Volvo Car Malaysia Launches the Volvo V40 T5 Inscription - The First of the Facelifted V40 Series of Cars for the Malaysian Market

Volvo Car Malaysia has launched the facelifted Volvo V40 in T5 Inscription specification for the Malaysian market. This new model now comes with some updates to keep it contemporary. The most visible and noticeable update are the new Inscription front grille with larger Volvo 'Iron Mark' logo and the 'Thor's Hammer' headlights that takes after Volvo's 90 Series cars. This is the first major external revision to the looks of the V40 ever since it was first launched in 2012 (for the 2013 season). 

Shell Continues its 'Balik Kampung' CSR Initiative to Assist Underpriviliged Children In Conjunction with Hari Raya festivities

Shell continues to fuel the future of underprivileged children for the third consecutive year this “Balik Kampung” season. The company invites all Malaysians to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities. For every litre of fuel pumped on 22, 23 and 24 June 2017 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) at any Shell station nationwide, Shell will donate 1 sen (RM0.01) towards a fund to be channeled to the following five selected charitable organisations that I have listed below. Remember, this isn't just about you.

Jaguar Land Rover and Gorillaz Seek New Engineering Talent - Participate in the Goril 1 az App Challenge and you may get to work in Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover has teamed up with the 'virtual' (when they first appeared) band Gorillaz ! Definitely that young vibe going on instead of ye olde fuddy duddy image of Jaguars of old. What they've done is use a new Gorillaz mixed reality app as an innovative recruitment tool to find fresh new talent in the field of programming. Why so? It's because cars from this day and age use a lot of computers to make sure everything runs well. There are over a million lines of code inside each Jaguar.

Spotted For Sale: 1993 Proton Iswara 1.5 (A) 'TipTop Conditions' - What Does 'Tip-Top' Mean Again?

I have spotted another interesting car for sale. Really. This Proton Saga Iswara isn't interesting per se. In fact it is as interesting as leftover food from the most terribly run cafeteria in the world. What got me interested is the fact that people love using those marketing phrases like 'good condition', 'like new', 'free accident' or in this case, 'TipTop Conditions'. Malaysian English included.

Do Be Aware of Wildlife Crossings Especially During the Upcoming Festive Holidays Folks!

Hari Raya holidays are just around the corner and just like any other festive season, the number of vehicles plying our roads is expected to increase. A decrease would never happen until we have a fantastic system of public transport or when no one has any kampung or village to return to. Highly unlikely so there will surely be an exodus of people out of large cities when this happens. So when this happens, do be aware that the roads you travel on may be used as wildlife crossings. This is especially so on rural roads and those like the ones crossing national parks like Taman Negara or the East-West Highway up north. 

Volkswagen Shows Off the Sixth Generation Polo - Lots of Variants including the Polo GTI and a Natural Gas Engined Version too

This is it. The all-new Volkswagen Polo has been launched. It replaces the 5th generation version which has been around since 2009. That's a good eight years already and I suppose it is about time. The best thing about this launch is that Volkswagen has decided to launch the GTI variant from the outset too!

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’).

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. 

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.

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.