2017 Maserati Ghibli and Ghibli S Now on Sale in Malaysia

The 2017 Ghibli

The 2017 Maserati Ghibli and Ghibli S is now available in Malaysia, two short months after their official debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. The 2017 Ghibli and Ghibli S are available starting from RM 618,800.00 and RM 708,800.00 respectively, including a 3 years/60,000km service package. The price includes local duties and taxes.

Happenings: PERODUA Eco-Challenge returns for 2017

The Perodua Eco Challenge 2017 (PEC 2017), will be one of Perodua’s main Corporate Responsibility programmes when it returns next year. This time, the event will have invitations to institutions of higher learning to propose the best innovative components which might be incorporated in its future models.

MINI Malaysia Takes Charge with New Fitness Adventure Campaign staring the MINI Countryman as well as year end sales offers

MINI Malaysia today introduced the MINI Takes Charge fitness campaign, where four trainers from four gyms have designed fitness routines fitting to the distinctiveness of the MINI Countryman. Like the Adventurer, the four dynamic workout routines are a combination of power, speed, control, strength and adrenaline. Boy, as a certified car person, I just got tired just by looking at all of these trainers doing all the stuff in the video below. And in the photos.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia announces new joint Managing Director

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today announced the appointment of Mr. Erik Winter (above) as its new Managing Director, with immediate effect. Mr. Winter replaces outgoing Managing Director Mr. Alin Tapalaga, who is returning to Europe due to health reasons - and will oversee the Company’s Brand and Human Resource operations.

3M Malaysia Launches 3M™ Diamond Grade™ (DG3) Reflective Markings in Compliance with the new rulings by the JPJ

3M is most well known for those Post It sticky notes thingy. But they also do lots of automotive related stuff too. One of them is something called Conspicuity Marking or Reflective Stickers as we simpletons call it. 3M has launched the 3M™ Diamond Grade™ (DG3) Conspicuity Marking earlier today, in line with the recent announcement made by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) that lorry marking reflective stickers are now mandatory on all commercial vehicles.

GO AUTO signs agreement with FUKUTA ELECTRIC to develop Electric Vehicles & its supply chain in Malaysia

The chaps from Go Auto Manufacturing were recently in Taiwan where they signed a technical agreement. with Fukuta Electric & Machinery Company Ltd. Taiwan (Fukuta) recently to develop the ecosystem for electric vehicles (EV). The agreement is in line with the Malaysian Government's initiative to make Malaysia as a hub for manufacturers and EV components in the ASEAN market.

Ford Ranger awarded ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards for Best Adult Occupant Protection for Pick-Up Category

The popular Ford Ranger pick-up truck has recently been awarded the ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Award 2016 for ‘Best Adult Occupant Protection for Pick-Up Category’. Ford Ranger achieved the highest 5-star safety rating in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) among all pickup trucks being tested by the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (ASEAN NCAP) earlier this year with the strongest evaluation score in the segment of 15.45/16 points.

Truck & Bus News: SCANIA MARCOPOLO premium coaches delivered to Siang Malam Travel Express Sdn Bhd

Siang Malam Travel Express Sdn Bhd was the first bus operator in the country to purchase the new Scania Marcopolo premium coach. They have liked the new coach so much that they have taken delivery of another two units. Unlike most of the coaches or buses you see here which are built by external coachbuilders, the Marcopolo is a complete coach built and delivered by Scania.

Toyota Innova 2nd generation launched in Malaysia

UMW Toyota just launched the second generation Toyota Innova here in Malaysia. My first thoughts were:

1. It's not so ugly anymore...and..