It’s that time of the year again. Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has just announced its “Leaders of the Pack” Chinese New Year campaign, offering rebates from RM3,000 to RM18,000 for the entire Volkswagen range. All variants of the Passat B8 can be had with a low interest rate of 0.88% per annum.Also, as per our previous report, all Volkswagen cars purchased in 2018 come with a free three-year/45,000 km maintenance programme, covering all maintenance costs except wear-and-tear parts such as brake discs, brake pads, windscreen wipers and bulbs. Refer to the table below for the breakdown. Click to enlargeThose who book and register their preferred Volkswagen cars by February 28, 2018 will receive a free ‘Liquid Gold’ Petrol Card worth RM1,188, which equates to more than a whopping 10,000 km of travelling, claims the company. Additionally, the first 250 customers who book and register their Volkswagen cars by the said date will also be presented … [Read more...] about Volkswagen offers RM18k off, fuel card, Lego for CNY
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Volkswagen Group was the World’s Largest Automaker in 2017
Last month, we reported that Volkswagen brand was on track to build 6 million vehicles in 2017. That was a seriously impressive statistic, but when you combine the total sales from every other brand that’s part of Volkswagen Group, it gets even more impressive. If initial estimates are to be believed, VW Group was the largest automaker in the world last year.Reuters reports that VW Group sold an estimated 10.7 million cars last year, beating out Toyota and securing its place as the world’s largest automaker. The 6 million Volkswagens definitely helped make that happen, but strong performances from Audi and Porsche were what propelled the group to the top. Those two brands also helped total revenue pass the €220 billion ($264.62 billion) mark for the first time ever. That’s also about a €3 billion ($3.59 billion) improvement over the German auto giant’s record €217 billion ($259.75 billion) year back … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Group was the World’s Largest Automaker in 2017
Volkswagen’s retro I.D. Buzz van will be packed with artificial intelligence
The coming Volkswagen I.D. Buzz microbus will be able to recognize your face as you approach it and set up the interior just the way you like it, thanks to the company’s first use of Nvidia’s artificial intelligence, it was announced at CES yesterday.“In just a few years, every new vehicle should have AI assistants for voice, gesture and facial recognition as well as augmented reality,” said Jensen Huang, ceo of chipmaker Nvidia, which will power AI on the microbus. “Working with Volkswagen, we are creating a new generation of cars that are safer, more enjoyable to ride in than anything that has come before, and accessible to everyone.”Last year Nvidia revealed its Xavier processor, a new chip that can power various AI features, including the Drive AV function that will allow self-driving cars. At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show Nvidia partnered with Volkswagen to introduce new features called Drive IX and Drive AR. VW's ID … [Read more...] about Volkswagen’s retro I.D. Buzz van will be packed with artificial intelligence
Three-Row Volkswagen Tiguan Price Slashed
The new three-row 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan hasn’t been on sale for a long time, as the vehicle was introduced last July, but VW is already lowering the price of the three-row crossover to better “conquest customers” in the competitive segment, reports Automotive News.According to the outlet, VW sent notices to dealers on Thursday outlining the price changes for three-row Tiguans. The base S trim is getting a $600 price cut, the midlevel SE trim is getting a price decrease of $2,180, while the SEL trim sees a $1,460 decrease, reports Auto News. Pricing for the range-topping SEL Premium trim will remain the same at $37,150, including destination.The change will see the Tiguan S trim drop down to $25,495, $27,650 for the SE trim, and $37,150 for the SEL trim. The aforementioned prices are for front-wheel-drive Tiguans, but all-wheel-drive models get the same price cuts, claims the outlet.The move to slash prices on three-row Tiguans comes after a slow year in sales. … [Read more...] about Three-Row Volkswagen Tiguan Price Slashed
Cut-Price Crossover: Volkswagen Drops Price of 2018 Tiguan by as Much as $2180
Volkswagen is cutting the price of the 2018 Tiguan by as much as $2180 in an attempt to bolster sales of the recently redesigned SUV.The base Tiguan S now starts at $25,495, a $600 price drop that puts the seven-passenger crossover within $400 of the entry-level $25,125 Honda CR-V LX. Stepping up to the Tiguan SE will now set buyers back $27,650, or $2180 less than before and $275 less than a CR-V EX. The SE adds features such as an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, faux-leather seat trim, and blind-spot monitoring.The Tiguan SEL sees its base price fall by $1460 to $31,990. Compared with the SE, the Tiguan SEL brings a navigation system, adaptive cruise control, and remote start. The price of the top-of-the-line Tiguan SEL Premium, meanwhile, is unchanged at $37,150.Instrumented Test: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion2018 Volkswagen Tiguan FWD Tested!Volkswagen Tiguan: Full News, Reviews, Pricing, Photos, and MoreWith 8061 Tiguans delivered in December 2017, the model was … [Read more...] about Cut-Price Crossover: Volkswagen Drops Price of 2018 Tiguan by as Much as $2180