Earlier today, Chery Malaysia announced support for Malaysian athletes who will be heading to the upcoming Olympic games in Paris next month. Globally, the Chery Group has been supporting local athletes from various countries who will be competing in the upcoming games. In Malaysia, aside from the support promised to the athletes, various activities for customers, including viewing parties, have been organised to cheer on our athletes.
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Good news to all Next Generation Ford Ranger owners! Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the only authorised distributor for Ford in Malaysia, is running a special sales promotion from 1st June to 31st July 2024. The “Live the Ranger Life” moments.promotion offers new Ford Ranger owners an opportunity to win a Ford Ranger Getaways Retreat via a creative slogan contest. The contest is open to all Next-Gen Ranger variants, including the Ranger Raptor and all Ford Ranger owners whose vehicles are delivered within the contest period are eligible to participate.
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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia earlier today announced the availability of the new 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC in AMG-Line form.. The GLA-Class is the entry point into the Mercedes-Benz SUV family, and the new locally-assembled GLA 250 4MATIC brings some tweaks to this year's variant. The GLA 250 now features 4MATIC variable all-wheel drive with torque-on-demand system is now available at the Mercedes-Benz Store or at their retail showrooms with the price of RM 295,888 inclusive of 10% Sales Tax (for Peninsular Malaysia).
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CHERY Auto Malaysia Sdn Bhd, officially launched the CHERY Corporate Malaysia Factory in Shah Alam, Selangor. The new assembly plant will be the first in the ASEAN region to produce the soon to be launched premium off road SUV, the JAECOO J7 in Malaysia. Aside from that piece of good news, CHERY Malaysia also state that they plan to use the facilities as a base to conduct Research and Development for their right-hand drive cars for brands under the CHERY group..
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Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur launched the Lamborghini Urus SE in Malaysia yesterday and I was one of the guys lucky enough to view it at its debut here at the Sentul Depot, in Kuala Lumpur. The Urus SE is the first hybrid plug-in version of what is the Lamborghini Super SUV and it is a historic milestone for Automobili Lamborghini. The hyper hybrid SUV has a new design with even more optimised aerodynamics, more on-board technology and an 800 CV or 789hp hybrid powertrain. It basically builds on the Urus S in terms of comfort, performance, efficiency, emissions and driving pleasure but adds that hybrid powertrain for some cleaner performance - an electric motor joins the 4.0liter V8 twin turbocharged engine. So this Urus can save some whales while still killing it in terms of looks, sound and performance.
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The newly upgraded Proton X50 has been launched but if you look at the photos here, you'd not notice it. This isn't a facelift folks, but more of a real upgrade underneath. It has more sound proofing, so better NVH (less noise, vibration and harshness), the larger infotainment screen is shared on all models, a more powerful CPU and more RAM for the infotainment system, better response on the dual clutch transmission and the two top models get the auto tailgate (previously only the highest Flagship variant). So while nothing has changed in terms of looks, and pricing as it actually comes in like previously, you get a better can and with the current early bird promotions, a lot of your money's worth for what is PROTON's best selling B segment SUV.
On Friday, the 31st of May, Red Bull Malaysia (Red Bull), the energy drink brand in the nation, announced its sponsorship for the PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha Racing Teams which are participating in the PETRONAS MAM Malaysian Cub Prix. The partnership was held at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit and was officiated through a contract signing ceremony alongside three PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha Racing Teams, namely PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha 31 Racing, PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha CKJ, and PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha Maju Motor.
On 21st May 2024, Volvo Buses, part of the Volvo Group (“Volvo”) together with Gemilang International Ltd (“Gemilang”), one of Malaysia’s manufacturers of bodywork for buses and coaches, jointly launched the all-new, flagship Volvo BZL-GML Eco Range, offering Volvo’s first and locally-built electric low-floor, two-door, premium class, city bus in Malaysia. A signing ceremony with Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (“Rapid Bus”) was held to confirm the Implementation of a trial operation involving the Volvo BZL-GML Eco Range for Rapid KL bus service.
On the 21st of May 2024, smart Malaysia at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 unveiled the All-New smart #3 SUV Coupe and opened bookings for the lower rooflline, similar in size to the #1 EV crossover hatchback. They also announced new prices for two of the lower priced #1 variants. These now start at RM169,000 before any insurance, a welcome move in the hotly contested under RM200,000 premium EV segment. You can view both the smart #1 and the #3 at the autoshow at MAEPS, Serdang where it is ongoing till 26th May 2024.
PROTON has unveiled the Proton S70 R3 racing car developed by its motorsport arm, R3 Motorsports at the ongoing 2024 Malaysia Autoshow, in MAEPS, Serdang (till the 26th of May 2024). The Proton S70 R3 marks Proton R3's first all-new racing car since the Proton Saga R3 back in 2019. This is brand's return to the S1K endurance race since 2019, as if you remember, by the next year or so, we had a pandemic and so on. With five wins under its belt, more than any other team to date, Proton R3 achieved a remarkable feat by securing victory for three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019.
On 21st May 2024, Perodua unveiled its first working electric vehicle (EV) prototype which they have officially named as the Myvi Conversion. Unofficially, it seems that it should be called EMO-1, as we see that plastered on the doors of the concept car which was unveiled and displayed at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 (till the 26th of May). This would be the foundation on which the Malaysian compact car manufacturer intends to base its electrification technology on.
New brand JAECOO is ensuring that its progress into the Malaysian automotive market is doing well. With Malaysia recently coming in front of Thailand to become Southeast Asia's second-largest auto market, after Indonesia, global premium off-road SUV brand, JAECOO, is committed to developing a strong service network in Malaysia and making sure it can gain a foothold here. So recently, it has signed into a partnership with 30 dedicated dealers as part of its long-term growth strategy at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024.
BMW GROUP Malaysia has unveils a remarkable array of exclusive deals and special campaigns across its various portfolios for customers to enjoy, available on a limited-time basis in conjunction with their return to this year's edition of the Malaysia Autoshow which is ongoing from today until 26th May 2024. The promotions and offers can be had throughout the months of May and June 2024.
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) have launched the locally assembled Golf R - the only country to assemble it outside of Germany, and you can see it on display at the ongoing (till 26th May 2024) Malaysia Autoshow 2024 at MAEPS Serdang. The new Golf R will be sold at the recommended retail price of RM332,990. The price is inclusive of Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP), which supports owners with 5 years maintenance, 5 years unlimited mileage warranty, and 5 years roadside assistance. With this package and the goodies which you can read in the paragraph below, this is super value for money. Better than the Civic Type-R which sells for around RM400,000. When I say it's better, it is as compared to the Civic, you actually get better ride, better comfort, better ergonomics and less boy racer attitude and its cheaper. Of course, if you want attitude, this is understated and the CTR has more of that.
Expect an influx of passenger car and bike related news this next few days. The Malaysia Autoshow 2024 will start on the 22nd of May and run till 26th May 2024. If you have nothing to do during those days, do hed over the MAEPS, Serdang. The Autoshow will have about 45 car and bike launches so you will get the see the latest vehicles that we will see on our roads over there.
Expect deals too as the Malaysia Autoshow is all about deals and offers. Lots of gifts for visitors too.
Do read the details in the official press release below.
