Try test drive the smart #1 EV on the 30 September & 1 October 2023 at smart Balakong and smart Ipoh

More teasing of the smart #1 ahead of its official launch in Malaysia. smart Balakong (Hap Seng) and smart Ipoh (GB Auto) would like you to join them this weekend for an exclusive opportunity to get behind the wheel of the all-new smart #1 EV crossover.  You can place your booking if you are happy after trying out the soon to be launched car and if you are one of the first 501 customers, you can be privy to the exclusive #1 Early Bird offers which includes RM1,001.00 in charging credits via the Hello smart App.

Shell Fleet Solutions, has officially launched its Accelerate to Zero (A2Z) Programme in Malaysia

This morning, Shell Malaysia via their business mobility division, Shell Fleet Solutions, officially launched its Accelerate to Zero (A2Z) Programme in Malaysia.The A2Z programme is designed to help fleet owners optimise their operations, grow their businesses, and achieve their sustainability goals. The reason for the introduction of this programme is that they feel that the Malaysian fleet sector is currently facing unprecedented challenges in the market that include supply chain disruptions, driver shortages, pressure to decarbonise, vehicle optimisation and rising costs. 

Hino Smart Driving Contest 2023 - Back to promote proficient commercial vehicles drivers after a three year hiatus

On Saturday, the 23rd of September 2023, the Hino Smart Driving Contest 2023 returned after a three year hiatus (due to the recent pandemic). The competition is part of Hino Malaysia's efforts to promote its Hino Smart Driving Program, and was held at the Hino Total Support Customer Center (HTSCC) in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan. This time, the contest brought together 20 truckers from 11 different companies.

Toyota Yaris IMP (with IMProvements) launched for the Malaysian market - The popular Yaris hatchback soldiers on in its current form with a slight facelift

Recently, UMW Toyota Motor has announced the refreshed, improved Toyota Yaris IMP. The IMP stands for Improvement and this essentially is how the company aims to keep being the market leader in the non-national B-segment hatchback market. The Yaris IMP which comes with the current Yaris facelift now features styling enhancements, newer technology and a refreshed interior ambience. The new 2023/2024 Malaysian market Toyota Yaris builds on the significant success of the current model, which has sold over 60,300 units since its launch in 2019.

Hankook Tire Malaysia introduces the iON evo and Ventus Prime 4 tyre series for the Malaysian market

Recently Hankook Tire Malaysia officially launched and showcased the new iON evo product lines and Ventus Prime 4 range of tyres for the Malaysian market. With the participation of over 200 stakeholders and dealers, Hankook Tire Malaysia have introduced these new product lines and offered special promotions to those that had attended the event..

Mercedes-Benz officially unveils a new type of customer experience here through “Retail of the Future” agency model

A new retail experience for you if you want to purchase a new Mercedes-Benz passenger car folks. Malaysia is officially the 10th country and the first market in Southeast Asia, that Mercedes-Benz has implemented the “Retail of the Future” agency model, thereby changing the car buying experience for its customers. According to Mercedes-Benz Malysia,  retail partners will maintain their pivotal role as experts and Brand Ambassadors, offering customers a luxurious experience at their retail network but all dealerships now offer only one 'best price' to everyone.

BMW Group Malaysia performance report - Market leader in the Premium Electric Vehicle (EV) segment this year to date

Today, I took some time off my somewhat surprisingly busy schedule (especially since I have been slowly easing into semi-retirement from the looks of it) and spent a few hours with BMW Group Malaysia over at their latest roadshow in front of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in KLCC. There, the new BMW i7 limousine takes center stage and a showcase of this EV variant of the latest 7 series that is on sale. Recently launched, but now BMW Malaysia puts it in the limelight after just launching it with some of the media folk getting test drives. They also announced that in terms of the total BMW Group Malaysia, they seem to have taken lead in the Premium EV Segment amidst outstanding EV deliveries to date, for the year 2023.

PROTON to launch its new sedan in two months time - Expect it to be the new Persona if it's based on the Geely Emgrand

At the presentation of Malaysia cultural handicraft to national athletes for them to present to the Asian Games Museum in Hangzou, China during the upcoming 19th Asian Games, the CEO of Proton, Dr Li Chunrong, had announced that the company will be launching a new sedan within the next couple of months as well as  announcing that their Electric Vehicle will also be launched soon after that. Fingers crossed it happens as scheduled!

The news is indeed quite a juicy bit for those who want a Proton but want a sedan rather than a SUV. As for the EV, that folks, is the upcoming smart #1, which should be launched a few weeks after that and that has been blogged about here.

PROTON presents national athletes with Malaysian cultural handicrafts for them to present to the Asian Games Museum in Hangzhou during the upcoming 19th Asian Games

PROTON had earlier today presented national athletes with Malaysian cultural handicraft with will be brought with them to the upcoming 19th Asian Games in Hangzou, where these items will be on a permanent display at the Asian Games Museum there. This is a gesture of support for unity, sportsmanship, and Malaysian culture during the 19th Asian Games, and the small handover ceremony was witnessed by YB Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sports.

The Lamborghini Revuelto High Performance Electrified Vehicle is now in Malaysia - Prices start at over RM2.5m

Automobili Lamborghini has launched the new Lamborghini Revuelto, the first super sports V12 hybrid plug-in HPEV (which is Lamborghini's short form for High-Performance Electrified Vehicle), in Malaysia. This beauty combines the power of a V12 engine with hybrid technology. The Revuelto makes a shift in Lamborghini's design to be more emissions friendly for the future but is also marks the brand's 60^th anniversary. It is a special hypercar, one that replaces the already great Aventador which was the brand's previous production V12 model.

Subaru Car Challenge is back for 2023 - Compete to try win a Subaru XV 2.0i P EyeSight

 Motor Image (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. has announced that the popular Subaru Car Challenge is back after a long hiatus (due to the Covid19 lockdowns). If you have the stamina, strength and dexterity like  Subaru cars, outlast everyone and win a Subaru XV 2.0i-P EyeSight. Enter the intitial round and participate in the Subaru Car Challenge in Kuala Lumpur on September 16, 2023, from 9am to 4pm.

This six-hour endurance challenge of keeping the palm of you hand on a Subaru without removing it will be held at the Plaza Arkadia Kuala Lumpur. The top five contestants will be able take one step closer to owning a brand-new Subaru XV when they compete against contestants from the Asian region in Singapore on November 4 to 5, 2023. This could mean at least keeping that palm on a Subaru for around 20 or more hours so that you can win that Subaru.