Thursday, December 07, 2017

Volkswagen Seremban Officially Opens For Business - The First Authorised Volkswagen 3S Centre in Negeri Sembilan


Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) and HICOM Auto today launched the Volkswagen Seremban 3S Centre. Currently this is the only authorized Volkswagen centre in Negeri Sembilan and it is the second Volkswagen 3S Centre by HICOM Auto after Volkswagen Semenyih. 

Offers & Promotions: Mazda Festive Carnival Is Now On Till 31st December 2017


It is now Mazda's turn to celebrate the end of 2017 with more offers and promos. It could be the perfect time to get that Mazda you always wanted as there is now a nationwide Mazda Festive Carnival which will go on till the end of December 2017.  According to Bermaz Auto Berhad, who are the exclusive distributor of Mazda in Malaysia, there will be Mazda Festive exclusive deals, lucky dip, and instant gifts upon sign up of any Mazda vehicles. Demo units for the Mazda2 and Mazda CX-5 will be available, prices starting from RM 65,000 and RM 110,000 respectively.

Aiman Motor Performance Opens its First 4S Centre in Malaysia - Unveils the Recently Launched Subaru XV At The New Centre

Aiman Motor, a long time player in the automotive distribution scene here in Malaysia, under its company, Aiman Motor Performance Sdn Bhd (AMP) earlier today unveiled its first 4S Centre which also houses their Subaru dealership. Located in Glenmarie, Shah Alam, this one-stop automotive sales and aftersales solution unifies Sales, Services, Spare parts as well as Shop for body and paint services under one roof for all car brands including super and premium cars.

Wednesday, December 06, 2017

Bus / EV News: DEFTECH Announces the Putra NEDO EV Bus - Malaysia's First Super Quick Charge Electric Vehicle


DEFTECH, DRB-HICOM's subsidiary has unveiled Malaysia’s first Super Quick Charge (SQC) Electric Vehicle (EV) - the Putra NEDO EV bus. The SQC EV Bus project is part of  the Memorandum of Understanding entered into by Perbadanan Putrajaya (PPj) and New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) of Japan. The SQC EV bus project is the first step into making the Federal Government Administrative Centre, Putrajaya, a more eco-friendly city.

Truck News: ISUZU MALAYSIA Delivers 115 Units of Isuzu ELF Trucks to City-Link Express


This is quite a deal for Isuzu Malaysia. The Japanese vehicle manufacturer recently delivered 115 units of various Isuzu trucks to City-Link Express (M) Sdn Bhd as part of their 2017 fleet agreement purchase. This saw 105 units of the Isuzu ELF 4-wheeler (NLR77UEE) model and 10 units of the Isuzu ELF 6-wheeler (NQR75UKN) model. This new trucks now join the City-Link fleet of which now has 322 units of Isuzu trucks.

Offers & Promotions: Toyota Malaysia's Year End Promos - Save Up To RM7,000 On A New Toyota

The Toyota RM1,000,000 Bonanza promotion is currently ongoing. You can save up to RM7,000 get some free official Toyota accessories and get free service for up to 5 years if you buy and register a new Toyota during this month of December. During this promotion period, three lucky buyers will also stand a chance to win the Grand Prize, Toyota Camry Hybrid 2.5. Another 100 lucky buyers will also receive a smartphones worth RM5,000 each too. 

Volkswagen and Lazada Malaysia Officially Announces The Online-Exclusive Limited Edition Beetle Which You Can Book & Buy Online

 
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) and Lazada Malaysia has officially announced a unique collaboration that will see 12 limited edition Volkswagen Beetles sold online. The partnership offers Malaysians the chance to buy an exclusive Volkswagen Beetle via Lazada’s online platform. This could be the first time a car is offered where the initial move to purchase is made through the internet.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) Racing Festival at MAEPS was a roaring success

The Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) Racing Festival that happened over the past weekend actually became quite a successful motorsport and motoring festival as some 20,000 spectators came to the venue at the Malaysia Ago Exposition Park, Serdang (MAEPS) to soak in the action, thrilling races, entertainment and more. So much energy from what was an event surrounding a one make Toyota Vios race challenge!

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

You Can Buy a Limited Edition Volkswagen Beetle Via Lazada Malaysia

Now you can actually buy a whole car through Lazada Malaysia, that online portal where you can actually buy everything from baby diapers to engine oil. Lazada Malaysia and Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia are working together where they will sell 12 limited edition Volkswagen Beetle cars online.

Monday, November 27, 2017

MALAYSIA AUTOSHOW 2017 RECEIVED ALMOST 255,000 VISITORS, 2018 AUTOSHOW DATES ANNOUNCED

Two weeks have passed since the  Malaysia Autoshow 2017 ended. The motor show recorded over 255,000 visitors. Quite a respectable number.

J.D. Power 2017 Malaysia Initial Quality Study SM (IQS) Finds Honda, Isuzu, Perodua & Toyota Tops For Initial Quality in Its New Cars


Been a bit busy to actually type a whole lot if stuff as I am on a well deserved holiday. Well deserved according to me, that is. Anyway, down below is the J.D. Power 2017 Malaysia Initial Quality Study SM (IQS)

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Sunday Lite: Photoshop Madness...the Perodua OMG45


Some Smart Alec has decided to AMG an all-new Perodua Myvi. We call it the Myvi OMG 45 after the Mercedes-AMG A45. But this is the Malaysian 'God-Car' version....the Oh My God 45. Now you don't need to spend so much to fly.

Mitsubishi Motors Flood Relief Effort With The Triton Tuners Club & 40% off Mitsubishi Genuine Parts and Labour For Those Affected By The Floods In Penang

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia, the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia have announced a Flood Relief Effort for Mitsubishi owners affected by the recent flood disaster in Penang. The company will offer a 40% discount on spare parts and labour prices from today until 31 December 2017 for Mitsubishi vehicles damaged by the recent floods. 

Saturday, November 25, 2017

VIDEO: 2017 VOLVO V90 T5 WAGON TEST DRIVE - We Try Out Volvo's Entry Into The Premium Car Segment



Here is our latest video folks! The Test of the 2017 Volvo V90 T5 Wagon. A fine car, well designed, stylish, quite practical and a little bit flawed. But as far as wagons go, you cannot find any better here in Malaysia at this point of time.

UMW Toyota Motor Donates A Toyota Camry Hybrid to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Recently UMW Toyota Motor Sdn. Bhd. (UMWT), the distributors of Toyota here, made a donation of a Toyota Camry Hybrid to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. The vehicle will be used for technical research and development study by the researchers and students who are studying under the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). 

PERODUA Has Received Over 13,000 Bookings Of The All-New Myvi To Date - Has Already Delivered 1,000 Units



Perodua have started deliveries of the all-new Perodua Myvi compact hatchback and about 1,000 units have already been delivered to their owners. This is good news as it would seem that deliveries are fast and it needs to be fast considering that Perodua has actually received over 13,000 bookings since the car was open for bookings. 

ISUZU HICOM MALAYSIA SDN BHD CELEBRATES TEN GLORIOUS YEARS


2007 was an important milestone for the Isuzu brand here in Malaysia. It was on that year that ISUZU HICOM Malaysia Sdn Bhd (IHM) was first established with the purpose of the Japanese brand having more control over the Malaysian market in lieu of increased market competition and to be quicker in responding to customers here.

Friday, November 24, 2017

Happenings: Chevron Malaysia and Pen Petroleum Help Out Penangites in Flood-Stricken Areas


Chevron Malaysia Limited, which trades under the Caltex brand,  together with Pen Petroleum Sdn Bhd, had recently organised a community outreach to those affected by the recent floods in the northern state of Penang.

Maserati Malaysia Launches The Levante S in GranLusso and GranSport Variants - Prices Start at RM788,800++

The Maserati Levante S is officially in Malaysia. This is the 'Maserati of SUVs' according to Maserati. But of course, no one does a Maserati like Maserati and no one would do a SUV like Italians do. So the Levante is pretty unique. Now whilst the Levante has already made it to our shores in diesel form, this marks Maserati's first petrol powered SUV to reach our shores.

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Electric Vehicles: Renault Samsung Motors unveils the new SM3 Z.E - Better Range Than Before


This piece of news is slightly interesting even though Renault Samsung Motors are not sold locally here. The Renault Samsung Motors SM3 Z.E is an electric vehicle which is based on the Renault Fluence sold here. It is exactly like the Fluence sedan and the only difference externally are the badging.