smart Malaysia Introduces the ‘smart Ri-Ya’ Campaign in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2024 celebrations

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.

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz C 350 e Plug-in Hybrid is the new C-Class range topper here in Malaysia. Prices estimated to start at RM355k

Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia unveiled the latest variant of the best-selling Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan for the Malaysian market. This one is the new range topper here, the 2024 (W206) Mercedes-Benz C350e Plug-in Hybrid with the AMG-Line trim. The new luxury compact sedan is locally assembled at the Mercedes-Benz production plant in Pekan, Pahang. The C 350 e Plug-in Hybrid combines a 95kw electric motor with a traditional 2.0liter petrol engine for enhanced efficiency. It replaces the previous range topper, the conventional petrol powered C300 AMG line, and is estimated to come in at around RM355,000 before any insurance. 

FEATURE: Volvo Car Malaysia - The Makers of Tomorrow - Innovations Throughout its 96 years, its 57 Years in Malaysia and its range of Electrified Vehicles

In celebration of Malaysia’s independence and national day, Volvo presents Makers of Tomorrow: which is this article featuring Volvo cars in classic silhouettes of yesteryear to its ground-breaking pure electric and hybrid cars today. All of these have been proudly manufactured in Malaysia over the past six decades.

By bringing together the past and present, this exhibition on display commemorates Volvo’s 57 years of growing together with generations of Malaysians as it celebrates its 96th global anniversary this year.

Volvo Car Malaysia Now Offers Full Pure Electric Car Line-Up on Their ‘Online Sales’ Platform

 Volvo Car Malaysia continues to expand its initiative to sell cars directly to its customers by offering their full Pure Electric Line-up on its updated ‘Online Sales’ platform. The platform’s update also signifies the brand's intention to improve its position as the leading mover in the e-luxury segment and to further providing its customers with the Swedish luxury experience even from the comfort of their own homes or anywhere they are at.

All-New Toyota Vios will be launched tomorrow evening - Longer wheelbase, Camry Looks....a lot to like from this B segment sedan

Taking centre stage tomorrow evening is the  launch of the All-New Toyota Vios. Mostly new with its new interior and exterior design incorporating new technology (lighter and longer in wheelbase) and features, set to attract, excite and inspire. All of these coupled to a reliable 106hp 1.5liter engine and a 7 Speed cvt transmission should make it a decent drive in all aspects.

(NOTE - LAUNCH ARTICLE is here - https://motoring-malaysia.blogspot.com/2023/03/4th-generation-toyota-vios-launched-two.html)

2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 R-Design aka the Hybrid Twin Engine XC40 Compact SUV is Launched in Malaysia

Volvo Car Malaysia has just launched the XC40 Recharge T5 R-Design. The XC40 Recharge here means that it is Volvo's compact crossover / SUV which comes with a full plug-in hybrid electric powertrain. With the launch of this new variant of Volvo's handsome, or pretty, depending on your preference of whether you call your cars girls or boys, this makes Volvo Car the first and only automotive brand in Malaysia to offer a full range of Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) to be assembled in Malaysia.

Volvo Car Malaysia Extends Warranty to Five-years/Unlimited Mileage - Up from Three-years/100,000km Previously

Volvo Car Malaysia has IMPROVED on its manufacturer or factory warranty programme to a five-years/unlimited mileage warraty for all privately owned Volvo cars* registered from 1 January 2021onwards. Prior to this announcement, Volvo car owners were entitled to a three-year/100,000km factory warranty with a combined two-years/20,000km Extended Warranty Programme (EWP) provided by an external insurance partner. 

We mostly know that external parties to any arrangement will usually be a little bit reluctant to do things even though its been legally contracted to them. So it is a very, very good thing that Volvo Car Malaysia is now going the internal route to customer aftersales in terms of warranty issues. So with the introduction of the extended factory warranty, customers will be able to enjoy a similar level of protection at no additional cost, fully covered under the five-years/unlimited mileage warranty. So much more peace of mind. 

MINI Malaysia Unveils the New All-Electric MINI - Price at RM 218,380.78 till the End of the Year

MINI Malaysia today introduced the New All-Electric MINI. This fully electrified MINI now further expands the choices for Malaysian MINI lovers and is priced at RM 218,380.78 until the end of this year. The fully electric 3 door compact hatchback boasts decent performance and a range of approximately 270km, which is pretty good for use as an urban runabout.

Volvo Car Malaysia 'Power of 3' Campaign - Additional Savings in Conjunction with the Upcoming Merdeka and Malaysia Day Celebrations

There currently is the Volvo 2020 Merdeka Campaign which is ongoing and held in conjunction with the upcoming celebrations of Malaysia's 63th National Day and also the Malaysia Day.  The campaing will be based on the idea that good things come in three and centre upon three Volvo sedans which are the Volvo S60 T8 R-Design,Volvo S90 T8 Inscription Plus and Volvo S90 T8 Special Edition.There are also three special deals which are free first-year insurance, free Polestar optimisation package and free 5-year service maintenance (VSA5+) which will come with purchase of the cars mentioned above. Until the end of 2020, all Volvo cars for 2020 will be sold with the tax break stated by the Malaysian government so the deals are sweet.

Volvo Car Malaysia Announces Latest Prices for Their Vehicles - From 15 June to 31 December 2020

Following the Malaysian government's announcement with regard to the Short-Term Economic Recovery plan post Movement Control Order, Volvo Car Malaysia has released its new price list for all Volvo CKD (Completely Knocked Down) models to exclude sales tax, effective 15 June to 31 December 2020. So if you have been looking for a Volvo car now could be the time. The last time this tax rebate was given was when the change of government happened back in 2018. Now you have another chance.

2020 Volvo S60 T8 R-Design Now Offered in Locally Assembled (CKD) Form

On the 18th May 2020, which was sometime just before the recent Hari Raya Idil Fitri celebrations here in Malaysia, Volvo Car Malaysia launched the Volvo S60 T8 in its Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) or locally assembled form for the country. This is similar to the current fully imported of Completely Built-Up (CBU) variant, the Volvo S60 T8 CKD and it will only come in a single T8 R-Design variant for Malaysia. In this new CKD form, it will now cost us RM295,888 (on-the-road, without insurance, inclusive of excise duty and sales tax) and will be available for viewing at all authorised Volvo dealers and also available for booking via the Volvo Car Malaysia website, which makes sense in these times of a pandemic.

These are the Best Automotive Insurers According to Motodata Research Consortium (MRC) - Winners of the MRC Industry Awards 2019

Recently, the winners of the prestigious Motordata Research Consortium (MRC) Industry Awards 2019 have been announced by MRC. The MRC Industry Awards are given out annually to honour outstanding insurance companies that demonstrate great initiative and commitment in the highly volatile motor insurance industry. In other words, this could be the automotive insurance companies that you may like to try the next time you buy insurance for your vehicle as their claim approval seem to be the fastest. According to this award that is...

AIA General Berhad Launches the AIA Family Drive Car Insurance

AIA General Berhad has launched their AIA Family Drive insurance for passenger cars in Malaysia. The AIA Family Drive car insurance policy provides total protection, convenience and savings for the entire family. You can get a family discount of 5% if you insure two or more cars and this is the first car insurance in Malaysia to offer a family discount. Of course, there's more value added stuff too.

Volvo Car Malaysia introduces refreshed Volvo XC90 SUV - Improving On Something Which Is Already So Good

Volvo Car Malaysia has announced that the refreshed 2019 onwards Volvo XC90 full-sized SUV is now available in Malaysia for viewing at all Volvo showrooms.The Volvo XC90 is the Swedish carmaker's top-of-the-line flagship, that marks the company's foray into an electrification strategy. The refreshed XC90 features subtle upgrades to the exterior for the T5 variant, additional performance for the T8 and some with more equipment inside.

Volvo Car Malaysia and Dealer-Partner iRoll Ipoh Sdn Bhd Officially Open Their New 3S Centre in Ipoh

Volvo Car Malaysia, has officially opened a new showroom in Ipoh, Perak. The new 3S centre adds more customer touch points for the now premium Swedish carmaker. The new centre is operated by their dealer-partner, iRoll Ipoh Sdn Bhd. Located close to the Ipoh airport and the Ipoh City & Country Club, the showroom adds to Volvo’s growing dealership network here in Malaysia.

MINI Malaysia Launches the New MINI Clubman

(from left to right) Linnet Yew, Head of MINI Malaysia and Sashi Ambi, Head of Corporate Communication of BMW Group Malaysia with the New MINI Clubman.

The New (for the 2020 Model Year) MINI Clubman has been launched here. This refreshed Clubman is about three years from the initial introduction of the unique six door MINI. It comes with a new transmission system and more equipment with even more connectivity for this digital age. This latest MINI model adds to the range and offers station wagon type of motoring to the picture.

FLUX - The Newest All-Inclusive Monthly Car Subscription Service is Here - You Can Tailor Your Car Rental on a Monthly Basis and Change When You Want To

There is a new, very flexible, car leasing service that is now available here in Malaysia. It is called Flux, An All-Inclusive Monthly Car Subscription Service which basically allows you to drive around in a car without a loan and then change to another car when you feel like it. Unlike the hour to hour car sharing stuff popular these days, this is more like the cars you lease from leasing companies, but more flexible.

Volvo Car Malaysia and Dealer-Partner, Ingress Swede Automobile Officially Opens Their New 3S Centre in Mutiara Damansara

Volvo Car Malaysia together with their dealer-partner, Ingress Swede Automobile earlier today launched the Volvo Car new 3S Centre in Mutiara Damansara. The event was officiated by the Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail. It also also attended by the senior management from Ingress Swede’s parent company, Ingress Corporation Berhad, and representatives from Volvo Car Malaysia. 

Hyundai Has Revealed Images of the Upcoming 8th Generation Hyundai Sonata - Coupe-like Styling is Now Coming into Play

Hyundai Motor has shared with us pictures of the upcoming eight generation 2020 Model Year Hyundai Sonata. This time, the latest iteration of the Sonata embodies Hyundai’s latest design language called the Sensuous Sportiness design concept. It is a fully transformed vehicle following the release of the previous generation Sonata in 2014 which somehow did not catch the eye of the Malaysian consumer unlike the one prior to that. 

Volvo Car Malaysia together with Newly Appointed Dealers, Motion Beyond Opens Volvo Setia Alam 3S Centre

Volvo Car Malaysia, together with their latest appointed dealer, Motion Beyond, has officially opened Volvo Setia Alam. This is the latest Volvo 3S centre (Sales, Service, and Spare Parts) for the Volvo car brand and it adds more customer coverage in the Klang Valley (or Greater Kuala Lumpur) area.