BMW Group Transforms HQ Into A "Battery" To Celebrate Delivery Of 100,000 Electrified Vehicles Globally

BMW Group announced today that it has delivered more than 100,000 electrified vehicles to customers worldwide in 2017 as promised in the beginning of the year.
To commemorate the milestone occasion, an eye-catching light setup was installed at the BMW Group headquarters in the north of Munich to make the building look like a battery, symbolising the technological change taking place in mobility.
“We deliver on our promises,” said Harald Krüger, chairman of the board of management of BMW AG.
“This 99-metre-high signal is lighting the way into the era of electro-mobility. Selling 100,000 electrified cars in one year is an important milestone, but this is just the beginning for us. Since the introduction of the BMW i3 2013, we’ve delivered over 200,000 electrified cars to our customers and by 2025, we will offer 25 electrified models to our customers. Our early focus on electro-mobility has made this success possible – and electro-mobility will continue to be my measure for our future success.”
As for the Malaysian market, the premium automaker has delivered over 6200 iPerformance hybrid models, translating to over 50% of BMW Malaysia’s total volume for the country.
Han Sang Yun, managing director and CEO of BMW Group Malaysia said, “We are proud to announce that Malaysia is the world’s fifth largest market for the BMW iPerformance models after the US, UK and Europe, and the third largest market for the BMW 330 e model after the US and UK.
As far as the X5 xDrive40e is concerned, Malaysia is the second largest market in the world after the US while the BMW 7 series 740Le is the third largest market after Japan and the US.
“While the BMW Group celebrates this milestone at a global level, it is a special feeling knowing that Malaysia played an important role in this success. We can only look forward to creating more successful milestones in 2018,” added Han.
By 2025, the company will offer 25 fully electric and plug-in hybrid models worldwide. The fifth generation of electric drive train and battery technology, available from 2021, will use scalable, modular electrification kits that will allow all model series to be fitted with every type of drive train.
For its BMW i electric brand, which was founded in 2011, the company has already secured the naming rights from BMW i1 to i9, as well as from BMW iX1 to iX9.
That being said, some of the upcoming electrified models by the BMW Group include the i8 Roadster next year, followed by the electric MINI in 2019, and also the electric X3 in 2020.


All-New 2016 Jaguar XF Revealed: German Rivals Take Note

Step aside German saloons, the all-new 2016
Jaguar
 XF has been unveiled prior to its debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show in April. Boasting a new platform and engine options, the second-generation British sedan looks set to take on competition from the
BMW 5 Series
,
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
, and
Audi A6
.
Beneath the metal of the all-new
Jaguar XF
 is a new aluminium-intensive architecture, which is shared with the upcoming XE. The new platform is 190kg lighter than the previous model and sees an increase in torsional stiffness by 28 percent. This is possible as the 75 percent of the architecture is made out of aluminium.
In terms of dimensions, the new car measures 4,954mm (7mm shorter) in length and 1,465mm (3mm lower) in height but its 2,960mm wheelbase is 51mm longer. That is more than the wheelbase on the E-Class (2,874mm) and Audi A6 (2,912mm) but is shy of the BMW 5 Series (2,968mm). However, Jaguar claims to have class-leading rear seat space with more legroom, kneeroom and headroom.
Vehicle dynamics duties fall on the double wishbone and Integral Link suspension and a near-50:50 weight distribution. Additionally, Jaguar’s Configurable Dynamics enables the driver to adjust the car’s dampers, steering, engine and transmission for the required driving condition. Select markets will receive a torque-on-demand all-wheel drive system, controlled by Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, first seen on the F-Type AWD.
Powertrain options include the company’s new range of Ingenium diesel engines. In this case, it is a 2.0-litre unit available in two states of tune: 163PS/380Nm and 180PS/430Nm. Both engines are paired to either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission.
Petrol engines are available as well, all paired to the eight-speed automatic. Engine choices include a 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection petrol engine, good for 240PS and 340Nm torque. A 3.0-litre supercharged V6 is offered as well in 340PS/450Nm and 380PS/450Nm power ratings.
On the outside, the restyled exterior sees a larger front grille, larger front intakes, and slender LED headlights. The strong XE influence can be found at the rear where the new LED taillights (with F-Type-style LED pattern), linked by a chrome strip are found. The dual exhaust pipes also feature a gloss black surround on the rear bumper and a small lip spoiler completes the XE-inspired looks.
The interior is reworked and features a configurable 12.3-inch TFT display that replaces the traditional gauges. Handing the InControl Touch Pro infotainment system is a 10.2-inch touchscreen and 17-speaker Meridian audio system.
Jaguar as yet to announced pricing for the all-new Jaguar XF but it has revealed that sales in the UK will start in Autumn 2015 and production will be at Jaguar Land Rover's Castle Bromwich plant.


Alfa Romeo Giulia's Gorgeous Interior Revealed, Modern Italian Flair

While the world rejoices at the Giulia sports sedan,
Alfa Romeo
’s big bet on the company’s resurgence, the fact remains that a large portion of the car is still not known apart from a few select specifications and exterior images and a video (below).

Autovisie
, a dutch online motoring site, has somehow managed to procure a picture that very clearly details the Giulia’s interior, shedding light on a previously unknown portion of the car.

What do we see here? On first impressions the interior does make a very positive one, as did mostly all Alfas,
 in fact
. The interior material options are reportedly revealed by Alfa to be alcantara, carbon fibre, leather, and wood, among others. Emphasis was also placed on the material quality as well as the interior fit and finish. Fingers crossed on that last one.

The steering wheel features a Ferrari-esque red start-stop button placed near the centre. Beyond that there is the instrument cluster with a speedometer that runs up to 330km/h, this lines up nicely with the projected abilities of the range-topping
Quadrifoglio
’s 510hp 6-cylinder engine and 3.9 second century sprint time.

Moving to the centre, we have a large in-car screen that, in the picture, is displaying various vehicle parameters - other modes would bring up the infotainment system controls and such. It’s not yet known whether touch input is supported but there is a control knob positioned behind the gear lever, which might be a safer and more ergonomic navigation method.

Speaking of that gear lever, we see the manual shifter fitted to this car, used to send all that power to the rear wheels. Sandwiched between the gear knob and the circular controller is Alfa’s DNA driving mode switcher to go between the Dynamic, Natural, Efficient, and Advanced Racing presets.

From the looks of it, Alfa Romeo has taken some interior cues from the very cars that the Guilia, much like it's predecessor the
159
, will be competing against: primarily, the German small sedans. There is still a definite sense of Italian flare in this interior, which may only become more evident once Alfa reveals more trim options.


2021 Perodua Ativa 1.0L Turbo Dilancarkan - Harga Bermula RM61,500

Akhirnya, Perodua telah melancarkan
SUV
 kompak segmen B yang lama ditunggu-tunggu umum.
Perodua Ativa
 yang baharu diperkenalkan itu dikuasakan oleh enjin pengecas turbo pertama oleh Perodua ditemani transmisi
D-CVT
.

Model ini merupakan generasi pertama Perodua yang dibina berdasarkan
platform DNGA
 yang jauh lebih baik berbanding sebelumnya. Jentera ini turut dilengkapi dengan sistem pemanduan autonomi level dua pada harga mampu milik! Berikut merupakan harga Ativa berdasarkan varian yang ditawarkan:

Perodua Ativa X: RM61,500

Perodua Ativa H: RM66,100

Perodua Ativa AV: RM71,200

Prestasi dan Enjin

Ketiga-tiga varian tersebut menggunakan enjin
1KR-VET 1.0-Liter turbocharged transverse-mounted tiga silinder petrol
. Ini merupakan enjin pengecas turbo pertama yang dihasilkan Perodua dengan prestasi bersamaan enjin berkapasiti 1.5L. Sebagai model
EEV
 kelima keluaran Perodua, enjin ini dikatakan mampu memberikan penggunaan bahan api yang efisien sehingga 18.9km/L.

Enjin: 1KR-VET 1.0L 3-silinder

Transmisi: D-CVT

Kuasa Maksimum: 98 PS

Tork Minimum @ 2,000 rpm: 120 Nm

Tork Maksimum @ 6,000 rpm: 140 Nm

Penggunaan Bahan Api: 18.9km/L (atau 5.29 Liter/100km)

Dimensi

Luaran

Panjang: 4,065 mm

Lebar: 1,710 mm

Tinggi: 1,635 mm

Jarak Roda: 2,525 mm

Berat: 1,035 kg

Dalaman

Panjang: 1,955 mm

Lebar: 1,420 mm

Tinggi: 1,250 mm

Kapasiti But: 369 L

Berikut merupakan perbandingan saiz dan dimensi diantara Perodua Ativa,
Myvi
 serta
Aruz
:

Ciri-ciri keselamatan

Perodua Ativa merupakan generasi pertama Perodua yang dibina menggunakan Platform DNGA (Daihatsu New Global Architecture). Dengan menggunakan Platform DNGA, tahap keselamatan pada badan kereta ketika pelanggaran berlaku telah dipertingkatkan. Oleh kerana pelantar ini lebih ringan dan kukuh, faktor seperti gegaran dan bunyi bising turut telah dikurangkan.

Bukan itu sahaja, Platform DNGA ini turut boleh diubah suai mengikut saiz serta segmen kenderaan. Pendek kata, pelantar ini boleh digunakan pada mana-mana model Perodua selepas ini. Dengan perkongsian pelantar seperti ini, model baharu keluaran Perodua boleh dikeluarkan dengan lebih kerap.

Yang paling mencuri perhatian pada Perodua Ativa ini sudah tentunya ciri keselamatan yang hebat pada harga mampu milik, iaitu di bawah tanda harga RM100,000. Kesemua varian akan menerima
ASA 3.0
 yang merangkumi Pre-Collision Warning (PCW), Pre-Collision Braking (PCB), Front Departure Alert, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) serta Pedal Mis-operation Control. Dengan ASA 3.0, Perodua Ativa kini boleh mengesan kereta, motor atau basikal pada kelajuan 4-120km/h manakala 4-60km/h bagi pejalan kaki. Selain itu, ASA 3.0 juga boleh berfungsi pada waktu malam dengan lebih baik berbanding
ASA 2.0
, tetapi hanya mampu mengesan kereta sekiranya lampu belakangnya dibuka.

Berikut merupakan perbezaan yang ditawarkan mengikut varian:

Perodua Ativa X:

Enjin 1.0-liter turbocharged (1KR-VET) – 98PS/140Nm

Transmisi D-CVT dengan sequential shift

Lampu hadapan LED

Lampu belakang kombinasi LED

16 inci rim aloi

Powered door mirror

Spoiler belakang

Recliner pada tempat duduk belakang

Auto High Beam (AHB)

4.2 inci segmented LCD instrument cluster MID

9 inci Radio dengan Bluetooth

4 speaker

ASA 3.0 dengan LDW

Stability Control dengan ABS

Hill Start Assist

Sensor undur belakang

Perodua Ativa H:

Lampu kabus hadapan LED

Stereng balutan kulit

Power retractable door mirrors

17 inci rim aloi

9 inci paparan skrin sentuh infotainment

Panel instrumen berwarna TFT 7 inci

Auto Headlamps

Sequential turn signals

Sensor belok hadapan

Kamera undur belakang

Adaptive Driving Beam

Perodua Ativa AV:

Balutan kulit pada tempat duduk dwi tona

Tweeter speaker

Safety tinted glass

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Lane Keep Control (LKC)

Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Terdapat 5 warna yang ditawarkan untuk Perodua Ativa iaitu merah (Pearl Delima Red), putih (Pearl Diamond White), biru (Cobalt Blue), kelabu (Granite Grey) dan silver (Glittering Silver). Bagi varian asas, hanya 3 pilihan warna yang boleh dipilih iaitu kelabu, silver dan biru. Varian H pula ditawarkan dalam pilihan warna merah, putih dan biru. Varian AV pula hadir dalam dua pilihan warna, putih dan merah di samping menawarkan pilihan dwi tona pada badannya, membuatkan bahagian bumbung Ativa berwarna hitam seperti Proton X50.

Dengan setiap pembelian Perodua Ativa 2021, pembeli akan diberi jaminan selama 5 tahun tanpa had perjalanan oleh Perodua. Untuk membaca tentang pengalaman kami memandu Perodua Ativa, boleh
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.

Permintaan terhadap SUV di negara ini sedang meningkat naik. Dengan harga bermula daripada RM61,500,
Perodua Ativa
 dilihat sebagai model SUV baharu keluaran Perodua yang bakal memegang pasaran automotif negara kelak. Sudahkah anda membuat tempahan?

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2017 Volkswagen Passat Plus – Upgrades For Both 1.8 TSI Variants

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has introduced the Passat Plus, two new additions offering upgraded features over both the existing
1.8 TSI
 variants of the
company’s flagship D-segment sedan
.
Specified in conjunction with the base Trendline model, the Passat Plus replaces the base model’s fabric upholstery with leather and upsizes its wheels from 16 to 17 inches with 215/55 tyres.
The Comfortline Plus model, meanwhile, upgrades its rims from 17 to 18 inches. Both the Trendline Plus and Comfortline Plus models get EcoTint window films. Overall, VPCM claims that the added features of the new Plus variants are worth RM8,000 and RM12,000 in value for the Trendline and Comfortline models respectively.
Despite the added equipment, however, both variants of the Passat Plus are priced lower than the existing non-Plus variants, going for RM144,990 excluding on-road costs for the Trendline Plus model and RM169,980 in Comfortline Plus spec. To recap, the existing Passat 1.8 TSI was priced at RM159,990 and RM179,990 for Trendline and Comfortline respectively.
The 1.8-litre variants of the Passat are powered by a four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing outputs of 180PS and 250Nm channelled to the front wheels by a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.
To recap,
equipment levels
 of the Passat 1.8 TSI are as follows:
1.8 TSI Trendline
Halogen reflector headlamps, daytime running lights
Manual seat adjustment
Three-zone auto climate control
Engine push-start button (without keyless entry)
5-inch touchscreen infotainment
Front and rear parking sensors
Steering wheel: leather-wrapped with infotainment control buttons
1.8 TSI Comfortline
LED headlights, daytime running lights
12-way electric seat adjustment, memory function for driver
Keyless entry, handsfree boot opening
6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment
Reverse camera
Paddle shifters
Park Assist 3.0
The
range-topping Passat 2.0 TSI
, powered by a 220PS / 350Nm engine with 6-speed DSG, continues to be offered with unchanged specifications.
For a limited time until 30 Sept 2017, both variants of the Passat Plus are offered with special hire purchase interest rates as low as 0.88% for financing tenures between five and nine years. Additionally, all Passat variants registered within this period will enjoy 5 years / 75,000km of free maintenance.


Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Can Deliver Your New Car Right To Your Door Step

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has launched a Home Delivery Service that allows customers to have the option for their new vehicle to be delivered directly to their home via a truck carrier.

Despite the easing of restrictions, the COVID-19 threat still remains, which is why MMM has become one of the first automotive brands in Malaysia to offer a comprehensive
online shopping experience
, including test drive, booking assistance and direct home delivery.

MMM Chief Executive Officer, Tomoyuki Shinnishi said that the service will only be offered throughout the Klang Valley for now but will be followed by other areas in the future.

“As Malaysia prepares to transition from the COVID-19 pandemic to the endemic phase, Mitsubishi Motors is making an effort to ensure that our digital services are
improved
 for customers’ safety and convenience. Furthermore, we want to provide an option for customers to shop online, offering something unorthodox to car ownership,” said Tomoyuki Shinnishi, CEO of MMM.

With the launch of this service, MMM now offers a complete one-stop digital service, ranging from virtual
showrooms
, Test Drive 2U test drive sessions, online booking, trade-in and direct delivery of vehicles to homes.

To make it that bit more attractive, customers who order and register a new
Mitsubishi Triton
 by using promo code 4SUREBELI at the Mitsubishi online showroom will get a limited edition North Face jacket. This promotion is valid until 31 December 2021.


Fuel Price Update: 15th June To 21st June – 22 Sen Down For RON97

The Ministry of Finance Malaysia has announced the updated prices of petrol and diesel fuels starting from 15
th
 June to 21
st
 June.
The price of RON97 petrol will decrease by 22 sen to RM 2.41 per litre, while the price of RON95 petrol is capped at RM 2.08 per litre.
The price of diesel will remain capped at RM 2.18 per litre for Euro 2M and RM 2.28 for Euro 5 respectively.
In summary, the prices for petrol and diesel are listed below:
RON95 – RM 2.08 per litre (unchanged, capped)
RON97 – RM 2.41 per litre (down 22 sen)
Diesel Euro 2M – RM 2.18 per litre (unchanged, capped)
Diesel Euro 5M – RM 2.28 per litre (unchanged, capped)


Volvo S90 Excellence – Purpose-Built For The Chauffeur-Driven

The Chinese market have an insatiable taste for their long-wheelbase chauffeur driven vehicles. It is therefore appropriate that Chinese-owned Volvo have developed the concept of a purpose-built three-seater chauffeur-driven limo in the form of the S90 Excellence.
Besides its lengthened platform, key difference of the S90 Excellence from regular S90 variants is the absent front passenger seat that is replaced with a Lounge Console that includes a stowaway shoe box and foldout screen.
The cabin’s aft section is partitioned into two individual seats. Along the stretched centre tunnel is a foldable worktable, storage compartments, heated and cooled cupholders, and a mini-refrigerator.
A small touchscreen is provided to control powered adjustment of the individual rear seats. A set of handmade crystal glasses from Orrefors are also provided for rear occupants to enjoy a drink on the move. Other little touches include a coat hanger at the rear of the driver's seat and a master power window switch panel for the rear passenger.
Set to hit Mainland roads next year, the S90 Excellence will be offered with range of 2.0-litre petrol engines from Volvo’s Drive-E family consisting of the regular T4 turbocharged and T5 twincharged models alongside the range-topping T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid.
The S90 Excellence will be built in Volvo Cars’ production facility in Daqing, China, where a regular-spec S90 long wheelbase will also be made. Interestingly, Volvo’s official release mentions that both these models are slated for global export. There is no indication at the moment yet if Volvo will make right-hand drive versions.


Malaysian RON95, RON97 Prices Increased For July 2015, Diesel Unchanged

The Domestic Trade Cooperatives and Cosumerism Ministry(KPDNKK) has just announced that petrol prices will go up for the month of July, 2015.
Last month, fuel prices saw an increase of RM0.10 per litre across the board (RON95, RON97, Diesel) for the month of June. For July 2015, these are the new prices that consumers will be paying for fuel:
RON 95: RM2.15 per litre (RM0.10 increase)
RON 97: RM2.55 per litre (RM0.20 increase, inclusive of GST 6%)
Diesel: RM2.05 per litre (No change)
Euro 5 diesel, where available, is priced from RM2.15, maintaining its price from the previous month as well as the previous RM0.10 premium over the regular Euro 2M grade diesel sold more commonly.
Under a new measure by the Finance Ministry, fuel price announcements
will only take place at midnight at the start of the new month unlike previously
.


New York 2016: Subaru unveils all-new Impreza and new global platform

Subaru
 has taken the wraps off the all-new 2017 Impreza sedan and hatchback ahead of the
New York International Auto Show.
The 2017 Impreza is the first model to be built on
 Subaru’s new ‘Global Platform’ architecture
, which Subaru claims to have engineered to deliver significantly higher levels of driving pleasure, agility, crash protection and ride comfort than before.
The Japanese carmaker said that its new Global Platform will also underpin a variety of upcoming models in the near future including passenger cars, crossovers and also all-terrain SUVs in addition to the Impreza.
Coming back to the Impreza – the car features Subaru’s new design language, which includes  all variants come with the brand’s signature hexagonal grille, ‘hawk-eye’ headlights, and new wheels to name a few.
As far as the dimensions are concerned, the new Impreza rides on a 2,670 mm wheelbase, which is 25mm longer than the current-generation, while overall length is up by 41mm, width is up by 38mm, and height is lower by 10mm, resulting in roomier cabin and better aerodynamics.
Inside, the roomier Impreza also debut the brand's new design language and new driver-assist technology. Also new are multimedia features like the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the Near Field Communication connectivity.
Under the hood of the all-new Impreza is a tweaked version of the FB20 2.0 litre direct-injection DOHC four-cylinder boxer engine which is capable of producing 4hp more than before, at 152 hp. Mated to the engine is Subaru’s Lineartronic CVT with a seven-step manual mode.
Complementing the engine and the gearbox is Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system which comes as standard.  And thanks to the lower centre of gravity and revised suspension system, Subaru claims that body roll has decreased by 50 per cent.
Another highlight of the new Impreza is that the level of safety has increased significantly, with the inclusion of features like the EyeSight collision avoidance technology, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Pre-Collision Braking, Lane Departure, Sway Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Detection, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.


12 Days Of Christmas - Christmas Dinner - The Most Stable Rides To Transport Your Food

You won't spill your Christmas dinner with these rides.

Nothing brings a family closer during Christmas like food. Apart from the presents, joyful spirit, and Christmas decorations, Christmas dinner is one of the most important things to get right so that everyone at the dinner table can have a jolly great feast.

One thing that can ruin a Christmas dinner is the transportation of it, which is why we thought we would look at some of the most comfortable and stable rides out there.

Unfortunately, all the cars that we will be mentioning will have some sort of tricked out air/electronic adaptive suspension, but we have included a couple that just runs on good old shocks and springs to show that sometimes all you need is good suspension tuning.

2020 Volvo S60 T8 R-Design

One of the smoothest cars that we have driven this year is the
Volvo S60 T8 R-Design
. Despite having an enormous amount of power that would shame a lot of sportscars, Volvo has also made sure that the car can do the boring bit which is to provide passengers with a smooth and comfortable ride.

The S60 comes with one of the best suspension setups that we have experienced, and it's especially impressive that it provides this with good old shock absorbers and springs. While some might say it is on the softer side, we liked it, especially when it made the 19-inch wheels feel like it was on air. Combined with the smooth hybrid powertrain, this car is one heck of a smooth operator.

2020 Volkswagen Passat

The
Volkswagen Passat
 is one of the humblest cars there is. Although it is one of the most high-tech cars on the market, you never really would have guessed it from its looks alone. Speaking of looks, the Passat has this sophisticated design going for it. It matches the way it rides.

While it's not the sportiest of sedans, it does handle relatively well but at the same time gives you an impression that it is on a tricked out suspension. Thankfully, it is not. It is one smooth ride without the complicated components behind it which you will be grateful for when wear and tear parts need to be changed.

2020 BMW 530e

We recently had the chance to test out the
530e
 and while its smooth delivery of large amounts of power would be the headline for most, we were particularly impressed with the way it rides.

The BMW Adaptive Mode continuously adjusts the BMW Dynamic Damper Control, the steering and the Steptronic transmission to suit the current driving situation. When in comfort, it truly transforms from a corner-carving machine into a docile cat that is sure-footed all the time. It's truly impressive how BMW's adaptive suspension seems to make potholes disappear.

2020 Mercedes Benz S-Class

This list would never be complete without the admission of
Mercedes' S-Class
. It is the quintessential luxury comfort machine. A pacesetter for any car, the latest technology will always be included in the latest S-Class. Its standard air suspension absorbs bad road surfaces and potholes with ease.

They also have this optional feature called "Magic Body Control" which uses camera technology to scan the road ahead and prepares the suspension to cope with whatever lousy road it has to face in front. If Christmas dinner is really important to you and you don't want your food spilled, we're pretty sure the S-Class can keep the food looking perfect just like how it came out of the oven. If you purchase the top of the line S560e, Magic Body Control comes as standard.

2020 Lexus RX300 F Sport

Generally, stability and SUVs don't really go hand in hand but if we had to pick one that has a comfortable and stable ride, we would go for the
Lexus RX300
. With what felt like a class-leading ride, the Lexus RX300 pretty much is the SUV you want if you're thinking of transporting food safely.

Although F Sport usually means sportiness, don't let the badge fool you, because it can be as stable and comfortable as you want, and as exhilarating as you'd like too. Thanks to the inclusion of the Adaptive Variable Suspension in the F Sport model, the car can morph from 'softy-softy' to 'stiffy-stiffy'.


2017 Lexus LC Begins Production At Motomachi Plant

Lexus has begun production of its
Lexus LC sports coupe
, bound for the UK and European markets, on an exclusive assembly line at its Motomachi plant in Japan.
The Motomachi plant was previously responsible for producing Lexus’ LFA supercar, which has now undergone a significant upgrade to create a highly focused environment, to deliver high standards of production accuracy and build quality.
The final assembly area has been reshaped and made an all-white area to help engineers and assemblers maintain the best focus on their work.
The line culminates in a new glass-walled booth where the car’s bodywork is subjected to final inspection under a battery of LED lights.
The area for exhaust silencer inspection is surrounded by thicker glass panels so that the slightest abnormality in sound can be detected. The operation and quality of functional components, such as the doors, are also checked here.
The LC benefits will also benefit from a number of technologies which Lexus first developed for the LFA. These include the use of a special process, Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) for the production of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) composite material.
By adapting RTM for volume production, Lexus has been able to incorporate CFRP in key areas of the LC’s body structure which helps reduce the car’s weight.
All Lexus RCs will be put together by skilled Lexus craftsmen, called Takumi, who were previously tasked with the LFA’s assembly. The average time for each Takumi’s task is around 20 minutes which is a generous time given today’s mass production standards.
The Lexus LC is available with
two powertrains
 – a V8 powered petrol, LC 500 is equipped with a 'world first' 10-speed automatic transmission and the full petrol-electric hybrid LC 500h which utilises Lexus' Multi-Stage Hybrid System.
The earliest Lexus LCs are scheduled to arrive in UK showrooms in August 2017.


Mitsubishi Demonstrates How Child Seat-Friendly Its Cars Are

When speaking of interior space, people often associate it with Honda. The prowess in creating the largest cabin within a tiny body is very well established, as seen in the City, Jazz, Accord, CR-V and HR-V. The company’s marketing is so good that we often brush other makes aside when it comes cargo hauling.
Mitsubishi Motors Australia, in collaboration with Mums Central recently challenged that myth by proving that its range of cars don’t fare too badly either when it comes to family hauling duties. To be honest, we were quite surprised ourselves.
The image above says it all. Three child seats in a row, in a compact Mitsubishi ASX. Mitsubishi adds that the ASX’s 1,410 mm second row shoulder room width is actually one of the widest in its class.
The child seats used are Infa Secure Kompressor II, Britax Safe n Sound Compaq, InfaSecure Vario Booster. The demonstration was repeated again with a rear facing InfaSecure Arlo Infant Carrier in place of the Secure Kompressor II.
Rear-facing child seats are necessary for infants below two years old. Ideally, they should be kept in a rear-facing seat until they outgrow the maximum allowable height/weight limit of the child seat before moving to a front-facing seat.
The Mitsubishi ASX comes with two ISOFIX anchor points in the rear. To learn more about ISOFIX, go
here
. Note that if all else are equal, an ISOFIX child-seat is not any safer than an equivalent non-ISOFIX model. ISOFIX is a plug-n-play point that makes the seat easier to remove and install, as the majority of child seat failures are caused by improper installation.
Most cars do not have ISOFIX mounts on the centre rear seat, so the Britax Safe n Sound Compaq shown in the picture is secured with belts and a top-tether anchor.
The next model used was even more surprising – Mitsubishi Triton! A child-seat in a pick-up truck?
Like the ASX, the Triton also comes with two ISOFIX points.
The two seats used are the Britax Safe n Sound Trufix and a rather large Britax Safe n Sound Unity Infant Carrier, which also doubles as a baby carrier.


Detroit 2016: Mercedes-Benz W213 E-Class Revealed

Don’t be mistaken that we have posted up an old picture of the C-Class. What you are seeing here is Mercedes-Benz’s all-new E-Class (codenamed W213), for real. Mercedes-Benz is expected to give the new E-Class its fitting debut at this week’s 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Though its looks isn’t a huge departure from Mercedes-Benz’s new “Sensual Purity” design language, the E-Class has been crammed full with numerous technical ‘firsts’ in the world. Technologies such as its Car-to-X communication and Active Lane Change Assist makes its first series production debut on the E-Class, whereas its multi-chamber air suspension represents a first in the segment.
Measuring in at 4,923mm, the new E-Class is 43mm longer than its predecessor, whereas its wheelbase has been extended by 65mm to 2,939mm, making it nearly identical in dimensions as a short-wheelbase 1980s W126 S-Class.
In base trim and the Exclusive Line, the E-Class would sport the traditional front radiator grille with the three-pointed star sitting atop it. As for the Avantgarde and AMG Line, the star has been integrated into the sports radiator grille.
Up in front the E-Class features a Multibeam LED headlight clusters, each of which packing 84 individually controlled high-performance LEDs that is able to precisely illuminate the road ahead without dazzling oncoming road users. The LED headlight cluster features no mechanical actuation and is said to have a world’s first purely electronically implemented active light function. Around the back the E-Class can be specified with a new optional taillight, which is able to reproduce a ‘stardust effect’ lighting thanks to the use of reflectors on a specially designed surface structure.
On the inside, the E-Class dashboard can be specified with an optional dual 12.3-inch high-resolution displays, similar to the setup that is found in the S-Class cabin. Additionally the E-Class’ virtual instrument dials can be switched between “Classic”, “Sport”, and “Progressive” themes.
Mercedes-Benz says the E-Class is the first car to feature touch-sensitive control buttons on the steering wheel, which respond to horizontal and vertical swiping movements, allowing drivers to operate the infotainment system without having to take their hands off the steering wheel. That being said the E-Class still retains the Comand knob controller on the centre console. The controller is similar to that used on the C-Class, with an integrated touchpad, handwriting recognition capabilities, and the Linguatronic voice recognition function.
In terms of cabin furnishings, the E-Class has been given lavish appointments with the availability of new interior trim such as open-pore wood trim, leather covered doors, and new material/colour combinations. Mercedes-Benz says that the E-Class is also the first in its segment to feature heated armrests in the doors and centre console – an addition with its Heat Comfort package. Its ambient lighting system on the other hand now offers 64 colour choices.
For now the E-Class is only available with two engine options, one petrol and one diesel, with the E200 and E220d. While the E200 would feature the already familiar 184hp/300Nm 2-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine used in the current facelifted W212 E-Class, the E220d uses a brand-new 2-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that produces 195hp and 400Nm of torque.
The new 4-cylinder diesel engine is said to be the first from Mercedes-Benz’s new engine family, which is shorter and more compact than its predecessor, with a cylinder head and crankcase that is made of aluminium.
Thanks to the fitment of a 9-speed automatic, acceleration and emission figures in the E200 has been improved from the current 7.9 seconds for its 0 to 100km/h time to 7.7 seconds, while emissions has dropped from 142g/km to 132g/km of CO2, and fuel consumption figures now stand at 5.9L/100km. For the E220d, its 0 to 100km/h sprint is done in 7.3 seconds, whereas Mercedes-Benz quotes a fuel consumption figure of 3.9L/100km and 102g/km of CO2 emissions.
Of course there will be more engine options added to the E-Class range after its market launch. These engine options include the E350e plug-in hybrid, which will boast a 30km all-electric driving range, and a drivetrain that has a total system output of 279hp and 600Nm of torque. The E350e boasts a 0 to 100km/h time of 6.2 seconds, with a quote fuel consumption figure of 2.1L/100km and just 49g/km of CO2 emissions.
That being said, the E350e isn’t the quickest option on the block, with that title going to the E350d, which packs a 3-litre turbocharged V6 that has 258hp and 620Nm on tap. The E350d is able to get from 0 to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds, and has a fuel consumption figure of 5.1L/100km with only 133g/km of CO2 emissions.
According to Mercedes-Benz, the E-Class will see further additions to its engine line-up with a 150hp four-cylinder diesel, a selection of four-cylinder petrol engines with power outputs ranging from 183 to 245hp, and a V6 petrol with 333hp on tap. All petrol engines are tuned to meet the stringent Euro 6 emission standards, whereas the new four-cylinder diesel engine is already configured to meet future RDE limits.
As standard the E-Class rides on steel suspension, though there are three different suspension systems available for the E-Class – a comfort suspension, Avantgarde suspension that offers a 15mm lowered ride, and a sporty suspension with adaptive damping adjustment and 15mm lower ride. Alternatively the E-Class can be specified with an all-round self-levelling multi-chamber air suspension system. Mercedes-Benz says that the new E-Class is the only car in its segment to offer this as an option.
Equipped with the Dynamic Select feature, drivers can adjust the air suspension with four modes, “Comfort”, “ECO”, “Sport”, and “Sport+”. With the air suspension option, drivers are also able to raise the ride height at a push of a button.
Just as the facelifted W212 E-Class had debut several new driver assistance features, the new W213 E-Class continues this trend with the introduction of several new optional driver assistance systems.
Among those optional driver assistance system includes the
“Drive Pilot”
, which is said to be Mercedes-Benz’s next step in the quest for autonomous driving. The Drive Pilot is comprised of several improved versions of Mercedes-Benz’s driver assistance technologies. Its Distronic radar-guided cruise control has been improved to follow cars ahead at speeds of up to 210km/h for the first time, and is able to start the car within 30 seconds of being stationary following a stop initiated by its Distronic system on motorways.
Its Steering Pilot steering assistance system on the other hand is able to steer the car through moderate bends, the system has been improved with a feature that is able to intervene based on the movement or position of surrounding vehicles and parallel structures, even if the lines on the road are unclear or non-existent at speeds of up to 130km/h. The Drive Pilot also debuts a new radar- and camera-based assistance system known as Active Lane-change Assistant, which will autonomously steer the vehicle into a lane selected by the driver when overtaking. The system is activated once the driver has indicated a turn for at least two seconds, and works its magic when the assistance system detects that the selected lane is unoccupied.
Lastly in combination with the Comand Online feature, the Drive Pilot system also features a Speed Limit Pilot that is able to autonomously adjust the vehicle’s speed in response to camera-detected speed limit signs or speed limit information that is logged into its navigation system.
While its predecessor did debut the
“Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function”
, Mercedes-Benz has further expanded its capabilities on this E-Class generation. Besides having higher speed thresholds, for the first time, the system is now able to detect hazardous situations at the tail end of traffic jams ahead, and initiate autonomous braking far sooner. According to Mercedes-Benz the system is able to completely avoid accidents at speeds of up to 100km/h, and substantially reduce the impact severity at speeds beyond that figure.
Paired with the Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, there is the
“Evasive Steering Assist”
, which would apply torque forces to the steering wheel, should it detect the driver pulling off an evasive manoeuvre. This feature is meant to help drivers pull off an evasive manoeuvre in a controlled manner, while aiding the driver in straightening up the vehicle.
Other improved driver assistance features includes the
“Active Lane Keeping Assist”
which can help stop the driver from unintentionally changing lane through the corrective application of brakes, and
“Active Blind Spot Assist”
that can now warn of collision risk at low speeds and correctively intervene at speeds above 30km/h.
Aside from driver assistance systems, the E-Class has a Remote Parking Pilot smartphone-app based functionality, which allows drivers to remotely move their cars in and out of parking spaces and garages. Mercedes-Benz claims that the E-Class is the world’s first full integrated Car-to-X enabled series production car, which allows the car to receive and exchange information with other vehicles on potential hazards down the road.
Mercedes-Benz’s Pre-Safe suite of collision preparation safety systems on the E-Class also now features lateral collision preparation with its Pre-Safe impulse side feature, and auditory preparation of an impact with its Pre-Safe Sound feature.
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Audi Malaysia Launches All-New 2019 A6, RM 589,900

Despite having a relatively small market share, Audi Malaysia has been committed to rejuvenating their aging product range. With the launch of the all-new A6, this rounds out their local line-up, from SUVs to sedans. The A6 is being offered here in a singular 3.0 TFSI quattro S Tronic variant, which goes for RM 589,900. The long name is easily decipherable: a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine pushing 340 hp and 500 Nm of torque, a seven-speed dual-clutch type automatic, and the ever important quattro all-wheel drive system.
Perhaps the only metric that has remained is the boot space, at 530 litres. Everything else in the car has been improved or outright evolved for this all-new product, even down to the engine which now features a mild-hybrid system that uses a belt-driven alternator starter motor in tandem with a lithium ion battery. Coasting can be done at speeds between 55 km/h and 160 km/h.
Beyond the mechanicals of the car - the all-new platform that's touted as being more comfortable and more dynamic - the main focus of this all-new A6 is the features. Audi Malaysia understands the Malaysian consumer is hungry for a healthy options list, and the heavily updated MMI touch response operating system offers intuitive operation and extensive personalisation for the onboard entertainment unit.
Standard for Malaysia is the MMI navigation plus, which means local buyers also get the Audi virtual cockpit with its 12.3-inch display, as well as self-learning functionality for navigation and some form of natural language control with the ability to process questions and commands. Haptic and acoustic feedback during operation of the onboard systems lets users know when they've selected an option; personalization for user profiles can vary with up to 400 parameters with storage for up to seven drivers.
Adaptive dampers come as standard, as do HD Matrix LED headlights, as well as dynamic indicators. Interior ambient lighting helps to set the interior ablaze with a variety of colours, with a choice of 30 different hues. Rear wheel steering helps the driver in both tight spots and at speed, an aid in both agility and stability in equal measures. A panoramic glass sunroof makes for an exceptionally airy cabin - a contrast to the aluminium and steel construction.
The all-new Audi A6 is fully imported from Germany. The real question is what the A6 will be pit against, for in this singular specification its only real rival would be the Mercedes-AMG E43 sedan, which is priced a fair bit more. Arguably, Audi Malaysia has found a niche with a relatively competitive product, and it will be interesting to see how buyers react to the return of the four rings.
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2012/14 Suzuki Swift 1.4 Recalled For Steering Issue

Owners of the all-new
Suzuki Swift
 1.4 model, take heed:
Suzuki
 Malaysia Automobile has announced a ‘Preventive Measure Campaign’ for vehicles manufactured between March 12, 2012 to October 30, 2014.
The defect is to do with the vehicle’s steering system, which is as far as the official distributor of Suzuki vehicles in Malaysia has shared with us at the moment.
All affected vehicles have been requested to have their vehicles inspected at an authorised service centre between now and January 30
th
, 2016. Suzuki Malaysia has mentioned that it will check and replace the “steering system” for free, if necessary – again, finer details of what entails “steering system” haven’t been made clear with Carlist.my as yet.
*Update: We've managed to get in touch with a representative from Suzuki Malaysia, who told us that the matter surrounds water potentially leaking into the steering system - to what extent and what potential danger, we're told that this is only a "minor" issue. Incidents were first reported on various Swift models of the kind in Thailand, and Suzuki Malaysia is taking pre-cautionary measures to prevent such instances happening locally.
Suzuki Malaysia has shared with us that up to 6,991 Suzuki Swift 1.4 units have been affected, of which there are 900 CBU units, and 6,091 CKD units. No previous injuries or accidents were mentioned or reported to the best of our knowledge.
Owners of the previous-gen Suzuki Swift 1.5 model need not worry. On the matter, this is what Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd’s Managing Director, Keiichi Suzuki, had to say:
“Reliability and durability have always been hallmarks of the Suzuki brand while the Swift is often associated with impressive driveability. The Suzuki Preventive Measure Campaign is one of Suzuki Malaysia Automobile’s many initiatives to ensure a safe, reliable and rewarding ownership experience for all Suzuki Swift owners in Malaysia.
“It is one of many programs we have planned with our customers in mind for 2015. Together with them, we aim to create a positive synergy that truly reflects the brand’s ‘Way of Life!’”
For more information, contact Suzuki Malaysia Automobile toll free number 1-300-88-6699 or visit
www.suzuki.net.my
 .


Singapore 2019: Subaru Previews Forester e-Boxer

At the ongoing 2019 Singapore Motorshow, Motor Image, the official distributor of Subaru vehicles in Singapore previewed the new Forester e-Boxer.
Based on the all-new fifth generation model, the e-Boxer variant of the Forester features a 2.0-litre FB20 naturally-aspirated flat-four petrol engine that outputs 145 PS and 188 Nm, supplemented by an electric motor that does 13.6 PS and 65 Nm. The sole transmission option is a Lineartronic CVT-type automatic.
Subaru engineers placed the lithium-ion battery pack in the luggage area of the Forester. As such, there will be a slight reduction in boot space, with the e-Boxer's variant measuring 509-litre, which is 11 litres less than a regular Forester. The Forester e-Boxer is not a plug-in hybrid, so the batteries are recharged either via the engine or regenerative braking.
Safety equipment include Subaru’s famed EyeSight advanced driver assistance system. In addition to that, this particular Japanese-market Forester e-Boxer features the new DriverFocus system that utilizes a camera which runs facial recognition to identify drivers and store their personal preferences, which can be set to save up to five people for seating position, mirror position, air-conditioning, and infotainment preferences.
The Forester e-Boxer won’t be arriving in Malaysia any time soon, but the regular non-hybrid variant is expected to be introduced within the second quarter of the year.


Nissan NV350 Urvan Receives Facelift, Priced From RM 125,000

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd. (ETCM), the sole distributor and assembler of Nissan vehicles in Malaysia announces the availability of the facelifted NV350 Urvan High-Roof 14-seater with a new front design.
Priced from RM 125,000, the new NV350 Urvan facelift biggest difference is the front grille. The latest ’V-motion’ front grille now dominates the face of the van, with new headlamps and a new bumper completing the new look. Inside, a new steering wheel adds a modern touch to the instrument panel.
Powering the NV350 Urvan is a 2.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine with outputs of 129 PS and 356 Nm, paired to a 5-speed manual transmission, and returns a respectable 8.7L/100 km on the NEDC test mode. This fuel economy enables the NV 350 to be certified as an Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV).
No further updates were made in this exterior facelift, as the vehicle has went through a host of
safety feature update
 that includes inclusion of a rear foglamp and electronic speed limiter.
Individual Private buyers of the new NV350 Urvan are entitled to a 5-year or 150,000 km mileage warranty coverage. Meanwhile, purchases under company commercial registration have warranty coverage of 3 years or 100,000 km mileage.
On another note, ETCM has once again kicked–off the Nissan UEFA Champions League Campaign for the fourth year running. The campaign will run throughout the month of March, offering customers savings of up to RM 12,000 for X-Trail, Serena and Almera models, plus a chance to win a Nissan Teana 2.5XV or Hitachi Premium appliances worth up to RM 600,000.


Toyota Prologue Concept is 2nd stab at C-HR formula

The upcoming Toyota C-HR will still be a rebel with extra sophistication and come with a face that you'll remember.

When the Toyota C-HR was first introduced in 2016, it was one of the first Toyota models to use the all-modern TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform.

Not only was it built on one of Toyota's most modern platforms, but the C-HR's design was completely unusual in a good way, which separated it from all other crossovers that was on the market at the time.

For the new generation C-HR model, Toyota is sticking with a similiar approach and we can tell it's going to be one funky crossover if the C-HR Prologue concept model is anything to go by.

At a glance, the C-HR Prologue brings a three-tone colour finish, followed by front fascia design elements inspired by the Crown and Prius models. The gold roof and lower diffuser does give the crossover a bit of pop, and we hope they will implement the colourway in the production car, not leaving it in the concept stages.

According to Toyota, the C-HR Prologue offers a shorter overhang, but it will not compromise the interior space. This suggests the new C-HR's wheelbase dimensions are slightly longer than the current model.

There's some neat little design features on the car, like embedded door handles and side cameras as wing mirros, but dissapointgly it may be replaced with traditional door handles and physical side mirrors for the production version.

Toyota have yet to disclose detailed information such as the powertrain and the launch date of this SUV, but they did say that the Toyota C-HR prologue will demonstrate Toyota’s commitment to carbon neutrality, bringing a more comprehensive range of electrification models.

The new Plug-in Toyota C-HR will come with European assembled batteries, in addition to the hybrid version, which will further strengthen Toyota’s multi-technology line-up.


Renault Updates The Koleos With New Engines, New Design Cues, New Tech

Renault has announced the updated version of the Koleos SUV, featuring new engines, enhanced looks and a host of technology upgrades.
Building on the success of the original model which was launched in 2017 and recorded more than 100,000 sales globally, the new Koleos promises to deliver even greater performance, fuel efficiency, improved comfort, as well as refinement and premium appeal.
At the heart of the changes are the addition of two new diesel engines, which offer more performance and lower emissions than the unit they replace.
One is the new 1.8-litre Blue dCi 150 engine (front-wheel drive only) which makes 150 PS and 340 Nm, while the other is the larger 2.0-litre Blue dCi 190 engine which produces 190 PS and 380 Nm of maximum torque.
Paired to these engines is the X-Tronic CVT which is standard across the range. While the 1.8 models are front-wheel driven, the variants powered by t the 2.0-litre engine come with Renault’s intelligent All Mode 4×4-i system.
Elsewhere, subtle styling changes on the Koleos’ exterior include the Pure Vision LED headlamps which are now standard across the range, a more prominent grille, new chrome trim, as well as larger skid plates.
Enhancements to the rear of the Koleos mirror those at the front, with a bigger skid plate, extra chrome trim, and a bigger high-level brake light that complements the 3D effect Edge Light tail lamps.
Last but not least, there are new two-tone alloy wheels, and a new ‘Vintage Red’ metallic which joins the exterior colour palette.
Inside, the Koleos comes with improved soft touch materials, revised satin trim inserts, as well as more comfortable two-stage reclining rear seats.
The R-Link 2 touch screen infotainment system has also been improved with the addition of a full screen function which now supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The new features apply to variants with both 7.0-inch and 8.7-inch screens.
As far as safety is concerned, new features include pedestrian detection function for the Active Emergency Braking System (AEBS), which follows the addition of standard adaptive cruise control late last year.
Other standard features across the range include LED headlamps, adaptive cruise control, dual zone climate control, keyless entry, ambient interior lighting, hands-free parking, and also a reversing camera.
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Perbezaan Iriz Facelift 2021 Mengikut Varian – Standard, Executive Dan Active

Pada 5 Ogos lalu, Proton telah melancarkan
Proton Iriz facelift 2021
 yang merangkumi 3 varian – 1.3L Standard, 1.6L Executive dan 1.6L Active. Apa bezanya?

Perbezaan Proton Iriz 2021 Mengikut Varian

Berikutan pelancaran Iriz baharu tersebut, Proton akhirnya melancarkan
Iriz Active
 atau versi produksi sebenar model konsep yang pernah didedahkan oleh mereka pada tahun
2014
 lalu sebagai varian seakan
crossover/SUV
.

Dengan pengenalan varian baharu Iriz Active yang sedikit berlainan daripada varian Iriz 2021 yang lain, ada yang tertanya-tanya tentang varian mana yang paling sesuai untuk mereka. Nak beli kereta mesti kena buat kajian dahulu kan?

Sekiranya anda sedang berkira-kira untuk membeli Proton Iriz facelift 2021, eloklah anda teliti dahulu segala spesifikasi yang ditawarkan mengikut varian. Artikel ini ditulis bagi membantu anda membuat perbezaan dengan mudah sebelum membeli kereta ini.

1.3L Standard CVT (Spesifikasi Asas):

Enjin 1.3L VVT

Transmisi CVT

4 Beg Udara Keselamatan SRS

Lampu
Halogen

Rim aloi 15 inci

Tempat duduk fabrik

Perehat tangan dengan kotak konsol

Mod ECO

Penapis udara kabin N95

Audio standard

6 port USB

1.6L Executive CVT (Peningkatan Spesifikasi):

Enjin 1.6L VVT

6 Beg Udara Keselamatan SRS

Lampu
Daytime Running Lamps
 LED

Rim aloi 16 inci

Spoiler
 belakang

Butang
Push Start

Tempat duduk balutan kulit

Paparan skrin
infotainment
 terapung 8 inci

Kamera undur

1.6 Active CVT (Peningkatan Spesifikasi):

Lampu utama
LED

Pelindung plastik di bawah sisi badan dan fender

Bumbung berwarna hitam bersama rel bumbung

Tempat duduk separuh kulit

Reka bentuk dalaman dengan sulaman ACTIVE

Arahan Suara (
Hi Proton!
)

Navigasi dalam talian

Pedal minyak dan brek yang
sporty

Enjin dan Prestasi

Varian

1.3L Standard CVT

1.6L Executive CVT

1.6L Active CVT

Jenis Enjin

4 silinder
in-line, 16 Valve
DOHC
,
VVT

4 silinder
in-line, 16 Valve
DOHC
,
VVT

4 silinder
in-line, 16 Valve
DOHC
,
VVT

Kapasiti (cc)

1,332

1,597

1,597

Output (PS)

95

109

109

Tork (Nm)

120

150

150

Transmisi

CVT

CVT

CVT

kapasiti bahan api (Liter)

40

40

40

Dimensi

Varian

1.3L Standard CVT

1.6L Executive CVT

1.6L Active CVT

Panjang x lebar x tinggi (mm)

3,945 x 1,722 x 1,554

3,945 x 1,722 x 1,564

3,965 x 1,740 x 1,574

Jarak antara roda (mm)

2,555

2,555

2,555

Berat (kg)

1,165

1,178

1,185

Exterior

Varian

1.3L Standard CVT

1.6L Executive CVT

1.6L Active CVT

Lampu utama

Halogen

Halogen

LED

DRL

-

LED

LED

Lampu Automatik

-

✓

✓

Lampu Follow-Me-Home

-

✓

✓

Kemasan Rim

Satu tona

Satu tona

Dwi tona

Cermin sisi

Elektrik dengan Manual Fold

Elektrik dengan Auto Fold

Elektrik dengan Auto Fold

Bumbung hitam dan rel bumbung

-

-

✓

Spoiler
belakang

-

Warna badan

Warna hitam

Wiper belakang

✓

✓

✓

Remote Trunk Release

-

✓

✓

Pelindung plastik badan

-

-

✓

Interior

Varian

1.3L Standard CVT

1.6L Executive CVT

1.6L Active CVT

Material stereng

Urethane

Urethane

Leatherette

Butang di stereng

-

-

✓

Paparan multi-info

LCD

TFT

TFT

Mod ECO

✓

✓

✓

Butang
Push Start

-

✓

✓

Power window

✓

✓

✓

Anti-trap di tingkat pemandu

-

✓

✓

Material tempat duduk

Fabrik

Kulit

Separa kulit dengan fabrik

Perehat tangan dengan kotak konsol

✓

✓

✓

Penapis kabin N95

Manual dengan paparan digital

Manual dengan paparan digital

Manual dengan paparan digital

Pedal sport

-

-

✓

Tali pinggang keselamatan

Biasa

Biasa

Warna Merah

Sistem Infotainment

Varian

1.3L Standard CVT

1.6L Executive CVT

1.6L Active CVT

Unit Infotainment

Standard audio

Skrin sentuh 8 inci

Skrin sentuh 8 inci

Arahan suara

-

-

✓

Navigasi dalam talian

-

-

✓

Penstriman lagu

-

-

✓

Ramalan cuaca

-

-

✓

Sambungan telefon pintar

-

✓

✓

Bluetooth

✓

✓

✓

4G dan WI-FI

-

-

✓

Jumlah speaker

2

4

4

Port USB Data (x1) & Charging (x5)

✓

✓

✓

Ciri Keselamatan

Varian

1.3L Standard CVT

1.6L Executive CVT

1.6L Active CVT

Beg udara SRS

4

6

6

Anti-lock Braking System
 (ABS)

✓

✓

✓

Electronic Brake Distribution
 (EBD)

✓

✓

✓

Brake Assist
 (BA)

✓

✓

✓

Electronic Stability Control
 (ESC)

✓

✓

✓

Traction Control System
 (TCS)

✓

✓

✓

Hill Hold Assist
(HHA)

✓

✓

✓

Kamera undur

-

✓

✓

Sensor parking hadapan

-

2

2

Sensor parking belakang

2

2

2

Warna

Harga

Proton Iriz 1.3L Standard CVT: RM40,800

Proton Iriz 1.6L Executive CVT: RM47,800

Proton Iriz 1.6L Active CVT: RM54,800

Dengan setiap pembelian Proton Iriz 2021, anda akan menerima 5 tahun
waranti
atau 150,000km (mana-mana yang tiba dahulu). Anda turut akan diberikan tenaga kerja secara percuma untuk 3 kali pertama anda mengunjungi pusat servis. Sementara itu, hanya Iriz Active yang menerima pakej data 1GB sebulan untuk tempoh 5 tahun.

Diharapkan artikel ini dapat membantu anda membuat pilihan yang tepat mengenai varian Iriz 2021 mana satu yang sesuai dengan anda. Selamat memilih!

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Geneva 2018: McLaren Senna GTR Confirmed For Production – Limited To 75 Units

McLaren Automotive took the wraps off the track-only version of the new McLaren Senna, called the McLaren Senna GTR.
Unveiling the concept today at the Geneva International Motor Show, McLaren’s CEO Mike Flewitt confirmed that up to 75 examples of the most extreme McLaren car ever, will be hand-assembled in Woking, England next year.
Exact technical details of the McLaren Senna GTR is yet to be disclosed, but what we do know is that it is based around the same carbon fibre Monocage III structure as the McLaren Senna.
Thanks to the lightweight structure, the Senna GTR will be similar in weight to the 1,198kg lightest dry total of the road-legal McLaren Senna.
Powering the Senna GTR is the same 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine found in the road car, but McLaren said that the mill has been tweaked to produce at least 825 PS, which is 25 PS more the road car, making it significantly faster than the standard model in a straight line.
According to the British carmaker, the additional benefit of a race-style transmission, revised double wishbone suspension, and Pirelli slick tyres – together with up to 1,000kg of downforce – will ensure that the McLaren Senna GTR will post the quickest McLaren circuit lap times outside Formula 1.
The car will have a wider track and new fenders front and rear, and also a new wheel design developed specifically for circuit use.
The front splitter of the McLaren GTR Concept is larger than the road-car component and contributes to improved front aerodynamic performance, as does the rear diffuser which is both larger and extends further back.
The rear deck on the other hand, is the lowest of any McLaren and aids aerodynamic performance and cooling, as well as helping to optimise the performance of the active rear wing.
Unlike the road-legal McLaren Senna, the McLaren Senna GTR will feature a polycarbonate ‘ticket’ window.

“The McLaren Senna was designed from the outset with the full spectrum of road and track requirements in mind, so developing a GTR version is within the scope of the original project,” explained McLaren Automotive Design Engineering Director, Dan Parry-Williams.
“This concept is not the finished article, but it does give a clear indication of our thinking for the car, which promises to be the most extreme and exciting McLaren to drive for many years, if not ever.”
The Senna aside, McLaren said that it is also increasing its focus on providing customers around the world with track-based driving experiences across its full range of cars.
To support this and other motorsport activities, a network of McLaren retailers specialising in selling and fettling McLaren’s motorsport models has been established; initially 10 in number, serving Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.


New Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro S Line spotted in Ingolstadt. Coming to Malaysia very soon.

In case you didn’t know, the
fifth-generation Audi A4 (B9)
 is going to be launched officially in Malaysia very soon and the model which you are looking at now, the 2.0 TFSI quattro S Line which we spotted at Audi's headquarters in Ingolstadt recently, is one of the variants that will be offered here.
As you can see, the S Line variant features Audi’s matrix LED headlights as well as LED tail lamps. Plus, the car is fitted with 19-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, the fully kitted S Line version comes with a 12.3-inch virtual cockpit, an 8.3-inch screen on the dashboard, Audi’s MMI system, WiFi hotspot capabilities, Bang & Olufsen audio system, and also wireless charging facilities.
While Audi announced that the new A4 would be offered with a choice of three petrol engines and four diesel engines, powering the S Tronic variant here is a turbocharged 2.0-litre TFSI engine which is capable of kicking out 251PS and 370Nm of peak torque, enabling the car to sprint from standstill to 100km/h in 5.8 seconds and achieve an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h.
Audi Malaysia has not disclosed when the exact launch will take place, but it did give hints that it could be within the next few months.
Meanwhile, you can feast your eyes at the gallery below, read our initial impressions on the new A4 from Italy
here
, or have a look at the full technical details
here
.
Looking for an Audi A4? Find one here at
Carlist.my


All-New Toyota Camry Scores 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating, Perodua’s Aruz Too

The New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) today announced the results for the all-new Toyota Camry.
Having achieved 5-Star rating with an overall score of 91.47 points, the Thailand-made Camry obtained 49.04 points over 50.00 for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 22.68 points over 25.00 for Child Occupant Protection (COP) and 19.75 points over 25.00 for Safety Assist Technologies (SATs) category.
The Toyota C-HR still tops the records as the highest scorer in the AOP category with 49.72 points, with the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid remains the vehicle with the
highest overall score of 91.98
 points.
While the Toyota Camry is fully-equipped with the latest Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) termed
Toyota Safety Sense
, the scores in the SATs category given by ASEAN NCAP did not even breach 20 points, a figure that is even lower than the Toyota Rush-Perodua Aruz twins.
The reason for this contradicting end-score is due to the items that
ASEAN NCAP awards high points on
. Both the Toyota Rush and Perodua Aruz have seat belt reminders for all seven seats, scoring a full six points.
The new Toyota Camry meanwhile does not have rear seatbelt reminders, thus only scoring half of the allocated six points.
ASEAN NCAP also released results on the
new Perodua
Aruz
, the new compact 7-seater SUV which is heavily based on the Toyota Rush. In a statement by ASEAN NCAP, “Based on the documentation provided by Perodua, ASEAN NCAP has extended the
Toyota Rush
 rating to the Perodua Aruz.”
As such, the Perodua Aruz also achieves a 5-star rating with a combined score of 86.49 points.
The inclusion of the Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) 2.0, a Malaysia-specific feature, helped pushed the Safety Assist Technology score to 22.22 points versus the Indonesia-made Rush with only 19.44 points.
However, for reasons not elaborated, the Perodua Aruz’s second-row seat caused some fitment issues with a Combi Malgot child seat, resulting in a failed assessment.
There was no issue with the installation of this child seat in the Toyota Rush, which allowed the Rush to register a slightly higher score in the COP rating.
You can download individual reports from the ASEAN NCAP
website here
 for a detailed breakdown on assessment of occupant protection, child seat installations, and other information.


Hyundai unveils the 2nd-Gen KONA - EV variant with class-leading range challenges the Ioniq 5

Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the all-new 2nd-Gen KONA, with the EV variant stealing most of the limelight.

Although there are a few powertrain options for the
 new KONA
( EV, hybrid, ICE), Hyundai developed the new B-segment crossover as an EV first vehicle, in line with the company's March 2022 accelerated electrification strategy announcement that will bring 11 new Hyundai EVs to market by 2030.

"At Hyundai, we don't see the EV revolution as just the latest trend. We believe it is a pivot point for not only the industry but also for society. Through the implementation of eco-friendly mobility solutions like our EVs, we hope to speed the transition to clean mobility and make progress for humanity", said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor Company.

According to Hyundai, the KONA Electric delivers class-leading electric driving range of 490 km (WLTP). It also comes with EV-specific design elements, including frunk storage, active air flaps, interior and exterior Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) outlets, Head-up Display (HUD), one pedal driving mode, Smart Regenerative System and an electronic-Active Sound Design.

There are two variants offered for the KONA EV, the long-range and standard range. The standard range is equipped with a 48.4 kWh battery with 114.6 kW of power and 255Nm of torque, while the long-range utilises a 65.4 kWh battery which gives the car 160 kW of power but has similar torque figures with the standard range.

Both however support 400 V charging, and the time it takes to juice them up from 10% to 80% only requires 41 minutes using a fast charger.

Through the dimensions given by Hyundai, the 2nd Gen KONA seems larger than the outgoing model, probably because it's an EV first vehicle that needs the space for a large battery.

On the EV variant, a Pixelated Seamless Horizon Lamp and Pixel graphics add a unique flourish. Vivid exterior colors further emphasize KONA’s iconic design, taking inspiration from the diverse lifestyles of the model’s broad spectrum of customers.


Nissan Tsuru B13 To Be Discontinued In Mexico By May 2017

Fondly known to many of us as Genting taxis, the B13 was the
Nissan Sentra
 of the mid-1990s that has been discontinued for over two decades now, except in Mexico where it is still produced and sold today as the Nissan Tsuru.
The passing of time has made much of the B13’s engineering out of date, and it is notably behind the times with regards to safety, having been rated zero stars three years ago by Latin NCAP. It does not even have ABS or airbags.
Nissan has, however, finally called time on the Tsuru and announced that the production of the vehicle in Mexico will cease next May.
“This is a long overdue decision to cease production of a car that is fundamentally unsafe. Three years ago our partner Latin NCAP crash tested the car and revealed its Zero Star rating. It has taken Nissan too long to recognise that selling sub-standard cars is unacceptable. At last they have responded to the demands of Latin NCAP and Mexican consumers to withdraw the Tsuru from the market,” said David Ward, Secretary General of Global NCAP.
To illustrate just how unsafe a vehicle the Tsuru is compared to a modern vehicle, the people behind the Global and Latin NCAP organizations have organized a Car to Car test to crash the Tsuru against the 2016 Nissan Versa B17, the latter better known to us as the
Nissan Almera
.
Both vehicles involved in the test are manufactured in Mexico. In the test, they were propelled head-on against each other on 50% overlap at a combined closing speed of 130km/h – meaning, the two cars were probably doing 75 km/h each.
The aftermath of the crash clearly show the Tsuru’s lack of crashworthiness. Whilst the Versa’s passenger cell remained relatively intact, the Tsuru’s was badly deformed. Results of the post-crash analysis found that, ‘a driver in the Tsuru would have had high probability of suffering life-threatening injuries, it is likely that the crash would have been fatal, there were no airbags, and the main structures all failed, fatally compromising the survival space.’
Alejandro Furas, Latin NCAP Secretary General said, “In April this year we published a report showing that the Nissan Tsuru had been involved in more than 4,000 deaths on Mexico’s roads between 2007 and 2012. Even though we welcome Nissan’s announcement, why should at least 15,000 more units of this potentially life threatening model be sold between now and May? Why has it taken Nissan three years since we first crash tested and gave the Tsuru a Zero Star rating to take this unsafe car out of production?”
An official recording of the Car To Car crash test is embedded below. Fast forward to the 6:00 mark.


Tambah Baik Sistem Ramalan Cuaca Supaya Terowong SMART Lebih Efektif – Pakar

Untuk mengatasi masalah
banjir
 yang semakin kerap berlaku di Kuala Lumpur, kerajaan digesa segera melaksanakan penambahbaikan sistem saliran secara besar besaran di ibu negara dan kawasan sekitarnya.

Ketika ini, kapasiti sistem saliran yang sedia ada tidak lagi dapat menampung jumlah taburan hujan yang sedang melanda negara. Ini dilihat sebagai antara punca utama insiden banjir kilat di Kuala Lumpur minggu lalu yang menenggelamkan ribuan kenderaan.

Hal banjir yang kerap berlaku di KL membuatkan sesetengah pihak mempersoalkan kredibiliti Terowong SMART dalam
mengendalikan banjir
 di ibu kota. Walau bagaimanapun, pakar kejuruteraan sumber air di University of Stuttgart, Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar berkata kapasiti sedia ada di Terowong SMART mampu untuk mengatasi isu banjir di ibu negara.

Walau bagaimanapun, beliau menggesa kerajaan menambah baik sistem ramalan hujan dan banjir bagi membolehkan
Terowong SMART
 bertindak lebih pantas. Menurutnya, sistem ramalan cuaca dan banjir yang kurang tepat menyebabkan air sungai tidak dialirkan lebih pantas ke dalam terowong itu.

"Kita perlu perbaiki sistem ramalan hujan dan banjir, serta menambah baik indikator untuk membolehkan Terowong SMART diaktif lebih awal. Pada saya, operasi terowong ini masih dikira lewat ketika banjir minggu lalu,” tambahnya.

Baginya, Terowong SMART sedia ada masih lagi terbaik untuk digunakan bagi mengatasi banjir. Seperti di Jepun, mereka juga ada terowong banjir bawah tanah yang besar namun banjir masih boleh berlaku kerana ramalan hujan dan banjir yang tidak tepat.

Selain itu, beliau berkata ramalan cuaca tidak boleh bergantung sepenuhnya pada bacaan komputer sahaja. Apabila ramalan cuaca mendapati hujan lebat bakal berlaku, bacaan aras air perlu juga dibuat secara fizikal kerana sistem sedia ada masih belum cukup baik.

"Bacaan ini perlu dibuat oleh mereka yang pakar, sekali gus boleh memberi amaran lebih pantas berbanding sistem komputer untuk mengaktifkan Terowong SMART secara lebih awal," jelasnya.

Terdahulu, Felo Kanan Pusat Kelestarian Alam Sekitar dan Sekuriti Air Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Prof Dr Zulkifli Yusop berkata sebahagian
Kuala Lumpur
 berisiko tenggelam jika menerima taburan hujan lebih 155 milimeter (mm) dalam tempoh tiga jam.

Oleh itu, Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Perumahan dan Kesejahteraan Bandar Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM), Datuk Zulkhairi Md Zain telah menyarankan DBKL menggunakan tasik rekreasi di sekitar ibu negara untuk menampung lebihan air sungai ketika hujan lebat, sekali gus mengurangkan risiko banjir di Kuala Lumpur.

Tasik-tasik di bawah jagaan DBKL merangkumi Tasik Titiwangsa, Tasik Permaisuri dan Tasik Perdana yang ketika ini berfungsi sebagai kawasan rekreasi. Namun Zulkhairi berkata kerajaan perlu fikirkan kaedah untuk menambah fungsi tasik tersebut untuk menampung lebih air dari sungai di KL ketika hujan.

Tambahnya, kerajaan boleh wujudkan kawasan
dry lake
 atau tasik kering seperti kawasan padang rumput yang luas dan boleh digunakan untuk rekreasi, tetapi apabila hujan, air boleh berkumpul memenuhi kawasan tersebut sebelum masuk ke longkang dan sungai.

Sementara itu, pakar perancangan bandar Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Prof Datuk Dr Mizan Hitam, pula berpendapat selain memperluaskan kolam takungan dan sistem saliran sedia ada, Kuala Lumpur memerlukan lebih banyak kolam takungan di dalam bandar.

*Kredit foto: Berita Harian

Menurutnya, perancangan pembangunan di ibu negara perlu dikawal dengan lebih ketat bagi mengelakkan pembangunan di lokasi yang tepu bina dan kawasan tadahan air. Tambahnya, DBKL perlu mengkaji semula saiz saliran dan kolam takungan supaya ia mampu menampung taburan hujan ketika ini selain mengharamkan pembangunan di kawasan tadahan air.


PDRM urging the public to stop using Waze to share roadblock locations

Kuala Lumpur Police are urging the public not to share their location on Waze as it helps offenders get away with breaking the law.

Road users who want to evade police roadblocks tend to use the navigation app Waze to find out where they are set up, as the app can notify the presence of police officers or roadblocks on its map.

This is exactly the reason why the Kuala Lumpur Police are urging road users to stop sharing their locations, as it can
interfere with enforcement against drivers who are breaking the law
.

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief, Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim said, although there is a view that the partnership makes drivers more careful, it becomes an 'obstacle' in taking action against drivers who are breaking the law.

"People think that by displaying the presence of the police, drivers will be more inclined to drive carefully and always comply with the established rules."

"Although it is seen as beneficial to drivers, at the same time, it hinders enforcement against drivers who are breaking the law, especially those who drive under the influence of alcohol and other traffic offences," he said.

He also said that it has gone viral that we are requesting road users to cooperate and not to share our location about the SJR (sekatan jalan raya) held or the presence of the police in the application.

According to him, the advice has caused various reactions in the community.

He said that they are requesting this for the safety of other road users, as they should be aware of the dangers they face due to the negligence of drivers who drive drunk, break traffic lights, drive against the flow and others.


Audi Makes e-tron Vision Gran Turismo A Reality For Formula E

There are many automotive manufacturers that develop a close relationship with Polyphony Digital - the creators of Gran Turismo - and in many cases, they're willing to contribute special designs and models in conjunction with game releases or special edition content. Audi is no different, and they threw their own Vision Gran Turismo concept into the ring with the e-tron Vision Gran Turismo - an all-electric race car.
Now, most of these Vision Gran Turismo cars will eventually make it into a physical concept car form, but will almost never see the tarmac of a real world road. In the case of the e-tron Vision Gran Turismo, Audi has decided to go so far as to turn the concept into a real life race car. In just 11 months, employees at Audi's pre-production centre constructed a proper all-electric vehicle based on that very in-game concept.
The colour scheme will be familiar to those of you who know of Audi's domination during the IMSA GTO American race series of the late 1980s. The Audi 90 quattro race car dominated the track back then with its cutting edge technology - a 5-cylinder turbocharged engine and a ruthlessly effective all-wheel drive system - and it's only fitting that the iconic colour scheme transfers to a race-car that will probably be the future of racing.
What's exciting is that this e-tron Vision Gran Turismo race car comes with components that will be used in Audi's e-tron production car. The racecar weighs a hefty 1,450 kilograms, but has a whopping 815 hp delivered via two electric motors at the rear and one electric motor at the front, and can accelerate to 100 km/h in under 2.5 seconds. Granted, the car in reality likely won't be run at full-bore all the time, but it will be interesting to see how close Audi comes with their real-life model.
The Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo will be running taxi rides during Formula E, having started with the race in Rome earlier this month. The race car of the future is perfect for the street circuits of the most bustling cities in the world as the Formula E circus makes its way around the world.


7-Seater Mercedes-Benz EQB EV Gets Malaysian Unveil - Est RM330,000 - Coming In Q4 2022

If you're looking for a luxury seven-seater EV, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has got your back with the
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic
.

Unveiled together with the new
EQS
 and
EQC
 model, the EQB offers more space and seating as compared to the brand's other EV models. Plus, it has quite a storage capacity to boot.
*badum tss*

EQB that looks like the GLB

At first glance, the new EQB looks like the GLB, which is not surprising since it can be considered the EV version for it. Apart from the signature fully-covered front EQ grille, the new EQB also comes with a set of 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, polished aluminium roof rails, LED headlamps, surround lighting, and more.

Spacious interior for seven - 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB

Sharing the same long wheelbase as the GLB at 2,829mm, the EQB offers great interior space, even for adults. The second and third-row seats can accommodate adults of up to 165cm comfortably, and even better for kids.

Just like the GLB, the new EQB also has four ISOFIX points mounted within the second and third-row seats for greater safety as well as seating versatility. Fold those down and it offers a maximum cargo space of
1,710 litres
.

Comfort can also be found via its seats wrapped with Artico man-made leather, multi-function sports steering wheel wrapped in Nappa leather, automatic climate control, ambient lighting, Easy-Pack tailgate, and more.

520Nm of pure electric muscle

The EQB 350 4Matic electric powertrain produces 215kW or
292hp
 with
520Nm
 of torque from dual-electric motors. This translates to a 0-100km/h run in just 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 160km/h.

With its 66.5kWh battery fully charged and ready to go, the EQB can cover a distance of between
388km-423km
 (WLTP). Just like the EQC, the EQB supports up to 11kW of AC charging, but it'll only take up to 100kW of DC fast charging.

If you're connected to an 11kW AC charger, 10%-100% can be done in 6 hours 15 minutes. A 100kW DC charger quickens things up significantly from 10%-80% in just 32 minutes.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has only given the estimated price for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic at RM330,000 (inclusive of the 10% sales tax). The actual selling price will be unveiled in due time closer to its official launch in Q4 of 2022.


Audi's lunar quattro Goes to the Silver Screen and Space

Does anyone remember that one time Audi designed a lunar rover? Yes, that's right- the lunar quattro (it's gotta be all lower case), is returning to the limelight because this time it has two separate but equally interesting roles to play. The first is a little more believable: the lunar quattro will feature in the upcoming Alien: Covenant movie and be an integral piece of equipment for the plotline. But beyond this, Audi is also planning to send an actual lunar rover to the actual moon. Fancy that.
In the Alien movie, the lunar quattro is as useful as you would expect when exploring a hostile environment. It also gives a chance for Audi to show off the features of their little lunar rover in a mass-market, entertainment context.
Moon exploration is a pretty old and long-gone topic, but it's always possible for us to set our sights further and look at exploring other planets in other solar systems- much as the crew of the Covenant do.
But in the real world. Audi has been working hard at turning that concept into a reality. Since its first release in 2015, the lunar quattro has been refined and improved to the point where it weighs just 30 kilograms- which is some truly space grade stuff.
It is also 85% aluminium, as you would expect from a product out of Ingolstadt. Ever ready to promote their high end tech, the lunar quattro comes equipped with... intelligent quattro drive technology, and a powerful yet efficient e-tron motor. Excessive marketing? Perhaps, but it's still a cool little thing.


Malaysian Honed Dunlop Formula D05 and SP Sport J5 Makes Debut

Continental Tyre PJ Malaysia officially launched the Dunlop Formula D05 performance tyre and Dunlop SP Sport J5 passenger car tyre today. According to Continental, who holds the rights for the Dunlop brand in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, both tyres were the result of local research and development, and designed specifically for Malaysian road conditions in mind.
In developing both Formula D05 and SP Sport J5, Continental focused their attention on enhancing the tyre’s wet performance over its predecessors, the Formula D01 and SP Sport J03 respectively. To improve water dispersal, the Formula D05 sports a wiper block design, which not only boasts an increased road contact area, but has an “Edge-Effect” that acts like a wiper that reduces the water-film between tyre and road surface, ensuring excellent braking performance in wet conditions. No performance tyre is complete without improvements to cornering performance, and for that the Formula D05 uses a double ‘solid rib’ in its outer shoulder to resist tread pattern deformation from strong lateral forces. To ensure a wider range of operating temperatures as compared to its predecessor, the Formula D05 is built with an advanced Silica Compound Technology. Outright performance aside, Dunlop’s product developers also managed to integrate a noise stopping bar in the thread pattern to reduce noise being generated from the tyre.
As for the SP Sport J05, the tyre’s side grooves come with a new edge tie-bar design that draws away the water channelled through its large longitudinal grooves and disperses it at high velocities to give the best road surface grip. To further enhance wet weather performance, the SP Sport J05’s compound comes with a new generation of full silica compound that delivers better wet grip and improved rolling resistance. Being designed for compact to small size family cars, the SP Sport J05 comes with specially designed grooves to reduce noise generation and vibrations, to reduce NVH (Noise Vibration and Harshness) levels, delivering a smoother and quieter ride.
Both tyres feature a Dry and Wet season indicator, in the form of a sun and a rain cloud groove that is etched onto the tyre surface. First for a tyre in Malaysia, the season indicator is designed to help users gauge when to change the tyres. According to Continental R&D’s estimates, at 6mm thread depth the rain cloud indicator would wear away, indicating poor wet weather capabilities, whereas at 3mm thread depth the sun indicator would disappear to warn users that the tyre’s dry weather grip has been compromised.
According to Continental, the Formula D05 and SP Sport J05 is exclusive to Malaysia and developed to handle Malaysia’s wet weather and climate. Though designed in Petaling Jaya, the capabilities of both tyres were tested in Germany. Benoit Henry, CEO of Continental Tyre Malaysia further reiterated that both tyres were developed solely for the replacement tyre market and unlike OEM tyres, which are developed to meet car manufacturer requirements, the Formula D05 and SP Sport J05 uses input from dealers and end-users, thus in effect, making both tyres tailor-suited for Malaysian conditions.
The Formula D05 is available in 28 sizes ranging from 15-inch to 18-inch wheels, and targeted at performance cars and large passenger vehicles. The SP Sport J5 on the other hand comes in 17 sizes ranging from 12-inch to 15-inch wheels, and aimed at compact cars.


Renault Teases 2018 Megane RS In Cool CGI Video

Renault has once again
teased
 the coming of the all-new Megane RS hot-hatch with a cool CGI type video, well, not so much teased as have it whizz by at high speed.
This time, the teaser shows us the special edition models of the ‘Megane II’ and ‘Megane III’ generations – which are awoken from slumber, to chase the new car around a dystopian looking cityscape.
We have also previously caught a glimpse of the new
Megane’s rear end
, sporting a vibrant colour scheme and aggressive-looking rear diffuser.
Renault
plans to unveil
 the all-new 2018 Megane RS at the upcoming Monaco Formula One Grand Prix which takes place this weekend. To mark Renault's 40th anniversary in Formula One, the new Megane RS will feature a yellow and black livery and will be piloted by Nico Hulkenberg.


BMW Malaysia Announces New Prices With Zero Percent Rated GST

BMW Malaysia has released an updated price list of their vehicles that apply the GST rate of zero percent (with effect from 1st June 2018) until further notice from the Ministry of Finance Malaysia.
Mr. Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director and CEO of BMW Group Malaysia said, “While we await further announcements and confirmation from the Ministry of Finance Malaysia, we look forward to continue serving our customers seamlessly. Rest assured, BMW Group Malaysia continues to offer the complete Premium Ownership experience.”
The BMW Group Malaysia Premium Ownership experience include:
BMW 5-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service Program
BMW 2-Year / 24 Month Tyre Warranty Programme for its Run Flat Tyre offering and services
BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline
The BMW Group Loyalty+ Mobile App – BMW White Card and BMW Excellence Club membership programme
BMW Service Online


Bagi Pemandu Wanita, Amalkan Tips Keselamatan Ini!

Apakah
tips keselamatan
 yang boleh dipraktikkan oleh pemandu wanita?

Hey ladies
, bilakah kali terakhir anda toleh ke kiri dan kanan sebelum masuk dalam kereta? Adakah kunci kereta sudah berada dalam genggaman, atau kena cari dulu dalam beg tangan?

Perkara ini tampak remeh tapi sifat kurang bersedia ini juga boleh mendatangkan bahaya kepada anda, andai ada penyamun sedang memerhati tingkah laku anda.

Di sini kami kongsikan tips keselamatan bagi
pemandu wanita
 yang boleh menyelamatkan anda daripada ditimpa musibah.

1. Sentiasa peka dengan keadaan sekeliling

Jadikan kebiasaan untuk sentiasa berwaspada dengan keadaan sekeliling kereta anda apabila anda sedang menuju ke arah kereta. Jika ada orang yang nampak mencurigakan berhampiran kereta anda, jangan hampiri kereta dan minta bantuan sesiapa (rakan sekerja atau pak
guard
) untuk teman anda ke kereta.

Jika kereta anda dalam keadaan mencurigakan seperti terdapat kesan calar atau
tayar pancit
, jangan hampiri kereta secara berseorangan yer. Minta bantuan!

2. Bersedia dengan kunci kereta dalam tangan

Sentiasa bersedia untuk membuka pintu kereta dan masuk ke dalam kereta dengan segera. Jika dah sampai di kereta dan baru nak cari kunci dalam beg tangan, ini boleh memberi ruang kepada penyamun untuk mengapa-apakan anda.

Jika kereta anda menggunakan sistem
keyless
, lebih baik jika kunci
keyless
 sudah berada dalam tangan. Situasi kunci
keyless
 lambat mengesan kereta untuk membukanya boleh terjadi, sekaligus melambatkan proses anda masuk ke dalam kereta. Jadi jangan buang masa, cari kunci dulu sebelum ke kereta.

3. Kunci kereta secara manual

Bila dah masuk dalam kereta, cepat-cepat tekan
lock
 dulu. Barulah letak barang dan buat apa yang patut. Walaupun kebanyakan kereta mempunyai
lock
 secara automatik apabila anda menghidupkan enjin, tapi selalunya kita mengambil masa yang agak lama dalam kereta sebelum enjin dihidupkan.

Bayangkan anda sedang menjawab panggilan telefon dalam kereta tapi kereta tidak berkunci, bila-bila masa sahaja
penyamun boleh membuka pintu kereta
 dan mencederakan anda.

4. Periksa tempat duduk belakang

Seperti yang anda tonton dalam kebanyakan filem
thriller
, pemandu diragut dari arah belakang apabila memasuki kereta kan? Itulah pentingnya memeriksa tempat duduk belakang sebelum masuk dalam kereta. Jika kereta anda berada di kawasan gelap seperti parkir bawah tanah, nyalakan dulu lampu telefon bimbit anda untuk periksa keadaan dalam kereta.

5. Jangan letak handbag di tempat duduk hadapan

Menurut PDRM, kebanyakan
kes ragut dalam kereta
 berlaku kerana pemandu meletakkan handbag di tempat duduk hadapan dan boleh dilihat oleh pengguna jalan raya yang lain (seperti penunggang motosikal).

Untuk ketahui cara terbaik simpan handbag dalam kereta, boleh klik
di sini
.

6. Jangan berhenti untuk sesiapa ketika memandu

Ketika anda sedang memandu di jalan raya dan kereta di sebelah anda memberikan signal supaya anda berhenti, jangan lakukannya walaupun digertak atau diberitahu tentang keadaan kereta anda. Teruskan perjalanan sehingga ke tempat yang selamat seperti balai polis berhampiran, dan barulah periksa keadaan kereta anda.

Ada juga sindiket yang menahan kereta anda supaya berhenti kerana keretanya ‘rosak’ di tepi jalan. Sebaiknya jangan berhenti untuk menolong tapi anda boleh menelefon 999 jika ingin membantu kereta tersebut.

Ada kemungkinan mereka berniat baik ingin membantu atau memang memerlukan bantuan, tapi sebagai pemandu wanita, lebih baik anda berjaga-jaga dalam situasi yang tidak dijangka sebegini. Kebanyakan penyamun mencipta situasi panik untuk ‘mengumpan’ anda supaya memberhentikan kereta.

7. Jangan turunkan tingkap kereta sepenuhnya

Tahukah anda, jika anda ditahan polis trafik dan diminta untuk menurunkan tingkap kereta untuk pengecaman, anda tidak perlu menurunkan tingkap kereta anda sepenuhnya?

Pihak berkuasa sedia maklum akan perkara ini dan ia tidak menjadi kesalahan kerana anda seorang wanita dan keselamatan anda lebih penting. Turunkan tingkap sehingga muat untuk anda hulurkan kad pengenalan dan
lesen memandu
. Jangan lupa untuk bertanya pengenalan diri anggota tersebut sebelum menyerahkan data peribadi anda yer!

Ini bagi mengelakkan anda ditipu penjahat yang menyamar sebagai anggota polis dan dia boleh mencederakan atau membuka pintu kereta anda dengan mudah, jika tingkap diturunkan sepenuhnya.

8. Bawa alat perlindungan diri

Alat perlindungan diri seperti
pepper spray
 atau lampu suluh yang kecil boleh menyelamatkan anda daripada penyamun. Acukan pada mata si penjahat dan ini memberi anda masa untuk melepaskan diri atau meminta bantuan. Jika anda belajar seni mempertahankan diri, inilah masanya untuk praktikkan skill anda!

Menurut
PDRM
, sebarang alat ‘perlindungan diri’ seperti kayu besbol atau objek tajam tidak boleh disimpan dalam kereta atau dibawa bersama anda. Ini kerana anda boleh disabitkan kesalahan mencederakan orang walaupun sebenarnya, anda ingin mempertahankan diri.

9. Beritahu keluarga atau kenalan tentang lokasi anda

Jika anda ingin ke lokasi yang baru secara berseorangan misalnya, lebih baik maklumkan pada ahli keluarga atau rakan terdekat untuk keselamatan anda. Tips ini juga boleh digunapakai jika anda menggunakan khidmat e-hailing untuk ke mana-mana.

Tips di atas seperti banyak kan? Sebenarnya, tips ini boleh dipraktikkan dan akhirnya akan menjadi rutin buat anda. Lebih baik sentiasa berwaspada daripada menjadi mangsa keadaan.

Selamat mencuba!


Mazda Preparing BMW X4-Like CX-4 Model

As you may have read from our
earlier reports
, the Mazda Koeru Concept, presented at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, is not only longer and wider than the CX-5, but is also lower. This leads us to speculate that the Koeru points to a future ‘CX-5 Coupe’ model.
Mazda rarely do concept cars for the sake of wowing the public. Every one of their recent Kodo Design-era concept cars eventually became a production car, so we have strong reasons to believe that a coupe-SUV version of a CX-5 is in the works. Think of it as Mazda’s interpretation of a BMW X4.
At 4,600mm in length and 1,900mm in width, the Koeru is 45mm longer and 60mm wider than the CX-5. Its wheelbase of 2,700mm is identical to that of the CX-5, whereas its height of just 1,500mm is a whole 170mm lower than the CX-5.
In the same way the sportier BMX X4 sits between the more conventional X3 and X5 models, so too will the CX-4 sit between the
upcoming CX-3
, and the CX-5.
According to a report by Australia’s GoAuto, sources at Mazda Europe revealed that the CX-4 nameplate has already been reserved for a production version of the Koeru Concept.
At the same time, Mazda Australia remains non-committal about the CX-4, saying that the company would need to make sure that the CX-4, assuming it makes it into the production stage, will not cannibalise sales from the CX-5.
It is safe to assume that Mazda Australia’s position on the CX-4 is shared by Mazda distributors around the region, including Mazda Malaysia.
For now, preliminary reports are suggesting that the CX-4 is aimed mainly at European markets, which is a mature and a large, unified single market where incremental gains in sales cannot be achieved without introducing newer variants or models.
In smaller volume markets like ours, manufacturers cannot risk spreading its buyers too thin across too many variants, which would only lead to cannibalisation of sales amongst their models with no nett gain in overall sales.
When will the CX-4 enter production?
Past experience with Mazda shows that it takes about 18 months before a Mazda concept car becomes a production model.
Take the Minagi Concept for example, which previewed the CX-5 – the Minagi made its debut at the March 2011 Geneva Motor Show, but only went into production in October 2012.
A similar lead time was observed in the Takeri Concept (Mazda 6) and Hazumi Concept (Mazda 3).
More details should be announced in late-2016.