Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) Kurt Leitner as its Managing Director,

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) had recently announced the appointment of Mr Kurt Leitner as its new Co-Managing Director. He joins Mr Erik Winter, who is the other Managing Director and replaces Mr Florian Steiner who has taken another posting in Europe after almost four years in Malaysia. 

Motorsport: Team Proton R3 Announces Lady Racers Search and Also the Driver Mentorship programme for race teams competing in the MSF

Recently, the motorsport arm of Proton, Team Proton R3 (R3), announced a search for lady racers and mentorship programme for race teams competing in the Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF) series. The two programmes are held in partnership with MSF, who are the largest grassroots motorsports event in the country. Both programmes are aimed to develop motorsports at a grassroots level by leveraging on Proton's motorsport experience throughout the years.

Volvo Trucks Launches Truck Donation & Fund-Raising Initiative To Assist Kechara Soup Kitchen in Assisting Underprivileged Communities

The Malaysian arm of one of the world’s largest heavy-duty truck brands, Volvo Trucks Malaysia recently launched Volvo Trucks' latest corporate social responsibility initiative which comprises of the contribution of a heavy-duty Volvo FM 330 4x2 rigid truck complete with customised body frabrication to the Kechara Soup Kitchen Society (KSK). KSK is a registered and quite a well known non‐profit organisation that provides food sustenance and basic medical care for the homeless and poor communities in Malaysia.

Ford Ranger Weekend Sales Carnival’ for Peninsular Malaysia to Happen From August to October 2019

It's time to go to the nearest Ford showroom. The ‘Ford Ranger Weekend Sales Carnival’ for Peninsular Malaysia is now ongoing until October 2019. Visitors to the sales carnival have the chance to win great prizes as well as exclusive Ford merchandise while exploring and experiencing the Ford Ranger Raptor and Ranger WildTrak pickup trucks through educational games and activities.

2019 Perodua Axia Now Open for Booking - Advanced Safety Features & a New STYLE Variant - Prices Estimated to Start From RM24,090

[UPDATE - Perodua has just informed us that they have discovered a few errors/inaccuracies in the 2019 Perodua Axia teaser spec sheet released to you on the morning of 22 August. They are as follows:

1. Incorrect - front corner sensors on all variants except E and G
Correct - front corner sensors are only available on SE and AV

2. Incorrect - G does not have electric side mirrors
Correct - G has electric side mirrors (electrically-adjustable but non-retractable)

3. Incorrect - GXtra, SE, AV and Style variants have automatic retractable electric side mirrors
Correct - GXtra, SE, AV and Style variants have retractable electric side mirrors that do not automatically fold once the engine is turned off (the driver folds the mirrors by pushing a button)

So take note as the photo of the brochure below is the now the new Brochure teaser spec sheet instead of the previous one which I have promptly removed.

Hino Malaysia Rewards GD Express With a Certificate of Reliability For Their Hino Truck Which Reached Mileage of 1 Million KM Without An Overhaul

Hino Motors Sales Malaysia (Hino Malaysia) recently honoured their esteemed customer GD Express Sdn Bhd (GD Ex), one of Malaysia's leading courier companies a Reliability Certificate commemorating one of GD Ex's trucks which had reached a mileage of 1 million kilometers without the need of an engine overhaul. The ceremony, which we attended was in some ways a celebration towards the reliability of the Hino light duty truck in question as well as GD Ex's part in maintaining the truck.

Audi Malaysia Launches The New 2019 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI Quattro S-Tronic

Audi Malaysia has officially announced the launch of the new 2019 Audi A6 for the Malaysian market. This current Audi A6 is the Eighth generation of its full-size Sedan and this time Audi states that it comes as a fully digitalised operating concept. This means that is comes with more connectivity than ever and it will be sold here in the A6 3.0 TFSI Quattro S-Tronic variant for RM589,900 onwards.

MINI Malaysia Launches the MINI 60 Years Edition - Only 60 Units For Malaysia

MINI Malaysia has launched the limited production MINI 60 Years Edition for Malaysia. 60 units of the limited-edition collector’s model is set to arrive in Malaysia with exclusive features, design and innovation in conjunction with 60 Years of MINI. It follows hot on the heels of the MINI Convertible 60 Years Edition which was also recently inveiled here. It is priced at RM255,888 and is quite nice with all of the extra 60 years trim and decals.

VIDEO (+ Written Report Here): The First Drive Experience With The New 2019 Proton Saga Facelift - 1.3 Premium AT Tested and Featuring YS Khong

Here is our latest video folks! As stated in an earlier article, where I featured Malaysian Rally Champion YS Khong's review of the 2019 Proton Saga facelift I was in the midst of preparing Motoring Malaysia's video of the first drive experience in this A segment sedan. I must say this this is the best A segment sedan on the market today in terms of how it drives.

The 2019 Audi A8 L Is Now On Sale In Malaysia - Prices For The Audi Flagship Start at RM879K Onwards

We don't actually see many Audi cars on the roads of Malaysia these days, but the brand is consistently refreshing their model lineup here. This time around, the new 2019 Audi A8 L is now available here in Maalysia. This flagship model is now here and it has Audi's newest design language, systems and it is only available here in the A8 L or long wheelbase variant. It is prices from RM879,000 onwards for this fully imported luxury sedan.

The All-New 2019 Renault Megane R.S. 280 Cup Now Officially Launched in Malaysia - Available in Manual & Automatic Gearboxes

The official distributors of Renault in Malaysia, TC Euro Cars (TCEC) have officially launched the all-new 2019 Renault Megane R.S. 280 Cup. This comes after its recent preview to the media as well as to the members of the public sometime in April this year. It comes with both the manual and automatic gearboxes (a first for a Megane R.S. variant) and this official launch coincides with the confirmed pricing for Langkawi (tax break prices) and also for the automatic variant. Prices basically start at RM149K for the manual in Langkawi and RM279K for the Manual for the rest of Malaysia. 

Happenings: Team Isuzu Raises Funds For Sarawak Charities by Participating in the Kuching Marathon 2019

Members of Team Isuzu, which included the Isuzu Malaysia CEO, Koji Nakamura had participated in the Kuching Marathon 2019 earlier today (18 August 2019). They had handed over mock cheques of the funds / pledges raised by the team to Hope Place Kuching and Persatuan OKU Kuching at a small ceremony at the event.

Video: Watch Malaysian Rally Champ YS Khong Review The Facelifted 2019 Proton Saga 1.3 Premium AT - With Yours Truly Riding Shotgun

Here is a video review of the new 2019 Proton Saga 1.3 Premium facelift by YS Khong, multiple time Malaysian Rally Champion and all round nice guy. I was lucky enough to be partnered with him during the recent the new car's media drive sometime last week. The Motoring Malaysia video is currently being rendered out on the 'puter as I type and you will see what I think of the new Saga once it has been uploaded on to YouTube.

Toyota Malaysia Announces Upgrades To The 2019 Toyota Hilux, Fortuner & Innova

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), the distributors for Toyota in Malaysia, has announced that they have made some changes or upgrades to the specifications of the 2019 Toyota Hilux pickup, the 2019 Fortuner SUV and the Innova MPV range of vehicles. All features either feature upgrades or minor enhancements. As for order takings for the new vehicles, it will begin at all authorized Toyota showrooms nationwide from 16 August, 2019.

Proton Has Launched The X70 ME (MERDEKA EDITION) - Limited to 62 Units in Conjunction With Malaysia's 62nd Independence Day

While I was busy trying out the newly facelifted Proton Saga over in Ipoh (stay tuned for that video review folks!), the folks at Proton announced the launch of the limited run Proton X70 ME, or Merdeka Edition. This variant of the very popular SUV is limited to only 62 units and was introduced in conjunction with Malaysia's 62nd Independence Day. 62 units for 62 years of independence. It is priced at RM126,100 and is only available in Snow White and Flame Red colours. 

Perodua Tweckbot Free Mobile Inspection Service Continues This Merdeka Month - At the PLUS Rawang R&R Northbound 24 & 25 August 2019

Perodua has been busy during the recent Hari Raya Aidil Adha celebrations with their road safety Tweckbot complementary mobile vehicle inspection service. However, they are not stopping there as they are continuing its road safety push this Merdeka month with th 50 point Tweckbot inspection deployed at the northbound Rawang rest area on the PLUS Highway on the 24th and 25h of August 2019.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia Now Offers Decarbonizer Service at All Authorised Dealerships

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has recently introduced a new aftersales service for maintaining the engine. The new service is the Walnut Blasting Decarbonizer and it is available at all authorized dealerships. The new, essentially carbon cleaning service of a Volkswagen cylinder head without any disassembly is part of the Volkswagen Cares initiative, and this service is available from as low as RM515 per vehicle. 

The 2019 Audi A7 Sportback is Now On Sale in Malaysia - RM609K Onwards

Audi Malaysia has launched their newest four-door coupe - the new 2019 Audi A7 Sportback. The newest Audi performance car embodies progressiveness in design and technology with its all-digital control systems, comprehensive connectivity and mild hybrid technology. Full imported from Audi's Neckarsulm plant in Germany, the car retails here at RM609,900 onwards.

Ford Merdeka and Malaysia Day Offers & Promotions - Valid Till 30 September 2019

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the folks who are the authorised distributors of Ford over here have announced their sales promotion in conjunction with the upcoming Merdeka and Malaysia Day celebrations.  From 1 August to 30 September 2019, if you purchase either the Ford Ranger WildTrak or Ford Ranger Raptor, you will enjoy free maintenance for two years. Furthermore, you will also be given a PETRONAS Gift Card worth RM1,000. 

2019 Porsche Macan S Launched - Prices Start at RM625,000 Onwards

Official Porsche distributors here in Malaysia, Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) recently announced the arrival of the new 2019 Porsche Macan S. This new variant of the popular Macan features a three-litre V6 turbocharged petrol engine. It was launched in conjunction with the first Sportscar Together Day in Malaysia, an event we recently covered in an earlier post as well as our first drive in the new 2019 Type 992 Porsche 911 Carrera S.