Proton and Bank Rakyat Are Offering Special Finance Packages For Fresh Graduates & Government Employees For Certain Proton Cars

PROTON and Bank Rakyat are offering special financial packages for fresh graduates and also to government employees on certain Proton car model. This special package will be valid until 31 December 2019 and amazingly provides up to 100% financing for fresh graduates and government employees. In other words, if you qualify, you don't even pay a single Malaysia sen when you drive off with the car. Well, then you have to start with the monthly installments, but that's another thing.

Isuzu Celebrates 60 Years of the ELF Light Duty Truck - We Look at The ELF Throughout the Generations

On 26 th August 2019 Isuzu had celebrated the 60 th anniversary of their best-selling Light Duty Truck, the ELF. This truck was first introduced by Isuzu Motors Japan in back in August 1959, and since then, it has steadily become a quite a well known truck series internationally in the light-duty truck segment. The Isuzu ELF truck has been one of the truck models which has gained market acceptance for its affordability, durability, innovation and quality over the years. 

Video Vlog: 2019 BMW M5 at Sepang Circuit - Some Thoughts on the Performance Sedan While Driving It and Following the 2019 M2 Competition

Hello folks! Been a little busy with other pursuits in life. I also have to say that my 15 year old daughter is also in the midst of having her PT3 or lower secondary school exams to those abroad. So I've been busy running errands and other stuff. Anyway, here is Yours Truly piloting the 2019 BMW M5 sports sedan around the Sepang Circuit whilst following a 2019 M2 Competition.

Volkswagen launches ‘Win the Icon’ contest - Test Drive Any Volkswagen and Win a Beetle

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has just announced that they  will be giving away a brand-new Beetle in its “Win the Icon” Instagram contest. The contest, which is held in conjunction with the brand's year-long celebration of one of the world's most iconic car will be held from 1 st October till 30 th November 2019. So test drive any Volkswagen and drive away with an icon.

The All-New Mazda CX-8 Has Been Unveiled in Malaysia - No Official Price Yet But Bookings Are Open

The 2019 All-New Mazda CX-8 Crossover / SUV people carrier has been officially unveiled over at Mazda's Kulim Plant yesterday. The All-New Mazda CX-8 is locally assembled (CKD) at the Inokom, Kulim Plant and will eventually join the CX-5 which is assembled there for the regional export market. The new Mazda CX-8 is right now officially open for booking BUT, the official pricing will be announced at a later date as the first roll out of the CKD cars have only started with government approval for prices still not finalised as yet.

Goodyear Malaysia Introduces the New Assurance DuraPlus 2

Goodyear Malaysia has added the new Assurance DuraPlus 2 to the Malaysian Assurance DuraPlus range. This latest Assurance series of tyre comes with TredLife Technology which according to Goodyear is designed to provide longer mileage and durability. The Goodyear Assurance DuraPlus 2 is now available at all Goodyear AutoCare centres and dealers in Malaysia, with sizes ranging from 13- to 16-inches retailing between RM136.00 to RM293.00.

Kia BLACKPINK is Ongoing - Be 1 of 5 Lucky Winners to Experience Korea and Meet the Super K-Pop Group There

And meanwhile.... Naza Kia Malaysia is now offering K-pop fans another exciting BLACKPINK experience! K-Pop means Korean Pop, so if you like that kind of music, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, Naza Kia Malaysia will be hosting nationwide roadshows over the next seven weeks to search for five of Malaysia’s biggest BLACKPINK fans who will win the ultimate experience of a lifetime and meet Korean super girl group BLACKPINK in Korea. 

Volvo Trucks VISTA Begins - The Largest Global Competition for Aftermarket Technical Staff Kicks Off

Volvo Trucks had recently started off the latest edition of its largest global competition for aftermarket technical service personnel. The competition, called VISTA, or the Volvo International Service Training Awards, is now open for Volvo Trucks / Bus technicians to register from the 30th of September 2019. This year, about 20,000 Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses technicians throughout planet Earth, including those from Malaysia and around the region are expected to participate in this global challenge.

Ford Motor Company kicks off its 14 th annual Global Caring Month in the month of September

September is when the Ford Motor Company starts off its annual Global Caring Month where thousands of Ford employees around the world participate in community projects to create positive impact in people’s lives. Even here in Malaysia, Ford together with its sole distributor, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), celebrates this yearly event where they had organised a full day activity for the elderly at the Sincere Care Home to help improve their living conditions as well as to provide emotional support. This is Ford's 14th annual Global Caring Month. 

Information Charts from BMW Group on Electromobility Passenger Vehicle Sales in Europe and Globally as at August 2019

Here's something different that I'd like to share with you guys out there. This is BMW Group's market position for their electromobility vehicles. i.e their electric powered vehicles which includes their plug-in hybrids, hybrid and full electric vehicles (if any). The charts show Electromobility in Germany, Europe and Globally. Cars like the BMW i3 and the Nissan Leaf are the popular ones in Europe.

Scania Climate Day - Where Scania Takes A First Step in the New Year 2050 Commitment of Achieving Net-Zero Emissions

On 20th September 2019, Scania conducted a one hour worldwide shutdown to conduct sustainability training for its employees. 20th September has been announced as Scania Climate Day. Aside from that, Scania took another valiant step forward and responded to the call by the United Nations for businesses to step up and take bolder actions in tackling climate change by pledging to the decarbonisation target in line with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This is the first step in their new 2050 commitment to combat climate change.

BMW Malaysia Unveils the New BMW X3 xDrive30i with the M Sport Package Option For a Little Extra

BMW Malaysia has unveiled  the New 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i with an optional M Sport Package for a little bit extra. This variant of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), as what BMW calls their SUVs comes in at RM313,800 and you can add on that limited to 120 units only M Sport Package for RM15,000 to make it more aggressive looking.

Hino and Dealer Partner Sumai Engineering opens its first 3S centre in Terengganu

Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Hino Malaysia) authorised dealer,  Sumai Engineering Sdn. Bhd. (Sumai Engineering) has upgraded their Hino centre recently. The new centre is located in Kawasan Perindustrian Chendering, Kuala Terengganu and it will offer customers sales, service, and spare parts (3S) ensuring more customer touch points for Hino over on the East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia.

PROTON Unveils its New Logo and Tagline

PROTON cars had earlier today unveiled its new logo and tagline - which is Inspiring Connections. The logo, is a more streamlined version of the outgoing one features only the tiger's head and a change in its angle. Aside from that, the company also outlined its ambition to be a global, modern automotive brand at the event.

The Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC Sedan is Now Available in Malaysia - RM348,888 Onwards

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced the new 2019 Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC Sedan. The new Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC Sedan is available at retail price of RM348,888.00 (before insurance) for Peninsular Malaysia. This is the 'baby' AMG A-Class in some ways, as it sits beneath the A45 variant, which hasn't been launched for this new A177 A-Class series as yet. 

Video: 2019 Toyota GR Supra GTS (A90) - Short First Drive Experience in One at the Malaysian Launch

As we said in our earlier article with regards to the new 2019 Toyota GR Supra, we had driven Toyota's newest flagship sports car and it was bloody good fun. You can see the drive was just a short one but super memorable as we did a high speed run and some handling exercises which still allows us to have some pretty good initial impressions on this Euro-Japan hybrid sports car.

MAZDA6 Updated for the 2020 Model Year - Prices Start at RM173K Onwards With Three Variants Offered

The MAZDA6 has been updated for the upcoming 2020 Model Year (which starts sometime in the 3rd quarter of this year onwards actually). As such, the new 2019 Mazda 6 which is sold in Malaysia by Bermaz now comes equipped with some enhancements to its driving dynamics as well as to comfort and other equipment inside. 

Video: Scania G410 G-Series Review - First Look at Scania's Next Generation Truck - Two Part Video Review

Down below are our two YouTube videos on the Scania G410. This is the latest Scania Prime Mover or heavy duty truck that is sold in Malaysia. Their New Truck Generation series of large commercial vehicles was only recently launched here. This G-Series truck is part of their latest line-up which includes the larger, more premium S-Series truck. But watch the video and you can actually see that this G410 is no slouch.

Video - 2019 Perodua Axia launch preview - For Those That Prefer Viewing Rather Than Reading

Here is the new 2019 Perodua Axia launch review in video format. This is for those that prefer to view stuff nowadays over reading them. These days, many would like to view rather than read so here it is - a short video featuring the refreshed new Perodua Axia with more focus on the new Axia STYLE variant, a crossover looking compact.

UMW Toyota Launches the GR Supra & GR Garage (Launch Video with Supra Doing Donuts and Acceleration Here Too)

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), the official distributors of Toyota vehicles here in Malaysia have officially introduced the All-New 2019 Toyota GR Supra. The All-New GR Supra (A90) is the current Toyota sports car flagship and brings back the 'Supra' moniker and is a joint venture car by Toyota and BMW which supplied the Z4 chassis and drivetrain for Toyota to spin its magic.