4th Generation Vios Teased by UMW Toyota Motor - Now with Fastback styling and a Camry styled grille - Also Open for Booking at all Toyota Showrooms in Malaysia

UMW Toyota Motor will launch the all-new 4th generation Toyota Vios with new, enhanced specifications and upgraded features offer customers greater value. According to the company,the all-new Toyota Vios will be enhanced with improved performance and quicker acceleration too. It is now open for booking beginning 24th February 2023. Orders can be placed at all authorized Toyota showrooms nationwide.  They have also included teaser pics which you will see below. But that said, if you just head over to the Toyota Thailand website, which I link here, and below so you can see that it is basically the Yaris Ativ over there and you can see how the new Vios will look like.

CARSOME Launches the CARSOME Service Center with two service centers located in Petaling Jaya and Ampang

Yesterday, the integrated car e-commerce platform CARSOME has ventured into the after-sales car service market with the launch of CARSOME Service Center. Currently operating two service outlets, he company has commenced operations of two CARSOME Service Centers in Petaling Jaya and Ampang. Car owners can book an appointment for an initial inspection through CARSOME’s website. So now, aside from catering to its pre-owned car buyers, CARSOME Service Centre can also serve anyone looking for worry-free car maintenance, and those looking for a trusted car maintenance partner upon expiry of their principal warranty period.

UMW Toyota Motor and GAZOO Racing Malaysia launches five new GAZOO Racing models comprising three GR and two GR Sport variants - the GR Supra, GR Corolla, GR86, Hilux GR Sport and Corolla Cross GR Sport

UMW Toyota Motor and GAZOO Racing Malaysia today, for the first time ever in the history of specialty model launches, launched five new GAZOO Racing models comprising three GR and two GR Sport variants consisting of the all-new GR Supra (pictured below), GR Corolla (pictured above), GR86, Hilux GR Sport and Corolla Cross GR Sport. So three actual performance models and two, which are regular Toyota models with GR parts plastered onto them. 

HINO and Mara Liner officially opens a new service outlet in Bandar Muadzam Shah

 

On the 16 February 2023 Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Hino) officially opened its new Hino Approved Service Outlet (HASO) in Bandar Muadzam Shah, Pahang, under the company’s dealer development program. The partner dealer involved is Mara Liner Sdn Bhd (MLSB). A familiar name in Malaysia, MLSB is wholly owned by Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and it specialises in public transport, logistics services, and bus services to all states in Peninsular Malaysia.

isuzu Malaysia updates the Isuzu D-Max range for 2023

Yesterday, Isuzu Malaysia introduced the 2023 Isuzu D-Max range which has received a number of updates for the model year. Notable changes is the introduction of new body colours for the flagship 3.0liter X-Terrain and 3.0liter and 1.9liter Premium variants including a new Islay Gray Mica . Both variants also benefit from a new shade of white – Dolomite White Pearl which has a more lustrous sheen than the previous Silky PearlWhite. Now, there is also Biarritz Blue Metallic replacing the Sapphire Blue, available primarily with the Automatic Premium, 1.9liter Auto Plus and 1.9liter Automatic Standard variants.

Naza Italia Presents the 2023 Maserati Levante GT Hybrid

Naza Italia has introduced the 2023 Levante GT Hybrid for the Malaysian market today. The Italian luxury SUV is Maserati's most urban, minimal and contemporary styled SUVwith variant specific trimming.  The GT hybrid trims have been developed not only to meet all customers’ requirements and expectations, but also to epitomise the various over-arching themes of the Maserati range which must highlight innovation, performance and design. This is the result of the synergy between the Centro Stile Maserati and the Product Development Team, focusing on research into materials, design cues and dedicated features. All of this comes at a price of RM738,000.00 including local duties and taxes, but before customization options, and insurance.

Production for the new EQS at Mercedes-Benz Production Plant in Pekan, Pahang - The EQS 500 4MATIC now priced from RM648,888

Today the 15h of February, the first-all electric Mercedes-EQ built in Malaysia has been successfully launched in Mercedes-Benz production plant in Pekan, Pahang. Now locally assembled (CKD or completely knocked down) for the Malaysian market, the new 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS will be available in a more powerful EQS 500 4MATIC, from mid-March 2023 onwards. The luxury flagship fully electric sedan has a 330 kW rated output thanks to the new dual electric motor and comes with an extensive range of up to 696km according to WLTP (amended from 695km because of a typo and 1km in difference is a huge difference that it will disrupt the space and time continuum) . This makes the EQS 500 4MATIC, the best in its class.

The All-New Generation of the Perodua Axia city compact car has been launched - More Space...now closer in size to the Myvi

The next generation Perodua Axia has been launched  and as always, they have already started deliveries. This time with the first 2,900 customers getting the full model change Axia city compact car. It is larger in size inside and out, which should be quite a blessing to those that opted to switch to the new model from the 44,000 existing Axia orders still undelivered. 

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Hyundai’s luxury SUV has been refreshed - The 2023 Facelifted Hyundai Palisade is in Malaysia

The Palisade, Hyundai’s luxury SUV recently had its facelift and it is now available in Malaysia. The already premium specced SUV gets with an upgraded front end, a different rear bumper layout and a more luxurious and comfortable interior. Quite fitting for this SUV which has been quite popular as a social media topic due to the fact that Malaysia's constitutional monarch, the Yang DiPertuan Agong has been spotted on many occasions driving this SUV personally.

MAN Malaysia Kicks off 2023 with First Time Customers - More are warming up to their Trucks here

It has been about a year after the introduction of the New MAN Truck Generation with low emission Euro V engines here in Malaysia and more freight transporters are now opting them as their choice for truck transport solutions. Following the heels of a 41-unit delivery to FGV Transport Services Sdn Bhd last month, MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MAN Malaysia) recently welcomed four new, first-time customers at its latest handover ceremony at Port Klang.

BMW Motorrad Malaysia introduces the New BMW CE 04.

This is one unique looking scooter!  BMW Motorrad Malaysia today announced the arrival of the New  BMW CE 04 electric scooter. This is the first fully electric scooter in its local Urban Mobility portfolio and this is how the brand wants to showcase their electrification ambitions for not only the passenger car segment but the two-wheel landscape in Malaysia. This unique, boxy electric scooter was previewed at BMW Group Malaysia's preview of the facelifted BMW 3 Series and their 2022 performance report. No solid pricing as yet, but they are expecting somewhere in the RM60K region.

BMW Malaysia Unveils the Latest Edition of the New BMW 3 Series - 3 Variants with Prices Starting at RM283K Onwards

The facelift of the current BMW 3 Series has officially made it to Malaysia. The latest generation of the highly successful BMW 3 Series is now available in two petrol variants and one plug-in hybrid variant – the New BMW 320i M Sport, the New BMW 330i M Sport and the New BMW 330e M Sport. Like the officially sold pre-facelift models, these are locally-assembled, and prices start at RM283K onwards.

Perodua sends aid to their distributor partner ,Unimo, in Sri Lanka

Malaysian car manufacturer Perodua had stated earlier today that they have sent some assistance to the staff of its authorised distributor over in Sri Lanka, Unimo Enterprises Limited. This comes as a welcome surprise as the island nation is struggling to recover from an ongoing financial crisis which has seen a freeze on most imports since 2020. 

Volvo Car Malaysia launches its first ever electric-only SUV, the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric

Volvo Car Malaysia has expanded its electric vehicle range with the launch of the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric here earlier today. The Malaysian arm of Volvo Car unveiled the first electric-only SUV  and second Recharge Pure Electric vehicle of the brand, the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric. The other important point of note is the fact that the C40 is local assembled and confirms company’s commitment of going 75% of the sale of its models to be electrified globally as well as to the Malaysian market.

HINO Total Support (TS) Contest returns for the 8th time - The contest for HINO authorized dealers to test their knowledge and to provide better service to customers

Last Saturday. the 10th of December 2022, I actually took time to attend the 8th edition of HINO Malaysia's HINO Total Support Contest at their Petaling Jaya headquarters. This time around, the contest had the participation of 158 contestants from 26 authorised dealers throughout Malaysia. This marks a return to having this contest after all the lockdowns trying to handle the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia and the mood was very positive at the event where it gives a chance for HINO sales and aftersales personnel to try out their skill and knowledge among each other, thereby enhancing their customer servicing skill as well as improving technical expertise by competing.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE debuts in Malaysia - the EQE 350+ at RM419K

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia introduced the all-new EQE, the all-new electric business avant-garde from the Mercedes-EQ sub-brand earlier today. This unveiling comes after the successful launch of the EQS, and the EQE is the next model based on the electric vehicle architecture (EVA2) developed specifically for electric vehicles.  Technically an all-electric Mercedes-Benz E class, the sporty business sedan offers all the essential functions of the EQS in a slightly more compact format.

Hap Seng Trucks Distribution (HSTD) hands over 10 Mercedes-Benz Actros 6x2 prime movers to Pearl Castle delighted with service from HSTD over last four years

Recently, Hap Seng Trucks Distribution announced that the Lukut, Port Dickson based transport company Pearl Castle had invested in ten brand new Mercedes-Benz Actros 6x2 prime movers. This new purchase from the trucking solutions provider was made to expand its 70-strong fleet of vehicles which are used in the petroleum, water supply and construction sectors. 

FGV Transport Services Sdn Bhd adds 41 units of the New MAN TGS prime movers to their Fleet

FGV Transport Services Sdn Bhd (FTSSB) has ordered a total of 41 units of the New MAN TGS prime movers fitted with low emission Euro V specification engines to its land transport fleet..The new additions comprises of five units of MAN TGS 4x2 and 10 units of 6x2, both which will be used for container haulage as well as 26 MAN TGS 6x4 which will be used for heavy-duty cargo transportation. 

FLUX launches FLUX Basic, a 60 Months subscription plan targeted for car shoppers & Year End Offers for Subscription

FLUX's Most Affordable Car Subscription Plan. Now Available. The new 60 Months subscription plan makes it even more affordable for drivers in Malaysia to have a car. It comprises of the most essential elements as the other plans that subscribers love the most, such as insurance, road tax, maintenance, and free door-to-door Concierge Services. HOWEVER, premium features such as the ability to Swap Cars and Wear & Tear Coverage have been unbundled from this new plan.

HINO OFFICIALLY OPENS NEW 3S CENTRE IN KOTA BHARU

More touchpoints for HINO customers in Kelantan. Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HINO) has officially launched a new 3S centre, operated by Soon Seng Motors Enterprise (1988) Sdn Bhd (SSKB)which is situated in Tunjong, Kota Bharu. This is a strategic area which should provide good accessibility and more convenience to the customer in Kota Bharu and its surrounding areas.