Happenings: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia's Public Relations Initiatives Earn Industry Recognition - Centriq PR Wins Silver at the Malaysia PR Awards 2016/17

It is always the people behind the scenes that ensure the things you see happen in the automotive industry. Cars just don't appear to be fully built up. A brand's reputation is also built up by people who have put their hearts and soul into bringing it to a higher level in the eyes of the public. This time around, the people behind the public relations of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, Centriq PR, have been awarded the Silver award for the Corporate Branding category at the Malaysia PR Awards 2016/17 for their entry - Mercedes-Benz Malaysia - Redefining Premium Excellence. 

Perodua News: Deliveries of the All-New Myvi Begins With First Official One Delivered, 6,000+ Myvi Bookings To Date and Winners Of ‘Myvi 12 Iconic Years Anniversary SMS & Win Contest’ Announced

The Perodua Myvi is one of those cars that are synonymous with all things Malaysia. So, the launch of the latest one is a big deal over here. The new car, which was fully designed and built in-house from the upper body onwards (means they designed the car themselves) has hit another glorious milestone in its chart. It has made 6,000 people book the car on the first day of its launch. Imagine that.

Offers & Promotions: 'GO NUTS WITH TYREPLUS' Campaign By TYREPLUS and MICHELIN TYRE Ongoing Till 31st December 2017

TYREPLUS, the global multi-brand tyre and car servicing franchise under MICHELIN tyre, has announced their year end promotion and contest. The 'Go Nuts With TyrePlus' campaign has started and is running till the 31st of December 2017 where those that purchase Michelin Tyres (and not the other brands that they carry) at any of the outlets can participate in a WhatsApp based contest. This comes hot on the heels of their rebranding exercise recently where TyrePlus has changed their outlet branding and are pushing customer awareness on their brand.

New High Spec Hyundai Tucson 2.0 MPi Premium 4WD is Now Available

There is a new Hyundai Tucson variant in town. Hyundai Sime Darby Motors have just introduced the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 MPi Premium 4WD variant which adds more premium bits and more extra equipment. This is the new top of the range Tucson here in Malaysia and it costs RM159,888 on the road but without insurance.

Offers & Promotions: Volkswagen Aftersales Year End Promotion - 20% Off on Selected Genuine Parts

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia has just launched an aftersales promotion from now till 31st December. You can now get up to 20% off the price for selected genuine spare parts at all authorised Volkswagen service centres throughout Malaysia.

Perodua Launches The All-New Myvi - Most Affordable Compact With Active Safety Features [UPDATED with Product video & ASEAN NCAP crash test video]

The all-new Perodua Myvi has been finally launched. The teasing at the Malaysia Autoshow 2017 was short and sweet as it has now been displayed for everyone to see.

ASEAN NCAP Awards The Top Spec All-New Perodua Myvi 1.3 &1.5 variants 5 Stars [UPDATED Video]

ASEAN NCAP has awarded the top specced 1.3 & 1.5liter all-new Perodua Myvi 5 star ratings. This is in like with the cars being offered with Active Safety Assist Systems. The most affordable car in Malaysia to do so.

MisterTyre Partners With TOC Automotive College - TOC's Interns To Work With MisterTyre For On-The-Job Experience

TOC Automotive College has entered into an Internship Partnership Agreement with MisterTyre Malaysia Sdn Bhd. This programme will allow TOCs studens to have on-the-job practical work training with MisterTyre which could be the first company to actually launch a mobile application that offers its customers new tyres, wheel fitting, alignment, engine oil service and battery right to your doorstep or anywhere you are currently at.

Happenings: BMW SHORTIES 2017 - 9 Short Films Have Been Chosen and are Now in the Running for a RM75,000 Production Grant [UPDATED]

Another year, another round of BMW Shorties. This is the eleventh time the BMW Shorties are going on and this is the longest running short film competition in the country. For BMW Shorties 2017, 10 (Updated -  it is 9 short films as the short film ‘Road to God’ by Mohd Jefri Samaroon will be excluded from the list of shortlisted films this year) finalists are now in the running for the RM75,000 film production grant that is up for grabs.

Offers & Promotions: Mitsubishi Motors Year End Promos & Sales Carnival - Cash Rebates Up To RM11,000 For Selected Mitsubishi Models

More offers are abound! You can get a brand new Mitsubishi Triton, Outlander or an ASX for the year-end holidays at prices more attractive than usual. This is because Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia, is now offering attractive holiday rewards with cash bonuses up to RM11, 000 for these selected Mitsubishi models until the end of 2017.

Offers & Promotions: FORD & Sime Darby Auto Connexion's Year End Super Fantastic Ford Rewards and Rebates

The year end holiday season is just around the corner and Ford, via their distributor, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) wants to offer us unbeatable deals, offers, rebates, promotions and rewards on their cars. You could get up to RM5,000 cash rebates if you buy a Ford Ranger WildTrak, zero maintenance for up to 5 years or 100,000km on the Ford Ranger XLT and up to a whopping RM23,000 for a Ford Focus or a Fiesta. 

Motorsport: Team PROTON R3 Wins Overall Champion Title At The Sepang 1000km Endurance Race

A Proton Suprima S run by Team PROTON R3 took the overall win at the recent Sepang 1000km (S1k) Endurance Race 2017. The car, driven by Admi Shahrul and James Veerapen came ahead of a lot of strong challengers and demonstrated that a well set up Malaysian car can come up triumphant against other well known sporting brands.

Volkswagen Will Offer Flood Relief Assistance To All Volkswagen Owners Affected By The Recent Floods

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced that they have launched a nationwide Flood Relief programme for all Volkswagen owners affected by the recent floods, which have been one of the worst, particularly in the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia. The Flood Relief programme aims to assist Volkswagen owners whose vehicles have been damaged by the floods. 

Truck & Bus News: Scania Malaysia Hosts Half Day Safety Driving Session For The Asian Trucker Drivers Club

I was invited to join a short session on safe driving techniques organised by the Asian Trucker Drivers Club at Scania Malaysia's main office in Shah Alam last Saturday. It was a different start to the weekend as I got the opportunity to spend some time with the people from Asian Trucker, participating members of their Asian Trucker Drivers Club as well as the folks from Scania Malaysia. 

Perodua offers assistance for Penang flood victims - Discounts of Spare Parts & Free Inspection Provided

Perodua has decided to offer its assistance to Perodua vehicle owners who have unfortunately experience the severe floods in Penang and the surrounding area. The Malaysian car manufacturer will be offering assistance in the forms of discounts on selected parts and free vehicle inspections to determine the damage suffered by the vehicles. This is very in line with their 'People First' part of their motto.

Happenings: Shell Raises RM738,000 For Five Charity Organisations Under The Shell Raya Charity Drive 2017

The Shell Raya Charity Drive is a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative that first Shell Malaysia kick-started 3 years ago. This annual campaign saw Shell donating 1 sen (RM0.01) for every litre of fuel pumped at its stations nationwide on June 22, 23 and 24 this year. As a result, Shell Malaysia has successfully raised RM738,000 for five (5) charity organsations this year. A fantastic amount to help those in need. 

Truck News: UD Trucks & Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd Delivers The First Unit Of The UD Croner In Malaysia

UD Trucks and sole distributor partner in Malaysia, Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE) recently delivered the first unit of UD Croner in Malaysia to Ong Brothers Petroleum Sdn Bhd.  The UD Croner is an all-new medium duty truck and it was only launched here in August 2017. It looks like the roll out of the Croner here has been pretty fast.

Perodua Teases Us With Details Of The All-New Myvi While Announcing That It Is Now Open For Booking - Disguised Car Will Be At Malaysia AutoShow 2017 For Public To Guess

Perodua has now opened its order books for bookings of the next generation Myvi, Malaysia's favourite compact hatchback. Priced from RM44,330 for the 1.3liter Manual variant to around RM55,300 for the 1.5 Advance Automatic (both without insurance), the car is something special for Perodua.

Truck News: Syarikat Logistik Petikemas Renews Its Repair & Maintenance Contract With Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles

Syarikat Logistik Petikemas Sdn Bhd, an integrated one stop logistics company has renewed their Repair and Maintenance package contract with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBMCV). The renewal upgrades the previous contract, which was first signed in 2012. 

NAZA KIA MALAYSIA Will Offer A Relief Package For Customers Affected By The Floods In Northern Peninsular Malaysia

Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of KIA vehicles in Malaysia is graciously offering a flood relief programme for their customers in the Northern region in light of the recent flooding that has happened there. From today until 31 st December 2017, Kia car owners affected by this catastrophic flood can send their Kia to any authorised Kia outlets in the Northern region for free vehicle inspection and professional advice as well as genuine spare parts at a discount.