Volkswagen launches the Passat Trendline PLUS & Passat Comfortline PLUS - Added options inside and out

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia has presented to us two new variants of the Passat. The Volkswagen Passat is now offered in PLUS variants of the Passat Trendline and the Passat Comfortline. Both offer better styling upgrades inside and out. 

MALAYSIAN LEG OF THE SUBARU PALM CHALLENGE 2017 RETURNS

It's back. The Subaru Palm Challenge is back! This is the annual event where a bunch of people place their hands on a Subaru and whoever keeps it on the car the longest, will get a chance to enter the Asian finals in Singapore and go through the whole thing again and win a Subaru. This year, Motor Image Malaysia will start the Malaysian part of the challenge at Piazza, The Curve on the 22nd of July 2017. 

All-New Kia Rio launched in Malaysia - Priced at RM79,888 on the road without insurance

The all-new Kia Rio has been launched here in Malaysia. It is somehow quite surprising that the outgoing model still seemed fresh in terms of styling. But then you realise that the car was first launched in 2011 globally and it is because we only received the facelift model mid 2015. So two years later, we now get the all new fourth generation Rio. This time the car is still fresh from its unveiling late 2016. It is as fresh as how freshly baked bread could be.

Ferrari & Official Importers and Distributors of Ferrari Kicks Off the Iconic Brand's 70th Anniversary Celebrations in Malaysia - LaFerrari Aperta officially unveiled in Malaysia

Today, Ferrari kicks off its 70th Anniversary Celebrations here in Malaysia. Naza Italia, the official importer and distributor of Ferrari for Malaysia has announced that in line with the celebrations of the iconic brand held globally, the company will have a unique and special schedule of events over in Penang for Ferrari owners this coming weekend. 

Happenings: Goodyear's Tour of the Klang Valley During This Festive Season - Educating Consumers on Tyre and Car Maintenance for Road Safety Awareness

Goodyear Malaysia had recently organized a roadshow of sorts in the Klang Valley (going to a few pasar/ bazaar Ramadan), providing free tire and 10-point car service checks, as well as distribution of the Goodyear Hari Raya Thoughtful Pack (of which consist of the Goodyear Basic Tire Maintenance Booklet - or Tyre for those of us using UK English). The main aim for all of this (even the goodies in the Hari Raya packs) is to remind drivers the need to be safe on the roads.

THE RENAULT KOLEOS 4WD IS NOW AVAILABLE IN MALAYSIA - PRICES FROM RM201,800

TC Euro Cars (TCEC), the authorised distributor of Renault cars in Malaysia, has announced that the Renault Koleos 4WD (four-wheel drive) variant is now on sale at all dealers nationwide starting 19 July 2017. So now this handsome and premium looking SUV can handle a little more serious off-roading as well as provide even better all-weather traction. 

Motoring-Malaysia's Video Blog Post No#2 is Up - We talk a lot of cock (Tok Kok) for a few minutes.

Usually I get behind the camera not in front of it. This is the first of many (hopefully) as we move forward into video publishing also. It's the next step in our journey into the automotive world. Something like Alice through the looking glass cause this chubby boy's not gonna fit in a rabbit hole in the first place! 

Offers & Promotions: Ford Focus on Offer - Rebates or Special Hire Purchase Rates as low as 1.38%

The Ford Focus 1.5L Ecoboost is on offer from the authorised distributors, Sime Darby Auto Connexion. One can now ask for a cash rebate of up to RM15,000 off the retail price for all Trend, Sport+ and Titanium+ or choose a special hire purchase package with th38%e recommended panel bank - Maybank. You can get the Ford Focus Trend (RM118,888)  from as low as RM668 monthly based on loan amount of RM106,000 for a 9-year loan with a low 1.38% interest rate which is applicable through Maybank.

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.