Tuesday, July 03, 2018

Daihatsu Malaysia Delivers 36 Units of the Daihatsu Gran Max Semi Panel Vans to Indah Water Konsortium



Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (DMSB) recently held a small hand over ceremony for the delivery of 36 fleet units of the Daihatsu Gran Max Panel Van to Indah Water Konsortium Sdn. Bhd. (IWK). This is the second fleet order by IWK following their previous purchase in October 2017. IWK was represented by En. Faizal Othman; Chief Executive Officer and En. Ir. Mohd Taufik Salleh; Head of Regional Operation Southern graced by Mr. Makoto Ogawa; Executive Director and En. Arman Mahadi; General Manager from Daihatsu Malaysia.

Monday, July 02, 2018

The Ram Jam Festival at The Gasket Alley - It's Happening on the 15th of July 2018 with Bikes, Music, Food, Art & a Whole Lot More!!!!


The Gasket Alley is one of Petaling Jaya, and some say the Klang Valley's most automotive centric lifestyle hub. The place is known for a bike hangout with a few famous motorcycle brands (Harley-Davidson & Motto Guzzi to name two of them) making it their base and workshop. The place is also an event venue too, from product launches and pop-up bazaars to exhibitions and workshops. Now, the Gaskey Alley will showcase the Ram Jam Festival which will take place on 15 July 2018 from 3:30PM.

Motorcycles: BMW Group Malaysia Appoints Millennium Welt Kuantan as its Dealer for BMW Motorrad in Kuantan


Millennium Welt has been appointed as BMW Group Malaysia's newest representative for the BMW Motorrad brand in Kuantan and the East Coast Region of Peninsular Malaysia. Millennium Welt is a familiar name when it comes to BMW here in Peninsular Malaysia. The company is already the BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad in Seremban as well as a representative of the BMW brand in Batu Pahat and Kuantan, where it now adds the motorcycle sales arm of BMW there. 

Sunday, July 01, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Training Academy Announces the Graduation of the Automotive Mechatronic Training Class of 2018


The Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) Training Academy recently celebrated the graduation of its newest group of apprentices from its Automotive Mechatronic Training programme. This year, 26 apprentices graduated from the MBM Training Academy and this makes it a total of 827 globally certified apprentices that have graduated from the academy since the establishment of training programs here in Malaysia.

Perodua Now Certified with the Latest ISO 9001 & 14001 Standards for Quality Best Practices and Environmental Standards


Malaysian compact car manufacturer Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) and its fully-owned subsidiary Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd have been formally certified by SIRIM to the latest (2015) versions of the ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) 9001 and 14001 standards.  This new milestone emphasises the company’s commitment to customer satisfaction and also its environmental responsibility.

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Upcoming Events: The MazdaSports Day - 7th & 8th July 2018 - Now Everyone Can Experience a Mazda


Mazda Malaysia, via authorised distributors Bermaz, have their MazdaSports Academy which currently encompasses vehicle development, parts and accessories, and experience programmes for Malaysian Mazda enthusiasts and owners. The academy is introducing the “MazdaSports Day”, where everyone can experience the driving ability of a Mazda through a dynamic test drive course and participate in exciting driver challenges with prizes to be won. 

Porsche Launches the 911 GT2 RS in Malaysia - We Get The Most Powerful Production 911 to Date


In conjunction with the 70th anniversary of the Porsche 356 “No.1” Roadster, Sime Darby Auto Performance, the authorised dealer of Porsche here in Malaysia has unveiled the latest and greatest Porsche 911, the 911 GT2 RS. In line with Porsche’s global 70th anniversary theme of “Sportscar Together”, Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) launched the new 911 GT2 RS to its customers, sports car enthusiasts and the media on 29 June 2018 at Sepang International Circuit. 

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Perodua Secures its First Ride-Sharing Fleet Purchase Ever - 1,000 Units of the Perodua Bezza and Axia

Perodua have announced that a ride-hailing and a ride-sharing service provider operating in Malaysia have purchased a combined 1,000 Axias and Bezzas. According to Perodua, the fleet sale to these service providers was significant to Perodua as it opens up yet another market for the compact carmaker. 

Harley-Davidson Launches Their Passport to Freedom Campaign in Malaysia


Harley-Davidson® is bringing their Passport to Freedom campaign to Malaysia. This unique campaign is a program that will encourage riders or future riders graduate up to big bike ownership and riding as Harley-Davidson will be helping to fund their training costs through rebates. This campaign is ongoing from now until September 30, 2018, where a small rebate of around RM2,600 will be given to offset any 'B full' motorcycle licence required to ride a Harley-Davidson or to buy any merchandise.

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Volkswagen Malaysia Will Be Having Their Raya Open House at All Volkswagen Dealerships on 30th June 2018 - Offers, Promotions & Raya Food

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is having another Blue Durian Raya Open House again in conjunction with the Hari Raya festivities this year. They will be holding their nationwide Raya Open house at all Volkswagen dealerships this Saturday, 30th June 2018 from 11am to 5pm. 

Upcoming Events: The Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 - 23rd November to 2nd December 2018 is Another Big Motor Show to Look Forward to



The Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show is back for 2018 The motorshow, or KLIMS’18), is organised by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), and it is making its 9th presentation from 23 November to 2 December 2018 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center (MITEC). 

Roadshow: The 2018 Mazda CX-3 is Being Displayed at the Mazda Roadshow at 1 Utama Shopping Centre


Bermaz, the authorised distributors of Mazda in Malaysia is currently having a roadshow over at the Oval Concourse at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya starting from today, June 27 to July 1, 2018 (Wednesday to Sunday). They will be showcasing a wide range of Mazda models including the facelifted 2018 Mazda CX-3. 

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Test Drive - The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI - Does It Still Hack It After All These Years?


The current Volkswagen Beetle has been around for quite awhile. It was first launched as the replacement for the Volkswagen New Beetle in 2011 and it has been the new, New Beetle to buy ever since. Launched as a 2012 model, it has been in production for about seven years and in car years, it could be almost time for production to end if it was any other car.

Friday, June 22, 2018

Regas Premium Sabah Has Been Appointed As The Newest Authorised Dealer In Sabah Replacing FM Autohaus



BMW Group Malaysia has appointed Regas Premium Sabah as its Newest Authorised Dealer Representative for the sate of Sabah. Regas Premium Sabah will be the group's new Dealer Representative for the brands BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad replacing FM Autohaus from the 1st of July 2018 onwards.

The Sime Darby Auto Connexion Kota Kinabalu Ford Showroom and Service Centre Has Been Upgraded


Ford's Malaysian distributors, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) have been busy upgrading their new showrooms throughout Malaysia in order to enable them to better service their customers. Now they've recently announced their upgraded Ford dealer showroom and service centre, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (Kota Kinabalu) which will cater for customers in and around Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Test Drive: 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 - Entry Level Impresses A Whole Lot More Than You Think

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 Test Drive

Entry Level. This is something many Malaysians do not like to hear especially when it comes to car ownership. This is usually the case when it comes to bread and butter models like the national car brands where you will hear up to 85% of the buyers opting for the larger engine versions rather than the more affordable, more economical base model. This type of buying usually even makes its way until cars that are priced north of RM150,000 and it shows the actual buying power of Malaysians and their preference. Logic and reason usually comes secondary.

Thursday, June 14, 2018

BMW Safety 360° Program - New Videos and the #SafetyStartsWithYou Campaign In Time For Hari Raya 2018


BMW Group Malaysia recently introduced  the #SafetyStartsWithYou, video series. These are Public Service Announcement (PSA) videos directed by BMW Shorties Finalist Mallory Lee, as part of the premium automaker’s annual BMW Safety 360º Program. The videos feature children between the ages of 4 to 9 years old and they serve as a reminder to adults to be safer on the roads, especially this Hari Raya season when people are all rushing to get back to their hometowns.

Hari Raya 2018: RAYA@BMW By BMW Group Malaysia


In conjunction with this year's Hari Raya celebrations, BMW Group Malaysia will also be giving out attractive rebates and competitive financing solutions starting from 1.22% across a wide range of BMW models. The BMW i Wallbox and BMW ChargeNow promotions for selected BMW iPerformance models is held concurrently with RAYA@BMW. 

Offers & Promos: UMW Toyota Motor Promotion for the Month of June 2018 - Toyota's 'Mula Jalan Cerita' Video For Hari Raya 2018 is Also Nostalgic!


The Jalan Cerita Bersama Toyota promotion is ongoing for the month of June 2018. During the promotion period some new Toyota vehicles will be offered at attractive prices with rebates at also that special zero percent GST exemption that Malaysian is experiencing for the time being.

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Perodua Distributes 100 GearUp Child Safety Seats To Motorists As Part Of Their Ongoing Road Safety Campaign



Kudos to Perodua! The Malaysian compact car manufacturer recently distributed 100 GearUp child safety seats to Perodua motorists at three highway rest areas in Peninsular Malaysia, as part of their on-going five-year Road Safety Campaign which was launched last October. This round of their safety campaign was done in collaboration with their partners Petronas and Perodua's panel of insurers. This is the first time they have done so with them.