2020 Ford Ranger Raptor Launched - Details and How to Order One During the MCO Period

Now while we are still facing the Movement Control Order (MCO) scenario which is needed to fight against the Covid-19 coronavirus things must still be launched and news must still be forwarded. Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the chaps who are the distributors of Ford here in Malaysia has announced that the 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor has been launched here. It features more additional equipment like Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Vehicle and Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning and Assist. This makes the high performance pickup truck even better than even. DNA, the Ranger Raptor sets a new benchmark for off-road speed and capability. 

Especially in this region where we don't see many 5.0liter V8 pickup trucks!

Shell Malaysia Sends Essential Items to Medical Frontliners at Sungai Buloh and Ipoh Hospitals & Other Help Through Their Stations and Initiative with BonusLink

Shell Malaysia recently showed their support and care for the nation’s frontliners during this fight against COVID-19. Their aid was made through a series of outreach initiatives aimed to lessen the worries and challenges faced by those who are at the front of our fight against this very infectious virus. Essential items such as hand sanitizers, mineral water, food and beverages were among the items contributed and were sent to Hospital Sungai Buloh, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, and Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun in Ipoh.

Perodua Joins the Fight Against Covid-19 by Contributing RM2 Million to the National Disaster Management Agency

Perodua has joined the fight against COVID-19 by contributing RM2 million to the National Disaster Management Agency’s (NADMA) COVID-19 fund. In addition to the sizeable sum, Perodua has also donated 150 mattresses, 200 pillows, 105 boxes of mineral water, 15 industrial fans and 300 pairs of rubber boots to the Sungai Buloh Hospital to aid the ongoing fight against the global pandemic.

'Welcome Back' Aftersales Campaign By Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM), the authorised distributors of Volkswagen cars in Malaysia has announced a “Welcome Back” aftersales campaign. The new campaign is for Volkswagen owners under the Volkswagen Cares initiative and it has been launched in lieu of the current Movement Control Order (MCO) due to the country's fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. 

Proton Announces Expiring Warranties During MCO Will Be Extended

Proton has announced that they will be extending their vehicle warranties in line with the Malaysian government's Movement Control Order (MCO) period. If you have a Proton vehicle that has an expiring warranty or you need work done under the warranty, it will still be covered once the MCO is lifted. 

The 2020 Honda City (Which Isn't Sold Here Yet) Gets a 5 Star ASEAN NCAP Safety Rating

The New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) recently crash tested the newly launched, in Thailand, latest (7th) generation Honda City. This is the third assessment that ASEAN NCAP performed on the model in which the first was conducted in 2012 whilst the second in 2014. But note these were the earlier generation models and ASEAN NCAP has new active safety categories added this time around.

MBM Resources Berhad Donates RM300,000 to Support The Ongoing Fight Against the Covid-19 Outbreak

MBM Resources Berhad (MBMR), the company that has its hand in various segments in the automotive industry here in Malaysia recently announced a RM300,000 medical donation to support the country's public healthcare system in the ongoing battle against the novel coronavirus COVID-19. MBMR to those who are not aware are the folks behind Perodua, Daihatsu Malaysia, Hino Malaysia and various other inter-related companies who are actually quite bit in our industry.

Prestige CarCare is Offering Basic Emergency Services to Frontline Personnel Working to Curb the Spread of Covid-19

Prestige CarCare, a Klang Valley car maintenance and repair service, has offered its complimentary services which will be basic emergency services such as jump starting faulty car batteries and changing car tyres to aid frontliners who are working tirelessly for the sake of all Malaysians. Frontliners here include doctors, health workers, policemen and RELA volunteers. The services are only limited to the Klang Valley area so take note.

Buy a Volkswagen Online During the Movement Control Order

If you want a Volkswagen and cannot wait to place a booking for one even during this period where the government has put in place a Movement Control Order, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has launched an online showroom for Malaysians who want to buy Volkswagen. It could be the only way to book at Volkswagen since all showrooms and service centres are closed during this period. This showroom is much like their Lazada online store, but much more focused of course. 

Proton Allocates 50 Units of the Proton X70 SUV to the Ministry of Health to Assist Mobility During the COVID-19 Movement Control Order Period

What can a car manufacturer do to support the fight against the totally nasty COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak? Well, they can send some cars to help the front line personnel in carrying out their duties of course. PROTON, the Malaysian car manufacturer that is currently on a rennaissance of sorts in terms of its image has allocated 50 units of the Proton X70 SUV to the Malaysian Ministry of Health which will be used primarily to ferry medical personnel to and from work (as public transport may affect them during the Movement Contol Order period we are currently facing.

Naza Group Helps Fight the COVID-19 Outbreak by Contributing RM1.25 Million to the Government's Fight - Better Than Some Businessfolk Who Are Complaining Online

This is quite a good show by Naza Group of Companies. They have decided to contribute RM1.25 Million from their coffers to help the Malaysian government's fight against the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. This is a very good move a far cry from those businessmen and businesswomen as well as local celebrities who complain that the government hasn't given them any subsidies. This was what I had been reading on Instabook or Whatstwit earlier today

PROTON Shares Some Car Maintenance Tips to Do During The Movement Control Order and Other Times When Your Car Isn't Used for Extended Periods of Time

Proton has gotten in touch with me to share with you readers out there this short article about basic car maintenance you should do to your Proton, and any other vehicle, during this Movement Control Order (MCO) period. Since the Malaysian government has decided to make this 2 week extension into a longer one by putting on another 2 weeks to the MCO, you should take a look at the tips below so that your parked car will be able to function quite properly when life goes back to normal.

Toyota and Lexus Malaysia Operations to Remain Closed Until the Official End of the Movement Control Order & Warranty Matters

UMW Toyota Motor has official stated that in light of the recent announcement on the extension of the Movement Control Order (MCO) by the Government of Malaysia, they, the authorised distributors of Toyota and Lexus in Malaysia announced that all Authorised Toyota and Lexus Dealers will remain closed until the order is lifted.

Introducing the SDAC-Ford ‘Digital Salesperson’ - The Brand's Alternative Option for Customers to Buy a Ford in Malaysia

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the authorised distributor for Ford in Malaysia has launched their The ‘Digital Salesperson’. This new online style service is a dedicated WhatsApp live chat to address customer queries relating to buying a new Ford vehicle in Malaysia. These includes queries on products, ongoing promotions, and vehicle price list. This is quite relevant especially when we Malaysians are facing the current Movement Control Order period due to the COVID-19 coronavirus control measures..And could be helpful too.

MODENAS Gives Support to the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Star - Helping the Frontliners in the Fight Against the COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak Up North

Those in the Malaysian automotive industry aren't sitting still in these times of need and where a global calamity is now upon us. The national motorcycle brand, Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (“MODENAS” or “the Company”), a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad (“DRB-HICOM”), has come out in support of our frontliners, in the fight against the outbreak of the coronavirus Covid-19 here in Malaysia. They have decided to turn their attention towards given some assistance in the form of supplies and some basic equipment to the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar, Kedah. The hospital is a designated Covid-19 treatment facility.

Shell Malaysia's Preventing Measures at Stations to Help Combat the COVID-19 Outbreak

During these times of the Movement Control Order which is currently ongoing till 31st March 2020 (tentatively), Shell Malaysia has stated that they remain committed to ensure the safety and well-being of their customers and their on-site staff at their Shell Stations nationwide. The safety and comfort of all those visiting their stations, and the Shell staff working at their stations are taken care of as best as they can during this period. Currently, Shell has implemented several prevention guidelines at all Shell stations nationwide in order to make these facilites as clean as possible in order to try and help limit any cases of COVID-19 infection. 

Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) on the Movement Control Order due to COVID-19 Coronavirus - All Events Postponed

This is the second day into the Movement Control Order placed on the country by the Government of Malaysia. So lets have another announcement on the matter, this time from an agency of the government dealing with the automotive industry, MARii, the  Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute which is the agency that spearheads the country's automotive policy and future plans.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia's Precautionary Measures During The Movement Control Order from Now Till 31st March 2020

As with the other press releases prior to this published on Motoring Malaysia, we have now received the official statement from Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and as it is a duty for us to spread the news to you folks out there, we are publishing the statement in full down below. It does follow the same basic bits of news like the other car companies out there. Their manufacturing facility, showrooms and service centres are all closed from 18 to 31st March 2020 in line with slowing down the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Renault Malaysia's Response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Movement Control Orders by the Malaysian Government

Okay folks, this is what I received from Renault Malaysia aka their authorised distributors TC Euro Cars (TCEC). You can actually Buy or Subscribe from the comfort of your home via the Renault E-Store, with the option of door-to-door delivery So while their showrooms and service centres are closed, you can order online and their customer assistance still available via Chat or 1800-18-8663.

Official Statement by PROTON on the Movement Control Order to Curb the Spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus - Plus Some Extra Thoughts

Below I have published the official statement by PROTON on their Movement Control measures as regards the Malaysian Government's Movement Control Order from 18 to the 31st of March 2020 due to the efforts in curbing the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Take note that all their facilities including showrooms, service centres and their production facilities have been shut down.