MBf Automobile Sdn Bhd Becomes A Naza Kia Dealer With Two New MBf Dealerships Coming in 2018 & 2019

The MBf Group has decided to make a comeback into the auto industry. They have chosen to work with Naza Kia Malaysia (NKM), the official distributor of KIA vehicles in Malaysia and become a Kia dealer with their first dealership opening by the third quarter of 2018 and a flagship store by mid-2019. 

MERCEDES-BENZ MALAYSIA Announces The Launch of the Locally Assembled Mercedes-AMG C 43 & GLC 43

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia have created local history by offering locally assembled Mercedes-AMG C 43 performance 4 door sedan and GLC 43 performance SUV. This is the only brand right now who have done so and it is definitely a historic milestone. Priced at RM408,888 for the C43 and RM468,888 for the GLC 43, these offer a pretty stupendous performance to value ratio in the segment that they are in. 

Perodua Bezza GXtra Launched at the Malaysia Autoshow 2018 - New Improved 1.0liter Variant Replaces Previous Standard G Variant

The base specification Perodua Bezza 1.0 Standard G variant has now been replaced by the Perodua Bezza GXtra. The newly improved base model Bezza was launched at the Malaysia Autoshow 2018 yesterday and will be offered at an introductory price of RM35,500 for the manual and RM37,500 for the automatic, on-the-road before insurance in Peninsular Malaysia.

New Volkswagen Golf R-Line Unveiled at the Malaysia Autoshow 2018 - A Sportier Entry Level Golf, Priced at RM166,990++

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has unveiled the new 2018 Volkswagen Golf R-Line on the first day of the Malaysia Autoshow 2018 which will run through this weekend (26-29th April 2018). This rounds off the newly facelifted Golf family line-up for Malaysia. Showing its face for the first time in Malaysia, the Golf R-Line is the sportier of the two 1.4liter Golf variants sold here.

Peugeot 5008 SUV Lsunched - Prices For This 7 Seater Starts at Rm 173,888++

The Peugeot 5008 SUV is all new and it has just been launched for the Malaysian market by Nasim Sdn Bhd, the official distributor for the Peugeot brand here. The All-New Peugeot 5008 SUV takes over from its 5008 MPV predecessor. It was first unveiled at the end of 2016 with European sales beginning in Spring of 2017. What was previously a 7 seater Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV), it is now a large, uniquely styled C segment 7-seater SUV. Prices for this new SUV start at RM173,888 (before insurance) in Peninsular Malaysia. It will be sold in four colours Emerald Crystal, Amazonite Grey, Nera Black and Pearlescent White and it is currently on display in showrooms nationwide.

Hap Seng Trucks Distribution Sdn Bhd has acquired Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBM CV)

There seems to have been a big turn of events in the world of commercial vehicles. The Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBM CV) business has been acquired by Hap Seng Trucks Distribution Sdn Bhd. What this means is that everything that used to be handled by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, via MBM CV is now handled by Hap Seng Trucks Distribution. This includes handling the import of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles (trucks, etc), the local assembly, the wholesale distribution and aftersales service of Mercedes-Benz and FUSO commercial vehicles in Malaysia. 

Alternative Fuels: MN FUEL SOLUTIONS Introduces Its New Emulsified Diesel Products – KLEEN DIESEL W10 & W20.

Recently, MN Fuel Solutions Sdn. Bhd, a Malaysian based company had launched something called emulsified diesel under their own brand name which is Kleen Diesel. Now before we move on further, we should describe what emulsified diesel is as this is the first time Motoring-Malaysia has published anything about it and this could be the first time many of you non-technical, non-industry people have heard of such a diesel product.

Mercedes-Benz Unveils The China Only A-Class L Sedan Variant - Let's Hope It Gets a Global Launch Soon!

Mercedes-Benz have revealed a production version of the A-Class Sedan on the eve of Beijing's Auto China 2018 motor show. The A-Class L Sedan variant is made in China for the China market. I hope this is only something temporary as there is talk that the sedan will be launched globally sometime at the end of this year as a 2019 model. But for now, China, being the largest automobile market in the world takes priority and gets something which is typically China market, a 'L' or long wheelbase version of the smallest sized car sold as a Mercedes-Benz.

#SHELLSELAMATSAMPAI Road Safety Campaign Targets Motorcyclists & Youth

Shell Malaysia Road Safety Movement or in the era of hashtags, the #ShellSelamatSampai (#SSS) is a Shell Malaysia CSR programme. The programme is all about road safety awareness and behavioural change among motorcyclists and the youth, who are said to have the highest fatality rate in road accidents in Malaysia. So for 2018, Shell Malaysia has launched another round of it this #SSS campaign with four major programmes aimed at putting through the importance of road safety among the target audience. 

Modified Cars: Chelsea Truck Company Big Foot Edition Land Rover Defender - Those Tyres Are To Die For

 

Recently it has been like the whole passenger car industry is just coming out with SUVs or pick up trucks rather than normal cars these days. It started off with our review of the Volkswagen Tiguan Highline, then BMW Malaysia launched some Sport Activity Vehicles - the X2 and X3 here , the Range Rover Velar was launched, the Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.2 and I also put on a video or two on the Haval H2 SUV. Then I remember my short video on the Toyota Fortuner at the GAZOO Racing Festival too. So let's continue by featuring the Chelsea Truck Company Big Foot Edition Land Rover Defender.

Public Service Announcement by Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Malaysia - Don't let anything stop you from voting this GE 14!

In conjunction with the upcoming 14th Malaysian General Elections, aka GE 14, Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Malaysia (Bosch AA) has collaborated with Malaysia's lip sync queen, Kak Girl. They've produced a short video to remind voters to get their car batteries checked for safe travels and avoid car break downs which may interrupt voters from going to their polling stations. This is especially aimed at those who actually go back to their home towns and vote.

Upcoming Events: PROTON Together with Karamjit Singh and James Veerapen to Offer Taxi-rides & More at the Malaysia Autoshow 2018

More on the Malaysia AutoShow 2018 that will be held on the 26th to the 29th of April 2018 at MAEPS, Serdang. PROTON will be putting on some activities to those who attend the Autoshow. They are roping in star drivers Karamjit Singh and James Veerapen to take those interested on taxi rides with them...high speed ones of course. The star drivers and joy rides are just part of the immersive experience that PROTON will offer at the show which also includes their efforts in motorsport, awarding gift vouchers and more.

Grand Prize Winner of Caltex's “Wave and Win” Contest Drives Away With a Brand New Mercedes-Benz C200 AMG Line

Caltex's “Wave and Win” contest, held in conjunction with its partnership with Visa has found a winner. Mr. Gary Yeap Zak Wang of Penang, who used his Visa payWave for a transaction at a Caltex station managed to win a brand new Mercedes-Benz C200 AMG Line. All he did was use the convenient contactless Visa payWave payment system which is available at all Caltex stations nationwide. 

Truck News: Isuzu Malaysia Conducts Special Gathering For Malaysian Truck Body Builders

Bodybuilding isn't just for human body building. If you are in the trucking industry it also means customising  cargo carrying bodies for trucks. There are a select few of these coachbuilding or customised bodybuilders in the industry and truck and bus manufacturers depend on them to build up the bare truck or bus chassis. So recently, Isuzu Malaysia recently conducted a special gathering session for Isuzu truck bodybuilders, from 13 th to 14 th April 2018, at the Ombak Villa in Langkawi, Kedah to give them the opportunity to get to know the latest Isuzu has to offer in terms of their commercial vehicles and also get detailed product training.

Upcoming Events: The Malaysia Autoshow 2018 at MAEPS, Serdang on the 26th to 29th April 2018 -

We have mentioned this upcoming event before but since it is getting closer than ever, we thought that we'd like to mentioned about it again for the benefit of you readers out there. If you are in the Klang Valley this coming weekend, the Malaysia Autoshow 2018 will be on from the 26th to the 29th of April 2018 and there will be lots of things to see and do there. Take a look at the pics we have laid down below folks!

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.