The Ford Ranger Splash - A 19 Unit Limited Edition Only Available on Lazada Malaysia from 11.11.2019 Onwards Till it Sells Out

If you are looking for a unique pickup truck, you could try to place a booking on the new limited edition 2019 Ford Ranger Splash. Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia recently unveiled the 19 units only Limited Edition Ford Ranger Splash, in conjunction with the upcoming Lazada 11.11 Shopping Festival. It will be the first pickup truck in Malaysia to be sold, or booked, via an eCommerce website.

Sani Express Upgrades its Fleet With 23 new Scania Buses

Sani Express Sdn Bhd (Sani Express) took delivery of 23 new Scania K410EB6X2 buses at theTerminal Bersepadu Selatan (South Integrated Terminal) in Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kuala Lumpur. This is part of the company's business practice of upgrading its express bus fleet to provide customers with comfortable, safe, and greener travel. It also shows a company willing to accept more progress and technology in their transport business.

New Toyota 3S Outlet Operated by Unitedstar Corporation Opens in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan

The authorised distributors for Toyota vehicles here in Malaysia, UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), together with their dealer Unitedstar Corporation Sdn Bhd, have officially opened their newest Toyota 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centre. The new 3S Toyota dealership is located in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus.

New Proton 3S Dealership Opens in Tebobon, Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu has a brand new Proton Cars outlet. Proton dealers Shirba Auto World Sdn Bhd (Shirba Auto) recently officially opened their brand new Proton 3S outlet over there and the event was jointly officiated by YB Datuk Darell Leiking, the Minister of International Trade and Industry and Yusri Bin Yusuf, Senior Director, Corporate Strategy, PROTON. The new centre will ensure Proton's promise to push for better customer experience overall.

Isuzu Malaysia to Participate in the 2019 Borneo Safari with the Newly Launched 2019 D-Max 1.9L Pickup Truck

The newly launched (for the Malaysian market) 2019 Isuzu D-Max 1.9 taking part in one of the toughest and most well known off-roading challenge, the Borneo Safari. This year marks the 29th Borneo Safari event and it is the 13th time Isuzu Malaysia have supported it. Held in Sabah, the event will begin in Kota Kinabalu on the 27th of October and will carry on till the 3rd of November after which the contestants will face a multitude of off-roading tests, challenges and tribulations.

VIDEO: Our Interview with Micheal Jopp - VP of Sales & Marketing, Passenger Cars Mercedes-Benz Malaysia

Hello folks! This is something different. An interview with Mr Micheal Jopp, the Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Passenger Cars of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia. This was done during the launch of the 2019 refreshed Mercedes-AMG GT R & GT C sports cars at Sepang recently. It is quite different from most normal interviews as I don't ask anything about sales numbers or figures. Only about AMG, Mercedes-Benz and their cars, old and new.

Site Update: Our Videos Are On DriveTribe Reviews - Two of 'Em Actually!

We are on DRIVETRIBE.com folks! Well, a few of my videos actually. I have been posting a few of Motoring-Malaysia's YouTube Channel videos on their 'Today's Top News' column and two of the videos have been chosen to be featured on the DriveTribe Reviews Section! Quite a feat if I may say so myself!

Rapid Bus Trial Runs the HINO Poncho MiniBus - A Minibus in the Klang Valley, Brings Back Memories

Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd, or more commonly known as the company that handles most of Malaysia's public bus services has started a trial run of the Hino Poncho minibus. Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Hino Malaysia) recently introduced this low-floor seven meter long minibus here as it sees the need for the re-intorduction of minibus based public bus and light rail services in the country. For a first step, Rapid Bus has decided to use the Poncho minibus on a trial run basis for three months.

New Hyundai 3S Centre Opens in Klang

A new Hyundai 3S centre has officially opened in Klang. The new Sales, Service and Spares centre is operated by dealer, MN Automart, and conforms to the new Hyundai Global Dealership Space Identity for Sales and Aftersales centres.  This centre caters for customers in and around Klang and it will complement the other Hyundai 3S centre located over in Port Klang.

HINO Malaysia and Dealer Eng Kee Commercial Vehicles Officially Open The HINO Port Klang 3S Centre

Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Hino Malaysia) has officially opened their upgraded Hino Centre located in Port Klang. The centre, operated by their authorised dealers, Eng Kee Commercial Vehicles Sdn Bhd has been upgraded from a Sales only centre to a 3S (Sales, Services & Spare Parts) centre.  The new centre adds more customer facilities in Port Klang and adds to Hino's concept of Total Support where the new Hino 3S centre can provide customers with the best one-stop solution centre from the time the truck is sold and throughout the lifetime of its maintenance for the surrounding region.

RISDA Fleet Takes Delivery of 5 UD Quester 6x4 Prime Mover Trucks

RISDA Fleet Sdn Bhd, the fleet management arm of the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA), recently took delivery of five UD Quester Prime Mover trucks from UD Trucks via their Malaysian distributor partner, Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE). These  comprised of three UD Quester 6x4 prime mover with tanker trailer and two units of UD Quester 6x4 prime mover with wooden cargo trailer.

The Latest Mercedes-AMG GT R & GT C Have Been Launched For The Malaysian Market

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has just launched the latest, and greatest production Mercedes-AMG cars here in Malaysia. These are the full fat, whipped cream with chocolate topping iced-latte, Mercedes-AMG GT R and the also as juicy but more livable, slightly low fat, GT C variant. They are now available for purchase at all Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Autohauses for RM RM 1,712,888 and RM 1,558,888 respectively. 

Proton Cars Cover 710km on One Tank of Petrol in the 2nd Edition of the PROTON 1 Tank Adventure

710km - Kota Bahru to Johor Bahru on one tank of fuel. This is what happend in the 2nd edition of the PROTON 1 Tank Adventure. The fuel efficiency challenge finals concluded recently where the finalists completed an epic drive that set off from Kota Bharu in Kelantan, and all the way south to Johor Bahru. Real world conditions with time limits and a distance which was at least 50 over kilometers farther than the previous adventure last year. Amazing.

Happenings: Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Buys 55 units of the Perodua Aruz AV

The Malaysian Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) recently bought 55 units of the Perodua Aruz AV. This is the first time the seven seater 1.5liter powered SUV is bought by a government Ministry and it is also the SUV's first ever fleet deal.  

2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Unveiled - To Be Launched at the Los Angeles Motor Show in November 2019

BMW has now revealed photos and specifications of the all-new, first ever BWM 2 Series Gran Coupe. This is the 2 Series sedan with a lower roofline, much like its bigger brother Gran Coupes. The four-door coupe concept is now quite popular with German makes as it pushes sportiness over practicality. The world premiere of the new BMW will take place Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2019 and market launch is scheduled for March 2020 with initial prices in Germany starting €31,950 for the base variant, the BMW 218i. 

FLUX - The Newest All-Inclusive Monthly Car Subscription Service is Here - You Can Tailor Your Car Rental on a Monthly Basis and Change When You Want To

There is a new, very flexible, car leasing service that is now available here in Malaysia. It is called Flux, An All-Inclusive Monthly Car Subscription Service which basically allows you to drive around in a car without a loan and then change to another car when you feel like it. Unlike the hour to hour car sharing stuff popular these days, this is more like the cars you lease from leasing companies, but more flexible.

Who's Using What: Mpire Auto Group Chooses Shell Rimula For Their Engine Oil Needs

Mpire Auto Group, the people who officially sell and distribute Foton and JAC commercial vehicles in Malaysia, has chosen the Shell Rimula range of heavy-duty diesel engine oils as the official service-fill engine oil. Mpire currently sells the Foton View C2 and CS2 models of vans as well as the Foton Daimler Cummins engine equipped heavy duty truck and are also the exclusive distributor for JAC light trucks, which have Isuzu engines in them.

Scania NTG Test and Drive 2019 - Allowing Customers and Guests to Experience Scania's Latest Prime Mover

Last week Scania Southeast Asia held the Scania NTG Test and Drive 2019 where they invited customers, guests as well as members of the media to try out the newly launched (in Malaysia) Scania New Truck Generation series of prime movers. The event was held at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) where both the NTG trucks and the overall event received praise from the invitees.

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Style (X156) is Now Available - Attractively Prices at RM223,888 Onwards

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Style (X156) variant is now on sale. This is based on the facelifted (2017 onwards) GLA Series of crossover vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and it sports a new 1.6L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Engine. It features the Style Line exterior and interior trim which makes it an interesting proposition at RM223,888 before insurance. 

Hino Smart Driving Contest 2019 - The Second Hino Malaysia Truck Driver's Challenge Promotes Smart and Safe Driving Among Truckers

Last year Hino Motors Sales Malaysia Sdn Bhd organised the Hino Ultiamte Drive truck driver's challenge here in Malaysia. The truck driver's contest received super positive feedback from the truckers so this year, Hino Malaysia had organised the same competition but it now sports a new the name the - HINO SMART DRIVING CONTEST. This is so that the driver's challenge is more in line with the Hino Smart Driving Program. As with last year, the contest was held over in Hino Total Support Customer Center (HTSCC), Sendayan.