Motoring Malaysia's VLOG #4 of 2017 - On the Scania Driver Competitions South East Asia 2016-2017 and the Scania RAPID KL MRT bus.

This is for the benefit of those that did not read the article on the Scania Driver Competitions South East Asia 2016-2017. I had posted the embeded Vlog #4/2017 there earlier.

HYUNDAI SIME DARBY MOTORS Now Offer An Upgraded Infotainment System for the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid - Existing Customers Can Opt To Get The Upgraded System Too

The Malaysian distributors of the Hyundai IONIQ, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has announced that it is now offering an upgraded infotainment unit of the car with a much, much better Audio Visual Navigation (AVN) system. It now enhances the driving (and ownership) experience of the Hyundai Ioniq here. 

Truck & Bus: The Inaugural Scania Driver Competitions South East Asia 2016-2017 - Top Scania Drivers From Around The Region Compete Against One Another

The final round of the inaugural Scania Driver Competitions South East Asia 2016-2017 (SDC) was held recently at MAEPS, in Serdang and saw some stiff competition between 19 Scania truck and bus drivers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Singapore. This is the first SDC that is truly regional as prior to this, it was only a Malaysia and Singapore affair. This makes things pretty interesting with added competitors and a chance to be crowned regional champion!

HISTORY CON® REGIONAL BRANDED EXPERIENCE LAUNCHES INAUGURAL MALAYSIAN HISTORY CONVENTION 2017 - LOTS OF NICE CARS & BIKES THERE!

The facelifted and upgraded Isuzu Mu-X was launched at the History Convention 2017 (History Con 2017) on Friday, 3rd of August 2017. It is actually quite an event for the motorhead. There are a lot of automotive related displays and even celebrity guests who have automotive related shows on the History Channel. Which is what the event was all about. HISTORY Con 2017, is an entertainement convention linked to the History Channel and it launches for the first time in Malaysia at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) in Selangor from 4th to 6th August 2017. You can still catch it and this is why I am writing about it.

The Facelifted Isuzu Mu-X has been launched - Prices start from RM176,640.40

Isuzu has brought in the facelifted Mu-X to Malaysia. The newly upgraded seven seater SUV was unveiled earlier today at the Isuzu sponsored inaugural History Convention 2017 (the folks at the History Channel) at Malaysia Agro Exposition Park (MAEPS) in Serdang. 

SHELL MALAYSIA LAUNCHES ITS OFFICIAL SHELL ONLINE STORE ON LAZADA

More Shell news folks. Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd has launched their official online store on one of Malaysia's leading e-commerce platform, Lazada Malaysia. Now you can actually order and buy Shell Helix motor or engine oil from the internet as well as actually book a slot to use the engine oil and service it at selected authorised workshops too. All through Lazada.

Costa Coffee Partners With Shell Malaysia - Great Tasting Coffee is Now Available at Selected Shell Select Staion Nationwide

Costa Coffee is now available at selected Shell Select stations. The brand, which is from the United Kingdom, is the second largest coffee brand in the world has tied up with Shell and launched its self-serve offering at Shell Select stations nationwide. This comes after a successful trial run at several outlets and now, Costa Coffee will be sold at over 200 Shell Select outlets nationwide with many more to come.

MERCEDES-BENZ S 400 h AMG Line Officially Available in Malaysia

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has now made the V222 S 400 h S-Class with the AMG Line styling package. The Malaysian Mercedes-Benz S400h AMG Line comes with sportier looks on the outside where the AMG body styling kit, perforated brake discs and 19 inch AMG alloy wheels are now fitted. The interior also gets a slightly different treatment too...

Limited Editon MINI Clubman Sterling Edition unveiled for Malaysia - But bookings for it must be made online, which is a Malaysian first.

MINI Malaysia, has introduced the New MINI Clubman Sterling Edition. According to them, this new limited to 20 units only in Malaysia, limited edition MINI is a true expression of a modern gentleman’s car and will only be available for booking online at www.mini.my/sterlingedition, a first in the Malaysian automotive industry. Yup. I've never heard of buying a car this way here in Malaysia to date. It is the first.

Lonely Planet releases the second installment in the Lonely Planet Epic series of books - Epic Drives of the World

This is a very automotive related Lonely Planet posting. These are the experts in telling us where are the best sights, places, people, hotels and other interesting stuff and they've published a book on the Epic Drives of the World. This book is a traditional hardcover book. One that could sit on your coffee table at home. It features 50 classic driving routes from all over the world, facts and some tips on how to plan your own epic journey.

J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Index for Mass Market Cars 2017 - Toyota is champion, Mitsubishi second and Mazda third, and Honda comes in last!

Okayyyyyyy.. J.D. Power, the well known impartial organisation that conduct customer satisfaction surveys have announced that Toyota is the best in customer service satisfaction for the second year running! This is followed by Mitsubishi and then Mazda with Honda, yes, Honda coming in last among the non-premium mass market passenger car makers in Malaysia. Congratulations is in order to all of the three for making their customers feel like the are very appreciated. Aside from that, let me just state again that Honda has come in last. Even Volkswagen is up by a whole lot from 2016. 

VIDEO: MOTORING MALAYSIA PRESENTS - THE PORSCHE PANAMERA

I've went and made another video folks! This time it's about the Porsche Panamera base model. It guest stars Autoworld.com.my's Zachary Ho and we had quite a blast making it. Of course, it is a little self indulgent. But bear with us. We are just starting out in videography. We may be automotive experts but when it comes to making moving pictures, we're amateurs. 

ZF Sales and Service Malaysia - 15 good years of fantastic transmissions, aftermarket products and now, new innovative OpenMatics Fleet Management System and Cargo Tagging

ZF Sales and Service (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (ZFSSM) is the Malaysian arm of of one of the largest supplier of automotive parts in the world - the ZF Group. They supply a wide range of parts to brand new cars as well as for the after market. In fact, most of you would know ZF as the maker of pretty good automotive transmissions or gearboxes. But they also do a whole lot more than just gearboxes, they actually market and sell SACHS, LEMFÖRDER, TRW, BOGE, and its connectivity product, OPENMATICS. too. So in line with ZFSSM's 15th anniversary, they've opened their doors to a few of us to have a look at their Malaysian operation.

Ultra High Performance Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S launched for the South East Asian market - replaces the Pilot Super Sport tyre

It was only during the 4th quarter of last year that Michelin launched the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 here in this region. I even attended the Malaysian launch and found that tyre to be one heck of a consistent and grippy tyre. Now, Michelin has launched a new and improved Pilot Sport 4 - the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S. But this isn't a replacement for that tyre...