HINO MALAYSIA LAUNCHES BUS SERIES WITH IMPROVED FEATURES

Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd introduced their upgraded range of bus series chassis at the end of 2016. The bus series launched were the RN8JSNA, RK8JSKA and RM1ESKU. Hino Malaysia have basically upgraded their bus range. The new bus series focuses on safety, adds a bit of extra power and torque on some models and added comfort improvement features like an improved air suspension. The new Hino bus series were also introduced in Malaysia in compliance to United Nations Regulation (UNR) imposed by the JPJ (Jabatan Pengakutan Jalan) Malaysia.

Ford’s ‘Driving Skills for Life’ Programme Expands to Students in the North of Peninsular Malaysia

Ford and Sime Darby Auto Connexion had recently continued the global Ford initiative Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) programme here in Malaysia. They had hosted workshops for students (DSFL is aimed at educating students on proper driving techniques) in Penang at the Han Chiang College.

Volkswagen announces latest Trade-In Program for buyers of the new Jetta and Passat in Malaysia

A new and exclusive trade-in promotion has been announced by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM). From now until 31st March 2017, Volkswagen owners will be able to trade in their current Volkswagen vehicles and receive a better than usual trade-in offer for their current car.

AmBank Credit Cardholder wins “Caltex: Fill, Swipe & Win” Grand Prize of RM50,000

Someone had a surprise quite recently courtesy of Caltex. A RM50,000 richer surprise. Hairunazuan Bin Nordin from Taman Pagoh Jaya, Johor was the Grand Prize winner of the “Caltex: Fill, Swipe & Win” Campaign. Mr. Hairunazuan, who has been an AmBank credit cardholder since 2014 was presented with the mock cheque for RM50,000 at the prize presentation ceremony held on the 28th of December 2016 at the Caltex Petrol Station in Batu 6, Jalan Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

CHEVROLET OPENS NEW 3S SHOWROOM IN KLANG - CITY MEDAL SDN BHD

City Medal Sdn Bhd together with NAZA Quest Sdn Bhd, the sole and authorised distributor of Chevrolet in Malaysia, has opened a new 3S centre in Klang. Located long Jalan Kapar, Klang, the new 3S centre covers a total built-up area of 44,000 square feet. 

HAPPENINGS - Ford and Sime Darby Auto Connexion's Ford Charity Drive For Joy Campaign gives a ray of light to Yayasan Sunbeams Home for Christmas 2016

Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz, managing director, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (right) presenting the Ford Charity Drive donation to Yayasan Sunbeams Home event coordinator, Yaw Sook Ngan.

It was a joyous holiday season during the year end Christmas holidays. Ford and local distributor Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) extended its goodwill this festive season to the Yayasan Sunbeams Home through its Ford Charity Drive for Joy campaign with a cash donation of RM2,500. 

MaxxOil Malaysia launches its mobile app - Maxx 'N Go

MaxxOil Malaysia, who we last heard in April of 2016 when they launched their NanoPLUS range of high performance engine oil  is now introducing another new product/service called "Maxx 'N Go".

Volvo and KidZania Kuala Lumpur Cultivate the Importance of Road Safety Through Role-Playing

This is a great piece of news. KidZania Kuala Lumpur recently announced its partnership with Volvo Car Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Volvo Car Malaysia) and Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Volvo Trucks Malaysia). 

PROTON IRIZ AWARDED THE BUDGET CAR OF THE YEAR AWARD AT THE 2016 ASEAN CAR OF THE YEAR

I have been taking my sweet time in perusing through news bits during the end of 2016. It's now 2017 and I have finally managed to get into gear. Slightly. Here we have news that the Proton Iriz has been named the Budget Car of the Year at the 2016 ASEAN CAR OF THE YEAR awards (organised by the Malaysia Automotive Institute). Congratulations, PROTON.

Volkswagen Ushers in the Year of the Rooster with the Biggest Angpow of the Year

Volkswagen Passenger Car Malaysia (VPCM) is welcoming the year of the rooster with its ‘Biggest Angpow of the Year’ Chinese New Year campaign. From now till 15 February 2017, customers who purchase a Volkswagen will stand a chance to win an ‘angpow’ packet of RM66,888, worth the entire value of a Volkswagen Vento Trendline. A really big Angpow! 

Happenings: Short film 'Hawa' Tan Ce Ding Wins the BMW Shorties 2016 Grand Prize

 The cast and crew of ‘Hawa’ with Mr Sashi Ambi (Left), Head of Corporate Communications, BMW Group Malaysia, and Mr Han Sang Yun (Right).

I attended the BMW Shorties 2016 awards ceremony last Monday. BMW Group Malaysia has named ‘Hawa’, a short film by Tan Ce Ding as the Grand Prize Winner of BMW Shorties 2016. The 10th Edition of the BMW Shorties this year received 115 films, its highest number of entries and shortlisted 12 finalists for contention in the competition this year.

TRUCK & BUS NEWS: Hino Total Support Customer Centre (HTSCC) to Get Upgrade.

Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HMSM) have recently announced that they will be  upgrading their Hino Total Support Customer Centre (HTSCC) in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan - (which is their first centre outside of Japan). They are going to invest more than RM8million on the project that focuses on customer development on safety driving skills and knowledge. 

Happenings: SHELL RIMULA GLOBAL PROMOTION WINNERS HAVE TONS OF FUN IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Eight lucky Malaysian Grand Prize winners of the Shell Rimula Global Promotion had a thrilling time in Cape Town, South Africa, where they had the opportunity to participate in a driving challenge, go on a safari tour and take in the sights of the beautiful coastal city. 

HAPPENINGS: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia hosts its 2016 'Christmas in a Shoebox' CSR initiative

Christmas is around the corner and it is a time when people, and companies, give back to society. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Sdn Bhd (MBM) had recently made an effort to give 57 children from Angels Children’s Home, Rumah Sayangan and Pertubuhan Rahoma Darul Fakir Malaysia a more memorable holiday season under its annual ‘Christmas In A Shoebox’ initiative. MBM President and CEO, Dr Claus Weidner, was drafted as 'Santa' this year. Since he is already a 'Claus' he is aptly suited for the job at hand. 

PEUGEOT MALAYSIA PLANS FOR 2017 WITH 5 NEW MODELS

I am slowly catching up on news bits happening in and around Malaysia over the past week or so. I have been away on holiday and things still happen. Of course it does. The world doesn't revolve around me you know. And sometime last week, at a media event by Nasim Sdn Bhd, official distributors of Peugeot in Malaysia an announcement was made that 5 new models will be making its debut in the country - the 208 PureTech (above), 2008 SUV PureTech (below) , All-New 3008 SUV, Traveller and All-New 5008 SUV.

Year End Renault Captur and Renault Fluence Promos

For those interested in a Renault, there is currently a year-end promotion on the Renault Captur crossover and Fluence sedan valid till 31st December 2016. The Renault Captur is priced at RM117,200, whilst the Renault Fluence is priced at RM119,888. Both prices stated are OTR inclusive of GST, without insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia and with private registration only.

Perodua Bezza wins three awards at the Malaysia Car of the Year 2016

The Perodua Bezza compact sedan won three awards at the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) Malaysia Car of the Year 2016 awards recently. It won the Car of the Year 2016 award for the Entry Level category for the Bezza 1.3 Advanced, People’s Choice 2016 for the Bezza 1.3 Advanced and the Most Significant Design Achievement for the Perodua Bezza (overall design).

PROTON wins two awards at the MAI Malaysia Car of the Year 2016

PROTON had received 2 awards at the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) Malaysia Car of the Year 2016 held at The Saujana Hotel, Subang recently for its new and refined Saga and the all-new Persona. The Proton Saga won the Value for Money Car award whilst the Proton Persona won the Most Improved Model in Fuel Efficiency.

UPDATE: It's December and I am taking things easy...

Yup. It's December folks and this is the reason you only see bits of news pieces here and nothing much about me driving this or bitching about that or writing some stuff about a car I like or don't like. I am taking things easy this month as it's the holiday season here. There is also a family vacation coming up and I would also like to remind you readers out there that I do have a life aside from motoring, automobiles and driving.

Ford and local distributor Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) today kicked off the Ford Charity Drive for Joy campaign.

Ford and local distributor Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) today kicked off the Ford Charity Drive for Joy campaign.