The new Need For Speed Unbound Game Is like a mashup of Anime and NFS

Need For Speed (NFS) is back and the latest instalment promises to rejuvenate the NFS franchise, which has fallen off the radar in recent years.

If you're an auto freak and an avid gamer, surely you would have
heard of Need For Speed
. While the franchise has not received much attention in recent years, Need For Speed is still a household name, and their creators Electronic Arts and Criterion are hoping that the latest instalment will get gamers back behind the franchise.

The latest iteration, called Need For Speed Unbound which has a release date of December 2, 2022 will feature a roster of cars that is nothing short of impressive, including some Volvos from the seventies and recent hot cars like the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series and Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Coupe. Think of any typical petrolhead cars and NFS Unbound will have it.

Not only is the list of cars extensive, but the new NFS game will feature exceptional graphic performance, which is probably why they are limited to PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Judging by its trailer, it seems that Unbound is all about customisation, including some cartoony effects taking inspiration from street art. Not only will you be able to customise your car by kitting it up with decals and underbody neon lights, but you will also be able to customise your key moments, like when you give your car goes into warp speed.

Like some of the
more famous NFS games
, police chases has been reinstated in Unbound, and you can bet before races if you want to take home some extra pay. typical of NFS games, it's all about working your way up in getting more street cred.

Need For Speed Unbound's hero person and car is A$AP Rocky and his Mercedes-Benz 190e, but it's unclear how they will be utilised in the game.

Remember where we mentioned earlier about how Unbound has a slew of who's who of petrolhead cars? Well, the official NFS Unbound website has a list you can look at, but if you're lazy to go there, we've listed it down below for your pleasure. There's even the old-school Land Rover Defender on the list - interesting!

Acura NSX 2017

Acura RSX-S 2004

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2016

Aston Martin DB5 1964

Aston Martin DB11 Volante 2018

Aston Martin DB11 2017

Aston Martin Vulcan 2016

BMW M3 2006

BMW M3 Evolution II 1988

BMW X6 M 2016

BMW M3 2010

BMW M5 2018

BMW Z4 M40i 2019

BMW M4 Coupe 2018

BMW M2 Competition 2019

BMW M1 1981

BMW i8 Coupe 2018

BMW M4 GTS 2016

BMW M3 Convertible 2010

BMW M4 Convertible 2017

BMW i8 Roadster 2018

Bugatti Chiron Sport 2017

Buick Grand National GNX 1987

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2020

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 2020

Chevrolet C10 Stepside Pickup 1965

Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 2017

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2014

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2013

Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967

Chevrolet Bel Air 1955

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2019

Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 2017

Dodge Challenger SRT8 2014

Dodge Charger R/T 1969

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 2019

Ferrari LaFerrari 2016

Ferrari Testarossa Coupé 1984

Ferrari 488 GTB 2016

Ferrari F40 1988

Ferrari 458 Italia 2009

Ferrari 488 Pista 2019

Ferrari FXX-K Evo 2018

Ferrari 458 Spider 2011

Ford F-150 Raptor 2017

Ford Mustang GT 2015

Ford GT 2017

Ford Mustang BOSS 302 1969

Ford Mustang 1965

Ford Mustang Foxbody 1990

Ford Crown Victoria 2008

Ford Focus RS 2016

Ford Mustang GT Convertible 2019

Honda Civic Type-R 2000

Honda Civic Type-R 2015

Honda NSX Type-R 1992

Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition 2009

Infiniti Q60S 2017

Jaguar F-Type R Coupe 2016

Jaguar F-Type R Convertible 2019

Koenigsegg Regera 2016

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 2021

Lamborghini Huracán LP580-2 2018

Lamborghini Aventador S 2018

Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary 1989

Lamborghini Murciélago SV 2010

Lamborghini Urus 2018

Lamborghini Huracán Performante 2018

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Coupe 2019

Lamborghini Diablo SV 1995

Lamborghini Huracán LP580-2 Spyder 2018

Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 2018

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster 2019

Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SV Roadster 2018

Lamborghini Huracán Performante Spyder 2018

Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR 2015

Land Rover Defender 110 Double Cab Pickup 2015

Lotus Exige S 2006

Lotus Emira 2021

Mazda RX-7 Spirit R 2002

Mazda MX5 1996

Mazda RX-8 Spirit R (R3) 2011

Mazda MX5 2015

McLaren P1 2014

McLaren F1 1993

McLaren 570S 2015

McLaren 570S Spider 2018

McLaren 600LT 2018

McLaren P1 GTR 2015

Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 1988

Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe 2018

Mercedes-AMG G 63 2017

Mercedes-AMG GT S 2019

Mercedes-AMG A 45 2016

Mercedes-AMG GT R 2017

Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster 2019

Mercedes-AMG C 63 Cabriolet 2018

Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series 2021

Mercury Cougar 1967

MINI John Cooper Works Countryman 2017

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX 2007

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X 2008

Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX 1999

NISSAN GT-R Premium 2017

NISSAN Skyline GT-R V·Spec 1999

NISSAN 370Z Heritage Edition 2019

NISSAN Silvia K’s 1998

NISSAN Z Prototype 2022

NISSAN Silvia Spec-R Aero 2002

NISSAN Skyline GT-R V·Spec 1993

NISSAN 350Z 2008

NISSAN Skyline 2000 GT-R 1971

NISSAN Fairlady 240ZG 1971

NISSAN 180SX Type X 1996

NISSAN 370Z Nismo 2015

NISSAN GT-R Nismo 2017

Pagani Huayra BC 2017

Plymouth Cuda 1970

Polestar Polestar 1 2020

Pontiac Firebird 1977

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2019

Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 1973

Porsche 918 Spyder 2015

Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 2018

Porsche 911 Carrera S 1997

Porsche 911 GT2 RS 2018

Porsche Panamera Turbo 2017

Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series 2018

Porsche Boxster 718 Spyder 2020

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 2018

Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exclusive 2018

Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS 2018

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Convertible 2018

Porsche Cayman GT4 2015

SRT Viper GTS 2014

SUBARU Impreza WRX STI 2006

SUBARU BRZ Premium 2014

SUBARU Impreza WRX STI 2010

Volkswagen Beetle 1963

Volkswagen Golf GTI 1976

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2016

Volvo 242DL 1975

Volvo Amazon P130 1970


Peugeot Service Klang Opens For Business

Nasim Sdn Bhd, the official distributors of
Peugeot
 vehicles in Malaysia, has officially opened its latest service outlet, Peugeot Service Klang.
The new service centre is expected to cater to Peugeot owners in the Klang Valley and its main surrounding areas such as Pulau Ketam, Pulau Indah, Pelabuhan Klang, Teluk Panglima Garang, Jenjarom and Kapar.
“With Peugeot Service Klang, we now have 155 service bays nationwide with the capacity to service over 15,000 cars per month. This is part of our nationwide network expansion drive towards improving customer satisfaction and reducing service lead time,” said Dato’ Samson Anand George, Chief Operating Officer of Nasim.
The RM1million investment by Nasim is a 10,500 sq. ft. facility which will is owned and operated by UDH Ventures Sdn Bhd. On top of featuring a lounge area with free WiFi for customers, the facility also has seven service bays and can service up to 20 vehicles a day.
In conjunction with the launch, Nasim has announced a special promo for Peugeot customers. From June 10 to July 15, every car that comes in for a service at Peugeot Service Klang will receive an original Peugeot t-shirt. In addition to that, one lucky customer can be the proud owner of an iPad Mini. To be in the running to win the iPad Mini, customers will be quizzed with three questions about Peugeot.


The Most Affordable Hybrid Cars in Malaysia

Like it or not, electrification is the future as far as the global automotive scene is concerned.

Until recent times, many of us were still sceptical about owning an electrified vehicle because we were not sure if the nature of these vehicles would suit our lifestyle and travelling patterns, or whether we have sufficient infrastructural support to maintain an electric car.

However, now that many electrified models have made their way into the Malaysian market, and the infrastructure has also improved in line with the growth of the segment, we aren’t as concerned anymore, are we?

In fact, more people are shifting towards electrification as they are fully aware of the capabilities and the benefits. It’s just that hybrids and plug-in hybrids are expensive… or are they?

That being said, here are the four most affordable hybrid vehicles in Malaysia:

Honda Jazz Hybrid – RM87,707 (New price to be announced)

The cheapest hybrid car in the Malaysian market until the SST exemption came into the picture, was actually the
Honda Jazz Hybrid
 which was priced at RM84,880 on the road without insurance.

Powering the Jazz Hybrid is a naturally-aspirated 1.5 litre DOHC four-cylinder petrol engine and a 22 kW electric motor which collectively produce 137 PS and 170 Nm of torque. Also part of the package is a 0.86 kWh lithium-ion battery to store power, and a seven-speed dry dual-clutch transmission.

Claimed fuel consumption figures stand at an impressive 25 km/l

It is also worth mentioning that the Jazz has already reached the end of its life cycle here, and the newest version which was launched in Tokyo last year, will be arriving soon.

Honda City Hybrid – RM92,172 (New price to be announced)

Sharing the same powertrain as the Jazz Hybrid, the
City Hybrid’s
 output figures are the same as the Jazz Hybrid. Fuel consumption stands at a claimed 25 km/l as well, identical to its hatchback sibling.

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Plus – RM115,888

Powered by
Hyundai’s
 1.6-litre four-cylinder GDI Kappa engine and a 44PS electric motor, the car, which is a full hybrid like the Toyota Prius, produces a total output of 141PS and 265Nm of maximum torque. Drive is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission, while the electric motor is powered by a lithium-ion polymer traction battery. Thanks to the powertrain package, claimed fuel consumption readings stand at an impressive 25.6 km/l.

Nissan Serena S-Hybrid - RM120,524

Unlike the Toyota Prius or the Hyundai Ioniq, the
Nissan Serena S-Hybrid
 is actually a mild-hybrid. It is powered by a 2.0L (MR20DD) Twin CVTC engine and a ‘micro hybrid’ system which utilizes the alternator as a torque assist motor (up to 1.9kW of power), paired with a CVT-type gearbox with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC).

Maximum power output is 150 PS at 6,000rpm, with a maximum torque of 200 Nm at 4,400 rpm. In case you’re wondering how much fuel it consumes, claimed figures stand at 14.2 km/L.

So there you have it, the dawn of affordable electrification here in Malaysia, we have no doubt that prices will drop further for hybrids as the infrastructure and incentives to support it are scaled up. For now though this list here is not at all a bad start as an introduction. Now if only we could get an affordable
hybrid
 sports car...

Read also:

Honda Sport Hybrid, Is It Expensive To Maintain?

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Sime Darby Auto Connexion Expands Its Ford Dealership Network With Opening Of SDAC PJ2

Sime Darby Auto Connexion, official distribution partner for the
Ford
 Motor Company in Malaysia, has announced the opening of its newest Ford showroom and service centre in Petaling Jaya 2 (PJ2), the largest one yet in Malaysia.
The 99,400 square foot facility houses 22 service bays equipped with the latest Ford diagnostic tools and staffed with certified technicians. In fact, all employees, including sales and service staff, have been trained by Ford to develop their skills and customer serving expertise.
“SDAC PJ2 is designed to offer Ford’s fast-growing customer base in the Klang Valley the very best sales and aftersales experience,” said Syed Ahmad Muzri Bin Syed Faiz, managing director, Sime Darby Auto Connexion. “This world-class new showroom and service centre is part of Ford and SDAC’s two-year RM140 million network expansion and customer service enhancement plan – we are making it even easier for customers to interact with us by opening dealerships and expanding existing dealerships so they incorporate sales, service and spare parts under one roof.”
Customers can enjoy a dedicated service lounge and free Wi-Fi, hot beverages, and snacks. The lounge offers floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the service bays giving a clear look at the work being done on their cars.
“The quality of the ownership experience we provide is just as important as the quality of our world-class Ford vehicles,” said David Westerman, managing director, Malaysia and Asia Pacific Emerging Markets, Ford Motor Company.
“We want all our customers to know that purchasing a new Ford vehicle is just the start of their ownership experience and we are here to support them every step of the way. The opening of PJ2 marks a significant milestone in our shared commitment to offering customers an even better experience.”
Sime Darby Auto Connexion, Petaling Jaya 2 is located at Lot 3, Jalan 51A/219, 46100 Petaling Jaya (just off Federal Highway, opposite the current SDAC PJ dealership). The Showroom is open from 8:30am-6pm from Monday to Saturday, and from 10:00am-6:00pm on Sunday & Public Holidays, while Service Centre opening hours are 8:00am-5:00pm from Monday to Friday, and 8:30am to 12:30pm on Saturday.
For more information, visit
www.ford.com.my


2016 Toyota Vios in Malaysia – DRLs Now Come Standard

UMW Toyota Motor
 has implemented a minor but notable running change on the
Toyota Vios
, which now gets LED daytime running lights (DRLs) as standard in all variants including the
basic 1.5J models
.
Previously, DRLs were included in the Vios only if buyers stumped out the extra cash to opt for the Aerokit package that consist of a front lower lip, rear lower lip, side skirts, and a duck tail rear spoiler.
The DRLs are locally-added, a fact made quite obvious by their less than congruous appearance in the vehicle’s fascia. A
similar enhancement
 was implemented in the
Hilux
 and
Fortuner
 in 2015.
No other alterations were made to the Vios, but running changes added to the vehicle since its
launch in 2013
 has seen it quietly acquire a commendable level of amenities across the board.
Currently, all variants of the Vios are fitted with keyless entry, alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, reverse sensors, dual frontal airbags, and JPJ-compliant Toyota Premium Security & Solar Film as standard. We await the introduction of electronic stability control, however.
Later this year, the Vios is due for a more significant upgrade that will see the introduction of
a new 1.5-litre Dual VVT-i engine
 from the NR family to replace the long-serving 1NZ-FE powerplant currently in use.
In its current 2016 guise, pricing of the Vios is as follows (OTR with insurance, private individual registration in Peninsular Malaysia):
1.5J M/T – RM77,980
1.5J A/T – RM81,880
1.5E A/T – RM87,580
1.5G A/T – RM93,380
1.5 TRD Sportivo – RM97,980


Facelifted Mazda 2 Unveiled – Updated Design, More Tech

Following the footsteps of the larger Mazda 3 and Mazda 6, Mazda has renamed the Japanese market Demio to the Mazda 2 in an effort to streamline their model names across all markets.
Apart from renaming the little hatchback, Mazda has also given the 2 a refreshed exterior design.
Design wise, the facelifted Mazda 2 gets a front fascia that is reminiscent of the larger Mazda 3 and Mazda 6, featuring a larger air intake surrounded by a chrome trim piece that extends into both headlights. Even the lower half of the front bumper mimics its larger siblings.
The rear end changes are not as apparent as the front end, but according to Mazda, the updated 2 gets new tail light graphics. The rear bumper is also new, now with chrome strips at each end. New 16-inch alloy wheels help complete the exterior of the new 2.
As for the interior, the design remains largely identical, but the Hiroshima-based firm has updated the Mazda Connect infotainment system with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Depending on variant, the updated Mazda 2 also gets powered driver seats with memory function, auto dimming rear view mirror, and new interior trim colour options.
Apart from the visual updates, Mazda has also fitted the updated 2 with Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), and Lane-keep Assist System (LAS), depending on variant.
Bookings are now opened for Japanese customers, and Mazda has said that the new 2 will be officiated in September.
Find the best deals for a new Mazda
here
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ASEAN NCAP Five Stars For All-New Toyota Hilux

The all-new Toyota Hilux, which has already been launched in Thailand earlier this year, has been given the maximum five-star rating by ASEAN NCAP. The rating only applies to models equipped with ESC. Other lower range variants of the all-new Hilux are given four stars.
Electronic stability control, or ESC, also known as VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) in Toyota’s terminology, is a mandatory feature to receive a five-star rating.
The all-new Toyota Hilux was tested at MIROS’s partner lab in Japan, JARI (Japan Automobile Research Institute), as MIROS’s own PC3 lab in Melaka is only equipped to test up to mid-size class vehicles.
The all-new Hilux scored 14.53 points (maximum is 16.00) in adult occupant protection and a 71 percent compliance rate for child occupant protection.
To understanda more about ASEAN NCAP, and how it compares with other commonly referred to NCAP bodies like Euro NCAP and ANCAP, read the following:
Euro NCAP, ANCAP, ASEAN NCAP – What’s The Difference?
Read also:
All-New 2015 Toyota Hilux Makes Its Global Debut In Thailand


Special Edition 2015 Volkswagen Polo Club Retails From RM89k, Adds More Kit

In conjunction with the
Volkswagen
 Polo’s 40
th
 birthday, Volkswagen Group Malaysia has announced that a special edition
Volkswagen Polo
 Club and Polo Sedan Club will be up for grabs in the country.
Unfortunately, the specific model we’re talking about here wasn’t present at the special Volkswagen event, so here’s all we’ve got to tell you for the moment.
Both body styles of the special edition Club will gain two new key features, the first being an upgrade to a Blaupunkt touch-screen multimedia head unit with navigation, the second a window tint.
Prices for the special Polo Clubs are (without insurance and road tax):
Polo Club: RM88,888
(normal, non-Club price: RM89,888)
Polo Sedan Club: RM89,88
 (normal, non-Club price: RM91,888)
The Polo Club and Polo Sedan Club are more similar to
the Jetta Club editions
 (limited to a 500 unit run), which were opened for sale earlier in May. Take note however that the Polo Club and Jetta Club special editions are unlike the
Beetle Club which was recently launched
 as well in Malaysia – The Beetle Club is a global initiative, hence the extremely limited units made available for Malaysia (50) by the Volkswagen Group.
It hasn’t been mentioned yet just how many units of the Polo Club and Polo Sedan Club will be available, they are on a limited run. If you want one, best hurry along.
Likewise, here's also a very special Volkswagen Polo, not exactly for sale, but part of a special display that Volkswagen Malaysia is putting up for you to check out very soon. More details, shortly.


Which Vehicle Is For You?

With hundreds of different models from various types of vehicles available in the market, buyers are spoilt for choice when it comes to buying a new vehicle.

However, since different types of vehicles actually have different functions, it is important to know your needs in order to be able to make a wise decision.

Having said that, let us look at some of the common types of vehicles we have on our roads and what they are meant to do.

Sedan

The most common type of vehicle out there is of course, the sedan. A sedan is a car with four doors and a boot, and it is offered in a range of sizes from small A-segment models like the Perodua Bezza, followed by models like the Toyota Vios and Honda City in the B-Segment, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla Altis in C, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry in the D-segment, all the way up to luxury limousines like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series.

Regardless of the size, the ultimate function of a sedan is to transport up to 5 occupants and their luggage.

Wagon

Built for the same purpose but with more luggage space thanks to an extended roofline and a rear hatch door, is the wagon. Although wagons are not popular in Malaysia, they are a crowd favourite in many parts of the world like Europe and the USA. Notable wagons in the scene at the moment include the Audi RS6 and the Volvo V90.

Hatchback

A hatchback is essentially a sedan minus the boot, with a rear flip-up door. However, there is still room for storage; just not as big as a sedan. Most models also come with foldable rear seats which translate into more luggage space. Plus, due to the shorter length of hatchbacks, a lot of these cars actually handle pretty well, turning out to be fun cars to drive such as the Volkswagen Golf, Renault Megane, as well as some Asian gems like the Civics from the past just to name a few.

SUV

SUVs, including crossovers, were initially designed to be workhorses, and very active lifestyle oriented vehicles with an elevated seating position, and higher ground clearance than a car.  They also come with a wagon-like cargo area that is accessed through a flip-up rear hatch door, just like hatchbacks.

The main highlight of SUVs is that many models come with all-wheel drive technology, which enables these vehicles to do some mild off-roading. Offering great practicality, convenience, and confidence, SUVs are so popular that there are too many models in the market now, ranging from compact ones like the Renault Captur, all the way to large luxury oriented ones like the BMW X7 and what not.

MPV

Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPV), or minivans, or people movers as they are known in some parts of the world, were designed to transport passengers in the rear seating row, with reconfigurable seats in two or three rows. Far from just being just vans, MPVs have come a long way to what they are now, offering ultimate comfort, safety, practicality, and convenience.

Similar to SUVs and sedans, MPVs are available in a wide range of sizes and levels of luxury. There is something for everyone. While we have decent affordable models like the Proton Exora, Perodua Alza, and Toyota Avanza on one end of the spectrum, there are also very popular luxury MPVs that have evolved into status symbols like the Toyota Alphard.

Pickup Truck

A pickup truck, pickup, or 4x4, is essentially a light-duty truck that has an enclosed cab with one or two rows of seats, and an open cargo area with low sides and tailgate. Designed to transport objects, pickup trucks have evolved so much compared to what they were back in the 1990s. Today, models like the Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu D-Max, Toyota Hilux, and the Ford Ranger offer almost car-like driving dynamics and comfort.

On top of that, almost all pickups offer some form of all-wheel drive or part-time four-wheel drive technology, enabling them to tackle the roughest and toughest of terrains. From something that was only being used by business operators, contractors, and those who transport things on a daily basis, pickup trucks have also gained a lot of popularity among urbanites due to their bold and stylish appearance, and the generous amount of power these machines offer.

The one that can do it all

In case you’re wondering if there is a vehicle that has the best of all worlds, there isn’t. However, one particular car which made us feel that “okay, this is perfect” was none other than the Volvo V90 T6 R Design AWD which we sampled three years ago.

It is just as handsome as any sedan out there, drives just as well as many hatchbacks in the market, comes with a powertrain that packs quite a punch, has more than enough luggage space for a family, offers unparalleled level of safety, and due to its massive size and bold looks, it instils the same level of confidence you would get in a pickup truck or an SUV. It even has all-wheel drive technology.

The best part is that Volvo also has a Cross Country version with higher ground clearance which enables the wagon to do some very mild off-roading.


BMW Pamer Kereta Peronda Keselamatan Baharu Bagi MotoGP™ 2021

Persiapan bagi Kejuaraan Dunia MotoGP yang bakal bermula pada 28 Mac ini dihangatkan lagi dengan pengumuman
BMW
 bahawa tiga kereta dan satu motosikal berkuasa tinggi baharu akan digunakan sebagai kenderaan peronda keselamatan baharu MotoGP 2021.

Sebagai Kereta Rasmi MotoGP semenjak tahun 1999, BMW M GmbH turut tidak ketinggalan untuk mengumumkan beberapa kenderaan baharu yang bakal digunakan bagi MotoGP tahun ini.

Untuk Grand Prix Qatar kelak,
BMW M3, BMW M4
, dan
BMW M5 CS
 akan meraikan debutnya sebagai kereta peronda keselamatan MotoGP. Selain itu, tiga kenderaan ini akan turut disertai oleh motosikal berkuasa tinggi baharu BMW M 1000 RR. Motosikal ini merupakan model M pertama daripada
BMW Motorrad
. Kalau nak tengok motosikal ini dalam bentuk dan versi yang digunakan dalam perlumbaan, ianya bakal membuat kemunculan di Superbike World Championship.

Keempat-empat model baharu tersebut akan turut disertai oleh kenderaan peronda keselamatan yang lain seperti
BMW M8 Competition Coupe
 Safety Car,
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe
 Safety Car,
BMW X5 M
 Medical Car dan sebuah lagi BMW M 1000 RR pada perlumbaan pertama peringkat Eropah yang akan berlangsung pada 18 April di Portimao, Portugal.

Dalam penghasilan versi baharu kereta peronda bagi MotoGP 2021, beberapa pengubahsuaian telah dibuat pada model-model baharu ini bagi melayakkan mereka menjadi sebagai kereta peronda keselamatan rasmi MotoGP. Antara pengubahsuaian yang dilakukan ialah penambahan light bar di bahagian atas, flashing lights di bahagian hadapan, motorsport quick-release bonnet latches dan emergency power shutoffs.

Bagi model BMW M4 Competition Coupe, tempat duduk belakang telah dikeluarkan dan menerima penambahan lain seperti rollbar dan 4-point sports harness. Selain itu, model BMW M3 dan M4 ini juga telah menerima penambahbaikan dalam sistem ekzos mereka.

Kalau sebelum ini kereta peronda keselamatan MotoGP ini berwarna putih (classic motorsport white), kali ini, model-model baharu tersebut dibaluti dengan warna baharu eksklusif daripada model M. Ianya lebih memberi penekanan pada warna asas kenderaan keselamatan yang bakal digunakan ini. Berikut merupakan warna bagi setiap model.

BMW M3 Competition Sedan Safety Car:  Frozen Grey Dark Metallic

BMW M4 Competition Coupe Safety Car: São Paulo Yellow

BMW M5 CS Safety Car: Frozen Deep Green Metallic

BMW M 1000 RR Safety Bike: Putih dengan warna tersohor model M

Kalau nak dibandingkan antara kenderaan peronda keselamatan MotoGP 2021 ini dengan sebelumnya, mana satu yang lebih menarik?


Tentative Specifications For Nissan NP300 Navara Revealed

Edaran Tan Chong Motor is expected to launch the all-new Nissan NP300 Navara at the end of this month. Tentative specifications of the all-new NP300 Navara can be found at
np300navara.com.my
.
Update: Edaran Tan Chong Motor has confirmed that the all-new Nissasn NP300 Navara will only be launched in November 2015.
We can now confirm that the NP300 Navara will make 190 PS even with our ‘dirty’ Euro 2M diesel. The 2.5-litre common rail turbo intercooled variable geometry turbo YD25DDTi engine is carried over from the previous model, but updated to produce 190 PS at 3,600 rpm and 450 Nm at 2,000 rpm.
That’s 16 PS more than the outgoing Navara, at 400 rpm lower too. Torque is improved by 47 Nm, achieved at the same engine speed.
We can also confirm that our local Navara will come fitted with multi-link rear suspension rather than the leaf springs fitted on the Thailand market models.
Transmission options are a six-speed manual and a 7-speed automatic.
Other features highlighted in the teaser website are LED headlamps with daytime running lights, ‘zero gravity’ seats, vehicle dynamic control, hill descent control, hill start assist, rear air-conditioning vents.
There was no mention of the airbag count, but it will not be more than two (else, it would have been mentioned at the teaser page).
Related link:
All-New Nissan NP300 Navara Coming Soon – From RM89,000?


Porsche Macan EV Coming In 2023 - Could It Be CKD'ed In Malaysia?

After their initial foray (and a
very successful
 one at that) into electrification with the Porsche Taycan, Porsche is preparing for their next BEV in the shape of the Macan, which is expected to arrive in 2023.

The Porsche Macan EV will be built on a new Volkswagen Group platform that will underline all future electric models from Porsche and Audi. Dubbed the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), Porsche is currently testing prototypes of the Macan.

The Porsche Macan EV is rumoured to have significantly more range than the
Taycan
 (the current longest range of any Taycan variant is the
RWD Taycan
 which has a WLTP
range
 of 484 km with the Performance Battery Plus upgrade).

The ICEV 2021 Porsche Macan will arrive later this year and both ICEV and BEV options of the Macan will be sold side by side for the foreseeable future.

The Macan EV will borrow from the
Taycan's
 800-volt battery architecture. Porsche plans to offer the Macan in two battery sizes upon launch. The current Taycan architecture allows for fast charging at a maximum of 270 kW.

With rumours of Porsche setting up a
CKD plant in Malaysia
 catering for SUVs (likely the Cayenne and Macan), can we expect the Macan EV to be CKD, or is that one leap of faith too much? While we have not heard any further developments of the plant materializing we've also come to understand that in the time of COVID, progress is slower which could however be to Malaysia's benefit. With plans for the plant presumably still in progress, is it possible to also make provisions for an EV assembly line or at least put the foundations in place for it to happen in the near future? Over to you Porsche AG.

To add fuel to the fire, the
Low Carbon Mobility Footprint Blueprint
 has an allocation for: support for manufacturers of local EVs which could also be expanded to include CKD operations of EVs.

Both of the above initiatives (at least on paper) do provide the initial building blocks for the setting up of CKD operations for Porsche EVs in Malaysia. Add to that the Porsche and Shell collaboration for a
fast-charging EV network
 throughout Malaysia and it does make for some hopeful conjecture.

Visually the Macan EV should be discernible from the Macan ICEV. Initial images depict a different front end, slimmer headlights, sans the traditional grille of the ICEV Macan's.

We'll bring you updates about the BEV Macan as we sight them but don't expect too many updates until after the 2021 ICEV Porsche Macan is launched later this year.

*Image credit for the Porsche Macan EV Prototype to
motortrend.com

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Khairulaming Pun Guna Perodua Bezza – Best Ke Kereta Ni?

Meskipun jualan produknya sudah mencecah RM7 juta dan mempunyai kilang sendiri, Khairulaming masih lagi gembira dengan prestasi semasa
Perodua Bezza
 miliknya.

Menurut perkongsiannya di laman Twitter, setelah 2 tahun menggunakan Bezza, beliau amat berpuas hati dengan apa yang ditawarkan oleh Perodua Bezza. Persoalannya, apa yang best sangat dengan kereta ni?

Sistem Keselamatan

Sistem keselamatan yang ditawarkan pada Perodua Bezza seperti
Advance Safety Assist 2.0
 menjadikan ia amat berbaloi pada harga yang ditawarkan. Sepasang kamera dipasang di cermin hadapan bagi mengesan halangan di bahagian hadapan kereta.

Ciri-ciri A.S.A. 2.0 merangkumi:

Pengesan Pejalan Kaki – hingga 50kmj

Amaran Pra-Pelanggaran (PCW) – hingga 100kmj

Brek Pra-Pelanggaran (PCB) – hingga 80kmj

Amaran Pergerakan Hadapan (FDA)

Kawalan Kesilapan Pedal (PMC)

Ini menjadikan Bezza sebagai juara bagi kereta sedan termurah yang menawarkan ciri Brek Kecemasan Autonomi (AEB) pada harga RM48,356. Ciri ini bukan sahaja tiada pada Proton Saga, malah
Proton Persona
 pun tak ada.

Bila ada halangan, kereta ini akan memberikan Amaran Pra-Pelanggaran kepada pemandu dengan memberikan amaran bunyi. Bukan itu sahaja, kereta ini turut akan mengaktifkan Brek Pra-Pelanggaran apabila sistem mengesan ada risiko pelanggaran.

Kalau tertekan minyak dengan kuat secara tak sengaja, ASA 2.0 akan mengambil alih sistem kereta anda dan menghentikan kereta daripada melompat dan menghentam dinding di hadapan. Itulah teknologi yang bakal anda peroleh jika membeli varian tertinggi Bezza.

But Belakang Luas

Untuk
sedan segmen-A
, but berukuran 508 liter memang luas untuk digunakan oleh mereka yang masih bujang mahupun yang sudah berkeluarga untuk menempuhi perjalanan jauh.

Menurut Khairulaming, beliau turut menyatakan bahawa beliau kerap memandu Bezza untuk balik ke Kelantan dan barang-barang untuk penggambaran juga boleh dimuatkan di dalam but Bezza tanpa sebarang masalah.

Jimat Minyak

Perodua Bezza tahun 2020 memang menjimatkan minyak kerana Bezza adalah kenderaan tempatan jimat tenaga (EEV) pertama yang menampilkan ciri auto start – stop.

Dengan sistem Eco Idle, penggunaan minyak pada Bezza adalah lebih jimat dengan 4.5-liter/100 km ataupun 22 km/liter berbanding pencabar terdekatnya,
Proton Saga
 dengan hanya 6.7-liter/100 km atau 14.9 km/liter.

Perodua Bezza juga banyak digunakan sebagai kenderaan
e-hailing
 kerana penggunaan minyak yang kurang dan menjimatkan.

Semua Varian Terima Lampu LED

Berbanding dengan pencabarnya Saga, Bezza diberikan lampu hadapan
LED
 tanpa mengira varian berbanding Proton Saga yang tidak dilengkapi perincian sama.

Lampu brek belakang Bezza juga masih memaparkan pencahayaan LED seperti model terdahulunya.

Best ke?

Bila orang kata Perodua Bezza ni best, ia bukan bermakna ia best tahap kereta premium. Ada juga kekurangan Bezza seperti:

Kedudukan stereng tidak boleh dilaras

Kawalan dan pengendalian pemanduan kurang baik

Sistem infotainmen yang kurang berkualiti

Tambahan pula, dari segi teknikal Bezza tidaklah sehebat mana apabila menggunakan enjin berkapasiti 1.3 liter yang menghasilkan 95 PS dan 121 Nm tork dan diganding bersama transmisi 4-kelajuan automatik.

Apa yang dimaksudkan dengan bestnya Bezza ini adalah teknologi serta ciri yang ditawarkan pada Perodua Bezza pada harga mampu milik, iaitu di bawah RM50,000 sahaja. Walaupun harga itu lebih mahal RM8,556 dari Saga 2019, tetapi ianya berbaloi memandangkan ia hadir dengan ciri keselamatan yang lebih maju berbanding pesaingnya.

Ini menjadikan sedan keluaran Perodua itu sering menjadi antara pilihan utama oleh sesetengah pengguna sekali gus menjadikannya antara kereta yang best untuk dibeli sebagai kereta pertama mahupun kereta keluarga.


Review: All-New 2018 Volvo XC60 – Better Than BMW X3 Or Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?

Some say Volvos are incredibly tough - that they refuse to die. Few would disagree with the robustness of Volvo’s mechanicals, especially the 240 generation models, but the original XC60’s unending streak of record breaking sales year after year is quite unexpected, even to Volvo executives.
Since its launch in 2008, sales of the XC60 have kept climbing. Even in its final year, the near-decade-old original XC60 outsold newer SUVs in Europe. It’s not just outperforming younger competitors on the sales charts - independent crash tests confirmed that the older XC60’s was safer than many newer models.
If it wants to, Volvo Car can continue making a profit with the old XC60 for several more years, but that’s not what a progressive company like Volvo will agree to.
So what do you do when you have to replace an overachieving model? You give it a cleaner plug-in hybrid drivetrain, a more talented platform that matches BMW’s dynamics, trim it with materials better than a Mercedes-Benz - but since you are an introverted Swedish company, you decide to keep quiet about it all.
With Volvo refusing to take up its position on the pedestal, we have to step up and do the shouting on behalf of the Swedes.
Specifications for Volvo XC60 T6 AWD
Engine: 2.0-litre transverse four-cylinder, turbocharged and supercharged
Power: 320 hp at 5,700 rpm
Torque: 400 Nm at 2,220 – 5,400 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive
Safety: Six airbags, ABS with EBD and BA, ESC, TC, full suite of IntelliSafe and City Safety advanced driving aids
Price: T6 AWD N/A for Malaysia (variant tested in Europe),
T5 AWD CKD available from RM298,988, from April 2018
T8 Twin Engine AWD CKD from RM333,088, from April 2018
T8 Twin Engine AWD CBU from RM373,088,
available today, more info here
.
Origin: Imported from Sweden (local-assembly in April)
Overview
Sitting a rung below the seven-seater XC90, the five-seater XC60 is Volvo’s answer to the BMW X3 (all-new G01 model to be launched soon), Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (from RM291,888), Audi Q5 (RM324,900), and - to a certain extent - the segment-straddling Lexus NX.
The main highlight of the second generation XC60 is of course the all-new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform; the same platform that currently underpins the 90-series Volvo models. Since it shares the basic underpinnings with a higher range XC90 and S90, the all-new XC60 benefits from superior crash worthiness, comfort and handling dynamics.
Volvo’s SPA platform is also the only one in the world to be optimized for plug-in hybrids (to be introduced later as the T8 variant). Rather than mounting a heavy hybrid battery horizontally in the rear, Volvo’s lengthwise installation maintains an ideal weight distribution between the front-rear, resulting in better ride comfort and handling. It’s also a lot safer: in the event of a crash, the battery is well protected from all directions. Again, with this being a Volvo we wouldn’t expect anything less than top-class safety performance.
On non-hybrid models like this AWD T6 variant that we tested in Spain, the centre tunnel houses the propeller shaft linking the rear axle. The T8 uses an electrical coupling to engage the independent rear axle.
It also features an expanded list of advanced driving assistance functions - improvements that weren’t available to early models of the XC90. New functions include:
Oncoming Lane Mitigation (steers vehicle to avoid collision with oncoming vehicles)
City Safety with Steering Support
Blind Spot Information with Steering Assist
Improved Collision Avoidance
Pilot Assist semi-autonomous driving
For the Malaysian market, the XC60 will be launched with the fully-imported plug-in hybrid T8 Inscription Plus variant. Local assembly will follow later, adding the T8 Inscription and a turbocharged petrol T5 Momentum.
Exterior
At a glance, the XC60 looks very similar to the XC90, in a good way. You know it’s a Volvo SUV just by looking at it from any angle - but at the same time it has a strong enough identity that you won’t confuse it with an XC90, at least not after two or three encounters.
From left: S90, V90, XC60, XC90
Aside from its size, the clearest visual indicators differentiating the XC60 are the different LED tail lights, a front grille with tapered edges on the lower sides, and the signature ‘Thor’s Hammer’ headlights that extend into the grille.
Dominated by a chunky looking C-pillar and an imposing grille, the XC60 projects an image of strength, almost as if it’s hammered into form by the Nordic God of Thunder himself. The character lines are bold and chiseled sharp with a premium finish, like a suited up Thor.
But don’t let its imposing stance fool you, as the XC60’s foot print is actually very compact - ideal for tight cities.
Measuring 4,688 mm long, the XC60 is actually 28 mm shorter than the soon-to-be launched all-new BMW X3. The Volvo is also 5 mm wider and lower. Wheelbase is nearly identical, with the Volvo stretching 2,865 mm.
Interior
Moving inside, the XC60’s theme evolves further, expanding from just Nordic strength to include Volvo’s uniquely Scandinavian interpretation of restrained, classy luxury, as opposed to some of the more Teutonic themes preferred by the Germans.
Like Volvo’s 90 series cars, cabin material selection is of the highest standards. The seats are trimmed in the finest leather, made from cow hides tended in Scottish highlands, in farms that are free from barbed wires to ensure that it is free from insect bites and scratches. It’s not quite like a BMW 7 Series' Nappa leather, but it's close enough.
Volvo’s seats are the best in the industry and the ones used in the XC60 are no different. The ergonomic seats are designed with input from Swedish orthopedic surgeons to provide the best support for minimal fatigue during long distance travel.
The wood inlays are made from the finest cuts, arranged in a way to achieve a mirror-like symmetrical finish between the driver-side and passenger-side. The aluminum inlays are genuine polished materials and not merely shiny plastics made to look like aluminum. It’s very close to what folks at Bentley would do.
Like the 90 series cars, the T8 plug-in hybrid variants will also get an Orrefors illuminated crystal glass gear knob. Not quite a frosted crystal Spirit of Ecstasy of a Rolls-Royce, but it’s pretty darn close. Even the engine start button has a diamond cut finishing to it. As far as premium materials are concerned, Volvo stands heads and shoulders above its German peers.
Orrefors crystal gear knob only available for T8 variants
The huge touch-screen LCD infotainment screen doubles as a control for the air-conditioning, something which we still have mixed feelings for. In our climate, air-conditioning settings are something that we fiddle with frequently; having to navigate through multiple layers of menu to change the fan speed or temperature seems like a step backward.
On the upside, Volvo’s portrait layout makes the screen far better suited for the GPS navigation function. In the same way you won’t operate Waze or Google Waps with your phone left in horizontal position, Volvo’s vertical layout allows the driver stack multiple displays on a single screen, in a more user-friendly manner.
It supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and the voice-command function (requires some training in the initial setup) is the best we’ve tried. You can speak commands as if you’re speaking to another person. “Turn the temperature to 23 degrees. Change station to 89.9. Call my wife.” The Volvo understands it all. There is no need for specific keywords or format.
We especially appreciate the scroll button for Drive Mode – Eco, Comfort and Dynamic; the scrolling action is far better suited for blind operation. In most other equivalent models from the Germans, one has to locate the correct button amongst many buttons, and cycle through the various modes.
Behind, leg and shoulder room is ample but intrusion from the transmission tunnel is quite significant, creating some amount of discomfort for the middle rear passenger.
Driving Experience
This is going to be controversial, but we are going to lay it out as it is. The XC60 drives better than a
BMW X5
 that we recently sampled. Of course, we have to admit that the X5 is an older product, and being a tall SUV it drives nothing like say an X6 or even an X3, so the bar isn’t as high as you would expect.
A better comparison would be the latest
G01 generation X3
. We have yet to try the all-new X3 on our local roads but our colleague Eric has driven it in Portugal and has many great things to say about it. But as the X5 is a higher range product than both the X3 and XC60, age aside, it is still a very strong validation for the XC60.
Volvo’s chassis engineers describe the XC60’s dynamic character as having the qualities of ‘inspired performance.’ What it means is that the Volvo doesn’t pretend to be racy, at least not in a GTI-like or BMW M manner, but it is surefooted enough to inspire the driver to live more, to go out and drive more, enjoy the outdoors with your friends family. Volvo's definition of driving pleasure involves not just the driver but also friends and family. The Volvo doesn’t pretend to be a BMW, it doesn’t need to be. It’s uniquely different, adding Scandinavian flavour of the same dish - and we enjoyed Volvo’s interpretation just as much.
So if it's better than a BMW X5, as good if not better than an X3, where does this leave the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class? The Volvo's transmission is certainly more responsive than Mercedes-Benz's, and Volvo's engine is both more refined and more eager. Short of an AMG 43 series model, the Mercedes-Benz is just gutless when compared to a Volvo T6, or even a T5, let alone a T8.
Earlier last year, we had the opportunity to sample a T6 twincharged variant on Spanish highways around Barcelona. Ever since Volkswagen have given up on twincharging, Volvo is now the only car maker to produce twincharged engines.
As before, the twincharged Drive-E engine performed flawlessly; despite employing two methods of forced induction, the engine pulled smoothly in traffic, exhibiting none of the jerky on-off boost behaviour experienced in twincharged Volkswagen engines.
In T6 tune, 320 hp and 400 Nm pull this 2.1 tonne SUV from 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds - so unless your BMW or Mercedes-Benz says M or AMG, it is prudent to yield to the Volvo in the highway hierarchy.
The T6 that we sampled in Spain won’t be made available in Malaysia, as we are getting the T5 and T8. The entry-level T5 pushes out 254 hp/350 Nm T5 for a 0-100 km/h time of 6.8 seconds while the ridiculously powerful T8 produces 407 hp and 640 Nm for a 0-100 km/h time of 5.3 seconds. Just for comparison, the Porsche Macan S pushes out 340 hp, but goes from 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds thanks to its lighter kerb weight. The Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 pumps out 367 hp but out accelerates the heavier plug-in hybrid Volvo, sprinting from 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.
In keeping with Volvo’s relaxed, effortless performance character, the steering wheel is light but precise. Changing to Drive Mode to Dynamic stiffens it slightly but not by much.
Off the highway and on to the twisty countryside roads, the XC60 is surprisingly agile. It changes direction fast and confidently, but you are still aware of its heft. There is no disguising that this is still an SUV - but for an all-weather family SUV with a Volvo badge, its dynamic character comes as a surprise, in a good way.
One of the highlights of the XC60 is the Pilot Assist semi-autonomous driving feature. Engage it and you can briefly let go of the steering wheel. The car’s complex set of camera and milimetre wave radar will read the lane markings and presence of objects around it and steer the vehicle accordingly. Current regulations don’t allow the function to operate for any more than 15 seconds so at most, you can only engage it while you grab something from your bag.
Trusting the computer to drive is a bit surreal but the future of autonomous driving is coming faster than you think. It’s not perfect yet, as there were moments of uncertainty when entering and exiting a dark tunnel on a bright sunny day, with the car’s steering showing some nervousness as the camera copes with the sudden change in contrast. However, never once did the car veer off its lane, even when entering/exiting a tunnel in a bend.
Comfort
At speeds, the Volvo is uncharacteristically quiet, even during short bursts where we momentarily hit 160 km/h. Our test car had air suspension on both the front and rear axle, riding on 19-inch wheels, and the ride quality was faultless. Its highway composure is right up there with the top-league German marques.
Air suspension-equipped models have pressurised tanks under the boot floor.
And did we mention that the seats are designed with input from Swedish orthopedic surgeons?
Conclusion
The 90 series Volvo models have set the tone for Volvo’s re-emergence as a strong contender in the premium segment. The XC60 will spearhead the next step in Volvo’s revolution on its mid-size 60 series models.
As a product, the XC60 is superior to an equivalent BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, or Lexus in nearly every objective aspect. The car is ready for the big leagues. The question now is whether is the big league progressive enough to acknowledge the revolution that is playing out right outside their golf club's car park?
A more detailed review will follow once we’ve sampled the XC60 on Malaysian roads.


Audi A3 Carbon Edition For Malaysia? Limited To Just 30 Units

*Image above for illustration purposes only, not reflective of actual car
We’re awaiting further confirmation, but it looks like there’s a new
Audi

A3
 special edition that’s quietly being introduced in Malaysia.
Called the A3 Carbon Edition, a banner and a few info bites of the special model have just popped up on Audi’s local website, which also states that the variant will be limited to just 30 units!
No prices have been revealed just yet, and as mentioned, we’re waiting for an update from our friends over at Audi Malaysia. For now, here’s all we’ve got for you.
The Audi A3 Carbon Edition is said to add several special equipment upgrades (as you can see in the above image), many of which turn the exterior of the car into a far more aggressive-looking four-door sedan. Exterior body colour, however, will be limited to just a Glacier White.
It’s also not stated which engine variant Audi is using for this special model, so it’s anyone’s guess for now between the 1.4 TFSI and the 1.8 TFSI (our guesstimates are on it being the 1.4 TFSI).
Here’s what you can look forward to (kit-wise) additionally from the A3 Carbon Edition:
Front spoiler, glossy black
Audi exclusive black styling package
Tailgate spoiler, carbon
5-arm rotor design wheels, black matt, 18
Rear apron, glossy black
Comfort key
Exterior mirror housings, carbon
Front + rear parking aid
Side sills, glossy black
Sports seat with Alcantara
Currently, only two variants of the Audi A3 is available in Malaysia, one of which being the A3 1.4 TFSI which prices start from RM180k (OTR without insurance), the other the 1.8 TFSI – its prices starting from RM238k (OTR without insurance).
Stay tuned until we can uncover more details, or
check out Audi Malaysia’s website
 for yourselves.


BMW Group Malaysia Announces Extended Warranty Program For Their Plug-In Hybrid Batteries

For luxury car buyers in Malaysia, the plug-in hybrid vehicle (or PHEV) has been a highly attractive proposition. Favourable taxation and incentives from the government mean that these models are usually significantly cheaper than their more conventional counterparts, and in the case of BMW Malaysia it has led to the sale of many units of the BMW 330e, X5 xDrive 40e, 530e, 740Le, and of course the MINI Countryman PHEV.

But as far as ownership of a hybrid vehicle goes, there’s always the looming question of battery lifespan. Older hybrid models that were introduced to our market used to suffer from battery degradation issues over the course of ownership, and when it came time to replace the battery it was an extremely painful bill that owners had to face.

Since then, companies have started to offer longer and longer warranties specifically for the battery component of a hybrid vehicle, and BMW Group Malaysia is adding to this with an additional 2 year, 60,000 km warranty for the battery. The price for this stands at RM 2,200 for every PHEV model they sell, with the exception of the 740Le which has the extended warranty for RM 7,600.

If you select the package, it gives you total coverage for up to 8 years and 160,000 km – whichever comes first – which is usually well within the range of a Malaysian’s ownership tenure for a car. It’s definitely a welcome reassurance for those who are running these PHEVs on a daily basis where mileage and usage can rack up very quickly.

The PHEV Battery Warranty Programme is available from now until 31 st December 2020. To learn more, visit
https://bit.ly/BMWMY8YearWarranty
.


CKD 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 200, C 250 Price Revealed, From RM270k

Brought to our attention by Carlist.my reader Weng, it looks like we don’t have to wait on
Mercedes-Benz
 Malaysia (MBM) to announced prices for its locally-assembled W 205 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class variants.
First launched in Malaysia as CBU (fully imported) units from South Africa, the all-new W 205 made its debut here at a starting price of RM286k for the C 200 Avantgarde, and RM315k for the C 250 Exclusive.
And as if those figures weren’t competitive enough, given the high value-for-money equipment and features, both locally-assembled C-Class variants will now see RM16k and RM15k price reductions. Here’s the new price list (both without insurance):
C-Class C 200 Avantgarde: RM269,888
C-Class C 250 Exclusive
: RM299,888
How we’ve managed to get the new prices above? Well, as mentioned, it was brought to our attention by reader Weng, who spotted the new figures on Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s local website, under its “Malaysia My Second Home” programme. The local-government-backed initiative offers non-Malaysians special benefits such as excise duty and sales tax exemptions on the purchase of the C- and E-Class models, amongst other benefits.
*Check out our Full Review of the Mercedes-Benz C 250 Exclusive
But alongside the duty and tax exemptions, the new prices have been indicated, inclusive of GST, for private registration. The middle column shows the special Malaysia My Second Home prices, and the third, the envious savings you could have under this programme.
A quick chat with an MBM representative revealed that the prices are accurate to what they will unveil soon enough, and that the car won’t be specified all that differently to what we’ve seen available to the imported C 200 and C 250 variants.


Europe-Focused New Gen Nissan March Spotted In ASEAN

The K13 Nissan March was heavily engineered, designed, and manufactured in Thailand to maximize the incentives given by the Thai government back in 2010. The March hatchback was even exported back to Japan, Nissan’s home country.
However, the simple, bulbous design of the fourth generation Nissan March didn’t stand the test of time and consumer preference. Sales dwindled, with the Europeans never really warmed up to the Eco-car focused fourth generation Micra (the March was known as Micra there).
While the March was not sold in Malaysia, its sedan-sibling, the Almera, was much better accepted around the region, including Malaysia. Both vehicles are built on Nissan’s ‘V-platform’ which means they share pretty much the same underbody components (wire harness, electronics, air conditioning system, engines, brakes, and suspension).
In 2017, Nissan Europe introduced the fifth generation Micra that was designed and developed for the more discerning European market. It is currently being built at the Renault plant in Flins, France.
Phrases like “agile and confident drive” and “optimized positions of the pedals and shift lever” were heavily used by executives in Europe, and these intrinsic values are against the targets of an Eco-car in Thailand and the ASEAN region.
An eagled-eye road user in Thailand
 has spotted a fifth-generation March/Micra, and one might think this could just be an enthusiast importing the sexy looking Nissan Micra into Thailand. The scoop has also been shared by folks at Indonesia's
AutonetMagz.com
, another market that sold the March hatchback.
However, with just the brand and model name emblems taped up, this certainly gives a positive impression that Nissan Motor Thailand is evaluating the fifth generation for future sales in Thailand and perhaps even the ASEAN region.
When the new Micra was first introduced, it was offered with two petrol and one diesel powertrain, all paired with 5-speed manual transmissions:
Petrol, three-cylinder, 0.9L, turbocharged, 90 hp / 140 Nm
Petrol, three-cylinder, 1.0L, naturally aspirated, 71 hp / 95 Nm
Diesel, four-cylinder, 1.5L, turbocharged, 90 hp / 220 Nm
This month, customers in Europe will have access to another three powertrain options in the new Micra, including a new CVT-type automatic transmission, which itself is highly in demand by the ASEAN consumers.
New Petrol, three-cylinder, 1.0L, turbocharged, 100 hp / 144 Nm, CVT automatic transmission  (or Manual transmission, with torque values bumped up to 160 Nm)
New Petrol, three-cylinder, 1.0L, turbocharged, 117 hp / 180 Nm, six-speed manual transmission
With the high preference of ASEAN consumers demanding self-shifting transmissions, could this also spell the arrival of new turbocharged powertrains for the upcoming next-generation Nissan Almera, itself based heavily on the ‘V-platform‘ that is used in both the fourth and fifth generation Nissan March models?
Let’s hope so!


2017 All-New Honda CR-V, Expect Increase In Price

The all-new 2017 Honda CR-V is expected to arrive in Indonesia real soon, as Indonesian registration prices have
surfaced
.
A total of three variants are expected to launch in Indonesia, a lone 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine and two variants of the 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo. Both engines are mated to Honda's Earth Dreams Technology CVT-type automatic.
Below are the outgoing models' registration prices :
CR-V 2.0 2WD MT - IDR 309 million
CR-V 2.0 2WD AT - IDR 317 million
CR-V 2.4 2WD AT - IDR 343 million
CR-V 2.4 2WD AT Prestige - IDR 373 million
In comparison, below are the new 2017 Honda CR-V's prices:
CR-V 2.0 CVT - IDR 329 million
CR-V 1.5 TC CVT - IDR 361 million
CR-V 1.5 TC CVT Prestige - IDR 399 million
Based on the price, we can see that prices in Indonesia could see an increase of up to 7% over the outgoing model. The outgoing model retails for IDR 373 million, whilst the all-new model is expected to retail for IDR 399 million. Apart from that, the prices mentioned are also devoid of Indonesia's on-the-road costs, which could add another IDR 128 million on top of that price.
Though the price jump is significant, Honda Indonesia is expected to introduce Honda Sensing to the all-new CR-V, which includes Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. On top of that, the Indonesia-assembled units are also expected to receive electronic parking brake, replacing the traditional foot-operated brake. The fancy button-type gear selector won't find its way to Indonesian buyers, as that is exclusive to the diesel-powered CR-V.
As for us, the 2017 Honda CR-V is expected to arrive some time this year. Prices are unknown at this point of time, but we believe Honda Malaysia could apply EEV incentives for the upcoming model, which hopefully can soften the price gap.


Locally-Assembled (CKD) Proton X70 Targeted For October 2019

It looks like the Proton X70 will continue to remain imported from China for many more months, as local assembly will only commence at Proton’s Tanjung Malim plant in October 2019.
Speaking to Bernama yesterday, Proton Edar CEO Datuk Abdul Rashid Musa said the Tanjung Malim plant is currently being upgraded with an investment of RM 1.2 billion, and that the line to produce the X70 will be ready in October 2019.
Until then, the Proton X70 will be imported completely built-up (CBU) from partner Geely Holding's plant in Baoji, China, using Approved Permits (APs) secured from the government.
We don’t expect any changes in prices between the imported X70 and the locally-assembled ones, although there could be some adjustments in features and trim materials to reflect their local sourcing.
The plant is set to become a right-hand drive production hub for the Proton X70, as well as future Geely-derived Proton models but in the near term, the plant’s focus will to meet local demands first. Export to neighbouring countries of Thailand and
Indonesia
 have been mentioned but nothing has been formalized yet.


New Toyota Avanza Launched In Malaysia – New Dual VVT-i Engine, From RM69k

The seven-seater Toyota Avanza has been given a mid-life update and it now comes with a choice of two new Dual VVT-i engine – 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre petrol, both from the NR engine family.
On-the-road prices with insurance are as below:
Avanza 1.5S Automatic – RM 80,810
Avanza 1.5G Automatic – RM 78,477
Avanza 1.5E Automatic- RM 75,787
Avanza 1.3E Manual – RM69,072
As before, the seven-seater Avanza is imported from Daihatsu’s plant in Indonesia, but compared to the
Indonesian-market Avanza
, ours get a different front bumper (different housing for the front fog lamps) and a different tailgate.
Toyota says the new NR-series Dual VVT-i engines, which are equipped with variable valve timing feature on both intake and exhaust valves, are 5 to 15 percent percent more economical (depending on road conditions and driving habits) than the previous VVT-i (intake valve only) engine.
Noise and vibration from the engine is also claimed to be lower than before, thanks to increased use of sound-dampening materials.
Power output has also been increased slightly. The 1.5-litre model now makes 2PS more power at the same engine speed, to 105 P at 6,000 rpm. Torque remains the same, at 136 Nm but it is achieved 200 rpm earlier, at 4,200 rpm.
The smaller 1.3-litre unit unit produces 6 PS more – 97 PS at 6,000 rpm while torque is up by 4 Nm and is achieved 200 rpm lower, totalling 121 Nm at 4,200 rpm.
The 1.5-litre model is only available with a 4-speed automatic transmission while the 1.3-litre model is only available with a 5-speed manual.
Standard safety features on all variants include ABS and EBD, dual front airbags, and ISOFIX for the second row seas.


Harga Alat Ganti Kereta Naik – Pembekal Kawal Harga

Masalah gangguan rantaian bekalan peringkat global telah menyebabkan harga
alat ganti kenderaan
 meningkat.

Peningkatan harga ini bukan sahaja memberi kesan kepada pengguna, malah kepada pengusaha bengkel juga.

*Kredit infografik: Harian Metro

Harga Alat Ganti Naik

Berdasarkan Laporan Harian Metro, seperti mana barangan keperluan dan runcit yang meningkat, tidak terkecuali alat ganti kenderaan.

Minyak enjin
 yang sebelum ini boleh didapati di bengkel pada harga bawah RM100 kini meningkat 20% kepada RM120 sejak awal tahun ini.

Menurut seorang pengusaha bengkel, mereka terpaksa menaikkan harga upah minimum RM10 bagi mengimbangi kenaikan harga barang yang ditetapkan oleh pembekal.

Walaupun rata-rata pelanggan mengeluh, namun mereka tidak mampu berbuat apa-apa memandangkan alat ganti serta minyak enjin perlu
ditukar
apabila tiba masanya.

Ada juga bengkel yang memberi pilihan alternatif barangan alat ganti daripada jenama lain pada harga yang lebih rendah namun dengan kualiti sama bagi memastikan pelanggan mereka tidak terbeban dan tidak melebihi bajet mereka.

Harga Minyak Enjin Naik 3 Kali Tahun Ini

Sementara itu, seorang pengarah urusan di sebuah bengkel pula berkata harga minyak enjin meningkat kerana kilang menghasilkan bahan adaptif untuk minyak enjin itu yang terletak di Texas, Amerika Syarikat (AS) ditutup.

Peningkatan ini juga disebabkan oleh peningkatan kos bahan mentah dan kos logistik di seluruh dunia serta pandemik COVID-19 yang menyebabkan banyak pihak terkesan.

Tambahnya, berlaku juga masalah birokrasi membabitkan harga daripada pembekal alat ganti kepada peniaga baru berbanding peniaga lama. Katanya, pembekal juga melihat rekod dan komitmen pembelian daripada pengusaha bengkel untuk menawarkan harga serta kemudahan pembayaran lebih baik juga mudah.

Sediakan Alat Ganti Sendiri, Bayar Upah Sahaja

Dalam menangani peningkatan kos alat ganti kenderaan, ramai juga yang bertindak untuk menyelenggara kereta di bengkel luar setelah tamat tempoh jaminan daripada pengeluar kerana harga yang ditawarkan lebih berpatutan berbanding pusat servis rasmi.

Ada yang memilih untuk membeli alat ganti sendiri daripada pembekal dan hanya mengupah pekerja bengkel untuk memasangnya. Kelebihannya, pelanggan boleh memilih sendiri alat ganti dan produk yang diinginkan berbanding di bengkel yang sudah dibekalkan dengan jenama tertentu selain dijual pada harga tetap.

Meskipun pusat servis rasmi menawarkan alat ganti tulen namun sebahagian pengguna menghantar ke bengkel luar kerana ingin berjimat cermat dalam keadaan ekonomi sekarang.

Bagaimana pula dengan kos servis kereta di tempat anda? Tidak mengejutkan sekiranya ia semakin meningkat, tetapi berapa banyak naiknya?


Google Updates Android Auto With Dark Theme

Google has revealed the redesigned Android Auto during the 2019 Google I/O, now with a new dark theme and improved usability.
First introduced five years ago, this update is perhaps the biggest overhaul done to Google’s in-car platform, as Google has redesigned Android Auto from the ground-up.
For starters, Google has said that starting Android Auto will be more seamless. At the moment, drivers still need to manually resume their songs once Android Auto starts, but the updated version will continue playing songs the moment the car is started. Drivers can just tap on a suggested location or use the “Hey Google” command to navigate to a new place.
Then there’s the revamped launcher that houses all your compatible apps, making it much easier to launch your favourite app. In the outgoing version of Android Auto, drivers had to select the app they wanted via the navigation bar, depending on the app category (navigation, music, and calls)
Then there’s the revamped navigation bar, which can display turn-by-turn navigation or take incoming calls within the same screen. Google has also improved the notification system on the new version of Android Auto, making it easier to answer a call or reply a message.
Last but certainly not the least is the new dark theme with colourful accents and new fonts that bestows the new version of Android Auto with improved readability.
Google has not revealed when the updated version of Android Auto will go live, but did say that it will happen ‘later this summer’.


All-New 2018 F90 BMW M5 Debuts - 600 HP, 750 Nm, M xDrive AWD

The all-new 2018 BMW M5 has just been unveiled by the company after numerous teasers and spyshots. For the first time ever, the BMW M5 will be all-wheel drive, courtesy of the company's newly-developed M xDrive system.
The 2018 BMW M5's engine is a thoroughly reworked version of its predecessor's 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8, including newly-developed turbochargers, improved oil pan and a new oil supply system with a variable map-controlled pump. On top of that, the engine in the 2018 M5 receives modified cross-bank exhaust manifolds and a Helmholtz resonator between the two exhaust silencers.
Together, the engine outputs 600 hp between 5,600 to 6,700 rpm, while the peak torque of 750 Nm is available from just 1,800 rpm all the way up to 5,600 rpm. This marks a 40 hp and 70 Nm increase over the model it replaces. Transmission-wise, the F90 M5 replaces its predecessor's seven-speed dual clutch 'box with ZF's famed 8HP 8-speed torque converter automatic complete with M-specific software. From a standstill, the BMW M5 hits the 100 km/h mark in just 3.4 seconds.
A major talking point of the new F90 M5 is its new M xDrive all-wheel drive system. The rear-biased system operates on an on-demand basis, driving the rear wheels most of the time, only sending power to the front as and when additional traction is needed.
The system is also calibrated to allow a few degrees of slip for sideways action. In conjunction with BMW's DSC system, drivers can adjust the threshold of slip before electronic intervention kicks in. There is also the option of locking the driveline to RWD mode with stability control switched off. Warning - only for experts in controlled conditions.
Working hand-in-hand with the new M xDrive system is BMW's DSC system with several selectable modes:
DSC + 4WD Mode - Allows certain amount of slip at the rear wheels when accelerating out of a corner for better agility.
DSC + 4WD Sport Mode (M Dynamic Mode) - More torque is sent to the rear wheels with the amount of permissible rear wheel slip is increased, allowing for controlled drifts.
For track junkies, the drive modes with the DSC system can be switched off, with the highlight being the pure rear-wheel-drive model (2WD). This mode is designed for drivers to fully experience what the BMW M5 has to offer with no electronic control systems to hold the car back.
As standard, the 2018 BMW M5 comes with 275/40R19 tires up front and 285/40R19 tires at the rear, wrapping 19-inch five-double-spoke Orbit Grey alloy wheels all round. Optionally, customers can choose 20-inch seven-double-spoke wheels in black or polished black. BMW says that all the tires are ZR speed rated, suitable for the new M5's 305 km/h top speed with M Driver's Package. The standard BMW M5 maxes out at 250 km/h.
Other handling components include the BMW M compound brakes with six piston callipers fitted as standard, with M carbon ceramic brakes available as an option.
Visually, the 2018 BMW M5 receives a redesigned front bumper with larger air intakes for better cooling. That aside, BMW has utilized aluminium for the side panels with BMW's signature M gills and front bonnet in order to shave some weight. Other M5-specific bits include the side skirts, M rear skirt and M rear spoiler. Unlike the regular G30 5 Series, the high performance M5 does not receive the air curtain vents at the sides of the front bumper. The signature side gills are also positioned higher than the vanilla 5 Series.
Further BMW M5-specific hardware can be found inside, like the digital instrument cluster with M-specific design, sports seats and M-specific heads-up display. The highlight of the 2018 BMW M5's interior is the two red M1 and M2 buttons next to the paddle shifters on the steering wheel, allowing drivers to configure two individual setups for the M5, including selection of M xDrive, DSC, engine, transmission plus damper and steering characteristics. The buttons can also alter the appearance of M view in the HUD. Optionally, customers can opt for the BMW M multifunction racing-style bucket seats with integral head restraints and an illuminated M5 emblem.
For the early birds, BMW is offering the 2018 M5 with the option of a "First Edition" model, limited to just 400 units worldwide. Production of the BMW M5 First Edition will start in spring 2018 and is expected to continue until June 2018 at the latest. The BMW M5 First Edition will carry a €19,500 premium over the regular M5.
The BMW M5 First Edition will feature an exclusive colour called Frozen Dark Red Metallic, with Shadow Line trim that covers the kidney grille, M gills and four tailpipes in high-gloss black. Unlike the regular M5, the M5 First Edition will receive 20-inch seven-double-spoke alloy wheels in black, as standard. Inside, the BMW M5 First Edition gets a plaque on the centre console with the car's production number and multifunction BMW M seats.
Those interested can place an order for the 2018 BMW M5 from September 2017, with deliveries expected to start in spring 2018.


This Is How The Honda E Production Version Will Look Like

All set to make its official public debut at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show very soon, Honda has unveiled the first official images of the production version of its new Honda e electric vehicle (EV). The car is the next step towards Honda’s commitment to making 100% of its European automobile sales electrified by 2025.
Developed with a focus on simplicity in design and usability, the Honda e features clean external lines that are accentuated by the Side Camera Mirror System that replaces conventional side view mirrors with compact cameras, providing live images to two six-inch screens inside the vehicle. The car also comes with pop-out door handles that provide a seamless look.
Inside, a next-generation five screen full-width digital dashboard and connected infotainment system are incorporated within a relaxing and modern passenger cabin that uses subtle, contemporary materials.
The largest area of the Honda e’s full-width digital dashboard is occupied by dual 12.3-inch LCD touchscreens. Connected services and applications accessed via the touchscreen interface can also be activated using voice commands to engage with the Honda Personal Assistant service.
The unique Honda Personal Assistant is activated by saying, “OK Honda”, followed by the question or instruction. Machine learning enables the technology to develop a greater understanding of an individuals’ voice over time, in order to deliver more accurate responses.
Powering the Honda e is a high-power electric motor available with two power outputs of 136 PS and 154 PS, with 315 Nm of maximum torque.
The 35.5kWh battery is one of the most compact in its class yet delivers a range of up to 220 km from a single charge, perfect for every day urban commuting.
A fast-charging capability also allows recharge to 80% capacity in 30 minutes. On the road, the car delivers a responsive and fun experience, with the powerful electric motor driving the rear wheels for a sporty and connected feel.
Away from the car, Honda e owners can enjoy the peace-of-mind of being able to stay connected to their vehicle remotely through the My Honda+ smartphone application.
The Honda e is also accessible using a digital key, allowing the car to be locked and unlocked using only the smartphone application.
In terms of performance, the Honda e can accelerate from a standing start to 100km/h in approximately 8 seconds.
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Volkswagen's Electric Race Car Is The New King of Pikes Peak

Volkswagen and the
I.D. R Pikes Peak
 have made history at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb as the electric car has not only broke the previous record for electric vehicles, but also bettered Sébastien Loeb’s all-time record in a 3.2-litre twin-turbo Peugeot 208, by a full 16 seconds.
Piloted by French racer Romain Dumas, the new record time of 7:57.148 is now top of the list of Pikes Peak champions, which includes acclaimed drivers such as Loeb, Walter Röhrl, Michèle Mouton, Stig Blomqvist, Nobuhiro 'Monster' Tajima, Rod Millen, and also his son Rhys Millen.
Dumas also completed the 20 km long hill climb course which comprises 156 corners, in just one attempt.
Capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.25 seconds, which is faster than Formula 1 and Formula E cars, the Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak, which weighs less than 1,100 kilograms, is powered by two electric motors, generating a system capacity of 680 hp.
Volkswagen also struck out in a new direction when it came to charging technology – the goal being to charge the car as quickly as possible with minimum environmental impact.
Since generators were available only at the foot of Pikes Peak, VW had to ensure that they were able to fully charge the car in under 20 minutes in case the race was suspended.
“We exceeded even our own high expectations with the result. Since this week’s tests, we have known that it was possible to break the all-time record. For it to come off, everything had to come together perfectly – from the technology to the driver. And the weather had to play ball too,” said Dumas.


New Toyota 2S Centre Opens In Pandan Indah, Selangor

UMW
Toyota
 Motor recently opened its brand new 2S Centre in Pandan Indah, Selangor, which caters to customers looking for a full range of after-sales services.

The facility located at Lot 63993, Off Jalan Pandan Indah, Kawasan Perindustrian Ringan, Ampang Baru Tambahan, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, occupies a built up area of 38,800 square feet, with authorised dealer, Wing Hin Motor Sdn Bhd being the operator.

Toyota customers in the Pandan Indah and Ampang area will benefit from the facilities found in the new 2S centre, which include more than 20 work bays, with the capacity to service around 100 vehicles or more per day. 30 personnel also form the workforce at the service centre to accommodate the needs of customers.

While their vehicles are being serviced, a waiting lounge with amenities that include free Wi-Fi are at their disposal as well.

For those seeking to make an appointment with the new 2S service centre, do contact Wing Hin Motor Sdn Bhd, Pandah Indah at 03-4291 8333.


Kepada yang tidak tahu urusan tukar nama hak milik kenderaan, urusan ini tidaklah seleceh yang anda sangka. Dengan menuruti beberapa langkah penting yang diperlukan oleh pihak
Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ)
, urusan anda akan boleh diselesaikan tanpa menunggu masa yang lama!

Cara Tukar Nama Kereta/ Hak Milik Kenderaan Melalui JPJ

Pertama sekali, penting untuk anda menukar nama hak milik kenderaan sekiranya anda bercadang untuk menjual kereta tersebut sebagai
kereta terpakai
. Sekiranya anda melakukan proses urusan jual beli kereta tanpa menggunakan khidmat orang tengah, penting untuk anda lakukan proses tukar nama ini secara sendiri. Bukan apa, kelak kereta itu disaman atau digunakan dalam aktiviti jenayah, nama anda juga yang sangkut.

Seperti yang kami sebutkan tadi, urusan penukaran hak milik ini tidaklah susah sekiranya anda tahu apa yang perlu dilakukan. Anda perlu hadir ke JPJ bagi melakukan proses ini. Walau bagaimanapun, pemilik asal serta pembeli tidak perlu hadir ke JPJ secara serentak. Proses ini dijalankan melalui Pengesahan Biometrik yang menggunakan sistem pengecaman cap jari. Berikut merupakan panduan pertukaran hak milik kenderaan secara sukarela melalui JPJ.

Cara-cara tukar nama kereta secara sukarela melalui JPJ

1. Kepada pemilik asal kenderaan yang ingin menjual kenderaan kepada pemilik baru, pastikan hutang kereta sudah dilangsaikan.

2. Buat pemeriksaan kereta di
Puspakom
.

Pemeriksaan boleh dilakukan oleh pemilik baru atau pemilik asal.

Buat temujanji dengan Puspakom terlebih dahulu bagi memudahkan urusan.

Boleh buat pilihan untuk buat pemeriksaan di Pejabat Puspakom atau minta pasukan bergerak datang ke rumah.

Jika pemeriksaan dilakukan di Puspakom, anda hanya perlu mengisi borang B5 dan tunggu sehingga proses pemeriksaan kenderaan selesai.

Pastikan anda membawa Mykad dan geran asal atau Sijil Pemilikan Kenderaan (VOC) ketika pemeriksaan

Kos pemeriksaan kenderaan boleh dirujuk di laman web rasmi Puspakom.

3. Urusan di JPJ bagi pemilik asal

Pemilik asal perlu hadir ke JPJ.

Bawa Mykad.

Isi Borang Penyata Pertukaran Milikan Kenderaan Motor Secara Sukarela Oleh Pemunya Berdaftar (JPJ K3) kepada pemilik baru.

Maklumat yang perlu di isi dalam borang adalah nama, no Mykad dan alamat pemilik asal dan pemilik baru.

Pihak JPJ akan mengambil cap jari biometrik.

JPJ akan mengeluarkan slip menunjukkan anda telah selesai urusan thumbprint tukar hak milik kenderaan.

Slip tersebut perlu diserahkan kepada pemilik baru.

4. Urusan di JPJ bagi pemilik baru

Setelah pemilik asal selesai thumbprint di JPJ bagi urusan tukar hak milik, road tax serta insurans kereta akan terbatal secara serta merta.

Oleh itu, pemilik baru dinasihatkan untuk memperbaharui insurans terlebih dahulu di atas nama sendiri.

Jika insurans telah diperbaharui, pemilik baru boleh perbaharui road tax baru.

JPJ akan keluarkan VOC baharu yang telah ditukar hak milik.

Pemilik baru juga perlu mengisi Borang Penyata Pertukaran Milikan Kenderaan Motor Secara Sukarela Oleh Pemunya Berdaftar (JPJ K3) seperti pemilik asal.

Apa yang perlu dibawa ketika berurusan di JPJ?

*Kredit foto: Harian Metro

Bagi pemilik asal:

Kad Pengenalan (MyKad)

Geran asal kenderaan atau Sijil Pemilikan Kenderaan (VOC)

Bagi pemilik baru:

Kad Pengenalan (MyKad)

Geran asal kenderaan atau Sijil Pemilikan Kenderaan (VOC)

Laporan pemeriksaan Puspakom yang asal

Slip thumbprint pemilik asal

Syarat am tukar hak milik kenderaan

1. Pemilik asal kereta dan pembeli hendaklah hadir sendiri untuk membuat pengesahan cap jari secara biometrik di JPJ.

2. Wakil hanya boleh dilantik bagi pihak pemilik berdaftar atau pemilik baharu (pembeli) bagi kenderaan selain milik persendirian individu.

3. Antara dokumen asas yang perlu disediakan oleh pemilik asal serta pembeli:

Pengesahan identiti individu: Dokumen pengenalan diri seperti MyKad, MyTentera, MyPR atau passport.

Pengesahan identiti Kerajaan / Bank / Syarikat Kewangan / Insurans / Pertubuhan /  Koperasi / Syarikat Sendirian Berhad / Syarikat Berhad / Perniagaan Milikan Tunggal / Perniagaan Perkongsian / Badan Berkanun / Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan / Kedutaan / Pesuruhjaya Tinggi / Konsulat / Pertubuhan Antarabangsa seperti:

Salinan Borang 49 (WAJIB)

Salinan Resolusi / Minit Mesyuarat Berkenaan Persetujuan Penjualan Kenderaan

Borang 9 Atau Borang 13 yang disahkan oleh setiausaha syarikat atau Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) (Mana-Mana Yang Berkenaan)

Salinan Borang D yang disahkan SSM

Apa-apa dokumen lain yang berkaitan pengesahan Identiti (Yang Berkaitan)

Surat Persetujuan Penjualan Kenderaan Motor

Jika kereta tersebut bukan hak milik persendirian individu, surat rasmi lantikan wakil hendaklah dibawa bersama oleh wakil dan syarat di Syarat Am nombor 1 juga terpakai ke atas wakil.

Borang JPJK3 yang lengkap diisi.

Perakuan pendaftaran kenderaan motor.

4. Tiada sekatan kepada urusniaga tukar hak milik seperti rekod tuntutan hak milik oleh syarikat kewangan, rekod cukai kastam yang belum diselesaikan, rekod senarai hitam dan sebagainya.

5. Kenderaan motor kecuali motosikal hendaklah dibawa untuk pemeriksaan di PUSPAKOM.

6. Permit kenderaan perdagangan bagi pemilik asal berdaftar telah dibatalkan terlebih dahulu.

7. Fi dibayar seperti yang ditetapkan.

Syarat Khas / Dokumen Khas Untuk Tukar Hak Milik Kenderaan

1. Pemilik berdaftar yang berada di luar negara:

Salinan passport yang disahkan oleh Kedutaan Malaysia di mana pemilik berdaftar berada.

Akuan persetujuan penjualan yang ditandatangani oleh pemilik berdaftar dihadapan dan disahkan oleh pegawai Kedutaan Malaysia di mana pemilik berdaftar berada.

2. Pemilik berdaftar yang tidak dapat dikesan atau tidak dapat dihubungi:

Perintah Mahkamah

3. Kenderaan milik syarikat / perkongsian yang telah digulungkan / dalam proses pembubaran yang diuruskan oleh Receivers and Managers / Liquidators:

Surat persetujuan penjualan kenderaan

Salinan borang 59 yang disahkan oleh SSM

Salinan borang 70 yang disahkan oleh SSM

Salinan borang 72 yang disahkan oleh SSM

4. Kenderaan Perdagangan

Khusus untuk kenderaan off-road , kenderaan tersebut hendaklah menjalani Pemeriksaan Khas (B2) di Puspakom terlebih dahulu.

Khusus untuk kenderaan jentera / kenderaan bomba / trak tunda / kenderaan mayat hendaklah menjalani pemeriksaan awalan PG11A / PG13B.

Surat pembatalan permit / surat kelulusan ubahsyarat oleh SPAD / LPKP / Kementerian Pelancongan.

Surat tawaran kelulusan lesen atau surat kelulusan ubahsyarat.

Borang JPJK1 yang lengkap diisi sekiranya kenderaan motor akan beroperasi sebagai decontrolled.

Borang JPJK11 yang lengkap diisi sekiranya kenderaan motor akan beroperasi sebagai off-road.

Salinan surat pengecualian daripada Perbendaharaan / MITI / kastam yang disahkan (jika berkenaan).

Tukar Hak Milik Kereta Sekiranya Pemilik Meninggal Munia

Waris terdekat hanya boleh memperbaharui cukai jalan pemilik kenderaan yang telah meninggal dunia sebanyak sekali sahaja untuk tempoh enam bulan. Selepas tempoh enam bulan berlalu, maka cukai jalan ini tidak lagi boleh diperbaharui oleh waris. Sebaliknya, waris perlu segera melakukan permohonan pertukaran milikan terhadap kenderaan tersebut bagi memperbaharui cukai jalan di atas nama waris. Oleh itu, waris dinasihatkan untuk segera melaksanakan urusan tukar nama ini bagi mengelak sebarang isu atau kesulitan di masa hadapan setelah cukai jalan tamat.

Bagi melancarkan urusan ini, waris atau pemohon dinasihatkan untuk hadir sendiri ke JPJ. Sekiranya pemohon ingin menghantar wakil bagi pihak mereka, pemohon perlu menyediakan maklumat pengesahan identiti serta surat rasmi lantikan wakil. Bagi urusan ini, pemohon diminta untuk menyediakan dokumen khas seperti berikut:

Salinan perintah Mahkamah Tinggi yang disahkan oleh Mahkamah; atau

Salinan Surat Geran Probet yang disahkan oleh Mahkamah; atau

Salinan Surat Pentadbir Pusaka yang disahkan oleh Mahkamah; atau

Salinan Perintah Pembahagian / Perintah Pemberian Surat Kuasa Mentadbir di bawah Akta Harta Pusaka Kecil (Pembahagian)  1955 yang disahkan oleh Jabatan Ketua Pengarah Tanah dan Galian; atau

Salinan Perintah Faraid yang disahkan oleh Mahkamah Syariah;

Akuan sumpah (dibuat oleh pewaris seperti dalam perintah faraid) berkenaan penolakan harta hendaklah disertakan bersama;

Akuan sumpah hendaklah dibuat dihadapan pesuruhajaya sumpah yang berkhidmat dengan kerajaan / Majistret / Hakim;

Akuan sumpah ini hendaklah disertakan bersama apabila Perintah Faraid tidak menyatakan penama / pewaris kepada kenderaan motor milik si mati.

Salinan Jadual Tiga oleh Mahkamah Anak Negeri Sabah yang disahkan oleh Mahkamah Anak Negeri Sabah; atau

Salinan Perintah dalam bentuk Form C yang disahkan oleh Pejabat Jabatan Tanah dan Ukur Negeri Sabah.

Urusan pertukaran milikan sekiranya pemilik meninggal dunia ini menjadi lebih mudah dan lancar sekiranya kenderaan tersebut telah disenaraikan di dalam wasiat rasmi. Wasiat tersebut boleh digunakan sebagai bukti bahawa kenderaan tersebut telah diserahkan kepada waris. Tetapi, sekiranya pemilik asal telah meninggal dunia tanpa meninggalkan wasiat, permohonan boleh dibuat oleh waris di Unit Pembahagian Harta Pusaka Kecil atau Pejabat Tanah untuk mengagihkan harta pusaka bagi individu yang berhak. Untuk info lanjut mengenai penuntutan harta pusaka, anda boleh rujuk pada agensi yang berkaitan.

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Puspakom’s Premier Services Brings Personalised Vehicle Inspection To Your Doorstep

Having your vehicle checked, apart from routine inspections being part of legal requirements (hire purchase inspection, transfer of ownership, interchange of number plate), it is also good practice for ensuring a safe and well-running vehicle.
Puspakom, or Pusat Pemeriksaan Kenderaan Berkomputer, has been ramping up its efforts to bring its services to the fore of the people’s mind and making them more accessible to fit the needs and situations of as many as possible. For example, reaching areas where the nearest Puspakom centre is a long drive away.
One of their main endeavors in this regard are their newly rebranded Premier Services arm, which use a fleet of mobile units of varying size, ability and capacity, to reach customers in a more hassle-free way. Despite this, the services offered by Premier Services are identical to those found in Puspakom’s permanent centres.
Depending on your needs, an inspection unit will be dispatched to a location you can specify, whereupon the inspection will take place just as it would if you had gone to a Puspakom centre yourself.
There are three tiers to Premier Services, each with their own capabilities and number of vehicles it can cater to per visit. These include:
Mobile Inspection Unit – MIU
This is the big one, a trailer and truck that can act as a self-contained remote Puspakom inspection centre, perfect for more remote areas or to cater to the large companies that have a fleet of vehicles to inspect such as driving schools, used car dealers, freight companies, and so on. It is also the only one capable of performing remote inspections on heavy and light commercial vehicles over 5 tonnes.
With the inspection service brought to them, a substantial time and cost saving is gained. These MIUs are able to offer Special Inspections (B2), Transfer of Ownership (B5), Hire Purchase Inspection (B7), as well as Routine Inspections such as those mandated of commercial vehicles periodically.
The MIU can handle a vehicle quantity of between 40 to 100 vehicles per visit and, depending on volume, Premier Services would charge RM60 to RM100 per vehicle in addition to the individual inspection charge.
Light Mobile Unit – LMU
Next up in Puspakom’s Premier Services vehicle line-up is their LMU. All the equipment is transported via a trailer, allowing for deployment in even narrow spots.
It folds out too, much like the larger Mobile Inspection Unit trailer. When it does, it is able to handle Special Inspections (B2), Transfer of Ownership (B5), Hire Purchase Inspection (B7), and Routine Inspections.
While that list does sound identical to the MIU, the difference is that the smaller LMU is only equipped to handle inspections of vehicles below 5 tonnes. Additionally, its inspection quantity per visit is smaller, between 5 to 40 units.
Puspakom is targeting these Light Mobile Units to cater to light commercial vehicle owners, used car dealers, car rental companies, and private vehicle owners as well. Premier Services charge, depending on vehicle volume, between RM80 to RM100 per vehicle in addition to individual inspections charges.
Premier Mobile Inspection – PMI
For PMI, or Premier Mobile Inspection, Puspakom intends for these units to exclusively serve private vehicle owners that want the inspection done at a more convenient time and place of their choosing.
The personnel arrive in the van containing all the required tools and apparatus needed to perform Special Inspection (B2), Transfer of Ownership (B5), as well as Auction Inspection.
And while the PMI unit can handle the inspection of more than one vehicle, the minimum required per visit is just one. For the added convenience of a PMI unit, Premier Services charges RM100 for each car and RM50 for each motorcycle, in addition to the individual inspection charges.
Service Coverage
Puspakom has plans in place to expand the number of mobile units under Premier Services. Currently they have 17 vans in total and ready to service customers at a location of their choice. This service is only applicable in Peninsular Malaysia.
Setting Up An Appointment
Arranging for an appointment is as easy as calling Premier Services’ toll free number at
1-800-222-210
 and working out the details of when and where. Additional information can be found at
Puspakom.com.my
.


The Race For The 2016 ASEAN Car of the Year Awards

Over 100 models from 20 different brands are in the running for the most important automotive awards in the ASEAN region.
Jointly organised by individual motoring journalists from Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia – the three largest automotive markets in the region – this year’s ASEAN Car of the Year Awards (ACOTY) saw an unprecedented number of participating judges, doubling from last year’s inaugural event.
For the Malaysian category, a total of 73 vehicle models from 22 brands have been shortlisted for the final scoring.
In each country, the qualifying vehicles are scored by a panel of judges that includes not just motoring journalists from the respective countries, but also consumers participating in the largest
online automotive consumer survey
.
A panel of experts from banking and finance, insurance and warranty service providers will also be judging the vehicles on their reliability, and running costs and depreciation rates.
Meanwhile, the motoring journalists will assess the product attributes of the nominated vehicles, evaluating them from on price, equipment, safety, ride comfort, handling, overall performance, as well as interior and exterior design of the vehicles. Each judge’s individual vote will be casted in isolation, before it is combined with the weighted average scores given the participating panel of experts.
A model that has won in its individual country-level category will automatically be in the running for the prestigious ASEAN-level awards if it is sold in all three participating countries.
Last year, the Porsche Macan was the Overall Winner in the inaugural 2015 ASEAN Car of the Year Awards, with the Nissan X-Trail and Mazda 2 coming in at second and third place respectively.
Alongside European Car of The Year, North American Car of The Year and the prestigious World Car of The Year awards, the ASEAN Car of The Year awards is a timely recognition for the men and women who work in the one of the fastest growing automotive markets in the world.
The award seeks to better acknowledge the vehicles that exceed the expectations of ASEAN consumers, and to encourage car makers to compete to deliver the best possible vehicles for consumers in ASEAN.
The scoring mechanism used by the ASEAN Car of The Year is the most comprehensive and most in-depth scoring system ever introduced to any Car of the Year awards in any country or region. Through this, car makers will be able to extract valuable information that was never available before – performance in after-sales and value retention for example.
The transparency of the scores will also guide savvy consumers in making the right purchase.
*ASEAN Car of The Year Awards does not require any financial contributions from car makers to participate. The commercial rights to use award’s logos, findings and studies from the research and reports are provided to car makers free of charge.
Below are the finalists for ASEAN Car of the Year 2016 (Malaysia category):
Below are the participating publications and their representatives who casted their votes:
Autobuzz - GC Mah
Autobuzz - Matthew Hernandez Tong
Autofreaks - Chris Wee
AutoRepublic - Chung Yi-Shen
Autoworld - Zachary Ho
Carlist - Kon Wai Luen
Carlist - Gokul Kandiah
Carsome - Jason Loo
Carsome - Eu Jin
China Press - Chew Wooi Fu
EVO – Bobby Ang
EVO – Keegan Doorai
KeyAuto – Alson Wong
KeyAuto – Allyson Tham
Live Life Drive - Arvinda Kumar
Live Life Drive - Aswan Yap
Mekanika – Syukran Zainuddin
Mthfkwin - Won
Motorsportchannel – Chee Tun Poey
Motor Trader - Chips Yap
Motor Trader - Keshy Dhillon
Pandu Laju - Gan Yong Li
Roda Pusing - Hisham Jahudi
Roda Pusing - Albakry Salehuddin
WeMotor - Teha Rashid
Zerotohundred - Amirul Hazmi


GALLERY: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Sport Limited Edition Wallpaper

Looking for swanky wallpaper material of the new
Volkswagen Jetta
 Limited Edition models? Well,
Volkswagen
 Group Malaysia have shared with us some high-res versions of the smokin’ hot images they’ve been sharing on their social media pages lately, and now you can have them.
Specifically captured here is the
Volkswagen Jetta Sport Limited Edition
, of which only 500 units will be made available for sale in Malaysia – 500 more of the Jetta Club edition will alternatively be available.
Prices for the car in question is a cool RM132,888 (OTR without insurance), and despite the upgrades, is still more affordable than the standard kit which demands RM134k.
The Jetta Sport gets a Volkswagen ‘Zubehör’ aerokit, which includes front, side and rear skirts, and a rear boot spoiler. It also features 17-inch Silex alloy wheels.
Powering the Jetta is a 1.4-litre TSI turbo four-pot which makes 160hp @ 5,800rpm, and 240Nm of torque @ 1,500 to 4,500rpm. Transmission is courtesy of a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission.
The result is a spirited 8.3 seconds to complete its 0-100km/h dash,  with a top speed of 221km/h. Fuel consumption is rated at a very commendable 6.0-litres/100km.
For equipment and features, the Jetta Sport Limited Edition model comes standard equipped with the following highlights:
7.0-inch Blaupunkt Philadelphia 835 touchscreen display (with navigation)
‘Sienna’ fabric upholstery
Park distance control (PDC: front + rear)
‘Climatronic’ dual-zone air-conditioning
Glove compartment cooling
Rear air-conditioning vents
ABS braking system with brake assist
Eight airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Hill-hold control
All this, not forgetting the exciting driving dynamics offered by Jetta, all of which you can discover for yourself by
booking your test drive at this link
.
(Click on the images below to reveal hi-res quality images)