Motorcycles: DUCATI SUPERSPORT & SUPERSPORT S Motorcycles are Launched in Malaysia - Prices Start at RM80,899++

Next Bike Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor for Ducati motorcycles in Malaysia, has launched the all-new Ducati SuperSport and SuperSport S for the Malaysian market. The SuperSport S version which comes with fully adjustable Öhlins suspension, the Ducati Quick Shift up/down system and a rear seat cover: These are also available as accessories for the SuperSport if you want to slowly upgrade your SuperSport.

CONTEST: ONE (1) YEAR'S SUPPLY OF PETRONAS PRIMAX & PETRONAS SPRINTA with ULTRAFLEX TO BE GIVEN AWAY BY PETRONAS LUBRICANTS

PETRONAS Lubricants Marketing Malaysia has launched its Pengejar Impian Facebook contest. The contest is set to run until the 8^th of December 2017. Pengejar Impian or Chasing a Dream in English is the latest campaign by PETRONAS. Through this campaign and contest, three Malaysians stand the chance to win a year’s supply of PETRONAS Sprinta with UltraFlex™ and PETRONAS Primax.

Second Generation Audi A7 Sportback is Launched - Sales start in February 2018 over in Europe

Audi has just launched the new A7 Sportback over in Europe. This is the second generation A7 and one which replaces the original which was first launched in 2010. Yes, it has been seven years since Audi released its 'four door coupe' so this is the new one.

Offers & Promotions: Volkswagen Sales Tour - 18th to 22nd at 1 Utama Shopping Centre

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is currently having a 5-day "Sedanza" sales promo and the Volkswagen Sales Tour, ongoing from the 18th to 22nd October  2017 at theGround Floor (High Street) of 1Utama Shopping Centre.

Offers & Promotions: KIA Power Deals On From Now Till 31st December 2017

The Kia 2017 Best Year-end Power Deals have started. There are lots of offers, rebates and other promotions available for a limited time only and valid at all NAZA KIA showrooms nationwide from now until 31 st December 2017.  While stocks last and with certain terms & conditions of course.

Happenings: The Lexus Cup 2017 - The Malaysian Team Wins Again

Lexus recently hosted the latest round of the Lexus Cup. This time, a group of Lexus owners from various countries in Asia Pacific played golf at Montgomerie Links, located in Da Nang, Vietnam. The Lexus Cup 2017 saw the Malaysian contingent come up on top again. This is the same team which won  the Malaysian chapter of the Lexus Golf Invitational 2017 which took place in earlier August.

BMW Group Malaysia Launches the Excellence Club Programme for BMW 7 Series Owners

The BMW Group here in Malaysia has introduced a new special and exclusive membership programme for owners of the BMW 7 Series. This new programme complements the BMW WhiteCard Program which most 7 Series customers are already applicable to. This lifestyle and loyalty programme redefines the ultimate premium ownership experience. Additional perks and benefits to the 7 Series owner.

Happenings: First Six Winners of the Myvi 12 Iconic Years Anniversary SMS and Win Contest Receive their prizes

Perodua surprised the first six winners of the Myvi 12 Iconic Years Anniversary SMS and Win Contest by going to their houses and awarding them with their prizes. It was quite a nice effort by Perodua as the winners were located throughout Malaysia. , were visited by Perodua representatives and were presented mock cheque. 

The winners are stated below:

Trucks: Driving the UD CRONER in our latest Vlog Post - VIDEO

Hello folks! Here is a video on the recent launch of the UD CRONER medium duty truck here in Malaysia. We covered the launch sometime in August and we now had the time to splice together some footage of the event as well as our test drive of it. 

Truck News: Isuzu Malaysia Donates an Isuzu ELF NPR 6 Wheeler Truck to the DRB-HICOM University

Isuzu Malaysia had recently contributed a single Isuzu ELF NPR 6-wheeler truck to the DRB-HICOM University, an institute of higher learning which is focued on automotive technology. Mikio Tsukui, Chief Operating Officer of Isuzu Malaysia, presented the medium duty truck to Prof. Dr. Abd Rahni bin Mat Piah, Dean of the Post Graduate Faculty, DRB-HICOM University. 

Shell Helix Launches the 'DRIVE ON' Brand Campaign and New Loyalty Programme SHARE

Shell Helix, the engine oil range that Shell Lubricants currently sells has a new brand campaign out right now. The new brand campaign is called ‘Drive On’  and is comes out in conjunction with an integrated loyalty programme called SHARE. 'Drive On' and SHARE  will let customers of Shell Helix claim rewards and benefits for the entire value chain – from distributors to workshop owners and mechanics and consumers.

Daihatsu to sponsor Badminton tournaments in Indonesia and Malaysia - the DAIHATSU Indonesia Master 2018 & PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2018

Daihatsu has been pretty quiet here in Malaysia ever since sister company Perodua have started producing cars based on Daihatsu cars. They are still here, but more in the light commercial vehicle sector with their Grand Max light trucks and other vehicles. But this has not stopped them from giving back to the communities where Daihatsu has set foot. So quite recently, Daihatsu had announced  its sponsorship on two Badminton World Federation (BWF) major tournaments, the DAIHATSU Indonesia Master 2018, and the PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2018 presented by Daihatsu.

Offers & Promotions: MITSUBISHI MOTORS MALAYSIA Showroom Events In Conjunction With The Launch of The Outlander 2.0 SUV CKD - iPHONE 8 to be Won!

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced that the locally-assembled Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 SUV will be officially launched tomorrow (Friday, 13 October 2017). In conjunction with the launch, Mitsubishi Motors authorised dealers will be having an exclusive showroom event at the following dates:

Happenings: Toyota Eco Youth Programme Marks its 17th Year - SMK Raja Perempuan, Ipoh Perak Comes Up Top

One of the more interesting 'give back to society' projects conducted by an automotive related company here in Malaysia is the Toyota Eco Youth competition. UMW Toyota Motor has organised Toyota Eco Youth (TEY) for the past 16 years with the aim of inculcating students in their teenage years on the importance of preserving the environment and putting in solutions that are environmentally sustainable. I found time to attend this year's award presentation ceremony and I have to say that it is a noble effort by UMW Toyota.

Volvo Car Malaysia Launches the Flagship S90 T8 Twin Engine Sedan - Will Also Be Exported from Malaysia to ASEAN region countries

Volvo Car Malaysia has officially introduced its flagship premium sedan, the new Volvo S90 T8 Twin EngineTwo. It comes with two different trim levels - the Inscription and Inscription Plus with prices starting from RM368,888 onwards (and with a slightly lower introductory price right now).

Upcoming Events: BMW Cars Are The Official Vehicles for the CIMB Classic 2017

BMW Group Malaysia will be the official car sponsors of the upcoming CIMB Classic 2017. This is the eight year running that the premium vehicle manufacturer are the vehicle sponsors for this golf tournament. The CIMB Classic 2017 this year will include nine Major champions, 10 Presidents Cup team members, 15 players from the top-50 of the Official World Golf Ranking and 18 winners from the recent PGA TOUR’s 2016-17 season. 

THE NEW TOYOTA INNOVA 2.0X, ADDITIONAL FORTUNER 2.4 VRZ VARIANTS AND UPGRADED HILUX ARE NOW ON SALE

The new variant of the Toyota Innova, two new Fortuner variants and upgraded Hilux range are now officially on sale after bookings were opened sometime last month. These vehicles should be on display at most of the Toyota showrooms around the nation. The new models are the Toyota Innova 2.0X, the Toyota Fortuner 2.4 VRZ 4x4, Toyota Fortuner 2.4 VRZ 4x2  and basically the whole Toyota Hilux range officially sold in Malaysia by UMW Toyota (UMWT) has been upgraded.

Offers & Promotions AXXESS and MyTayar.com Exclusive Deal - Enjoy 3% Discount When You Buy From MyTayar.com

MyTayar.com, an online tyre merchant is offering AXXESS Members an exclusive deal from now until the end of the year. From now until 31st December 2017, AXXESS Members can enjoy 3% discount off the grand total spent on MyTayar.com by using the Discount Code AXXESS. For every RM100 spent, MyTayar.com will award 1 AXXESSpoint! This promotion is not limited to the number of purchases, transactions or users. 

Contests & Promotions: SHELL MALAYSIA & BONUSLINK Rewards Customers With The 'Menang RM5,000 Hari-Hari' Contest

Shell Malaysia has a new contest which will run from 8 October 2017 to 7 January 2018. The "Menang RM5,000 Hari-Hari" is a joint promotion cum contest between Shell and BonusLink, the most well known loyalty card marketing company in the country. 

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.