The All-New Third Generation BMW X3 Has Been Launched - First Deliveries Scheduled For July, 2018 & It Will Be Priced Around RM320,000+

Another day, another SUV or crossover vehicle is launched. The future is definitely the Sports Utility Vehicle, or, according to BMW, it can also be a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). This time around,  BMW Group Malaysia has introduced the All-New Third Generation, BMW X3. This time around, it will be locally assembled here in Malaysia. A first for the X3 range of vehicles. Deliveries for this locally assembled X3 will commence in July, 2018 with an estimated price of RM320,000.

Modenas & Bajaj's Latest Collaboration - The MODENAS Dominar D400 Sports Tourer is Set To Add More Spice To The Malaysian Motorcycle Market

Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (MODENAS) has their launched the highly anticipated MODENAS Dominar D400 sports tourer. This is the fourth motorcycle to be launched under Modenas's tie up with India motorcycle manufacturer Bajaj. The first three being the highly popular Modenas Pulsar 200 (NS200 and RS200) series and V15 street bike model. The Dominar D400 is aimed at bringing the sports touring culture to Malaysia by offering the combination of satisfying power for short sprints and smooth power delivery for long distance touring as well as the all important affordable price factor in one package. 

The Range Rover Velar is Now On Sale - Prices Start at RM529,800++ [with short video]

What I think is the most beautiful SUV in recent years has just been launched in Malaysia. It isn't just me saying that the New Range Rover Velar is gorgeous, but it did win the Car Design of the Year at the 2018 World Car Awards recently. So my thoughts on its looks are somewhat justified, yes? First launched in early 2017, it finally makes it to our shores. Better late than never.

The Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.2L Is A More Affordable Ranger Wildtrak Option - Now Available in Malaysia With Prices Starting From RM127,888 Onwards

The Ford Ranger Wildtrak now comes with the smaller 2.2liter engine! Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia, have launched the Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.2L in Malaysia. So basically those that oh, so badly want a Ranger Wildtrak but have always felt that running a large 3.2liter engine was hard for them to stomach can now go out and buy one today. It is priced from RM127,888 in Peninsular Malaysia and from RM133,888 for Sabah & Sarawak, before insurance.

Trucks: The Volvo FL Electric Has Been Launched - Volvo Trucks First All-Electric Truck For Commercial Use

Volvo Trucks have introduced the Volvo FL Electric for sale over in Europe. This is the truck manufacturer's first all-electric truck for commercial use and could be the first manufacturer offering a zero emissions commercial vehicle that can easily be bought and run. The FL Electric is based on the Volvo FL series of trucks and its main applications in urban distribution as well as refuse operations. The FL Electric which will start sales and series production in Europe next year and Volvo Trucks will be at the forefront in coming up with solutions for electrified goods transport in cities with this offering.

Perodua Will Continue To Supply Parts For The Previous Generation Myvi And Other Perodua Models Too

Perodua have announced that they will continue their spare parts support their second-generation Myvi for a while longer. This commitment was made when they officially opened a new parts production line dedicated to the second-generation Myvi. The plant is operated by Perodua vendor IQM Sdn Bhd at its Proton City, Tanjung Malim facility. The plant currently produces body components including hoods, doors, fenders, quarter panels and roofs for the second generation Myvi.

Industry News: NAZA Group Updates - Naza Italia Gets a New Chairman & Naza Automotive Manufacturing Gets a New CEO

Naza Italia Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Naza Corporation Holdings, which is the official distributors of Ferrari and Maserati in Malaysia have appointed YTM Dato’ Tunku Shazuddin Ariff Ibni Sultan Sallehuddin to its Board of Directors as the company’s Chairman. Additionally, Groupe PSA the joint venture partner of Naza Corporation Holdings also announced Laurence Noël as Chief Executive Officer of the Naza Automotive Manufacturing (NAM) plant in Gurun, Kedah.

New Shell Malaysia Official Online Store Opens on 11street - Purchase and Redeem Genuine Shell Helix oil Change Service packages Online

Shell Malaysia has officially launched its Shell Malaysia Official Online Store on 11street. Those of you who are unaware,  11street is one of those online marketplace that offers a variety of products at competitive prices. This is Shell Malaysia's second online outlet as the company strives to push into the online shopping experience even more. This makes buying genuine Shell Helix oil change service packages (inclusive of your choice of Shell Helix oil, oil filter and labour charges) so much easier as it can be pre-paid and scheduled totally online - www.11street.my/promotion-page/shell-official-store.

Scania Group President and CEO, Henrik Henriksson Was In Town - We Had a Session on the Shift Towards a Sustainable Transport System...and More

Thursday, the 12th of April 2018 was quite an interesting and rare day for those of us who have been covering commercial vehicles. Scania Group President and CEO, Henrik Henriksson was in town and a few of us were invited to spend some time with him that afternoon. The short meet-up session at Scania's headquarters in Bukit Jelutong was the location and it was an opportunity which I would not have missed as it was a chance to delve further into a person who basically stands at the forefront of what is happening in the world of buses and trucks.

Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur Launches The Aston Martin DB11 V8 & The New Aston Martin Service Centre Located In Sg Buloh, Selangor

Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur has officially launched Aston Martin DB11 V8. The new grand tourer is now offered aside the DB11 V12 variant and offers a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 version instead. Still as stunning as ever it will allow the proposition of DB11 ownership for around RM1.8 million (after taxes & duties, GST but without insurance) instead of a little bit higher than before. Of course, if you must ask the price in the first place...

Mercedes-Benz Launches The EQ Brand For Their Hybrid Electric Cars - The C350e & E350e Now Designated EQ Power Models

 

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has officially launched the EQ brand here in Malaysia. With this new brand into the Mercedes-Benz portfolio,  the plug-in hybrid models of E 350 e and C 350 e now being designated as EQ Power models. The EQ Power brand will eventually pave the way for EQ, a title reserved solely for a range of pure electric vehicles in the future. These future range of cars will be based on the Generation EQ concept car introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 2016.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Records Strong First Quarter 2018 Sales Performance

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) had announced that a total of 3,335 of their premium passenger cars were sold in the first quarter of 2018. This is a double digit growth for the marque where they've achieve growth of 13.2 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2017. Aside from that announcement which somehow shows a Malaysia which seems wanted a lot more Mercedes-Benz, MBM also officially launched the EQ brand  with the plug-in hybrid models of E 350 e and C 350 e now being designated as EQ Power models as well as officially opening the new EQ branded charging stations at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur yesterday (this is reported in a follow-up article here).

Super Busy Event Filled Day Today - Mercedes-Benz in the morning, Scania afternoon & Aston Martin in the evening

Today was one of those hectic days. Attended the Mercedes-Benz 1st Quarter 2018 media briefing and the launch of their EQ sub-brand for hybrid and electric powered vehicles. The event was held at Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur. It was also a record first quarter in sales for them as people are buying Mercedes in record numbers.

PROTON's Facebook Poll To Name Their New SUV Receives Overwhelming Response

And meanwhile.... the Facebook poll launched by PROTON inviting the people to vote for the name of its upcoming and first SUV has attracted a heck of a lot of response for far. According to Proton, as at Wednesday 11th April 2018, more than 69,000 Facebook users had taken the poll while the accompanying video has been viewed over 165,000 times. More than a thousand people also shared the content on their own personal pages. 

The Specs For The Soon To Be Launched Range Rover Velar Has Been Announced By Land Rover Malaysia

Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia have revealed the specifications, features and key equipment of the very, very soon to be launched Range Rover Velar. They are extremely thrilled to share more details of what could be Range Rover's most desirable new car in recent years. Bar the excitement it had managed to achieve with the very unique Range Rover Evoque that is. BUT, I like this more...a LOT more.

KONI Shock Absorbers Launches Its New Special Active Damper Line of Products

KONI Shock Absorbers, that well known brand in the field of vehicle suspension have launched their new Special Active damper product line. This latest KONI shock absorber will actually recognize the road condition and the driving style to provide better ride and handling. The KONI Special Active line will start going on sale right around now and should make it to South East Asian shores soon.

All-New Hyundai NEXO Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle and Hyundai Kona Subcompact SUV Honored with THE Prestigious Red Dot Award 2018

Two of Hyundai Motor's vehicles have won at the Red Dot Design Awards 2018. These are the Hyundai NEXO Fuel Cell vehicle and the Hyundai Kona subcompact SUV. The Red Dot Design Award is recognized as one of the better recognised global awards for high quality design and the winners are awarded by a jury consisting of high profile designers, professors and journalists. The 2018 contest attracted entries from 59 countries, making the Red Dot Award the largest product competition in the world.

Contest: Buy Shell Advance Engine Oil and Stand a Chance to Win A Ducati Monster 797

It seems that it is the season for contests. We have featured quite a few contests these past few weeks and here is one more from Shell Malaysia. This time, under their Shell Advance motorcycle engine oil, Shell Malaysia is giving you a chance to win a RM56,000 Ducati Monster 797 as the Grand Prize in its Shell Advance Buy & Win Consumer Contest this year. Time to stock up on Shell Advance engine oil folks!

Jaguar F-Pace 2.0L Ingenium SUV is On Sale In Malaysia - Prices Start from RM425,800 Onwards

The Jaguar Land Rover’s F-Pace 2.0L Ingenium SUV has been officially launched in Malaysia after making its local debut at Jaguar's recent Malaysian leg of 'The Art of Performance' South East Asian tour recently. This premium SUV will be available in three variants - the F-Pace Prestige, R-Sport (Mid-Spec) and R-Sport (Hi-Spec). This is Jaguar's first SUV and this version packs a road tax friendly 2.0liter engine. It will be priced from RM425,800 onwards.

Motorsport: The Final Races of Formula 4 South East Asia Championship (F4 SEA) 2017-2018 Season Will Happen at Sepang This Weekend - 13th-15th April 2018

This weekend, the 13th to the 15th of April 2018, is the grand final of the second season of the Formula 4 South East Asia Championship (F4 SEA). F4 SEA is a race series which is certified by the FIA and will take place at the Sepang International Circuit, alongside the Blancpain GT race series. As you can see, the Sepang Circuit still has a lot of racing events lined up.