The new 2020 Mitsubishi XPANDER is finally getting its Malaysian launch soon. The compact MPV, with Crossover looks was initially launched over in Indonesia mid-2017 and it finally sees its debut here. The official distributors of Mitsubishi here, MITSUBISHI MOTORS MALAYSIA (MMM), have stated that bookings are now open at all authorised dealerships and they have also revealed full product specifications of the Xpander. Its official launch is targeted for November2020. It will also be locally assembled over at Pekan, Pahang for Malaysia.
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Monday, October 26, 2020
The Official Launch of the Proton X50 - Virtual Launch is Tomorrow - 27th October 2020
This is it folks. The eagerly awaited launch of the Proton X50. Not much actual reporting can be done as the launch will be a virtual one over on the official PROTON Facebook page. As you folks know, this new compact SUV will be packed full of features. It should be quite a good buy with its combination of sporty design, powerful performance, outstanding safety, revolutionary connectivity and total comfort.
Of course, being Malaysians, the price is the only thing we all want to know. If the price is right, expect more of the X50 to be ordered and on the road. So, this is why I am actually looking forward to this launch, virtual or not. Currently the pandemic lockdown measures have put a dent in my mood to actually do anything but I still have to admit that a game-changer like the Proton X50's launch is still pushing the right curious buttons in me.
So let's all watch it online here at 10.50am tomorrow, the 27th of October 2020 on ProtonCarsOfficial -
https://www.facebook.com/ProtonCarsOfficial
Watch it folks. This could be another turning point in terms of what the Malaysian automotive landscape is going to be.
Isuzu Officially Opens a New 3S Dealership in Taiping, Perak
There is a new Isuzu 3S centre in Taiping, Perak. The dealership is operated by GB Motors and it is located along Jalan Simpang which is close to one of the main roads leading to Taiping town. The new outlet will now offers more accessibility and touch points for Isuzu customers as well as residents and businesses in the Matang region, the area surrounding Taiping.
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Promotion: Limited Units of Renault Captur 1-Month Trial Subscription is On Offer at RM699 - You Get to Try a Captur for a Month with a Low Price
You folks should pray that Renault get more podium positions in this year's Formula 1. In conjunction with Renault’s recent F1 podium (they came in 3rd) at Nurburgring, Germany,you can experience driving a new Renault with the Renault Captur crossover. It now comes with a new limited promotion on the Renault Subscription 1-Month Trial Plan so that you get to enjoy savings of more than 50 percent on the plan. Imagine if they win this year's championship then!
Proton Employee From R&D Department Found COVID-19 Positive - Steps Have Been Taken By the Company to Help Curb Any Spread of the Virus
PROTON has come out with a statement that states one of their employees have been tested positive for Covid-19. The employee is from the Research & Development Department located in Shah Alam and is not one of those that are in the sales, aftersales or marketing departments which have contact with lots of people.
The Volkswagen Passat R-Line is Now Officially Launched - Priced at RM203K+ Till the End of the Year
Volkswagen Passengers Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has finally launched the new 2020 Volkswagen Passat R-Line in Malaysia. The launch was done a live telecast on its social media channels as we are still in a pandemic lockdown sort of situation here in the Klang Valley right now. It is essentially a kitted out variant of the Volkswagen Passat Elegance, and is attractively priced at RM203,411.18 (without sales tax). This price is possible because the sportier looking Passat is also locally assembled at the Volkswagen plant in Pekan, Pahang. It does go to show that the way forward to ensure attractive pricing is to locally assemble any car.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
VIDEO: The New Proton X50 1.5TGDI Flagship First Drive at the Second Media Preview - Handling and Acceleration Tested
This 1st drive experience video on the upcoming Proton X50 1.5TGDI SUV was uploaded over at the Motoring Malaysia YouTube Channel last week folks! If you haven't subscribed over there you would have missed viewing it as I have only now attached the video here on the blog. Sometimes, there are benefits to subscribe over there and also to go 'like' our Facebook or follow the Instagram page as I have added the link to the video there. This was the 2020/2021 PROTON X50 SUV 2nd Media Preview at Sepang Circuit. It was also our 1st Drive in the X50 1.5TGDI and therefore our first impressions on it.
BMW 218i Gran Coupe M Sport Launched in Malaysia - Being Locally Assembled, it Looks Like The Entry Level Premium Car to Get Folks!
BMW Malaysia recently unveiled the First-Ever BMW 218i Gran Coupé M Sport over at the Pavillion in Kuala Lumpur. This is the brand's first locally assembled four-door coupé in the compact premium segment here and it is actually quite a good buy. Priced at RM218,800 or now RM211,467 until the end of the year due to government rebates it could be the best premium sports sedan (yes, 4 doors you know and being quite a trad kinda guy, it is a sports sedan) out there at the priced offered. I would be tempted in procuring one if I was in the market for a new car right now.
Das WeltAuto Programme - The Volkswagen Certified Used Car Service Now Has an Improved Website
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) had launched the Das WeltAuto programme last year. To date, it has offered customers a lot more confidence and peace of mind with its certified used cars. You can basically own that Volkswagen you want slightly cheaper and yet it comes with warranty and other authorised purchase goodies. Now, VPCM has introduced a new, more user-friendly Das WeltAuto website that makes comparing vehicles easier than ever - www.dasweltauto.com.my
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Hino Malaysia Launches the New Hino 300 Series Pro Light Duty Truck
Last Thursday, the 8 October 2020 Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HMSM), officially launched the new HINO 300 Series Pro. This is a new new 300 Series Pro light duty truck essentially replaces the popular 300 series and is the latest entry in the very much contested light duty truck segment here in Malaysia. The new 300 Pro features greater performance especially in terms of carrying capacity as well as having a more standard features to the benefit of the customers.
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
Mercedes-Benz & Hap Seng Star Launch Malaysia’s First Autohaus with Luxury Lifestyle Boutique
Saturday, October 03, 2020
Video: Proton X50 1.5TGDI SUV Sepang Circuit Half Track 'Hot' Lap by Ex-Proton R3 Driver Fariqe Hairuman - Second Media Preview of the new Proton X50 SUV
Video: Proton X50 1st Media Preview - Initial Review, Our Thoughts and Opinions on Proton's Latest SUV
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Naza Kia Will Launch the New Kia Seltos Here Soon - Expect the Compact SUV Segment to Be Highly Contested
The official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, Naza Kia Malaysia, will be launching the All-New 2020 Kia Seltos compact SUV. The new compact SUV is now open for bookings at all Kia showrooms throughout Malaysia if you are interested and it will soon be one of the new compact SUVs that will compete in this hotly contested segment which comprises of both Malaysian, Japanese and Korean made vehicles. This segment is indeed heating up to be the fight to see.
The 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC is now available in Malaysia for RM363K onwards
A few days ago, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the new Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC. This is their slightly larger than the GLA-series SUV but smaller than the GLC-series SUV model of SUV. So many SUVs there. Anyway, this new compact SUV is a little larger than the A-class derived GLA so it may suit a lot more people out there. Anyway, this will come in this AMG specified variant (as well as Mercedes-Benz GLB 200, 250 variants) and could be very good to those that find the GLA 35 a tad too basic for their liking....if there ever was such a thing.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
TEST DRIVE (with VIDEO) - 2020 Volkswagen Passat Elegance 2.0TSI - One of the Best Under RM200k Sedans On Sale in Malaysia Today
This is our review of the the 2020 Passat Elegance 2.0TSI. The video is the main review and this article fleshes out a little bit more....So do watch it folks!
This facelifted model actually takes over both the 1.8liter and 2.0liter TSI variants here and is actually even cheaper than the sole 2.0liter variant sold here previously. The 1.8TSI started at RM159K for the base Trendline and RM179K for the Comfortline. So the single 2.0TSI seems to be good value and actually suits Malaysian car buying trends where the highest specification variant seems to be the one that sells the best in the long run.
Friday, September 18, 2020
Ferrari SF90 Stradale Previewed in Malaysia - The First Series Production Plug-in Hybrid by Ferrari
Naza Italia, who are the official importer and distributor of Ferrari in Malaysia, has officially launched the SF90 Stradale. The unveiling of the new Prancing Horse was done in conjunction with the unveiling of the newly renovated Ferrari Petaling Jaya showroom earlier today. This is Ferrari's first series production PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) ever and it is available from the base price of RM 1,908,000.00 (before duties, customization options, taxes and insurance). Of course, be prepared to wait for a little while (as long as eighteen months or more) as it is a Ferrari, and demand outstrips supply.
Sime Darby Auto Performance launches the Porsche Taycan Fully Electric Sports Car in Malaysia
Earlier today we witnessed the Malaysian launch of the new Porsche Taycan. This is Porsche's fully electric sports car and it was launched today at Sime Darby Auto Performance's brand spanking new flagship Porsche Centre at Ara Damansara in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The launch of this innovative yet still very recognisable as a Porsche fully electric Taycan was in conjunction with the official opening of the new Centre. Two birds with one stone kinda thing if you get what I mean. There are three Taycan variants – the Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo and Taycan 4S
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Airbus ACH160 Helicopter Keeps Pace with A Renault F1 Car (VIDEO)
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Proton X50 Officially Rolls Off Its Production Line - Media Preview with 4 Variants & 6 Colours Confirmed - Bookings Taken From 16 September Onwards
Firstly, Proton has confirmed that their new B segment Sports Utility Vehicle will be called the X50. Secondly, we were invited to the media preview of the new car. No prices has been announced as yet but we were shown the Premium variant - one of four variants offered in 6 different colours. Thirdly, the official roll out of the X50 was also done earlier today and it will be launched within the next month or so with bookings for the SUV taken from tomorrow onwards.
Monday, September 14, 2020
Isuzu Malaysia Have Brought in the New Isuzu Elf Range of Light Duty Trucks - More Safety and Efficiency Features Built into Their Popular Truck
The Special Liveried BMW ///M4 | Exclusive Appearance on Malaysia Day at Pavillion, Bukit Bintang This 16th of September 2020
Hallo peeps! There will be an unveiling of the high performance BMW M4 in Kuala Lumpur in as part of BMW Malaysia's celebration of ///Malaysia Day! The car will be displayed at the main entrance of the Pavillion shopping mall over in Bukit Bintang.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
87.5% Proton Perdana 2012 to 2018 Have Had Their Takata Airbag Inflators Replaced - Get Yours Done Now If You Have Not Done It Yet
MINI Malaysia Unveils the New All-Electric MINI - Price at RM 218,380.78 till the End of the Year
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
The 2020 Lexus LX 570 Luxury SUV is Now Open for Booking - Prices Expected to Start from RM1,225,883
Monday, August 24, 2020
BMW X3 M Competition and BMW X4 M Competition - Sports Ulitity Vehicles or Sports Activity Vehicles Get More Oomph
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Enhanced 2020 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Coupé AMG Line Now Available in Malaysia
The 2020 BMW M8 Coupé and the 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupé are Now in Malaysia
Friday, August 21, 2020
Realisasi Impianmu Bersama Shell - New Intiative to Help SMEs Sell Their Products Through Shell Select Stores Nationwide - So SMEs Start Applying!!!
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
2020 Volkswagen Passat R-Line is Now Open For Bookings - Prices Estimated Between RM200K To RM210K
Offers & Promos: Mitsubishi Promotions in Conjunction with the 63th Merdeka Celebrations
U Mobile Partners With Waze and SMART Tunnel to Provide Uninterrupted Navigation Services When You Use the SMART Tunnel
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Curio Pack Sdn Bhd Receives its Newest Scania Truck - The Scania New Truck Generation P410B8X4NZ Rigid Type
Volvo Car Malaysia 'Power of 3' Campaign - Additional Savings in Conjunction with the Upcoming Merdeka and Malaysia Day Celebrations
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Finally Launched in Malaysia - The Volkswagen Arteon 2.0TSI R-Line - In a Pleasantly Priced Locally Assembled (CKD) Form
The 7 Seater Volkswagen Allspace family is Finally Launched in Malaysia - 2.0TSI 4Motion Allspace R-Line and 1.4TSI Allspace Highline Now Available
Friday, August 07, 2020
Isuzu D-Max Stealth A/T Launched - New Premium Limited Edition Variant Launched in Malaysia [VIDEO Preview Also Inside]
The Latest Mercedes-Benz Actros Has Been Launched in Malaysia [Video Preview Included]
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
Isuzu Dealership Truck Venture Sdn Bhd Hands Over its First Ever Isuzu Truck to a Customer - LOM Logistics Sdn Bhd
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
The 2020 New Toyota Hilux Pickup is Now Open For Booking - New Hilux 2.8 A/T Rouge is the New Top of the Line Variant
Monday, August 03, 2020
Proton Now Offering Financing Packages For Fresh Graduates with Low Interest Rates for Any New Proton Car
Proton Commerce Sdn. Bhd. (PCSB), a company under the PROTON Group, has announced a campaign that provides fresh graduates an opportunity to own their first car with low Hire Purchase (HP) loan rates. This Fresh Graduate Campaign only requires a letter of employment or a month’s salary slip in order to qualify for a loan. The offer will run until 31 December 2020, coinciding with the sales tax holiday currently being enjoyed by all Proton cars.






































