The new Mercedes-Benz C 200 AMG Line - The new variant for the C200 here in Malaysia

 

Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia unveiled the new Mercedes-Benz C 200 AMG Line variant of the very popular C-Class range here. This is basically the sportier looking C 200 variant and is essentially the same as the Avantgarde or normal, C200. This AMG Line bodykitted, AMG Line interior trim and slightly different alloy wheeled variant takes over the C200 AV which has been on sale since this generation of C-Class, the W206 was first launched here slightly over two years ago. Priced at RM 292,888 on the road before any insurance, it offers a little more looks for around the same price, offering more for the same.

The Latest Mercedes-Benz Actros Has Been Launched in Malaysia [Video Preview Included]

Hap Seng Trucks Distribution Sdn Bhd, the official distributor for Daimler Trucks in Malaysia has just launched the latest generation Mercedes-Benz Actros truck or prime mover. There are many variants and options but the base vehicles are 4x2, 6x2 and 6x4 prime mover trucks which can be configured with various equipment levels. The basic walkthough of the truck (mostly the 6x2) is featured on our Youtube channel as well as a presentation of the engine and AMT transmission unit. You can view the video below.

The New, Facelifted Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Launched in Malaysia - A Day After the Launch of the C-Class Sedan!

And so....a day after the launch of the facelifted Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia decided to launch the new, facelifted C-Class Coupe over at Cameron Highlands. This was during the media drive of the C-Class Sedan and I was fortunate enough to witness this event last Friday, 2nd November 2018. The new C-Class Coupe range for Malaysia consists of the Mercedes-Benz C 200 Coupé and C 300 Coupé. These, are fully imported however.

Mercedes-Benz Rebrands Mercedes-Benz Certfied Pre-Owned Programme & Officially Opens The Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Centre by Hap Seng Star Kinrara

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) officially announced the rebranded Mercedes-Benz Certified pre-owned passenger car programme. Previously known as the Proven Exclusivity by Mercedes-Benz, the Mercedes-Benz Certified pre-owned car programme is the strategic certified pre-owned label that represents the highest quality in used cars from the premium marque. Aside from that, MBM, together with dealer-partners Hap Seng Star opened the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Centre by Hap Seng Star Kinrara. This is the largest Mercedes-Benz Certified standalone pre-owned vehicle centre in Malaysia to date. 

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia announces new SST pricelists & Product Upgrades - Namely the GLC 200, GLC 250 and New Night Edition Variants for the GLA 200 & CLA 200

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia had earlier today announced effective September 1, 2018, prices of all Mercedes-Benz premium automobiles are adjusted according to the government’s enactment of SST. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia also states that the company is committed to continue providing its premium range of products and services at the best value, putting their customers at the centre of their activities.

Asbenz Stern Kuantan Autohaus Officially Opens in Kuantan, Pahang - More Mercedes-Benz Touch Points Over At The East Coast

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) and dealer partner, Asbenz Stern Sdn Bhd (Asbenz Stern)have officially opened the Mercedes-Benz Asbenz Stern Kuantan Autohaus in Kuantan, Pahang. The new Mercedes-Benz Autohaus is now poised to bring Mercedes-Benz products and services to customers and those interested in the premium brand in Kuantan, the surrounding areas and also along the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Launches the All-New Third Generation CLS as Part of the Mercedes-Benz Dream Cars Range

Last Friday, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia unveiled the all-new third Generation CLS-Class 4 door coupe together with 2 other cars in what the premium marque calls their Mercedes-Benz Dream Cars range - the Mercedes-AMG GT C and the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet. This is the range of cars that people aspire to have and for those that can afford them, are the cars that they WANT to have. 

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Launches the Refreshed S-Class Range in Malaysia - Four Variants Offering Luxury in Two and Four Doors

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia have introduced the facelifted and improved flagship S-Class range of limousines and coupes here in Malaysia. The cars that were launched for the Malaysian market are the S450L Limousine, the S560  Cabriolet, the Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe and the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. 

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia mid-2018 Performance Report - 6,970 Units Delivered to Customers, Ongoing Customer Services Initiatives & Smart Financial Solutions

For the first half of 2018, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has basically affirmed its luxury lifestyle experience by offering fascinating products, inspiring service and passionate brand experience to their customers. The premium brand delivered 6,790 units to its customers in the first half of 2018 which is a 15 per cent increase over the same period in the previous year and a new best ever result for the first half of a year. 

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Training Academy Announces the Graduation of the Automotive Mechatronic Training Class of 2018

The Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) Training Academy recently celebrated the graduation of its newest group of apprentices from its Automotive Mechatronic Training programme. This year, 26 apprentices graduated from the MBM Training Academy and this makes it a total of 827 globally certified apprentices that have graduated from the academy since the establishment of training programs here in Malaysia.

Zero GST: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Announces Updated Prices In Line With The Temporary 0% GST Period

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has now announced price reductions for their passenger cars following the update of Goods and Services Tax by the Malaysian government which will come into play on 1st June 2018. The prices of all Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles will undergo a price reduction as an effect of the reduction of GST from six percent (6%) to zero percent (0%) and should continue until further notice upon the re-implementation of the previous SST taxation scheme. 

Hap Seng Star Officially Opens The Latest Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Puchong South

Last weekend, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia together with authorised dealer, Hap Seng Star Sdn Bhd, officially opened the Mercedes-Benz Hap Seng Star Puchong South Autohaus. The brand spanking new costs RM6 million 3S centre is the 10th Autohaus for Hap Seng Star and the 34th Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Malaysia. This new centre will cater for customers located in the Southern Klang Valley area as well as Putrajaya and its surroundings.

Mercedes-Benz Launches The EQ Brand For Their Hybrid Electric Cars - The C350e & E350e Now Designated EQ Power Models

 

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has officially launched the EQ brand here in Malaysia. With this new brand into the Mercedes-Benz portfolio,  the plug-in hybrid models of E 350 e and C 350 e now being designated as EQ Power models. The EQ Power brand will eventually pave the way for EQ, a title reserved solely for a range of pure electric vehicles in the future. These future range of cars will be based on the Generation EQ concept car introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 2016.

Super Busy Event Filled Day Today - Mercedes-Benz in the morning, Scania afternoon & Aston Martin in the evening

Today was one of those hectic days. Attended the Mercedes-Benz 1st Quarter 2018 media briefing and the launch of their EQ sub-brand for hybrid and electric powered vehicles. The event was held at Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur. It was also a record first quarter in sales for them as people are buying Mercedes in record numbers.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles and Cycle & Carriage Bintang Opens New 3S Centre for Mercedes-Benz and FUSO Commercial Vehicle Customers in Ipoh

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBM CV) has officially opened their latest 3S commercial vehicle centre with their long time partners, Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad. The Cycle & Carriage Bintang Commercial Vehicle Centre (Cycle & Carriage CV Centre) in located in Gopeng, Perak. This is just a stone's throw away from the Ipoh, the capital of the state of Perak. The launch is significant as it is Cycle & Carriage Bintang’s 13th Mercedes-Benz dealership, and its entrance into the FUSO retail business, having previously provided FUSO after sales only.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia presents the inaugural Dealer of the Year awards - Hap Seng Star Balakong wins the first ever Best Dealer of the Year

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia held the first ever Dealer of The Year awards over in Penang recently. The new, soon to be annual event, is aimed at recognising the best among its 33 dedicated dealerships nationwide. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia presented a total of six awards for Best Performance in Financial Services, Best Performance in Business Excellence, Best Performance in After-Sales, Best Performance in Sales, Best Performance in Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) and Customer Loyalty Index (CLI), and the most prestigious of them all, The Dealer of the Year 2017 which went to Hap Seng Star Sdn Bhd Balakong dealership (pictured above).

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles Delivers 80 FUSO Trucks to Century Logistics Holdings Berhad

Century Logistics Holdings Berhad, a leading provider of supply chain solutions recently took delivery of 80 units of FUSO (FE71PB) light-duty trucks from the Hap Seng Commercial Vehicle Sdn Bhd, the authorised FUSO dealer here in Malaysia. The FUSO brand, is owned by Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles and is officially represented here in Malaysia by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBMCV) and their dealers. The delivery marked the growing partnership between the parties herein.

NZ Wheels Officially Opens the Mercedes-Benz NZ Wheels Klang Autohaus After a RM6 Million Revamp

NZ Wheels Klang Autohaus has been upgraded. The Mercedes-Benz outlet in Klang is now a full fledged 3S centre based on Mercedes-Benz's latest Corporate Identity and it is in line with the premium brand's current approach to ensure a fabulous customer experience in all aspects. The new RM6 million centre will also place a strong emphasis on aftersales as it also features the first standalone Mercedes-Benz Proven Exclusivity centre for pre-owned Mercedes-Benz cars. 

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles Records Sales Totaling 2,469 Units in 2017 -

 Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, Vice President, Commercial Vehicles, Mr Albert Yee, attributes MBM CV’s resilient performance to placing customers at the centre of its initiatives.

The commercial vehicle arm of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia sold 2,469 vehicles in 2017.  Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBM CV) had its market penetration for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle increased by 13.06% even though the total industry volume (TIV) for vehicles in Malaysia has actually dropped by 7.9%. MBM CV's portfolio of vehicles includes FUSO light-duty and heavy-duty trucks as well as Mercedes-Benz trucks and vans.

Malaysian Squash Super Athlete Datuk Nicol David Is Now Brand Ambassador For Mercedes-Benz

Aside from announcing a record breaking 2017 in terms of sales, service and finance matters, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia was also proud to announce that Datuk Nicol David is now their brand ambassador. Datuk Nicol (those who are not Malaysians, note that 'Datuk' is a title bestowed upon her) is one outstanding individual and Malaysian. She is one of Malaysia's most outstanding atheletes out there today and she represents the values upheld by the Mercedes-Benz brand and all it stands for.