Trucks: Tenaga Nasional Berhad Purchases More UD heavy-duty Quester Trucks For its Fleet

Recently, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Fleet Management Department has placed an order of nine units of heavy-duty UD Quester 8-litre rigid trucks. This brings the total number of UD Trucks operated by TNB, the national electricity provider, to 40 UD trucks.  UD Trucks and sole distributor partner Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE)  held a truck key handover ceremony to mark this milestone at the TNB headquarters.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia Reveals The 'WILD' Package for the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4TSI Comfortline

We've just published our Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4TSI Highline with optional accessories review both in written and video format and lo and behold, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) comes out with a new, optional accessory package for the Tiguan 1.4TSI Comfortline variant. It must be some kind of coincidence. Anyway, the new package for the Tiguan Comfortline is called the 'WILD' Package.

Trucks: TATA with DRB-HICOM Launches the TATA Super Ace One Ton Mini-Truck in Malaysia

TATA Motors launched the Tata Super Ace 1 ton mini truck yesterday at the Setia City Convention Centre at an event that is deemed to mark an even greater working relationship between Tata Motors and DRB-Hicom, its authorised distributor in Malaysia. The Tata Super Ace will be marketed and sold by DRB-HICOM Commercial Vehicles Sdn Bhd and will cost RM46,990 onwards making it one of the most affordable and robust mini trucks in the market.

MINI Malaysia Launches The Locally Assembled MINI Cooper S Countryman Sports - A Sporty Countryman From RM245,888 Onwards

After unveiling the MINI Countryman Plug-In Hybrid and while the photographers, journalists and other social media influencers were busy hovering around the first MINI hybrid car sold in Malaysia, MINI Malaysia, then revealed to those present the New MINI Cooper S Countryman Sports. It will also be locally assembled in Malaysia and will cost RM245,888 before insurance and other options. This whilst having the legendary 'Cooper S' moniker is actually less powerful than the eAll4 or hybrid all-wheel drive Countryman Plug-In Hybrid and sits beneath it in the Malaysian MINI Countryman line-up.

The New Locally Assembled MINI Countryman Plug-In Hybrid is Launched - RM 255,888 Onwards

The New MINI Countryman Plug-In Hybrid has been launched for the Malaysian market. The premium Sports Activity Vehicle is the first Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle from MINI and takes advantage of the locally assembled Energy Efficient Vehicle tax and excise duty options which has allowed MINI Malaysia to bring in a super efficient, highly specified car to be sold here at a price of RM255,888 onwards.

Upcoming Event: The BMW Motorrad Nightfuel 2018 is Happening This 7th April 2018 at The Putrajaya Recreational Airport - Live Music, Food, Games & Motorcycles

Making Life a Ride is the theme for BMW Motorrad Malaysia's 4th BMW Motorrad Nightfuel event this coming Saturday, 7th April at the Putrajaya Recreational Airport. BMW Motorrad Malaysia promises a night of music, fun and food as well as BMW motorcycles of course! The event is open to all BMW Motorrad owners and there is also a convoy where further details can be found at authorised dealers.

Contest: You Are Invited To Vote The Name Of PROTON's First SUV & Win Prizes Worth Over RM100,000!

PROTON had launched an online poll recently where all Malaysians are invited to vote for the name of its first SUV. You know, the Geely Boyue based SUV that is scheduled to be launched at the end of this year. The online poll will run for one month on the official PROTON Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ProtonCarsOfficial) and is open to all Malaysians with no strings attached. You don't have to buy a car or anything from them to participate!

Lucky Volkswagen Malaysia Winner Mohamad Syazwan Will Head For The Wörthersee GTI Festival 2018

Mohamad Syazwan bin Mohamad Naim is one lucky fella! Last saturday, he beat two other finalists and won the grand prize of an all-expense trip to the Wörthersee GTI Festival in Austria, courtesy of the Wörthersee GTI contest organised by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) in conjunction with the Malaysian launch of the new, facelifted Volkswagen Golf which many enthusiasts call the Golf Mk7.5.

Motorsport: A Fabulous Ending To The First Toyota Vios Challenge Race Series - The Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival Is A Success for UMW Toyota

The first ever Vios Challenge season here in Malaysia recently concluded at the final races on the 24th and 25th of March 2018. It was a satisfying end to the one make series which can be said to be quite an effort for a car manufacturer. Whilst increasing the profile of the simple Toyota Vios by making it into a racing car, it is also a noble initiative by Toyota Malaysia to introduce grassroot racing to the general population. 

Test Drive (with Video) : 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI Highline With Optional Accessories - Revisiting the Tiguan

I was offered another go at the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI recently. Those that follow this blog would remember that I actually wrote about this in April last year (2017). I initially road tested the Tiguan then during the media drive in conjunction with its Malaysian launch. I came away satisfied with its overall feel and performance to say the least. Somehow, I now found myself in another one courtesy of the friendly people at Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia. This time its a 2017-2018 Malaysian specced Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI Highline edition. 

BMW Group Malaysia and Dealer Tian Siang Premium Auto Unveil i Charging Stations in Ipoh, Perak

BMW Group Malaysia and their dealers in Ipoh, Tian Siang Premium Auto, recently unveiled three new BMW i Charging Stations at the WEIL Hotel in Ipoh, Perak. This makes ownership of a BMW plug-in hybrid car a little better if you live in Ipoh or are visiting the capital city of the state of Perak. It also further demonstrates BMW's commitment towards their Future Mobility ideals here in Malaysia.

The Malaysia Autoshow 2018 Is An Upcoming Motorshow That Should Not Be Missed - Scheduled For The 26 - 29 April, 2018

There is a major motorshow which will be held in a few weeks time here in Malaysia folks. This is the fourth edition of the annual Malaysia Autoshow organised by Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) and will be held from 26 th to 29 th April, 2018 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS). This round of the Malaysia Autoshow continues in the footsteps of the previous Malaysia Autoshow in 2017 which recorded over 250,000 visitors. Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) is confident to attract more visitors to this year’s event, which promises a diverse and immersive automotive experience for all visitors.

PROTON Continues its Turnaround with More Dealers Upgrading their Outlets & also a Trip To Geely's Facilities in China

PROTON's turnaround process is continuing at a slow and steady pace. Recently the company had announced that 10 more of its dealers will be upgrading their outlets to 3S and 4S. This follows the earlier two batches which were held in December 2017 and January 2018.

Happenings: At the MAI Auto Festival 2018 in Bagan Datuk, Perak - 30th March to 1st April, 2018

The Malaysia Automotive Institute held the MAI Auto Festival 2018 which took place from March 30 to earlier today, at SMK Hutan Melintang, Bagan Datuk, Perak. It was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB. Dato' Seri DiRaja Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, yesterday where he also gave away the main prize for the lucky draw which was a Perodua Axia.

Renault Koleos Signature - A More Premium Variant of The Koleos 2WD is Now Available in Malaysia

TC Euro Cars (TCEC), the authorised distributor of Renault vehicles in Malaysia, have announced another variant in the Malaysian Renault Koleos lineup - the Renault Koleos Signature. This is a a new two-wheel drive (2WD) variant of Renault’s flagship D-segment SUV and it is now available for booking at all Renault branch showrooms nationwide. Prices of this new variant sits somewhere in between the Koleos 2WD and the Koleos 4WD, at RM198,800 (on-the-road inclusive of GST, without insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia and private registration) onwards.

Range Rover Velar is the World Car Design of the Year at the 2018 World Car Awards - Malaysian Preview in April 2018!

The Range Rover Velar has won the World Car Design of the Year title at the 2018 World Car Awards. It may be only the second most affordable Range Rover in the Range Rover lineup, after the Range Rover Evoque, it looks every bit a worthy edition. But whilst this bit of news deserves to be celebrated, another little bit of news is interesting for those who would want to own the Velar here in Malaysia. It will be reaching Malaysia sometime in April 2018 and it is local distributors Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia have already announced that they are taking bookings for the good looking SUV!

Volkswagen Malaysia Has Announced A Service Maintenance Schedule Revision For Volkswagen Cars - More Ownership Cost Savings In The Long Run

Good news for all Volkswagen owners out there! Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced a revision on the Service Maintenance Schedule for Volkswagen cars. The new Service Maintenance Schedule will be effective beginning the 1st of April 2018 and according to VPCM, it can offer up to 26% savings for Volkswagen owners (if calculated based on a 5 year or 75,000km duration. This revision will be implemented mainly due to extended replacement intervals of certain components. 

Contest: Win An EMEL Edition Renault Captur - The Grand Prize in the EMEL ColourfulRaya Contest 2018

TC Euro Cars (TCEC), the authorised dealers of Renault vehicles in Malaysia, today announced the COLOURFULRAYA CONTEST 2018. This is a collaboration with local fashion label EMEL where a special EMEL edition Renault Captur will be given away as the grand prize.The EMEL Captur is an Ivory (body) / Diamond Black (roof) in a one-of-a-kind lace print livery on the outside that reflects the EMEL Raya 2018 Collection theme of Chantilly lace. #ColourfulRaya

SDS Bakeries Sdn Bhd Wins Grand Prize of a Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 and a Trip to Japan in the 2017/2018 FUSO Diamond Contest Grand Draw

Buy a truck and win a heck of a lot. This seems to be the what happens when you buy a FUSO  truck (or more) and you then get to participate in a lucky draw like the recently concluded 2017/2018 FUSO Diamond Contest Grand Draw. Organised by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBM CV), the Grand Draw’s ultimate prize or prizes, which is a Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 and a trip to Japan was won by SDS Bakeries Sdn Bhd. 

Toyota Announces Special Service Campaign Expansion For Some Toyota Vios, Corolla Altis and Alphard Sold In Malaysia

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), the official distributor of Toyota vehicles in Malaysia has announced an expansion of the Special Service Campaign (SSC) to replace the inflator modules of the front passenger side airbag to certain Toyota Vios, Corolla Altis and Alphard sold in Malaysia. A total of around 21,000 vehicles are involved in this service campaign. These are the above vehicles which were manufactured from Jan 2013 to Dec 2014 and sold by UMWT. This SSC is  another expansion of the earlier campaigns announced by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC).