Friday, May 11, 2018

The Ferrari Portofino is Unveiled - Ferrari's Latest V8 GT is Now in Malaysia


Today, Naza Italia, official importer and distributor of the Ferrari brand in Malaysia, unveiled Ferrari's latest V8 powered Grand Tourer - the Ferrari Portofino. The Portofino, was first revealed at the Frankfurt International Motor Show last year, is Ferrari's latest drop top, or convertible grand tourer and it offers a good mix in terms of luxury, performance, practicality and on-board comfort.

Offers & Promotions at the Naza Gaya Raya Autofair 2018 - On Till 30th June 2018 with Activities Happening this Mother's Day Weekend (12 & 13th May 2018)



From now until 30 th June, the Naza Gaya Raya Autofair 2018 will be happening. The autofair is organised in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya festivities. The Autofair will be offering a line-up of both cars and motorcycles with pretty good deals such as cash rebates, fast-loan approval, high trade-in value, free road tax and insurance, free maintenance service, vouchers, free gifts and free monthly installments for the vehicles based and subject to each individual brands. 

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Jalan Maarof, Bangsar Kuala Lumpur - The Morning After PRU14


The Malaysian General Election 14 happened yesterday and a surpring thing happened. The other side finally won. Anyway, today is a public holiday and I had to go out for a while this morning. Here are sime shots in and around Jalan the Bangsar area. Quiet like everyone is out of town. Anyway, an end to an era and the beginning of another!

Monday, May 07, 2018

Mitsubishi Raya Bonus 2018 is Now On Going - The Mitsubishi 'Always Ada Offer'



It is now Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia's turn to offer special Hari Raya promotion for the upcoming Raya 2018 festivities. The Mitsubishi 'Always Ada Offer' (ada = have) is now on until 30th June 2018 and it is offered to those who buy the Mitsubishi Outlander SUV, the Mitsubishi Triton pick--up truck and their Mitsubishi ASX Compact SUV.

Hyundai IONIQ, Toyota C-HR & Toyota Rush Awarded 5 Star ASEAN NCAP Safety Ratings - Announcement Held in Conjunction With the Opening of the MIROS Gallery



The ASEAN NCAP test programme continues where three cars were recently given the ASEAN NCAP 5 star rating for their crash test ratings. The New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) performed its latest crash tests exercise for the second quarter of 2018 on three models sold within the ASEAN region. The three models which were tested on their crash- worthiness were the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid (above), Toyota Rush and Toyota C-HR.

Sunday, May 06, 2018

Sunday Lite: The All New BMW X4 Sport Activity Vehicle Infographics




The thing about large companies is that most of the time they usually react slowly due to their size. Like lumbering super sized oil tankers, they could take months or even years to make a business decision to turnaround. But occasionally, they react like a speedboat and can turn almost instantly. Like the all-new BMW X4 sports SUV, or what they like to call SAV for Sport Activity Vehicle. They've actually come up with a whole new model just three years after the original X4 was launched. A total model change in three years is usually unheard of most of the time.

Friday, May 04, 2018

The Mazda Privilege Card Has Been Launched By Bermaz - Part of The Effort To Improve The Mazda Ownership Experience in Malaysia


The Mazda Privilege Card has just been launched by Bermaz, the authorised distributor of Mazda vehicles here in Malaysia. This new Mazda owners card is part of Bermaz's ongoing effort to improve the ownership  & after sales experience of Mazda owners here in Malaysia. The card is an extension of what they call the Mazda Peaceful Ownership Program. 

The ‘JALAN CERITA – RAMADAN BERSAMA TOYOTA’ Sales Campaign is Now On - Offers & Promos from UMW Toyota Motor For The Upcoming Hari Raya

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More Hari Raya promos are coming and here is another one. UMW Toyota Motor and their authorised dealers are having the ‘Jalan Cerita – Ramadan Bersama Toyota’ campaign for the month of May 2018.  Jalan Cerita - Ramadan Bersama Toyota basically means Story Line - Ramadan With Toyota. This specially Raya themed promo is where those that purchase Toyota vehicles during this period (until 31st May 2018) are given special offers including “Duit Raya” worth RM500 (for selected models).

New Sime Darby Auto Connexion Ford 3S Centre Opens in Kuching, Sarawak



Last week (27 April) marked the official opening of the Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC),  Ford dealer facility in Kuching, Sarawak. Built to Ford's global corporate identity (CI) standards, the Sime Darby Auto Connexion (Kuching) facility, as it is officially known as, is located at Rock Road and is a 2,033 square meter facility. 

Thursday, May 03, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Concept EQ Gets Its First Southeast Asian Premiere in Kuala Lumpur - A Showcase of Future Mobility


These days, Malaysians actually get to see concept cars brought in from overseas to be showcased. How lucky we are, as times have changed as Malaysia is deemed to be a very important car market to many large and established manufacturers. Now, the Mercedes-Benz Concept EQ car which was developed to showcase the three-pointed star's design  and technology direction has made its Malaysian debut. It is also the Concept EQ's Southeast Asian debut too, at the Mercedes-Benz EQ Brand Exhibition in Desa Park City this weekend. 

BMW Group Malaysia Together With Sime Darby Auto Engineering (SDAE) Officially Open Engine Assembly Plant for BMW engines in Kulim, Kedah


BMW Group Malaysia and Malaysian partner, Sime Darby Auto Engineering (SDAE), have officially opened their new SDAE Engine Assembly Facility in Kulim, Kedah. The new engine assembly plant sits on a land site of over 6 acres in size and has a built-up area space of 8,500 square metres. It was made possible with an investment of over RM 132 million by SDAE. It represents a major milestone in terms of the Malaysian automotive industry as well as a major step by BMW Group here in this region.

Wednesday, May 02, 2018

The Volkswagen ‘Fuel Up Your Gaya’ Sales Campaign In Conjunction With The Upcoming Hari Raya Festivities In Now Ongoing


Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) have started their Hari Raya sales promo and offers today. The German marque has a whole lot of promos and special deals to help assist you in your decision to drive home in a new Volkswagen for the upcoming Hari Raya. This time around, they are calling it the Volkswagen ‘Fuel Up Your Gaya’ or in Malay, 'Serlahkan Gaya Anda' campaign and it will go on till 30th June 2018.

Shell Rimula Contest - The Shell Rimula Ultimate Stopover 2018 Lets You Try to Win a 4 Day 3 Night Trip To Dubai


Shell Malaysia, under their Shell Rimula heavy duty diesel engine oil (HDDEO) is offering the opportunity to win an unforgettable, all-expense paid 4-day 3-night trip, at the Shell Rimula Ultimate Stopover 2018 from 13 till 17 November in the luxurious city of Dubai. This new Shell Contest was organised in recognition of the hard work and tireless dedication of fleet owners. 

Hap Seng Star Officially Opens The Latest Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Puchong South



Last weekend, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia together with authorised dealer, Hap Seng Star Sdn Bhd, officially opened the Mercedes-Benz Hap Seng Star Puchong South Autohaus. The brand spanking new costs RM6 million 3S centre is the 10th Autohaus for Hap Seng Star and the 34th Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Malaysia. This new centre will cater for customers located in the Southern Klang Valley area as well as Putrajaya and its surroundings.

The Naza Automall Is Back With More Interesting and Exclusive Offers - Win A Trip To Moscow To Catch The FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals!


The Naza Automall is the largest automotive showroom in Malaysia as accredited by the Malaysia Book of Records, It currently has on display 14 automotive brands, both used and new from different segments and brands including Maserati, Kia, Peugeot, Citroën, Chevrolet, Ducati, Indian Motorcycle and Vespa. The Automall's special and exclusive promotions are now back with more automotive brands included this time around. This is specially for those that would like to have a new car or bike in time for the upcoming Hari Raya celebrations. 

‘HAVAL Rocks The Town’ Tour Kicks Off At the AEON City Mall Last Weekend.


Last Sunday, the 29th of April, Go Auto Sales Sdn Bhd, the official distributors of HAVAL here in Malaysia officially launched the ‘HAVAL Rocks The Town’ Tour at the AEON Mall, Shah Alam. The event was held in conjunction with the Company’s ongoing REIMAGINE Campaign. The HAVAL Rocks The Town tour is a means for this somewhat new brand to bring forth more brand awareness to Malaysians. The campaign will see roadshows where the Haval H1 compact crossover and the larger H2 SUV travel on roadshows where there will be contest and prizes for those that visit the tour. 

SOCAR, The Car-Sharing Service Adds 50 Volkswagen Polo 1.6 To Service The Klang Valley


A fleet of 50 Volkswagen Polo 1.6 will be made available to the general public under SOCAR, the car-sharing service where people can use several types of cars via a smartphone application. These will be in use in and around the Klang Valley at the moment and is another form of ride-sharing. This time, you actually rent the whole car and drive it yourselves rather than the Grab, or Uber (now defunct in Malaysia) where you get someone and his car to drive you anywhere you want to go. 

Monday, April 30, 2018

Auto Commerz Launches First Service Centre in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur Making Them Have Full 3S Capabilities Now

      
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, together with their newest dealer partner, Auto Commerz Sdn Bhd, have opened the interim (short term) Mercedes-Benz Auto Commerz 2S Service Centre which is located in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. This new service centre comes after the interim Mercedes-Benz Auto Commerz Autohaus which was launched in September 2017, allowing  Auto Commerz to finally deliver a total and personalised customer experience for Mercedes-Benz customers.

Opinion: Bogward Previewed at the Malaysia Autoshow 2018 - Thoughts on the Bogward BX5 & BX7 Models


Bogward, the recently resurfaced German brand has shown its face here in Malaysia at the recent Malaysia Autoshow 2018 where they previewed their BX5 and BX7 models. This the the second time the Bogward name has been used, the first, and original Bogward started producing cars under various nameplates like Goliath, Hansa Lloyd and also Bogward from the 1920s to about 1963 when the company was forced into liquidation. Their most famous model was the Bogward Isabella, which was produced in both sedan and coupe forms.  

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) have introduced the Mitsubishi Mobile Service Unit to Service Rural Areas Surrounding Kuching, Sarawak


Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) have introduced the Mitsubishi Mobile Service Unit to serve Mitsubishi customers living in rural areas surrounding Kuching, Sarawak. This is part of their after sales expansion program where the mobile service unit will provide better convinience and assurance for their customers who live within a 150km radius from Kuching. This includes small towns such as  Sematan, Lundu, Bau, Serian and Simunjan.