UMW Toyota Motor ReOpens Selected Toyota Service Centres Around Malaysia

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) has received approval from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to re-open selected authorised Toyota service centres in Malaysia following the new directives pertaining to the COVID-19 Movement Control Order affecting the country. The company will open selected Toyota outlets for emergency and urgent service requirements only, at minimum capacity. So take note.

Video Test Drive: 2020 Isuzu D-Max Double Cab 1.9L AT-Premium - Capable, Well Built & Economical

Below is the video review / test drive of the 2020 Isuzu D-Max Double Cab 1.9L AT-Premium. It was  put up on the Motoring Malaysia YouTube channel last week and I have not put a link to it here. I must have forgotten about it actually.  Anyway, another video review for you guys to watch, especially since most of Malaysia and certain parts of the world are on a semi-lockdown due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Watch it if you have nothing else to do folks!

Additional 'Welcome Back' After Sales Campaign Benefits for Volkswagen Owners Who Are Frontliners in the Fight Against COVID-19

Volkswagen Passengers Cars Malaysia (VPCM) have announced to us that they have updated their “Welcome Back” aftersales campaign to include additional benefits specially for Volkswagen owners who are part of the nation’s frontliners. Frontliners in this context refers to government hospitals doctors, nurses and administrators, Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officers, Malaysian Armed Forces (Angkatan Tentera Malaysia), RELA (People’s Volunteer Corps) and Malaysia Civil Defense (Angkatan Pertahanan Awam).

MODENAS Will Be Opening Selected Service Centres During the Extended Movement Control Order Period

MODENAS, the Malaysian motorcycle company will be resuming after sales operations at selected branches throughout Peninsula Malaysia. This follows the recent statement by the Malaysian Government - via the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (“MITI”) that certain business under the automotive industry will be allowed to resume operations even though the country is under the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.

SHELL RIMULA Provides Face Masks For Truckers Who Are Still Moving on the Road in their #HEROKAMI Campaign

Shell Malaysia via the Shell Rimula brand, which is Shell's heavy duty engine oil brand for commercial vehicles, has distributed 20,000 face masks to truckers plying routes in Malaysia recently. The initiative salutes the efforts of many hardworking truckers who continue to tirelessly move essential goods across the country even during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period which is in force to control the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. 

PROTON Starts Deliveries of Face Shields Produced by Them to Medical Frontliners in the Fight Against COVID-19

Malaysian vehicle manufacturer PROTON has started producing face shields for medical frontliners. This could be the biggest commitment by the company to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Malaysia. The first batch of 8,000 units will be shipped out on 16 April 2020 to hospitals in Kelantan followed by other East coast states. 

SDAC-Ford Offering Rebates For The Ford Ranger WildTrak

The folks who are the distributors of Ford vehicles here, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), have announced the start of its Ford Ranger WildTrak promotion which will be offered with a cash rebate of RM7,000 from now until further notice.  This and the ‘Ford Ranger XLT Family Promotion’ which is currently ongoing until 31 May 2020 which will offer customers savings of up to RM 9,000 for Ranger XLT 2.2L, RM8,000 for Ranger XLT Special Edition and RM 7,188 for XLT Plus.

SOCAR Malaysia Launches the SOCAR Business Mobility Plan

SOCAR Mobility Malaysia had, on the 15th of April 2020, launched their SOCAR Business Mobility plan. In their efforts to assist businesses with transport solutions this new initiative is aimed at delivery agents as well as small and medium businesses.

'Kia Promise' On Vehicle Warranties Expiring During the COVID-19 Lockdown Period

If you own a Kia vehicle here in Malaysia and having its warranty expiring during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period you need not worry. There is the Covid-19 ‘Kia Promise’ which extends vehicle warranties. This international warranty is by Kia Motors Corporation and it extends cover for vehicles with original manufacturer warranty that expires between February 1 and April 30, 2020.

Use GoCar For Delivery For Your Deliveries At RM30 Per Day - Good For Businesses That Need Extra Transport During The Movement Control Order Period

GoCar for Delivery is a new initiative recently announced by GoCar Malaysia. This latest service aims to help small-to-medium enterprises (SME)s provide their own delivery services to customers during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period. From what we can tell, you can use a GoCar Nissan Almera for RM30 a day for deliveries. 

Carlist.my Presents New Services - Book From Home Your Car and Future Used Car Video Listings

The folks at Carlist.my has announced two new services that they have developed in order to continue serving our customers and consumers. This has some benefits as they improve online vehicle searches (used and new) from the comfort of one's home here in Malaysia. This is especially more relevant in line with the semi-lock down nature we are currently facing due to the Covid-19 pandemic the country (and the world) is currently facing.

2020 Ford Ranger Raptor Launched - Details and How to Order One During the MCO Period

Now while we are still facing the Movement Control Order (MCO) scenario which is needed to fight against the Covid-19 coronavirus things must still be launched and news must still be forwarded. Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the chaps who are the distributors of Ford here in Malaysia has announced that the 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor has been launched here. It features more additional equipment like Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Vehicle and Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning and Assist. This makes the high performance pickup truck even better than even. DNA, the Ranger Raptor sets a new benchmark for off-road speed and capability. 

Especially in this region where we don't see many 5.0liter V8 pickup trucks!

Shell Malaysia Sends Essential Items to Medical Frontliners at Sungai Buloh and Ipoh Hospitals & Other Help Through Their Stations and Initiative with BonusLink

Shell Malaysia recently showed their support and care for the nation’s frontliners during this fight against COVID-19. Their aid was made through a series of outreach initiatives aimed to lessen the worries and challenges faced by those who are at the front of our fight against this very infectious virus. Essential items such as hand sanitizers, mineral water, food and beverages were among the items contributed and were sent to Hospital Sungai Buloh, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, and Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun in Ipoh.

Perodua Joins the Fight Against Covid-19 by Contributing RM2 Million to the National Disaster Management Agency

Perodua has joined the fight against COVID-19 by contributing RM2 million to the National Disaster Management Agency’s (NADMA) COVID-19 fund. In addition to the sizeable sum, Perodua has also donated 150 mattresses, 200 pillows, 105 boxes of mineral water, 15 industrial fans and 300 pairs of rubber boots to the Sungai Buloh Hospital to aid the ongoing fight against the global pandemic.

'Welcome Back' Aftersales Campaign By Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM), the authorised distributors of Volkswagen cars in Malaysia has announced a “Welcome Back” aftersales campaign. The new campaign is for Volkswagen owners under the Volkswagen Cares initiative and it has been launched in lieu of the current Movement Control Order (MCO) due to the country's fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. 

Proton Announces Expiring Warranties During MCO Will Be Extended

Proton has announced that they will be extending their vehicle warranties in line with the Malaysian government's Movement Control Order (MCO) period. If you have a Proton vehicle that has an expiring warranty or you need work done under the warranty, it will still be covered once the MCO is lifted. 

The 2020 Honda City (Which Isn't Sold Here Yet) Gets a 5 Star ASEAN NCAP Safety Rating

The New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) recently crash tested the newly launched, in Thailand, latest (7th) generation Honda City. This is the third assessment that ASEAN NCAP performed on the model in which the first was conducted in 2012 whilst the second in 2014. But note these were the earlier generation models and ASEAN NCAP has new active safety categories added this time around.

MBM Resources Berhad Donates RM300,000 to Support The Ongoing Fight Against the Covid-19 Outbreak

MBM Resources Berhad (MBMR), the company that has its hand in various segments in the automotive industry here in Malaysia recently announced a RM300,000 medical donation to support the country's public healthcare system in the ongoing battle against the novel coronavirus COVID-19. MBMR to those who are not aware are the folks behind Perodua, Daihatsu Malaysia, Hino Malaysia and various other inter-related companies who are actually quite bit in our industry.

Prestige CarCare is Offering Basic Emergency Services to Frontline Personnel Working to Curb the Spread of Covid-19

Prestige CarCare, a Klang Valley car maintenance and repair service, has offered its complimentary services which will be basic emergency services such as jump starting faulty car batteries and changing car tyres to aid frontliners who are working tirelessly for the sake of all Malaysians. Frontliners here include doctors, health workers, policemen and RELA volunteers. The services are only limited to the Klang Valley area so take note.

Buy a Volkswagen Online During the Movement Control Order

If you want a Volkswagen and cannot wait to place a booking for one even during this period where the government has put in place a Movement Control Order, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has launched an online showroom for Malaysians who want to buy Volkswagen. It could be the only way to book at Volkswagen since all showrooms and service centres are closed during this period. This showroom is much like their Lazada online store, but much more focused of course.