Offers & Promotions: Renault Fluence 'BIG DEAL' Campaign - 2017 model year Renault Fluence Dynamique variant from RM89,888

Renault's Malaysia distributors, TC Euro Cars are currently running a promotion for the Renault Fluence sedan. The promotion is applicable to selected units of the 2017 model year Renault Fluence Dynamique variant at a special price of RM89,888 (without leather seats) or RM93,888 (with leather seats). The normal retail price of the Fluence Dynamique is RM119,888. All prices stated are on-the-road inclusive of GST, without insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia and private registration. 

Electric Vehicles / Bus News: GO AUTO DEVELOPING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS WITH PARTNER, TO LAUNCH ELECTRIC BUSES END OF 2017 IN LINE WITH NAP

 

Go Auto, who currently assemble, distribute and sell Haval vehicles here in Malaysia as well as do contract assembly for a few brands have recently announced their plans for the near future. The company is basically geared up to be one of the major players in Malaysia's efforts to become a regional manufacturing hub for electric vehicles (EV) both in terms of components, parts and complete built up vehicles. The first in line are fully electric buses which are to be launched by the end of this year.

The PROTON IRIZ 1.6 Premium CVT is Carsifu's Best Compact Hatch at the Carsifu Editor's Choice Award 2017

The Proton Iriz has won the Carsifu Editor's Choice Award 2017. Carsifu is the automotive publishing division of the Star Media Group (to put it in simpler terms) and this time around they've decided that Proton's compact hatchback deserves this award. 

Tyres: Continental MaxContact MC6 Tyre Launched in Malaysia

Continental Tyre has launched the replacement of the very popular MaxContact MC5 tyre with the very logically named MaxContact MC6. According to Continental, the tyre is not just a successor of the MC5 but it is supposedly an even sportier tyre than before. The new MaxContact MC6 promises to deliver significant improvement in wet and dry handling, wet braking, and mileage performance. The MC6 rounds up the '6' series of tyres on sale here in Malaysia - the CC6, UC6, Sport Contact 6 and now the MC6.

MERCEDES-BENZ MALAYSIA Launches the Locally Assembled E 350 e Plug-in Hybrid - AMG Line, Exclusive Line & an Edition 60 Limited Model

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has now launched the locally assembled Mercedes-Benz E 350 e Plug-in Hybrid. This is part of MBM's sales and marketing strategy where the brand basically plays within the current Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) regulations which allows MBM to bring in very well specified cars and still price them competitively. The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class assembled in the Mercedes-Benz Pekan Plant are the E 350 e AMG Line and Exclusive Line, as well as a limited to sixty units model, the E 350 e Edition 60 (celebrating Malaysia's 60 years of independence).

PERODUA Opens its Hybrid Sales Centre in Kuala Lumpur - Selling both New and Certified Pre-Owned Perodua Cars

Perodua is now officially in the pre-owned car business! The national compact car manufacturer has just opened its new 'hybrid' sales outlet which sells both new and certified pre-owned Perodua vehicles. The showroom is located along Jalan Pahang right smack in Kuala Lumpur and costed RM1.7 million to build.

PEUGEOT SEREMBAN Officially Opens Its Doors - Latest Peugeot Outlet to Reach Out to Customers in Negeri Sembilan

Peugeot via their official distributors, Nasim Sdn Bhd and their authorised dealer MN Otomobil Sdn Bhd has opened their latest outlet in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. The 10,000sq ft 3S facility is fully equipped to Peugeot CI (Corporate Identity) standards and was built at a cost of RM2 million. It was built to serve customers in Seremban and its surrounding areas.

Offers & Promotions: Toyota Offers Customers Chance to Win Up to RM1 Million Worth of Prizes Including 3 Toyota Camry Hybrid Cars

                                

The folks at UMW Toyota Motor are now offering you people out there a chance to win lots of stuff including three Toyota Camry Hybrid cars. The 'Toyota RM1,000,000 Bonanza' is now ongoing till 31st December 2017 where there will be lots of prizes up for grabs. So aside from buying a Toyota and getting attractive rebates (up to RM7,000 depending on model) one can win a lot of stuff too.

Offers & Promotions: Volkswagen Autofiesta this weekend - 7th and 8th October 2017 - Deals at All Volkswagen Dealerships Nationwide

To those interested in Volkswagen cars... Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is pleased to announce a promotion filled weekend of great deals and offers at all authorized dealers nationwide. The "Volkswagen Autofiesta" will take place on the 7th and 8th October of 2017 to celebrate amazing low interest rates deals on the Vento, Jetta and Passat. 

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has invested over RM1 Billion to date in Malaysia - Announcement of 3rd Quarter 2017 Performance Results, Mercedes-Benz EEV cars and other Details

We were at the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) Pekan Plant for the company's 3rd Quarter 2017 performance report as well as be further informed on the developments of the company here in Malaysia and to tour the current assembly of Mercedes-Benz hybrid vehicles, namely the C350e and the E350e plug-in hybrids. During the briefing, MBM has announced that the company had already made an investment totalling MYR 1 billion here in Malaysia. 

Tyres: CONTINENTAL launches the MaxContact MC6 - Short Update

Update: 9th October 2017 - Head over here for the full review, a video on the wet braking test and press release details.
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Continental Tyre has just launched the MaxContact MC6 tyre here in Malaysia. It will be replacing the popular MaxContact MC5 and it is another installment in Continental's 6th generation tyre lineup. The tyre is designed and engineered with the Asia Pacific region in question and is actually locally produced in Malaysia (as well as in China for certain sizes and 20inches above over in Europe).

Offers & Promotions: Ford Ranger XLT now offered with 5 year or 100,000 Zero Maintenance Package until 31st December 2017

Ford via their local distributors Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) is now offering the Ford Ranger XLT with a 5 year zero maintenance cost or 100,000km (which ever comes first) package. This attractive package will be valid for any purchase of the XLT from now until 31st December 2017. 

Offers & Promotions: 'Volkswagen Sedanza' Campaign - Rebates, low interest Rates & 5 year Maintenance Packages offered on some Vento, Jetta & Passat variants

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) have started their year-end sales promotions with the “Volkswagen Sedanza” campaign. Note the word 'Sedan' in 'Sedanza'. The Volkswagen Vento, Jetta and Passat sedans will be offered with cash rebates from RM8,000 to RM15,000 depending on model and variant, certain models will get low interest rates from 0.28% and some models will also be getting a 5 year maintenance plan when you purchase them.

Three new Audi A4 Tech Pack Variants Launched - the A4 1.4 TFSI Tech pack, the A4 2.0 TFSI quattro Tech pack & the Audi A4 2.0 TFSI S line + Tech pack.

Audi Malaysia has launched three new variants of the B9 series Audi A4 equipped with the Tech pack. These are the Audi A4 1.4 TFSI Tech pack, the Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro Tech pack, and the Audi A4 2.0 TFSI S line + Tech pack (the sportiest of them all). The new Malaysian Tech Pack variants all have the Audi virtual cockpit as well as a selection of high tech features and equipment not usually featured in entry level premium sedans here.

Motorcycles: Buy Shell Advance Motorcycle Oils online via LAZADA Malaysia and win a chance to meet MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo!

In case you are not aware, Shell Malaysia has an Official Online Store on Lazada Malaysia. This is that online store where you can buy virtually anything you can think of. And right now you can buy Shell Advance on Lazada Malaysia where there is an ongoing promotion in conjunction with the upcoming 2017 Shell Malaysia Moto GP. Buy Shell Advance as you may win a chance to meet MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo and win other prizes too.

Truck News: Hino Malaysia hands over 10 units of the HINO 300 & 500 Series of Trucks to Integrated Logistics Solutions Sdn Bhd

Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HINO) earlier today officially handed over of 10 trucks to customer, Integrated Logistics Solutions Sdn Bhd over at Integrated Logistics Solutions's warehouse in Taman Perindustrian Subang. The trucks comprised of 4 Hino 300 Series Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) trucks and 6 units of the Hino 500 Series Medium Commercial Vehicle (MCV) truck.

TOYOTA is the Main Vehicle Sponsor for this year's Jelajah Malaysia Cycling Competition - Event Flags Off from UMW Toyota Motor HQ in Shah Alam

The 53rd edition of the Jelajah Malaysia cycling tournament started earlier today. This historical 5-day cycling event which will see riders from all over the world compete over five states through three states in Peninsular Malaysia - Selangor, Perak and Kedah. This time around, UMW Toyota Motor are the main vehicle sponsors, where 30 or so units of various Toyota and Lexus models are to be used to ferry competitors, personnel and their equipment around.

NAZA Italia opens the Ferrari Showroom @ Platinum Park, Kuala Lumpur - Pics & Video!!!

I attended the opening of the Ferrari Showroom located in Platinum Park, Kuala Lumpur on the 28th of September. What this showroom does is put Ferrari right on the doorsteps of KLCC and the people in KL. How do you sell the Ferrari Dream? This is how to sell the dream by allowing everyone to see it clearly.

Showroom Launch: NAZA Kia Malaysia together with dealer Autohaus Prima opens the KIA 3S Centre in Kuala Terengganu

Naza Kia Malaysia together with their authorised dealer, Autohaus Prima Sdn Bhd, have officially opened their latest 3S centre in Kuala Terengganu. With a total investment of RM1million, the new centre will enable Kia to extend its reach to its customers over in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Happenings / Road Safety Awareness: Volvo Trucks Malaysia and KidZania Kuala Lumpur bring road safety education to schools throughout Malaysia

Volvo Trucks Malaysia's partnership with KidZania Kuala Lumpur has started bringing road safety education to various schools throughout Malaysia. The joint venture CSR activity which will carry on into 2018 intends to target a whole lot of schools and as many as 21,000 school-going children, is in line with Volvo Truck's global campaign of 'Stop. Look, Wave'.