BMW Group Malaysia achieves highest ever growth for 2016

 Mr. Han Sang Yun, Managing Director and CEO of BMW Group Malaysia

BMW Group Malaysia delivered a total of 10,906 units of BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad vehicles in the country last year, charting a 16% growth increase compared to the same period in 2015 (9,368). In other words, a fabulous year for the premium brand. 

PEUGEOT 208 PURETECH AND 2008 SUV PURETECH ARE LAUNCHED - NEW ENGINES AND GEARBOX MAKE THEM A LOT BETTER THAN BEFORE

Automobiles Peugeot via their Malaysian official distributor have launched two improved models here in Malaysia - the New Peugeot 208 Puretech and New Peugeot 2008 SUV Puretech. 

Industry News: CHEVROLET MALAYSIA TO EXPAND DEALERSHIP NATIONWIDE IN 2017

With the recent successful launch of The All-New Colorado still intact freshly in most minds, Naza Quest Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor and importer of Chevrolet vehicles in Malaysia is looking to expand its business network throughout the regions in Malaysia.

3 'ANG' POWer PACKED DEALS & CNY DRIVE SAFE SERVICE CAMPAIGN

In conjunction with Chinese New Year festive season, Naza Quest , official distributor of Chevrolet in Malaysia is offering 3 ‘ANG POWer Packed Deals’ that includes 3 Years/60,000km* free parts and labour service for the first 100 registered customers. Existing Chevy owners also enjoy a RM3,000* loyalty reward for every registration of the All-New Colorado. Truck lovers are not to be left out as well, a RM3,000* bonus is offered to 4x4 pickup truck owners of any brand for every successful purchase of the All-New Colorado. 

Happenings: Naza Merdeka Auto Fair 2016 Spend and Win Contest Grand Prize Presentation

Naza World had presented the winners of the Merdeka Auto Fair 2016 Spend and Win Contest with their prizes during the Ducati Red Weekend celebrations last weekend at the Ducati Kuala Lumpur showroom located at the Naza Automall in Petaling Jaya.

Perodua's Biggest Carnival is coming! A Perodua Axia is up for grabs!

MYPerodua Nation is going to happen soon. This is Perodua's first and biggest carnival, at the Aeon Mall Shah Alam (outdoor carpark). The event is scheduled to happen from the 20th to 22nd January 2017 and visitors stand a chance to win an Axia in lucky draw plus other attractive prizes.

Honda Malaysia launches the Honda BR-V and some thoughts of it against its competitors - Alza, Avanza, Ertiga, Sienta

Honda Malaysia launched the Honda BR-V earlier today. It is priced from RM85,800 (OTR w Insurance) for the 1.5L E and RM90.013.33 for the 1.5L V high specced variant. 

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.