News: Vehicle Auction on 23rd July 2017 - Bid for your car Perodua Kembara, Toyota & Nissan Pickups, Generator Sets and more

There will be an auction scheduled on Sunday, 23rd of July 2017 over at Fleet Management Solution Sdn Bhd's premises in Shah Alam. This could be the place to head over to  if you're interested in bidding / buying some ex-company cars, 4x4s, vans for your up and coming pasar malam business or a truck or a generator set or two. 

MALAYSIA AUTOMOTIVE INSTITUTE (MAI) REVS UP PREPARATIONS FOR THE MALAYSIA AUTOSHOW 2017 - Announces Peugeot 208 PureTech for lucky draw and also KL International Automotive Symposium (KLIAS)

I attended a briefing on the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2017 this morning. The event, which is organised by the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI), the government agency that now charts the Malaysian automotive policies have announced that more than 80% of the exhibition space has been sold and the majority of the mass market brands will be participating . Some of the exhibitors that  have already confirmed their attendance are Proton, Perodua, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, Hyundai, KIA, BMW, Volvo, Peugeot, Renault, and Land Rover. 

Perodua records 99,700 vehicles sold in First Half of 2017 - Looks to be on target to achieve 202,000 sales this year

Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd or better known as Perodua sold 99,700 vehicles in the first six months of 2017, an increase of 2.4% compared to the same period last year of 97,400 units; with the PeroduaAxia as the number one model sold for the year so far. All Perodua models were number one in their respective segments with the Axia selling 32,600 units, followed by the Bezza at 28,300 units, Myvi 24,000 units and Alza with 14,700 units. They are still optimistic of achieving our initial sales target of 202,000 this year.

NEW PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO NOW AVAILABLE IN MALAYSIA - PRICES START AT RM1,550,000.

Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) introduces the new Panamera Turbo.This is the top-of-the-line, Full Monty, Panamera which you can buy today and it is finally available here in Malaysia today. 

JAGUAR LAUNCHES THE NEW E-PACE COMPACT PERFORMANCE SUV WITH A RECORD BREAKING ROLL

So how do you launch a new car? I suppose you need something epic these days. Which is exactly what Jaguar did when launching their latest compact SUV. The all-new Jaguar E-PACE compact performance SUV was revealed with it doing an awesome barrel roll which was inspired by one of cinema's most iconic car stunt, the broken bridge barrel roll in the James Bond film: The Man With The Golden Gun.

Offers & Promotions: Volkswagen Vento and Passat can now be had at Interest Rates from as Low as 0.28% Per Annum

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has introduced a special low interest rate promotion for the the Volkswagen Vento Trendline, Comfortline  and ALLSTAR as well as the larger Volkswagen Passat Trendline and Comfortline (above). The promotion kicks-off today (13th July) till 30 th September 2017.

CROWDSOURCING BRINGS DUTCH ELECTRIC CAR DRIVER TO KUALA LUMPUR AFTER A 51,000KM ROAD TRIP

30-year-old Wiebe Wakker is driving a fully electric powered Volkswagen from Europe to Australia and he has just passed through Malaysia. The Dutchman who set out for Australia from the Netherlands on 15 March, 2016, arrived in Malaysia from Thailand just over a week ago as part of his unique global mission to promote sustainability in daily life and showcase electric vehicles. 

AucNation Synergy in alliance with Malaysia Automotive Institute launches Vehicle Inspection Management System (VIMS) for comprehensive inspection programme for used/reconditioned vehicles

AucNation Synergy Sdn Bhd (AucNation Synergy), an automotive management solutions provider today announced a Strategic Industry Alliance with the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI), during the launch of a new service by AucNation Synergy – the Vehicle Inspection Management System (VIMS). A new and innovative vehicle inspection solution for the used car industry. It is designed to provide reliable certification on the quality of used and reconditioned cars through comprehensive visual and diagnostic analyses.

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.