BMW M3 Turns 30 – Limited Edition M3 ’30 Jahre’ Introduced

To commemorate 30 years of the iconic BMW M3, BMW has introduced the celebratory BMW M3 ‘30 Jahre’ – which is limited to just 500 units. The 30 Jahre (translates to mean 30 years) packs more power, a retuned suspension and unique detailing on the inside and outside.
Power is up by 19bhp to 444bhp while torque is rated at 550Nm, courtesy of some engine tweaks. BMW’s Competition Package is fitted as standard – this includes Adaptive M Suspension which has been retuned for the increased power output via new springs, dampers and stabilizers.
The driving modes, namely Comfort, Sport and Sport+, have also been optimised to offer sharper responses. The Active M differential and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) now feature modified settings.
The Competition Package also enlists 20-inch forged ‘666 M’ (star spoke) Light Alloy wheels wrapped in 265/30 R20 (front) and 285/30 R20 (rear) tyres.
The added performance and grip contribute to the 30 Jahre’s very brisk 3.8 second 0-100km/h sprint with the optional M double clutch transmission fitted; or 4.0 seconds with the manual transmission.
All 30 Jahre M3s will be finished in the exclusive Macao Blue metallic, which once celebrated its premiere in Europe as an option for run-out specials of the first generation, Sport Evo BMW M3.
The car also features ‘BMW Individual’ Full Merino Leather in bi-color Black/Fjord Blue with colour-matching contrast seams on the inside. Much like the recent limited edition
BMW M5 Competition Edition
, the 30 Jahre too will have unique badging - 30 Jahre M3 1/500”, to highlight its rarity.
Additionally, unique M gills bear the 30 Jahre logo as well as the doorsill finishers. The interior trim work is finished is carbon-fibre with Black Chrome accents and embroidered front headrests.
With only 500 units available worldwide, 150 of which marked for export to the United States, there’s little if any chance to see a 30 Jahre locally. But, there are still ways to enjoy the full fury of the
M3 Competition Package
 here.


Geely Previews FY11 Interior - Will Proton Offer This Driver Centric Model Too?

It's a big step when a company is willing to enter a niche market, and for Geely they've picked one of the toughest niches possible (especially when not packing luxury credentials). The FY11 is their up and coming sports coupe SUV, which is going to be a big departure from what you're used to seeing from this Chinese powerhouse. The company has revealed the broad strokes of the vehicle, but most recently has shown the world what the interior will look like.
From what we see, there's plenty of inspiration drawn from European designs with a strong driver-centric orientation - make no mistake, this is more than a vehicle for the commute. The overall tones are dark and teutonic, with a balance between chrome and matte black providing high contrast and highlighting the complex form of the dashboard. The infotainment is angled towards the driver as well, and much of the switchgear is on the driver's side of the central tunnel.
On the whole, the angular design is a nice departure from the more curvaceous examples in their other model. The door panels are inspired by origami folding, while the shifter is a very Audi-esque airplane style throttle shape. Ambient lighting also makes an appearance here, elevating the look and feel on the whole for a properly unique experience for driver and passengers alike. The steering wheel draws inspiration from more aggressive options on the market with a flat bottom.
The seats are semi-bucket in nature, more figure holding than what we're used to seeing, but definitely up to the task of balancing luxury and sportiness. The stitching on these seats are also carefully matched to the ambient lighting and the overall tone and feel of the dashboard to maintain a congruous, cohesive look. It's an impressive attempt on the whole and one we're really hoping that Proton will take advantage of if and when they decide to bring the FY11 over for Malaysian consumption.
For the uninformed, the FY11 is set to be Geely's hottest model yet and will be built on the Compact Modular Architecture that they've commandeered from Volvo. It will be powered by a 2.0TD engine with an output of 238 PS and 350 Nm of torque, similar to the T5 engine from Volvo.


Spyshots: 2017 Honda CR-V Spotted in Thailand

The new Honda CR-V is still at least a couple of months away, but
Headlightmag
 (hat tip to
AutoFreaks
) has spotted a camouflaged test unit making its rounds on Thai roads. Given how important the ASEAN region is for Japanese manufacturers, it only makes sense that they would also do intensive testing on local roads in order to determine what kind of adjustments need to be made for each particular country or region.
Given the shift in powertrain options that Honda has undertaken with the new Civic, there may be a chance that the 1.5-litre VTEC turbo engine will make its way into the CR-V as a replacement for the naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre engine, while the 2.4-litre engine will remain as the figurative top-of-the-line powerplant (which would be an interesting role reversal in this case).
Much of the features of the Honda models to come should follow that of the Civic, given its current "latest and greatest" status in Honda's ASEAN model lineup. Expect intensely good practicality and a slick touch screen system along with a new digital-heavy cluster a-la-Civic. Depending on what kind of prices the CR-V will sit at when it comes to market, it could very well be a solid proposition.
As for our own local launch, it's difficult to say when the new CR-V will be launched here although it shouldn't take much longer than the Thai market launch. We're also not entirely clear whether our local spec will be the 5-Seater or 7-Seater, although our money is on the 7-Seater given the presence of the BR-V and the growing people-carrying requirements of SUVs in that class.


All New 2016 Volvo V90 Leaked!

Set to debut in 2016 to join Volvo's hard hitting brand new XC90, is the S90 and V90 pair that will go head on with the executive segment juggernauts from the German trios.
To go against the German trio of A6, the 5-Series and the E-Class is no child's play, and unlike the 'also-ran' S80, the new S90 and V90 pair seems to hold plenty of promises when they first manifested themselves in the form of the Volvo Concept Coupe and the Volvo Concept Estate.
Penned by Thomas Ingenlath - who bestowed Volvo with the new 'Thor's hammer' look, the new V90 and S90 signify Volvo's new ambition to regain market share and to find a solid identify that is uniquely Volvo, uniquely Scandinavian while stamping a mark and gaining a foothold in crucial, profitable markets like US and Europe as well as China.
Resembling pretty much like a lowered XC90, the V90 which shares its platform with Gothenburg's flagship SUV and will likely follow the same powertrain options as the XC90 - with the option of a T5 or T8 series engines . With 400hp worth of plug-in hybrid goodness, and with an EV mode as well as RM380 annual road tax? I'm trading in my S4 Avant.
Check out the grown man's toy below:


Lamborghini And MIT Pair Up For The Terzo Millennio Concept

When it comes to special edition models and concept cars, Lamborghini sure loves the theme of time. The Terzo Millennio is their concept car for the future of the brand, and the name directly translates to Third Millennium. It's a car that they have developed in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and it broke cover during the recent EmTech conference this year. It's an all-electric supercar, with in-wheel electric motors for propulsion.
The automaker and the college have entered a 3-year partnership, and this car is the result of just the first 12 months. Initial impressions of it are that it is true to Lamborghini's design language, with a form that can identify with their current crop of supercars. It's a sleek looking machine, but most of the cool stuff is hidden away underneath that matte black finish. For you see, while Lamborghini has managed to continue producing relevant machines for the supercar market, they have to look ahead.
Being a part of the Volkswagen Group affords them access to some technology, but they plan to take it a little further. Their partnership with MIT is taking them down a path of all-electric and hybrid applications, in preparation for the future. Supercapacitors are on the menu- something you may recognize from F1 and the World Endurance Championship- and they plan to apply these components in a performance context, far from the stop-start applications we already see.
A little crazier is the fact that Lamborghini plans to use carbon fibre as a storage medium for energy- and that's what the car is made of primarily. The idea is that the energy will be stored in the Terzo Millennio's body and is drawn on when power is necessary- although perhaps this may not be the safest idea. Also of note is the idea of a self-healing body, as energy levels and integrity of the supercapacitors are constantly monitored and micro cracks can be quickly repaired.
There's no doubt that we'll be seeing some pretty crazy stuff in the next 2 years, and it was a wise choice for the (relatively) small automaker to partner up with a college that's at the forefront of materials and technological development, as it offers them quick access to the latest and greatest components. Of course there will need to be a fair bit of testing in the real world to see if the concepts stand up to practical abuse, but that's where real-world testing expertise comes in.


LEAKED: All-New Honda Civic Type R Revealed Ahead Of Geneva Debut

We were
teased over
 and
over again
 about the all-new
Honda
 Civic Type R that will make its debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show but now, thanks to the team and contribution of one of their readers from
World Car Fans
, here it is, images of the production-spec
Honda Civic
 Type R undisguised!
As far as we can see, only the crazy tail lights that were found on the concept on display at Paris last year, are no longer seen here.
Everything else however, is familiar, including the 19-inch alloys around 350 mm drilled brake discs. The shot of the interior also reveals sport bucket seats and aluminium shift knob to interface with the manual transmission.
That’s not the only leak that found its way to the internet. Over at Honda Poland’s website, the Civic Type R can be clearly seen right beside the facelifted Civic for the European market.
More details when Honda reveals all at Geneva.


Police issues fines to BMW Car Club Singapore convoy for blocking traffic on Penang's second bridge

BMW convoy from Singapore was issued summonses for obstructing traffic on Penang's second bridge.

Due to some distasteful stand comedy, there's a lot of animosities towards Singaporeans at the moment, and the recent act by BMW Car Club Singapore won't help cool it down.

last friday, on June 9, 2023, a viral video surfaced on TikTok, showing a convoy of Singapore-registered BMW vehicles driving slowly and obstructing traffic on the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge or the Second Penang Bridge.

The two-minute and 50-second video, uploaded by the user Panglimaperang, caught the attention of the South Seberang Perai District Police, who confirmed the incident involved the BMW Car Club Singapore convoy.

"Further investigation revealed that the incident occurred on June 9, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., starting from KM3.8 from Batu Kawan towards KM9.0 in the direction of Batu Maung".

Based on the received reports, an investigation file has been opened under the Road Traffic Rules 1959, specifically Rule 16 (1) LN 166/59 for obstructing traffic.

"On June 11, 2023, at 12:10 a.m., all drivers (involved in the convoy) went to the South Seberang Perai District Police Headquarters and were issued summonses," said DSP Mohd Norazmi Abd Ghapar, Deputy Chief of Police of the South Seberang Perai District Police, in a statement.

He added that the police would not compromise with any party involved in traffic violations.

"The public is urged to always comply with traffic rules and report any traffic violations to the authorities," he further stated.

Through BMW Car Club Singapore's Facebook page, the involved group issued an apology statement for their actions. They also expressed their willingness to cooperate with the local authorities for any further actions.

It's commendable that they acknowledged their mistake, apologized, and are ready to face the consequences. We're all humans at the end of the day, and mistakes can be rectified and forgiven if people act accordingly, just like BMW Car Club Singapore.

Now, if only that distasteful stand-up comedian did the same, then perhaps she too might be forgiven.


Volvo’s Next V40 Entry-Model To Ride Higher

Volvo is reported to exit the conventional hatchback segment that is still popular in Europe. Currently represented by the V40, Volvo is planning to replace the vehicle with a higher-riding vehicle.
The
V40
 is the final model in Volvo’s range that was built on a Ford platform (Focus). The next-generation V40 will be built on the CMA platform Volvo co-developed with Geely that underpins the new XC40 compact SUV as well as
Lynk & Co models
.
In a report by
Automotive News
, Volvo’s Europe chief, Lex Kerssemakers said the consumers prefer a higher seating position and a new vehicle architecture must now be electric-ready.
A taller ride-height is beneficial as this allows the designers to place a large capacity battery below the floor, maximizing interior space. Mr Kerssemakers said a required 300-kilometre range cannot be achieved using the old compact hatchback platform.
Back in 2016, Volvo introduced two concept vehicles for the 40-series- the 40.1 and 40.2. The Volvo Concept 40.1 is now
 the XC40
, so could the next generation V40 be heavily based on the Concept 40.2?
The Concept 40.2 carries a traditional 3-box sedan form, but with much higher ground clearance and even fitted with unpainted, black trimmings on the wheel arches and bumpers that are commonly found on SUV models.
Volvo will continue to position the next generation V40 as the entry-model into the Volvo brand, as it needs a product to compete in the lower price segment to meet its ambitious sales target of 800,000 units by 2020, increasing to 1 million electrified cars by 2025.


Founder Produk Tayang Lambo Di Langkawi - Dakwa Tiada Minyak ‘Premium’ Di Situ

Baru-baru ini, ada dua founder produk yang memuat naik video membawa masuk
Lamborghini Huracán EVO
 ke
Langkawi
 untuk menunjuk kepada penduduk di sana sekiranya mereka tidak pernah melihat supercar seperti itu.

Tindakan itu telah menggerakkan tentera bawang Malaysia untuk menyerang ruangan komen video yang dikongsikan di TikTok salah seorang pemilik Lamborghini itu.

*Kredit foto: Langkawi Supercars

Langkawi Dan Supercar Berpisah Tiada

Tindakan wanita berkenaan telah mengundang kecaman serta gelak tawa dari orang ramai termasuk penduduk Langkawi sendiri yang menyatakan bahawa kereta mewah bukanlah perkara yang asing dengan Langkawi.

Sebagai sebuah pulau bebas cukai, Langkawi sememangnya menjadi tempat ideal bagi ramai pemilik supercar di negara ini untuk
mendaftar kereta mewah mereka di sana
 bagi mengelakkan kadar cukai yang lebih tinggi.

Sebagai contoh, jika anda membeli sebuah Aston Martin DB11 di Semenanjung yang dilengkapi dengan beberapa penambahan bernilai dalam anggaran RM900,000 (tanpa cukai). Jika kereta didaftarkan di Semenanjung, kadar cukar yang dikenakan bernilai hampir satu juta ringgit. Dengan mendaftarkan kereta mewah di kawasan bebas cukai, pemilik dikecualikan daripada membayar cukai.

Dalam pada itu, ada juga penduduk yang mempersoalkan sama ada ini kali pertama founder terbabit sampai di Langkawi kerana mereka sudah bosan melihat kereta itu sampai ada yang menggunakan supercar seperti itu untuk ke pasar.

Dakwa Tiada Minyak Premium Di Langkawi

Dalam pada itu, seorang lagi founder mempersoalkan sama ada penduduk Langkawi ada menggunakan minyak mahal seperti RON97 atau RON100 atau tidak kerana beliau gagal menjumpai minyak tersebut di setiap stesen minyak yang dikunjungi di pulau itu. Menurutnya, kereta Lamborghini miliknya hanya menggunakan ‘minyak premium’ seperti itu.

Menerusi sumber The Vocket, kebanyakkan pemilik yang sudah biasa memandu kereta mewah mereka di Pulau Langkawi sudah siap-sedia mengisi tangki minyak penuh terlebih dahulu. Malah ada juga pemilik yang membawa tong minyak tambahan siap-siap dari Perlis bagi memudahkan penggunaan kereta mereka sepanjang berada di pulau tersebut.

“Rata-rata kereta mewah tiada masalah untuk diisi dengan petrol RON95 atau mereka (founder) panggil ‘minyak murah’. Tetapi kalau nak tekan pedal sampai lebih 200km/j, memang jadi semput kereta itu,” menurut sumber itu lagi.


June 2016’s New Vehicle Sales – Moderate Growth, Cautious Buyers

Malaysia’s auto sector grew by nearly 30 percent month-on-month in June 2016 but year-to-date sales are still 15 percent lower than the same six-month period last year.
Without a doubt, the increase in sales can be attributed to buyers taking advantage of the many festive Raya promotions. While every brand in the top-ten positions posted positive results, margins are likely to be compressed as June was marked by aggressive discounting across all segments.
All the top-five brands were competing for showroom traffic by dangling attractive discounts of up to five digits.
Highlights of June 2016:
Perodua continues to lead with over 97,000 vehicles sold in the first six months of 2016, giving the domestic brand a 35 percent market share. However, Perodua still sold 10 percent less cars than it did in the first six months of 2015, a reflection of the overall market conditions in the country.
The all-new
Perodua Bezza
 will further improve Perodua’s sales in the coming months, but increase in quantum leaps are unlikely as overall growth could be tempered by reduced sales for the Axia and Myvi, as a sizeable portion of Axia/Myvi buyers are likely to move to the Bezza.
The true extent of sales cannibalization by the Bezza on the Axia/Myvi can only be concluded in the fourth quarter of this year, after interest in the all-new A-segment sedan normalizes, typically this takes about 3 months.
Among the leading brands, Honda was June’s biggest gainer, growing by more than 60 percent to register 9,254 vehicles before Raya. That also meant that it had reclaimed the second place on the overall sales ranking from Toyota, which dropped down to fourth place, despite seeing an 11 percent growth month-on-month.
Third-placed Proton also grew by a respectable 38 percent, making June as Proton’s second-best month this year after January’s 7,743 units. Competition from Perodua’s all-new Bezza will no doubt leave a significant impact on Proton’s fortunes but the company is expected to respond with an all-new Saga and all-new Persona later this year.
Nissan rounded up the top-five positions by posting a respectable 37 percent increase.
Eighth-placed Mercedes-Benz is holding firm to its dual title of Malaysia’s leading European brand and leading premium brand.
Tenth-placed BMW might be conceding ground to its Stuttgart rival’s newer range of products, but BMW actually sold more cars in 2016 than it did in 2015, growing by nearly 30 percent over the same six-month period last year.
The Munich marque’s revised, lower pricing for the 1-Series, 3-Series, 5-Series, X1, X3, X4, X5 and X6 had certainly helped. We also understand that the company has received overwhelming response for its recently launched X5 Plug-in Hybrid – book one today and you can only expect to get your car next year.
The pick-up truck segment has returned to its top-form, with over 4,300 pick-up trucks registered  – making June the best performing month for this segment.
The Toyota Hilux is holding on to its strong lead, despite sales normalizing downwards by nearly 18 percent following the surge recorded in May – a normal cycle for any newly launched model.
With the exception of low volume pick-up truck brands like Mazda and Chevrolet, all of the Hilux’s rivals except Mitsubishi Triton (-4.4 percent) recorded double digit growths month-on-month.
The next few months will be a crucial month for the local auto sector, as the first half of 2016 was generally negative and whatever positive growth recorded was due to cyclical buying patterns motivated by heavy festive season discounts. July’s numbers (to be announced in mid-August) are likely to be lower due to the shorter working period as many offices were closed for Hari Raya, delaying vehicle registration processes.


Audi Malaysia recalls 2,767 vehicles for Takata airbag defects

PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM)
 has announced a voluntary recall for 2,767 Audi vehicles here in Malaysia.

The reason?
Defective Takata airbags
. Which Audi models? The recall covers the Audi A4 Sedan, A5 Sportback, A6 Sedan, Q5, and TT Coupe models that were manufactured from 2008 to 2017.

Affected customers are urged to contact the nearest Audi Centre to receive a complimentary inspection and replacement of the Takata airbag (if necessary) as soon as they can because the issue affecting these defective Takata airbags is nothing small.

It's not a new issue but a major one that has seen major recall programs being done around the globe by several brands and manufacturers that use the Takata airbag system in their model offerings.

The gas generator housing used within the airbag to deploy the airbags in case of emergencies can potentially cause small metal parts to become dislodged from the housing when the airbags are deployed.

According to Erik Winter, Managing Director of PHSAM, "At Audi, safety is paramount, and this will continue to be one of the distinguishing factors in our on-going efforts to improve aftersales service. We recognise that the top reasons customers choose Audi are for its performance and safety features - and it is a high standard we will continue to uphold responsibly."

"Although we have determined the number of vehicles for this recall, it's possible that not all of them will need replacement parts. We want to encourage customers to get their vehicles inspected at our service centres for better peace of mind," added Erik.


Mahu Wiper Kereta Tahan Lama? Ini Tips Panjangkan Jangka Hayat Wiper Kereta

Wiper kereta
 anda cepat haus dan lusuh meskipun baru ditukar? Bagaimana nak panjangkan hayat wiper supaya lebih tahan lama? Kami ada cara-caranya!

Wiper atau pengelap cermin merupakan komponen penting kereta yang perlu dijaga kerana ia berfungsi untuk menghilangkan sisa air hujan, debu, habuk dan bendasing lain pada cermin kereta sekaligus meningkatkan tahap penglihatan pemandu
ketika hujan
.

Tapi seperti komponen kereta lain, wiper juga mempunyai jangka hayatnya yang tersendiri dan akan rosak menandakan ia perlu ditukar. Kalau baru tukar, mesti nak kena jaga supaya ia tak mudah rosak dan lebih tahan lama kan?

Kami di Carlist.my ingin berkongsi beberapa tips untuk memanjangkan jangka hayat wiper anda supaya lebih tahan lama seperti berikut:

1. Pilih Wiper Berkualiti

Pastikan anda memilih jenama wiper yang dipercayai kerana tahap kualiti, ketahanan dan jangka hayatnya lebih terjamin. Jenama-jenama terkemuka kebiasaannya sudah melakukan penyelidikan untuk menghasilkan wiper kereta yang mampu bertahan dalam apa jua cuaca. Pastikan wiper yang dibeli itu bukanlah wiper tiruan kerana meskipun ia kelihatan sama seperti yang asli, namun prestasinya tidak sebaik wiper original.

2. Bersihkan Cermin

Prestasi serta ketahanan wiper akan terkesan hasil daripada
permukaan cermin
 yang tidak bersih. Jika cermin anda terdapat kotoran seperti najis burung, habuk, atau apa-apa kotoran degil, bersihkan terlebih dahulu kotoran tersebut sebelum membilasnya menggunakan wiper.

3. Bersihkan Bilah Wiper

Jika wiper anda kerap digunakan untuk membersihkan cermin, pasti akan terdapat pengumpulan kotoran seperti debu dan pasir pada bilah wiper. Basuh dan lap bilah tersebut menggunakan kain lembab kerana kotoran yang tidak dibersihkan pada bilah wiper berisiko untuk
mencalarkan cermin
.

4. Wiper Perlu Dipasang Sempurna

Bagi anda yang membeli wiper secara dalam talian dan memasangnya dengan sendiri, pastikan wiper tersebut dipasang dengan sempurna di tempatnya. Jika anda
kurang arif
, rujuk sahaja pada gambar atau langkah-langkah memasang wiper tersebut di internet. Sekiranya wiper anda menggunakan skru, pastikan ia tidak dipasang dengan terlalu ketat atau terlalu longgar.

5. Tegakkan Wiper Di Kawasan Terbuka

Sekiranya anda sering meletakkan kereta di kawasan terbuka yang terdedah kepada cahaya matahari, tindakan menegakkan wiper boleh mengelakkan getah wiper daripada cepat rosak dan merekah oleh kerana suhu yang tinggi pada cermin kereta. Walau bagaimanapun, tindakan ini juga boleh memberi kesan kepada spring lengan pengelap (wiper arm) menyebabkan kesan pengelapan tidak sempurna. Jika wiper arm rosak, makin bertambahlah kos.

6. Periksa Wiper 6 Bulan Sekali

Bagi mereka yang malas nak periksa wiper selalu, cukuplah sekadar memeriksa wiper kereta setiap 6 bulan sekali. Periksa keadaan getah pengelap sama ada sudah keras, lusuh atau merekah. Jika ada tanda-tanda ini, anda perlu tukar wiper anda.

7. Elak Guna Wiper Waktu Kering

Wiper atau pengelap hanya disarankan untuk diguna pada permukaan yang basah. Dah nama pun lap, mestilah kena basah. Penggunaan wiper pada permukaan cermin yang kering akan menyebabkan getah wiper cepat haus. Jika anda terpaksa gunakan wiper ketika waktu kering atau panas, pancutkan air pada cermin terlebih dahulu sebelum menggunakan wiper.

8. Jangan Terlalu Harapkan Lapisan Kalis Hujan

Penggunakan bahan seperti water repellent atau penolak air memang membantu memberikan penglihatan yang lebih jelas kerana air tidak melekat pada cermin. Tetapi penggunaan bahan seperti ini berupaya untuk menyebabkan getah wiper lusuh secara tidak sekata. Selain itu,
kabus
 yang terdapat pada cermin juga mengambil masa lebih lama untuk hilang jika menggunakan lapisan kalis air berbanding tanpa penggunaanya.

Jangan anggap cecair anti-hujan ini sebagai pengganti wiper kerana anda masih memerlukan wiper yang berfungsi dengan sempura meskipun cermin anda telah disalut dengan water repellent. Periksa keadaan getah wiper anda meskipun anda jarang menggunakannya.

9. Isikan Sedikit Cecair Pencuci Pada Wiper Fluid

Untuk prestasi wiper yang lebih baik, anda perlu mengisi air yang dicampurkan dengan sedikit cecair pencuci wiper pada tangki pencuci cermin kereta anda. Selain membersihkan cermin, cecair tersebut juga akan melicinkan cermin sekaligus membuatkan wiper anda lebih lancar selain tidak mencalarkan cermin atau merosakkan bilah wiper.

Jika anda mahukan wiper yang lebih tahan lama, anda boleh amalkan beberapa tips yang dinyatakan di atas. Jika wiper anda mula menunjukkan tanda-tanda seperti pengelap cermin bergegar, bergoyang dan berbunyi ketika digunakan serta terdapat kesan air bergaris pada cermin ketika menggunakan wiper, maknyanya bilah wiper anda sudah haus dan rosak. Dah boleh tukar dah tu!


All-New Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Teased Ahead Of August Debut

Mitsubishi
 have released a teaser image of the third-generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, scheduled to be make its global debut at the 2015 Bangkok Auto Show in August.
Recently,
patent images of the all-new Pajero Sport were uploaded online
, giving us a glimpse into the new body-on-frame SUV. This darkened teaser image isn’t much to go on but expect Mitsubishi’s “Dynamic Shield” frontal design to be a highlight although we pretty much know what the vehicle looks like already thanks to the leaked patent images.
With underpinnings taken from the Mitsubishi Triton pickup truck, the new Pajero Sport is said to feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a 3.0-litre V6 engine, paired to an eight-speed electric motor and electric motor, providing full-time four-wheel drive.
For us here in Malaysia, the current
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
 is powered by a 2.5-litre diesel engine and is available in five- or four-speed automatic transmissions with either four-wheel drive or two-wheel drive setups.
We’ll have more details when the third-generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport makes its full debut in Bangkok next month.


The First DS Store Opens In ASEAN – Another DS Model Coming In 2019

Naza Euro Motors Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor for DS cars in Malaysia has officially launched the new DS Store Petaling Jaya, marking the first of its kind in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
DS Automobiles is a luxury sub-brand of Groupe PSA created in 2015, which has since undergone a worldwide brand-shaping exercise – including standalone DS Stores which offer a tailored experience for customers – and further demarcate DS from other Groupe PSA brands such as Citroen and Peugeot.
With a total floor space of 3,230 sq ft, the new DS Store Petaling Jaya has the capacity to display three cars at any one time and offers 3S facilities for the convenience of DS owners. The outlet will serve as a one-stop centralised hub for DS owners and prospective customers. DS Automobiles currently has 450 DS Stores worldwide.
Dato’ Samson Anand George, Group CEO, Automotive Group, Naza Corporation Holdings added, “The DS Store is about inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the values of the DS brand and gives visitors sophistication at their fingertips to configure, personalise and view their new DS. With DS Automobiles’ fervent support and vision to continue accelerating DS brand development in Malaysia, we plan to invest RM5 million for marketing, operations, and such in 2019, on top of the initial investment of RM2 million to set up the flagship store,”
A dedicated Customer Lounge welcomes discerning customers to configure, personalise and purchase their DS vehicles. Also on display is a large collection of DS lifestyle products inspired by DS Automobiles. On display in the showroom is the
recently previewed
 DS7 Crossback, the first model of the second generation of DS vehicles.
The DS Store is also equipped with a VR Zone which uses DS Virtual Vision, giving visitors a virtual reality peek into the latest DS models where they can virtually view, explore, and customise their cars in a realistic manner.
Separately, while speaking at the launch event, Yves Bonnefont, CEO of DS Automobiles confirmed that the Malaysian market can expect the introduction of DS’s premium compact SUV: the DS3 Crossback.
The DS3 Crossback was first unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motorshow and is the first SUV to utilise Groupe PSA’s EMP 1 platform. The front-engined, front-wheel drive SUV is offered with a range of petrol and diesel engines, including an all-electric version with DS’s E-Tense powertrain.


All-New Subaru WRX Confirmed For 2021 Debut - Time To Get Excited

Subaru has released its first teaser of the upcoming 2022 Subaru WRX, officially confirming the
return of the rally bred nameplate
 after a rather lengthy absence. In that time, the automaker’s lineup has become decidedly SUV-focused, leading some to doubt if such a car would ever return.

As before, the fast all-wheel drive saloon will be based on the current-era Impreza, which has itself been around now for some 5 years since its official unveiling at the 2016 New York Motor Show in 5th-generation form, so Subaru - or more accurately, STI - has had plenty of time to adapt it as their new performance platform.

Subaru: Hope you like shadows!

It’s a sole dark image of the car being shown here but it's enough to get any enthusiast excited. We can clearly see the characteristic bonnet scoop, widened stance, and a silhouette that’s typical of the WRX’s three-box design. We are, however, missing the classic big rear wing, but that might be coming later.

Subaru, within the accompanying microsite, promises that the “newest WRX will be here so fast, it will take your breath away”. Good news to those not wishing to wait too long before its full reveal and possible market launch. It will emerge as a 2022 model year, making its debut before the end of 2021 very possible.

The car is “completely redesigned”, which is to be expected since the older model first poked its head out in 2014. The Impreza’s DNA will still shine through but expect it to also bear plenty of resemblance to the stunning
Viziv Performance concept
 from 2017.

We’re pretty confident that the FA24 2.4-litre flat-four engine will be at the heart of the all-new WRX, albeit supplemented by a turbocharger and tuned to the region of 300hp or beyond. Prior to its discontinuation in 2018, the older car was pumping out close to 350hp in certain
limited run editions
, so we can expect quite a varied assortment of power and torque outputs over its life cycle.

One does start to wonder if Subaru or Toyota were brave enough to slot this upgraded engine into second-generation
the BRZ
or GR86. Selling it might be a fun experiment, at the very least.

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The Ford Mustang Is The Best Selling Sports Coupe In The World 3 Years Running

For the third year in a row, the Ford Mustang claims the title of the world's best-selling sports coupe. It's understandable given their huge presence in the United States and the expansion into other markets across the globe (especially with this current generation model). Just last year, Ford managed to move 125,809 units of the Mustang across 146 countries.
81,666 units were, as expected, registered in the United States. Of the remaining units, 13,100 of them were sold in Europe, which brings the total number to 35,000 since 2015. China in particular managed to contribute 7,125 units to the total figure, which is expected to pick up in the coming years.
Since exports for the Mustang began in 2015, Ford has managed to sell 418,000 Mustangs globally - the most popular of which being the Mustang GT with its 5.0-litre V8. The qualification for being the best-selling sports coupe is defined by IHS Markit to include both two-door and convertible models.


This Is The Proton Pickup Truck Concept At Alami Proton Carnival 2015

We reported yesterday that
Proton has created a pickup truck concept
 that will be shown to the public during the Alami Proton Carnival 2015 at the Centre of Excellence Complex in Shah Alam, and here it is.
(Read about our first impressions of the Proton pickup truck concept here)
With the embargo finally lifted off of the photos taken while we were at Proton’s Research and Development centre yesterday, where the
new 2016 Proton Perdana
 was also seen, we can now show you just what the pickup truck concept looks like.
Unnamed for now, this concept shows us a menacing looking pickup with not-so-subtle design cues. You can spot hints of the Proton Exora for the centre passenger cell, Ford F-150 Raptor at the front and rear, and the SsangYong Actyon Sports for the flatbed in its design. However, you'd be surprised to know that the Proton Exora's platform also serves as the concept's underpinnings as well, unlike the traditional ladder frame setup found in other pickup trucks.
Proton has yet to confirm if the pickup truck concept will continue on to being a production model for now. For now, do scroll through our gallery for a closer look at the concept and let us know what you think.


Discover the best of BMW this weekend at Ingress Auto Damansara - June 24th, 25th

Ingress Auto are hosting an exclusive event this weekend at their impressive Damansara showroom. Held between 24th and 25th June, all are invited to discover their most cutting edge and desirable new BMW models from the famed German automaker such as the 3 Series and X4. Specifically, the 320i M Sport and X4 xDrive30i M Sport.

Also on display will also be iX xDrive40 Sport, without a doubt one of the most arrestingly bold looking cars to ever grace Malaysian roads. Not only is the iX a sight to behold, but it’s also fully electric dual-motor powertrain is one of the most advanced, not to mention its beautifully crafted cabin.

To sweeten the air around these already very tempting cars, Ingress Auto are offering some exclusive offers in conjunction with the event, including cash rebates of up to RM35,000, BMW Financing with interest rates as low as 1.08%*, a BMW official merchandise voucher worth RM1,000, and even a BMW Wallbox.

For those interested in enjoying the attractive repayments and flexibility of BMW Financial Services, BMW Engage will be on hand at Ingress Auto Damansara to offer visitors instant financing pre-approval as well as personalised advice to choose the most ideal financing plan.

New customers that complete their booking at the event will also be eligible to enter a lucky draw to win a brand new iPhone 14 Pro!

Visit Ingress Auto Damansara this weekend June 24th to 25th for the BMW experience of your dreams! And don’t forget to follow them


BMW Malaysia To Put On Their X Range Roadshow From 6th July to 30th September

The latest generation of BMW X Models is arguably the most eclectic, varied, and robust yet. You can have anything from a lifestyle oriented vehicle like the BMW X2, to the family-hauling BMW X5, and even something a little more traditional like the BMW X3. But the best way to discover which kind of X model would suit you best is to visit BMW's upcoming X roadshow, happening across the country from the 6th of July to 30th of September, 2018.
Details of The BMW X Range Roadshow are as below:
Venue
Dates
AEON Mall Seremban 2
6th to 8th July
Bangsar Shopping Centre
18th to 22nd July
AEON Mall Bandaraya Melaka
31st July to 5th August
AEON Mall Kinta City
8th to 12th August
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
15th to 19th August
East Coast Mall
30th August to 2nd September
IOI City Mall
8th to 11th September
Sunway Carnival Mall
27th to 30th September
For more details on The BMW X Range Roadshow visit
www.bmw.com.my
 or call BMW Voice at 1800-88-3000.


Geneva 2019: VW ID. Buggy Concept Brings Dune Buggies Into The Age Of E-Mobility

Volkswagen has introduced the newest member of the ID.concept family at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show, the ID. Buggy.
Drawing inspiration from the classic Californian dune buggies of the 60s, the ID.Buggy was developed with the aim of showing the versatility of the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) platform.
The MEB chassis integrates a 62 kWh lithium-ion battery into the floor and a 201 hp electric motor in the rear to give it an expected range of up to 250 km.
Sending all the power to the rear axle is a single-speed transmission, which enables the buggy to sprint from standstill to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, and achieve a top speed of 160 km/h.
While the ID. Buggy concept is a pure 2-seater; it can also be converted to a 2+2-seater and an additional electric motor could be added to the front axle in order to make four-wheel drive possible.
In addition, the Buggy’s modular design allows for the composite upper body to be detached from the MEB chassis, opening up a world of possibilities for third-party manufacturers, as the original Meyers Manx kit did for the first buggies.
Like the classic Beetle, the ID. Buggy has no grille, and features a prominently raised hood, fenders and tail end that hint at the concept’s off-road chops, 3D oval LED headlights and taillights, an LED VW logo, and a body that seems to float above the chassis.
Equipped properly for all-terrain usage, the concept features standard 18-inch wheels and BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A off-road tires, a solid aluminium underbody guard, an aluminium side sill panel, and two robust red steel eyelets integrated in the bumpers.
In addition, there are the reinforced windscreen frame and a Targa bar which provide rollover support. There are no doors and no roof, but a black tarp can be stretched between the windscreen frame and the Targa bar as a sun shield or as light weather protection.
The ID. Buggy’s minimalist interior is characterized by easy handling and waterproof materials. All elements surrounding the exterior are a continuation of the body, painted in Fern Green, while the majority of the interior trim is finished in a robust Grey Tech Blue soft-touch paint.
The driver and passenger sit on seats with headrests and belt guides integrated into the backrests, while the floor plate is outfitted with anti-slip knobs. Despite the shortened wheelbase, passengers have an unusually large amount of space due to the compact electric drive and axles that are arranged further to the outside.
The minimalistic cockpit has been designed to match the character and design of the ID. Buggy. With the “Hey you” display in the cockpit, the concept car greets its driver and draws attention to the fact that it is ready for operation.
Last but not least, a hexagonal steering wheel covered with water-repellent Nappa leather, touch controls in the crossbar, and a digital instrument cluster keeps the dash uncluttered.


Audi Ups the RS6 Avant and RS7’s Ante with the ‘performance’ Variants

Not that Audi’s 560hp RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback needed to be any more powerful or faster – with their 0 to 100km/h capability of 3.9 seconds – though Audi has stepped up their game with the introduction of their new ‘performance’ variants.
In the RS6 Avant performance and RS7 Sportback performance the RS-sibling’s standard 4-litre twin-turbo TFSI V8 has been increased to 605hp, whereas its torque figure of 700Nm has been boosted to 750Nm. 0 to 100km/h times for both cars are slashed by 0.2 seconds to 3.7 seconds, and more importantly 0 to 200km/h is done 1.4 seconds quicker than the standard RS6 and RS7, at 12.1 seconds.
As it is with the base models, unlocking the European top speed cap is an optional extra with the optional dynamic package. Remove the top speed cap and the RS6 is capable of hitting 280km/h, while the RS7 would do 305km/h.
Despite the power bump, Audi says that the ‘performance’ model’s official fuel consumption figures remain unaffected 9.6L/100km for the RS6 performance and 9.5L/100km for the RS7 performance. This was made possible through further optimisation ranging from the engine management system with increased rpm and boost pressure, to the Audi cylinder on demand system which shuts off half the cylinders when under part load.
Other additions to the RS6 performance and RS7 performance are mostly cosmetic, with both models now come as standard with 21-inch cast aluminium rims, while Audi is also offering a new optional exclusive paint finish known as Ascari blue. Both the RS6 and RS7 will don the standard disc brakes with a weight saving wave design, and can be fitted with carbon fibre-ceramic disks as an option.
Also unchanged is the use of the standard RS adaptive air suspension which lowers the body by 20mm, though Audi will also be too happy to throw in a tauter RS sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control as an alternative, and still offers the dynamic steering with continuously variable steering ratio as an option. Its quattro all-wheel drive system continues its 40:60 front/rear torque split, while a rear axle sport differential with active torque distribution is offered as an optional extra.
Inside both models come with RS sport seats fitted as standard with the option of upholstering it in a black and blue colour combination from the RS performance design package. The RS performance design package includes new seat upholstery in an Alcantara/leather combination with a honeycomb pattern, and matching contrasting stitching on the armrest, control elements, and floor mats. The interior also features knee pads in Alcantara and carbon twill blue inlays, a sophisticated and exclusive carbon material that is interwoven with a blue thread.


Honda Just Edges Toyota Sales In H1 Of 2021 – Tight Race For No.1 Non-National Carmaker

Honda leads Toyota by the slimmest of margins in overall Passenger Car sales in the first six months of 2021, making it the
tightest race to become the No. 1 non-national carmaker
 we’ve seen in years.

Honda has held the top spot for a stellar six years on the back of strong sales from popular models such as the Honda City, HR-V, and Civic.

As June comes to end without little to no activity given the FMCO lockdowns –
which deem automotive sales a non-essential economic activity
 – the latest Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) data shows Toyota has secured 23,232 sales versus Honda’s 24,996 units. Toyota currently trails by some 1,764 units.

Honda achieved an 11.2 percent market share (versus Toyota’s 10.4 percent) and rank third overall in Malaysia, behind Perodua’s 97,290 units (39.1 percent) and Proton’s 56,352 units (22.6 percent). Toyota lead by a wide margin in the Commercial Vehicle category – with 10,473 units (41.4 percent market share) – ahead of second-place Isuzu with 4,165 units.

If you tally up Toyota’s passenger and commercial vehicle sales, Toyota would lead Honda but since the title only takes into account passenger vehicles, Toyota has some catching up to do in the second half of the year.

In 2020, Honda Malaysia managed to round off yet another year as the Top Non-National carmaker in Malaysia. Its sixth year at the top spot almost at the very last leg of the race,
capping off a brilliant sales push in December to round off a total of 60,469 units
, versus UMW Toyota Motors securing 59,320 units. However, that margin in 2020 has been the smallest its ever been since Honda first climbed to the top in 2015.

In the years after, namely 2016 to 2018 Honda has an insurmountable lead over Toyota. The biggest difference in sales came in 2017 when Honda sold a massive 61,896 units more than Toyota, with 109,511 units, versus Toyota’s 47,615 units.

Most of this success came at a time when Honda dominated the market with value for money offerings such as the Honda City, Honda Jazz, and later the Honda Civic. With no real rival, Honda also dominated the SUV market with products such as the Honda HR-V, BR-V, and CR-V. In the years since, the HR-V has come under attack by newer local models such as the
Perodua Aruz
, Proton X50,
X70
 and most recently the
Perodua Ativa
.

This has chipped away at Honda's sales, whilst Toyota comprehensively revamped its range with newer models such as the
Toyota Vios
, Yaris, Corolla, and most recently the
Corolla Cross SUV
. As such, though Honda have held on to the No.1 spot, they have done so with an ever-shrinking volume since 2018.

Time will tell, if Toyota retakes the position it held for many years, before the emergence of the modern Honda we all know and love. With the
automotive business all set to face tough challenges
 in the months to come, it’s all to play for in H2 of 2021.


A Concept No Longer, MINI's Superleggera Roadster To Come In 2018

MINI
’s Superleggera Concept that it showed off mid-2014 caused a lot of chatter, igniting an interest in the brand and its prospects that hasn’t been seen in many a year. The usual response of “Maybe kind of” that was given to the masses nod to a production version, but a new report might mean it will indeed be making its way to showrooms.
An inside source told Car Magazine that
BMW
’s top brass have given the go-ahead to start production on a new model based on the said concept that could be on sale some time in 2018. As that was a very beautiful thing indeed, hopes are high that it delivers most of what we saw and loved at the 2014 Villa d’Este Concours d’Elegance.
The concept was a roadster sculpted by master coachbuilders Touring Superleggera, who are also responsible for similarly jaw-dropping creations like the Alfa Romeo 8C-based Disco Volante and the Ferrari F12-based Berlinetta Lusso.
Its curvaceous body, rear fin, Union Jack-inspired tail lamps, frameless windscreen, and ultra-minimalist interior all add to its visual appeal and overall desirability.
Very little can be confirmed as of yet to how much will survive the transition to production, but according to patent filings, MINI doesn’t intend on changing a whole lot – a bonus that comes with a concept design that isn’t just beautiful, but also pragmatic.
Now, let's not get ahead of ourselves. Until an official statement is released, nothing can be substantiated as confirmed information. Car Magazine is confident in their source, and as we'd love to see this new MINI Roadster on the road, we hope its solid info.


Perodua Sold One Car Every 17 Seconds One Day In November

If you feel Proton has been stealing on the thunder with its
X50
, think again, because Perodua just closed on a stellar month in November, posting sales of 23,119 cars in the month, including an impressive 5,027 units in a single day on the 30th November – the most it has ever registered in a single day.

This new single-day sales record means that a new Perodua was bought every 17 seconds on November 30th.

“Our November sales represents a slight normalising from the previous two record months we had – 25,035 units in September and 26,852 units in October. Yet the accomplishment is impressive given the challenging economic climate and new normal operating procedures brought about by COVID-19. And our 5,027-unit one-day record shows what resilience, persistence and adaptability can bring,” added Perodua President and CEO Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad said.

A total of 6,295
Myvis
, 6,318 Axias, 6,224 Bezzas, 2,617 Aruz and 1,665
Alzas
 found new owners in November – the Axia pips the Myvi by 23 units to become the most successful model in Malaysia in Nov 2020.

Perodua has sold over 195,000 cars so far this year. Based on its sales momentum, the carmaker is on track to meet its 210,000-unit year-end registration target despite the slowdown in the first half of the year.

Dato Zainal also reiterated that Perodua’s two main priorities at present are to ensure its customers can get their cars before year-end to enjoy the sales tax-exempt prices and to further bolster the Malaysian automotive ecosystem with their economies of scale in these challenging times.

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October 2016 New Car Sales – Relying On Discounts To Arrest The Decline

Malaysia’s new car market slowed marginally by 0.6 percent in October 2016, selling 312 units less than in September 2016. Cumulative Jan-Oct numbers are still 14 percent lower than the same 10-month period last year.
The numbers would have been a lot poorer if not for heavy discounting given by most major brands. The Toyota Hilux, the best-selling pick-up truck in the country was offered with a RM4,000 discount (it was increased to RM6,000 in November) while the Honda City, the best-selling non-national car in the country, was offered with a RM6,000 discount.
The Honda CR-V and HR-V, the best-selling SUV and crossover respectively, were offered with a RM7,000 and RM3,000 discount respectively in October.
With the leading brands actively giving generous discounts, other second-tier brands were forced to match Toyota’s/Honda’s offerings.
Perodua, still the best-selling automotive brand in the country, saw its sales dropping by nearly 6 percent. With most its cars aimed at the lower-income segment and the cheaper Axia eating into the sales of its more expensive Myvi, Perodua is particularly vulnerable as banks continue to be cautious in approving car loans.
Honda’s October promotions have boosted its sales by 9 percent month-on-month, and continues to lead the non-national brands tally.
Proton, driven by strong reception of its Saga and Persona, is one of the biggest gainers for October after seeing its sales jumped by 26 percent. Cumulative sales for 2016 however, is still 33 percent off from the same ten-month period last year.
Toyota continues to struggle, as both the
new Vios
 and
Sienta
 have failed to lift the company’s fortunes in October. Its luxury arm Lexus is not faring any better. Without having any locally-assembled model, the full-import line Lexus is competing at a disadvantage against the EEV-approved locally-assembled BMW and Mercedes-Benz models. Last month saw one of the biggest monthly declines for Lexus, down 42 percent, slipping past Audi, which has since regained its third spot in the luxury segment ranking.
Nissan was one of the biggest casualties of Toyota’s and Honda’s aggressive discounting, dropping nearly 20 percent month-on-month, while Mazda resisted the retreat better, and declined just less than 2 percent.
Mercedes-Benz saw a rather unusual drop of 21 percent, likely due to delays in deliveries of its recently launched C350e, as well as customers delaying their purchase of the
W213 E-Class
 (currently only available as a fully-imported model) in anticipation of the cheaper locally-assembled E-Class next year.
All that appeared to augur well for BMW, which grew 2.4 percent month-on-month, but the blue-white roundel isn’t able to capitalize much from the gap left behind by the locally-assembled W212 E-Class as its own F10 5 Series is also on its way out, with the new G30 5 Series expected to be launched here in 2017. Cumulative Jan-Oct sales for BMW is 20 percent higher than in 2016.


Cas Kereta Elektrik Guna Setel – Pengecas AC, DC Disediakan

Aplikasi
Setel
 telah melancarkan fungsi baru yang membuatkan aktiviti mengecas
kereta elektrik
 lebih mudah iaitu dengan mengaktifkan pengecas melalui aplikasi itu sahaja.

Kaedahnya sama sahaja seperti membayar untuk
mengisi minyak
 di mana aplikasi Setel membenarkan pengguna untuk mengaktifkan stesen pengecasan kereta elektrik sebelum keluar dari kereta untuk mengecas kereta tersebut.

Dengan Setel, pengguna juga bakal menerima poin
Mesra points
 untuk setiap kali transaksi pengecasan EV dibuat di aplikasi tersebut. Setiap RM5 yang dibelanjakan akan menerima 1 Mesra point.

Senarai Stesen Pengecasan EV Tersedia

Ketika ini, fungsi pengecas EV pada Setel ini hanya terdapat di 5 lokasi buat masa ini seperti:

Lotus’s Kepong – 7.4 kW AC (RM0.50/15 minit)

EV Connection Workshop Parklane SS7 – 22 kW AC (free)

ACO HQ Johor Bahru – 180 kW CCS DC (free)

Naza Automall PJ – 50 kW CCS, 50 kW Chademo, 22 kW AC (RM1.20/minit)

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort Penang – 50 kW Chademo, 22 kW AC (RM1.20/minit)

Cara Aktifkan Pengecasan EV dengan Setel

Cari lokasi stesen pengecasan EV melalui ikon
search
 yang terletak di bahagian kiri atas di laman utama aplikasi Setel

Di stesen, letakkan kereta anda di kawasan pengecas dan tekan
Start Charging

Pilih pengecas yang sesuai dengan kereta anda dan tekan
Activate Charger

Tunggu pengecas untuk disambungkan

Mulakan pengecasan

Semak status pengecasan dan caj yang dikenakan pada bila-bila masa melalui aplikasi Setel

Untuk menghentikan pengecasan, buka kunci penyambung daripada kereta, kunci kereta atau pengecas, kemudian cabut palam penyambung daripada kenderaan dan pengecas.

e-resit akan diberikan setelah sesi pengecasan selesai

Menurut Setel, tiada had minimum atau maksimum dikenakan bagi tempoh masa mengecas EV di stesen yang dinyatakan. Namun pengguna diingatkan agar bertimbang rasa dengan pengguna EV lain dengan mengalihkan kenderaan ke tempat lain setelah selesai menggunakan pengecas.

Buat masa ini, anda hanya boleh menggunakan Setel wallet untuk membayar pengecas EV ini. Kaedah pembayaran lain dikatakan akan menyusul pada masa hadapan.

Jika anda merancang untuk
 mengecas EV melalui Setel, anda perlu membawa kabel pengecas sendiri kerana ia tidak disediakan di stesen.

Walaupun baru memiliki 5 stesen pengecas buat masa ini, Setel berkata mereka sedang bekerja keras untuk meluaskan lagi fungsi ini ke lebih banyak lokasi bagi memudahkan pengguna kereta elektrik, terutama pengguna Setel.

Ketika ini, aplikasi tersebut hanya membenarkan pengguna untuk mencari lokasi stesen pengecasan EV terdekat dengan pengguna. Setel sedang berkerja keras untuk meningkatkan pengalaman penggunaan seperti kebolehan memeriksa sama ada stesen pengecasan tersebut sedang digunakan atau tidak.


When Will Malaysians Get To Watch Fast And Furious 9 At The Cinemas?

Fast and Furious 9 rolls out at most international cinemas, but when will Malaysia get a chance to watch it?

Reviews of the latest Fast and Furious movie,
Fast & Furious 9
, has started pouring in from all over the internet. Some labelled it as a return to form for the franchise, while others commented it's the best cartoon car crash movie ever made.

While moviegoers worldwide have the opportunity to judge for themselves how John Cena, the newest villain of the Fast and Furious series, is doing at terrorising Vin Diesel and co to space and back at the cinemas, Malaysians are starting to wonder when they will get the chance to see the Fast 9 crew at the cinemas.

Well, according to Prime Minister Mahiaddin's
National Recovery Plan
 (NRP), Malaysian's might only be able to watch the Fast and Furious movie in late October, when Phase 4 kicks in, in the cinemas at least.

Under the
NRP
, it is widely understood that some sort of 'normality will return in Phase 4, if daily cases stay under 500, the health system remains in good shape, and 60% of the population is fully vaccinated.

Under the preliminary Phase 4 plan of the NRP, all economic sectors will apparently be allowed to operate, more social activities will be allowed, interstate borders will reopen, and domestic tourism can resume with strict SOPs in place.

According to a report by FMT, the Malaysian Prime Minister said that specific and detailed SOPs for each phase would be announced at a later date by the National Security Council (MKN) and reminded Malaysians that the dates he mentioned were not etched in stone.

"This is a dynamic plan, where if we succeed in the three key indicators in any phase, the government can decide to move on to the next one." added the FMT report.

Cinema halls in Malaysia only just reopened last March after many start-stops throughout 2020 and the early months of 2021. The ticketing booths closed once again on May 12 when the Prime Minister announced that the whole of Malaysia would be placed under the Movement Control Order.

By the time the cinemas will be allowed to re-open (big if) in October, the Fast and Furious 9 movie would have probably made its way to a movie streaming service provider...

Let's just hope that the Malaysian cinema industry will re-open just in time for Top Gun 2 and the much-delayed James Bond movie, No Time To Die.


Bangkok 2015: 200 g/km Is The Goal For Pick-Up Trucks

Starting 1-January 2016, Thailand will be replacing its existing engine capacity-based excise duty structure with a new CO2 emissions-based structure. As a results, some cars will see a reduction in prices, while others will see an increase.
Pick-up trucks and their SUV derivative models, by virtue of their heavy bodies, are the most likely to be affected. Together, this Hilux-Fortuner class of vehicles contribute about 50 percent of Thailand’s total new vehicle sales.
In Thailand, pick-up trucks and their SUV counterparts (referred to by Thai authorities as PPV, for pick-up passenger vehicles) are often grouped together as the same category of cars.
Models that emit more than 200 g/km of CO2 will see their excise tax raised by between 2 percent (from 3 percent to 5 percent for single-cab and space-cab models), 3 percent (from 12 percent to 15 percent for double cab models), and 10 percent (from 20 percent to 30 percent for PPVs).
At the same time, starting 1-October 2015, all new vehicles sold in Thailand must have a so-called ‘Eco-Sticker’ pasted in their windows/windscreen when the vehicle is put on display for sale.
The A4-sized eco-sticker is a new directive issued by Thailand’s Ministry of Industry, and shows not just the vehicle’s CO2 emissions, but also claimed fuel consumption when tested under the UN R101 standard (similar to Europe’s NEDC), fitment of key active safety features like ABS and ESC, as well as compliance to key UN safety standards, namely R13 and R13H (braking performance), R94 (frontal impact protection) and R95 (side impact protection).
At the recent 2015 Thailand International Motor Expo, several Japanese manufacturers were seen displaying their pick-up truck and SUV models with their eco-sticker affixed, which was odd as the cars were put in display at a motor show and not on a dealer’s lot and thus the eco-sticker was not required by law.
A quick look at the eco-stickers explained why – they all had their CO2 emissions below the 200 g/km – meaning that these models will not see any increase in price come January 2016.
The three leading Japanese brands in the segment – Isuzu, Toyota and Mitsubishi, have been busy rushing out their latest generation of clean diesel engines to meet the 1-January 2016 deadline.
Isuzu’s
new 1.9-litre, 150 hp, 350 Nm BluePower dDi D-Max
 was most impressive, producing just 161 g/km of CO2, well below the 200 g/km limit, while producing more power than the previous 2.5-litre engine.
The new 3.0-litre D-Max have also been tweaked to produce just 196 g/km.
It’s the same story with Mitsubishi and Toyota – both brands were proudly displaying the eco-stickers for their Triton and Pajero Sport, as well as Hilux and Fortuner models respectively.
The Thailand market all-new Triton and Pajero Sport are powered by an all-new 2.4-litre MIVEC engine, which is different from the
2.5-litre unit fitted on our local all-new Triton
 model. The more expensive, more sophisticated 2.4-litre aluminium block MIVEC diesel engine was necessary to keep CO2 emissions at 199 g/km for the Pajero Sport and 186 g/km for the Triton.
Toyota’s Hilux and Fortuner is powered by an all-new 2.8-litre engine, which emits 195 g/km of CO2 in the Hilux, and 191 g/km in the Fortuner. The Fortuner comes with idle start-stop function.
Ford however, have yet to announce the CO2 emissions for its new Ranger and all-new Everest models.
It is not known yet if this new generation of clean diesel engines from Mitsubishi, Toyota and Isuzu will be made available for Malaysia.
Keep in mind that these cleaner diesel engines have very sophisticated emissions control systems which are very sensitive to sulphur content in the fuel. Thailand has mandated Euro-4 diesel but Euro-5 diesel is commonly available nationwide while in Malaysia, the standard is still Euro-2M but Euro-5 diesel is available in some major cities.
Also, these engines are also likely to be more expensive. In Thailand, it makes sense to introduce them as the added cost are counterbalanced by a lower excise duty. As it is in Malaysia, pick-up trucks are already exempted from excise duties so there is little room for prices to go down any further.
The recent downtrend of our Ringgit has pushed up prices of new models, as seen by Edaran Tan Chong Motor's move to limit the
all-new Nissan Navara
's 190 PS engine only on the highest specifications RM120K VL-grade model. Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia have also warned there will be a slight increase in prices for some of its models next year.
Related:
2016 Will Be The Year of SUVs And Trucks – Here’s Why


Audi Presents New Santa And The RS5 Sportback

Last year
, Audi dropped a 2-minute video depicting the madness when it comes to Christmas shopping over in North America, something that isn’t so common here.
Fast forward to 2018, Audi has released a video that tugs at the heartstrings featuring Santa Claus and the all-new
RS5 Sportback
.
We won’t spoil the video for you, but we reckon this is one of the best ways to spend 4 minutes of your time.


8.6 Million Traffic Summonses Settled!

Malaysians love a good bargain, so when PDRM announced a
summons discount
 in conjunction with the 100-Day Keluarga Malaysia Aspirasi Programme, they responded in kind - settling a total of 8.6 Million summons!

According to IGP, Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah this was proof that the discount was well received by the public, seeing as how a total of 12.2 Million
summonses were paid
 throughout 2021.

The traffic summons discount period was extended from December 12 to 31 due to overwhelming response.

"This showed that the public really took advantage of the discount offer to settle their outstanding summons,” he told reporters after visiting the Kampung Jongok Batu on-site control post (PKTK) on Saturday (Jan 1) as reported by The Star.

The discount period from December 9 - 31, 2021 will, however, not be extended so for those of you who missed this window of opportunity, you'll just have to wait for the next one.


The Mazda 3 is the Best Looking Car of 2020

The Road to the 2020 World Car Awards was just concluded a couple of days ago, with the declaration of the MAZDA 3 as the winner of the 2020 World Car Design of the Year Award, which beat the Porsche Taycan and the Peugeot 208 to take the honour.

A design panel consisting of seven highly respected world design experts was asked to first review each candidate, and then establish a short-list of recommendations for the jurors.

The design experts were Anne Asensio (France - Vice-President, Design - Dassault Systemes), Gernot Bracht (Germany - Pforzheim Design School), Ian Callum (United Kingdom – Director of Design, CALLUM), Patrick le Quément (France - Designer and President of the Strategy Committee - The Sustainable Design School), Tom Matano (USA - School of Industrial Design at Academy of Art University in San Francisco), Gordon Murray (U.K. - Gordon Murray Design) and Shiro Nakamura (Japan - CEO, Shiro Nakamura Design Associates Inc.).

The Mazda 3 was also one of the finalists alongside the CX30, in the overall World Car of the Year 2020 Award category, which was won by the Kia Telluride SUV.

The vehicles were selected and voted on by an international jury panel comprising 86 prominent automotive journalists from 24 countries around the world.

Each juror was appointed by the World Car Steering Committee on the basis of his or her expertise, experience, credibility, and influence. The international accounting firm KPMG tabulated the jurors’ ballots.

“Before accepting this prize, Mazda Motor Corporation would like to express our sympathy for all of those affected by the novel coronavirus,” said Akira Marumoto, Representative Director, President and CEO, Mazda Motor Corporation.

“We are truly honored to be able to receive the World Car Design of the Year award in this special year marking the 100th anniversary of Mazda’s foundation. We will continue providing our customers with unique products, designs, technologies and experiences" added Marumoto.


Next-gen Toyota Hilux to look like the mighty Tacoma?

Time to get excited because the next-gen Toyota Hilux and Fortuner will potentially look like their handsome Tacoma and 4Runner counterparts.

Beauty is subjective and depends on personal preference, but in our opionin, American pickup trucks look way better than the pickups we get here in Asia.

American pickup trucks are known for having bold, imposing designs, with large grills and distinctive body lines. These design elements have become synonymous with American pickup trucks and are part of what gives them their unique appearance.

Picture credit: Motor1

So when Toyota announced that they would streamline four of its most popular 4x4/SUV models by utilising its TNGA chassis architecture, we got excited as there's a possibility that the next generation Hilux
will probably look like its American counterpart
, the famous Toyota Tacoma.

According to a report from US publication Motor Trend, the next-generation Hilux and its Fortuner brother will share the TNGA modular platform with the Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner SUV.

It's unclear whether the trucks and SUVs will be built on a unibody or body-on-frame design as Toyota's TNGA platforms can be had in either, but sharing a platform with the Tacoma and 4Runner is just music to the ears as potentially, they might look the same.

One of the most American-looking pickup trucks available on the market is the Ford Ranger which now looks like its F-150 brother, and look how well it has been received
since its debut
 here locally last year.

Toyota trucks don't get updated often, but when they do, it's always a big change - and to be honest, this is the change we are looking forward to the most.

If Toyota pulls this off, we can't see why anybody would go with any other pickup trucks, as the TNGA platform should address some of the current Hilux's imperfections, especially regarding rear passsenger comfort and exterior styling.

Picture credit: Motor1

However, don't expect the models to come anytime soon, as the earliest we can expect to see more from this rejigging is probably early next year, with model debuts in 2025.

Till then we are only left with some design patent registration from Brazil of the new Toyota Tacoma, which was reported by Motor1.com recently.


BMW i Charging Stations Now In Ipoh

BMW Group Malaysia and Tian Siang Premium Auto today launched three new BMW i Charging Stations at Weil Hotel, Ipoh.
This marks the first time the BMW i Charging Stations are made available in Ipoh.
Mr Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director and CEO of BMW Group Malaysia said, “The introduction of these new BMW i Charging Stations for the first time here in Perak further demonstrates our ongoing commitment to drive Future Mobility in the country.”
2017 was also a successful year for Tian Siang Premium Auto, as they delivered more than 400 BMWs in Perak last year, with more than 45% being iPerformance variants. The introduction of the BMW i Charging Stations in Ipoh comes after the introduction of the service in Melaka and Sarawak.
BMW's range of iPerformance vehicles are part of the company's Visionary Mobility portfolio, which are supported by GreenTech Malaysia's ChargEV service. Owners of BMW iPerformance vehicles can utilize both BMW's own ChargNow service, or utilize GreenTech Malaysia's ChargEV service.


Hasil Kutipan Cukai Jalan Bukan Untuk Pembaikan Jalan Raya

Cukai jalan yang dikutip
Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ)
 bukan untuk pembaikan jalan raya di Malaysia.

Ramai yang ingat
cukai jalan
, sesuai dengan namanya, disalurkan secara langsung kepada tabung kos pembaikan dan penyelenggaraan jalan raya tidak bertol. Tapi, hakikatnya, perkara ini tidak benar sama sekali.

Walaupun namanya cukai jalan, ia hanyalah satu bentuk cukai bagi menambah hasil kerajaan secara am dan bukanlah digunakan secara eksklusif bagi penyelenggaraan jalan raya.

Jadi, kita bayar cukai jalan untuk apa sebenarnya?

Mantan Ketua Pengarah
Institut Penyelidikan Keselamatan Jalan Raya Malaysia (MIROS)
, Professor Dr. Ahmad Farhan berkata, cukai jalan tidak disalurkan secara spesifik kepada penyelenggaraan jalan raya, sebaliknya dimasukkan ke dalam dana awam kerajaan.

“Cukai jalan yang dikutip oleh JPJ disalurkan kepada Dana Gabungan (
Consolidated Fund
) dan tiada Dana Gabungan yang dikhaskan secara spesifik bagi pengangkutan. Ia disalurkan untuk pelbagai kegunaan lain termasuklah projek-projek pengangkutan awam seperti MRT, LRT, dan Bas Rapid milik Prasarana, dan bukan secara spesifik untuk penyelenggaraan jalan raya,” katanya.

Terma cukai jalan

Sebenarnya, terma
cukai jalan
 atau
road tax
adalah tidak tepat dengan maksud sebenarnya. Di bawah Akta Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia, istilah sebenar adalah Lesen Kenderaan Bermotor.

Terma cukai jalan ini dibawa dari zaman kolonial British dahulu, sekali dengan kebiasaan melekat plat cukai jalan pada cermin hadapan kenderaan bermotor (kini diganti dengan pelekat cukai jalan).

Sejak tahun 2015, United Kingdom sudah menghapuskan cukai jalan dan ia diganti dengan Duti Eksais Kenderaan (
Vehicle Excise Duty
) yang juga serupa dengan duti eksais kenderaan kita. Tapi, disebabkan oleh kebiasaan dan rujukan mudah, warga Britain masih lagi memanggil VED sebagai cukai jalan.

Perbezaan antara VED di UK dengan cukai jalan kita ialah VED dibayar secara tahunan berdasarkan kadar pelepasan gas rumah hijau kenderaan berkenaan. Bagi kita di Malaysia, duti eksais kenderaan kita dibayar pada awalnya lagi, ketika kenderaan berkenaan dibeli berdasarkan kapasiti enjin kereta tersebut.

Namun,
model yang dipasang tempatan (CKD)
 diberi diskaun berdasarkan nilai kandungan bahan tempatan yang ada di dalam kenderaan tersebut.

Selain dari itu, ia ditambah lagi dengan bayaran cukai jalan tahunan yang berdasarkan kapasiti enjin kenderaan atau janaan kuasa bagi
kenderaan elektrik
.

Berbeza dengan rakyat Britain, rakyat Malaysia membayar kedua-dua jenis cukai yang agak tinggi nilainya – cukai eksais dan juga cukai jalan.

Kategori cukai yang manakah digunakan untuk penyelenggaraan jalan raya?

Tiada satu pun tabung dana yang digunakan secara khas untuk tujuan ini.

Sehingga kini, hasil daripada cukai jalan kenderaan dimasukkan ke dalam kumpulan wang disatukan di bawah Kementerian Kewangan untuk tujuan pembangunan, termasuk penyelenggaraan Jalan Persekutuan yang disediakan melalui Perbelanjaan Mengurus (
Operating Expenditure
).

Namun, rundingan sedang dibuat bagi memasukkan sebahagian daripada hasil cukai jalan kenderaan dimasukkan ke dalam satu peruntukan khas untuk membaiki kerosakan Jalan Persekutuan di seluruh negara, kata Menteri Kerja Raya, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Menurut beliau, ia adalah antara cadangan yang diketengahkan melalui rundingan bersama Kementerian Pengangkutan, bagi menyelesaikan
masalah jalan rosak dan berlubang
 yang disebabkan kenderaan lebih muatan.

Penulis kira segala bentuk perbincangan bukanlah penyelesaian kepada masalah jalan berlubang di negara kita. Isu ini sudah makan tahun, masih di takuk yang lama.

Bukankah lebih baik bertindak daripada berterusan 'berbincang' akan hal ini?


Toyota Supra Cup Established, Anyone With A PS4 Can Participate

Toyota, through its motorsports arm, Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has announced its involvement in e-motorsports with the launch of the GR Supra GT Cup.
The race series will involve only the latest
Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) Supra
 in the Gran Turismo Sport game that is exclusively available on Sony’s PlayStation 4 console.
Toyota says e-motorsports is one of the pillars of TGR activities and they are actively working to make motorsports and sports cars more accessible, and enjoyable for all.
The global online tournament will commence in April and conclude in October, with the finals to be held at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Locally,
UMW Toyota Motor held an e-motorsport competition
 last year that saw tremendous response from the public. The company also included a booth for e-motorsports at all the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival events.
The next
Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival
 is scheduled to be held at Malaysia’s home of motorsports, the Sepang Circuit, on the weekend of 27th and 28th April.


SAIC Motor-CP Considering To Export MG Vehicles

SAIC Motor-CP Co, a joint-venture between SAIC Motor and the Charoen Pokphand Group in Thailand is considering exporting MG cars in 2019.
The company has two production plants in Thailand. Its first plant is located in Rayong, capable of producing 50,000 cars a year. Their second plant, located in Chon Buri is currently under construction. SAIC Motor-CP Co aims to increase its annual production to 300,000 units a year.
Pongsak Lertrudeewattanavong, VP of distribution for MG Sales Thailand said that Thailand is set to be the production hub for right-hand drive MG vehicles, which are exported to Asean and Oceana regions. They plan to produce 300,000 vehicles annually, with the majority of it exported.
In 2016, SAIC Motor-CP Co shifted 8,319 cars, a strong 120% increase from the year before. This was driven by four of its models, the MG3, MG5, MG6 and MG GS. Two new models are set to be introduced soon. Elsewhere, they are also planning to increase the number of of showrooms and service centres from 60 to 90.
"2017 is a bullish year for the car market. We expect domestic buyers will buy 800,000 to 850,000 units this year because economic sentiment is better, thanks to the government's big infrastructure projects and because more than 1 million cars under the first-time car buyer scheme are being unlocked after five years of ownership, stimulating buyers to replace them with new cars," he told
BangkokPost
.
Last year, we
reported
 that MG is in talks with several unnamed parties to bring the MG brand back here. We will update this space in due time.


The 2020 USDM Toyota Yaris Is A Rebadged Mazda 2

Toyota has just revealed the 2020 Yaris for the American market which is a rebadged Mazda 2.
This model actually has nothing to do with the Yaris in the ASEAN market which we will be getting soon, or even the Yaris sold in Europe and Japan.
So, in case you’re confused, Toyota is actually selling three different cars with the same name in America, the ASEAN region, as well as Japan/Europe.
Coming back to the American Yaris, the car is almost identical to the Mazda 2 except for the redesigned front end which features a trapezoidal grille and full LED headlights.
Besides that, everything from the rear, the interior, including the infotainment system has been carried over lock, stock, and barrel. Only the emblems have changed.
All set to make its debut at this year’s New York Auto Show, the hatchback will be offered in two variants (XE and XLE) in the USA.
Power comes from Mazda’s 1.5-litre SkyActiv-G naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 106 hp and 140 Nm of maximum torque, which is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission.
While the list of standard equipment includes keyless entry, push-button start, fog lights, heated door mirrors, tilt and telescopic steering, Low-speed Pre-collision Safety System with autonomous emergency braking, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Voice Recognition, LED headlights, and 16-inch wheels, the higher-spec XLE variant gets additional features like leather interior upholstery, automatic wipers, as well as automatic climate control.
Toyota has also revealed that there will not be a manual variant this time for the American market.
While the Mazda 2 hatchback is coming to America as the new 2020 Toyota Yaris, the Mazda 2 sedan was also rebadged and once sold in the US by Scion as the iA. However, the model is no longer being sold as the Scion brand has ceased operations in America.


Special number plates and cheaper road tax for EVs in Malaysia

Electric vehicles or EVs in Malaysia will be getting some added benefits in the coming years in the form of special number plates and cheaper road tax.

The announcement came from Malaysia's Transport Minister himself, Anthony Loke, during the launch of the new GWM 4S centre in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. As reported by
NST
, the new initiatives will hopefully get more people interested in jumping onto the EV bandwagon.

Starting with road tax, the new road tax price calculation that'll be introduced in 2026 will be based on the kilowatt-based system. The total power rating of the electric motor/motors will be calculated as the final road tax amount within different brackets, just like ICE cars and the engine's CC. In other words, the bigger and more powerful your EVs are, the more that you'll have to pay for the road tax.

Right now, all EVs are enjoying the complimentary road tax that'll end at the end of 2025. No specifics were shared by Loke regarding this new system, but he did assure us that it'll be cheaper and more affordable than the current road tax prices for the current ICE cars.

Apart from this, a new number plate will be introduced just for EVs and you guessed it, it'll start with EV1 to EV9999 followed by the following letters like EVA, EVB, and so on. The reasoning? These specialised plates will be linked using RFID tech for safety reasons.

Why? So that emergency responders can easily detect whether the car is an EV or not if they're involved in any accidents. This way, it'll be easier to handle the situation for the safety of everyone involved. Good move? Sure is.


Bangkok 2017: All-New Lexus LS Officially Launched

A couple of weeks ago, Toyota Motor Thailand
announced the pricing of the all-new Lexus LS
, but it has finally been officially launched at this year's Bangkok Motor Expo. The Lexus LS has a base price of THB 11.5 million for the entry-level LS350 Luxury. One level up, the LS500 Executive goes for THB 13.08 million. As for the range-topping LS500h, there are 2 variants: the Executive and the Executive Pleat models, priced at THB 14.5 million and THB 15.83 million respectively.
Shown here is the top-of-the-range Lexus LS500h Executive Pleat, which packs a 3.5-litre V6 dual VVT-i petrol engine and two electric motors for a total output of 354 hp. The hybrid system operates in multiple stages courtesy of a conventional 4-speed automatic gearbox and a continuously variable transmission working hand in hand. The result is 10 virtual gears and far better response in operation. The 0-100 km/h sprint is clocked in just 5.4 seconds- which is impressive for such a large car.
But that's not what the Lexus LS is about. As the pinnacle of luxury in the Lexus range, the LS is dressed to the nines on both the inside and out. Yes, Toyota's new fun-to-drive direction has influenced development at Lexus as well, but the engineers have not forgotten that the LS is at heart a luxury car.
This particular unit comes with a red and black interior- and you can see the amount of work and detail that goes into things like the door trim. There's a streamlined, fluid design across the cockpit with an up-to-date entertainment system housed right in the middle.
Will the all-new Lexus LS change the luxury car market when it arrives here? It's hard to say, as its predecessor didn't quite make waves despite being quietly regarded as one of the best luxury sedans money could buy in terms of refinement and quality. We'll just have to wait and see. Check out the gallery below for more interior and exterior photos of the Lexus LS500h.


Kia Optima, Sorento Win At 2020 GOOD DESIGN Awards - Again

At the 70th GOOD DESIGN Awards late last year, two of Kia’s latest generation cars managed to snag prizes in the Transportation category, those being the 3rd-generation
Kia K5
 (a.k.a 5th-generation Optima) and the
4th-generation Sorento
.

The sedan and SUV weren’t the first recipients of the GOOD DESIGN Award, of course, but follow in the footsteps of previous generation versions of the same duo that won in 2015. The panel must really love the K5 and Sorento - or just all Kias. Other models, including the US-spec Telluride and Soul, were also prior winners.

We’re sure they’re excellent cars, and we’re also pretty sure we’d love to actually have them in the Malaysian market. In terms of what we have here in contrast, as you can see, both the most recent local-spec Optima and Sorento are one generation behind the latest global models.

Seeing as how both cars were launched as 2021 model year cars, it’s understandable that we’ve not caught up yet. After all, with the distributorship of both Peugeot perhaps even Kia being shifted from Naza to Bermaz, the launch of two brand new model generations might be a little too much to juggle.

That being said, perhaps the higher-ups, current or future, will see fit to revamp the local lineup to include the brand’s
newest and best models
 sooner rather than later. Cars from the Korean automaker, along with its sister marque Hyundai, have been making many strides forward to compete as world class contenders to Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and even Volkswagen in terms of design, build quality, technology, and powertrain prowess.

They've come a long way.


RM605m Of AES Summonses Waived - Anthony Loke

Transport Minister Anthony Loke has confirmed that a total of 4.03 million AES summonses valued at RM605 million have been cancelled.
According to Loke, summonses issued from 2012 till 31
st
 August this year have been written off. This came after the announced the government’s decision to
write off
 the outstanding AES summonses.
In addition to that, Loke also mentioned that the government would not be receiving any revenue from the summonses as the previous government did a lopsided agreement with two concessionaries that operates the AES system.
From 1
st
 September to 8
th
 November, a total of 60,444 AES summonses were issued to speeding drivers, but only 1,711 have settled the summonses. Loke also said that 4,575 summonses were issued for drivers running the red light in the same period, but only 167 summonses were paid.
“To date, 1,190 cases have been brought to courts in Kedah, Perak and Penang but only three offenders turned up,” he said.
Loke also told reporters that JPJ will take stern action against those who refuse to pay the summonses within 60 days by taking them to court. If they are a no-show, arrest warrants will be issued.


Camouflaged Proton Saga Spotted Testing - SE Variant?

A camouflaged Proton Saga, spotted testing by Facebook user Fikri Nor, subsequently picked up by our friends at
Funtasticko
, hints at the upcoming Saga SE variant.
The video was captured along the North-South Expressway over the weekend, with the test mule sporting camouflage stickers on the lower regions of the car’s body. The car was spotted shortly before exiting at the Dengkil rest stop.
We have had a glimpse of the body kit before, the
first undisguised images
 featured a car fitted with a front, side, and rear body kit. The black accent strips seen on the rear of the test mule further reinforces that this is the snazzy body kit version, which isn’t officially offered, yet.
The
Proton Saga
 SE body kit could either be offered as a variant on its own or an optional package. Its competitor, the
Perodua Bezza
, is offered with the Gear Up range of accessories, for those who prefer to customise the aesthetics of their car.


VIDEO: Clueless Student Driver Overshoots Intersections, Reverses And Runs Over Bike

So you’re just at an intersection, minding your own business, and the car ahead of you just (driven by a clearly very clueless student driver) overshot the turning and wants to reverse back into it. All is well, it would seem. Until the car keeps on backing up and hits your vehicle, then still doesn’t stop and keeps backing up. That is a bummer.
This happened to a motorcyclist, by the way, so instead of just being pushed back like a car would have been, his vehicle got run over. Yeah. And the airhead driver that just backed up into him kept going until the car was entirely over the bike, so much so that they had to lift it up to get it free as the car, a red
Toyota

RAV4
, was resting with its weight entirely on the bike.
Alright, now there’s really no other way to respond to what just happened to this innocent but unlucky victim of dumb driving other than the way he himself threw his hands up in disbelief. And if you haven’t yet watched the video for context, please do.
This sort of thing happens all the time, maybe even especially so in Malaysia. In fact, something very similar happened to a member of the Carlist.my team. A driver rushes to make the lights but is ultimately too late and ends up in the middle of an intersection and inconsiderately backs up his car without paying much attention to what's behind. Some crunched metal is heard, and what follows is frustration, some anger, and mangled vehicles.
And to all your learner drivers out there, its perfectly okay if you hit a bike by mistake. Just don't use your panic-logic to fully run your car over it after that initial bump.
In our opinion, the biker’s response was correct. There was nothing he could do besides teleportation that would have saved him AND his bike. Nobody expects a car to keep backing up until it mounts itself over a bike. Given the choice, him electing to not join his bike under the Toyota RAV4 was the right call.
He even took to Reddit to further explain what happened, and we’ve included that text below the video.
From Reddit user
x_ing
's post on the /r/motorcycles subreddit.
Ok boys and gals. I am the actual rider in the video and will once and for all dissolve all speculations and such that to my amazement have come up so far.
We both started slowing down when the light turned orange. The red SUV ended up in the middle of the intersection. Cars seen on the right started turning left, one car actually made it in front of the stalled/frozen driver. The car then proceeded to back up - IN THE LEFT LANE - i was aware about its presence all the time. And yes I was in the 1st with the clutch in as can be seen on video (anyone see the Neutral light?). As some have pointed out, only have I noticed it changing directions a couple of seconds before impact. Yes, a rider with tens of years of experience MAY HAVE been able to sprint to the right (risking clipping the car and being at fault for running a red light into potentially left turning traffic, as the light for the oncoming lane was changing to a left turn go), but given the circumstances... the horn wouldn't have done squat. Again, we're talking seconds. Disbelief that the car was going to back into me was up there. I was in the dominant position for my lane (left half of the lane, where cars in the left lane have the best chance of seeing you in their mirror), watching the driver... but again... how often do you guys assume that a car will decide to reverse into your lane from a different one and floor it?
The video ends where it does because there is absolutely nothing exciting happening afterwards. The two occupants get out, we exchange remarks, and then i take the helmet off and turn off the camera. No swearing or yelling. The adrenaline pumping through my system was so high, I was kinda happy to not be under the car. The car was resting on the bike, they had to lift it to get the bike from underneath.
Yes please, all those that could've avoided this - I salute you and your superhuman reactions. I'm just human and did the best I could when I realized what was going to happen to get my sorry ass out of the way.
The aftermath... if I can figure out how to post pictures here I will. The driver got a ticket as it is illegal to back out of an intersection (or something thereof) and yes, because they are on a learner's permit (can only drive supervised), they may have very high insurance premiums. And as far as the bike - it will be looked at by an insurance adjuster on Monday where I will find out what happens next.


The Settrington Cup – The Cutest Race You’ll Ever See In 2017

The Settrington Cup, one of the many highlights of the Goodwood Revival weekend is quite possibly the cutest race that happens all year. No less because there isn’t an internal combustion engine in sight and unlike most of the legendary motoring figures in attendance, these drivers are as miniature as the cars themselves.

The Settrington Cup takes its name after Lord March’s (founder of the Goodwood Festival of Speed) eldest son. The race is run using period correct Austin Junior 40 or J40s produced by the Longbridge Austin factory between 1949 and 1971. The Austin J40 toy car was inspired by the full-sized Austin A40 Devon model.

The production of Austin J40s was fully funded by the British government as a non-profit project to provide employment for disabled coal-miners. By the time production stopped in 1971, over 32k Austin J40s had found happy homes across the world.
The Settrington Cup is a 246-meter race, which basically ends on the starting line of the Goodwood Circuit, and begins with a classic Le Mans style start. From then on it's pedal-to-the-metal… and then again until a winner crosses the line. Unlike other categories, one can only be between the ages of six and nine to enter the hotly contestted Settrington Cup.


Suzuki Begins Production of Ertiga In Myanmar

Myanmar has now become the third country to produce the seven-seater Suzuki Ertiga.
Suzuki Motor Corporation’s subsidiary in Myanmar, Suzuki (Myamar) Motor Co., Ltd. (SMMC) will produce the Suzuki MPV model for emerging markets at its plant in South Dagon, Yangon. The Ertiga is the second Suzuki model after the Carry light commercial truck to be produced at the plant.
Suzuki says it aims to produce 100 units of the Ertiga every month, with sales to commence by the end of July.
With this, the Ertiga will now be produced in three countries – India, Indonesia and Myanmar. The Myanmarese Ertiga are left-hand drive while the ones made in India and Indonesia are right-hand drive.
Powering the Ertiga is the same 1.4-litre petrol engine fitted in the India- and Indonesian-made Ertiga models.