Due to the recent move by the Malaysia government to try bolster the automotive industry and spur local consumption due to the recent slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in Malaysia, have announced their new pricelist for the Mitsubishi ASX Compact SUV and Outlander SUV in Malaysia. The new prices are effective immediately until 31 December 2020.
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Monday, June 15, 2020
Goodyear Malaysia Announces Zero Contact Initiative for all Goodyear Autocare Centres
Goodyear Malaysia recently announced its Zero Contact Initiative (Zero Contact), whereby customers can get new tyres fitted at any participating Goodyear Autocare centre without any direct person-to-person contact throughout the entire process. As per the usual norm these days, this is to ensure a safe environment for its consumers and staff as businesses resume amidst the COVID-19 pandemic affecting us all. The practice follows procedures successfully implemented in the United States of America, Australia and other ASEAN countries which Goodyear are conducting their businesses at.
New Volkswagen Prices Effective 15 June 2020 to 31 December 2020 For Malaysia
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) have announced a reduction on the prices of its models of up to RM9,484, following the announcement on the sales tax exemption. This adjustment will take effect from today, the 15th of June 2020 and will continue to take effect till the 31st of December 2020.
Perodua Extends Vehicle Servicing Operating Hours at Selected Centres Nationwide
Due to the higher demand due to the recent shutdown of its operations due to the Movement Control Order placed in Malaysia (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), Perodua is embarking upon a pilot project to extend the operation hours of selected service centres and Body & Paint (B&P) hubs to cater for the needs of its valued customers.
HINO Poncho Minibus Starts New Trial Route in Johor Bahru - Operated by Handal Indah Sdn Bhd
The HINO Poncho 7 meter minibus is starting a trial run within Johor Bahru. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been recently entered into between Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Hino Malaysia) and Handal Indah Sdn Bhd (Handal Indah) to start a trial run of a low-floor mini bus in Johor Bahru. The Poncho, is a cute looking, low floor minibus that will be plying Route 10B, which is the route that travels along Johor Bahru City, Pelangi, Sentosa, Pandan, Taman Daya and Taman Setia Indah. It will be almost a one month trial which begins today, the 15th of June to the 12th of July 2020.
Friday, June 12, 2020
Volvo Car Malaysia Announces Latest Prices for Their Vehicles - From 15 June to 31 December 2020
Following the Malaysian government's announcement with regard to the Short-Term Economic Recovery plan post Movement Control Order, Volvo Car Malaysia has released its new price list for all Volvo CKD (Completely Knocked Down) models to exclude sales tax, effective 15 June to 31 December 2020. So if you have been looking for a Volvo car now could be the time. The last time this tax rebate was given was when the change of government happened back in 2018. Now you have another chance.
Offers by Hyundai Sime Darby - New and Pre-Owned Models at Great Prices this Weekend 12-14 June 2020
Hyundai fans prepare to be wowed this weekend, as Sime Darby Motors City, Ara Damansara and all other Sime Darby Auto Hyundai (SDAH) outlets nationwide are offering irresistible deals for all new and pre-owned models from the 12 to 14 June 2020. The 3-day special deal starting today (yep, we are a little late getting this out), will see customers receive big cash rebates of up to RM18,000 and complimentary accessories with the purchase of selected Hyundai models. Make an appointment prior to your visit though in line with the new social norms. Note the offer for new cars should come with a SST tax rebate too.
Latest Toyota Malaysia Vehicle Prices from 15 June to 31 December 2020
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), the official distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Malaysia have announced new prices for its vehicles beginning 15 June 2020 and should be valid till 31 December 2020, following the incentives provided to the Malaysian automotive industry announced by the Prime Minister. This is to try bolster the automotive industry which has slowed down a lot due to the coronavirus Movement Control Order applied to the country.
Renault Malaysia's New Prices for Vehicles for 15 June to 31 December 2020
In line with the government’s implementation of the sales tax exemption on new cars from 15 June to 31 December 2020, TC Euro Cars (TCEC), who are the authorised distributor and importer of Renault here in Malaysia has revised the retail prices for its Renault models. Customers can also take advantage of additional online exclusives offered across the Renault line-up as there are many offers and rebates too. So it is a good time to take advantage of this current situation. If it is possible for you, that is.
BMW Group Malaysia Revised Prices for New BMW and MINI Vehicles June 2020 Onwards
Hello folks! Been a tad bit busy now that the Movement Control Order has entered another more relaxed phase. We can all go about and do nearly whatever we want with the exception of hairdressers and masseurs. The government of Malaysia has also stated that many of the locally assembled and imported cars have lower SST (sales, service tax) from 100% to 50% less and cars are now slightly more affordable. Here, we have BMW Group Malaysia's prices for new BMW cars, BMW Motorrad and MINI vehicles (MINI prices after the page break).
Friday, June 05, 2020
Offers & Promos: Volkswagen Now Offering the Tiguan With 6 Months Free Installments Until 30th June 2020
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia has announced a new promo for their Volkswagen Tiguan SUV. The Tiguan can be had with Six months free installment for all units registered by 30th June 2020. Adding to that is an additional rebate of RM4,000 off the asking price for bookings made on the eShowroom and do also take note that you can opt for the newly launched Home Delivery service for convenience (which is actually free within a 20km radius from the selected showroom).
BMW Group Malaysia Announces New PHEV Battery Warranty Programme Campaign & Offers and Promos as well as a Chance to Win a BMW i8 Coupe
Last 2nd June 2020, BMW Group Malaysia announced a new Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHEV) Battery Warranty Programme for BMW and MINI PHEV cars in Malaysia. The premium brand company has enhanced its current PHEV battery warranty programme for its new BMW and MINI vehicles by an additional 2 Years and 60,000KM. What this does is essentially allow owners of the cars to have an 8 Year/ 160,000KM (whichever comes first).
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Volkswagen Offers Nationwide Home Delivery Service for New Cars - Free Within a 20km Radius From The Selected Showroom
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) had announced on the 1st of June 2020 a new sales initiative which offers Volkswagen owners the option to have their new cars delivered to their homes, or offices, or even factories. The service is available nationwide at all authorized Volkswagen dealerships. Delivery is free for owners located within a 20-kilometre radius from their selected dealership. So if you live a bit further than that, charges may apply. Anyway, more value added services from VPCM to their customers.
2020 Ford Ranger FX4 Launched via Ford Malaysia's YouTube and Facebook Channels - Priced at RM126,888 OTR Without Insurance
Ford Motor Company together with Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, recently launched the New 2020 Ford Ranger FX4 in Malaysia via Facebook and YouTube Live through a product walkaround session. The launch, on the 3rd of June 2020 was like many others which happened during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) period which was imposed due to Malaysian wanting to curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The new norm for the moment is social distancing and the New Ford Ranger FX4 is the first pickup truck in the country to be launched on two online platforms simultaneously.
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PROTON Records Sales of 5,676 in May 2020 - Good Numbers Despite Movement Control Measures & Other News - Promo on X70 and for Frontliners
We have just come out of the Movement Control Order (MCO) due to the Malaysian government trying to curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and are now hopefully into the tailend of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO). The shutdown of the country's businesses due to this has led to a near total economic slowdown and now, the automotive industry like other sectors are moving slowly, hoping for recovery of sorts. Malaysian car company PROTON has posted its May 2020 sales figures and they have sold a promising 5,676 units of vehicles.
Trucks: Volvo Trucks Celebrates 10 Years of the Heavy Duty Volvo FMX - Details, Specs and More

2020 marks the tenth year of the Volvo FMX series of trucks. This is a heavy duty truck that has been specifically developed for the demanding construction industry. Over the past decade, the FMX's ability to cope with tough conditions has evolved as a result of the introduction of many innovative features. Aside from being developed from the ground up as a heavy duty truck, adding better features and equipment over the years since its introduction, has made the FMX one of the better heavy duty / construction trucks on the market, especially in its current form.
Perodua Sells 7,886 Vehicles in May 2020 / June Sales Campaign Promo - Promising Numbers Amid the Movement Control Order Slowdown in Business
According to the Malaysian Automotive Association, the country's Total Industry Volume (TIV) for vehicle sales will drop from around slightly over 600,000 to about 400,000 due to economic slowdown forced globally by the COVID-19 pandemic. This will be something to monitor closely as now, Malaysia is coming out from the Movement Control Order (MCO) period and people are now going back to work, albeit in a different, more social distanced way. We are now getting the first reports of sales figures and the first is Perodua, which has closed the month of May 2020 with 7,886 cars sold, bringing its year-to-date (YTD) sales total to 52,920 units.
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Launches the 2020 Mercedes-AMG Compact Car Series in Malaysia - A 45 S 4MATIC+. CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ & A 35 4MATIC

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia celebrated its first ever online, or internet premiere of the latest Mercedes-AMG compact cars yesterday afternoon due to the Conditional Movement Control Order imposed in the country due to the COVID-19 outbreak. These new Mercedes-AMG are the 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC, 2020 A 45 4MATIC+ hot hatchbacks and as the first model debut for Malaysia, the 2020 CLA 45 4MATIC+. These are the essentially the piping hot variants of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatchbacks and the hottest CLA four-door coupe which you can get. Now on the second generation of the new batch of Mercedes-Benz compact car chassis, it gets the best that Mercedes-AMG can offer for compact cars.
2020 Volvo S60 T8 R-Design Now Offered in Locally Assembled (CKD) Form
On the 18th May 2020, which was sometime just before the recent Hari Raya Idil Fitri celebrations here in Malaysia, Volvo Car Malaysia launched the Volvo S60 T8 in its Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) or locally assembled form for the country. This is similar to the current fully imported of Completely Built-Up (CBU) variant, the Volvo S60 T8 CKD and it will only come in a single T8 R-Design variant for Malaysia. In this new CKD form, it will now cost us RM295,888 (on-the-road, without insurance, inclusive of excise duty and sales tax) and will be available for viewing at all authorised Volvo dealers and also available for booking via the Volvo Car Malaysia website, which makes sense in these times of a pandemic.
Monday, June 01, 2020
Sime Darby Auto Performance Set to Reveal the New Porsche 911 Speedster Online For the Malaysian Market
Another virtual unveiling folks! The limited edition and very new Porsche 911 Speedster will be unveiled virtually on Tuesday, 2 June 2020 at 08:00 pm on Porsche Malaysia social platforms like their Instagram and Facebook channels as well as their dealer websites. One link, which is to their Facebook page can be clicked through HERE. The newest Porsche Speedster is limited to only 1948 units globally and due to the Movement Control Order here in Malaysia, official distributors of Porsche here, Sime Darby Auto Performance are launching it online.
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