Thursday, June 15, 2017

Hyundai Premieres the New Compact Sized Hyundai Kona SUV - On sale in Korea by the end of June 2017 - Malaysia?

Hyundai Motor has unveiled the latest vehicle in its expanding line-up of stylish SUVs, the Hyundai Kona compact SUV. With bold design cues and uncompromising individuality, the B-segment sized Kona is designed to appeal to modern customers with active lifestyles as most compact SUVs are these days. The Kona will go on sale in Korea later this month, followed by North America and Europe.

Offers & Promotions: Supper at BMW with Ingress Auto Damansara, Sungai Penchala and Ingress Auto Puchong, Bandar Puteri on Saturday, 17 th of June 2017 from 8pm till midnight

Ingress Auto Damansara, Sungai Penchala and Ingress Auto Puchong, Bandar Puteri will be hosting a special 'Supper at BMW' event. Held on Saturday, 17 th of June 2017 from 8pm till midnight, Ingress Auto are inviting the public to join them in observing the breaking of fast. With great food, comes great times and keeping that in mind, Supper at BMW with Ingress Auto will correspondingly offer special promotions if you're interesting in getting a BMW. 

NAZA EURO MOTORS LAUNCHES THE DS AS A SEPARATE PREMIUM BRAND FROM CITROEN WITH NEW FLAGSHIP DS 5

DS has been officially launched as a premium stand-alone brand which now sits clearly one level up from Citroen. With the unveiling of the new DS 5, all Citroen badging has been removed and DS is now a stand-alone brand globally and here in Malaysia. This flagship model introduces the new DS brand identity as well as gaining a new front end restyle that signifies its status as a premium model. NAZA Euro Motors, the distributors of Citroen, and DS, here have just launched the car in Malaysia.

Roadshows: BMW Group Malaysia invites you to experience Sheer Driving Pleasure and Electric Driving Pleasure at the BMW iPerformance Roadshow this weekend - 16th to 18th June 2017 at Bangsar Village

BMW Group Malaysia is inviting you folks out there to experience BMW EfficientDynamics and the Mobility of the Future at the Concourse of Bangsar Village II this weekend from Friday, 16 th to Sunday, 18 th of June, 2017. The thrilling event will showcase a selection of ground breaking BMW iPerformance vehicles which includes the BMW 330e, BMW X5 xDrive40e, BMW 740Le (below) and the futuristic BMW i8 (shown above with the 330e). The event will run from 10am till 10pm on all three days.

Truck & Bus News: HINO Hybrid Bus begins trial runs in Medini, Johor - The First Hybrid Bus to operate in Malaysia

HINO is now testing a bus with hybrid technology over in Medini City, Iskandar Puteri Johor.  The HINO Hybrid Bus, the first of its kind to be used here in Malaysia This historic milestone in public transportation in Malaysia was made possible with the combined efforts of Mitsui & Co., Ltd (‘Mitsui’), Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd (‘MIM’), HINO Motor Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (‘HINO’) and Handal Indah Sdn Bhd (‘Handal Indah’).

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

New marketing initiative that presents exclusive offers from Proton only at ASTRO's Go Shop - Get a year's free insurance when you buy a Proton via Go Shop

I suppose you folks are aware that TV, Mobile and online marketing has taken over a high percentage of retail marketing here in Malaysia. We see traditional retail outlets closing shop all over the place and people are purchasing things right from the comfort of their bed. Now PROTON, the national car manufacturer has now done the same. A first-of-a-kind collaboration for both PROTON and Astro GS Shop Sdn. Bhd. (Go Shop), Malaysians are now able to learn about the features of PROTON cars and register their interest to purchase across Go Shop TV, mobile and online platforms from the convenience of their own home. 

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Perodua Rolls Out the 1,000,000th Myvi

The 1,000,000th Perodua Myvi has rolled off the production line here over the weekend. This makes it the most produced model ever under the Perodua brand to date. The Perodua Myvi was first launched May 2005 and was Malaysia’s number one car model until the end of 2014. 

New nail polish range from Renault that is coordinated to match four Twingo body colours and can be used to touch up minor bodywork scratches.

Renault launches new nail polish range for lady drivers on the move! This was the headline I saw when I first opened up the email I got from Groupe Renault's media department earlier today. At first I thought that it was the first of April already. That would mean that I somehow went to sleep and hibernated the most of 2017 away so I reread the press release I received and lo' and behold... Renault launches new nail polish range for lady drivers on the move! And it was dated today. So it isn't an April's fool article.

Roadshows: 'SYOKNYA!!! SHOPPING RAYA DENGAN TOYOTA' over at the IOI City Mall

Last weekend, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) recently held a special campaign called ‘Syoknya!!! Shopping Raya dengan Toyota’ in collaboration with IOI City Mall.  Customers who had purchased products at participating outlet in IOI Mall that weekend were allowed to drive home their purchases and try out a Toyota vehicle provided to experience how it is to try out a Toyota. It is something different and it will be happening again this coming weekend, the 17th and 18th of June 2017. #SyoknyaRayadgnToyota

Contests: #ITSASCANIA contest by SCANIA MALAYSIA is back by popular demand

Scania Malaysia has brought back their #ITSASCANIA contest. Take a creative picture of yourself together with Scania vehicle or many Scania vehicles and you could win yourself an Apple Watch - Scania Edition and other prizes. 

Roadshows: GOODYEAR HARI RAYA BAZAAR TOUR - 14,15 & 16 June at Kelana Jaya, USJ 4 Subang Jaya & Stadium Shah Alam 4-6pm



If you are interested in FREE Goodyear Hari Raya Thoughtful Packs, as well as tyre and vehicle checks, you can drop by at the GOODYEAR HARI RAYA BAZAAR TOUR at the bazaar/pasar ramadhan locations mentioned below.

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Perodua Eco-Challenge 2017 moves into Phase Two - 10 Higher Learning Institutes Being Developing Parts & Accessories to Compete in Final Round in November


The Perodua Eco Challenge 2017 (PEC 2017) is one of Perodua’s main Corporate Responsibility programmes and it has moved into the second phase. This time around,  participants from 10 selected institutions of higher learning to compete in the Final round of PEC 2017 in November this year. This second phase is where the participants will begin to develop parts and accessories that may be used in future Perodua models.

Offers & Promotions: CHEVROLET MALAYSIA HARI RAYA 2017 DEALS

Sales Campaign by Chevrolet Malaysia
Chevrolet Raya Campaign has started and will continue till the 30th of June 2017. The month-long campaign offers great raya deals and service package. Buy a Chevrolet Colorado 4x4 pickup truck and enjoy irresistible bonus rewards and a 3 Years/60,000km* free parts & labor service. This promotion is applicable to all variants of The All-New Chevrolet Colorado while stocks last.

Hyundai Launches the 6th Generation Elantra in Malaysia - Three Variants featuring Two Engines with Prices from RM116,388 Onwards

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has unveiled the all-new 6th generation Elantra after a teaser preview last month. Available in 3 variants, the 2.0 MPI Executive, 2.0 MPI Dynamic and the Elantra Sport, the all-new Elantra will be displayed at all Hyundai showrooms starting June 9, 2017, with test drive units also available at Hyundai showrooms.

Friday, June 09, 2017

ZF Aftermarket Malaysia which offers SACHS Shock Absorbers & Lemförder Steering and Suspension Products Advises Motorists To Check Their Suspension System with a Short Video

ZF Aftermarket Malaysia, part of the ZF group of companies usually more well known for their transmission making, offers a complete range of SACHS shock absorbers and Lemförder steering and suspension products for many popular Asian car models such as Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Proton, Perodua and Toyota. According to them, shock absorbers play a critical role in car safety and they are advising drivers and vehicle owners to have them checked professionally before traveling this coming holiday season as many take this important piece of equipment for granted.

Offers & Promotions: ‘JALAN-JALAN RAYA WITH HAVAL’ PROMOTION

Exclusive Haval distributor in Malaysia, Go Auto, has announced a range of Hari Raya deals for its sport utility vehicles (SUV) for the upcoming festive period. The promotion, named "Jalan-jalan Raya With Haval", will valid between May 29 and June 25. Any purchase or booking made on selected model of will entitle its new owners to enjoy RM2,900 worth of vouchers from Aeon, KFC, Touch N Go and BHP Petrol, including "duit raya". Everyone is also welcome to visit any of its 25 showrooms nationwide to test drive the Haval vehicle of their choice.

Thursday, June 08, 2017

Spotted For Sale: 2003 Perodua Kancil with One Lady Owner - What does it mean actually?

Here we have a 2003 Perodua Kancil advertised on what I consider Malaysia's favourite free advertising site. It says that this Kancil has one lady owner. After looking at the photos the first thing that came to my mind was what does '1 Lady Owner' actually mean?

2017 KIA OPTIMA RECEIVES TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS RATING FROM THE AMERICAN INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS)

Now over in America, the land of burgers, french fries and Donald Trump, the 2017 Kia Optima, has earned the highest designation possible – Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) – from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for vehicles built after March 2017 when equipped with optional front crash prevention and LED headlights with High Beam Assist. This is also the equipment specified in the Malaysian version of the recently launched Kia Optima GT, the only variant of the all-new Optima sold here at the moment.

Truck News: Volvo Trucks Shows Off its Prototype Self-steering VM Series Truck Which is Set to Increase Brazil’s Sugar-cane Harvest




Volvo Trucks have recently announced that they are in the midst of testing their newest Self-steering Truck systems. According to Volvo, the truck and its autonomous steering system can become a significant productivity booster for Brazilian sugar-cane growers. The truck, which travels alongside a harvester machine is used to transport newly harvested sugar-cane from the field. With the automated systems on, it can be as close as automatically possible in steering itself with great precision through the fields in order to avoid damaging the young plants that will form the following year’s crop. 

Limited Edition Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series Launched - When the regular Turbo S isn't special enough...

There is a new limited edition Porsche 911 Turbo S for sale called the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series. It is most likely to be fully sold out by the time it officially reaches any showroom anywhere. It has been officially launched today (8th June 2017) and aside from the fact that since it is an 'S' series 911, which means it is super fast, it will also be 'hand' finished at the  new Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur at the headquarters in Zuffenhausen.