Lexus RX300 Special Edition for the Malaysian Market - More Equipment Than Ever

Lexus Malaysia are now offering a new variant of the very cutting edge looking Lexus RX300 SUV. The RX300 Special Edition is essentially the RX300 Luxury variant but has additional accessories fitted to it. The RX300 Special Edition is priced from RM434,000 onwards inclusive of SST and it about RM10,000 more than the RX300 Luxury.

Motorcycles: Ducati Malaysia launches the Panigale V4 & V4S, Multistrada 1260 S and the Ducati Monster 821

More Desmodromic magic for Ducati lovers here in Malaysia! Next Bike Sdn Bhd, distributor of the Ducati brand in Malaysia has officially launched three three of the latest Ducati motorcycles for the Malaysian market. These are the Ducati Panigale V4 and V4 S, Multistrada 1260 S and the Ducati Monster 821.

The All-New 7th Generation BMW 3 Series Will Be Unveiled in Paris on 2nd October 2018

Short update here folks! The world premiere of the all new seventh-generation BMW 3 Series sports sedan will happen at the Mondial de l’Automobile 2018 show in Paris on Tuesday, 2 October 2018.  

UD Trucks and Tan Chong Industrial Equipment SdnBhd (TCIE) - 40 Years of Partnership

A couple of weeks ago, UD Trucks and Tan Chong Industrial Equipment SdnBhd (TCIE) celebrated the 40th anniversary of their partnership. This is actually the longest ever principal and distributor partnership in the history of UD Trucks, globally. It harks back to the days where UD Trucks, then Nissan Diesel, and also when Malaysian television consisted of one or two government run TV stations. Those were the days.

Shell Malaysia has introduced new ‘Made for Malaysia’ labels for official genuine Shell Helix products

Shell Malaysia, under their trading arm, Shell MalaysiaTrading Sdn Bhd has introduced the new ‘Made for Malaysia’ labels for official genuine Shell Helix products. The new labeling with the 'Made for Malaysia' wording is meant for sale in Malaysia. The Shell Helix engine oil packaging comes with the new easy to identify labels which has a unique QR code for authentication by the consumer. This is a move by Shell Malaysia to protect consumers and try help them to avoid counterfeit or fake Shell Helix products which are on the market.

AMG Owners Community Malaysia Officially Launched - A Network For All Owners of Mercedes-AMG Cars in Malaysia

Last Friday Mercedes-Benz announced the official launch of the AMG Owners Community Malaysia (AOCM). This is a network for all existing and new owners of the Mercedes- AMG automobiles. This is an official 'club' by Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Benz Malaysia where AOCM Members will get to receive benefits such as exclusive invitations to preview of new AMG automobiles, priority seating for motorsport events alongside limited merchandise and apparel. 

Ferrari Pop-Up Experience is Now Situated at the Main Entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur till 28th September 2018 - Instagram Contest Details Inside also!

Naza Italia, official importer and authorised distributor of Ferrari in Malaysia, officially launched the Ferrari pop-up showroom which is currently situated right at the entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur located along Jalan Bukit Bintang. The Ferrari Pop-Up Experience, as it is called, will be there until the 28th September 2018. The unique pop-up showroom is the first of its kind in Malaysia and part of a regional showcase that offers visitors to the area a taste of the Ferrari lifestyle.

At the 2018 Scania Top Team Regional Finals - 17 Teams From Asia, Oceania & the Middle East Contest Against One Another For Spots in the World Finals in Sweden

Last saturday was the first of two sessions where 17 of its best service teams from Asia, Oceania and the Middle East pit their technical skills against each other in the 2018 Scania Top Team Regional Finals. This event, which is a competition for Scania Service Technicians was held at the Scania Malaysia headquarters in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam. The regional finals features the best service technicians from Australia, Dubai, Iran, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, India, Singapore, New Zealand, Abu Dhabi, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Philippines, Indonesia, South Korea and Malaysia.

The 2018 Jaguar F-Type is Now on Sale In Malaysia - A New Powerful 2.0liter Engine Is Offered Too!

The new 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE is now officially available in Malaysia by authorised distributors Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia. This is the latest, and facelifted version of their super sexy coupe. The F-Type sports restyled headlights, rear lights and bumpers. It also comes with a tax friendly 2.0liter turbocharged engine too!

Volkswagen Track Day 2018 - Sepang Circuit 21st September 2018 - It was damp after the rain...So it was fun in the Golf TSI R-Line & the Golf GTI

Last weekend was Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia's (VPCM) Volkswagen Track Day 2018 at the Sepang International Circuit. Friday, the 21st of September was a session for the media fellas and VPCM's fleet customers. These are basically people who report for motoring media - print, online & broadcast as well as lifestyle media if I am not mistaken (I didn't pay attention...I was just there to have some fun with the cars provided). Saturday night, the 22nd was for Volkswagen car clubs and customers invited by VPCM to have a go around the track.

The Toyota Fortuner and Innova Receives Upgrades and Enhancements For Malaysia - Prices for Fortuner, Innova & Hilux Also Announced

 UMW Toyota Motor, the official distributors of Toyota in Malaysia have announced slightly upgraded and / or enhanced specification for the Toyota Fortuner SUV and Innova MPV and Hilux Pick-up Truck. These slightly different specified models will be made available for booking from 3 September 2018 onwards, with the sales launch and deliveries to customers to take place later in September 2018. 

Proton Cars Re-Starts Exports to Egypt - Local Distributors Alpha Ezz El-Arab Set To Sell An Estimated 1,000 Units in 2018

Proton Cars are really getting their ship back in shape. This time around, they have started sending cars to Egypt again after an absence. Proton held a flag-off ceremony for this first batch of cars at its plant in Tanjung Malim earlier today. The small ceremony basically marks Proton's first shipment to Egypt in almost three years. 

Proton X70 Exclusive Media Preview Official PROTON Video - We Get Some Airtime in the Vid!

Proton has just released a short video on the recent media preview of the upcoming X70 SUV. I get interviewed on what I thought about it. You can see me blabbering for a few seconds at around the 1min 30sec mark. 

Truck News: Scania Malaysia Delivers 12 Trucks to Circular Agency Sdn Bhd

Recently, we have been hearing a lot from the folks at Scania Malaysia and their trucks as well as buses. This time, the commercial vehicle manufacturer has delivered 12 new Scania trucks to Circular Agency Sdn Bhd.  Circular Agency purchased 11 units of Scania G410LA6x2MNA trucks and 1 unit of Scania G360LA4x2MNA truck.

The Volvo XC90 T5 is Now Offered in Malaysia - 2.0Liter 254hp Turbocharged Petrol Engine Instead of the XC90 T8's Hybrid Powertrain

Volvo Car Malaysia has added another variant of their innovative and extremely popular Volvo XC90 here. The Volvo XC90 T5 is the latest variant of their 7-seater premium SUV line-up. It joins the XC90 T8 Twin Engine Inscription and Inscription Plus.

Naza Kia Malaysia's SST Prices for Kia Vehicles is Here...

Here are Kia Sales and Service Tax (SST) prices as announced by Naza Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd. The prices are inclusive of 10% sales tax applicable for vehicles as well as a comparison with GST prices.

BMW Malaysia Launches the BMW i8 Roadster For The Malaysian Market - Prices Start at RM1,508,800 Onwards

The BMW i8 Roadster has been introduced for the Malaysian market. BMW's flagship hybrid sports car in its open top form had been unveiled at the Conference of the Electric Power Supply Industry (CEPSI) 2018, at which BMW Malaysia is the official E-Mobility partner. The event saw many BMW Plug-in Hybrids acting as official cars for the event. This is the first-ever i8 Roadster and hopefully will spawn many more generations of open top i8 Roadsters to come.

Happenings: The Team From Malaysia Wins the Castrol Asia Pacific Cars Super Mechanic Contest 2018

The long weekend here in Malaysia coincided with the The Castrol Asia Pacific Cars Super Mechanic Contest 2018 finals which was held at the KLCC Convention Centre last Sunday. The Malaysian team, which consisted of Low Pai Khoon, Yim Shao Ze and Alvin Tan Yong Jun, was crowned the Regional Champion of the Castrol Asia Pacific Cars Super Mechanic contest 2018. Team Thailand and team India were runner-up and second runner-up respectively. 

Upcoming Events: Velocity Motor Show 2018 at Desa ParkCity This Malaysia Day Weekend - 15-17 September 2018

The Velocity Motor Show 2018 will happen at the Plaza Arkadia Outdoor Carpark in Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur from 15 to 17 September, 10am to 10pm. Iti is this Malaysia day weekend by the way, so if you are not on holiday or want to go to a automotive related event, here is something for you to go to.

Peugeot Malaysia Announces Latest Prices Reflecting the SST Implementation - Slight Drop in Prices For The French Brand Too

Nasim Sdn Bhd, the authorised distributors of Peugeot cars in Malaysia, has announced the latest prices for the Peugeot range of cars officially sold in Malaysia. This follos the Government of Malaysia’s announcement on the Sales and Service Tax (SST) implementation effective from 1st September 2018. The new prices reflect the 10% sales tax applicable for motor vehicles aside from other excise duties already payable.