Porsche have announced that they will present the new all-electric Macan on Thursday, 25 January 2024. The second generation of the successful SUV will be unveiled in Singapore, with the world premiere broadcast live in the Porsche Newsroom. Mr Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche, will offer his insights into the design process before the unveiling.
Autogroup International (AGI), a Sri Lankan based company, is proud to announce the launch of their 2024 range of Armoured vehicles and luxury CEO ‘private jet’ Interiors based on the right-hand drive GMC Yukon Denali XL SUV and right-hand drive GMC Sierra Denali 2500 Heavy Duty Pickup truck which will be available for sale through their local partners in Malaysia. These cars are suitable for VIPs or agencies that feel that they require bullet proof, bomb proof vehicles and also those that require levels of protection from any chemical or biological threat. And as these are usually left hand drive, AGI feels that with their Right Hand Drive conversions, they feel that the highly armoured SUVs have a segment to plug in the Malaysian market.
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Stellantis. the brand who manufacture Peugeot, welcomes the Year of the Dragon with a chance to explore the urban landscape in style with a brand-new Peugeot Landtrek pickup truck or the nicely styled Peugeot 3008 compact SUV. You can get yourself their Most Extravagant Ang Pau Ever, which are their exceptional offers at the nearest Peugeot dealership.
To find out more, book a test drive or visit peugeot.com.my. Offers are valid until 28 February 2024. Wishing you Gong Xi Fa Cai and a prosperous Lunar New Year!
In conjunction with this year;s Chinese New Year GoCar has a new campaign. Customers can enjoy Hassle-Free Travel with More Savings and Win a Trip to Korea this CNY with GoCar’s Joyful Journeys Campaign Participating services in this campaign include GoCar Share, GoCar Subs, GoCar Garage and GoCar Cuba Beli. Many of their platforms for all sorts of customers.
Customers can submit multiple entries for the Double Fortune Lucky Draw Dip contest to win a trip to Korea, the latest Apple products and free oil change packages. Car sharing customers can enjoy a 28 percent discount on minimum one-day bookings with GoCar Share unlimited times.
Meanwhile, just after the other German luxury brand announced their latest bit of news, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia have unveiled the new upgraded 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200. The sporty compact SUV which is the entry point into Mercedes-Benz SUVs now come with some extra enhancements for the new year, notably a redesigned front and rear end and the latest MBUX information and entertainment system. The GLA 200 is locally assembled in Malaysia and comes in at RM258,888 before insurance.
Following the popularity of the BMW X5 in the Malaysian market in 2023, BMW Malaysia also previewed the latest facelifted 2024 Plug-in Hybrid variant of their most successful premium Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) today together with 2023 performance report and the preview of their newest showroom in Balakong., The new locally assembled almost 500hp BMW X5 xDrive50e. Arriving with the M Sport package as standard, the New BMW X5 xDrive50e sees some extra updates in terms of performance and efficiency, packing more power with a greater electric range in a feat of modern athletic elegance.
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This is just a small bit of information that affects Malaysia in terms of the management of Maserati here. Maserati has announced the creation of the new "Overseas" Region, which is expected to give the Italian luxury manufacturer’s markets a new business configuration with Mr. Hamdy Elshantoury appointed as the new head of the region, starting from 1st January.
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PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM), the authorised distributors of Audi for Malaysia have announced the addition of two new models to its fully electric Audi e-tron range. These are the 2024 SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron, the Sportback being the fastback, or "coupe" variant of Audi's luxury full sized crossover/SUV range . The two new high-performance variants in the Q8 e-tron range are priced from RM519,990.00 for the SQ8 e-tron, and from RM529,990.00 for the SQ8 Sportback e-tron.
Yesterday, the 12th of January 2024 Modenas, the national motorcycle manufacturer launched the Taiwanese designed and built KYMCO AK550 Premium scooter. The introduction of the CBU (fully imported) AK550 Premium to the Malaysian market is not just a product launch but the culmination of the strategic agreement made in 2016 where Edaran Modenas Sdn Bhd (EMOS) was officially appointed as the exclusive distributor of Kymco products, here in Malaysia.
Earlier today, at Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, NexV Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (“NMSB”), a JV company between Careplus Group Berhad and the GoAuto Group Sdn Bhd, had its ground breaking ceremony that marks the beginning of the company starting work on what is the first green technology facility totally dedicated to manufacture and assembly of New Energy Vehicles (NEV), which will include electric vehicles (EVs). NMSB plans to begin operating by the first quarter of 2025. With that, it hopes to addmore employment opportunities and investments to the surrounding area.
Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE) the sole distributor of UD Trucks Malaysia, recently handed over 8 brand new units of UD Trucks to New KC Trading Sdn Bhd. These 8 units are a mix batch of UD Trucks' light (Kuzer), medium (Croner) and heavy duty (Quester) trucks which will enable them to cater to their growing customer base.
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced the launch of their 2024 Chinese New Year campaign, Which features some discounts on their entire line-up of models. The sales promotion will be ongoing till the end of February 2024 and basically, the campaign offers up to RM18,888 of savings on Volkswagen models. That amount is for the Malaysian range topper - Arteon and is also includes the Golf GTI, Tiguan Allspace range and the Arteon R-Line. Full details of the savings are as listed below:
CURSE YOU TAKATA! Still striking cars after all these years! Anyway. official press release from Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia regarding cars still affected. No, not current models, but those from 2010 to 2014. Read the details below and if you own or drive any of the cars mentioned below, head over to the nearest authorised dealership for verification and rectification if necessary - FREE OF CHARGE.
Models affected include Golf GTI, Eos, Passat CC, Polo and Vento manufactured from 2010-2013
Beetle models manufactured between 2012 to 2014 are also affected
Customers urged to make an immediate appointment with a Volkswagen dealer
First post for 2024! Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) have introduced an updated Golf GTI, equipped with Harman Kardon audio system and a Head-up Display feature. So the Golf GTI will now retail at RM252,990. A little premium over the previous year's variant of course. You have to pay for the good stuff you know.
