Thursday, May 31, 2018

Zero GST: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Announces Updated Prices In Line With The Temporary 0% GST Period



Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has now announced price reductions for their passenger cars following the update of Goods and Services Tax by the Malaysian government which will come into play on 1st June 2018. The prices of all Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles will undergo a price reduction as an effect of the reduction of GST from six percent (6%) to zero percent (0%) and should continue until further notice upon the re-implementation of the previous SST taxation scheme. 

CIMB 1-Minute Auto Financing InstaApproval Online Loan Application Launched - Could Be The Fastest Car Financing Approval In Malaysia!



CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad launched the CIMB 1-Minute Auto Financing InstaApproval digital platform earlier today. This is an online service by them that will approve any auto financing application within one minute upon full submission of information and documents. Of course, one must also apply the usual caveats with this - like if you qualify and submit everything required in full as stated!

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Zero GST: Porsche Prices In Malaysia Set To Drop By Up To RM88,000 With Zero-Rated GST


Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has announced new revised prices for the entire Porsche model range which will take effect from June 1 2018. This is in line with the new zero-rated GST implementation announced by the government. The new prices will be effective until the re-implementation of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) which is said to be reimplemented by the 1st of September 2018 according to the news earlier today.

Contest: Shell Helix Hari Raya Promotion & Launch of New Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 - Shopee E-Voucher Cash Rebates & the Chance to Win a Trip to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi


 L to R - Shopee Marketing Lead, Ms Rachael Tan & Shell Helix Brand Manager Alvin Leo

Shell Malaysia via their Shell Helix engine oil brand has announced a special promotion for this Hari Raya festivities. The Hari Raya “balik kampung” promotion will run from 15th May to 15th July 2018 where you can get cash rebates for oil change service packages, Shopee e-voucher and try for a chance to visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. They've also launched the latest version of the Shell Helix Ultra too!

Monday, May 28, 2018

Contest: SDAC Launches The ‘Ford for Food’ Online Contest Which Showcases The Ford Ranger - Weekly Prizes & Gaming Fun




The ‘Ford for Food’ online contest has been launched by the distributors of Ford in Malaysia, Sime Darby Auto Connexion. This is a web-based driving game / contest that is designed to offer a more interactive and engaging customer experience.  The ‘Ford for Food’ online game offers participants three chances to win exclusive prizes weekly as well as showcasing the Ford Ranger and its capabilities.  

Friday, May 25, 2018

Spotted For Sale: 2014 Proton Perdana - The First of the Used Honda Perdana Are Now On Sale


This is a great find, folks! The first of the Honda derived Proton Perdana is now on sale. 

Zero GST - TC Euro Cars Announces New Zero Rated GST Prices & Current Promos for Renault Cars [UPDATED - 28 May 2018]



TC Euro Cars (TCEC), the authorised distributors of Renault in Malaysia, have announced the new Zero GST prices for its Renault vehicles. The revised prices will take effect immediately with the upcoming implementation of the zero-rated GST (from the 1st of June 2018 onwards) till further notice. Aside from the zero GST pricing,there will also be additional offers in the form of rebates depending on which Renault model. One can save up to RM40,000 from all of the rebates.

Motoring Malaysia Adds Another Value Added Service To You Readers Out There - PR Newswire For Global Automotive News


In order to give you guys a more comprehensive view on the automotive industry I've agreed to have Motoring Malaysia as a one of  PR Newswire's automotive industry new media / web partner for Malaysia. You will find a link in the link section of this blog / website above under 'PRNewswire - Global Automotive News' for global automotive news matters. I've circled the link in the print screen above. More news for those interested in the automotive industry direct from this blog. 

Notice: DISREGARD RELEASE dated 9th May 2018 Over PR Newswire Link : Nexen Tire

Journalists, automotive industry people and other readers should disregard the news release "Nexen Tire Supports New York City Department of Transportation's "Vision Zero" Safe Driving Campaign", issued on May 9, 2018 over PR Newswire. The article was shared on Motoring Malaysia on the 10th of May 2018 and contain some errors in the source material. 

Motoring Malaysia is a New Media Partner of PR Newswire and shares the latest in automotive news from around the world. 

Take note people. 

SOURCE Nexen Tire

Upcoming Event: MazdaSports Academy - Experience Oneness With Your Mazda 2, 3 or CX-3 - Hurry Up and Register! Limited Slots Available


If you are a Mazda 2, Mazda 3 or Mazda CX-3 owner take note. The MazdaSports Academy driving course for the cars mentioned above is going to happen soon on the 9th of June 2018. This is the latest extension of Bermaz Motor’s MazdaSports Division, which is committed to create Mazda-unique driver experience programmes that are in true spirit of Mazda’s “Celebrate Driving” motto. 

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Trucks: Volvo Trucks Malaysia Delivers Ten New Volvo FM440 6X2 Prime Movers To Taipanco Sdn Bhd



Taipanco Sdn Bhd has added 10 units of Volvo FM440 6x2 prime movers. Volvo Trucks Malaysia recently hosted an official vehicle handover event in conjunction with this purchase by Taipanco Sdn Bhd. The logistics specialist has been a strong supporter of Volvo Trucks since 2005 with over 130 trucks purchased since 2005. These new units of Volvo FM440 delivered are part of Taipanco’s continuous fleet expansion plan.

Zero GST - Weststar Maxus Announces Their Zero Percent GST Prices for The Maxus G10 & V80 Variants As Well As Latest Updates to Maxus



Weststar Maxus, the sole distributor for the Maxus range of vehicles in Malaysia, has announced their zero percent GST pricing for the range of Maxus G10 luxury MPV and Maxus V80 commercial vehicles which is effective immediately. This is because there are ongoing discounts, so there is no real need to wait till the official 1st of June 2018 no GST date here as they currently have an ongoing promotion on their vehicles.

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Zero GST - Hyundai Sime Darby Motors Announces Their 0% GST Prices Starting 1st June 2018


Hyundai Sime Darby Motors have announced the updated price list with zero rated GST.  The prices are for all Hyundai models starting 1st June 2018 with zero-rated Goods and Services Tax (GST) and are valid until further notice.

Zero GST - Audi Malaysia Announces 0% GST Prices for Their Vehicles


Audi Malaysia hasannounced the price revision of all models, effective 1 June 2018, in line with the government's adjustment of GST rates from 6% to 0%. This price revision is expected to remain until the introduction of a new tax structure.

Motorcycles: Zero GST Prices for Ducati, Indian Motorcycle, Vespa, Aprilia and Piaggio models



Next Bikes Sdn Bhd, Harmony Fabulous Sdn Bhd and Naza Premira Sdn Bhd are companies under the Naza Group. They are the authorised distributors of Ducati, Indian Motorcycle, Vespa, Aprilia and Paggio two wheeled vehicles here in Malaysia and they have announced their interim zero GST (0%) prices valid from 1st June 2018 till further notice.

Car Clubs Take Note! Goodyear Malaysia Will Kick Off This Year's 'Battle of the Clubs' in June 2018


Goodyear Malaysia Berhad's 'Battle of the Clubs' is back for 2018. This time around it will happen from June till December 2018 where it will see invited, participating car clubs pit against each other across six different types of challenges, with one challenge slated each month in order to claim the title of ‘Best Car Club of 2018’.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Zero GST- Proton Announces Their 0% (Zero Rated) GST Car Prices - BUT, I Note That There is Now No Perdana in the Latest Price List? [UPDATED]


Proton came out with a recent announcement that they will be giving out service vouchers to cars which have been sold until 31st May 2018 which is the period prior to zero-rated Goods & Services Tax (GST) coming into effect on 1 June 2018. Now, they have announced their revised price list for cars sold from 1st June 2018 onwards. More savings with the zero rated GST when it comes to buying Proton cars for the moment.

Zero GST - Volvo Car Malaysia's Car Prices & Vehicle Service Agreement Package Prices 1st June 2018 Onwards


My smartphone has been pretty busy the whole of this morning. It has been receiving lots of emails. Lots of car price adjustment emails coming in due to the Government's announcement of the zero rated (0%) GST. Now Volvo Car Malaysia has updated its model range price list in light of this issue. 

Zero GST - BERMAZ Announces New 0% GST Prices Effective from 1st June 2018 Till Further Notice


In light of the latest announcement by the Government, Bermaz, the authorised importers and distributors of Mazda here in Malaysia have released their new GST zero-rated prices for all Mazda models. Prices are effective from 1st June 2018 onwards until further notice.

Zero GST - Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia Announces New Prices From 1st June 2018 Till Further Notice


I'm keeping this a short one as there are more Zero GST updated pricing for me to share with you readers out there. There is quite a lot of save if you buy any car right now. Even a Jaguar Land Rover. Here is the updated Jaguar Land Rover price list with the goods and services tax (GST) rated at 0% from June 1, 2018 until the implementation of sales and service tax (SST).