New Toyota Corolla Cross Launched in Thailand - New Compact SUV Globally Launched Online - No Idea When it Will Be Coming to Malaysia

The Toyota Corolla Cross has been unveiled via Toyota Thailand's website. The New Compact Toyota SUV is now officially on sale in Thailand and will be launched in a number of markets, including Malaysia from the looks of it as we actually received the word of the launch from UMW Toyota Motor, the Malaysian distributor of all things Toyota. No idea as to when it will officially be launched here but do expect Thailand imported vehicles to be sold here when that happens (much like the Corolla Altis 1.8G we currently have here.

Promotions: Mercedes-Benz Dealership NZ Wheels Now Offering Customers A Chance to Win A Ducati XDiavel S Sports Cruiser Motorcycle

NZ Wheels Sdn Bhd, who are an authorised dealer for Mercedes-Benz in Malaysia is now giving customers a chance to win a Ducati XDiavel S motorcycle with any purchase of a selected Mercedes-Benz model during the NZ Wheels Double Celebration campaign. This campaign runs from 13th July to 30th September 2020.

PROTON Set to Celebrate 35 Years of the Proton Saga on 9 July 2020 - Tune in To Their Facebook Page at 10.35am

Malaysia’s first national car turns 35 on 9 July 2020. The Proton Saga, is now 335 and it remains as PROTON’s best-seller with over 1,800,000 units sold to date. In 1985, it changed the landscape of the Malaysian automotive scene and it has been with us, in good times as well as tough times. Most of us who were born in the 1980s onwards or earlier would have fond memories of a family elder driving around in one of these. And now, Proton will be celebrating the 35th birthday of the SAGA over on their official Facebook page on 9 July 2020, at 10.35am. Go watch it there if you have the time.

The #OutRideAnything Campaign by Shell Advance - Free Engine Oil and Other Gifts With Purchase

New sales campaign by Shell Advance called the #outrideanything campaign. The Movement Control Order (MCO) over the past few months has impacted the livelihood of many Malaysians, including those who rely on their motorcycles for their daily income. As Malaysians are adjusting towards the new norm with industries opening in the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) period, Shell Malaysia hopes to give bikers and bike mechanics something to look forward to, with its three-pronged #OutrideAnything campaign. There is a chance to take home a bottle of Shell Advance AX7 engine oil, free bandanas (pictured above) with engine oil purchase and also Shell Advance Masterclass for up to 2,000 motorcycle mechanics throughout 2020.

So the #outrideanything campaign is as follows

Toyota Malaysia Launches Official Online Stores on Lazada Malaysian and Shopee Malaysia - Book A Toyota From Your Home, Office or From Anywhere With Internet

As online shopping has been growing like crazy these days especially with the COVID-19 pandemic where most of us have had to work or do everything from home. You can buy anything online these days and even make the first step in purchasing a car by placing a booking via online shopping portals or through the company websites. Now, Toyota Malaysia has opened their official online stores on Lazada Malaysia and Shopee Malaysia.

Cycle & Carriage Bintang Bhd and Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Officially Open the Cycle & Carriage Alor Setar Autohaus

Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad (C&C) and Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s (MBM) have officially opened the all new Cycle & Carriage Alor Setar Autohaus. Embodying the new Mercedes-Benz Retail Brand Presence, the Autohaus is the first in the northern region to showcase the new concept which is more customer-centric than ever. 

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An Interview with Mr Robin Soong of Street Car Sdn Bhd - The PROTON 3S Dealership in Kluang, Johor

This article is slightly different from the norm. Well, with the new social norms in place these days, showcasing something different on Motoring Malaysia would be good. Today we talk to Mr. Robin Soong, Managing Director – Street Car Sdn Bhd (3S). He is the chap who basically manages Street Car, a Proton cars 3S (Sales, Service & Spares) over in Kluang, Johor. This is a quite a new 3S outlet which first started operations in 2019 and basically part of PROTON's new change in direction and their new beginning. 

The New Second Generation Range Rover Evoque is Launched in Malaysia - Prices Start at RM426,828 onwards

Earlier today, Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia officially launched the the new 2020 Range Rover Evoque luxury compact SUV. Malaysia will be getting two variants of this second generation Evoque- the entry model Evoque and the Evoque R-Dynamic, priced at *RM426,828 and *RM475,398 respectively (*price stated is inclusive 50% sales tax waiver -valid till 31 December 2020, excluding car registration, insurance and roadtax).

Volvo Car Malaysia Introduces Volvo SELEKT Certified Used Car Programme

Volvo Car Malaysia has launched its new 360 total-care used car programme called Volvo SELEKT. The new programme is created for the discerning customers in mind, who want the same uncompromising excellence and quality of a new Volvo car but at a more affordable price. The Volvo cars sold via Volvo SELEKT are with full Volvo warranty and chosen from a select used cars that are of a certain selected standard. More choices to those that yearn for a Volvo car.

Perodua Donates 5,000 Face Shields to 17 Secondary Schools in the Hulu Selangor District

Another good gesture by the folks at Perodua. Ahead of the reopening of schools on 24 June,the company has distributed over 5,000 face shields produced by its associate to 17 secondary schools in the Hulu Selangor district. The face shields will be used by the students, teachers at the respective schools and will add to the level of protection in the fight against the unnecessary spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Volkswagen Launches Official Store on Shopee - Announces Irresistible 7.7 Deals in the Upcoming 7.7 Mid-year Sale

 

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has officially announced the launching of an official store on Shopee, a leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia. Further to that, in conjunction with Shopee's coming 7.7 Mid-Year Sale, the brand is offering exclusive deals for cars booked via Shopee from the 23 rd June till 7 th July 2020. You only need RM199 to book a Volkswagen and be entitled to rewards.

Industry Update: Sime Darby Sees Positive Signs From Its Automotive Arm Due to Government Initiatives

Sime Darby's retail and distribution arm, especially its automotive division Sime Darby Motors, has reported that the Pelan Jana Semula Ekonomi (PENJANA) economic stimulus package aimed at propelling Malaysia’s economic recovery post COVID-19 lockdown, Sime Darby Motors, is helping things out for them. According to their latest news release, they are experiencing an increase in demand for its vehicles and is appreciative to the Malaysian government on this initiative. Indeed, the Total Industry Volume (TIV) sales of the automotive industry has seen its May 2020 sales numbers rise to 22,000 units registered froma measly 150 over units registered in the month of April 2020. The relax in the Movement Control Order  (MCO) regulations has allowed businesses to recover, albeit to about 65% of its pre-MCO days.

Peugeot in Malaysia Now Has an E-Showroom for Better Customer Interaction - Plus Offers and Other Promos

Nasim Sdn Bhd, the official distributor for the Peugeot brand in Malaysia, recently announced the launch of an e-showroom. This is the Peugeot e-Showroom, which is on their on their official website - https://peugeot.com.my/online-showroom/. The new addition was made to have more convenience for customers to browse and book Peugeot models such as the Peugeot 3008 SUV Plus and Peugeot 5008 SUV Plus without the need to actually head to a showroom.

Hyundai Sime Darby Revises Pricing for 2020 Model Year Vehicles - Valid Till 31 December 2020

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 100% sales tax exemption on new CKD cars and 50% exemption for CBU models until the end of the year, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has revised the price list which is applicable only to 2020 models. Do take note on this detail folks.

The 5th Generation Toyota RAV4 Has Been Launched with Prices Starting at RM196K Onwards

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), the official distributor of Toyota vehicles in Malaysia has officially launched the fifth generation Toyota RAV4 SUV. The fully imported 2020 RAV4 you see in the images here is a continuation of the original and ground-breaking RAV4 SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) which was first introduced in the mid-1990s. It offered practicality and yet possessed the comfort and handling of a passenger car. It was an immediate success and created a new category in the automobile market. This latest generation model is now in town.

Official Porsche Distributors for Malaysia, Sime Darby Auto Performance, Announces New Prices for Models and Introduces New Porsche 360 Financing+

Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), the official Porsche people in Malaysia has announced their new model prices based sales tax (SST) rebates that was recently announced by the government of Malaysia. The company welcomes the tax incentives that was recently offered by the Prime Minister which will see sales tax for CBU vehicles reduced by 50% as part of the short-term economic recovery plan that will be available from 15 June 2020 until 31 December 2020. And in order to make things even sweeter, customers can opt for a financing programme with the new Porsche 360 Financing+, with an even shorter loan tenure from 12 – 60 months and flexibility on ownership, specially available for the Macan only.

BMW Malaysia Launches the Locally Assembled BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport - RM440,745.00 OTR before Insurance

BMW Malaysia has officially brought the locally assembled New 4th Generation BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport to Malaysia. This new locally-assembled, electrified (aka Hybrid) variant of what they like to call as "The Boss". What could be known as the best-selling SAV in its segment worldwide, the New 2020 BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport is like what every BMW is designed for, which is to provide supreme driving pleasure, along with a whole new level of performance, innovation and convenience. Priced at RM 440,745.00 on the road before any insurance.

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Now Open For Pre-Launch Booking

UMW Toyota Motor recently announced the order taking for the much awaited 2019 Japan Car of the Year, the All-New Toyota RAV4 from 10 June 2020 onwards. The sporty looking SUV is scheduled to be launched here in Malaysia within a day to two from the date of this article. UMW Toyota have already announced the price for this SUV and being fully imported, it will be priced from RM223,880 onwards.

Malaysia Autoshow 2020 Postpone to 2021

The Malaysia Autoshow 2020, which was scheduled to occur in July 2020 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) will now been postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the measures that were implemented to contain it.  The annual autoshow is organised by the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), and it will skip a whole year and only be scheduled for April 2021 but with the proviso that it is subject to the developments of the COVID-19 throughout this year and even 2021 from what we hear.

Isuzu Malaysia Introduces Loan Moratorium For its Loyal Customers

Isuzu Malaysia have announced that potential Isuzu D-Max customers will by offering a moratorium or deferment of sorts for financing payments on new Isuzu vehicles purchased from 1 June 2020 till 31 August 2020. Called the Isuzu Deferred Installment Campaign, this can be said to be the first programme of its kind in the pick-up segment where customers can defer their loan payments for up to half a year.