Here is our preview and first opinion on the soon to be launched in Malaysian 2024 smart #1 BRABUS variant. This is built on the smart #1 Premium variant and adds twin electric motors to give it supercar levels of acceleration 0-100kmh in 3.9seconds. This is our second meeting with this crossover EV. The first was at the Proton Test Track in Shah Alam when it was all stickered up. So we got to drive it then but could not film or take photos of it.
This is a follow up of the previous article regarding the new locally assembled facelifted 2023 Porsche Cayenne. A brief rundown of the upgrades, tweaks and options that you can get with the 2023 Cayenne in Malaysia. Of course, this covers the base 3.0liter variant which is locally assembled in Kulim, Kedah. An assembly plant that has already assembled over 1,000 units of this sports SUV and the first place that assembles it outside of Germany.
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Yesterday, smart Malaysia officially revealed the range topper of its smart #1 lineup, the the #! BRABUS variant, at the International Electric Mobility Showcase (IEMS) held at KLCC Convention Centre in downtown Kuala Lumpur. This is a collaboration between smart and and German tuning house BRABUS which takes the smart #1 Premium variant and adds some BRABUS performance bits to it and a twin electric motor performance powerplant, or powerplants since there are now two electric motors.
Sometime last week, Isuzu Malaysia officially opened the revamped Isuzu Temerloh 3S outlet. The centre is located along the main thoroughfare leading into town and is operated by Pacific Motor Sdn Bhd. The centre showcases Isuzu Malaysia’s latest corporate identity while providing a host of sales and after-sales facilities to meet the needs of the growing population of Isuzu owners in the region.
On the 27th September 2023, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia had announced the graduation of 38 apprentices from its Advanced Modern Apprenticeship (AMA) Program. Aside from this news where there are now 38 more certified technicians in Malaysia, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia had welcomed 42 apprentices for the year 2023. This is part of the brand's continuous development of human capital here in Malaysia.
Over the past three years, the graduating batch of 38 apprentices had undergone rigorous training, culminating in their certification as globally-recognised Mercedes-Benz technicians. These newly graduated professionals are set to join the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Retail Network, which currently has over 1,000 Service Personnel. In addition, they will be offered job opportunities within the company;s Service Network for the subsequent four years. The investment per student over the three-year program is RM100,000.
More teasing of the smart #1 ahead of its official launch in Malaysia. smart Balakong (Hap Seng) and smart Ipoh (GB Auto) would like you to join them this weekend for an exclusive opportunity to get behind the wheel of the all-new smart #1 EV crossover. You can place your booking if you are happy after trying out the soon to be launched car and if you are one of the first 501 customers, you can be privy to the exclusive #1 Early Bird offers which includes RM1,001.00 in charging credits via the Hello smart App.
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This morning, Shell Malaysia via their business mobility division, Shell Fleet Solutions, officially launched its Accelerate to Zero (A2Z) Programme in Malaysia.The A2Z programme is designed to help fleet owners optimise their operations, grow their businesses, and achieve their sustainability goals. The reason for the introduction of this programme is that they feel that the Malaysian fleet sector is currently facing unprecedented challenges in the market that include supply chain disruptions, driver shortages, pressure to decarbonise, vehicle optimisation and rising costs.
Recently Hankook Tire Malaysia officially launched and showcased the new iON evo product lines and Ventus Prime 4 range of tyres for the Malaysian market. With the participation of over 200 stakeholders and dealers, Hankook Tire Malaysia have introduced these new product lines and offered special promotions to those that had attended the event..
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A new retail experience for you if you want to purchase a new Mercedes-Benz passenger car folks. Malaysia is officially the 10th country and the first market in Southeast Asia, that Mercedes-Benz has implemented the “Retail of the Future” agency model, thereby changing the car buying experience for its customers. According to Mercedes-Benz Malysia, retail partners will maintain their pivotal role as experts and Brand Ambassadors, offering customers a luxurious experience at their retail network but all dealerships now offer only one 'best price' to everyone.
Today, I took some time off my somewhat surprisingly busy schedule (especially since I have been slowly easing into semi-retirement from the looks of it) and spent a few hours with BMW Group Malaysia over at their latest roadshow in front of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in KLCC. There, the new BMW i7 limousine takes center stage and a showcase of this EV variant of the latest 7 series that is on sale. Recently launched, but now BMW Malaysia puts it in the limelight after just launching it with some of the media folk getting test drives. They also announced that in terms of the total BMW Group Malaysia, they seem to have taken lead in the Premium EV Segment amidst outstanding EV deliveries to date, for the year 2023.
At the presentation of Malaysia cultural handicraft to national athletes for them to present to the Asian Games Museum in Hangzou, China during the upcoming 19th Asian Games, the CEO of Proton, Dr Li Chunrong, had announced that the company will be launching a new sedan within the next couple of months as well as announcing that their Electric Vehicle will also be launched soon after that. Fingers crossed it happens as scheduled!
The news is indeed quite a juicy bit for those who want a Proton but want a sedan rather than a SUV. As for the EV, that folks, is the upcoming smart #1, which should be launched a few weeks after that and that has been blogged about here.
PROTON had earlier today presented national athletes with Malaysian cultural handicraft with will be brought with them to the upcoming 19th Asian Games in Hangzou, where these items will be on a permanent display at the Asian Games Museum there. This is a gesture of support for unity, sportsmanship, and Malaysian culture during the 19th Asian Games, and the small handover ceremony was witnessed by YB Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sports.
Automobili Lamborghini has launched the new Lamborghini Revuelto, the first super sports V12 hybrid plug-in HPEV (which is Lamborghini's short form for High-Performance Electrified Vehicle), in Malaysia. This beauty combines the power of a V12 engine with hybrid technology. The Revuelto makes a shift in Lamborghini's design to be more emissions friendly for the future but is also marks the brand's 60th anniversary. It is a special hypercar, one that replaces the already great Aventador which was the brand's previous production V12 model.
This six-hour endurance challenge of keeping the palm of you hand on a Subaru without removing it will be held at the Plaza Arkadia Kuala Lumpur. The top five contestants will be able take one step closer to owning a brand-new Subaru XV when they compete against contestants from the Asian region in Singapore on November 4 to 5, 2023. This could mean at least keeping that palm on a Subaru for around 20 or more hours so that you can win that Subaru.
On the 25th August of 2023, Lu & Sons Engineering Sdn Bhd celebrated 40 years of partnership with Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HMSM). with the official opening of their newly upgraded HINO 3S Centre in Bintulu, Sarawak. Lu & Sons have been offering full 3S services at this centre since 1997 and with this upgrade, the centre now sports Hino's latest corporate identity showroom, customer lounge and the latest in the necessary equipment that makes customers and staff have the best can be offered by the brand.
In conjunction with Merdeka Day 2023, Bosch Automotive Aftermarket (Bosch AA) has announced its latest initiative #CelebrateMerdekawithBosch. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign is to address the difficulties faced by rural communities in accessing regular vehicle maintenance, and to promote Safer Cars, Safer Roads environment.
This campaign brings essential services such as wiper replacement, cabin filter installation, oil filter replacement, engine oil services and battery health checks directly to the rural areas. It is to support all communities, regardless of their location, to have access to regular vehicle maintenance and quality car parts in line with its “Drive for Life” flagship campaign.
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Asbenz today officially unveiled its latest Autohaus to date located on the island of Langkawi. The new Mercedes-Benz sales and aftersales centre is a significant milestone as the two companies extend their rich history of 20 years in Kedah. The new Autohaus features the brand’s latest luxury retail standards, catering to an exclusive clientele with a penchant for luxury and top-end vehicles in this island. Being a tax exampt haven, this is where you can officially buy your duty-free Mercedes-Benz.
In celebration of Malaysia’s independence and national day, Volvo presents Makers of Tomorrow: which is this article featuring Volvo cars in classic silhouettes of yesteryear to its ground-breaking pure electric and hybrid cars today. All of these have been proudly manufactured in Malaysia over the past six decades.
By bringing together the past and present, this exhibition on display commemorates Volvo’s 57 years of growing together with generations of Malaysians as it celebrates its 96th global anniversary this year.
Conjuring the spirit of Merdeka, FLUX, the leading All-in-One vehicle subscription platform, is organising their 1st "Merdeka Pop-Up Showroom.". It will be held over at FLUX’s head office in Solaris Mont Kiara on 28th August 2023, running from 11 am to 4 pm. FLUX will be offering exclusive deals during the event and you even stand a chance to win a Mercedes- Benz EQE AMG subscription for 1 month, absolutely free.
MINI Malaysia offers an electrifying experience with unrivaled financing options from as low as 0.98% of interest rates. British Flair with German Engineering, presents electrifying offers for Malaysians you can get exceptional savings and financing options if you book a MINI now till the end of September 2023, especially the MINI EVs. One great offer is that customers of new MINIs can enjoy the limited-time offer with a 0.98% interest rate through the Straight-Line Financing to experience cutting-edge electromobility at an affordable rate.
