GWM TANK 300 Launched. Priced at RM250K and Launch offers as well as Off-Road Test Drive Experience on July 20th and 21st, 2024 at M4TREC, Semenyih

GWM TANK 300 is priced at RM 250,000 On-the-Road before any insurance. Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has officially launched GWM TANK 300 in Malaysia. The Tank 300 is a off-road specced out SUV rather than the recent launches of crossover urban roundabouts we have been seeing here. It is fully imported from China, hence the price but this is actually a capable off-roader, and not many of them have been offered in our market these days.

GWM offers the first 300 GWM TANK 300 customers some early bird offers. These are  as follows 

MINI Malaysia Celebrates the New Generation Models - The Cooper S, Cooper SE (all-electric), Countryman SE ALL4 (EV) & JCW Countryman ALL4 at the New MINI Family Launch Event -This weekend until 14th July 2024 at JioSpace in PJ

MINI, the compact premium automotive brand in Malaysia, has introduced the New MINI Family in Malaysia. Introducing four new MINI models that showcase the new brand design language of “Charismatic Simplicity”, the new lineup was unveiled at the New MINI Family Launch Event at JioSpace in Petaling Jaya (on till this Sunday. 14th July 2024 - Head over there if you're interested in viewing the new MINIs). This new MINI lineup features two fully electrified models, and this newest generation of MINI marks a significant step towards emission-free urban mobility.

smart Malaysia Unveils Official Prices for smart #3 at Its First-Ever smart Tour Brand Roadshow

smart Malaysia finally announces the official pricing at the launch of the smart #3. The battery powered electric crossover, was launched during its First-Ever smart Tour brand roadshow held at Pavilion Bukit Jalil on the 10th of July 2024.The smart looking smart #3 was first unveiled in Malaysia at the recent Malaysia Autoshow 2024 and will be priced from RM175,000 onwards before insurance. There are three variants from the base #3 Pro to the #3 BRABUS at RM255,000.

Harmony Auto opens its new BYD Dearlership at Hartamas Shopping Centre

 

This happened on the 27th of  June 2024. Harmony Auto, an automotive dealership group from China, had officially opened its first BYD outlet at Hartamas Shopping Centre in Kuala Lumpur.  The 3,230 square feet BYD outlet boasts a range of facilities designed to enhance its customer experience. The BYD partnership with Harmony Auto is part of a larger plan for the two Chinese companies to popularise new energy vehicles here as well in other markets globally.

Mercedes-Benz World at KL Base, Sungai Besi from 5 to 7 July 2024 - View 3 New -Mercedes-AMG models for Malaysia - theC63S E Performance F1 Edition, GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ and GLB 35 4MATIC & Try out new Mercedes-Benz too

An event for Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts is around this weekend. The Mercedes-Benz World! event is on at KL Base Sungai Bezi from tomorrow, 5th July to the 7th of July 2024 from 10am to 6 pm. There, you can view the current  Mercedes-Benz line up of over 30 models from all segments. There are also test drives and other interesting stuff to do. Aside from that, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Unveiling of three new high-performance AMG models – the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE F1 Edition, Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+, and the Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC. 

Upcoming Events: MINI Malaysia Celebrates BIG LOVE - Unveiling The New MINI Family at JioSpace, Petaling Jaya on Saturday, 13th July 2024 9.30am to 8.30pm - ONE DAY ONLY

If you are into the current crop of MINI cars, MINI Malaysia invites MINI enthusiasts and anyone interested to experience the future of urban mobility as they show to you the new generation of the MINI family for the first time here in Malaysia. The brand will be hosting an exclusive MINI-styled event celebrating The New MINI Family and they are inviting all MINI enthusiasts (MINIacs) to join in the excitement. ONE DAY ONLY, on Saturday 13th July 2024 from 930am to 830pm at JioSpace in Seksyen 19 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Chery Auto Malaysia officially launches the Chery TIGGO 7 PRO - Priced from RM123,800 - early bird discount makes it even cheaper

Chery Auto Malaysia has officially launched the Chery TIGGO 7 PRO SUV. The newly launched SUV is priced at RM123,800 and can now be ordered at a slight early bird price of RM119,800 for the first 2,000 customers. According to Chery with its tagline ‘Conquer with You, Guard for Love’ , the TIGGO series embodies safety, reliability, and a seamless driving experience .

The upgraded and refreshed 2024 Porsche Taycan EV sports sedan is now available in Malaysia

 Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), recently unveiled the new Porsche Taycan at the Porsche World Road Show (PWRS), Porsche's fully electric powered sports sedan is now available to order in Malaysia with prices starting from RM575,000. 

Porsche previews the all-new fully electric Porsche Macan SUV in Malaysia

 

Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has announced that pre-orders or bookings for the all-electric Macan (do note this point, folks) have officially begun. This follows a sneak preview at the Porsche World Roadshow 2024 at Sepang International Circuit.

Chery Malaysia Announces Support for Local Athletes Heading to Paris

 

Earlier today, Chery Malaysia announced  support for Malaysian athletes who will be heading to the upcoming Olympic games in Paris next month. Globally, the Chery Group has been supporting local athletes from various countries who will be competing in the upcoming games. In Malaysia, aside from the support promised to the athletes, various activities for customers, including viewing parties, have been organised to cheer on our athletes.

Drive Home a Next-Gen Ranger and Win an Exclusive Ford Ranger Getaways Holiday - Offer applies from 1st June 2024 to 31st July 2024

Good news to all Next Generation Ford Ranger owners! Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the only authorised distributor for Ford in Malaysia, is running a special sales promotion from 1st June to 31st July 2024. The “Live the Ranger Life” moments.promotion offers new Ford Ranger owners an opportunity to win a Ford Ranger Getaways Retreat via a creative slogan contest. The contest is open to all Next-Gen Ranger variants, including the Ranger Raptor and all Ford Ranger owners whose vehicles are delivered within the contest period are eligible to participate.

The new 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC is now available for RM295,888+

 

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia earlier today announced the availability of the new 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC in AMG-Line form.. The GLA-Class is the entry point into the Mercedes-Benz SUV family, and the new locally-assembled GLA 250 4MATIC brings some tweaks to this year's variant. The GLA 250 now features 4MATIC variable all-wheel drive with torque-on-demand system  is now available at the Mercedes-Benz Store or at their retail showrooms with the price of RM 295,888 inclusive of 10% Sales Tax (for Peninsular Malaysia).

First Locally Produced JAECOO J7 Rolls Off The Line In Malaysia - CHERY Malaysia invests in dedicated assembly line for JAECOO

 CHERY Auto Malaysia Sdn Bhd, officially launched the CHERY Corporate Malaysia Factory in Shah Alam, Selangor. The new assembly plant will be the first in the ASEAN region to produce the soon to be launched premium off road SUV, the JAECOO J7 in Malaysia.  Aside from that piece of good news, CHERY Malaysia also state that they plan to use the facilities as a base to conduct Research and Development for their right-hand drive cars for brands under the CHERY group..

e.MAS - Proton Cars new EV specific brand unveiled today

PROTON today officially revealed its new, EV specific sub-brand, e.MAS. The Proton e.MAS moniker is to be deployed on future EV (electric vehicle) models and is pronounced as the alphabet "e" combined with the word “mas” and not like the word 'emas' which stands for gold in tge Malay language.

Lamborghini Urus SE: The World’s First Plug-in Hybrid Super SUV debuts in Malaysia

Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur launched the Lamborghini Urus SE in Malaysia yesterday and I was one of the guys lucky enough to view it at its debut here at the Sentul Depot, in Kuala Lumpur. The Urus SE is the first hybrid plug-in version of what is the Lamborghini Super SUV and it is a historic milestone for Automobili Lamborghini. The hyper hybrid SUV has a new design with even more optimised aerodynamics, more on-board technology and an 800 CV or 789hp hybrid powertrain. It basically builds on the Urus S in terms of comfort, performance, efficiency, emissions and driving pleasure but adds that hybrid powertrain for some cleaner performance - an electric motor joins the 4.0liter V8 twin turbocharged engine. So this Urus can save some whales while still killing it in terms of looks, sound and performance.

2024 PROTON X50 launched today - More refinement, better inforainment performance and more for the same price

The newly upgraded Proton X50 has been launched but if you look at the photos here, you'd not notice it. This isn't a facelift folks, but more of a real upgrade underneath. It has more sound proofing, so better NVH (less noise, vibration and harshness), the larger infotainment screen is shared on all models, a more powerful CPU and more RAM for the infotainment system, better response on the dual clutch transmission and the two top models get the auto tailgate (previously only the highest Flagship variant). So while nothing has changed in terms of looks, and pricing as it actually comes in like previously, you get a better can and with the current early bird promotions, a lot of your money's worth for what is PROTON's best selling B segment SUV.

Red Bull Malaysia (Red Bull), the No.1 energy drink brand in the nation, has announced its sponsorship for the PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha Racing Teams at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit.

On Friday, the 31st of May, Red Bull Malaysia (Red Bull), the energy drink brand in the nation, announced its sponsorship for the PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha Racing Teams which are participating in the PETRONAS MAM Malaysian Cub Prix. The partnership was held at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit and was officiated through a contract signing ceremony alongside three PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha Racing Teams, namely PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha 31 Racing, PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha CKJ, and PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha Maju Motor.

All-new fully-electric Volvo BZL-GML Eco Range Premium City Bus makes official debut in Malaysia - Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd and Volvo Buses signs MOU for a trial operation of the new electric city bus expected to start July this year

On 21st May 2024, Volvo Buses, part of the Volvo Group (“Volvo”) together with Gemilang International Ltd (“Gemilang”), one of Malaysia’s manufacturers of bodywork for buses and coaches, jointly launched the all-new, flagship Volvo BZL-GML Eco Range, offering Volvo’s first and locally-built electric low-floor, two-door, premium class, city bus in Malaysia.  A signing ceremony with Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (“Rapid Bus”) was held to confirm the Implementation of a trial operation involving the Volvo BZL-GML Eco Range for Rapid KL bus service.

Mercedes Benz Malaysia launches the EQE 350+ Electric Art Line, EQE 350+ AMG Line EV sedans and the EQE 350+ SUV Electric Art Line &EQE 350+ SUV AMG Line

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia had launched four new Mercedes-Benz EQE variants in conjunction with the roll out of Star Elegance, a first-of-its-kind lifestyle retail concept within the automotive industry, which made its debut at Hap Seng Star Bukit Tinggi. The concept, tailored for those that need a little pampering while waiting to get their Mercedes-Benz matters can look forward to getting their nails done in comfort. Anyway, this article is about the new Mercedes-Benz EQE EVs launched at the same time as Star Elegance

smart Malaysia updates #1 EV pricing and opens booking of the upcoming #3

 

On the 21st of May 2024, smart Malaysia at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 unveiled the All-New smart #3 SUV Coupe and opened bookings for the lower rooflline, similar in size to the #1 EV crossover hatchback. They also announced new prices for two of the lower priced #1 variants. These now start at RM169,000 before any insurance, a welcome move in the hotly contested under RM200,000 premium EV segment. You can view both the smart #1 and the #3 at the autoshow at MAEPS, Serdang where it is ongoing till 26th May 2024.

PROTON displays their new S70 race car made for the upcoming S1K race in Sepang

PROTON has unveiled the Proton S70 R3 racing car developed by  its motorsport arm, R3 Motorsports at the ongoing 2024 Malaysia Autoshow, in MAEPS, Serdang (till the 26th of May 2024). The Proton S70 R3 marks Proton R3's first all-new racing car since the Proton Saga R3 back in 2019. This is brand's return to the S1K endurance race since 2019, as if you remember, by the next year or so, we had a pandemic and so on. With five wins under its belt, more than any other team to date, Proton R3 achieved a remarkable feat by securing victory for three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019. 

Work in Progress, Perodua's first working EV prototype - the Myvi Conversion

On 21st May 2024, Perodua unveiled its first working electric vehicle (EV) prototype which they have officially named  as the Myvi Conversion. Unofficially, it seems that it should be called EMO-1, as we see that plastered on the doors of the concept car which was unveiled and displayed at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 (till the 26th of May). This would be the foundation on which the Malaysian compact car manufacturer intends to base its electrification technology on.

Stellantis Malaysia at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 - Peugeot, Citroën & Leapmotor vehicles featured as well as autoshow sales promotional specials on Peugeot

 

For those that aren't in the know, Stellantis is a global automotive leader and the world's fourth-largest automaker. It currently owns brands like Peugeot, Citroen, Jeep and Fiat to name a few. The automotive conglomerate is in Malaysia in this new form and have marked its debut at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024. This comes after the recent launch of the all-new PEUGEOT 408 less than a month ago. So now, the automaker continues its reintroduction into Malaysia (as a group) by showcasing a lineup of vehicles from three brands under the Stellantis’ brand portfolio at the Autoshow. These are PEUGEOT, Citroën and Leapmotor.

GWM TANK 300 - A proper off-road SUV, and the GWM Haval H6 Premium SUV are now available for booking in Malaysia -

Great Wall Motor (GWM) have announced that the GWM TANK 300 and the GWM Haval H6 HEV is open for booking in Malaysia. While the H6 is slated for launch in the third quarter of 2024, the TANK300  is expected to be delivered in July 2024 with an estimated price is RM 250,000. The TANK is a proper, chunky looking SUV with off-road capabilities, so it isn't some urban runabout. Something different in today's urban SUV market and you can see it at the ongoing Malaysia Autoshow 2024 (till 26th May 2024 at MAEPS, Serdang).

New brand JAECOO now has 35 Dealerships, Dedicated Auto Parts Warehouse, Production Plant and Innovative Product Line-Up - Officially signs up 30 new dealerships at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024

New brand JAECOO is ensuring that its progress into the Malaysian automotive market is doing well. With Malaysia  recently coming in front of Thailand to become Southeast Asia's second-largest auto market, after Indonesia, global premium off-road SUV brand, JAECOO, is committed to developing a strong service network in Malaysia and making sure it can gain a foothold here. So recently, it has signed into a partnership with 30 dedicated dealers as part of its long-term growth strategy at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024.

GAC AION Y PLUS (CBU) launched at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 - New EV car priced from RM119,000 onwards

 

Yesterday, at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 in MAEPS, Serdang, WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA), a subsidiary of Warisan TC Holdings Bhd, officially launched the 2024 GAC AION Y Plus all-electric compact crossover model for the Malaysian market. The All-New 2024 GAC AION Y Plus CBU (fully imported) is priced from RM119,800.00 onwards.