Upcoming Events: 'BUCKLE UP, BABY! CAMPAIGN' - Rampai Puteri Medical Centre & MIROS campaign to promote the use of child safety seats on 1st November 2017

Rampai Puteri Medical Centre (RPMC), located in Setapak, KL is collaborating with Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) in an upcoming campaign to promote and provide technical expertise for the correct use of the child safety seat. The 'BUCKLE UP, BABY! CAMPAIGN' will be held on the 1st of November 2017 at the hospital and will continue for the whole month where a free baby seat will be given out. If you are free, head over there on that date!

Volvo Car Malaysia and Aurizn Team Up to Host Interior Design Challenge

That Scandinavian car company Volvo is now making waves in the interior decorating industry here in Malaysia. They've just announced that Volvo Car Malaysia are partnering with Aurizn, a new premium publishing house where they will be hosting an Interior Designing Challenge. Another partner is Bon Estates of which their latest high end project will be featured prominently.

Motorcycles: DUCATI SUPERSPORT & SUPERSPORT S Motorcycles are Launched in Malaysia - Prices Start at RM80,899++

Next Bike Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor for Ducati motorcycles in Malaysia, has launched the all-new Ducati SuperSport and SuperSport S for the Malaysian market. The SuperSport S version which comes with fully adjustable Öhlins suspension, the Ducati Quick Shift up/down system and a rear seat cover: These are also available as accessories for the SuperSport if you want to slowly upgrade your SuperSport.

CONTEST: ONE (1) YEAR'S SUPPLY OF PETRONAS PRIMAX & PETRONAS SPRINTA with ULTRAFLEX TO BE GIVEN AWAY BY PETRONAS LUBRICANTS

PETRONAS Lubricants Marketing Malaysia has launched its Pengejar Impian Facebook contest. The contest is set to run until the 8^th of December 2017. Pengejar Impian or Chasing a Dream in English is the latest campaign by PETRONAS. Through this campaign and contest, three Malaysians stand the chance to win a year’s supply of PETRONAS Sprinta with UltraFlex™ and PETRONAS Primax.

Second Generation Audi A7 Sportback is Launched - Sales start in February 2018 over in Europe

Audi has just launched the new A7 Sportback over in Europe. This is the second generation A7 and one which replaces the original which was first launched in 2010. Yes, it has been seven years since Audi released its 'four door coupe' so this is the new one.

Offers & Promotions: Volkswagen Sales Tour - 18th to 22nd at 1 Utama Shopping Centre

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is currently having a 5-day "Sedanza" sales promo and the Volkswagen Sales Tour, ongoing from the 18th to 22nd October  2017 at theGround Floor (High Street) of 1Utama Shopping Centre.

Offers & Promotions: KIA Power Deals On From Now Till 31st December 2017

The Kia 2017 Best Year-end Power Deals have started. There are lots of offers, rebates and other promotions available for a limited time only and valid at all NAZA KIA showrooms nationwide from now until 31 st December 2017.  While stocks last and with certain terms & conditions of course.

Happenings: The Lexus Cup 2017 - The Malaysian Team Wins Again

Lexus recently hosted the latest round of the Lexus Cup. This time, a group of Lexus owners from various countries in Asia Pacific played golf at Montgomerie Links, located in Da Nang, Vietnam. The Lexus Cup 2017 saw the Malaysian contingent come up on top again. This is the same team which won  the Malaysian chapter of the Lexus Golf Invitational 2017 which took place in earlier August.

BMW Group Malaysia Launches the Excellence Club Programme for BMW 7 Series Owners

The BMW Group here in Malaysia has introduced a new special and exclusive membership programme for owners of the BMW 7 Series. This new programme complements the BMW WhiteCard Program which most 7 Series customers are already applicable to. This lifestyle and loyalty programme redefines the ultimate premium ownership experience. Additional perks and benefits to the 7 Series owner.

Happenings: First Six Winners of the Myvi 12 Iconic Years Anniversary SMS and Win Contest Receive their prizes

Perodua surprised the first six winners of the Myvi 12 Iconic Years Anniversary SMS and Win Contest by going to their houses and awarding them with their prizes. It was quite a nice effort by Perodua as the winners were located throughout Malaysia. , were visited by Perodua representatives and were presented mock cheque. 

The winners are stated below:

Trucks: Driving the UD CRONER in our latest Vlog Post - VIDEO

Hello folks! Here is a video on the recent launch of the UD CRONER medium duty truck here in Malaysia. We covered the launch sometime in August and we now had the time to splice together some footage of the event as well as our test drive of it. 

Truck News: Isuzu Malaysia Donates an Isuzu ELF NPR 6 Wheeler Truck to the DRB-HICOM University

Isuzu Malaysia had recently contributed a single Isuzu ELF NPR 6-wheeler truck to the DRB-HICOM University, an institute of higher learning which is focued on automotive technology. Mikio Tsukui, Chief Operating Officer of Isuzu Malaysia, presented the medium duty truck to Prof. Dr. Abd Rahni bin Mat Piah, Dean of the Post Graduate Faculty, DRB-HICOM University. 

Shell Helix Launches the 'DRIVE ON' Brand Campaign and New Loyalty Programme SHARE

Shell Helix, the engine oil range that Shell Lubricants currently sells has a new brand campaign out right now. The new brand campaign is called ‘Drive On’  and is comes out in conjunction with an integrated loyalty programme called SHARE. 'Drive On' and SHARE  will let customers of Shell Helix claim rewards and benefits for the entire value chain – from distributors to workshop owners and mechanics and consumers.

Daihatsu to sponsor Badminton tournaments in Indonesia and Malaysia - the DAIHATSU Indonesia Master 2018 & PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2018

Daihatsu has been pretty quiet here in Malaysia ever since sister company Perodua have started producing cars based on Daihatsu cars. They are still here, but more in the light commercial vehicle sector with their Grand Max light trucks and other vehicles. But this has not stopped them from giving back to the communities where Daihatsu has set foot. So quite recently, Daihatsu had announced  its sponsorship on two Badminton World Federation (BWF) major tournaments, the DAIHATSU Indonesia Master 2018, and the PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2018 presented by Daihatsu.

Offers & Promotions: MITSUBISHI MOTORS MALAYSIA Showroom Events In Conjunction With The Launch of The Outlander 2.0 SUV CKD - iPHONE 8 to be Won!

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced that the locally-assembled Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 SUV will be officially launched tomorrow (Friday, 13 October 2017). In conjunction with the launch, Mitsubishi Motors authorised dealers will be having an exclusive showroom event at the following dates:

Happenings: Toyota Eco Youth Programme Marks its 17th Year - SMK Raja Perempuan, Ipoh Perak Comes Up Top

One of the more interesting 'give back to society' projects conducted by an automotive related company here in Malaysia is the Toyota Eco Youth competition. UMW Toyota Motor has organised Toyota Eco Youth (TEY) for the past 16 years with the aim of inculcating students in their teenage years on the importance of preserving the environment and putting in solutions that are environmentally sustainable. I found time to attend this year's award presentation ceremony and I have to say that it is a noble effort by UMW Toyota.

Volvo Car Malaysia Launches the Flagship S90 T8 Twin Engine Sedan - Will Also Be Exported from Malaysia to ASEAN region countries

Volvo Car Malaysia has officially introduced its flagship premium sedan, the new Volvo S90 T8 Twin EngineTwo. It comes with two different trim levels - the Inscription and Inscription Plus with prices starting from RM368,888 onwards (and with a slightly lower introductory price right now).

Upcoming Events: BMW Cars Are The Official Vehicles for the CIMB Classic 2017

BMW Group Malaysia will be the official car sponsors of the upcoming CIMB Classic 2017. This is the eight year running that the premium vehicle manufacturer are the vehicle sponsors for this golf tournament. The CIMB Classic 2017 this year will include nine Major champions, 10 Presidents Cup team members, 15 players from the top-50 of the Official World Golf Ranking and 18 winners from the recent PGA TOUR’s 2016-17 season. 

THE NEW TOYOTA INNOVA 2.0X, ADDITIONAL FORTUNER 2.4 VRZ VARIANTS AND UPGRADED HILUX ARE NOW ON SALE

The new variant of the Toyota Innova, two new Fortuner variants and upgraded Hilux range are now officially on sale after bookings were opened sometime last month. These vehicles should be on display at most of the Toyota showrooms around the nation. The new models are the Toyota Innova 2.0X, the Toyota Fortuner 2.4 VRZ 4x4, Toyota Fortuner 2.4 VRZ 4x2  and basically the whole Toyota Hilux range officially sold in Malaysia by UMW Toyota (UMWT) has been upgraded.

Offers & Promotions AXXESS and MyTayar.com Exclusive Deal - Enjoy 3% Discount When You Buy From MyTayar.com

MyTayar.com, an online tyre merchant is offering AXXESS Members an exclusive deal from now until the end of the year. From now until 31st December 2017, AXXESS Members can enjoy 3% discount off the grand total spent on MyTayar.com by using the Discount Code AXXESS. For every RM100 spent, MyTayar.com will award 1 AXXESSpoint! This promotion is not limited to the number of purchases, transactions or users. 

Contests & Promotions: SHELL MALAYSIA & BONUSLINK Rewards Customers With The 'Menang RM5,000 Hari-Hari' Contest

Shell Malaysia has a new contest which will run from 8 October 2017 to 7 January 2018. The "Menang RM5,000 Hari-Hari" is a joint promotion cum contest between Shell and BonusLink, the most well known loyalty card marketing company in the country. 

Offers & Promotions: Renault Fluence 'BIG DEAL' Campaign - 2017 model year Renault Fluence Dynamique variant from RM89,888

Renault's Malaysia distributors, TC Euro Cars are currently running a promotion for the Renault Fluence sedan. The promotion is applicable to selected units of the 2017 model year Renault Fluence Dynamique variant at a special price of RM89,888 (without leather seats) or RM93,888 (with leather seats). The normal retail price of the Fluence Dynamique is RM119,888. All prices stated are on-the-road inclusive of GST, without insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia and private registration. 

Electric Vehicles / Bus News: GO AUTO DEVELOPING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS WITH PARTNER, TO LAUNCH ELECTRIC BUSES END OF 2017 IN LINE WITH NAP

 

Go Auto, who currently assemble, distribute and sell Haval vehicles here in Malaysia as well as do contract assembly for a few brands have recently announced their plans for the near future. The company is basically geared up to be one of the major players in Malaysia's efforts to become a regional manufacturing hub for electric vehicles (EV) both in terms of components, parts and complete built up vehicles. The first in line are fully electric buses which are to be launched by the end of this year.

The PROTON IRIZ 1.6 Premium CVT is Carsifu's Best Compact Hatch at the Carsifu Editor's Choice Award 2017

The Proton Iriz has won the Carsifu Editor's Choice Award 2017. Carsifu is the automotive publishing division of the Star Media Group (to put it in simpler terms) and this time around they've decided that Proton's compact hatchback deserves this award. 

Tyres: Continental MaxContact MC6 Tyre Launched in Malaysia

Continental Tyre has launched the replacement of the very popular MaxContact MC5 tyre with the very logically named MaxContact MC6. According to Continental, the tyre is not just a successor of the MC5 but it is supposedly an even sportier tyre than before. The new MaxContact MC6 promises to deliver significant improvement in wet and dry handling, wet braking, and mileage performance. The MC6 rounds up the '6' series of tyres on sale here in Malaysia - the CC6, UC6, Sport Contact 6 and now the MC6.

MERCEDES-BENZ MALAYSIA Launches the Locally Assembled E 350 e Plug-in Hybrid - AMG Line, Exclusive Line & an Edition 60 Limited Model

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has now launched the locally assembled Mercedes-Benz E 350 e Plug-in Hybrid. This is part of MBM's sales and marketing strategy where the brand basically plays within the current Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) regulations which allows MBM to bring in very well specified cars and still price them competitively. The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class assembled in the Mercedes-Benz Pekan Plant are the E 350 e AMG Line and Exclusive Line, as well as a limited to sixty units model, the E 350 e Edition 60 (celebrating Malaysia's 60 years of independence).

PERODUA Opens its Hybrid Sales Centre in Kuala Lumpur - Selling both New and Certified Pre-Owned Perodua Cars

Perodua is now officially in the pre-owned car business! The national compact car manufacturer has just opened its new 'hybrid' sales outlet which sells both new and certified pre-owned Perodua vehicles. The showroom is located along Jalan Pahang right smack in Kuala Lumpur and costed RM1.7 million to build.

PEUGEOT SEREMBAN Officially Opens Its Doors - Latest Peugeot Outlet to Reach Out to Customers in Negeri Sembilan

Peugeot via their official distributors, Nasim Sdn Bhd and their authorised dealer MN Otomobil Sdn Bhd has opened their latest outlet in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. The 10,000sq ft 3S facility is fully equipped to Peugeot CI (Corporate Identity) standards and was built at a cost of RM2 million. It was built to serve customers in Seremban and its surrounding areas.

Offers & Promotions: Toyota Offers Customers Chance to Win Up to RM1 Million Worth of Prizes Including 3 Toyota Camry Hybrid Cars

                                

The folks at UMW Toyota Motor are now offering you people out there a chance to win lots of stuff including three Toyota Camry Hybrid cars. The 'Toyota RM1,000,000 Bonanza' is now ongoing till 31st December 2017 where there will be lots of prizes up for grabs. So aside from buying a Toyota and getting attractive rebates (up to RM7,000 depending on model) one can win a lot of stuff too.

Offers & Promotions: Volkswagen Autofiesta this weekend - 7th and 8th October 2017 - Deals at All Volkswagen Dealerships Nationwide

To those interested in Volkswagen cars... Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is pleased to announce a promotion filled weekend of great deals and offers at all authorized dealers nationwide. The "Volkswagen Autofiesta" will take place on the 7th and 8th October of 2017 to celebrate amazing low interest rates deals on the Vento, Jetta and Passat. 

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has invested over RM1 Billion to date in Malaysia - Announcement of 3rd Quarter 2017 Performance Results, Mercedes-Benz EEV cars and other Details

We were at the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) Pekan Plant for the company's 3rd Quarter 2017 performance report as well as be further informed on the developments of the company here in Malaysia and to tour the current assembly of Mercedes-Benz hybrid vehicles, namely the C350e and the E350e plug-in hybrids. During the briefing, MBM has announced that the company had already made an investment totalling MYR 1 billion here in Malaysia. 

Tyres: CONTINENTAL launches the MaxContact MC6 - Short Update

Update: 9th October 2017 - Head over here for the full review, a video on the wet braking test and press release details.
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Continental Tyre has just launched the MaxContact MC6 tyre here in Malaysia. It will be replacing the popular MaxContact MC5 and it is another installment in Continental's 6th generation tyre lineup. The tyre is designed and engineered with the Asia Pacific region in question and is actually locally produced in Malaysia (as well as in China for certain sizes and 20inches above over in Europe).

Offers & Promotions: Ford Ranger XLT now offered with 5 year or 100,000 Zero Maintenance Package until 31st December 2017

Ford via their local distributors Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) is now offering the Ford Ranger XLT with a 5 year zero maintenance cost or 100,000km (which ever comes first) package. This attractive package will be valid for any purchase of the XLT from now until 31st December 2017. 

Offers & Promotions: 'Volkswagen Sedanza' Campaign - Rebates, low interest Rates & 5 year Maintenance Packages offered on some Vento, Jetta & Passat variants

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) have started their year-end sales promotions with the “Volkswagen Sedanza” campaign. Note the word 'Sedan' in 'Sedanza'. The Volkswagen Vento, Jetta and Passat sedans will be offered with cash rebates from RM8,000 to RM15,000 depending on model and variant, certain models will get low interest rates from 0.28% and some models will also be getting a 5 year maintenance plan when you purchase them.

Three new Audi A4 Tech Pack Variants Launched - the A4 1.4 TFSI Tech pack, the A4 2.0 TFSI quattro Tech pack & the Audi A4 2.0 TFSI S line + Tech pack.

Audi Malaysia has launched three new variants of the B9 series Audi A4 equipped with the Tech pack. These are the Audi A4 1.4 TFSI Tech pack, the Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro Tech pack, and the Audi A4 2.0 TFSI S line + Tech pack (the sportiest of them all). The new Malaysian Tech Pack variants all have the Audi virtual cockpit as well as a selection of high tech features and equipment not usually featured in entry level premium sedans here.

Motorcycles: Buy Shell Advance Motorcycle Oils online via LAZADA Malaysia and win a chance to meet MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo!

In case you are not aware, Shell Malaysia has an Official Online Store on Lazada Malaysia. This is that online store where you can buy virtually anything you can think of. And right now you can buy Shell Advance on Lazada Malaysia where there is an ongoing promotion in conjunction with the upcoming 2017 Shell Malaysia Moto GP. Buy Shell Advance as you may win a chance to meet MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo and win other prizes too.

Truck News: Hino Malaysia hands over 10 units of the HINO 300 & 500 Series of Trucks to Integrated Logistics Solutions Sdn Bhd

Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HINO) earlier today officially handed over of 10 trucks to customer, Integrated Logistics Solutions Sdn Bhd over at Integrated Logistics Solutions's warehouse in Taman Perindustrian Subang. The trucks comprised of 4 Hino 300 Series Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) trucks and 6 units of the Hino 500 Series Medium Commercial Vehicle (MCV) truck.

TOYOTA is the Main Vehicle Sponsor for this year's Jelajah Malaysia Cycling Competition - Event Flags Off from UMW Toyota Motor HQ in Shah Alam

The 53rd edition of the Jelajah Malaysia cycling tournament started earlier today. This historical 5-day cycling event which will see riders from all over the world compete over five states through three states in Peninsular Malaysia - Selangor, Perak and Kedah. This time around, UMW Toyota Motor are the main vehicle sponsors, where 30 or so units of various Toyota and Lexus models are to be used to ferry competitors, personnel and their equipment around.

NAZA Italia opens the Ferrari Showroom @ Platinum Park, Kuala Lumpur - Pics & Video!!!

I attended the opening of the Ferrari Showroom located in Platinum Park, Kuala Lumpur on the 28th of September. What this showroom does is put Ferrari right on the doorsteps of KLCC and the people in KL. How do you sell the Ferrari Dream? This is how to sell the dream by allowing everyone to see it clearly.

Showroom Launch: NAZA Kia Malaysia together with dealer Autohaus Prima opens the KIA 3S Centre in Kuala Terengganu

Naza Kia Malaysia together with their authorised dealer, Autohaus Prima Sdn Bhd, have officially opened their latest 3S centre in Kuala Terengganu. With a total investment of RM1million, the new centre will enable Kia to extend its reach to its customers over in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Happenings / Road Safety Awareness: Volvo Trucks Malaysia and KidZania Kuala Lumpur bring road safety education to schools throughout Malaysia

Volvo Trucks Malaysia's partnership with KidZania Kuala Lumpur has started bringing road safety education to various schools throughout Malaysia. The joint venture CSR activity which will carry on into 2018 intends to target a whole lot of schools and as many as 21,000 school-going children, is in line with Volvo Truck's global campaign of 'Stop. Look, Wave'.

DRB-HICOM and Geely Holding Appoint New Board of Directors for PROTON Related Companies and a New CEO - Dr. Li Chunrong

This is a very important bit of news regarding national car manufacturer PROTON. DRB-HICOM Berhad (DRB-HICOM) and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely) have confirmed the new board structures, part of the executive team for PROTON Holdings Berhad and its related companies (PROTON Group) earlier today. This looks like the the second round after the initial announcement that Geely would be purchasing a 49% stake in Proton Holdings Berhad. 

Mercedes-Benz E 63 S 4MATIC+ is now available in Malaysia - Price for this Monster Start from RM998,888 ONLY

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has unveiled the latest and greatest E63 AMG in conujunction with Mercedes-AMG's 50th anniversary and also at a historic moment in Malaysian motorsport, the last Formula 1 GP race at the Sepang International Circuit for the moment. We never know what the future holds but what we do know is that this Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4MATIC+ is the most powerful production E-Class for now.

Spotted For Sale: 1990 Honda NSX 3.0 (A)

Last year many private car importers brought in the R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R into Malaysia. All of these were brought in because they were now older than 25 years old and the import permit required fell under the classic car status. The classic car status import permits are actually easier to get approval with the only issue being the age of the car and the limited, more niche market it has compared to brand new cars. So now another one of these 25 year old classics have 'flooded' our shores - the Honda NSX - like this one from 1990.

Leona Chin is now Brand Ambassador for Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has a new brand ambassador. Leona Chin is one of the few members of the fairer sex who has made it in an overwhelmingly male-dominated profession. Leona has proven herself and broken many stereotypes by conquering the motorsports industry especially in the drifting scene as well as circuit racing. 

Roadshows: MINI 'The Nation' Roadshow is Happening Throughout Malaysia - New MINI Cooper S 5 Door with MINI JCW Pro Boost Kit Unveiled

MINI is currently having their 'The Nation' Roadshow which will visit various shopping malls throughout Malaysia from now until 3rd December 2017 (the first one was at Paradigm Mall over the past weekend). You can get to experience some history and culture as well as the modernity of Malaysia as a country whilst celebrating everything good about the MINI marque. Visitors to the roadshow will be offered special gifts, test drives, purchase deals, finance packages and rebates too with a Malaysia Day special MINI cars in the Malaysian Flag 'Jalur Gemilang' colours.

Mercedes-Benz Opens the Hap Seng Star Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Iskandar, Johor

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia together with authorised dealer Hap Seng Star has unveiled Hap Seng Star’s first Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Johor. The RM5 million fully fledged 3S centre is located in the Iskandar region of Johor.

Motorcycles: Harley-Davidson Announces End of Dealership Arrangement with Naza Prestige Bikes & Will Search for New Dealer Partners

This is a little surprise announcement by Harley-Davidson Asia. They have just announced that there will be a change in the dealership and distributorship situation here in Malaysia where there are currently searching for a new authorised dealer for this country following the end of the current dealership agreement with Naza Prestige Bikes Sdn Bhd.

Motorsport: Formula 4 SEA races at the final Formula 1 race held in Sepang this coming weekend.

The 2017 Petronas Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Sepang International circuit is just around the corner. This is the final F1 race that will be held at Sepang and it is to be remembered. It also features support races, one of which is the FIA Formula 4 South East Asia Championship. 

Test Drive Video & Photos: 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SPORT 1.6 T-GDi Driven

This is our video review of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport 1.6 T-GDi. This is a 1.6liter turbocharged 4 door sedan that kicks out over 200ps and 264Nm to the front wheels (via a 6 speed DCT transmission). Quite a unique drive in some ways. Extremely funky seat colour.

Contest: MOBIL Nationwide Consumer Promotion - Win one of Nine Peugeot 208 Puretech Hatchbacks!!!

This could be something to try for. All you have to do is purchase selected 4 or 5 liter bottles of Mobil 1 or Mobil Super 2000 engine oil and you may be driving home, or anywhere else you want to in a brand new Peugeot 208 Puretech. In fact, nine (9) people will be able to win a Peugeot 208 each!