Shell Launches its New and Affordable Fully Synthetic Helix HX8 Engine Oil

Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd has launched the new Shell Helix HX8. Starting from RM165 onwards the HX8 could be one of the most affordable fully synthetic engine oils to be sold by a well known lubricant producer in Malaysia. 

The Proton X70 SUV Completes its Malaysia-China Amazing Trip 2019

The nine units of the Proton X70 SUV which had departed from PROTON’s Centre of Excellence (COE) on a journey to China has arrived back in Malaysia. The 33 day trip started on 26th February 2019 and was organised by Borneo Automobile Leisure Touring and Kunming Scenery Customer International Travel Co. The Proton X70 Malaysia-China Amazing Trip 2019 (Amazing Trip 2019) as it was called was supported by PROTON and covered more than13,000km in 33 days over four countries proving the reliability of PROTON's first ever SUV.

Cycle & Carriage Study Grant Initiative Launched - Supporting Malaysian Technical and Vocational Education in the Automotive Sector

Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad (Cycle & Carriage) has launched the Cycle & Carriage Study Grant. This initiative is aimed at supporting the technical and vocational education of youth pursuing a career in Malaysia’s automotive sector. It was also launched in conjunction with its 120th anniversary here in Malaysia and is a way of how this long established company wants to give back to the community that it has been in over the years. 

Malaysia Autoshow 2019 Pre-Exhibition Press Conference - Malaysia's Largest Autoshow Happening this 11th to 14th April 2019 at MAEPS, Serdang

The Malaysia Autoshow 2019 will be happening this 11th to 14th April 2019, at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS). So if you have nothing much to do that weekend and love everything to do with automobiles and the related tech you should take a trip there to have a look see. This 2019 edition of the Malaysia Autoshow is organised by Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) which was previously known as Malaysia Automotive Institute and is themed 'Mobility for All'. This showcases the advances in automotive technology, safety and comfort with the emphasis for vehicles sold for the Malaysian market.

Mercedes-Benz Dealer of the Year 2018 - Find Out the Best Mercedes-Benz Dealers here in Malaysia

The Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Dealer of the Year Awards 2018 was held recently at the Renaissance Hotel, Johor Bahru and saw representatives from 35 authorised dealers from nine dealer groups gathering to honour excellence within the Mercedes-Benz network across Malaysia. This year, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia introduced a new category - the Most Improved Dealer as well as giving out six existing awards, i.e., Best Performance in Sales, Best Performance Customer Services, Best Performance in Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) and Customer Loyalty Index (CLI), Best Performance in Business Excellence, Best Performance in Financial Services, and the one that gives out the biggest bragging rights, The Dealer of the Year 2018. 

Ford Ranger Raptor Now Offered in Arctic White and Absolute Black

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia, announced that the newly launched (in Malaysia) Ford Ranger Raptor will be available in two new body colours. These new colours are the Arctic White and Absolute Black which will be offered with the existing Lightning Blue and Conquer Grey colours offered.

New Range of Shell Rimula Engine Lubricants for Pick-ups and Light Duty Trucks Launched - 2019 Shell Rimula Ultimate Stopover Barcelona Promotion Announced

Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd recently launched a new range of Shell Rimula engine lubricants for pick-ups and light duty trucks. These new lubes are the Shell Rimula Light Duty LD4 15W-40 (API CI-4) and LD5 10W-40 (API CK-4) Synthetic Technology and are specially formulated to ensure optimum performance for the smaller type of trucks that operate in heavy stop-start traffic and/or idling conditions while carrying variable heavy loads. Aside from them, Shell Malaysia have also announced the 2019 Shell Rimula Ultimate Stopover Barcelona Promotion where  you may win a chance to travel to Spain.

Shell Malaysia Awarded Green Building Index Certification for Two of its Stations - More Eco-Friendly Solutions for Sustainable Business Practices

Shell Malaysia today was awarded the Green Building Index (GBI) Certification for two of its stations. The Shell Damansara Jaya and Shell Taman Connaught stations are now recognised as ‘green buildings’. This is quite a surprise for me as I usually frequent the Shell Damansara Jaya for my occasional cup of Costa Latte and a slice of Pizza from one of the retailers there (there is a Pezzo Pizza outlet there as well as Boost Juice aside from the usual Shell Select pastries and nasi lemak). Anyway, the station is GBI with solar panels on the roof of the station and the usage of LED lighting, smart urinals and more clever stuff which you don't really see. So never did I realise I have been frequenting such a eco-friendly place.

The All-New G20 BMW 3 Series is Launched in Malaysia - One 330i M Sport Variant is offered for Now at RM328,800 onwards

BMW Malaysia has launched the All-New Seventh Generation BMW 3 Series (G20). The new premium compact sports sedan from BMW is introduced in the 330i M Sport package exclusively for Malaysia for now. BMW Malaysia says that the sporty sedan revolutionises Sheer Driving Pleasure with high level connectivity. The new 330i M Sport features the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with a high level of voice recognition intelligence as well as the BMW Digital Key(first time available in a BMW 3 Series) enabling owners to unlock their vehicles and start its engine all with the use of a selection of Android smartphones (1 Android 0 IOS?) with Near Field Communications (NFC) technology. 

Scania Launches their Award Winning New Truck Generation in Malaysia -

The Scania New Truck Generation range of prime movers has finally been launched in Malaysia. This is the much awaited replacement of the Scania P, G and R or PGR Generation of trucks which are a familiar sight on Malaysian roads. The New Truck Generation of Scania trucks have been designed and engineered to give fleet owners greater total operating economy and profitability, as well as lower CO2 emissions. These are still the P,G and R series but we now have the new L and S series of trucks to complement the range.

New 2nd Generation Suzuki Ertiga in Thailand - The One We Won't Get

This, is the newly launched second generation Suzuki Ertiga compact MPV. It has only very recently been launched over in Thailand. I managed to take take a look at it as it was in display in Huahin, where I was holidaying.

PROTON and ALHAJ Automotive to Set Up CKD assembly plant for Proton vehicles in Pakistan

PROTON seems to be going places under the helm of its Geely-Proton management. Recently, they entered into an agreement for the first ever CKD assembly plant for Proton vehicles in Pakistan. The event was officiated recently when the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Yang Amat Berhormat Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, His Excellency Mr Imran Khan, signed a ceremonial marble plaque at an event held in Islamabad, Pakistan. This happened during Tun Mahathir's recent visit to Pakistan earlier this March.

Volvo Car Unveils the Refreshed 2019 Volvo XC90 SUV - Production Starts in May & is now Available for Order in All Volvo Markets Globally

Volvo Cars has unveiled a refreshed version of its best-selling XC90 large SUV, the company’s top-of-the-line flagship, adding a newly-developed fuel-saving engine option that marks the next step in the company’s ambitious electrification strategy. The refreshed XC90 will now offer Volvo’s advanced kinetic energy recovery braking system, which is coupled with its existing internal combustion engines to create a new integrated electrified powertrain, under its new ‘B’ badge. A first time on the XC90.

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Gets its Malaysian Launch

The new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera has been launched here in Malaysia. Aston Martin has revived its 'DBS' moniker with this car (first used in 1967 with the Aston Martin DBS) as well as using the 'Superleggera' name which pays homage to the innovative lightweight construction methods pioneered by Italian coachbuilder, Touring. Truth be told, it does deserve both iconic names, as the new DBS Superleggera is indeed drop dead gorgeous.

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Line is Now Offered in Malaysia - Price Estimated from RM633,888 onwards

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is now offering the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Line in two options - a 5 seater and as a 7 Seater for those that need to carry more or just like having more seats inside their SUVs. Right now, MBM estimates that it will be priced from RM633,888 on the road, without insurance when it goes on sale pending final pricing from the government.

Camel Power Malaysia Launches the Camel Power Battery - Largest Battery Manufacturing Plant in Malaysia to Open by June 2019 Creating New Jobs for People in Kuantan

Camel Power Malaysia, is a newly established Malaysian arm of the Camel Group Co. Ltd from China. This is a company that manufactures and distributes automotive batteries to a full range of automotive batteries for cars, trucks, buses and agricultural equipment. It has decided to officially launch the brand here at the recent Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2019 exhibition at the KLCC Convention Centre. Aside from launching the Camel Power brand here, the company also took the opportunity to announce the ongoing construction of the Camel Power manufacturing plant in Kuantan, Pahang. Once completed it is slated to be the largest automobile battery manufacturing plant in Malaysia.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Coupe AMG Line is Now Locally Assembled in Malaysia - Estimated Pricing from RM 399,888

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced another locally-assembled SUV into its line-up. This time it is the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Coupé AMG Line. With an estimated price of RM399,888 (before insurance), this SUV Coupe, or coupe SUV,  is powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged engine which makes 245 hp and 370Nm and it is definitely makes more power than the previous locally-assembled GLC 250 Coupé, which made do with 211hp

Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia Launches the 2019 Triumph Speed Twin, Street Twin, Street Scrambler, Scrambler XC & Scrambler XE

Earlier this evening, Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia decided to launch five new 2019 models for the Malaysian market at a special event that saw the four of the motorcycles ‘unboxed’ in front of the media and invited guests. The 2019 Triumph `Modern Classics’ are the new Street Twin, Street Scrambler, Scrambler XC, Scrambler XE and Speed Twin are priced from RM55,900, RM64,900, RM80,900, RM86,900 and RM73,900 respectively. All prices quoted are inclusive of 10% sales and service tax.

Motorcycles - Bonhams to Auction off Some Rare V-Twin Motorcycles at the International Classic Motorcycle Show, 27-28 April 2019 in Stafford, England

1924 Brough Superior 980cc SS80

Bonhams, one of the world's largest and most renowned auctioneers who are renowned for offering fine art and antiques, motor cars and jewellery to the highest bidder has an interesting motorcycle themed auction coming this April 2019 over in Stafford, England. The auction, called the Bonhams annual Spring Stafford Sale is a two-day affair and it will be held at the International Classic MotorCycle Show in Stafford on 27 and 28 April 2019. The  auction will offer a variety of machinery, hard-to-find spares and important memorabilia with more than 600 lots up for bid. Of course, if you over in Stafford at that point of time, there is this notable auction as well as the classic motorcycle show to go visit! Notable brands include Brough Superior, MV Augusta, Coventry Eagle and more.

Video: Short One Where the 2019 BMW M850i xDrive Gets Started Up Post Launch Event

This is a short video I'd like to share with you folks. The 8 gets started up right after the launch event ends. After dinner, the chaps at BMW Malaysia started up the M850i xDrive for a bit. Both of the cars were started up and we got to hear is sing. A little. Not a whole lot as this was a static display and we all know engines like this sing best when there is some load put to it.