Shell Malaysia Officially Opens New Storage Tank and New Loading Bay at Wesports, Port Klang

Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd have been busy. Aside from recently making two of their Shell Select Stations into eco-friendly buildings that fall under the Green Building Index (GBI) they recently launched a new cutting-edge fuel storage tank and an additional loading bay at Westports over in Port Klang. The new storage tank was constructed to boost the company's capability to meet the growing demand for Shell fuels in the Central region of Peninsular Malaysia.

Hino and Yamato Transport Launches Driver Aptitude Test & Road Safety Training at the Hino Total Support Customer Center, Sendayan

Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (HMSM), and Yamato Transport (M) Sdn. Bhd. (YTM), have joined forces and together, they have launched a new safe driving training program that leverages both companies’ safety-related experience and capabilities. The new driver's program is based on Yamato's driver aptitude test (DAT) which is currently being used in Japan but now it is being offered to Yamato's Malaysian drivers at Hino's training facility, Hino Total Support Customer Center (HTSCC) in Sendayan.

PROTON Previews the Facelifted Iriz Hatchback and Persona Sedan at the Malaysia Autoshow 2019 - Not Officially Launched as Yet Though....

The 2019 Proton Iriz and Proton Persona facelifted models have been revealed to the general public at this year's Malaysia Autoshow yesterday. The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad had the honour of doing so during the official opening of the Autoshow. The two cars will be on display throughout the Autoshow which will continue till 14 April (this sunday).

Volvo Trucks Celebrates 50 Years in Malaysia - We Take a Trip Down Memory Lane

Volvo Trucks is commemorating its 50th year of operations in Malaysia this year. The well known Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer officially set foot here in 1969 under Federal Auto Industrial Sdn Bhd and a year after the Swedish Motor Assemblies plant had begun operations in the country. In the years that followed, Volvo Trucks continued to expand its business and launched programmes to build on their customer relationships as well as create new ones along the way. But fifty years is quite a long time...

Toyota Yaris Previewed and Other Toyota Activities at the Malaysia Autoshow 2019 - Ongoing till 14th April 2019

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), which represents Toyota here in Malaysia is one of the exhibitors at the Malaysia Autoshow 2019. The Toyota booth, which is located in Hall A, is currently displaying six of its current and upcoming models as well as having some cars which can be test driven at the autoshow. One of the display models is the much awaited all-new Toyota Yaris which will be launched sometime soon. This year's Malaysia Autoshow is on from 11 to 14 April, 2019, at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) in Serdang, Selangor.

BMW Malaysia Unveils the 2019 BMW i3s - The First Ever Fully Electric BMW Model is Launched in Malaysia

BMW Malaysia has unveiled the BMW i3s at the opening of the Malaysia Autoshow 2019. This is BMW'S first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) or pure electric vehicle and it adds to the brand's unique range of vehicles here in Malaysia. The i3s is also Malaysia’s first pure electric vehicle to be sold in the premium segment. The 2019 BMW i3s isn't something totally brand new. BMW has sold and delivered more than 120,000 units of BMW i3 vehicles globally so this is another new push by BMW Malaysia in its offerings.

Perodua Introduces Special Limited Edition Perodua Bezza (50 Units) Which You Can Only Buy At The Ongoing Malaysia Autoshow 2019

Perodua introduced a special limited edition Perodua Bezza at the Malaysia Autoshow 2019. The autoshow opened yesterdayand will be ongoing through to Sunday, the 14th of April. This 'special' Bezza is Limited to 50 units and it will only be available for booking at the four-day event and not anywhere else. It is priced at RM44,890, on-the-road before insurance and was unveiled this morning on the Perodua stand by Malaysian Prime Minister YAB Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Perodua Global Manufacturing Sdn Bhd President YBhg Datuk Ahmad Suhaimi Hashim.

The Malaysia Autoshow 2019 is Now Ongoing Till 14th April - Showcasing 100 Car Models and the Latest in the Malaysian Automotive Industry

The Malaysia Autoshow 2019, organized by Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) was officially launched yesterday. Held at MAEPS, Serdang, it will be ongoing from now to the 14th April. The Autoshow was officially launched by the Prime Minister, Tun. Dr. Mahathir Mohamad where he visited and officiated the unveiling of the Limited Edition Perodua Bezza Autoshow edition and PROTON's preview of the facelifted Persona and Iriz. 

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Launches the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan for the Malaysian Market - A200 Progressive Line & A250 AMG Line Offered

The A-Class limousine (which is what Mercedes-Benz likes to call their 4 door sedan), is in Malaysia. This is the latest addition to the Mercedes-Benz compact car range of ASeries of cars - A, GLA, CLA and now A-Class Limousine. The V177 A-Class sedan was first launched sometime during the end of 2018 will be available in two variants here in Malaysia - the Mercedes-Benz A 200 Progressive Line at and A 250 AMG Line. These two variants are priced at RM 229,888 and RM 267,888 (estimated - as the price has not been approved as yet) respectively.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia 1st Quarter Performance - 2,944 Vehicles Delivered, a RM2.8 Billion Financing Portfolio and Over 40,000 Vehicles Serviced

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia's (MBM) had their 1st Quarter Performance Review earlier today. This was held together with the Malaysian launch of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine or Sedan (we shall talk about that in another article). So in terms of the first three months of 2019, MBM basically kept its number one premium vehicle sales spot with a total of 2,944 vehicles delivered to its customers. 

Motorsport: Leona Chin Scores a Double Win in the M Production (MTC) Category in the recent Malaysia Championship Series (MCS)

Leona Chin, who most of you would know is a familiar face in Malaysian motorsport as well as in the local automotive scene recently scored a double win in the M Production (MTC) Category during the recent Malaysia Championship Series held at the Sepang Circuit. Driving the Tedco Racing Suzuki Swift Sport, she scored the double victory after qualifying in Pole Position. She is the first female to qualify a Pole Position and then go on to win in both races over the weekend in Malaysia Championship Series. 

Volkswagen Iconic Cars Are Now in Uniqlo’s latest UT Tee-Shirt Collection - RM39.90 for a Beetle or a Kombi on Your Chest

Volkswagen has teamed up with Uniqlo here in Malaysia. You know, that apparel company that offers affordable classic stuff like T-shirts, shirts, trousers, socks, thermal underwear and other comtemporary stuff you can wear at a bargain. Anyway, three of Volkswagen’s icons are now placed on Uniqlo’s latest T-shirts (UT) Collection for men. But who's stopping women from wearing T-shirts right?

Find out why I think the W204 Mercedes-Benz C-Class was designed to last a very long time - Video

There is a new video on the Motoring Malaysia YouTube channel folks. This time I've decided to talk about my own car, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C180 Blue Efficiency W204 series C-Class.

Mazda CX-8 Will Be On Display At The Upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2019 - However, Note the Interior Preview Times On 12-14 April

Bermaz, the authorised distributor of Mazda here in Malaysia have announced the exclusive preview of the Mazda CX-8 at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2019. The now annual motorshow will be held on the 11-14 April 2019 at MAEPS. The venue is super suitable for a motorshow as it actually has a massive indoor and outdoor exhibition area for visitors to enjoy looking at the cars inside the halls and test drive the cars outside the exhibition halls. So while you catch a glimpse of the Mazda CX-8 inside the Mazda booth/pavilion, you can test drive some Mazda cars situated outside. 

Perodua Offers Up to RM20,000 in Cash Prizes & Other Deals to Visitors of the Upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2019 - 11-14 April at MAEPS

Aside from sponsoring two cars, the Perodua Myvi and the Bezza,  Perodua is offering cash prizes up to RM20,000 in total as well as exclusive deals to the visitors of the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2019. This eagerly awaited motorshow is one of the largest held annually here and it will be held at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) from 11-14 April 2019.

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.