FYI, The Daihatsu Altis is not based on the Toyota Altis but the Toyota Camry. How confusing for people over here.

Now this is awkward. Daihatsu has launched the new Daihatsu Altis. And as it has always been since circa 2000, it is based on the Toyota Camry. Not the Toyota Corolla Altis that we know in these parts of the world. 

MICHELIN LAUNCHES ‘TYRES ARE NOT BANANAS’ CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE TYRE FITNESS & CARE - WIN A SET OF MICHELIN TYRES & MORE!

How long do tyres stay fresh before they're used or after they're used? 

Well, Michelin Malaysia has just launched its ‘Tyres Are Not Bananas” educational campaign to focus emphasis on tyre quality and care instead of the preoccupation with the date of manufacture of a tyre. According to Michelin, numerous research had shown that performance was not solely based on the age of a tyre.

Offers & Promotions: HARI RAYA OPEN HOUSE AT ALL TOYOTA SHOWROOMS THIS WEEKEND - 14 to 16 July 2017, from 9am to 6pm

 

In conjunction with the Hari Raya celebrations, UMW Toyota Motor is inviting everyone to come join the festivities at its Open House, happening at all Toyota showrooms nationwide. The celebration will be happening between 14 to 16 July, from 9am to 6pm. The event provides the public an opportunity to view and experience the latest Toyota models available in Malaysia. There will be a variety of interesting activities at Toyota showrooms, depending on location, for the whole family as well as fun activities for children. Customers can also enjoy Hari Raya delicacies such as ketupat, lemang, rendang and many more. One can also win a trip to Tokyo Motor Show!

AUDI launches the all-new Fourth Generation A8

Audi has unveiled the latest generation of its flagship Audi A8 model at the Audi Summit in Barcelona, Spain. This is the fourth generation of Audi' interpretation of a full sized luxury sedan and the new Audi A8 comes packed with technology wrapped in a familiar yet slightly different exterior. Still unmistakably Audi.

Spotted For Sale: 1990 (Most Likely) Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v - A rally car collector's dream

I spotted this 1990 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v for sale at the Evolve Shopping Mall a few days ago. This is a super rare rally special. Those as old as I am would know what this car is. This is a rally car that won  46 world rally championship events, and also a run of six successive WRC manufacturers' championships which remains a world record to this day. 

Motorsport: Tengku Djan wins at the King of Nations Drift Pro Series Round 6

Tengku Djan Ley has come out tops at the King of Nations Drift Pro Series Round 6 which was held over the past weekend. Tengku Djan beat out 31 other drivers from countries like Australia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand in order to secure the top spot in the final round of the competition. 

Truck News: The Malaysian leg of UD Trucks Extra Mile Challenge 2017 has started - The search is on for a Malaysian winner to compete in the next stage

UD Trucks and Malaysian UD Trucks distributor Tan Chong Industrial Equipment (TCIE) have teamed up to organize the UD Trucks Extra Mile Challenge (UDEMC) drivers’ competition to find the best driver in Malaysia to participate in the UDEMC Final 2017 in Japan. This follows last year’s competition which saw Malaysian truck driver, Yuzairi Bin Ibrahim from ASAC Logistics Sdn Bhd (pictured below), representing the country in the global championship in Japan, where he victoriously clinched the top place after displacing winners from other countries.

Offers: Last Chance to get the Renault Captur at the RM98,000 introductory price

TC Euro Cars, the official distributor of Renault vehicles in Malaysia has announced that due to favourable response, there are only limited units of the Renault Captur on the special offer at the RM98,000 introductory price.

‘LEASE2GO’ OPERATING LEASE OPTION LAUNCHED BY MERCEDES-BENZ SERVICES MALAYSIA

Driving a new Mercedes-Benz is now possible with ‘Lease2Go’. This is an vehicle option by Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia. This innovative ‘Lease2Go’ scheme is crafted for customers keen on usership versus ownership, making upgrades to the latest Mercedes-Benz models effortless. This is another way to drive around in a luxury car without much hassle on a day to day basis.

BMW Group Malaysia Introduces New Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline Program for BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad vehicles.

BMW Group Malaysia has introduced its newest Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline program which provides professional and expert support for emergency situations when on the road. The new program is designed for absolute peace of mind ownership 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for all its BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad customers.

Volvo Car Malaysia and iRoll Auto Sdn Bhd officially opens its the newest Volvo 3S Centre in Juru Auto-City, Penang

Volvo Car Malaysia has now appointed its newest dealer, iRoll Auto Sdn Bhd, to cater to its customers in the Northern Region of Peninsular Malaysia. This newest Volvo 3S Centre (Sales, Service and Spare Parts) is located in Juru Auto-City, Penang was chosen due to its strategic location with its easy access to the North-South Expressway and its reputation for most auto-related services in Penang. 

MOTOGP™ TICKETS AND GOODIES GALORE AWAIT BIKERS AT SHELL ADVANCE NATIONWIDE ROADSHOW & Shell Advance to also organise special training programme for mechanics

Shell Advance, the leading motorcycle engine oil brand in Malaysia, will be embarking on a 4-month long nationwide roadshow across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak from July 7 till October 29, 2017 to reach out to bikers. The roadshow, which marks the kick-off of Shell Advance’s new ‘Outride Anything’ brand campaign, will be held at various popular bikers’ hangouts such as bike workshops, shopping malls and hypermarkets.

Winner for the Carlist.my Grand Prix Challenge 2017 announced - He gets a Ford Mustang worth RM450,000.

Carlist.my, one of the more established automotive websites especially when it comes to searching for vehicles on line has been pretty aggressive in terms of marketing recently. Following their successful autoshow over at the Setia City Convention Centre just recently, they have recently concluded their Carlist.my Grand Prix Challenge 2017 where one lucky winner of the nationwide contest drove away with one of the rare muscle cars which are currently on display at the ongoing Carlist.my muscle car roadshow hosted at the Suria KLCC Concourse area.

Off Topic: Thank you to all you Readers out there...

Just thought I'd thank all you readers and visitors out there. Being somewhere on the first page of a google search is quite nice. Especially when there are 6 million other results. Type "motoring auto website malaysia" and I got this screen print above. I did the search on a few devices and from a few difference accounts too.

Renault TRAFIC SpaceClass unveiled and scheduled for an October 2017 launch over in Europe

Renault is targeting a popular segment in passenger transport. It has just unveiled a new MPV (multi purpose van/vehicle) designed for business and private customers. The Renault TRAFIC SpaceClass is new model designed to meet the needs of both business and private customers. This is basically something in the premium MPV category like we are used to see here these days.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia posts another fantastic first half of 2017 sales and after-sales performance & Shows off its new customer experience initiatives

Today I got to hear Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s sales performance for the first half of 2017. The automotive juggernaut basically recorded growth in the first half of 2017 was primarily driven by the locally produced line-up, namely the Mercedes-Benz C-, E-, and S-Class, with a total of 3,663 units sold. 

BMW Group Malaysia Introduces the New BMW 4 Series Coupé and the New BMW M4 Coupé

New variants of the BMW 4 Series Coupé as well as the New BMW M4 Coupé have been officially launched today for the Malaysian market. These new models come with the latest BMW upgrades in appearance, performance, interior offering and added technology for connectivity. If you cannot wait to get close to these cars on a more personal level they will be shown at all dealerships for Raya @ BMW happening during 6th – 21st July 2017and during the Revolution by Time Kulture at The Pavilion Kuala Lumpur which runs from the 6 th to16 th July. 

Ford 1.0-Litre EcoBoost Wins International Engine of the Year for its category for the sixth year in a row

Ford's tiny but power packed 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine was recently named 2017 International Engine of the Year “Best Engine Under 1.0-litre” for the sixth year in a row. The Fuel-efficient, compact and powerful engine has won 10 International Engine of Year awards since its launch in 2012.

Grab your free tickets today to the 29th SEA Games Opening Ceremony Courtesy of Naza Corporation Holdings & Peugeot Malaysia

Naza and Peugeot have begun their efforts to garner support for our Malaysian contingent for the 29th SEA Games held here in Kuala Lumpur and also drive Malaysian fans to the stadiums by launching two social media contests. The contest are organised by Naza Corporation Holdings and Peugeot Malaysia.

Volvo Cars announces that all cars launched from 2019 will have an electric motor in them

Volvo car has announced that it will only be launching cars equipped with an electric motor from 2019. What this simply means is that all of its cars will be electrified, either fully electric, plug in hybrid or mild hybrid cars. There would be no more Volvo cars that will only have a combustion engine that burns fossil fuel. It will either be in hybrid form at the very most.