HINO and Daihatsu Malaysia jointly celebrate a successful vehicle handover and customer appreciation in Ipoh

  

Recently, Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (DMSB), who are also an authorized 3S dealer for Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HMSM) here had successfully hosted the Customer Appreciation Day and Hino Vehicle Handover Ceremony at their Ipoh branch located along Jalan Kuala Kangsar. Supported by HMSM, the event, which also had a short truck familiarisation training had seen the participation of over 30 customers and showcased Hino’s strong commitment to building lasting relationships as well as to promote safer, more efficient transportation through its Driver Familiarization Training.

 

The event began with a specialized training session led by HMSM, where participants gained valuable insights into Hino’s vehicle technologies and safety features. The training was aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of drivers, aligning with Hino’s mission to ensure safer roads and more efficient operations for its customers.

BFGoodrich Malaysia launches the new All-Terrain T/A KO3 Tire

On Friday, the 27th of September 2024, BFGoodrich Malaysia officially introduced the latest addition to its celebrated All-Terrain family, the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tire.The KO3 builds on the reputation and essentially replaces the respected BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyre and the new tyre was designed to cater to the evolving needs of off-roading adventure-seekers by incorporating the latest innovative tyre technologies into a product that delivers an even stronger performance, providing advanced mobility for all types of terrain. 

The Volvo EX30 is Now Available in 2 Plus and 1Twin Engine Ultra variant from RM188,888 onwards - Test Drive the compact EV SUV at KL Base from tomorrow until 29 September 2024

The Volvo EX30 has been launched for the Malaysian market. This is Volvo’s newest electric car and is a compact B segment luxury fully electric SUV. The EX30 is big on technology and safety and is the latest embodiment of Volvo’s vision to give people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way, with three variants starting at RM188,888 onwards and a range topping twin motor, very fast accelerating variants, it covers what most well heeled urban dwellers would want in a compact roundabout.

VIDEO: We had a go at the 2025 Geely Galaxy E5 aka the upcoming Proton e-MAS 7 EV SUV at the Proton Test Track - Good specs, equipment levels and tech as well as overall styling. Let's Hope that the e-MAS 7 gives us the same

Yesterday, Monday, the 23rd of September 2024, PROTON, together with their technology partner, Geely, hosted a Driving Impression event for members of the media and other guests of which the 2025 Geely E5 battery EV was the subject matter, at the PROTON Test Track. The event provided an opportunity for us to experience the left-hand drive variant of the very recently launched Geely E5, which is the development sibling of the upcoming right hand drive Proton e.MAS 7. If you are not interested in reading this article, you can watch what we think in the video posted from our YouTube channel below.

JAECOO Malaysia previews the upcoming 2025 OMODA C9 SUV - Coupe SUV styling, a very premium feeling cabin and a 2.0liter turbocharged 2wd or AWD variants estimated to be under RM200K, it is incredible

 

JAECOO Malaysia has just previewed the OMODA C9 (C9) SUV. This very premium looking and feeling SUV is planned to be launched in December of this year, and after looking at it at the preview today, this C9 should shake-up the D-segment SUV market with its engine performance, safety technology, creature comforts and signature competitive pricing strategy. JAECOO Malaysia aim to price even the full spec C9 under RM200,000, and I believe, many other brands that have a D segment SUV in and around the RM150,000 to RM225,000 price range will be sweating a little.

VIDEO: Test Drive - The 2024/2025 Isuzu D-Max 3.0L 4X4 AT X=Terrain - A pickup truck for daily driving and more

 New test drive video on our YouTube channel folks! This time its a 2024 onwards Isuzu D-Max. The 2024 onwards Isuzu D-Maxis more than a facelift according to the folks at Isuzu. Numerous changes particularly to the front and rear design elements, wheels and interior have been given attention to provide the vehicle with fresh appeal. The pickup truck tested is the Malaysian spec Isuzu D-Max 3.0L 4X4 X-Terrain.

Proton e.MAS 7 Tour continues the Geely E5 world tour with a Malaysia wide tour of about 2,000km

Yesterday evening, PROTON, celebrated a significant milestone at its Centre of Excellence (COE) with the official launch of the Proton e.MAS 7 Tour. This journey marks the handover from the e-MAS 7's  base vehicle, the Geely Galaxy E5  EV SUV which has completed over 3,750km travelling from China, through Laos, Thailand and then to Malaysia. This has been a successful part of the E5's Long Test Drive World Tour, and for the Malaysian leg, the baton is passed to the Proton e.MAS 7 to embark on

an exciting new chapter of innovation and exploration across Malaysia.

As the nation’s first EV brand, it is fitting for Proton e.MAS to also be the first to undertake a nationwide tour with an EV on such a large scale, The Proton e.MAS 7 Tour aims to engage Malaysians and provide them with a unique opportunity to experience the vehicle first hand as it covers well over 2,000km across diverse terrains and landscapes ranging from coastal roads to mountainous regions, while showcasing its capabilities. So the best thing for us Malaysians is that the Geely E5's Malaysian leg gets to be handled by the Proton variant of the SUV.

 

smart Roadshow at Midvalley Southkey Mall, JB this weekend till Sunday 22th September 2024

 

If you are in or around JB this weekend, smart Malaysia has brought the smart Tour Brand Roadshow to the Southern region, over at Midvalley Southkey Mall in Johor Bahru. This event continues the newly launched here in Malaysia EV brand nationwide. This is their effort to showcase the innovative smart #1 and #3 offering a closer look at the future of electric mobility.

The new locally assembled Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 e 4MATIC is now available - Priced at RM398,888 OTR before insurance

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has introduced the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant, the GLC 350 e 4MATIC.which is assembled here in Pekan, Pahang, The new PHEV GLC was unveiled during the Malaysian launch of the new W214 E-Class sedan. The new variant of the GLC is a model that adds  to the GLC SUV range here and combines electrified efficiency with uncompromised performance. It is now available at RM 398,888 inclusive of 10% Sales Tax (for Peninsular Malaysia), which seems to be quite a nice figure as it is still under the RM400K threshold. More than that for a C-Class variant of the Mercedes-Benz SUV and it would be quite hard to swallow for a C-Class I figure. MBM must feel the same too to price it as such.

The new E-Class gets its Malaysian launch - Locally assembled E200 and E350e Plug in Hybrids offered

 

The car favoured by many Malaysian businessmen has been improved. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the latest and feature packed E-Class sedan here. The variants of the new E-Class official sold here are locally assembled and are the Mercedes-Benz E 200 and Mercedes-Benz E 350 e plug-in hybrid..This continues the E-Class legacy here as for over 75 years, the model has actually been the standard for what is the epitome of a mid-range luxury sedan. Can't call it mid-sized, as the current range of E-Classes are large sized cars these days you know.

Of course, being a Mercedes-Benz, the luxury sedan is laden with technology and the latest in equipment. This time, even the infotainment system get an upgrade. The new E-Class is touted as the most advanced business sedan with its artificial intelligence (AI) learning capabilities via “routines” making everyday tasks easier by learning and automating frequently used comfort systems. The new E-Class ups the connectivity needs with 5G and video conferencing, and also offers third-party app compatibility for video streaming, gaming, and internet browsing, ensuring constant connection and entertainment. 

The Mercedes-Benz E 200 is fitted with a mild hybrid system which delivers an additional 17 kW of power and up to 205 Nm of torque boost to the 2.0liter 204hp 320Nm turbocharged petrol engine, As for the range topping plug-in hybrid, the E 350 e is capable of achieving a fully electric drive of up to 118 km (WLTP).  It gets the same 2.0liter engine but gets a 95kW motor and 440Nm torque. You then add the 204Hp to the 95kW you get about 320hp in total meaning the E350 e is fast - 0-100kmh in 6.4seconds with a top speed of 236kmh (note that the E200 can do 0-100kmh in 7.3seconds but has a maximum speed of 240kmh, so there)

Volvo Iron Women Programme first round of graduates celebrated - Women drivers and those interested are encouraged to apply

Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Volvo Trucks), has introduced its Volvo Iron Women initiative to Malaysia. With the support of the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry as strategic partner, Volvo Trucks recently celebrated the inaugural graduation of five women as fully certified heavy-duty truck drivers. The women will be employed by Taipanco Sdn Bhd who are also interested in expanding its pool of drivers.

VIDEO: First Real World Drive of the new Facelifted 2025 Proton X70 in Sabah - Our initial impressions about Proton's best selling SUV

New video below folks! PROTON invited members of the media, from Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak to try out the newly launched, facelifted 2025 Proton X70 1.5TGDi SUV over in Sabah.. This was held in conjunction with the X70's official launch in East Malaysia. Something new and something which we believe is a good move as East Malaysia is now a major local market for Proton.