This Is The New Volkswagen Logo – Marks The Start Of The Electric Era

In addition to the Volkswagen ID.3, which in itself heralds a new era of full-electric vehicles for the company, Volkswagen also premiered its “New Volkswagen“ logo and brand design at the ongoing 2019 Frankfurt International Motor Show.
In line with its new core values: electric, fully connected, and neutral carbon balance, the new brand design officiates a uniform global 360-degree brand experience which is more modern and authentic.
Jürgen Stackmann, Board Member for Sales, Marketing, and After-Sales added, "The new brand design marks the start of the new era for Volkswagen, By formulating new content and with new products, the brand is undergoing a fundamental transformation towards a future with a neutral emission balance for everyone. Now is the right time to make the new attitude of our brand visible to the outside world.”
The new logo is reduced to its essential elements and presented with a new design that is flat and two-dimensional. It will allow more flexible use and more recognisability in digital media.
To date, the logo has been blue and white. A new blue tone is now being added, allowing additional color variants. As the digital application with simple, user-friendly interfaces has become extremely important, the logo will be positioned flexibly with the new “moving frame” in the future.
The new brand design marks the beginning of a mammoth rebranding campaign for Volkswagen which is claimed to be very different from that of the past – it will be bolder and more colorful. The focus will be on people.
As in the case of the vehicle, light will also play a key role in communications. Light will be the new chromium. In the future, the logo will be illuminated, on the vehicle, at the brand locations, and at the dealerships.


2022 Honda Civic Revealed - Looks Good, Still Dry On Details

Earlier today,
as they had teased
, Honda revealed the design of what will be the next-generation Civic sedan over livestream in a very short video. Annoyingly, this was preceded by the same video reveal over Twitch in between some Fortnite gameplay.

Due out “next spring”, or early Q2 2021 in normal speak as a 2022 model, the orange example here is the upcoming iteration of the popular Honda C-segmenter, which the company boasts as having been the best selling car in North America. This 11th-gen version seeks to build upon that popularity with a design that doubles down on the visual link between it and the larger Accord.

Despite looking very much like its final form, Honda still insists on the ‘prototype’ label, but promises “an even sportier chassis and more powerful engine options”. They’re clearly going after an even more youthful audience here, particularly with the Twitch reveal, but that might be at the risk of sidelining the established customer base that prefers that the car portray a more grown-up persona.

From the front and rear, the new Civic looks very much like the
10th-generation Accord
 insofar as how their fascias and light signatures match up. Gone are the characteristic C-shaped tail lights in favour of a more conventional looking cluster. In profile, again like Accord, the new Civic’s windscreen and A-pillar looks to be more upright but also quicker to slope down to establish that coupe-like fastback roofline.

Inside, this single image shows a more uncluttered dashboard layout that relocates the main infotainment touchscreen to a floating unit above a very Audi-like horizontal curtain air vent that runs from the centre console until it almost meets the passenger door panel. The HVAC controls themselves consist of 3 main knobs but every other function and readout seems to have gone digital.

Unfortunately, there’s nothing else about the car that is confirmed apart from the exterior design. It  does also seem like a more evolutionary step forward than what we saw previously in the transition from the 9th-gen to 10th-gen Civic.

If this is a recurring theme, we could reasonably expect that this new model is still formed from the shared bedrock of the outgoing car. The four-cylinder 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo, then, should be making a return as the staple engine option and mated to a CVT. That said, it’s looking like Honda saw fit to endow it with more power and sharper handing.

Honda already offers a 205hp version of the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine in more athletic variants of the existing Civic, so its plausible that this tune would become more widely available (or even standard) across the range.

The automaker is highly unlikely to resurrect the coupe body style, however, even for the North American market following its discontinuation at the end of 2020 that stemmed from slow sales, but the hatchback is confirmed to be making its debut alongside the sedan next year.


Mitsubishi’s Merdeka Promo Deals – Up To RM12k Off

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia is offering up massive cash rebates and warranty packages on selected Mitsubishi models in conjunction with the upcoming
Merdeka
 celebrations.
From now till the 31st August, the following deals are up for grabs:
Mitsubishi Triton
Cash rebates up to RM9,000 and 3-Years/100,000km warranty (whichever comes first).
Limited units of Triton demo vehicles offered at special discounted prices.
Triton VGT Adventure is priced at RM116,053 (OTR without INS, private registration).
Mitsubishi ASX
Cash rebates up to RM8,000 and 5-Years warranty with unlimited mileage.
Prices start at RM105,744 for the ASX 2WD GL. The ASX 2WD is priced at RM115,468  and the ASX 4WD is priced at RM129,010 (All prices OTR without INS, private registration).
Mitsubishi Attrage
Cash rebates up to RM12, 000 and 3-Years warranty/100,000km warranty package (whichever comes first)
Priced at RM 75,250 (OTR without INS, private registration).


Christmas Holiday Edition: 8 Gift Ideas For A Man Who Drives

If the man in your life loves cars, these Christmas gift ideas will drive him wild.

Christmas is just around the corner. Have you thought of a gift yet? If your dad or significant other loves cars and drives them all the time, this gift guide is for you.

Our list is organized from the most luxurious gifts to those that are budget-friendly. You won’t find any car care kit in this list because he probably already got that covered. But you’re sure to find other fantastic gifts for the special car-loving men in your life.

1. Ferrari Driving Experience

Brought to you by
Naza Italia
, the Corso Pilota Ferrari (Ferrari Driving Courses) offers four different experiences in terms of difficulty and intensity - begin with the Corso Pilota Sport and then gradually progress to the most advanced level, the Corso Pilota Challenge.

All courses include class-based lectures, practical activities on the track and review of video and telemetric data that will leave him giddy with excitement. The cars used in the courses are the sportiest ones in the Ferrari range -
F8 Tributo
,
812 Superfast
 and
SF90 Stradale
 in all levels of the Corso. Last but not least, he also get to experience the 488 Challenge Evo, Ferrari's very own single-brand GT Championship in the Challenge course.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience if you do have the money to splurge (package prices vary), and your man will thank you for it!

2. Custom car seats

If he prefers spending more time in his own car (maybe to work or day trips with the boys), why not customize the car seats?

The sleek Sportster GT from RECARO for instance, fits perfectly into most vehicles and combines the best features of both sport and racing seats.

The seat’s lightweight structure provides RECARO’s world-renowned performance ergonomics and excellent body support too. Perfect for long drives or during traffic jams!

3. Motorsport apparel

If the man in your life is a
Formula 1
 fan, look no further than gifting him genuine F1 merchandise and apparel from their favorite teams and drivers.

CMC Motorsports is the officially licensed Formula One Motorsports apparel and accessories, and they offer free shipping worldwide too (minimum spending required). However, if you want the gift to arrive on Christmas day, you can opt for digital gift cards from the store and let your man shop to his heart’s desire.

4. Racing gears

With sessioned track days booked, a brand-new helmet, a race suit and gloves would fit well with his racing look, right?

There are plenty to choose from, according to your budget of course, with Alpinestars and OMP being top of the game here. It’s best for you to purchase the real deal, rather than cutting on the gift budget with counterfeit race equipment.

There’s no guarantee a fake Alpinestars race suit can protect your man like a genuine one could.

5. BBQ toolbox

If he’s into outdoor activities, the man in your life can fire things up wherever he goes with a BBQ toolbox.

From the outside, it looks like a sleek toolbox, but inside this hot little number is a portable grill, designed for any adventure. There is a stainless-steel grilling area, a bun warming rack, and storage for marinades and condiments.

Fill the removable fuel tray with charcoal and daddy’s ready to cook his BBQ to perfection. And you’ll get to enjoy it with him over a nice camping trip in Sungai Congkak.

6. In-car cooler

No more stops for cold water and snacks at gas stations when you haven’t planned for it!

This app-controlled in-car cooler will keep his drinks and snacks icy fresh while traveling, and while it’s a larger option, it’s still small enough to sit in the middle seat in the rear of your
SUV
. He can enjoy all the cool drinks without making continuous RnR stops that can dampen his mood.

7. Stainless steel tumbler

Most of the men in my life prefer hot beverages, so the most practical yet affordable gift is a stainless steel tumbler. This kind of tumbler has excellent temperature retention so rest assured; his coffee will stay hot for a longer period compared to an ordinary tumbler.

If you love him extra or maybe feeling a bit ‘naughty’, you can also customize his tumbler accordingly. Bet he’ll love you back for it!

8. A novelty shirt

If there’s one thing better than a good dad joke, it’s a good dad joke on a t-shirt. This one reads “I’m not old, I’m classic,” which might just become his new favorite catchphrase. You can never go wrong with a shirt (as long as it fits him well) plus, personalization like this makes it easier for you to become his favourite girl!

With gift ideas sorted out, it’s time to do some shopping. And really, it doesn’t matter how much the gift should cost but it is the thought that counts.

Happy shopping!


Angry German Cop To Gawkers: “Do You Want To See Dead People? Take Pictures? Come"

At the site of a fatal accident of the German Autobahn, German police officers who had decided they had had enough of gawkers slowing down to take pictures of the crash site and deceased victim decided to belittle them by pulling them over and inviting them to take pictures up close.
Police officer Stefan Pfeiffer literally hauled drivers out of their cars saying “Do you want to see the dead people? Pictures? Come!” One driver was curious enough to walk towards the where the body lied, after which Stefan went on to “There he is lying, do you want to see him?” This curious onlooker was even fined EUR128.50 for taking pictures.
Another driver, believed to be from the same country (Poland) as the deceased victim got similar treatment; their short conversation ending with a sharp “Shame on you” from Stefan.
Netizens on Twitter
 were quick to commend the efforts of the German police. Some even apologizing on behalf, for the shameful acts of their countrymen.
Gawkers slow down traffic flow (all for a photo that they think can be sensationalised on social media) which in turn greatly impedes the efforts and response time of emergency services. The responsible thing to do is to obey the traffic signs and authorities and keep moving in a safe manner.
In Malaysia where we are plagued with gawkers at every crash site, one cannot help but think we need more cops like these German officers.


Carlist.my Signs MoU With Motonation

Carlist.my has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Motonation. The agreement will eventually see Carlist.my as the Platinum Sponsor for this year's Motonation event. The MoU was signed between Jonathan Adams, the Chief Marketing Officer of Carlist.my, and Mr Nazrul Zahri, the CEO of Motonation.
Later this year, Motonation will be organizing its Automotive Ecosystem and Conferences event at MECC, Matrade from 19th to 21st October 2018. The event will showcase automotive lifestyle products and services, including automotive parts, financing, education, collectibles, and many more.
In addition to the event, Motonation will also be hosting its second Asia Automotive Award.
Elsewhere, Motonation 2018 will see the introduction of its first online platform called Spanarboy, aimed to be a one-stop-centre for all automotive needs.