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.

Daihatsu Malaysia launches the Daihatsu Rahmah Service Package - Affordable service packages available at all Daihatsu Authorised dealers nationwide

Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd took the opportunity to introduce the Daihatsu Rahmah Service Package at the launch of the newly upgraded Saga Superior Daihatsu centre located in Ipoh, Perak earlier today. The Centre has been upgraded from a 1S Sales only facility to a complete Sales, Service and Spare Part (3S) Centre thus improving the brand's customer touch points in the surrounding area. As for the Daihatsu Rahmah package, this campaign starts today, the 27th of May onwards and Daihatsu Gran Max owners are encouraged to send their vehicles at all authorised Daihatsu service centres nationwide to take advantage of this campaign until it ends (at a later date not specified as yet).

Daihatsu Malaysia together with dealer Saga Superior Sdn Bhd officially opens its new 3S Centre in Ipoh, Perak

Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd together with their long time dealer in Ipoh, Perak, Saga Superior Sdn Bhd has officially opened their new 3S Centre located along Jalan Pasir Puteh 1, Ipoh, Perak. The new centre, operated by Saga Superior was originally a 1S or sales only centre but has been upgraded to a full Sales, Service and Spare Parts (3S) centre by Saga Superior, which has been operating the sales centre since 2006. They have taken the next step in offering a comprehensive Daihatsu sales and aftersales experience to their customers in and around the Ipoh city area.

Sponsored by Daihatsu Malaysia, The Rewilding Roadshow by the Free Tree Society Kuala Lumpur Brings Conservation Home

Earlier today I attended the launch of Free Tree Society Kuala Lumpur  (FTS) the Rewilding Roadshow. This Roadshow is an initiative to encourage urban Malaysians to fill up their green spaces at home with plants with the aim of  supporting biodiversity and sustainable lifestyles. The initiative is sponsored by Daihatsu Malaysia, which is a natural fit for their Environmental Action Plan 2030, which is their social responsibility initiative in line with the  United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Daihatsu Malaysia launches Daihatsu Business Fleet Program & Displays Gran Max Light Commercial Van at MCVE 2019

More news from the recent Malaysian Commercial Vehicle Expo 2019 (MCVE 2019). This time the news is about Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (DMSB) which launched the Daihatsu Business Fleet Program at the Expo. The program is designed  to provide innovative end-to-end aftersales service solutions for small to medium businesses as well as those with larger fleets.

Daihatsu to Display 2019 Gran Max Panel Van AT at the Upcoming Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo (MCVE 2019)

The Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo (MCVE 2019) is coming at the end of the month.  The commercial vehicle expo will take place from 20th to 22nd June 2019 at the Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) and it the largest tradeshow for such vehicles. Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (DMSB) will be displaying their 2019 Gran Max Panel Van there this time around.

Daihatsu Malaysia Invests in a New One Stop 3S Centre in Ipoh for Their HINO Truck and Bus Sales & Servicing Needs

Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd or Daihatsu Malaysia has been quite busy in the commercial vehicle sector here. With its passenger vehicle investment here in Malaysia essentially run through its shareholding in Perodua, they have focused more on the commercial vehicle sector, concentrating on their small commercial vehicle - the Daihatsu Hijet and also as an authorised dealer for Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HMSM). It recently  announced its new 3S Centre which comprises of Sales, Aftersales Service and Spare Parts, in Ipoh. As both are Toyota Group companies, this is the synergy they share.

The Daihastu Gran Max Panel Van with Automatic Transmission is Officially on Sale in Malaysia

Daihatsu Malaysia has officially launched the New Gran Max Panel Van (AT) as we have written about earlier. The new panel van  is the first automatic transmission small commercial van to be sold here and it is specially designed to accommodate the requirements of mobile SME businesses (business ‘on-wheel’) that is blooming in the country as well as other corporations and government agencies. So everyone can basically drive it easily as these days, there are many who cannot drive a manual. Times have changed.

Daihatsu Gran Max Panel Van with Automatic Transmission (AT) to be Launched - Prices from RM69,888.00 Onwards

The 2018 Daihatsu Grand Max 1.5 liter panel van with an automatic transmission (AT) option will be launched by Daihatsu Malaysia soon. This is quite a surprise as usually we almost never hear of a commercial van fitted with an automatic transmission here in Malaysia. It fact, this is the first by the looks of it. 

Daihatsu Malaysia Delivers 36 Units of the Daihatsu Gran Max Semi Panel Vans to Indah Water Konsortium

Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (DMSB) recently held a small hand over ceremony for the delivery of 36 fleet units of the Daihatsu Gran Max Panel Van to Indah Water Konsortium Sdn. Bhd. (IWK). This is the second fleet order by IWK following their previous purchase in October 2017. IWK was represented by En. Faizal Othman; Chief Executive Officer and En. Ir. Mohd Taufik Salleh; Head of Regional Operation Southern graced by Mr. Makoto Ogawa; Executive Director and En. Arman Mahadi; General Manager from Daihatsu Malaysia.

Zero GST: Daihatsu Malaysia 0% GST Adjusted Prices & Festive Promo Offers

Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. has announced their zero-rated Goods and Services Tax (GST) prices which takes effect from 1st June 2018 onwards until further notice (most likely when the SST system is re-implemented by the Malaysian Government). Daihatsu Malaysia will also be giving out attractive festive promo of up to RM4,000 for a limited time on top of the zero-rated GST on selected Gran Max variants too (T&Cs apply).

Commercial vehicles: Daihatsu Malaysia hands over 22 units of the Gran Max trucks to GIATMARA

Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (DMSB) handed over twenty-two (22) units of brand new Daihatsu Gran Max light trucks to GIATMARA MALAYSIA recently. These 1.5liter Gran Max trucks which will be utilised by newly graduated GIATMARA technical and vocational graduates under the ‘TRUCK-PRENEUR’ entrepreneurship programme. 

Daihatsu to sponsor Badminton tournaments in Indonesia and Malaysia - the DAIHATSU Indonesia Master 2018 & PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2018

Daihatsu has been pretty quiet here in Malaysia ever since sister company Perodua have started producing cars based on Daihatsu cars. They are still here, but more in the light commercial vehicle sector with their Grand Max light trucks and other vehicles. But this has not stopped them from giving back to the communities where Daihatsu has set foot. So quite recently, Daihatsu had announced  its sponsorship on two Badminton World Federation (BWF) major tournaments, the DAIHATSU Indonesia Master 2018, and the PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2018 presented by Daihatsu.

FYI, The Daihatsu Altis is not based on the Toyota Altis but the Toyota Camry. How confusing for people over here.

Now this is awkward. Daihatsu has launched the new Daihatsu Altis. And as it has always been since circa 2000, it is based on the Toyota Camry. Not the Toyota Corolla Altis that we know in these parts of the world. 

Daihatsu Perodua Engine Manufacturing Sdn Bhd officially opens its new plant in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan

Daihatsu Perodua Engine Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (DPEM) has officially opened its new RM500 million joint venture plant in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan.  This new facility is the second significant investment made by Daihatsu after their transmission manufacturing facility, Akashi Kikai Industry (M) Sdn Bhd, in Senawang began operations in July 2015.

Spotted For Sale: 1989 Daihatsu Mira Walk-Through Van - Not a Kei Car, but a Kei Van.

This is an interesting find - A L70 series Daihatsu Mira 660cc Walk-Through van from 1989. This grey import has come in via the classic car AP (Approval Permit) for cars older than 25 years of age. This is the L70 version and not the later L200 (the version that Perodua made into the Kancil) because of the L200 was first launched in 1990 and it had more flush fitting headlights as well as a slightly rounded bumper. But this isn't something to discuss about. This was a Kei car that became a Kei van.

More MY Auto Fest 2016 deals: BMW, FORD, DAIHATSU, PERODUA, NISSAN, JAGUAR LAND ROVER, SUBARU VOLVO, MERCEDES BENZ

The My Auto Fest 2016 is on from the 20th to the 22nd of May 2016. There you will find many deals, food, merchandise and test drive of many models outside the event hall (photo below). No. This isn't some huge, mega motor show. At least we have quite a proper one with new car previews - the new Honda Civic was properly previewed, Peugeot had a 408 e-THP, Proton teased the Perdana, Hyundai brought out the IONIQ Hybrid. Something different. There even was a Tesla outside courtesy of GreenTech. And you can win a Nissan Almera if you book a car there. It is on till tomorrow. 

Indonesia's Daihatsu Sirion .....

...is actually our Perodua Myvi. To those that aren't aware of this fact, The car is either brought in as a whole from Perodua's plant in Rawang, Malaysia or partly assembled in Indonesia by Daihatsu from parts brought in from Malaysia. It is basically our 1.3liter Perodua Myvi with a Daihatsu badge stuck on it. There is no other difference from the Myvi we have over here. All you have to do is go to daihatsu.astra.co.id and you will be able to see the difference. Or lack of it.

Subaru small cars are now Toyotas and why the new Impreza is slightly dull

"Of course it does. But they're so utterly predictable and dull vehicles. Take the Toyota Passo a.k.a Daihatsu Sirion/Boon a.k.a Perodua Myvi a.k.a Subaru Justy. They may look slightly different with different eylashes, skirts or jewellery, but they are basically the same shape."


So economic pressures have led Subaru to stop making their own small cars. Sad news. And why does the new Impreza look a little dull?

Click here to find out. 

Perodua Myvi As A Performance Car? Pink Elephants Can Fly.

The Perodua Myvi is unquestionably the most popular small hatchback in Malaysia. This one, pictured above in Pink, belongs to my better half. But, yours truly has been driving it around town over the past week or so.