Trucks & Happenings: Volvo Trucks Malaysia Launches Road Safety Programme For Cyclists - 'See and Be Seen'

Volvo Trucks recently launched a global programme – See and Be Seen – aimed at creating road safety awareness for cyclists. The launch took place in Hin Hua High School, Klang where the event was held as part of the school's 70th anniversary celebrations. The Malaysian leg of the programme was launched during a scouting skills competition & campfire event where 800 scouts from all over Malaysia took part. 

New Colours For The 2018 Ford Ranger - Meteor Grey for the Wildtrak and Cool White for the FX4

Ford's official distributor in Malaysia has announced limited edition colour variants of the 3.2liter Ford Ranger Wildtrak and the 2.2liter Ranger FX4. These new limited edition colour variants usher in the new year for Ford and Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC). The Wildtrak gets Meteor Grey, which is a dark, dark grey, and the FX4 gets a while called Cool White, which you can see in the photo above. 

Third Generation KIA PICANTO to be Launched on the 10th of January 2018!

NAZA Kia is set to launch the third generation Kia Picanto on the 10th of January 2018 - only a week to be exact. This comes just after its preview at many Kia Red Cube showrooms nationwide as well as its preview at the recent Malaysia Autoshow 2017. [UPDATE - The launch article is here]

UMW Toyota Has Started Taking Orders For The Upcoming Facelifted 2018 Toyota Vios

This is an interesting bit for the passenger car industry here. When Toyota, or its Japanese counterpart Honda launch their latest B segment sedan here, everyone sits up at takes notice. So take note as UMW Toyota Motor has just announced that they've started taking bookings for the facelifted Toyota Vios.

Spotted For Sale: 2007 Audi A4 S Line aka White Angel - How Do They Come Up With These Names???

Well, the first question that begs asking is that what the heck is an Audi 'White Angel'? The answer to this is the white Audi A4 S Line from 2007 which you see above. The owner who wants to sell it off calls it 'White Angel'. Must be one heck of an Audi A4.

Industry News: Bentley Kuala Lumpur Appoints LAB Group As Their PR & Media Communications Agency

It has been announced that the LAB Group will be handling all PR and media communications duties, as well as media activity for Bentley Kuala Lumpur. Being the newly appointed partner to one of the best brands in the world in terms of luxury transportation, LAB will be entrusted with a whole lot of responsibility in terms of marketing and promoting Bentley Kuala Lumpur to Bentley owners, the Malaysian public and the media too.

Offers & Promotions: Volkswagen Offers Three (3) Years / 45,000km FREE Maintenance Programme For All New Volkswagens Purchased Beginning 1st January 2018

Alright, future Volkswagen owners rejoice! Slightly, at least for the first three years of purchase anyway as Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced the introduction of a Three Year Or 45,000km (which ever comes first) FREE maintenance programme for any new, bought from an authorised dealer, Volkswagen car registered from 1st January 2018 onwards! Total peace of mind for three years in terms of use. 

Spotted: Classic Mercedes-Benz W108 S-Class

I Spotted this immaculate W108 Mercedes-Benz S-Class yesterday while at the bank. This is most likely the later, late 1960s 280S model which somehow was more than the earlier 250S or 300S variants here in Malaysia. It is great to see classic cars like this still in use and in fantastic condition. 

Four PROTON Dealers Upgrading to 3S & 4S Centres - Part of The New Dealer Network Upgrade Program

PROTON's dealership network has now been made a little better. As part of their revitalisation plan, many of their dealers are currently in the midst of upgrading from the usual sales and service outlets (1S / 2S) to full 3S and / or 4S outlets nationwide. Recently, four of these dealers were the first to enter into the Dealers Network Upgrade Agreement which was entered upon by PROTON and Baiduri Auto Sdn Bhd, Bunga Raya Auto Credit Sdn Bhd, Setia Gemilang Auto Sdn Bhd and Vantage Speed Sdn Bhd.

Happenings: Ford and Sime Darby Auto Connexion Adds Cheer Together With Kupikupifm DJs to Patients at The Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah in Likas, Kota Kinabalu

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia made it an extra-memorable Christmas for the children at the children’s ward of Hospital Wanita dan Kanak- kanak Sabah, Likas, Kota Kinabalu when they contributed books, bags and stationary in support of the radio station, Kupikupifm and their DJs, Cheer to Patient CSR Programme. It made a lot of kids smile obviously.

Happenings: BMW Credit Malaysia Celebrates its 10th Year Anniversary With Their Top Customers & Corporate Partners

BMW Credit Malaysia recently hosted its Top Customers and Corporate Partners at a special appreciation dinner celebrating the organisation’s 10th year anniversary in the country. The event was held at The Glass House at Seputeh where everyone enjoyed an evening of fine dining coupled with the BMW experience thrown into the mix. Premium partners who were there for the special event were Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Bhd and Tokio Marine Insurance Group.

Malaysian Teams Do Well in the 2017 Land Rover 4x4 In Schools Technology Challenge World Final

Recently, over 150 talented students from 16 countries from all over the world attended the Land Rover 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge World Final at Yas  Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi to participate in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education competition. This is quite an ambitious and innovative Corporate Social Responsibility  initiative undertaken by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as it actually unearths future talent for JLR. 

Happenings: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia's 'Christmas in a ShoeBox' Brings Some Cheer to Needy Children Again

Ho Ho Ho. Merry Christmas! It was a merrier Christmas than usual for 46 children from three charity homes as Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) hosted them for a full day of events. This is the ninth year running that MBM has held their annual 'Christmas in a Shoebox' (CIAB) initiative where the Malaysian arm of the premium automaker gives back to the community and more.

Hyundai KONA Receives 5 Stars For The Euro NCAP

Hyundai Motor’s All-New KONA has received the maximum five-star safety rating from the independent vehicle assessment organisation Euro NCAP. This is for the Euro spec 1.0liter T-GDi petrol and the 1.6 CRDi turbo diesel variants. This result marks out the new B segment SUV as one of the safest vehicles in the segment, convincing in all four categories: Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Pedestrian and Safety Assist.

JAGUAR LAND ROVER MALAYSIA Set To Launch The Range Rover Velar By the Second Quarter of 2018

There are two SUVs from Jaguar Land Rover that I am eagerly awaiting their arrival to our Malaysian shores. They are the recently previewed Land Rover Discovery (at the recent Malaysia Autoshow 2017) and the recently launched Range Rover Velar, which would be launched early in the second quarter of 2018. The Velar is the latest Range Rover which sits between the entry level Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport.

Ford Malaysia & Sime Darby Auto Connexion Unveils Its First ChatBot (Beta) and Multi Language Option On Official Ford Website

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford vehicles in Malaysia had recently debuted its 1st chatbot. This initiative is part of SDAC’s continuous efforts to engage with their customers in a quick and easy approach. 

ASEAN NCAP Q4 2017 – Two 5 Stars Achievers (New Perodua Myvi & New Toyota Vios / Yaris and Two Zero Stars Results (Chery Transcab & Suzuki Carry trucks)

The New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has announced four new crash test results for the 4thQuarter of 2017. All have been tested in ASEAN NCAP's facility in Melaka and ASEAN NCAP’s latest tested models for 2017 are the Perodua Myvi, Toyota Vios, Chery Transcab and Suzuki Carry.

The All-New Perodua Myvi officially receives its 5-star safety certification from ASEAN NCAP

Today the all-new Perodua Myvi officially receives its 5-star safety certification from ASEAN NCAP. This Malaysian all-time favourite was tested and rated based on ASEAN NCAP’s latest 2017-2020 protocol where it scored 32.71 points out of a possible 36 for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), representing a 90.9% compliance, and 43.14 points out of a possible 49 for Child Occupant Protection (COP), representing an 88% compliance. Safety is affordable these days.

UMW Toyota Motor Announces Five New Toyota TopMark Outlets in Peninsular Malaysia - More Places to Buy Proper Used Toyota Vehicles

The Toyota TopMark network is currently being expanded to more locations throughout Malaysia. The official Toyota used car sales outlets offer the latest Toyota & Toyota Hybrid Certified Pre-Owned Cars (and selected Lexus cars also) to those who want a Toyota almost as good as a brand new one. Now four authorised Toyota dealers of UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) are now Toyota TopMark dealers too.

Happenings: Short Film ‘Never Was the Shade’ by Lim Kean Hian Wins the BMW Shorties 2017

‘Never Was the Shade’, a short film by Lim Kean Hian, has emerged as the Grand Prize Winner for the BMW Shorties 2017. This is the 11 th edition of Malaysia’s longest running and short film competition. This is one way how the BMW Group Malaysia gives back to the people - time time, through the art of film making.