Me And My Car: VW wagon workhorse is first love of automotive consultant who drives fast cars for work

Mr Lim Chun Kiat likes his 14-year-old VW Passat Variant for its handling and spaciousness. PHOTO: KAI HARTMANN
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SINGAPORE – When he is not driving his Volkswagen Passat Variant on public roads, Mr Lim Chun Kiat can be found behind the wheel of high-performance cars on racing tracks and frozen lakes around the world.

The 46-year-old is an automotive consultant who runs his own company providing training solutions to car brands such as Aston Martin, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche. His work includes product and competitor training, as well as driver coaching.

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