MAN Malaysia introduces a taller, more spacious, driver focused all-new TM Cab for the Malaysian market - You can now stand upright in this MAN TGS truck

MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MAN Malaysia), who was the first vehicle manufacturer in Malaysia to offer Euro V engines as standard across its entire Truck range, has launched the taller and more spacious TM Cab for their TGS new truck generation range as an option. Previously,  the standard height TN Cab has always been preferred by the Malaysian market due to its flexibility but MAN Malaysia feels that it is timely to introduce a truck cabin that allows people to stand upright in the cabin, thereby allowing more space for the truck driver for his comfort and convenience.

Chery previews the OMODA 5 & Tiggo Pro Series of vehicles here in Malaysia

China brand Chery is making a comeback into the Malaysian automotive scene. You may remember if you are old enough where the brand was around in the early 2000s and then slowly faded away due to various factors. But they're back! 

HINO officially opens the new West Port, Pulau Indah 3S Centre

Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HINO) has officially opened its latest 3S Centre which is located in West Port, Pulau Indah on the 26th of October 2022. HINO had appointed Truck Solutions Sdn Bhd, who operates this new authorized 3S - Sales, Service, and Spare Parts centre. Strategically situated in West Port/Port Klang area, this new 3S centre aims to provide total support to HINO’s customers, especially those operating in logistics & transport services. This is the the first service centre in West Port that aims to provide top-notch vehicle services to support logistics and transport operation.

Harley-Davidson will hold its Asia Harley Days 2022 at Cha-Am Beach in Thailand on the 5th and 6th of November 2022 - Be There

On October 18, 2022,  Harley-Davidson® announced that its Asia Harley Days 2022 event will be held at Triple Tree Beach Resort Cha-Am Beach, Petchaburi in Thailand on November 5th and -6th, 2022. The two-day event is a moto-music festival that unites Harley-Davidson® riders, H.O.G.® members, enthusiasts and fans from over 11 countries and territories including Thailand, South Korea, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, Macao, Hong Kong, India and Singapore, as well as 87 H.O.G.® chapters and many motorcycle clubs from these countries and territories. 

This is the first large event that Harley-Davidson has organised in recent times, especially after all the pandemic lockdowns worldwide. Details on how to join, aside from heading over to Cha-Am is below.

Maxim e-hailing drivers are mostly called Ahmad, between 18 to 35 years old and drives a Perodua here in Malaysia

Do you know that there has been an e-hailing ride service in Malaysia called Maxim? Anyway, the company has been operating here for quite a while now (since 2018) and had conducted a recent survey on their drivers for us to find out about who these people are. Maxim, who operate in about eleven countries globally, are onwards toward being one of the world's prominent ride hailing service. They have tractable data of application, driver, passenger and history of ride, the users get the opportunity to know more about their drivers and the type of car that they can expect for their booking.

TREVO Invites Armchair Football Fans to Score Great Rewards in their 'SCORE GREAT MOMENTS' Football Themed Contest

TREVO is inviting Malaysians who are 21 years old and above who like football, or soccer, have a basic understanding of the sport (or can quickly learn) to enter a contest organised by them. TREVO is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where guests can share any car that fits the needs and wants for the trips they are taking, from the closest TREVO hosts in their community. TREVO aims to provide more vehicle choices that fulfil the travel needs of the users, called Guests, while providing car owners, who are called Hosts, the opportunity to earn extra income to offset the cost of car ownership. 

Anyway, they have a contest.

BENTLEY KUALA LUMPUR CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF BENTLEY IN MALAYSIA WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE FLYING SPUR HYBRID

It has been a good 25 years for Bentley here in Malaysia. The brand has grown from strength to strength and persevered throughout the years to bring some truly great brand experiences to its loyal customers in Malaysia. So in conjunction with the anniversary, Bentley Kuala Lumpur has previewed the latest variant of their limousine, the 2023 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid. Aside from bringing a hybrid Bentley, it also signals the market’s maturity in charging infrastructure and a move for the brand to be carbon neutral. Bentley Kuala Lumpur like its parent company has started on its journey to achieve carbon neutrality by 2023.

SuperNice Express Gets its First Advance Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Coaches from Scania Malaysia

Last week, on the 12th of October 2022, express bus operator SuperNice Express (SuperNice), a brand under the Unimax Group, received the first Scania coaches with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). These are the first buses in Malaysia equipped with active safety systems and features the usual anti-lock braking systems but with electronic safety programme (ESP)  lane departure warning and Advanced emergency braking which can prevent collision with the vehicle in front by applying the brakes automatically.

Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain Heads Out For This Year's BORNEO SAFARI - Follow Isuzu Malaysia's Facebook page during the event and you may win something!

Isuzu is going for another round of the Borneo Safari, which could be one of the toughest yearly 4x4 events in the world. Isuzu Malaysia is sending in the Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain as media vehicles in this year’s Borneo Safari International Off Road Challenge. This time, three units of the award-winning pick-up trucks are set to perform duties as the official media vehicles for the event. Of course, they will feature minimal mods only, which will showcase the capabilities of the D-MAX. This is also the first Borneo Safari in about two years as the recent Covid-19 pandemic had put a stop to things for a while.

Gentari, PETRONAS' clean energy subsidiary, and Pro-Net, PROTON's EV subsidiary, has entered into a MoU to leverage each other to drive growth in Malaysia's EV sector

PROTON’s new energy vehicle subsidiary, Proton New Energy Technology (PRO-NET) had earlier today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Gentari Sdn. Bhd., the clean energy subsidiary of PETRONAS, at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM). This is part of Proton's intention to develop its own-brand NEVs and also for boh parties to leverage the capabilities  and drive growth in Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in line with national decarbonisation goals. 

The Audi Experience will be at Volkswagen Fest 2022 - 15 & 16 October 2022 at Sentul Depot Kuala Lumpur - Audi & Lots of Volkswagen at one place folks!!!

The Volkswagen Fest 2022 will happen this weekend, the 15th and 16th of October 2022 and Audi, the sister brand to Volkswagen will be there showcasing their latest here in Malaysia. This is a first for Volkswagen Fest ever since it was held by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia over the past few years or so. 

BMW Malaysia introduces online pre-booking for the BMW XM Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) - Price Estimated to start at RM820,000.00 if you bought it in....Langkawi

BMW Malaysia had announced an online Pre-Booking for the first-Ever BMW XM Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). This is scheduled to  begin on the 20th of  October 2022 with Exclusive and Limited units available. The BMW XM is the first-Ever BMW M GmbH high-performance luxury Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) with an electrified drive from BMW M.  The price for these online pre-booking XM in Malaysia, is an estimated price starting from RM 820,000.00 in Langkawi and RM 1,400,000.00 in Peninsular Malaysia. Taxes. It usually raises the prices.

Blueshark, a leading smart electric scooter provider, enters into a multi-stakeholder partnership to revolutionise green urban mobility in Malaysia.

Today, the12 th October 2022,  Blueshark, which is a leading smart electric scooter provider, together with EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB), announced a multi-stakeholder partnership with several local industry players, including Blueshark Ecosystem Sdn Bhd and the Malaysian Green Technology & Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) as part of its market introduction in Malaysia. This joint venture will produce Electric Scooters, create jobs from producing the environmentally friendly scooters, maintaining them and the supporting infrastructure required for them.

Audi A3 Sedan S Line now on Sale in Malaysia & Audi RS 3 Sedan Now Open for Booking

PHS Automotive Malaysia, the authorised distributors of Audi cars here recently announced the launch of the all-new Audi A3 Sedan S line (pictured above) and that you can also register your booking for the very much hotter Audi RS 3 Sedan (below). Both are fully imported, which is why they have prices that match. The Audi A3 Sedan S line retails from RM331,990, inclusive of duties and sales tax while the Audi RS 3 Sedan is  now open for booking with a price range of RM650,000 to RM750,000

GoCar Garage Expands Their Digital One-Stop Car Service & Maintenance Solution to Ipoh and Negeri Sembilan

GoCar Malaysia, a leading on-demand mobility-as-a- service platform in Malaysia, earlier today announced the expansion of its GoCar Garage digital one-stop car service and maintenance solution to Ipoh and Negeri Sembilan. The expansion is part of GoCar’s ongoing efforts to widen the Garage service network, through strategic partnerships with independent and authorised workshops. The service network now adds to GoCar's car sharing service and expands on their digital mobility setup.

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) Has Launched the Next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor

This time, the Ford Ranger Raptor is petrol powered. Ford authorised distributors, Sime Darby Auto Connexion, has launched the next-generation 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor. This high performance variant of the ever popular Ranger pickup truck is now in its latest form and features a high-performance 3.0-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 petrol engine that makes up to 397 PS and 583Nm torque, enabling the next-gen Ranger Raptor to have even more performance on and off-road. 

Volkswagen Fest is Back! 15th & 16th of October 2022 at Sentul Depot, Kuala Lumpur

Hello folks, Volkswagen Fest in back for 2022 and will be held on the 15 th and 16 th of October at Sentul Depot in Kuala Lumpur. This time, aside from the usual gathering of new and old Volkswagen cars, the organisers, who are the Malaysian distributors of Volkswagen cars here, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) have stated that they will debut the fully electric Volkswagen ID.4. (pictured below)  

THE 10-SEATER HYUNDAI STARIA HAS BEEN LAUNCHED IN MALAYSIA - 3 VARIANTS FROM RM179K ONWARDS - LAUNCH IMPRESSIONS INSIDE

Earlier today, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) launched the 10-seater variant of their very modern looking Hyundai Staria MPV at the One Utama shopping mall in Petaling Jaya. There are three variants available, the Staria Lite, Plus, and Max, starting from RM179,888.00 onwards.

Volkswagen Malaysia Introduces the We Drive Football Aftersales Services Campaign Which Kicks Off Now Till the End of the Year - #WeDriveFootball

 

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) earlier today announced the launch of its We Drive Football aftersales services campaign which is in line with the brand’s commitment to embrace the passion, unity and diversity that comes with the footballing way of life. In other words, you get special aftersales packages with a football based theme and Volkswagen football or soccer themed merchandise thrown into the mix, is all I can say about this.

Audi Malaysia Introduces #ReadyToDrive Customer Care Campaign

PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) today introduced the #ReadyToDrive customer initiative campaign which has a focus on safety, reliability and peace of mind for Audi owners. This is the first aftersales initiative by PHSAM since they began, in July of this year, representing the Audi brand for wholesale, marketing and aftersales in Malaysia. 

The #ReadyToDrive campaign will run from 1st October to 31st December 2022 and it offers Audi owners exceptional value in a comprehensive package. These include:

DHL Express Starts its Electric Vehicle Fleet in Malaysia with the Delivery of 6 Electric Vehicles for Last Mile Deliveries in the Klang Valley

Earlier today DHL Express, the that very familiar international express service provider, announced the addition of six electric vans in Malaysia. These electric motor powered vehicles will be making its rounds across the Klang Valley for last-mile deliveries. This introduction makes DHL as the first courier company in Malaysia to transition toward a having commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleet. Welcome to the future, courtesy of DHL, I presume

Sea Hawk Global Lines Sdn Bhd Receives The First 10 of Their 40 Scania NTG Prime Movers Ordered

Scania Malaysia had on the 15th of September 2022 delivered the first batch of 10 out of 40 units of New Truck Generation (NTG) prime movers ordered together with a Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Contract to Sea Hawk Global Lines Sdn Bhd (Sea Hawk). A 10-year complimentary Scania Fleet Management System (FMS) Control 10 were also extended for all the 40 NTGs. Aside from that, the whole procurement used Scania Financial Services for the financing package making this another complete vehicle package arrangement.

Perodua Ativa Hybrid Programme Launched - But Only with 300 Subscribers That Will Be Part of Perodua's First Hybrid Vehicle

Today, the 26th of September 2022 is quite a memorable day. A national car is going hybrid. Peroduais starting on its first-of-its-kind electric vehicle 'real time' study which also incorporates a long-term mobility as a service market study involving 300 subscribers of its limited Ativa Hybrid model. From this we will see the Ativa Hybrid compact SUV on Malaysian roads and Perodua's study on how Malaysian consumers take to the subscription method of car 'ownership'.

Sime Darby Auto Connexion Launches the Next-Generation Ford Everest SUV for the Malaysian Market - 3 Variants Starting at RM263,888 Onwards

Ford Motor Company's Malaysian official distributor Sime Darby Auto Connexion has launched the 2022 Next-generation Ford Everest. The very chunky, tough looking SUV is available in three versions – the 2WD Sport and the 4WD Trend and Titanium. Taking after its Ford Ranger pickup truck sibling, the new Everest is rugged yet sleek on the outside and all cozy and comfortable, safe, high-tech on the inside with seating for 7 people too.

The Audi RS Q8 is Officially Available in Malaysia

 

Good news to those that like Audi. The flagship 2022 Audi RS Q8 SUV has been officially made available here by Audi's authorised distributor here, PHS Automotive Malaysia and it will be priced from RM1,699,990 inclusive of duties and sales tax. 

PETRONAS' GENTARI - A Clean Energy Provider Setup is Launched Beginning with a Suite of Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Green Mobility Solutions

 

On September 15, 2022 PETRONAS officially launched their clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (GENTARI). The new venture was officially launched by Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob following a brand introduction in June of this year. The entity, wholly owned by PETRONAS, Malaysia's oil and gas giant, aims to become a one-stop integrated clean energy solutions provider, beginning with a suite of renewable energy, hydrogen and green mobility solutions for commercial, industrial, and retail customers. Quite a necessary initiative as eventually when all nations push for sustainable and green energy.

HINO Opens New Service Outlets in Georgetown, Penang and in Sungai Petani, Kedah

Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (HINO) had appointed two new HASOs (Hino Approved Service Outlet) up north in Georgetown, Penang and in Sungai Petani, Kedah. This strengthens its service network and provide easy access for after-sales support to customers, for the northern region, improving its customer support network. UP Service Centre Sdn Bhd (UP Service) located in Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, and Hong Yee Car Computer Service Sdn Bhd (Hong Yee Car) located in Sungai Petani, Kedah operate these two new centres.

Booking is Now Open for the all-new 10-seater Hyundai Staria - Scheduled to be Sold by 4th Quarter of 2022

Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has informed that they will be launching the 10 seater variant for the spaceship inspired Hyundai Staria. While they like to call it a spaceship, I think that it is more akin to the head of a Shinkansen high speed train. But what ever the case, it looks very futuristic and now you can order one with more seats by the fourth quarter of 2022.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Enters Into a MOU with Montfort Boys Town to Strengthen its Advanced Modern Apprenticeship Programme

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia earlier today entered into a two year long Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Montfort Boys Town to cultivate and develop local young talent for its Advanced Modern Apprenticeship programme. Here, students from Montfort Boys Town who successfully pass the annual pre-enrolment assessment will receive a full scholarship and have a passport to the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Modern Apprenticeship Programme.

New 2022 BMW M850i xDrive Coupe MY Edition Launched - Exclusive for Malaysia Edition at Only RM 1,102,800.00+++

BMW Malaysia had on the 13th of September 2022 unveiled the newly enhanced BMW M850i xDrive Coupé MY Edition. This is a special Malaysia only version of the potent M850i and it features added enhancements for the luxury M Performance sports coupé, a refreshed front end and a suite of upgraded standard equipment. The price before insurance of this range topping coupe is RM 1,102,800.00 before you factor in insurance. 

Volvo Car Malaysia Launches Two Volvo Certified Damage Repair Centres Located in Ara Damansara and in Glenmarie

At the Glenmarie VCDR Launch

Volvo Car Malaysia is stepping up the game in providing better customer aftersales by introducing its first dedicated body repair and paint service facilities through the launch of the Volvo Certified Damage Repair Centre (VCDR). The VCDR service is now available at Federal Auto Cars, Glenmarie and Sime Darby Swedish Auto, Ara Damansara, So customers will get to enjoy an end-to-end high quality body repair and paint service from the authorised aftersales dealerships for customers who have gotten accident damage to their Volvo cars.

Confirmed prices of the Mercedes-Benz EQS, EQB and EQC for the Malaysian Market

 

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia presents their future of electric mobility with three new models from the Mercedes-EQ family and their official prices for the Malaysian market. The Mercedes-EQ is their fully electric range of premium, luxury cars tops out with the EQS, the S-Class full electric luxury car and now we have two SUVs, the EQB, which is the B-Class equivalent. Aside from that, there is also an EQC, if you want that C-Class type of SUV (aka the GLC). All were previewed, or launched in July 2022 but official prices have only been confirmed today.

///Malaysia Day and 50 Jahre M at LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre, 16th September 2022 - BMW and M Fans Should Head Over There for Sights and Sounds

 BMW Group Malaysia and the M Owners Malaysia Community intends to celebrate 50 years of M performance cars with the Largest BMW M Gathering on ///Malaysia Day 2022. If you forgot, 16th of September is Malaysia day and this gathering will be held at LaLaPort Bukit Bintang City Centre in Kuala Lumpur. 

Official Press Release is here....

Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur Launches their Latest SUV - The DBX707

The Aston Martin DBX is Aston Martin's SUV. Now, in its latest revised for 2022 form, it makes its ASEAN appearance here in Kuala Lumpur in its latest form, the DBX707. This range-topping hand-built DBX has been made better according to Aston Martin and adds more driving pleasure as well as performance to the mix.  The DBX707 gets the AMG derived 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 which generates 707PS and 900Nm of torque but what's new from this upgraded DBX are notably some chassis improvements, a 9 speed DCT transmission and carbon brakes. 

MAN Truck & Bus to Start Offering Euro V Bus for Malaysian By 2023 ... and Maybe Their EV E-Chassis Bus Too

 

MAN 3 Axle RR5 Bus Chassis

MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MAN Malaysia),  to be the first vehicle manufacturer in  Malaysia to offer Euro V engines as standard across its entire Truck range, will now aim to become the first company to offer Euro V for its bus range too.  This piece of environmentally friendly news was first announced at MAN BAGUS, an annual gathering for key players from the bus  industry at its Serendah CKD assembly plant. There, MAN Malaysia Managing Director  Andrew O’Brooks announced that the company plans to introduce a low-emission  Euro V engine as an option in 2023 to help bus operators reduce their carbon  footprint. 

MAN 2 Axle RR3 Bus Chassis

PROTON – MSF Merdeka Race Carnival 2022 on 27th and 28th August 2022 at Sepang International Circuit

 PROTON partners with Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF), the organiser of the MSF Saga Cup racing

series, to create the PROTON – MSF Merdeka Race Carnival 2022 on 27th and 28th August 2022 at

Sepang International Circuit which harks back to the halcyon days of the original PROTON 300km

Merdeka Race of the late-90s which was the first ever race to be held at Sepang Circuit on 11-13

December 1998.

Malaysian Scania Technicians Compete at the Scania Top Teams Competition Again

This has been awhile. Scania Malayia recently held the Malaysian leg of the Scania Top Teams competiton for their technicians. I managed to find some time during my busy post-lockdown schedule to attend this event. This could have been the first competition of sorts for technicians assembled at one place since the country went thought lockdown after lockdown to combat the recent Covid-19 pandemic. Five teams managed to compete in the finals from a total number of twelve (which are from the 12 branches throughout Malaysia) and Team B100 from Scania Malaysia's Ipoh workshop secured the win.