Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Announces Record Sales, Service and Vehicle Financing Figures for 2017 - Another Fabulous Year For Them With 12,045 Cars Sold!

Goodness! Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has actually done it again in terms of their sales performance for 2017. The premium automaker actually sold 12,045 vehicles last year which translates to a total market share of 2.3%. In aftersales the company also serviced 128,072 vehicles and also tops out in the customer satisfaction index for aftersales. In the financial services sector, Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia actually finances 4 out of ever 10 Mercedes-Benz vehicles with a total portfolio of RM2.2Billion. Massive numbers considering what some people are saying about how tough 2017 was.

Naza Kia Launches The All-New Kia Picanto - Currently The Only Non-National A-Segment Contender On Sale Today

Naza Kia Malaysia have moved into overdrive for the new year. They recently launched the CKD variant of the Kia Grand Carnival MPV and now, from something big, they've launched the all-new Kia Picanto. This is currently the only non-national car brand competing in the small city car or A segment here in Malaysia. You've got to hand it to Naza Kia Malaysia for having a model in all the worthy segments.

Caltex Havoline® Introduces Its New and Improved Range of Motorcycle & Scooter Engine Oils for Urban Riders

Chevron Malaysia Limited, who markets and sells petroleum based products under the Caltex brand here in Malaysia has launched Caltex Havoline's latest generation of motorcycle oils.  The new range of motorcycle oils consists of the brand's flagship oil, the Havoline Super 4T Fully Synthetic SAE 5W-40 product as well as other motorcycle and scooter engine oils across its synthetic and mineral grades suitable for the road and traffic conditions facing harsh traffic conditions in today's urban environment.

Naza Kia Introduces The Locally Assembled (CKD) Kia Grand Carnival - Better Equipment With The Same Prices

Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of Kia here in Malaysia has officially introduced the locally assembled (CKD) version of the good looking Kia Grand Carnival MPV. According to them, the feature laden people carrier is sold at the same price as before but it comes with a lot more additional equipment.

Offers & Promotions: Volkswagen Malaysia's 'Leaders of the Pack' Chinese New Year Campaign Is ON

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia has announced its 'Leaders of the Pack' Chinese New Year sales campaign. Book and register a Volkswagen car by the 28th of February 2018 and you will be receiving a free 'Liquid Gold' Petrol Card worth a very auspicious RM1,188. If that amount of petrol was put into a Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI, it would be able to do more than 10,000km worth of travel. 

Analysis: Proton Sold 70,991 Cars in 2017 - More Improvements To Come In 2018

It seems that PROTON has managed to somewhat stem the tide in terms of overall falling sales over the past two years or so. The Malaysian car manufacturing company recorded an overall sale of 70,991 units for 2017. Whilst this was a slight drop from the previous year - 72,291 units in 2016, the actual facts behind the figures show a positive outcome for Proton rather a totally negative one.

Offers & Promotions: Ford - Sime Darby Auto Connexion Dishes Out Value Deals This Chinese New Year 2018

The authorised distributors of Ford here in Malaysia, Sime Darby Auto Connexion have just announced their Lunar New Year aka Chinese New Year Festive promotions. They are offering very good deals for all their vehicles - the Ford Ranger, Fiesta and Focus can be had at attractive prices once rebates are factored in. 

Offers & Promotions: Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Are Having Their Chinese New Year Offers, Contest & Roadshows From Now Till 14th February 2018

More news on Chinese New Year 2018 offers and promotions folks! This time, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia, have announced their festive goodies if you buy a car from them from now until 14th of February 2018. So technically if you don't celebrate CNY you could buy a Mitsubishi for Valentine's Day. 

Offers & Promotions: Chinese New Year Festive Promo By Proton Cars Have Started - Discounts of Between RM3,500 to RM13,888 For Selected Models

Proton has kick started the Chinese New Year festive promotion for their cars. The company is giving out  prosperity discounts* for all Proton vehicle models. Proton will give up to RM3,500* for a Saga, up to RM4,500* for a Persona, up to RM5,000* for an Iriz, up to RM5,500* for an Exora and up to RM13,888* for a Perdana. Terms and conditions apply or course.

No. You Cannot Buy A Proton Car With Bitcoin - Dealer Who Advertised As Such Suspended

Bitcoin seems to be on people's mind these days. People are thinking that this virtual money can buy a lot of things even here in Malaysia until PROTON has decided to clarify on the matter. The whole thing became a bit of a viral hoo-haa because one PROTON dealer claimed that you could actually buy a Proton car using Bitcoin. This isn't the case folks. And the dealer has been suspended! So you CANNOT buy a Proton Iriz, Persona, Saga, Perdana, Ertiga with Bitcoin okay?

The MINI Clubman Sterling Edition Gets Reintroduced by MINI Malaysia Due to Popular Demand

MINI Malaysia has announced the return of the New MINI Clubman Sterling Edition This is a special limited run units with only 40 units available exclusively online for booking at mini.my/clubman-sterling. This follows the successful delivery of the first 20 units made available last year which sold out in within two weeks of being offered by MINI Malaysia exclusively via online booking.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS MALAYSIA Launches the CKD Version of the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4L AWD

The locally assembled (CKD) version of the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4L has been launched. This brings down the asking price for the SUV down from RM171,000+ to around RM155,000+ (before factoring in insurance). You're essentially getting it for RM10,000 cheaper approximately for the same car.

CYCLE & CARRIAGE BINTANG BECOMES THE LARGEST NETWORK OF DAIMLER AG CERTIFIED ‘CENTRE OF COMPETENCE’ IN MALAYSIA

Nestled near the foothills of Batu Caves is Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad's (Cycle Carriage Bintang) Mercedes-Benz Service Center. This Mercedes-Benz service center has been recognised by Daimler AG as one of their highest-ranking centres for collision repairs for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the world. This little bit of trivia comes from the fact that Cycle Carriage Bintang they've become the largest network of Daimler AG certified 'Centre of Competence'  for Body and Paint Collision Repair Facilities here in Malaysia.

Trucks & Happenings: Volvo Trucks Malaysia Launches Road Safety Programme For Cyclists - 'See and Be Seen'

Volvo Trucks recently launched a global programme – See and Be Seen – aimed at creating road safety awareness for cyclists. The launch took place in Hin Hua High School, Klang where the event was held as part of the school's 70th anniversary celebrations. The Malaysian leg of the programme was launched during a scouting skills competition & campfire event where 800 scouts from all over Malaysia took part. 

New Colours For The 2018 Ford Ranger - Meteor Grey for the Wildtrak and Cool White for the FX4

Ford's official distributor in Malaysia has announced limited edition colour variants of the 3.2liter Ford Ranger Wildtrak and the 2.2liter Ranger FX4. These new limited edition colour variants usher in the new year for Ford and Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC). The Wildtrak gets Meteor Grey, which is a dark, dark grey, and the FX4 gets a while called Cool White, which you can see in the photo above. 

Third Generation KIA PICANTO to be Launched on the 10th of January 2018!

NAZA Kia is set to launch the third generation Kia Picanto on the 10th of January 2018 - only a week to be exact. This comes just after its preview at many Kia Red Cube showrooms nationwide as well as its preview at the recent Malaysia Autoshow 2017. [UPDATE - The launch article is here]

UMW Toyota Has Started Taking Orders For The Upcoming Facelifted 2018 Toyota Vios

This is an interesting bit for the passenger car industry here. When Toyota, or its Japanese counterpart Honda launch their latest B segment sedan here, everyone sits up at takes notice. So take note as UMW Toyota Motor has just announced that they've started taking bookings for the facelifted Toyota Vios.

Spotted For Sale: 2007 Audi A4 S Line aka White Angel - How Do They Come Up With These Names???

Well, the first question that begs asking is that what the heck is an Audi 'White Angel'? The answer to this is the white Audi A4 S Line from 2007 which you see above. The owner who wants to sell it off calls it 'White Angel'. Must be one heck of an Audi A4.

Industry News: Bentley Kuala Lumpur Appoints LAB Group As Their PR & Media Communications Agency

It has been announced that the LAB Group will be handling all PR and media communications duties, as well as media activity for Bentley Kuala Lumpur. Being the newly appointed partner to one of the best brands in the world in terms of luxury transportation, LAB will be entrusted with a whole lot of responsibility in terms of marketing and promoting Bentley Kuala Lumpur to Bentley owners, the Malaysian public and the media too.

Offers & Promotions: Volkswagen Offers Three (3) Years / 45,000km FREE Maintenance Programme For All New Volkswagens Purchased Beginning 1st January 2018

Alright, future Volkswagen owners rejoice! Slightly, at least for the first three years of purchase anyway as Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced the introduction of a Three Year Or 45,000km (which ever comes first) FREE maintenance programme for any new, bought from an authorised dealer, Volkswagen car registered from 1st January 2018 onwards! Total peace of mind for three years in terms of use.