Toyota C-HR Turbo Previewed By MyMotor - Parallel Imported C-HR is Now On Sale in Time for Chinese New Year [UPDATED - Video of the Preview]

I attended the a preview event of the Toyota C-HR 1.2 AWD in G-T and S-T variants held by MyMotor, an integrated online portal provider for vehicle ownership here in Malaysia. The MyEG owned company is trying to be the top online search and sales platform for vehicles here and they are now have these parallel import, or grey imported, 2016 and 2017 Toyota C-HR for sale just in time for the Chinese New Year festivities. [updated - There is a video of the preview below]

The Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Racing Experience Will Start At The Sepang International Circuit - Designed for Porsche Owners In Mind

Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) will be commencing the Cayman GT4 Clubsport Racing Experience at the Sepang International Circuit. Another new programme designed with Porsche owners who have some driving experience under their belt. You could say that the Cayman GT4 Clubsport Racing Experience is a unique, intermediate level, half-day track programme where they track with their own road car and later in a track prepared Porsche. 

Land Rover Defender V8 70th Edition - 150 Units Re-Engineered by Land Rover Classic for the Marque's 70th Anniversary - Malaysians Can Opt For The Last 12 Units of the Defender Double Cab 2.2

Jaguar Land Rover, under their Land Rover marque, has revealed some special Land Rover Defender in conjunction with the marque's 70th anniversary. Land Rover Classic will sell 150 specially chosen and  then re-engineered units of the iconic Defender in V8 form badged as the 70th Edition. This V8 powered Defender is the most powerful and fastest ever Defender created by Land Rover. Imagine a factory built Defender with a 0-60 (96kmh) mph time of 5.6 seconds. Amazing fast for a slab sided 4X4.

PROTON - Discounts Given To The Hokkien Association Not Extraordinary - I Agree As Many Dealerships Do That For Corporate, Bulk or Fleet Discounts

Recently there was some hoo-haa regarding PROTON Cars. The Chinese daily, Nanyang Siang Pau, recently published a story on the 18th of January 2018 highlighting a special promotion of around 10% per car for the Federation of Hokkien Association of Malaysia. Then some parties felt outraged that Proton, was now giving discounts to Chinese of Hokkien descent. People are so easily upset these days... until they forget that ALL car companies give special discounts to corporate sales, group purchases and fleet buyers.

Take Home A Michelin Man Collectible When You Purchase Michelin Tyres At TYREPLUS Outlets This Festive Season

TYREPLUS, the one-stop car care franchise founded by Michelin, have recently launched a new campaign in conjunction with this year's Chinese New Year festivities. For the upcoming festive period, TYREPLUS would like that motorists drop by and take a look at their products, especially their Michelin tyres and get your car looked at by their trained personnel before you take that holiday road trip. They will be giving away for free limited-edition Bibendum collectibles, while stocks last, to customers who purchase a minimum of two Michelin tyres.

Perodua Sold 204,900 Cars in 2017 - Aiming For 209,000 in 2018 - Details and More

Perodua has announced that they've sold more cars than their 2017 sales target of 202,000. The Malaysian compact car manufacturer sold 204,900 units and are now aiming to sell 209,000 for 2018. This is a target of 2% higher than the 204,900 cars sold last year and is based on Perodua's internal predictions where they expect the total industry sales volume to increase to 590,000 units this year.

UMW Toyota Starts Delivery Of The All-New 2018 Toyota Harrier In Malaysia - Priced from RM238,000 Onwards it is Better Than Buying a Grey Imported One

UMW Toyota has quietly started delivery of the new Toyota Harrier. This comes after its preview at the recent Malaysia Auto Show 2017 which was held in November last year. According to the official distributors of Toyota in Malaysia the first few units have already been delivered to their new owners. 

Perodua and Dealer, Yusmanida Auto, Officially Open Their New RM11million 3S Centre in Saujana Utama, Sungai Buloh

Perodua has a new 3S centre in Saujana Utama, Sungai Buloh. The brand new centre is operated by their dealer, Yusmanida Auto Sdn Bhd and was officially launched earlier today. It will cater all of Perodua sales, service and spare part needs of Perodua customers located within the surrounding area.

BMW launches the BMW 530e Sport with eDrive Technology Plug-In Hybrid - Priced at a Competitive RM343,800++

BMW Group Malaysia has unveiled the all-new BMW 530e Sport. The 2018 BMW 530e Sport (G30 series) is a hybrid vehicle fitted with BMW's eDrive Technology. It is also the fifth BMW iPerformance model to be launch and sold in Malaysia. With this new model, BMW is at the forefront of hybrid vehicles, especially plug-in hybrid models here in Malaysia. Very true as last year, 55% of BMW Group Malaysia's total sales volume was made up of BMW hybrid vehicles with eDrive Technology in them.

The All-New Volvo XC60 is Launched - XC60 T8 Twin Engine Inscription Plus, Inscription & XC60 T5 with Prices Starting at RM298,888 Onwards

I just got back from attending the all-new Volvo XC60 launch event which was held this morning at the Sheraton Hotel, Petaling Jaya. The mid-sized premium SUV was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2017 and it has now finally reached our shores. The interesting bit about this Malaysian specced XC60 is that the initial 100 or so fully imported units have been fully booked even though the SUV has just been launched. The next round of XC60 will be the locally assembled ones which will take full advantage of the Malaysian EnergyEfficient Vehicle (EEV) regulations and be priced from RM298,888 onwards.

Mitsubishi Triton Athlete Launched - New High Specification Variant Added To The Triton Line-Up With Mitsubishi Roadshows Nationwide Too!

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has officially launched the new Mitsubishi Triton Athlete 4x4 pick-up truck. The Triton Athlete is a new high specification variant added into the Malaysian Triton model line-up. It is only available in Black Mica and is made for ‘Everyday Athletes’ where, according to MMM,  it showcases the popular pick-up truck's agility and nimbleness to take on everyday road challenges. It also is priced similar to the Triton Adventure X, at RM126,990.00++.

Ride Sharing: Tips from GRAB Malaysia on How To Ride Share Safely

This festive season, GRAB, that Malaysian born ride sharing company, would like to share with you folks out there four important safety steps to ensure that you have a great Grab Ride Experience. They hope, and I also hope that the advise given in the pictorial would serve as a reminder to those who use ride sharing services. This also goes out to all other modes of public transport actually, but with more emphasis on Grab AND other companies which provide such services.

BMW Group Malaysia Sold 12,680 Units of BMW vehicles, MINI and BMW Motorrad In 2017 - Another Super Successful Year For the Premium Brand

BMW Group Malaysia has announced that the premium automotive manufacturer sold 12,680 units of BMW, MINI and BMW motorrad (motorcycle) vehicles in 2017. This was a jump of 16% compared to 2016 where the group sold 10,906 units in total. From 12,680 units of 2017, BMW cars  were the largest earners for the group with  10,618 units, followed by 1,010 MINI vehicles and this was followed by 1,052 units of its BMW motorcycles. 2017 was a good year for BMW here in Malaysia.

Lexus Malaysia Is Now Accepting Bookings For The Lexus NX300 and The Lexus RX350L

Lexus Malaysia has announced that all authorised Lexus Centres across Malaysia are now accepting orders for the 2018 Lexus NX300 and 2018 Lexus RX350L. These are Lexus' luxury crossovers and will be launched here very soon with one fully specced variant of the larger RX350L and four variants of the smaller NX300 SUVs. Those of you who cannot wait and wish to be among the first to own these new crossovers/SUVs can now place your orders.

Campaigns: Naza Kia Malaysia Continues Its East Coast Flood Relief Programme In Light Of Current Events

Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of KIA vehicles in Malaysia has announced that it is extending its flood relief programme as continuous effort on their part to address customers’ plight and urgent needs in light of the recent flash floods in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The offer has been extended from 10th of January to the 28th of February 2018.

Offers & Promotions: Renault 'Favours The Bold' Campaign Offers The Koleos, Captur & Fluence At Attractive Prices & More

Renault via their authorised distributors TC Euro Cars Sdn Bhd here in Malaysia have recently brought out the Renault 'Favours The Bold' Campaign for this festive season and to kick-start a new year. Through this campaign, you can purchase a brand new Renault Koleos, Captur or a Fluence with attractive packages.

Trucks: Isuzu Hands Over Its 100th Unit To Mighty Bakery Sdn Bhd

Isuzu Malaysia recently handed over its 100th truck to Mighty Bakery Sdn Bhd. The momentous occasion basically wrapped up another good year for the truck manufacturer here in Malaysia. The 100th Isuzu truck purchased by Mighty Bakery is the Isuzu N-Series 4-wheeler truck (NKR55UEEH-E) and it was part of the 16 units of the model registered by Mighty Bakery in 2017. 

The Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show Is Returning This 23rd November to 2nd December 2018 - Themed #BeyondMobility

2018 is shaping up to be quite a memorable year in terms of large scale motor shows here in Malaysia. The Malaysian Automotive Associacion (MAA) had announced recently that they will be organising the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) once again after a five year hiatus. The sales oriented motorshow is scheduled to be held from the 23rd of November to the 2nd of December 2018 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) Kuala Lumpur.

Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia Launches The Fifth Generation Land Rover Discovery - The 7 Seater SUV Is Priced From RM729,800

Jaguar Land Rover (Malaysia), or JLRM in short, has announced the launch of the new Land Rover Discovery. The fifth generation Discovery, or Disco as it is also called by its adoring fans was first launched way back in September of 2016. Sales for the full sized, three row, seven seater SUV started in February of last year and it is now finally on sale here in Malaysia after its local preview at the Malaysia Autoshow at the end of 2017 (photo below). 

Upcoming Events: MYPerodua Nation Carnival Will Be In Sungai Petani This 13th & 14th January - Lots of Offers, Activities and Things To Do This Weekend

The MYPerodua Nation sales carnival is back! This follows last year's extremely successful event which was held in Shah Alam. This time around, the MYPerodua Nation carnival is headed to Amanjaya Mall in Sungai Petani, Kedah on the 13th and 14th of January (just a day away folks!) where it will bring additional deals on top of Perodua's ongoing Happy New Ride campaign which currently offers a RM2,000 rebate for the Perodua Bezza G and Alza models as well as RM1,500 rebate for the Bezza Advance and Axia models.