ExxonMobil and Michelin Enter Strategic Partnership in Malaysia - MOBIL 1 lubricants officially sold at TYREPLUS outlets

It was just a week and a bit more ago that we heard that Mobil 1 lubricants will be sold in Michelin's franchised service outlets, TYREPLUS, which recently had a rebranding exercise here in Malaysia. Now, ExxonMobil, owners of the Mobil brand together with Michelin have officially confirmed this sales partnership. 

Driverless Trucks: Automated road freight will save costs, reduce emissions, make roads safer. But the impact on driver jobs requires a managed transition, says study

Governments must consider ways to manage the transition to driverless trucks in order to avoid potential social disruption from job losses, says a new report published by the International Transport Forum (ITF) with three partner organisations. The report was released during the ITF 2017 summit held recently in Leipzig, Germany. Key elements include the fact that Self-driving trucks will help save costs, lower emissions and make roads safer. But these benefits also come at a price.

Offers & Promotions: Audi Malaysia Open Haus Promotion Begins

Audi Malaysia has started its Hari Raya sales campaign featuring great deals through the Audi Progressive Plan, as well as a special Audi Service Clinic for older vehicles and a thematic video celebrating brotherhood entitled “NakIkutBolehTak?” 

New MINI Countryman achieves 5-star rating in Euro NCAP crash test

The new MINI Countryman recently achieved the top 5-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash test. This testing procedure had established that the largest model in the history of MINI provides an outstanding level of protection for the driver and all passenger seats in every situation. Well, at least its a super safe, Maxi MINI. There is such a thing with the MINI Countryman I think.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Reaffirms EEV Commitment by Training Bomba on High Voltage Vehicle Emergencies & Signs MoU with Malaysia Automotive Institute for closer working ties

Today, a total of 40 Bomba or Malaysian Fire Department personnel underwent a full day of training which covered both technical and hands-on experience to safely deal with hybrid and electric vehicles in the event of an emergency at the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Training Academy in Puchong, Selangor. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI), represented by MAI CEO, Dato’ Madani Sahari.

REFINED AND IMPROVED PROTON IRIZ OFFICIALLY RELEASED

PROTON has officially launched the refined Proton Iriz.  The refined model, which was earlier displayed for bookings at the DRB-HICOM Autofest on 19 May 2017, is now available in all PROTON showrooms nationwide. It now features improvements that PROTON had incorporated in the 'sedan version' of the Iriz, the Proton Persona when it was launched in August 2016. Now the company has incorporated all of the aspects of the improved chassis into the Iriz. About time too!

Ford and Sime Darby Auto officially opens the Upgraded SNS Kembara Utama Showroom & Service Centre in Ipoh

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), Ford Motor Company’s exclusive distribution partner in Malaysia, today announced the opening of its newly upgraded Ford dealer showroom and service centre operated by SNS Kembara Utama Sdn Bhd (SNS Kembara) in Ipoh, Perak. This newly improved showroom is designed with Ford’s global Brand@Retail standards, including three additional service bays with vehicle hoists to better serve Ford customers.

Offers & Promotions: MINI Glenmarie showroom activities and charity run this weekend - 2nd June to 4th June 2017

Over the weekend from Friday, 2nd June to Sunday, 4th June, Auto Bavaria MINI will open its doors to observe the holy month of Ramadan with a ‘Buka Puasa’, a sundown test drive, and a fundraising effort for Rumah Amal Cahaya Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (RACTAR).

PERODUA AND GRAB ENTER INTO PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE EXTRA SERVICES FOR GRAB DRIVERS USING PERODUA VEHICLES

Perodua and Grab Malaysia recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide value added services ranging from special price packages to competitive hire purchase rates for GrabCar drivers using or wanting to use Perodua vehicles.

ALL-NEW HYUNDAI ELANTRA NOW OPEN FOR HARI RAYA BOOKING - Official Launch sometime at the end of June

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has opened its order books for the long awaited, all-new sixth generation Hyundai Elantra ahead of the launch, which is scheduled sometime in June this year. Prices starts at RM120,000 onwards.

Peugeot 208 Pledge Car in Conjunction with the KL 2017 Games is currently visiting Fit Malaysia locations

The Fit Malaysia programme, which is set to tour the country in conjunction with the KL 2017 has moved up a notch in terms of publicity and prestige with the addition of the newly launched Peugeot 208 pledge car as well as other Peugeots which will be used as the official transport in the upcoming games.

Truck & Bus: Scania at the MCVE 2017 - Scania on the Future of transportation, Driver Education for Konsortium E-Mutiara Bhd, 15 meter long buses & trying out a G series truck in the SCANIA driver's MCVE competition

During the Malaysian Commercial Vehicle Expo 2017, Scania Malaysia presented to the media a report on the future of transportation and what Scania is doing in Malaysia, the region and also as a whole. It was quite a relaxed session between Marie Sjödin Enström - MD of Scania SEA and a few of us. During the session she briefed us on how Scania is already gearing up for a future Malaysia that they foresee to be sustainable, smart, safe, fuel efficient, digitally connected and unmanned. Of course, this is more in relation to the future of the transport and logistics industry rather than for passenger cars. 

Young Aces Technical College to Offer Basic Car Maintenance Course - We attended the first one to see how is it conducted

Since it first opened its doors in January 2016, the Young Aces Technical College has been actively pursuing and accepting enrolment of students. Whilst new in the market of automotive technical training, the college, through its trained teaching staff aims to develop highly skilled and professional specialists who are well rounded and are ready to serve Malaysia as well as the region’s growing automotive industry. 

Offers & Promotions: Volkswagen Malaysia’s Festive Season Deal Just Got Better for New Cars and For After Sales Customers Too

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is pleased to announce an exclusive array of Raya deals and offers, in time for the upcoming festivities. Topping off the list is a 5-year free maintenance offer for any variant of the Vento and Passat family purchased between now till 31 st of July 2017, above the current promotional ‘duit raya’ rebates.

Truck & Bus News: SHELL SHARED INSIGHTS ON TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE EXPO

Recently, Shell Lubricants Malaysia shared valuable insights on how to achieve lower cost per kilometre with fleet owners at the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo (MCVE) 2017 which was held on 18th May – 20th May 2017, at the Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC) in Kuala Lumpur.

TEST DRIVE: The 2017 PROTON IRIZ 1.3 & 1.6 CVT Refinement Variants Gets Driven - Some Improvements Make the Iriz a Whole Lot Better

The Proton Iriz has been around for a few years already. When it first came out in 2014 I wasn’t too impressed with its drive. It was a dreary experience. It wasn’t that the car was ugly or anything. It was actually quite nice to look at and fresh at the time. It still is fresh to look at amidst a sea of Perodua Myvis. The main problem was the way it felt when you drove it.

TYREPLUS Rebrands Itself - Aims to Serve More Consumers to Deliver Better Road Safety in Malaysia

The Michelin deployed franchise network, TYREPLUS, has recently announced that they are in the midst of rebranding their entire network in Malaysia within the next four years. The brand, which was first introduced to this country in November 2009 is reputed to be the largest independent tyre and car maintenance network with over 50 outlets and it it still expanding. 

Perodua receives “The BrandLaureate Best Brands Award Most Favourite Brand Automotive Sedan/Compact Cars 2016/2017”

Perodua recently received the “The BrandLaureate Best Brands Award Most Favourite Brand Automotive Sedan/Compact Cars 2016/2017” by the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF) on 22 May 2017. The compact car manufacturer was the only automotive manufacturer awarded by the APBF this time around. 

Roadshows: Ducati Malaysia starts its nationwide roadshow this weekend

There is currently a Ducati motorcycles roadshow happening this weekend at One Utama Shopping Centre followed by another one in Johor Bahru, Penang and in Kota Bahru in July 2017. The roadshow will also hold a special preview of the new 2017 Multistrada 950, ahead of its official release as well as the latest Ducati Monster, the 797.

Renault shows off the still camouflaged all-new Megane R.S - to be offered in manual and dual clutch forms

 

The New Mégane R.S. makes first public appearance in drive around Monaco’s famous grand prix racetrack by Renault F1 pilot Nico Hülkenberg. However, it is still in its camouflaged form so you cannot actually see how its actual overall styling looks like. It's still like a girl wearing a thin cloth veil over her face.