Drive Home a Next-Gen Ranger and Win an Exclusive Ford Ranger Getaways Holiday - Offer applies from 1st June 2024 to 31st July 2024

Good news to all Next Generation Ford Ranger owners! Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the only authorised distributor for Ford in Malaysia, is running a special sales promotion from 1st June to 31st July 2024. The “Live the Ranger Life” moments.promotion offers new Ford Ranger owners an opportunity to win a Ford Ranger Getaways Retreat via a creative slogan contest. The contest is open to all Next-Gen Ranger variants, including the Ranger Raptor and all Ford Ranger owners whose vehicles are delivered within the contest period are eligible to participate.

Sime Darby Motors Launches Dedicated Automotive Training Academy at the Sime Darby Motors City

On  the 11th August 2023 Sime Darby Motors, Retail & Distribution, Malaysia recently launched its automotive Training Academy, which has the aim to empower its entire workforce with the latest skills and knowledge in the fast-evolving automotive industry. The new centre is located at the Sime Darby Motors City automotive complex and will be integral to Sime Darby Motors’ ongoing pursuit of excellence to be at the forefront of the Malaysian automotive industry. With the focus of electrification in vehicles, it is a good time to improve technical skills in the industry.

The Award winning Hyundai IONIQ 6 is now available in Malaysia - 2 Variants from RM289,888 onwards

Friday, the 21st of July 2023 marked Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) official launch of the  Hyundai IONIQ 6 battery electric car in Malaysia. The IONIQ 6 is a winner of three prestigious global acolades – the 2023 World Car of the Year, 2023 World Electric Vehicle of the Year and 2023 World Car Design of the Year. This streamliner type all-electric sedan is Hyundai’s second IONIQ model and also its second recipient of the three aforementioned World Car Awards after the IONIQ 5 in 2022 and is now available in Malaysia in two variants, priced on-the-road before insurance, at RM289,888 for the Max RWD variant and RM319,888 for the Max AWD variant, inclusive of an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty. 

Ford and Sime Darby Auto Connexion Launches the Latest Generation Ford Ranger in Malaysia

Ford, together with Malaysian authorised distributors Sime Darby Auto Connexion has launched the next generation Ford Ranger pickup truck. This ever popular pickup was engineered with valuable input from customers, Ford engineers and designers created a bold, purposeful exterior design and sleek, inviting, high-tech interior. Still familiar in its overall styling but improved all over according to the folks at Ford. I managed to attend the launch event even though I had quite a busy schedule. Maybe since it was Friday and most of my errands were done for the week (trying to get things back on track after all lockdowns over the past two years).

Sime Darby Auto Connexion - Ford Service Promotion Campaign from 1 December 2021 to 15 February 2022.

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole, authorised distributor for Ford in Malaysia, recently announced its year-end and Chinese New Year service promotion starting 1 December 2021 to 15 February 2022. According to SDAC, the service promotion is timely for this occasion and Ford customers can take advantage of this service and maintenanc epromotion to stay safe on the roads while enjoying more savings. SDAC says that you can get up to 20% Savings and Additional Free Merchandise 

Sime Darby Motors Officially Launches its All-in-One Automotive Complex - the Sime Darby Motors City - Launch Promotion Details Inside

Today, the 12th of April 2021, I was invited to witness  the official launch of Sime Darby Motors' automotive facility, Sime Darby Motors City. While operating for quite a while already in the township of Ara Damansara in Petaling Jaya, it was only officially launched today due to the many pandemic lockdown issues the country is facing. So after an actual postponement of an earlier scheduled official opening, Sime Darby officially launched the automotive complex today. The complex houses six flagship centres featuring many brands represented by Sime Darby Motors in Malaysia, namely BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, MINI, Motorrad, Porsche and Volvo. The automotive centre aims to be an exemplary hub for everything automotive for automotive sales industry.

SDAC-Ford Launches New Five-Year and Extended Warranty Plans For All New Ford Ranger Sold in Malaysia

Good news! New Ford Ranger customers will be able enjoy more with the new 5-year manufacturer’s warranty (with the usual terms and conditions*). This is up from the previous 3-year warranty offered before this. But even existing Ford Ranger customers can opt into this new warranty by purchasing a two new Extended Warranty. Plans (with the usual terms and conditions also**) called PremiumCARE and PowertrainCARE.

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, recently announced the new 5-year manufacturer’s warranty 1 for its Ford Ranger lineup. Why only the Ford Ranger you say? Well, currently, this is the only car that Ford sells in large numbers in Malaysia with the occasional Ford Mustang or SUV thrown in to the picture once in a while (as these are fully imported stuff which comes in small batches). So the Ford Ranger, which is also a favourite of many pickup truck fans here, gets an extended warranty. This should make many people a little bit happier.

Offers & Promotions: Ford Malaysia's New Aftersales Servce Promo - Running from 23 November 2020 to15 February 2021

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the chaps who are the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, have announced the latest Service Promotion for the year end. This new promo starts on 23 November 2020 and will continue to 15 February 2021. There will be savings up to 20 percent on selected parts, 10 percent discounts on labour fees for selected packages and a free 27-point vehicle inspection.

Ford Awards Malaysian Distributor Sime Darby Auto Connexion with Best Distributor Awards

Ford Motor Company recently held their annual Chairman’s Award programme where the company awards their best distributors throughout the world. The award, launched regionally in 2016 saw its 2019 best distributors announced with these companies deemed at the top of their Customer Satisfaction game honoured. Malaysian Ford distributor Sime Darby Auto Connextion (SDAC) was one of the companies that won both the Chairman's Award as well as the President's Award. Kudos to SDAC.

Sime Darby Auto Selection Launches Online Used Car Store for the Malaysian Market

Sime Darby Auto Selection is Sime Darby Motor's corporate multi-brand used car dealer. They have now launched their online used car store which is tailored to provide a seamless and easy to use oline used car buying experience. The new online store - simedarbyautoselection.com.my enables visitors to the site to search from a wide range of high quality used cars – from used to nearly new vehicles from the comfort of wherever there are at, at home or in the office or anywhere they may be.

Sime Darby Motors Dreamride Automotive Roadshow is at 1 Utama from 22 to 26 July 2020 - A Chance to Win A BMW G 310 R Motorcycle

Sime Darby Motors, the automotive division that represents BMW, MINI, Motorrad, Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo will be holding an automotive roadshow called the 'Sime Darby Motors Dreamride'. It will be held at 1 Utama Shopping Centre at the Highstreet and Oval concourses from 22 to 26 July 2020. They are offering customers who purchase their dream car at the ‘Sime Darby Motors DreamRide’ roadshow a chance to win a BMW G 310 R. 

Sime Darby Auto Performance Previews the New 2020 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder

Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), the authorised distributor for Porsche cars here in Malaysia have introduced the new range-topping performance models in the 718 family – the new 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder. These are technically the start in someone's Porsche journey before they move up to a 911 or the jump from other German performance cars. The price of the new 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder starts from RM 999,000.00 and RM 970,000.00 respectively.

Official Porsche Distributors for Malaysia, Sime Darby Auto Performance, Announces New Prices for Models and Introduces New Porsche 360 Financing+

Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), the official Porsche people in Malaysia has announced their new model prices based sales tax (SST) rebates that was recently announced by the government of Malaysia. The company welcomes the tax incentives that was recently offered by the Prime Minister which will see sales tax for CBU vehicles reduced by 50% as part of the short-term economic recovery plan that will be available from 15 June 2020 until 31 December 2020. And in order to make things even sweeter, customers can opt for a financing programme with the new Porsche 360 Financing+, with an even shorter loan tenure from 12 – 60 months and flexibility on ownership, specially available for the Macan only.

Offers by Hyundai Sime Darby - New and Pre-Owned Models at Great Prices this Weekend 12-14 June 2020

Hyundai fans prepare to be wowed this weekend, as Sime Darby Motors City, Ara Damansara and all other Sime Darby Auto Hyundai (SDAH) outlets nationwide are offering irresistible deals for all new and pre-owned models from the 12 to 14 June 2020. The 3-day special deal starting today (yep, we are a little late getting this out), will see customers receive big cash rebates of up to RM18,000 and complimentary accessories with the purchase of selected Hyundai models. Make an appointment prior to your visit though in line with the new social norms. Note the offer for new cars should come with a SST tax rebate too.

2020 Ford Ranger FX4 Launched via Ford Malaysia's YouTube and Facebook Channels - Priced at RM126,888 OTR Without Insurance

Ford Motor Company together with Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, recently launched the New 2020 Ford Ranger FX4 in Malaysia via Facebook and YouTube Live through a product walkaround session. The launch, on the 3rd of June 2020 was like many others which happened during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) period which was imposed due to Malaysian wanting to curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The new norm for the moment is social distancing and the New Ford Ranger FX4 is the first pickup truck in the country to be launched on two online platforms simultaneously. 

Sime Darby Auto Performance Set to Reveal the New Porsche 911 Speedster Online For the Malaysian Market

Another virtual unveiling folks! The limited edition and very new Porsche 911 Speedster will be unveiled virtually on Tuesday, 2 June 2020 at 08:00 pm on Porsche Malaysia social platforms like their Instagram and Facebook channels as well as their dealer websites. One link, which is to their Facebook page can be clicked through HERE. The newest Porsche Speedster is limited to only 1948 units globally and due to the Movement Control Order here in Malaysia, official distributors of Porsche here, Sime Darby Auto Performance are launching it online.

Hyundai- Sime Darby to Provide Subsidies for Dealers and Sales Consultants Affected by the Movement Control Order - Also, Their Service Centres and Now Open

This is quite a good move by the Malaysian distributors of Hyundai. The authorised distributors of Hyundai here, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has announced that they will be assisting their dealers and also the sales consultants affected by the Movement Control Order lockdown (due to COVID-19) of non-essential services here by offering subsidies to help with their financial difficulties. This comes into play as the Malaysian government has now enforced a less stringent MCO where businesses are finally allowed to open again.

SDAC-Ford Offering Rebates For The Ford Ranger WildTrak

The folks who are the distributors of Ford vehicles here, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), have announced the start of its Ford Ranger WildTrak promotion which will be offered with a cash rebate of RM7,000 from now until further notice.  This and the ‘Ford Ranger XLT Family Promotion’ which is currently ongoing until 31 May 2020 which will offer customers savings of up to RM 9,000 for Ranger XLT 2.2L, RM8,000 for Ranger XLT Special Edition and RM 7,188 for XLT Plus.

2020 Ford Ranger Raptor Launched - Details and How to Order One During the MCO Period

Now while we are still facing the Movement Control Order (MCO) scenario which is needed to fight against the Covid-19 coronavirus things must still be launched and news must still be forwarded. Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the chaps who are the distributors of Ford here in Malaysia has announced that the 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor has been launched here. It features more additional equipment like Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Vehicle and Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning and Assist. This makes the high performance pickup truck even better than even. DNA, the Ranger Raptor sets a new benchmark for off-road speed and capability. 

Especially in this region where we don't see many 5.0liter V8 pickup trucks!

Introducing the SDAC-Ford ‘Digital Salesperson’ - The Brand's Alternative Option for Customers to Buy a Ford in Malaysia

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the authorised distributor for Ford in Malaysia has launched their The ‘Digital Salesperson’. This new online style service is a dedicated WhatsApp live chat to address customer queries relating to buying a new Ford vehicle in Malaysia. These includes queries on products, ongoing promotions, and vehicle price list. This is quite relevant especially when we Malaysians are facing the current Movement Control Order period due to the COVID-19 coronavirus control measures..And could be helpful too.