Happenings: Ford’s global Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) Programme reaches out to AIG Insurance Employees & the Public this time around

After offering its  Ford’s global Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) programme to a few colleges over the past few months, Ford and its local distributor, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), recently offered safe driver training and road safety awareness programme to corporate partners and members of the public. Licensed drivers comprising employees from AIG Insurance as well as members of the general public participated in two half-day training sessions at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) quite recently. This is the tenth year that Ford is offering free training to licensed drivers of all ages.

Truck News: Gardenia Bakeries Truck Driver, Anuar bin Ahmad Wins the Malaysian Leg of the UD TRUCKS EXTRA MILE CHALLENGE 2017

Truck driver, Anuar Bin Ahmad from Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd has emerged as the Malaysian champion  in the Malaysian leg of the UD Trucks Extra Mile Challenge (UDEMC) and with that, he has qualified for the UDEMC Global Final 2017 which will be held in Japan in early November 2017. This is just around the corner actually. 

BMW M2 Coupe Launched in Malaysia - Prices Start at RM535,800

The new BMW M2 Coupe is now officially on sale in Malaysia. The most compact of all the BMW M cars is now in town and whilst it may be small, its price is still quite mega. It starts from RM535,800.00 on the road, without insurance. It is a M Coupe, and one which is fully imported too. 

Industry News: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles Team Up With Tekat Automotive College

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBMCV) recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tekat Automotive College which will firstly facilitate an eight-month training programme for selected Tekat Automotive College students. One of the ultimate goals of such a joint venture between the two entities is to eventually raise the level of skills training for youths in the Malaysia automotive workforce. This partnership follows a six-month discussion between Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Tekat Automotive College. 

Industry News: Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) and Greentech Malaysia Signs MoU for Low Carbon Mobility Efforts

Recently, the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) and Greentech Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) where both parties will work together in order to  work towards having lower carbon mobility in Malaysia. The MoU was entered into during the International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM) at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on 11th of October 2017.

Happenings: CYCLE & CARRIAGE'S LUCKY CUSTOMERS GET TO GO TO GERMANY AND VISIT THE MERCEDES-BENZ MUSEUM AND AMG FACTORY

Recently Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad, the longest serving Mercedes-Benz dealership in Malaysia treated a group of new customers to a trip to Germany where they visited the International Motorshow Germany (IAA), the Mercedes-Benz Museum and the AMG factory to name a few. This trip was most likely a magical moment for them all. This was the Cycle & Carriage Malaysia Mercedes-Benz Grand Tour to Germany.

PETRONAS & LAZADA MALAYSIA ENTER INTO A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PETRONAS-LAZADA GREAT GIVEAWAYS!

PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) have teamed up with Lazada Malaysia. Lazada, being South East Asia's leading eCommerce platform (especially here in Malaysia) now allows PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad to have a stronger eCommerce or online presence than ever before. So to move things along, PDB will start offering discounts on the PETRONAS Fuel Gift Card which is also sold on Lazada alongside the givaway of two million Lazada discount vouchers. All of these is in conjunction with Lazada's Online Revolution campaign which will start this 11th November 2017.

Motorsport: PETRONAS and SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT Enter Into A Partnership To Further Advance Two-Wheeled Motorsport

PETRONAS and the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) have joined forces by entering into a partnership that will focus on the development of talented people and grooming them to compete at the forefront of motorcycle racing events globally. The three year partnership will now proceed with both the PETRONAS Talent Development Programme (TDP) and the SIC Talent Development Programme (SICTD) which will inculcate future talents that should arise out of grassroot racing like the Malaysian Cub Prix, Asia Road Racing Championship and Asia Talent Cup. 

Upcoming Events: 'BUCKLE UP, BABY! CAMPAIGN' - Rampai Puteri Medical Centre & MIROS campaign to promote the use of child safety seats on 1st November 2017

Rampai Puteri Medical Centre (RPMC), located in Setapak, KL is collaborating with Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) in an upcoming campaign to promote and provide technical expertise for the correct use of the child safety seat. The 'BUCKLE UP, BABY! CAMPAIGN' will be held on the 1st of November 2017 at the hospital and will continue for the whole month where a free baby seat will be given out. If you are free, head over there on that date!

Volvo Car Malaysia and Aurizn Team Up to Host Interior Design Challenge

That Scandinavian car company Volvo is now making waves in the interior decorating industry here in Malaysia. They've just announced that Volvo Car Malaysia are partnering with Aurizn, a new premium publishing house where they will be hosting an Interior Designing Challenge. Another partner is Bon Estates of which their latest high end project will be featured prominently.

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.