysia has achieved 38.5% growth in truck sales for the performance year of 2014, marking its most robust growth rate recorded in the last 15 years. The company sold a total of 451 units of trucks, out of which 422 units were Volvo trucks and 29 units were Renault trucks. The growth has further boosted Volvo Trucks’ competitiveness gains here, driving upwards its market share and rendering it the number one position in the European heavy duty commercial vehicle segment in Malaysia.

What does this tell us? 2014 has been quite a good year for those doing transportation as there is either expansion or replacement of truck fleets. Logistics is a big thing in this region and I am quite glad that we're still in the loop when it comes to international and regional trade even with the slightly sordid picture that's being painted by some about Malaysia. Take note people and let's keep the momentum going.

BMW Group Classic at the upcoming Techno Classica 2015...and the 30th Anniversary of the E30 M3

BMW Group is participating in the upcoming Techno Classica 2015 Show for classic cars. This time around, they are paying tribute to their 'young classics' and some from their motorsport past. You can read the official press release below for the cars that will be on display but the main intention I am putting this up is because of the eye catching graphics you see in here. I like the wordings too. Stupendous marketing folks... extremely stupendous. Please guess which BMW are featured too.

Ford Sales Promotion on the Focus, Fiesta and Ecosport.

Ford Focus Sedan

Hello folks. Ford has just started sales promotions on the Ford Focus Titanium+ and Sport+ models. These models get a RM10,000 rebate off the retail price. Then you have rebates (discounts) on the Ford Fiesta 1.5L and the Ford EcoSport mini SUV too. These two cars are offered with a rebate of RM8,000 off the sticker price.

Ford Fiesta

Mercedes Benz launches new base petrol C160,new C300 as well as new C200 4Matic models

In a nutshell, Mercedes Benz have launched new W205 C-class models over in Europe. What's interesting are the petrol versions for us here in Malaysia and those without the all-wheel drive setup. This is what MB Malaysia could bring in the near future for us here.

C160 - 1.6liter turbocharged petrol engine with 129hp, 210Nm. 0-100kmh in 9.6seconds coupled to either a 6 speed manual or a 7 speed automatic. This sits below the C180 with the same engine but a higher state of tune. Bring this or the C180 in MB Malaysia. Even if the prices clash with the CLA200. Why deprive Malaysians of base models that help us save some cash yet still have some luxury.

Trucking News: A reminder on the importance of healthy drivers for safety and performance by Scania Credit

Scania Trucks & Buses at Sepang

In tandem with the Scania Driver Competitions 2014/2015, Scania Credit, the official partner for the competition,  has a reminder on driver heatlh. Here is a press release on the importance of driver health for the safety of all road users. I choose to publish this so that the message is passed onwards for all to read.

PRESS RELEASE

SCANIA CREDIT REITERATES IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY DRIVERS 
FOR TOP PERFORMANCE 

Three 2015 Red Dot Design Awards for Volkswagen

And now, Volkswagen wins three Red Dot Design Awards in the Product Design category with the Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat Variant and the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. We should be receiving the Passat soon (but not the Passat Variant - which is the station wagon Passat). As for the Golf Sportsvan, nope. Not at the moment too.