Offers & Promotions: Three Units of the Renault Zoe on Offer by TC Euro Cars in Conjunction with Zero Emissions Day

TC Euro Cars, the official distributor for Renault cars in Malaysia, is offering a special promotion exclusively for only three units of the Renault ZOE full-electric vehicle in conjunction with Zero Emissions Day (there is a day for everything these days - mother's day, father's day, friendship day, friendzone day, hug a bear day...). The promotion offers a RM18,000 rebate on each of the three Renault ZOE on offer and free ChargEV membership for three years. 

Locally Assembled BMW 530i M Sport Now Available - Priced from RM388,800

BMW Group Malaysia have launched the locally assembled version of the new G30 BMW 530i M Sport. It now costs RM 388, 800.00  (on the road, without insurance, and with BMW Group Malaysia’s latest 5 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty, Free Scheduled Service Program and BMW Tyre Warranty Programme) which is RM10,000 less than the fully imported variant we had earlier.

Renault Koleos Gets A 5 Star Euro NCAP Rating

The new Renault Koleos has been awarded a 5 Star Euro NCAP rating. In case any of you were wondering why it has taken so long for this announcement to come out it is because this new Koleos has only just been launched over in Europe. We got this car much earlier, September 2016 to be precise. Somehow Renault launched it much earlier here and this is a pretty good feeling to have as this is one of the rare occasions where we get a car before those in Europe do. 

FORD RANGER XL STANDARD Launched - A Very Affordable Ranger Pick-up Now Available

Ford and their Malaysian distributors, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) have launched a stripped down, back to basics Ford Ranger pick-up truck. Dubbed the Ford Ranger XL Standard, this is the new base model here in Malaysia. At RM83,588 on the road in Peninsular Malaysia and RM89,388 in East Malaysia, it makes the ever popular Ranger even more affordable to the masses.

Upcoming Lifestyle Event: Audi Quattro Cup 2017 - Golfing for a Good Cause

The Malaysian chapter of the Audi quattro Cup Golf Tournament will be returning for the seventh time this year. It will be bigger, better and for a good cause at the Mines Resort & Golf Club. Yes, hitting the ball and walking over an 18 hole golf course for charity is a good thing. It will also allow Audi owners, invited guests and golfers mingle whilst doing some good.

TEST DRIVE(s): The 2017 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi Diesel & Hyundai Tucson 1.6 GDi Turbo Petrol

Things are looking pretty interesting when it comes to Korean car manufacturer Hyundai here in Malaysia. They’ve been keeping themselves busy over the past few months with some interesting car launches. Hyudai Sime Darby Motors, the official distributors of the brand had just launched the new Elantra and also added two more variants of the Hyundai Tucson. This time I got to try both of the newly launched Tucsons – the Tucson 2.0 CRDi Diesel and the Tucson 1.6 GDi TurboPetrol. (Note -The photos below are of a silver 2.0 Diesel and a Black 1.6 Turbo petrol)

Offers & Promotions: Renault Captur - '5inCaptur' Aftersales Package for CKD Cars & A RM5,000 Rebate If You Buy One from Now till 31st October 2017

The authorised distributor of Renault vehicles in Malaysia, TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has announced a new ‘5inCaptur’ aftersales package for the locally-assembled (CKD) Renault Captur urban crossover. Furthermore, there is now

 a further RM5,000 rebate if anyone purchases a Captur during the promotional campaign period. This is ongoing and ends on 31 October 2017.

UMW Toyota Are Taking Bookings For New Variants of the Toyota Fortuner (2.4 VRZ 4X4/4X2), the Upgraded Toyota Hilux and the Toyota Innova 2.0X

UMW Toyota are trying to keep things fresh over here as they've opened the order books for new variants of the Toyota Fortuner - the 2.4 VRZ 4x4 & 2.4 VRZ 4X2, the upgraded Toyota Hilux and the Toyota Innova 2.0X. 

Updates on the Proton-Geely Deal - Proton WIll Be Getting a New CEO Soon

DRB-HICOM, who currently own and manage Proton has announced the departure of Proton Holdings Bhd CEO Dato’ Ahmad Fuaad Kenali effective 30 September 2017. Fuaad was appointed as CEO of PHB on 1 April 2016, after assuming the position of Chief Operating Officer/Senior Group Director of DRB-HICOM in 2013. This is following the announcement of Proton's search for a foreign strategic partner, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.

Happenings: Shell Technovation 2017 Conference - Sharing Shell's Technical Know-How with Valued Trade Partners & Industrial Customers

This is another one of those behind the scenes events that happen all the time. Not the fancy car launches but other events that actually tell another part of the picture in the Malaysian automotive landscape. We cover everything there is to do in the automotive industry for that well rounded look at things. So here, Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd held their second annual technology conference for its industrial customers. More than 200 trade partners attended this year's Shell Technovation 2017 Conference.

HAPPENINGS: Caltex concludes its True Power from Within’ Promotion with the announcement of the grand prize winners which each win a Vespa Scooter

Chevron Malaysia Limited, which markets the Caltex brand here in Malaysia has concluded its ‘True Power from Within’ Promotion. The promotion, which kicked off in May this year was held in conjunction with the 10th Anniversary of the popular blockbuster movie, Transformers with the latest release being Transformers: The Last Knight. This conclusion comes with the announcement of the grand prize of a Vespa Scooter awarded to each of the 12 winners. 

HAVAL H2 is now available in CKD form - Prices start at RM98,950++

The Haval H2 is now locally assembled and is now priced from RM98,950 for the H2 Comfort Auto and from RM101,950 for the Premium Auto (inclusive of road tax and insurance). It also features a new alloy wheel design as well as an additional colour - the Haval Blue.

Truck News: Isuzu Malaysia delivers 12 units of Isuzu ELF NPR 6-Wheeler Crew Cab Light Duty Trucks to Tenaga Nasional Berhad

Recently, Isuzu Malaysia handed over 12 units of Isuzu ELF trucks to the country's electricity provider, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) in Pekan, Pahang.  This handover ceremony was the latest round of deliveries from a RM31 million deal for a total of 200 Isuzu trucks to TNB. The remaining units expected to be supplied to TNB by end 2017. The 2-year fleet deal consist of the Isuzu ELF NPR 6-Wheeler Crew Cab, which have been customised to suit TNB’s requirements.

Truck News: Scania Malaysia Receives Award for Excellence for Safety & Sustainability by the MDCC and the Asia Pacific CSR Council

Scania Malaysia has been given an award for Excellence in Commercial Trucking Safety by the Malaysia Digital Chamber of Commerce (MDCC) and the Asia Pacific CSR Council at the recent Sustainable Urban Transport Malaysia Awards 2017. The Awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the Sustainable Urban Transport Summit 2017 held here in Kuala Lumpur. 

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Launches The Locally Assembled Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L - Intro Price of RM139,988 until 31st December 2017

The Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L is now officially on sale in Malaysia at an introductory price of RM139,988 until the end of 2017. This car is locally assembled over at the Tan Chong Motors Assemblies plant in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur and will be sold beside the larger engined Outlander 2.4L. This adds another model into Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia's lineup and also allows a more reasonable entry price to those that are interested in buying the Outlander but not interested in paying the higher price of the 2.4.

Offers & Promotions: Volkswagen Jetta Comfortline can be bought with low interest rates - 0.88%, 1.28% & 1.68% for 5, 7 or 9 year HP loans respectively

The Volkswagen Jetta Comfortline can now be had at a new interest rate from as low as 0.88% per annum. This promotion starts from the 12th of September 2017 until 31st December 2017. The Jetta promotion follows the Vento 1.6L and the Passat promos where the cars can be had with interest from as low as 0.28% and 0.88% respectively.

NASIM SDN BHD Launches the All-New Peugeot 3008 SUV - Priced from RM142,888 Onwards

The all-new Peugeot 3008 SUV has been officially launched in Malaysia. First unveiled over in Europe in 2016, the new 3008 SUV now comes in two variants for our market - The Active variant is priced at RM142,888 while the Allure variant is offered at RM155,888 in Peninsular Malaysia only (on-the- road price without insurance). 

The VOLVO S90 T8 TWIN ENGINE INSCRIPTION is now available for booking - Introductory Price of RM348,888!

Good News! Volvo Car Malaysia has just announced that the top of the range Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Inscription will be on sale soon and their dealers are now taking bookings. The S90 T8 will come with an extremely enticing RM348,888 (OTR without insurance but with other taxes) introductory price. The full specced S90 comes in relatively cheaper than the S90 T6 variants which were launched earlier due to its locally assembled as well as EEV tax break status given to it. It makes an interesting, alternative to the regular premium cars on sale today.

Renault Unveils the All-New Renault Megane R.S - 280hp, 390Nm, 6 speed manual or DCT, FWD with all-wheel steering!

This is really interesting news! Renault has launched the all-new Megane R.S at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show. This comes after quite a while after the launch of the regular Megane models and variants and the R.S is eagerly awaited by many enthusiasts around the world. Especially those who like hot hatches as this is one of the hottest around.

Mohd Saipol Wins A Perodua Axia - Grand Prize Winner of the Perodua Service and Win Contest

Today I attended the prize giving ceremony for the winners of the recent Perodua Service and Win Contest at Perodua Sentral in Petaling Jaya. The lucky winners won smartphones, a holiday trip, TVs and the best of them all, won a brand new specially decorated Perodua Axia. All they had to do was go service their car at an authorised Perodua service center to win!

Motorsport: The 2017, PETRONAS Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix will have Six Formula 4 SEA support races - A lot more excitement in this final F1 race in Malaysia

There will be six Formula 4 South East Asia at the upcoming 2017 Petronas Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix. It would be quite a unique event as this will be the last time that Sepang will be hosting a Formula 1 race. F4 SEA is actually one of the stepping stones for budding race drivers, who will step into them from karting usually. So this time, one interesting support race is going to be made up of a whole lot of F4 races on the 1st of October, 2017.

The Land Rover Experience 2017 Malaysian Qualification Rounds - 8th to the 10th September 2017 at Desa Parkcity - Head over to view and maybe try out for Peru, South America

I was at the opening of the Malaysian qualification round of the Land Rover Experience Tour 2017 to Peru, South America. It was quite an interesting little event that showcases the capabilities of the Land Rover vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) had provided the Range Rover Evoque and the Land Rover Discovery Sport to use in the try outs as well as go through man made mobile terrains that simulate off-road terrain.

Offers, Promotions & Road Safety Tips: Renault Malaysia offers Brake Service Campaign for Renault Cars & Shares Tips on Brakes

Renault via their official distributors here in Malaysia are offering a Brake Service Campaign for Renault customers. The programme offers customers 20 percent discounts on selected brake parts (pads, shoes and discs) and a 10 percent reduction on labour charges on the related brake servicing job. Meanwhile, RENCARE customers will enjoy an additional 10 percent off labour costs for the relevant brake repairs and service.

Truck News: VISTA 2017 -18 - The Global Competition For Technicians of Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses Is Now Open For Registration

The registration for the world´s largest (after sales) service market competition, VISTA* is now open. The VISTA 2017 - 18 is expected to receive participation from over 18,000 technicians, from Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses global dealer network.  One key purpose of VISTA is that it aims to attract and maintain skilled technicians through teamwork and competence development. Competing against each other and a chance to further oneself as well as the chance to compete against others at a world finals would be a very good way on how technicians can gauge their accomplishments.

Video: We Present the 2017 Proton Iriz 1.6 Premium CVT Test Review

Hello folks. Here is our latest video. This time it is on the enhanced Proton Iriz 1.6 Premium CVT. Shot on location in and around Lumut, Sri Manjung, Sitiawan and Teluk Anson (actually Teluk Intan), Perak...and also in Shah Alam. 

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia appoints new dealer Auto Commerz Sdn Bhd & launches the Mercedes-Benz Auto Commerz Autohaus in Setapak, KL

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Sdn Bhd (MBM) has announced an additional authorised dealer partner, Auto Commerz Sdn Bhd, at the launch of the interim Mercedes-Benz Auto Commerz Autohaus located in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. Auto Commerz, is a company that is part of the Swire Group and together with MBM will be investing over RM10 million over the next two years for the building of a more permanent Mercedes-Benz Auto Commerz Autohaus which will be located in the same vicinity as the interim one.

Roadshows: New Dates for the Preview of the Upcoming Toyota C-HR - In One Utama on 6-10 September and AEON Tebrau on 12-17 September

The roadshow that UMW Toyota are currently doing promoting the upcoming all-new Toyota C-HR compact SUV has been receiving good response from the public. This was according to the public's reaction when it was displayed at various venues including Toyota Showrooms, shopping centres and also at the Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) Racing Festival at Batu Kawan Stadium, Penang thoughout the month of August. As such, they are continuing with the preview of the C-HR.

Quick Ride partners Uber and Proton to provide cars for ride sharing to Malaysians - Targeted to those that are currently unemployed

Quick Ride Sdn Bhd has partnered with ride sharing company Uber and national car manufacturer Proton in providing car sharing/riding solutions through its daily leasing plan and In-Car-Advertising. Leveraging modern technology, Quick Ride Sdn Bhd will be offering a WIFI enabled environment, Interactive Media and Geo Tracking system in all the Proton cars that they will offer to interested Malaysians to want to try out being Uber drivers.

Mitsubishi Introduces the Mitsubishi Triton VGT AT GL - Catch it at Mitsubishi Roadshows in Megamall, KL & Aeon Tebrau City, Johor Bahru

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has launched a new Mitsubishi Triton pick-up truck variant - the Mitsubishi Triton VGT AT GL. It is priced at RM103,800.00 (Peninsular Malaysia GST inclusive but without insurance) and is supposed to cater for those who are looking for an affordable pick-up truck to use.

Motorcycles: Triumph Launches 3 Variants of the Street Triple Here in Malaysia

The official importer and distributor for Triumph motorcycles here, Fast Bikes Sdn Bhd has launched three new Street Triple motorcycles. Very apt. Three different Triples. 

Happenings: Two Malaysian Children Entered The Toyota Dream Car Art Global Contest 2017 Finals With One Garnering A Silver Award

UMW Toyota Sdn Bhd (UMWT), the official distributor of Toyota in Malaysia would like us to announce that two young and bright Malaysian children were selected out of 830,000 entries from 79 countries all over the world in Toyota Dream Car Art Global Contest that was held in Japan recently. 7 year old, Miss Choo Han Yean, and Miss Lim Xiao Yun, 11 years of age (who won the silver award) were selected after the Malaysian round and represented our country over in Japan, doing us proud.

BMW Group Malaysia introduces the BMW Oil Inclusive Program for BMW vehicles out of warranty

BMW Group Malaysia have announced the introduction of the BMW Oil Inclusive Program for all BMW vehicles which have already lapsed in their service programs. This new service program allows BMW owners / customers to extend the service programs of their vehicles within a set number of years or mileage period, with a choice of 5 Years  / 60,000km or 5 Years / 100,000km; whichever comes first.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Launches The GLC 200 - The GLC now comes in under RM300K with this one!

 Mark Raine, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Passenger Cars, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia with the new GLC 200

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the GLC 200. This now expands their official SUV range to further cater its customers wants and needs. Being premium car buyers, they have particular wants and needs actually. So we think the new GLC 200 has been launched to cater to those who want something that isn't based on the A-Class platform - the GLA, but want something based on the C-Class category but somehow feels that they do not need to purchase a GLC 250. So a GLC 200 has no plugged that hole.

:Competition: Come and Win A Chance to Participate in the Land Rover Experience Tour in Peru, South America

This folks, is the chance of a lifetime. Land Rover has just announced a regional competition that offers those who take part a once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in the Land Rover Experience Tour to South America. You basically get to drive the all-new Land Rover Discovery over in Peru, South America in November 2017 if you qualify. 

Truck News & Happenings: Prifaria Sdn Bhd Driver Kaspul Anwar Wins the Volvo Trucks Malaysia Fuelwatch Challenge 2017 - 3rd Time In a Row for Prifaria!!!

Kaspul Anwar bin Abdul Karim who drives for Prifaria Sdn Bhd has been crowned the champion in this year's Malaysian leg of the Volvo Trucks Fuelwatch Challenge 2017. He will be headed to Sweden for the World Finals and will be going against the best from all over the world in one, if not the most popular annual truck drivers competition throughout the world. Second place went to En Firdaus bin Salim from Swift Logistics Sdn Bhd and third place, to En Ahmad Sulaiman from Konsortium PD. 

Happenings: UMW Toyota Motor CSR Initiative Has Recently Planted Nearly 100 Trees As Part of its Green Wave Project

UMW Toyota Motor, the official distributors of Toyota here in Malaysia has been quite active in giving back to the society. They have recently continued their annual Green Wave Project recently in collaboration with the Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya (MPSJ) and the residents of that community. Together, they have added more greenery to the area by populating the Kebun Kominity (Community Garden) with nearly 100 types of trees of various species.

New 2017 Model Year Subaru BRZ Now On Sale In Malaysia -

Motor Image Malaysia, the authorised distributor of Subaru vehicles here has officially launched the 2017 Model Year Subaru BRZ. The most interesting fact about this new and slightly revised BRZ is the price and the fact that you can now get it with a 6 speed manual transmission. The OTR price inclusive of GST but without insurance is RM224,389 (manual transmission) and RM230,749 (automatic transmission). The price is interesting because it has been revised and is slightly lower than what I remember it to be. So a great big WooHoo!!!! is in order.

The Ferrari 812 Superfast Reaches Our Shores - The Most Powerful & Fastest Road-Going Ferrari At The Moment

I was privileged to attend the official unveiling of Ferrari's fastest and most powerful production model to date, the Ferrari 812 Superfast, earlier today. The car is stupendous. It is powered by a new 6.5-litre V12 engine, up from the 6.3liter version used in the F12 and this new engine makes  that unleashes 800ps and a massive 718Nm@7,000 rpm, a significant 80% of which is already available at 3,500 rpm, improving both drivability and acceleration throughout the rev-range. 

NAZA Kia Previews the All-New Kia Rio over in East Malaysia, Starting with Kuching, Sarawak

Recently, Naza Kia, distributors for Kia vehicles in Malaysia, introduced the all-new Kia Rio over in East Malaysia beginning with Kuching, Sarawak (at the Viva City Mall). This was done just a few weeks after the Malaysian official launch of the Rio. The reason why Naza Kia has chosen to do a proper launch event over in Sarawak is that there has been increasing demand for Kia vehicles over in East Malaysia especially their SUV models. So while the Rio isn't a SUV, it is a decision by the company to showcase the brand with the launch of the Rio.

Truck News: The UD Croner Medium Duty Truck Is Launched In Malaysia - UD Trucks Makes it Available in both 6 speed Manual & Auto Transmissions

UD Trucks, one of the major truck brands in the Volvo Group, together with their long time Malaysian distributors Tan Chong Industrial Equipment (TCIE) earlier today launched their latest Medium Duty Truck - The UD Croner. Building on the brand’s rich Japanese legacy, the all-new Croner is designed for growth markets like Malaysia with reliability, robustness, versatility, uptime and safety in mind.

The all-new BMW M5 Has Been Launched - All-Wheel-Drive, 600hp & 750Nm to Have Tons of Fun With

The all-new BMW M5 based on the new BMW 5 Series (G10) sedan has been unveiled. It comes with a new M xDrive all-wheel-drive system that should enable all of its 600hp and 750Nm worth of torque be transferred efficiently to the road. Whilst some may bemoan the loss of rear-wheel drive purity in a M5, all it not lost. The engineers at the BMW M Division has come up with lots of magic. But of course.

Happenings: The First Mini Draw of the FUSO Diamond Contest 2017/2018 Has Been Announced

The FUSO Diamond Contest 2017/2018 is the 5th edition of a popular contest conducted by the folks at FUSO vehicles, which is a part of the Daimler trucks umbrella managed here in Malaysia under Mercedes-Benz Malaysia. The contest comprises two separate draws, Mini Draw and Grand Draw respectively and it is a pretty straightforward way of how FUSO rewards their customers who have placed their trust and loyalty in the brand.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia Launches The Volkswagen Automotive Academy - The First Of Its Kind In Malaysia

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today reaffirms its commitment to keep on developing the Volkswagen brand here in Malaysia with the opening of the brand spanking new Volkswagen Automotive Academy here in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. This new training centre is able to acomodate up to 150 trainees per day is fully equipped to conduct the required sales and aftersales training for all of its personnel in the country.

The All-New Honda CR-V Gets 5 Star Rating Under the New ASEAN NCAP Rating System - Details and Our Thoughts About It

ASEAN NCAP, the independent New Car Assessment Programme for the ASEAN region has a new and more comprehensive test regime this year (2017). It has introduced a new rating system to assess vehicle safety levels which includes the same Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), Child Occupant Protection (COP) and this time even more emphasis on Safety Assist Technologies (SATs). The first vehicle to actually undergo testing of this new system is the all-new Honda CR-V. It received the full 5 star rating for the variant tested. 

Happenings: CYCLE & CARRIAGE BINTANG & MERCEDES-BENZ MALAYSIA SHOW OFF THE ALL NEW MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS COUPÉ TO ITS CUSTOMERS & GUESTS

You see, usually after the launch of a brand new car or variant to the media and then to the dealers it is the customers and potential people that get invited to the next round of events. In the case of the all new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, long time Mercedes-Benz dealer Cycle & Carriage Bintang Bhd had invited their customers and a bunch of enthusiasts to a preview of the coupe at The Club, Saujana Resort in Shah Alam. 

Truck News: Six New Units of Isuzu Forward medium duty trucks to YHL Trading (KL) Sdn Bhd

Isuzu Malaysia, through their dealer Indah Utara Auto Sdn Bhd recently handed over 6 new units of the Isuzu Forward medium duty truck (FVR285) to YHL Trading (KL) Sdn Bhd. YHL Trading is a subsidiary of the Sin Hock Soon Group, which mainly focuses on rice manufacturing and packaging. If you do grocery shopping, you may have seen their rice brand 'Sunflower' at the local supermarket.

Happenings: Ford's ‘Driving Skills for Life’ Programme Continues at the Han Chiang College in Penang

Recently, a batch of students from Han Chiang College in Penang participated in four half day Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) workshops. The short courses were organized in partnership with Ford’s local distributor partner, Sime Darby Auto Connexion. This was the second round of workshops provided for Han Chiang College following positive feedback and demand from the first event held there last December. 

Truck News: Volvo Trucks Fuelwatch Challenge 2017 Malaysia - FIRST Ever Female Truck Driver Qualifies For The Finals!

 This is the eight year that the Volvo Trucks Fuelwatch Challenge has been organised here in Malaysia and this time, for the first time ever, a female truck driver has made it to the finals! Junaidah Bte Ibrahim, who is 32 years of age has qualified for the Malaysian finals which is to be held on 25th and 26th August 2017 in Shah Alam. She will compete against seven other finalists where the winner will get a chance to compete in the world finals in Sweden from 18th to 22nd September 2017

Offers & Promotions: AXXESS & Quill Automobiles have a BMW National Day sales event on 19-20th August 2017

In celebration of Malaysia’s 60 years of independence, Quill Automobiles BMW with AXXESS, will be holding a National Day Sales Event at Quill Automobiles Showroom, Jalan Semangat, PJ. For 2 days only, 19th and 20th August 2017. Make a date to test drive any BMW and you’ll get a complimentary AXXESS Card. 

Spotted For Sale: The Ultimate Proton Saga Dragon Ninja Warrior Aeroback

I was just shown this over on my Facebook by a friend. This has got to be the most outrageous decked out Proton Saga Aeroback out there in the universe! And it's for sale!!!!!!!!! Yes!!! The car of your nightmares have come true.