Saturday, December 16, 2017

Happenings: Battle of The Clubs 2017 - Goodyear Malaysia Organises Car Club Challenge For Malaysian Car Clubs!

Goodyear Malaysia is currently hosting Battle of The Clubs 2017 for eight selected car clubs in Malaysia, featuring a series of fun team challenges, in search for the Best Car Club 2017. The challenge first started in early August 2017 and the “Time Attack” round for the event had just concluded. Participants are now gearing up for the next challenge known as “On The Road Treasure Hunt” across Klang Valley happening tomorrow (as I type), 17 December 2017.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

NZ WHEELS JOHOR BAHRU AUTOHAUS Has Been Upgraded - First AMG Performance Centre In The Southern Region


Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (MBM) together with authorised dealer NZ Wheels, has officially re-opened their completely refurbished Mercedes-Benz NZ Wheels Johor Bahru Autohaus (Mercedes-Benz NZ Wheels JB Autohaus). 

Porsche Macan SportDesign Unveiled - Limited to 40 Units Only


Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), Malaysian distributors of Porsche, introduced the new Macan SportDesign Series yesterday. The Macan SportDesign Series gets a lot of equipment which is usually in the options list. It is priced at RM 545,000.00 including all applicable duties, except registration fee, road tax and insurance. This actually represents a substantial saving compared to a similarly well equipped Macan. It is however exclusively limited to only 40 units. 

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Truck News: HINO Total Support Contest Malaysia - In Its 4th Year With 110 Contestants From All Over Malaysia This TIme Around


Last weekend was Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd's (HMSM) Hino ‘Total Support Contest’ (TS Contest) for 2017. 110 contestants from over a hundred Hino dealerships throughout Malaysia had participated in this annual skills competition meant for Hino sales and after sales personnel. 

Site Update, New Shortie Video Posted - Motoring-Malaysia's 'Office' At The Sepang Circuit



It's December 2017, and every time December rolls by I usually take a break in terms of pounding out articles, work or any sort of thing that needs me to use intensive labour or use my brains a bit more than usual. If you've been following my stuff over the years you would know that I value Quality of Life above anything else. So, after nearly eleven months of doing stuff, I take a few days to chill and relax a little. The video above was uploaded today and shows off Motoring-Malaysia's 'office' at the Sepang Circuit. 

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Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Offers & Promotions: 6+1 Limited Edition Justice League Collectible Toy Cars via Caltex JOURNEY TM Card


The Justice League Cars promotion is now ongoing for Caltex JOURNEY Card or B Infinite card members. This promotion, which runs from now until 31 January, 2018, offers six (6) Justice League mini-figure heroes and their custom cars. This could be something collectible for those who are DC Comics movie fans and also Caltex customers out there who would like to just buy or redeem something different.

Volkswagen and Lazada Malaysia's Collaboration To Sell Limited Edition Beetles A Roaring Success - All 12 Sold Out In 20 Minutes


The future just arrived. Volkswagen and Lazada Malaysia have sold out all 12 units of the limited edition Beetles within 20 minutes of it being open for bookings. The 12 units of Beetles were offered through Lazada's online portal at a retail price of RM112,112 (before registration and taxes) and one had to place their booking (and its fee) through the website which twelve or so people did.

BMW Group Malaysia Introduces The New BMW and MINI Service Online - Schedule Your Servicing Via Their Website

BMW Group Malaysia has announced what it considers to be the country's first online service scheduling system for BMW and MINI customers. With this, customers can schedule the service needs for their vehicles directly at their preferred authorised dealership via the BMW Malaysia and MINI Malaysia website. 

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.