Continental Tyres recently unveiled the new MaxContact MC7 tyre for the Malaysian market. This is Continental's sporty, high-performance tyre designed for urban landscapes and tailored to fulfill the needs of Asia Pacific (APAC) drivers - lots of humidity, rain, dust, etc. The new product follows up on the MC6 and is designed to deliver uplifting driving performance that improves everyday driving to the next level with the maximum control through precise steering and dynamic handling.
The All New 2024 GAC GS3 EMZOOM CBU is now on sale in Malaysia, priced from RM118,900.00.
The latest Compact SUV in Malaysia is powered by 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine developing 177PS and 270Nm of torque powering the front wheels via a wet clutch DCT.
Modern looking styling is complemented with latest tech including wireless Apple CarPlayTM and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) safety features.
Special launch package offers three times free service maintenance and seven-year coverage on engine and powertrain.
WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA), a subsidiary of Warisan TC Holdings Bhd, yesterday, officially unveiled the 2024 GAC GS3 EMZOOM in Malaysia. This marks about five years in the making, in terms of planning and bringing the EMZOOM into Malaysia, the compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) is now available in two completely built-up (CBU) variants for our market (for the time being, with local assembly coming in the near future), This is the GAC GS3 EMZOOM Exclusive and GS3 EMZOOM Premium R. These are officially priced at RM118,900.00 and RM128,900.00 respectively (before insurance). The 2024 GAC GS3 EMZOOM is available in four colours: Salt Lake Blue, Ivory White, Graphene Grey and Super Star Silver.
smart Damansara, a smart all-electric car dealership operated by Smart Mobility Sdn Bhd has opened an outlet in Mutiara Damansara. Strategically located in Mutiara Damansara, it is at the ground floor of Menara TSR and is a 3S (Sales Service Spares) centre. It spans 7,500 sq ft, featuring a service centre with 4 service bays, a showroom and a spare parts hub.
Bookings for the upcoming 2024 JAECOO J7 SUV officially begins from the 10th April, 2024 onwards. Those interested in this new premium off-road SUV can place their interest at the JAECOO Premier Experience roadshow located at 1Utama Shopping Centre (Level LG, Highstreet) or via the official JAECOO Malaysia website from the 10th April onwards.
CASTROL IGNITES "CASTROL RENTAK SINTETIK" CAMPAIGN: CELEBRATING MENANG BERSAMA CASTROL CHAMPION AND LEADERSHIP IN FULL SYNTHETIC TECHNOLOGY
Kuala Lumpur, 27 March 2024 - Castrol, a leading automotive lubricant company, celebrates the grand prize winner of the Menang Bersama Castrol contest and ignites the "Castrol Rentak Sintetik" campaign. This innovative initiative reflects Castrol's commitment to Full Synthetic Technology Leadership. The campaign aims to connect with a younger Malaysian audience and highlight the superior performance and protection offered by Castrol's full-synthetic engine oils, including Castrol EDGE and Castrol MAGNATEC.
Castrol has announced their “Castrol Rentak Sintetik” campaign, which is aimed at younger Malaysian Drivers. Connecting with the Future of Driving through Full Synthetic Technology, this campaign will leverage "thumb-stopping creatives" that resonate with the social media generation. It will showcase the superior performance advantages of Castrol's full-synthetic range, steering young drivers to make informed choices about their vehicles' condition.
GWM, short for Great Wall Motors, have launched their latest EV, the Ora 07 streamline four door 'coupe'. This what I would call a neo-retro styled four door coupe is priced at RM169,800 for the long range variant and RM189,800 for the performance variant. Both come with an attractive warranty package for both battery and powertrain for up to 8 years. The 07 offers another choice for Malaysians that want to test the waters and try out a premium feeling battery powered electric vehicle.
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Earlier today, I attended Mercedes-Benz Malaysia preview of four new higher end of their range vehicles at its Luxury Showcase event held at NZ Wheels in the upper scale Bangsar/Telawi area. The Dream Cars showcase is actually on from the 3 rd to 7 th of April 2024 at NZ Wheels Bangsar. The showcase offers customers a unique and exclusive Mercedes-Benz experience, complete with test drive opportunities of many Mercedes-Benz dream cars (we saw the latest SL parked outside as an example). You can see the highest-quality Mercedes-Benz craftsmanship, quality, sophistication, and the ultimate driving experience.
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Edaran Modenas Sdn. Bhd. (EMOS), the wholly owned subsidiary of Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn. Bhd. (MODENAS) celebrated the successful launch of its fourth All-Star showroom, Kawasaki Johor Bahru (KJB)on the 30th of March 2024. The opening ceremony was officiated by Qbee Ng, Director of Kawasaki Johor Bahru together with MODENAS Chief Executive Officer Roslan Roskan, and Chief Marketing Officer George Kashiwagi. EMOS is the distribution arm of MODENAS.
In conjunction with Ramadan and the upcoming Hari Raya celebration, smart Malaysia has announced its exclusive 30% discount on public charging fee for smart car owners when they charge and pay via the Hello smart App. This initiative is a result of a partnership with Charging Point Operators (CPOs) through a live system integration. Valid from 6 to 14 April 2024, it is designed to enhance the ‘Balik Kampung’ experience, making customers' journeys a little bit more affordable and convenient.
Enhanced Convenience through the Hello smart App &; Elevating the Charging Experience. Take advantage of the 30% savings with Hello smart App, granting users access to a nationwide network of charging stations with over 1,000 public charging points seamlessly integrated. Owners can conveniently locate nearby points, check station availability, and initiate charging sessions without hassle.
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) have announced that the order taking for the all-new Toyota HiAce Super Long Wheelbase (SLWB) Window Van has started. The new HiAce is designed to offer excellent efficiency, safety, and an effortless driving experience. It should go well with operators that want the legendary Toyota reliability, brand cachet and other aspects that come with the badge. Well loved by tour group operators that take small groups of tourist long haul here in Malaysia to neighbouring. Or even just short trips for airport transfers. All in a Toyota van. A legend when it comes to moving people.
Yesterday, at the GAC and TC Warisan MOU signing ceremony for the study of local assembly in Malaysia of GAC vehicles with a view towards exports including left hand drive exports - the article is HERE, the Malaysian Transport Minister, the Honourable Anthony Loke had also stated some significant points pertaining to the ownership of electric vehicles (EV) here in Malaysia. Road tax for EV cars is still being studied but a result should be given by the Ministry of Transport by April 2024. According to the minister, they are studying to make the EV road tax lower than what it is and lower than fossil fuel powered vehicles (if possible).
PROTON premiered their latest Hari Raya short film at a buka puasa event with the media yesterday. The tearjerker of a short film was produced in collaboration with Elite Definition Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor for Little Joe Air Freshener in Malaysia. This year’s PROTON Hari Raya short film - PROTON X Little Joe is titled Syurgaku, or My Heaven. It showcases the new Proton S70 C-segment sedan, as well as Proton's 3S/4S outlets.. With a run time of nearly 22 minutes, it features popular Malaysian actors Shaheizy Sam, Sharifah Amani and Fauziah Ahmad Daud under the direction of local actor and director, Pekin Ibrahim.
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Recently PROTON announced the opening of the Exclusive PROTON Accessories Tint Centre, located at its production plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak. This allows in-house tinting for Proton cars and it is capable to fit tinting on up to 5,000 vehicles per month.
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This is another TAKATA Airbag recall folks. This time it is from Audi. PHS Automotive Malaysia has announce a recall for the cars mentioned - The Q5, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback from 2009 to 2012, TT and R8 from 2014 to 2017, A4, A4 Cabriolet, A6 from 2005 to 2011.
Note that the recall should not be taken lightly as it involves the deployment of the airbags in accidents where the explosion caused by the propellant that inflates the airbag is too strong and may cause serious injuries and even death. The change to a new airbag is borne by Audi, so no cost to you as owners.
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smart Malaysia has announced the ‘smart Ri-Ya’ Campaign. This Hari Raya promotion is on from now to 30 April 2024. This exclusive promotion offers all Malaysians the opportunity to enjoy pretty good savings when they purchase a new smart #1 – BRABUS, Premium, or Pro model. It also includes special offers, including low-interest rates and a complimentary smartCharge Home Charger 1 valued at RM3,200 with a 2-Year Warranty. Additionally, buyers will receive RM3,888 worth of charging credits with the purchase of any variant of the smart #1. Terms & Conditions apply.
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Continental Tyres Malaysia, have announced a special promotion for their loyal and valued customers in conjunction with Hari Raya 2024. Consider Continental Tyres for new tyres to ‘balik kampung’as the brand will be offering up to RM200 in Touch ‘n Go e-Wallet credit upon the purchase of selected Continental, Dunlop and Viking branded tyres nationwide.
Festive Promotion season starts again. Michelin Malaysia has announced their Hari Raya 2024 Promotion with exciting rewards for an enhanced driving experience. Purchase a minimum of two (2) to four (4) units of MICHELIN Passenger Car, SUV, or Commercial Light Truck tire models with a tire size of 15” and above will receive an E-wallet Cashback (GrabFood E-code or Touch ‘n Go Reload PIN) of up to RM50 per tire, subject to availability at their dealershps of TYREPLUS, or MICHELIN outlets of course.
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Another manufacturer sets foor in Malaysia, JAECOO, with their premium SUV, the J7. Previewed by the public for the first time at the JAECOO Premiere Experience at Desa Park City on the 7th of March 2024, the J7 is the first model from the premium off-road SUV brand slated to be launched officially in Malaysia in the 1st half of 2024,,,, and its actually already March. Malaysia will be the first in Southeast Asia to launch the J7, following a global rollout in Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Central and South America.
I attended the BMW Premium Selection (BPS) autofair/roadshow earlier today. The three-day fair showcases up to 500 pre-owned vehicles from the BMW Premium Selection portfolio as well as New Vehicles, including Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) models, with attractive rebates, instant financing pre=approvals and more. The Showcase by BMW Group Malaysia returns to the Bukit Jalil National Stadium this March 1st to 3rd. This weekend. Head over there if you have the time and want to view a wide selection of BMW vehicles including models from the BMW 2 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series and the BMW X range. There will also be a selection of pre-owned MINI and BMW Motorrad vehicles will also be available at the fair.
PROTON continues its current business expansion trajectory, the national automotive brand has started diversifying its operations and revenue stream by exploring different angles within the automotive ecosystem and more. This new push for other business sources comes with the creation of Proton Global Services (PGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Proton Edar, which is now a key contributor to PROTON’s business network.
Another mid-sized EV sedan is coming to town folks! GWM Malaysia has annouced that their GWM ORA 07 fastback styled sedan is now open for booking. This is the latest edition to the retro looking current range of Great Wall Motors' cars to be sold in Malaysia. The Ora Good Cat compact hatchback comes to mind with its unique looks. This ORA 07 definitely takes after that with its rounded styling cues. Quite different from the usual fare we get and somehow blends German retro styling to modern tech.
BMW Motorrad Malaysia is set to preview the New BMW R 18 Roctane alongside one-of-a-kind offerings at the BMW Premium Selection Showcase 2024 at Bukit Jalil from 1st to the 3rd March 2024 at Bukit Jalil National Stadium during the BMW Premium Selection (BPS) showcase. The premium automaker will introduce the newest edition of the BMW R 18 derivative to the Malaysian market: the fifth model in the Heritage family. The estimated pricing for the New BMW R 18 Roctane is RM160,000 [Estimated]
If you own a fairly new, or even old Peugeot, DS, Citroen and anything remotely related to these brands, please take note that effective 1 March 2024, Stellantis Malaysia National Sales Company (Stellantis Malaysia) will commence a one-stop call center for PEUGEOT, DS and Citroën vehicles in the country. This is part of Stellantis’ transition to having Stellantis Malaysia as the entity managing the sales distribution and ownership experience of its vehicles, and to deliver seamless customer care during this transition.
Volvo Car Malaysia has revealed an upgraded 2024 C40 Recharge Pure Electric. The SUV is Volvo’s first crossover SUV offered as an electric-only model and for this year's model, it will have a range of up to 550km*- as per the controlled Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (“WLTP”) for full electric vehicles* and it will also have faster DC charging for a larger battery pack (which explains the range), and pixel headlight technology. More whales and trees could be saved with this new extended range C40.
Earlier today, Hong Leong Industries Berhad (“HLI”) launched its latest venture, Tekhne Sdn Bhd (“TÉKHNĒ”) which is their venture to make its mark in the automotive spare parts market. TÉKHNĒ will enter the market with a comprehensive range of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Replacement Equipment Manufacturer (REM) parts for both 2- and 4-wheeled vehicles. The products are, designed to meet the diverse needs of customers and will be ‘Moving the Future’.
