2016 Isuzu MU-X – Type S Special Edition

In conjunction with the facelifted
Isuzu D-Max launch
, Isuzu Malaysia also rolled out the special edition seven-seater Isuzu MUX Type S SUV.
The MU-X Type S is enhanced with premium features such as keyless entry and start, a new 8-inch display audio system and the new e-Lumax meter panel as found on the D-Max Premium and Z-Prestige variants.
New ivory color leather seats and armrest are appointed on the inside. Piano black interior trim also highlights the dashboard, door and air-conditioning vents now.
The outside receives a new shark fin antenna, new body-colored front and rear skirting, rear bumper garnish and Type S badge.
The Hill Start Assist (HSA) has also been incorporated into the vehicle’s safety features.
The Isuzu MU-X Type-S (4x4 AT) retails for RM181,640 OTR inclusive of GST and Insurance, for private registration, an RM3262 premium over the regular MU-X 4x4 AT variant.
In addition, for existing MU-X owners, the Isuzu MU-X range and the limited edition MU-X Type S models will also enjoy an upgraded warranty package like the D-Max, now a 5-year, unlimited mileage warranty.


Police Outriders For The Indonesian President Do Not Use Siren

A couple of months back, we posted a piece regarding the Japanese Prime Minister's entourage, which gives us a good look at how polite they are.
This time around, a video surfaced on social media, showing us Indonesian President Jokowi's entourage.
From the beginning of the video, his bodyguards were briefed before they head off. They were reminded not to use their siren and not to close any roads. The idea is that they do not want to disturb the general public. On top of that, they were told to be courteous when going through traffic.
On the road, police outriders surround the President's car, but they do so without sirens blaring aloud. We also noticed that policemen in vehicles giving the thumbs up when passing through traffic. All of these without forcing their way through traffic, but rather politely navigating their way through traffic.
If that was not enough, reading through the
comments
 also gave us an insight to the amount of respect the Indonesians have for their President.


The 250hp AWD Mazda 3 Revealed (With Video) - Just Don’t Call It An MPS

It looks just as amazing as we hoped, but it’s only USA/Mexico-bound according to what we know (for now). A true Mazda mega hatch, minus the celebration.

It’s a little unceremonious, but
Mazda
 has just taken the wraps off one of their most exciting (production) cars in a long time. Shame there’s so little fanfare and hype to accompany it - it deserves more.

Why? Well, as we’ve covered in
a previous article
, the Hiroshima-based automaker is finally putting in their newest 4th-generation Mazda 3 hatch an engine that would be worthy of its excellent chassis: their 2.5-litre turbocharged SkyActiv-G.

It’s essentially the same motor that powers the CX-9, but made even gutsier in the Mazda 3, now able to deliver up to 250hp and 434Nm instead of the 228hp and 420Nm found in the 7-seater SUV. That’s a lot of power and torque, so Mazda has also equipped this alpha 3 hatch with all-wheel drive.

Mind you, those elevated engine outputs were judged on American fuel standards - as it’s launching there first - with the boost to 250hp only achievable on ‘Premium Fuel’. Supposedly, closer to home, you’d need at least RON97 or higher to extract maximum performance at all times. Not a problem, if you ask me.

The car is given the rather uninspired moniker of
Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo
, so obviously the company is still deciding to stop short of calling this a Mazdaspeed or MPS despite the performance it’s surely capable of. Like we said before, it’s only a matter of time before this motor starts knocking on the 400hp mark at the hands of some skilled tuners, perhaps even on stock internals. However, it seems the car will only be fitted with a 6-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic.

Right now, Mazda is fielding a low profile mega hatch that could go toe to toe with the Ford Focus RS, Renault Megane RS, and Honda Civic Type R. However, with a few choice enhancements and a proper remap, we could see this thing start to browbeat an Audi RS3 or Mercedes-AMG A 45. So many possibilities...

The car shown here is equipped with the Premium Plus and Aero Kit packages, which add a front air dam, rear roof spoiler, rear diffuser element, and side sills. Additional factory extras also include 18-inch BBS forged wheels in gloss black; now that’s what we’re talking about!

Frustratingly, all indicators point to the ‘Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo’ only being available in North America as left hand drive units, at least at launch, with no chatter of a European or Australian rollout as of yet despite strong call from fans of the brand and their past performance models.

In the USA at least, the AWD 2.5 Turbo variants of the Mazda 3 hatch will start at $29,900 (roughly RM125,240) for the sedan and $30,900 (roughly RM129,428) for the hatchback, or about $7,400 (roughly RM30,995) more than the kick-off price of the nearest non-turbo variants.

That might seem a touch high, but for a car that drives this well (most likely), has this much power and tuning potential), all the while looking so bloody good, we reckon it’s a price worth paying. All we want now is a Malaysian debut confirmation and launch window.


Honda Malaysia Confirms Takata Airbag Inflator Rupture in Jan 1 Fatal Crash

Honda Malaysia today confirmed that a Takata airbag inflator ruptured in a crash on January 1 in Selangor involving a 2004 Honda City, resulting in the death of the driver.
No official cause of death has been determined but Honda has confirmed after an inspection with the Royal Malaysia Police that the Takata single stage (SDI) driver’s airbag inflator ruptured in the vehicle involved.
According to Honda Malaysia, the 2004 Honda City involved in the crash was included in a Malaysian Product Recall announced on May 21, 2015, requiring replacement of the SDI inflator of the Takata driver’s front airbag.
It is said that several notification letters related to the recall were sent out but the current owner did not receive them due to change of ownership. Honda Malaysia said that their records indicated that the recall replacement was never completed.
On another note, Honda Malaysia confirmed that the passenger airbag inflator, unlike the driver’s airbag, deployed and functioned properly without any rupture during the crash.
As of January 25, 2018, Honda Malaysia has completed more than 221,000 units of Takata driver front airbag inflator which translates to 84% completion ratio. The total number of Takata driver and passenger front airbag inflator replacements completed is at more than 427,000 (76% completed).
For the City (2003-2008), Honda Malaysia has completed more than 93,000 units of Takata driver and passenger front airbag inflator replacements, translating to 77% completion ratio.
Vehicle owners can check their vehicles' product recall status at
www.productrecall.honda.com.my
 or
www.honda.com.my
 or call our toll free number at 1-800-88-2020 or visit any Honda authorized dealers.
Honda Malaysia also affirmed that the current model line-up do not have the same type of Takata airbag inflators as previous models affected for the recall, and that all new models are not affected.


Volkswagen's GTI Supersport Goes Live On Gran Turismo 6

Rejoice, gamers. After lots of teasers and patience, an update to the popular PlayStation game Gran Turismo 6 went live recently and, most notably, sees the addition of the second offering from Volkswagen to the Vision Gran Turismo series of exclusive in-game cars following the last year’s GTI Roadster. Here is the GTI Supersport.
This car (well, a digital vision for what an extreme version of a GTI could look and drive like) takes the quick but relatively tame hatchback and does some weird and wonderful things to it. It’s much more menacing front end, flattened profile and broader stance puts us more in mind of a supercar or futuristic racer than anything else. It takes a lot of cues from the GTI Roadster (pictured below) that VW put into the game last year, but turns everything up a notch, distancing it further from its aforementioned forerunner in the best way possible.
The pronounced side sills and roof-mounted air intakes could point to this GTI Supersport having a mid-engine layout but it’s unclear whether it uses the same 3.0-lite VR6 TSI that pumps out 503 hp and 666 Nm of torque as the GTI Roadster. Our guess is that it retains the 4Motion all-wheel drive system, however.
According to Playstation’s Europe Blog, the GTI Supersport will be able to join its open-top cousin on the virtual racetrack. Once the update (version 1.18) has been installed, both cars can be purchased from the Vision GT option in the CARS section of the in-game menu. Either that or players can obtain the car by completing a lap in the new Seasonal Event race option that is available only for a limited time.
Don't have the game? We can't do much to help you out there, but do enjoy a video that VW released earlier about its additions to the Vision GT series of Gran Turismo 6. There's a good chance we'll be able to see a real life example during the annual GTI Treffen show held at Wörthersee, Germany between May 13th and 16th.


McLaren Lets Its New Sports Series Play In The Snow

McLaren
 made its presence felt at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show with the introduction of both the
675LT
 and
track-only P1 GTR
. They aren’t resting anytime soon because this new teaser video gives us a glimpse of the new McLaren Sports Series, camouflaged and going very sideways in the snow.
The “entry-level” model will enter the McLaren range below the current 650S and has been teased on several occasions beginning from three months ago.
Based on the video, we manage to see the car’s tail lights that is inspired by its larger P1 brother. Power is expected to come a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 with an output said to be around 500 hp. Did we mention the noise it makes?
According to the team over at
Jalopnik
, a McLaren official has said that there would be “more than two” bodystyles, which means a coupe, roadster and a third yet-to-be-known variant.
Touted as a Porsche 911 Turbo competitor, the new McLaren could also faceoff with the Mercedes-AMG GT S as well.
Unfortunately, the new model codenamed P13 did not make an appearance at Geneva this year. Instead, the McLaren Sports Series model will make its debut at next month’s New York Auto Show.


This QR Code On Your Mercedes Can Save Your Life

Every brand new Mercedes-Benz rolls out from the factory with a pair of QR code stickers – one affixed to the fuel filler lid and the other on the B-pillar covered by the front passenger door. QR codes are everywhere these days, but this particular set of QR codes function as a safety feature.
The QR Rescue Codes are a part of Mercedes-Benz’s Rescue Assist programme. Through the QR codes, rescue workers are able to immediately identify the vehicle model involved in a crash and pull up schematics specific to it, allowing them to quickly devise the best possible method to free any trapped occupants from the vehicle.
In sufficiently severe accidents in which access to the cabin is impeded by a severely compromised chassis, rescue workers may have to resort to cutting the vehicle at the pillars to gain access to trapped occupants. The problem facing rescuers is knowing where to cut.
Challenges in deciding the right place to cut a vehicle’s chassis include needing to avoid cutting through an airbag module – which would result in an unwanted explosive deployment that could harm both rescuer and victim – as well as, in the case of a hybrid vehicle, to be aware of wiring for high voltage circuitry. Knowledge of the vehicle’s fuel line is also crucial.
Car makers often conduct briefings with the fire department to relay this information, but accessing the correct model-specific information at the crash scene often takes precious time with the life and death of trapped occupants at stake.
The QR Rescue Codes allow rescue workers to call up all these information of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle on the spot. The information can be accessed through a specially-developed Rescue Assist app available on both iOS and Android platforms; a user without the said app can access the data online, but subject to availability of mobile data coverage at the given time.
This specific utilization of QR codes was devised by Mercedes-Benz’s Safety Laboratory and the company has opted to waive its patent right on this innovation for other car makers to use it. Owners of older Mercedes models sold before this system’s roll out can also request for a QR Rescue Code to be created for their vehicle.
In view of its growing range of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has just completed a training session for 40 members of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department to impart relevant technical and practical know-how to handle emergencies involving such vehicles.
To date, Mercedes-Benz has sold over 6,700 hybrid-powered vehicles in Malaysia consisting of the W222 S400 Hybrid, W212 E300 BlueTec Hybrid, and most recently, the
W205 C350e plug-in-hybrid
. The company has already confirmed that it will be adding the
W213 E350e plug-in hybrid
 in due course.


ROAD CLOSURE: LDP Highway For Putrajaya/Shah Alam Bound Traffic

Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) has announced that a temporary lane closure and traffic diversions will take place at Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong (LDP) from 29 June till 15 July, 2015.
The area affected is from KM23.9 until KM24.6 (Putrajaya/Shah Alam bound) and the ramp heading towards Putrajaya will be temporarily closed from 11.00 pm until 5.00 am daily during the period stated. This is to facilitate the launching works of the Segmental Box Girder (SBG) for Pier 234 of the Ampang LRT Line Extension Project.
A contra flow will be implemented to ease traffic congestion which can be referred to with the map above.
The road closure is due to the usage of heavy machinery and lifting of materials and is done so in the interest of motorists’ safety. Road barriers and flagmen will be put in place to redirect traffic, and warning signals will be put up to alert motorists of the road closure and diversions. For further details, please contact their helpline at 03-7885 2585.


2019 Toyota C-HR Gets Updated Styling, Better Infotainment, Optional TRD Aerokit

The already snazzy looking Toyota C-HR has received a suite of styling and connectivity updates for the 2019 model year, as well as an optional TRD Aerokit for an extra dose of exclusivity.
To differentiate the 2019 model, the C-HR gets newly designed 17-inch ‘dual-tone’ lightweight alloy rims as well as some cosmetic changes: new garnish strips on the front and rear bumpers, and the addition of body mouldings along the flanks.
The TRD Aerokit adds extensions to the front and rear bumpers with a metallic finish and overfenders around the wheel arches for a more aggressive appearance. The TRD Aerokit, just like the rest of the vehicle, is imported CBU (completely built-up) from Toyota’s regional production hub in Thailand. Installation is done by professionals at UMW Toyota Motor’s own facility and the parts are covered by a warranty. There are currently no plans to offer the TRD Aerokit to existing C-HR owners.
Inside, for an improved user experience, the infotainment system has been upgraded with a new one that has a 6.75-inch display touchscreen as well as Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity. The infotainment system also includes a voice recognition function.
There are no changes to the powertrain: under the hood is Toyota’s 2ZR-FBE 1.8-litre inline-four which produces a maximum power of 140 PS and 171 Nm of torque. The engine is coupled with a CVT type automatic transmission with seven stepped gear ratios.
One new exterior colour is offered for the 2019 model – Radiant Green Metallic, complementing the existing 5 exterior colour options. As before, certain colours are contrasted with a black roof colour.
Order books are open: there are no changes in retail prices which start from RM150,000 for private registration. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in February 2019.


Proton Beri Lanjutan Waranti Setahun Untuk Kenderaan Pra-Milik Bertauliah (PCPO)

Proton
akan memberikan jaminan lanjutan selama satu tahun untuk semua kenderaan Pra-Milik Bertauliah Proton (PCPO) bagi memberikan ketenangan fikiran kepada pembeli.

Lanjutan waranti ini berkuatkuasa serta-merta ke atas semua kenderaan PCPO yang dijual melalui cawangan kereta terpakai Proton. Program Waranti Lanjutan PCPO (PCPO-EW) ini ditaja jamin oleh Allianz General Insurance.

Lanjutan Waranti Setahun Untuk PCPO

Proton mengalu-alukan Allianz sebagai rakan kongsi insurans dalam usaha mereka untuk memberikan jaminan tambahan kepada pelanggan kenderaan PCPO agar dilindungi daripada kos yang tidak dijangka akibat kegagalan mekanikal untuk bahagian enjin dan transmisi

Di bawah program ini, bahagian enjin dan transmisi yang didapati rosak semasa penggunaan biasa akan dibaiki atau diganti untuk tempoh 25,000km atau 12 bulan.

Timbalan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Proton, Roslan Abdullah berkata dengan jumlah jualan Proton yang meningkat sejak beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, Proton telah melihat peningkatan yang sama dalam transaksi jual beli atau tukar beli.

Dengan mengutamakan kepuasan pelanggan, Proton memberi jaminan kepada pelanggan mereka untuk memastikan pemilikan kenderaan PCPO adalah pengalaman yang memuaskan dan setanding dengan jenama lain,” tambah Roslan.

Unit Pengurusan Kereta Terpakai Proton (UCM)

Sejak penubuhannya pada 2019, unit Pengurusan Kereta Terpakai (UCM) PROTON telah memperkenalkan prosedur operasi dan menyediakan latihan kepada pemeriksa kereta terpakai untuk menguruskan transaksi di setiap cawangan.

Unit tersebut juga bertanggungjawab memastikan perkhidmatan yang diberikan adalah selaras dengan paras yang ditetapkan oleh jenama itu. Kini, Proton mempunyai 36 cawangan yang menjual kenderaan PCPO dalam negara.

Kenderaan yang dijual di bawah program PCPO telah menjalani pemeriksaan menyeluruh 201 mata dan dijamin bebas daripada sebarang kerosakan banjir atau kemalangan besar.

Selain menikmati jaminan lanjutan 1 tahun yang meliputi enjin dan transmisi, pelanggan juga mendapat sekali perkhidmatan servis asas yang percuma  selepas 6 bulan dari tarikh pembelian.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, layari laman web khusus untuk kereta terpakai Proton di
http://used-cars.proton/com


Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Exits Commercial Vehicles Business, Hap Seng Takes Over

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced that Hap Seng Trucks Distribution Sdn Bhd has acquired the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBM CV) business.
From now on, Hap Seng Trucks Distribution will be responsible for the commercial vehicle business, handling the import, assembly, wholesale distribution and also aftersales service of Mercedes-Benz and FUSO commercial vehicles in Malaysia.
“The sale of our commercial vehicle business is aligned to the strategy of our parent company, Daimler AG, to strengthen the divisional structure by transforming this function into a legally independent unit. We are confident that this move will prove to be beneficial for both our passenger car and commercial vehicle business here in Malaysia. For our passenger car business, we will continue our successful strategy of putting the customer at the centre of our activities,” said Mercedes-Benz Malaysia President and CEO, Dr Claus Weidner.
Hap Seng Trucks Distribution Sdn Bhd is wholly owned by Hap Seng Auto Sdn Bhd, itself under the diversified conglomerate Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad. Hap Seng Trucks Distribution Sdn Bhd will be led by Roland Schneider, who brings with him 28 years of experience dealing with Daimler commercial vehicles in various functions.
Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad is a public company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. It is a diversified conglomerate with six core businesses - plantations, property investment and development, credit financing, automotive, fertilizers trading and building materials.


Konvoi VVIP Jadi Punca Kemalangan – Nak tuntut Ganti Rugi Pada Siapa?

Tindakan pihak polis yang menghentikan lalu lintas untuk memberi laluan kepada VVIP di Sarawak sehingga menyebabkan
kemalangan
 baru-baru ini telah menimbulkan pelbagai reaksi dan persoalan daripada orang awam.

Berdasarkan video berdurasi 45 saat itu, pihak polis dilihat cuba untuk menghentikan lalu lintas kedua-dua arah untuk memberi laluan kepada VVIP tersebut namun tindakan secara tiba-tiba itu telah menyebabkan kemalangan apabila sebuah
Proton Wira
 yang berhenti secara tiba-tiba mengikut arahan pihak polis bertugas telah menyebabkan
Perodua Kelisa
 di belakangnya tidak sempat untuk berhenti dan menghentam belakang Wira tersebut.

Tindakan VVIP yang berlalu pergi tanpa berhenti untuk sekurang-kurangnya melihat keadaan mangsa juga dipersoalkan sesetengah individu di media sosial. Walau bagaimanapun, video yang tersebar itu tidak menunjukkan situasi penuh yang berlaku selepas pelanggaran tersebut. Mungkin juga ada
follow up
 yang dilakukan oleh pihak polis yang berada di tempat kejadian.

Tapi memandangkan tiada bukti atau apa-apa kenyataan rasmi daripada PDRM mahupun pihak yang terlibat mengenai kemalangan tersebut, orang ramai menyifatkan kes ini masih belum selesai dan menimbulkan rasa kurang senang orang awam yang risau sekiranya perkara ini berlaku kepada mereka.

Bayangkan jika anda berada di tempat pemandu yang kemalangan itu, apa yang perlu anda lakukan? Adakah kemalangan seperti itu dikira sebagai kecuaian pemandu yang tidak berhenti apabila diarahkan pihak polis? Bagaimana pula cara untuk menuntut ganti rugi terhadap kerosakan yang dialami pada kenderaan? Siapa yang perlu tanggung?

Untuk menjawab persoalan terbabit, Carlist.my telah menghubungi Encik
Niranjan Visuvalingam
, seorang pakar yang telah berkecimpung dalam bidang insurans automotif selama 15 tahun untuk mendapatkan sedikit penjelasan mengenai proses menuntut ganti rugi dalam insiden kemalangan seperti ini.

Menurut Niranjan, beliau tidak mempunyai pengalaman dalam situasi seperti ini. Tetapi beliau telah mendengar daripada ramai orang yang terlibat atau mengenali seseorang yang pernah terlibat dalam kemalangan yang melibatkan kenderaan kerajaan sebelum ini.

Sekiranya kemalangan seperti ini hanya mendatangkan kerosakan kepada kereta dan tidak melibatkan kecederaan atau kematian kepada orang awam, maka orang awam boleh menuntut ganti rugi untuk kos pembaikan menggunakan
insurans
 milik mereka sendiri.

Malah dalam sesetengah kes, sekiranya rayuan telah dibuat dan diluluskan, mereka yang terlibat dalam kemalangan itu masih boleh mengekalkan NCD mereka meskipun setelah membuat tuntutan insurans terhadap kerosakan pada kenderaan masing-masing.

Untuk membuat tuntutan insurans, sama seperti kemalangan melibatkan pemilik kereta persendirian, anda dikehendaki untuk membuat laporan polis dalam tempoh 24 jam untuk disoal siasat. Keadaan akan menjadi lebih mudah jika anda memiliki bahan bukti seperti gambar situasi kemalangan atau rakaman video dashcam.

Jika siasatan polis mendapati anda bersalah, anda perlu membayar saman sebanyak RM300 kerana menyebabkan kemalangan dan segala tuntutan lain akan diajukan pada insurans milik anda. Tetapi dalam hal ini, kemalangan tersebut hanya melibatkan dua kenderaan milik orang awam, bukanlah
kenderaan kerajaan
.

Dalam kes ini, tuntutan insurans akan dibuat pada insurans milik orang awam sendiri. Tetapi mereka boleh mengemukakan rayuan agar NCD mereka tidak ditolak kerana kemalangan yang berlaku bukanlah 100% salah mereka.

Walau bagaimanapun, sekiranya kemalangan akibat konvoi VVIP ini menyebabkan kecederaan atau kematian, kemungkinan besar kerajaan akan menyediakan wang pampasan atau ganti rugi kepada mereka yang cedera ataupun kepada ahli keluarga mangsa sekiranya ia menyebabkan kematian.

Tidak dinafikan, isu konvoi VVIP ini merupakan isu yang hangat di sosial media pada ketika ini. Sebelum ini, tular apabila
ambulans dipaksa berhenti
 semata-mata untuk memberi laluan kepada konvoi Perdana Menteri.

Menurut Ketua Jabatan Siasatan Dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik (JSPT) Selangor, Superintendan Azman Shari'at, tindakan itu diambil mengikut Kaedah Lalu Lintas No 9 LN 166/959 Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987. Keutamaan diberi kepada konvoi Perdana Menteri di laluan utama berbanding ambulans di persimpangan jalan untuk mengelak risiko kemalangan.

Dalam bahasa mudah, sekiranya anda terserempak dengan konvoi VVIP selepas ini, pastikan anda memberi fokus yang menyeluruh terhadap situasi di jalan raya serta pihak polis yang mengiringi konvoi terbabit agar anda tidak terlibat dalam sebarang kemalangan akibat daripada arahan mengejut yang dikeluarkan oleh pihak polis terbabit.

Kesimpulannya, sebagai orang awam, kita perlu sentiasa mengalah untuk memberi laluan dan layanan istimewa kepada golongan VVIP seperti ini agar kemalangan dapat dielakkan di samping memuaskan hati golongan VVIP. Tetapi jika berlaku kemalangan dan ia bukan salah anda, tidak perlu risau kerana tuntutan ganti rugi masih boleh dibuat (dengan rayuan) tanpa sebarang penolakan terhadap nilai NCD insurans kereta anda.


Soon You Can Buy Volkswagen Cars Online, With Exclusive Online-Only Deals

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is set to introduce Volkswagen Marketplace - Malaysia’s first manufacturer-backed online new car buying platform very soon. A teaser image has since been uploaded to its official Facebook page.
Earlier last year on 12-12-2017, VPCM advertised 12 units of Volkswagen Beetles on Lazada at a special online-only price of RM112,112 each. All twelve cars were sold out in just 20 minutes.
We expect the new Volkswagen Marketplace to follow the same concept of selling limited volume models at special prices. The online platform is likely to accept only bookings but the actual sales transaction, arrangement of financing etc., will still be done with the assistance of a Volkswagen dealer.
Visit
volkswagen.com.my
 for the latest updates.


Mazda Gives Us First Glimpse Of New Inline-Six and Four-Cylinder Hybrid Engine – Coming In 2022

Tucked within a comprehensive, recently announced fiscal results presentation are the first glimpses of Mazda’s upcoming inline-six and inline-four powerplants, which are slated to be introduced no later than 2022.

The highly anticipated inline-six engines is rumoured to power the next-generation Mazda 6 (
or Mazda 9
 depending at how you look at it), as the model aims its crosshairs away from the likes of the Honda Accord and onto cars such as the BMW 5 Series and Lexus GS.

The upcoming inline-six engine would be a fitting powerplant to power the production version of the drop-dead gorgeous
Mazda Vision Concept,
 first unveiled at the 2017 Tokyo Motor show.

Though no output numbers have thus far been revealed, Mazda says the new powerplant will “develop high power”, while emitting low CO2 levels and will be underpinned by a new longitudinal mounted platform for larger products.

The new inline-six engine will feature the latest from Mazda’s Skyactiv-D (diesel), Skyactiv-G (petrol), Skyactiv-X (compression ignition - SPCCI/Mild Hybrid) powertrain technology.

The inline-six engine is also designed to be mated with a Plug-In Hybrid system or 48V Mild Hybrid technology with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive capability.

Separately, (though also featured in the same image), is a fully built-up version of the transverse inline-four hybrid powerplant which will power various “new-gen small” models. These range from the newer generations of models such as the Mazda 3, and CX-30.

Like the larger inline-six, the transverse four-cylinder will also feature Skyactiv-G, -D, and –X tech, with the integration of mild-hybrid electrification. Front- and all-wheel drive powertrains will be offered depending on the model and market.

These new-gen small products will also feature full-electric variants – the first of these applications is the
Mazda MX-30
 crossover, first unveiled last year.

These powertrain developments will be accompanied by further updates in other technology sectors – such as connectivity hardware and software in the Mazda Connect 2 system, and powertrain control systems for its Skyactiv-D and –X powered vehicles.

Mazda’s i-ActivSense suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) will also receive continual updates along the way.


2023 XC40 Recharge Pure Electric now open for online booking - hurry if you don't want to miss out!

In addition to new updates, the 2023 XC40 Recharge Pure Electric now has a range of up to 438km on a fully charged battery.

With 400 units sold within the first two months of its debut, the 2022 XC40 Recharge Pure electric had an overwhelming response, especially considering that it's an electric car.

For those who missed out on the
chance to buy the sold-out 2022 model
, you can now book the 2023 model, which comes with new updates as well as a longer driving range.

The new model year 2023 XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is priced at RM278,888 and is available with new features as follows:

New exterior colour ‘FJORD BLUE’;

Remote Air Purifier PM2.5 pre-cleaning

Updated front and rim designs

Charcoal Connect Suede textile interiors

Updated Foot Movement Detection Module (FMDM)

New gear lever sculpted with leather-free charcoal gear shift

In addition to new updates, the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric now has a range of up to 438km on a fully charged battery, which is a bump up of 20km driving range when compared to the 2022 model.

“The astounding success of the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric tells me we are moving in the right direction with our all-electric journey,” said Charles Frump, Manging Director of Volvo Car Malaysia. “Since the introduction of our electrification agenda, we are constantly seeking ways to improve customers’ driving experiences. With the new upgrades of the model year 2023 XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, we believe customers can expect an enhanced driving experience that provides them the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way.”

The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is the first electric vehicle introduced by Volvo Car Malaysia back in March 2022. It was the first ever locally assembled pure electric vehicle in Malaysia and offered an EV in a stylish, practical and powerful package.

If you miss out on the XC40 Pure electric 2023 model, don't worry, as Volvo Car Malaysia plans to introduce
an EV every year for the next five years
, so perhaps a new EV will be joining Volvo's Pure Electric lineup in 2023. It is rumoured that the
Volvo C40 Recharge
 will be making its way into our market next year.

Also part of the Volvo line-up updates includes the refresh of the XC40 Recharge T5 Ultimate (Plug-in Hybrid) and XC40 B5 Ultimate (Mild Hybrid), both priced at RM268,888. They will also receive a facelift to their design which includes a Dynamic Chassis change.


Proton 3S Centre Opens In Kuantan

Proton together with dealer Pesat Auto CTM Sdn Bhd (Pesat Auto) has officially opened the door to its latest 3S centre in Kuantan. This is the third dealer outlet to be opened in Kuantan which carries Proton’s new corporate identity.
The facility has a total built up area of 750 square-meters, and is equipped with four car hoists and a total of six service bays. Built at a cost of RM2.3 million and centrally located along the
(Jalan Seri Teruntum 6)
main road, the Kuantan facility is Proton’s 102nd showroom in operation nationwide.
Dr Li Chunrong, Chief Executive Officer of Proton added, “What we are trying to do is to ensure that when a customer walks into a Proton outlet, they immediately feel the Proton experience. We emphasise customer care, and more importantly, addressing any issues in a professional way. We understand, that listening to customers cannot be an option – it is a priority.”
Proton closed the month of August on a high with 9,127 units sold nationwide – a 36 percent year-on-year growth – making it the highest among the top-five brands in the country. The Saga and Persona remain favourites, while the X70 SUV accounts for approximately 30 percent of sales.


KLIMS 2018: Electrification Is One Of The Key Highlights

In line with the global automotive trend of moving towards higher electrification, the ninth edition Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) will highlight more products and concepts that move away from traditional combustion engine-heavy propulsion.
Datuk Aishah Ahmad, President of MAA said “The automotive industry is a revolution in motion. Technological advancement and innovative initiatives of the
world’s brands
 are powering a mobility phenomenon that have changed the way a car drives. Consumers are also demanding better user experience, safety features and energy efficient vehicles on their powertrains.”
Honda Malaysia booth at KLIMS 2013
Honda Malaysia is participating in KLIMS’18 with the focus on Next Generation Advanced Technology. Toichi Ishiyama, MD and CEO of Honda Malaysia, said “KLIMS’18 is a great platform to showcase our advanced engineering and future vision in Malaysia. We are proud to be the pioneer in bringing hybrid into the Malaysia market and followed by Sport Hybrid where Malaysia is the only country outside Japan to introduce it,”
Toichi Ishiyama added, “Honda will further excite the Malaysia market with our Advanced Technology innovation as we strive to provide the joy and freedom of mobility to everyone. We are committed to produce vehicles that are fun-to-drive, environmentally friendly and class-leading safety technology. Honda assures that it is not going to be just about the vehicles, but the advanced technology beyond it.”
Perodua, the sales leader in Malaysia, as well as energy efficient vehicles (EEV) manufacturer, will be making the best out of this opportunity of a much larger floor space to highlight its technologies.
Perodua Buddyz concept at KLIMS 2013

Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh, President and CEO of the Perodua, said “We will be showcasing a host of vehicles and technologies that extend beyond the vehicles themselves to suit modern lifestyles and global trends. People are at the heart of everything we do at Perodua. All our KLIMS’18 displays are directly geared towards the needs, wants and aspirations of the public.”
The 9th edition of KLIMS will take place at the new Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) located at Jalan Dutamas 2, Kuala Lumpur covering 10 days from 23rd November to 2nd December 2018.
Learn more about the Honda Sport Hybrid models which are the Honda
 City
Sport
 Hybrid here
 and the Honda
Jazz
Sport
 hybrid here
. Other popular hybrid models in Malaysia include the high-level of driver-assistance
Hyundai
Ioniq
, as well as the large
Toyota Camry hybrid
.
Meanwhile, the seven-seat
new Nissan Serena
 utilizes a micro-hybrid system to reduce fuel consumption, improve standing-start acceleration, and does not have an electric drive (EV) mode unlike the models above.


Save Up To RM48k On A Brand-New Volkswagen This Raya: 0 Downpayment, 0 Interest

Volkswagen
 Malaysia are making it easier than ever to own one of their cars. Whether you fancy a
Polo
,
Jetta
,
Tiguan
,
Passat
,
Golf
, or
Polo Sedan
, you’ll be able to enjoy their “0 Downpayment and 0 Interest” promotion that runs until 31
st
 July 2015.
Through the forgoing of a downpayment and interest, customers will be able to shave off up to RM48,000 on the ownership of their new Volkswagen (Tiguan).
0 downpayment:
 Customers can walk into a Volkswagen showroom and leave with a brand new car without having to shell out any money.
0 interest:
 With loan tenures of up to 7 years, the Polo and Polo Sedan can be had for just RM999 a month. The other models eligible for the promotion are offered at lower monthly payments than ever.
Armin Keller, Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Malaysia shared, “Raya is the most celebrated festive occasion by Muslims and Malaysian’s of other faiths alike. It’s when people travel home to spend time with family and friends. Our aim with this campaign is to make the brand more accessible to Malaysians who desire the performance offered by our cars. Hand in hand with Malaysians, we want to help make this meaningful journey home a great driving experience."
Customers can choose from any of the banks that are participating in the 0% Interest Campaign, they include Affin Bank, AmBank, Hong Leong Bank, Maybank, and Public Bank.
The zero downpayment, zero interest campaign is ongoing at all Volkswagen dealerships in Malaysia from 1
st
 June to 31
st
 July 2015. Those who sign up will also receive a RM500 petrol voucher.
Here’s a look at the different models and the savings to be reaped with this promotion:
Polo
Savings up to RM22,000.
5 years – RM 1,399/month
7 years – RM999/month
Polo Sedan
Savings up to RM23,000.
5 years – RM 1,399/month
7 years – RM999/month
Jetta
Savings up to RM34,000.
5 years – RM 2,099/month
7 years – RM1,499/month
Golf
Savings up to RM42,000.
5 years – RM 2,499/month
7 years – RM1,799/month
Passat
Savings up to RM44,000.
5 years – RM 2,699/month
7 years – RM 1,899/month
Tiguan
Savings up to RM48,000.
5 years – RM 2,899/month
7 years – RM 2,099/month


Audi A7 Piloted Driving Concept At CES Asia 2015, Shanghai

Imagine you’re currently on a short flight from Singapore to Malaysia. The plane is cruising along with a pilot at its helm while you are free to do other things like watch a movie, listen to some music, or in this writer’s case, typing out this exact article.
Now imagine adapting this scenario for road cars. A pilot for the road that gets you through those long stretches of the highway while you’re free to do other things. A nice vision of the future, right?
Enter the
Audi
 A7 Piloted Driving technical concept car which selected attendees to the first-ever CES Asia 2015 in Shanghai had the opportunity of experiencing as it navigated its way around the city all on its own.
What is it?
Well, the Audi A7 Piloted Driving is a technical showcase of the Four Ring’s automated driving system which combines various sensors scattered across the car, all working with the newly developed zFAS central driver assistance control unit.
The zFAS unit is small, measuring roughly the size of a mousepad, a far cry from early developments that saw the boot of the
A7
 being occupied by computers. Speaking to Björn Giesler who is part of the Piloted Driving’s Chassis Development, he says the zFAS system is unique from other automated cars as it is isolated from the internet to prevent any would be hackers from accessing it.
The system is powered by a Nvidia Tegra K1 chipset and receives inputs from the sensors – video cameras, ultrasonic sensors, radar sensors, and a new laser scanner that scans what lies ahead of the A7 every 40 milliseconds, before making the appropriate manoeuvres. Additionally, the sensors work in synergy to support any of the other’s shortcomings.
Does it work?
As a demonstration, several CES Asia 2015 participants were taken on a 15 kilometre route which begins and ends near the venue. Considering the A7 made its way back unscathed with participants feeling utterly amazed and/or impressed, suffice to say it works but up to a certain degree.
Within the city areas of Shanghai where there is a high volume of vehicles and motorcycles jumping in and out (trust us, the driving style is a huge departure from ours), the A7 Piloted Driving would cue the driver to step in and take control.
Out on the highways however, the automated driving car does everything on its own. As seen in the video, Björn Giesler simply activates the system and the car takes over, driving along up to 60 km/h. If it should sense disruptions coming up ahead, it will inform the driver to prepare and ease the control back to a human instead.
Keep in mind that this is still a test car that is undergoing constant upgrades and revisions with an expected system debut on the all-new 2017 Audi A8 in January of that year. Should everything go as planned, it will be the first commercially available car to feature automated driving.

Check out our other coverage of Audi @ CES Asia 2015:
Audi Showcases Future Tech & More At CES Asia 2015
Audi R8 E-tron Piloted Driving Revealed At CES Asia 2015: 0-100KM/H In 3.9 Seconds, 450KM Range


Kereta Rare Terpakai Milik Seorang Dato’ Diiklankan  - Toyota Crown RS Advance Dijual RM250k

Sedang mencari kereta sedan mewah yang
rare
 di Malaysia? Mungkin Toyota Crown terpakai ini boleh menjadi pilihan anda!

Model generasi ke-15
Toyota Crown
 yang turut dikenali sebagai S220 ini pertama kali ditunjukkan kepada umum di Tokyo Motor Show pada tahun 2017 dan mula dijual pada tahun 2018. Ketika dilancarkan, ia ditawarkan dalam 21 varian dan 3 pilihan enjin iaitu 2.5-liter dan 3.5-liter bagi pilihan
hibrid
 manakala enjin 2.0-liter untuk model paling asas.

Berdasarkan iklan kereta ini, Toyota Crown terpakai yang dibina menggunakan
Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA)
 ini ditawarkan dalam varian RS Advance, iaitu varian kemasan tertinggi bagi pilihan enjin 2.0-liter. Dengan TNGA, kedudukan enjin kereta diletakkan lebih rendah bagi mencapai pusat graviti yang rendah.

Sementara itu, fender hud aluminium dan pengagihan berat yang optimum antara hadapan dan belakang kereta memberikan spesifikasi inersia yang luar biasa kepada sedan mewah ini. Pendek kata, selain menawarkan keselesaan, Toyota Crown turut hadir dengan pengendalian yang responsif dan stabil.

Memandangkan kereta ini tidak dibawa masuk ke pasaran Malaysia oleh Toyota, model ini merupakan model
grey import
 yang dibawa masuk ke Malaysia oleh pihak ketiga. Dalam bahasa mudah, sudah tentu tak ramai yang pakai kereta ini di Malaysia.

Spesifikasi:

Enjin: 8AR-FTS 2.0 liter turbo

Jumlah Silinder: 4,
Inline

Output: 245 PS, 350 Nm tork

Transmisi: 8-kelajuan automatik

Toyota Crown ini juga dilengkapi dengan
damper
 belakang berprestasi serta pendakap lantai di belakang untuk meningkatkan tindak balas stereng dan mengurangkan getaran pada permukaan jalan yang bergelombang.

Pilihan mod pemanduan juga dijadikan standard pada model ini, tetapi hanya varian RS Advance seperti ini sahaja yang menerima penambahan mod kustom yang membenarkan pemandu untuk menetapkan kombinasi output enjin, chasis serta penyaman udara yang sesuai dengan citarasa pemandu.

Selain struktur rangka badan kenderaan yang dioptimumkan dan susunan optimum bahan kalis bunyi, kawalan bunyi bising aktif turut diguna pakai. Bunyi yang keluar daripada pembesar suara menggunakan fasa penyongsangan untuk membolehkan pembatalan bunyi bising dan meningkatkan keselesaan di dalam kabin.

Dimensi:

Panjang: 4,910 mm

Lebar: 1,800 mm

Tinggi: 1,455 mm

Jarak Antara Roda: 2,920 mm

Jarak Kelegaan Tanah: 135 mm

Model yang diiklankan ini datang dengan warna putih (Crystal White) dan dilengkapi dengan rim 5 jejari bersaiz 8-inci. Bahagian hadapannya jauh lebih sporty berbanding model generasi sebelumnya (generasi ke-14).

Memandangkan ia versi RS Advance, Toyota Crown ini turut hadir dengan lampu isyarat LED secara
sequential
 di bahagian hadapan dan belakang. Gril hadapan berjaring yang dipadankan dengan kemasan bawah bampar yang rendah memberikan profil kereta yang lebih lebar. Penambahan skirt sisi turut menyumbang kepada kestabilan kawalan yang dipertingkatkan. Selain itu, ia turut menerima empat biji ekzos dan
spoiler
di bahagian belakang.

Meskipun saiz kokpitnya sederhana sahaja, namun  ruang dalaman yang luas memberikan keselesaan kepada pemandu supaya dapat memberikan tumpuan penuh ketika memandu. Paparan meter bersaiz 8-inci diletakkan sedikit ke belakang supaya mudah dilihat oleh pemandu ketika memandu manakala paparan infotainment bersaiz 7-inci pula diletakkan berdekatan dengan kedudukan pemandu untuk memudahkan pengendalian. Selain itu, ia juga hadir dengan tempat duduk balutan kulit,
sunroof
 dan tempat duduk elektrik.

Kereta ini juga sarat dengan teknologi terkini seperti penggunaan sistem
Data Communication Module
 (DCM) yang merangkumi pelbagai servis dengan tumpuan kepada keselamatan dan keselesaan. Sebagai contoh, kereta ini memberi maklumat penyelenggaraan berdasarkan data pemanduan masa nyata.

Untuk bahagian keselamatan, kereta ini dilengkapi dengan pakej
Toyota Safety Sense
 generasi kedua. Antaranya termasuk sistem untuk mengelak perlanggaran dengan pengesanan pejalan kaki siang dan malam, radar dinamik bagi fungsi cruise control dengan kelajuan penuh, bantuan pengesanan lorong (LTA), lampu tinggi adaptif dan bantuan tanda isyarat jalan.

Berdasarkan iklan tersebut, kereta ini masih lagi berada dalam jarak perbatuan yang rendah, iaitu hanya 22,000 km sahaja. Keadaan Toyota Crown ini masih berada di tahap yang cantik dan terjaga seakan-akan kereta baharu. Khabarnya, ia merupakan bekas hak milik seorang Dato’.

Jika anda sedang mencari kereta sedan mewah yang boleh membuatkan orang ramai menoleh ke arah kereta anda, mungkin anda boleh pertimbangkan untuk mendapatkan Toyota Crown yang berharga RM250,000 ini di
Carlist.my
.


Volkswagen Golf R-Line Mk 7.5 Launched In Malaysia, From RM166,990

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has completed their updated Golf lineup (loosely referred to as the Golf Mk 7.5) with the introduction of the new Golf R-Line. The rest of the models, including the 290 PS Golf R and 230 PS Golf GTI, were introduced just over a month ago.
Based on a facelifted regular 1.4-litre turbocharged Golf TSI, the new Golf R-Line is distinguished by its R-Line styling package. It replaces the entry Golf Sportline's (from RM 155,990) front and rear bumper with R-Line units, has a more pronounced rear spoiler, R-Line emblems, and 17-inch Singapore alloy wheels. LED headlights with Dynamic Cornering Lights complete the exterior of the new Golf R-Line.
Under the bonnet, the sportier-looking Golf R-Line receives the same 1.4-litre TSI unit as the regular Golf Sportline, good for 150 PS and 250 Nm between 1,500 to 3,500 rpm. All that power is sent to the front wheels via a 7-speed dry clutch DSG, enabling the Golf R-Line to complete the century sprint in 8.2 seconds, identical to the Golf Sportline.
The cabin of the new Golf R-Line features a large 12.3-inch Active Info Display and an 8-inch Composite Media infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. Other interior equipment includes:
Brushed Dark Metal inserts for passenger side dashboard and door trim
Kessy keyless entry with push start button
Polar Night Black inserts on driver side dashboard and centre console
Zoom fabric upholstery (Vienna leather upholstery to come later)
Aluminium sport pedals
Rear air vents
As for the safety equipment, the Golf R-Line comes with a comprehensive list of equipment, including:
7 airbags including a driver knee airbags
ABS with EBD and Brake Assist
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (APCBS)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Extended Differential Lock (XDS)
Hill Hold Control (HHC)
Intelligent Crash Response System ICRS)
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator (TPLI)
ISOFIX child seat anchor points
Last month during the new Golf Mk 7.5's launch, the Golf R-Line was expected to carry a price tag of RM169,990. The price has since been slashed by RM3,000 as the Vienna leather seat has been dropped. Fret not, as the Vienna leather seat option will be available later on.
Six body colours are available, namely Turmeric Yellow, Atlantic Blue, Pure White, Deep Black, White Silver, and Indium Grey.


Ford Shares Its Five Safety Tips For The Hari Raya Homecoming

Ford has compiled a series of tips, simple ones, to get you through the Hari Raya homecoming rush. Some of them may you’ve heard before, but these have been condensed into a short list of uncomplicated steps you can take to make the journey as painless as possible.
Obviously, the coming days are when literally millions of drivers and passengers traverse from north, south, east and west to head back to their hometowns to celebrate the festivities. This period, as we all know, is especially accident-prone due to the heavy traffic volume causing road users to spend longer hours on the road, leading to fatigue, aggravation, and stress.
On to those tips, then:
1. Prepare Your Car
Before you embark upon your balik kampung  journey, there are some basic checks you can perform to help get your vehicle ready for a long drive. Before setting out, you can check the oil levels, wiper fluid, and tyre pressure. If you are travelling with children, ensure they are buckled up and use an appropriate child safety seat for their age.
2. Plan Your Trip
Leave plenty of extra time on your trip. Delays are the one thing that you can count on when driving long distances while millions of fellow travellers are doing the same. Building in extra time can help keep you relaxed on the drive, and will allow you to take breaks along the way. Remember, the shortest route isn’t always the fastest route, aim to avoid roads that are prone to congestion during peak hours.
3. Pack Smartly
Make sure you keep a basic first-aid kit in your glove box. Also bring things to entertain yourselves, like music, games, and toys for the kids. In addition, you can plan ahead to use luggage that fits the amount you intend to pack in them to reduce wasted space. Placing harder bags with non-fragile contents on the bottom helps too, so that you'll be able to stack them higher.
4. Divide The Labour
Driving long distances can be tiring, so try to take breaks and share the driving. Some people are good at navigating; others couldn't read a map if they tried. Know who does what well, and divide up jobs by talent and preference.
5. Keep Calm and…
When frustration rises, remember everyone is just trying to get home to their loved ones. Losing your temper will not help the situation. Press pause (but don't take your eyes off the road), take a step back, remember Hari Raya is about forgiveness and reconciliation, and re-evaluate your itinerary and ETA.
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Ford also invites all members of the public to join the ‘Future of Safety with Ford tour’, an interactive and hands-on experience that promotes greater road safety awareness through advances in vehicle technologies.
The tours will be held on August 6-7 from 10am at the 1Utama Shopping Centre and will last for 45 minutes each.


2022: From CX-50 To CX-90, Mazda To Go SUV Crazy With New 6 Cylinder Hybrid Engines

Mazda has got some big plans for its biggest vehicles that has been brewing for some time, and for some reason, it reckons now is the time to reveal them, but are also careful to not reveal too much.

They’ve got a whole wave of new models coming, starting this November.

In something of a bombshell announcement, Mazda has confirmed plans to introduce at least 3 all-new SUVs over the next 2 years. It’s an ambitious step that also coincides with the previous rumours of an all-new large vehicle platform and
new inline-6 petrol engine
.

If these new models are to be sold alongside their current lineup without any nameplate retirements in the meantime, that would mean the ballooning of their count of high-riding CX models to a total of 8 (or 9 if you include the
China-only CX-4
).

Things kick off with the CX-50, which should be revealed sometime next month. Like its name, this will be a mid-size crossover that’s similar in size to the CX-5 and will share a common platform will Mazda’s latest generation of cars, specifically the CX-30 and Mazda 3, and will be powered by a similar range of engines - SkyActiv-G, SkyActiv-D, and
SkyActiv-X
.

No mention has been made yet about the fate of the CX-5, which has been their strongest selling model globally since it was introduced in 2012, though they have confirmed they will continue to sell it. For the 2022 model year, Mazda has given the 2nd-generation CX-5 a little facelift -
visual refresh and enhanced driving dynamics
.

Still, we can’t imagine the mid-size CX model has much runway left given how similar this new CX-50 is. It’s a familiar tactic for Mazda, which sold the CX-3 alongside
the similarly sized CX-30
 before eventually discontinuing it.

Following that, the Japanese marque will be debuting two new models based on its aforementioned ‘large vehicle’ platform which, if the rumours hold true, will be primarily rear-wheel drive with longitudinally mounted engines, optionally paired with a mild-hybrid starter-generator.

Mazda describes this new model shift as the key to their “next-level performance, handling, technology, and design.”

The rollout for this new pair will start with the CX-90, presumably the company’s flagship luxury SUV meant to take on SUV-loving North American rivals such as the Ford Expedition, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Hyundai Palisade, Volkswagen Atlas, and the Subaru Outback.

Again, Mazda has not indicated how this might impact the existing CX-9, but it’s hard to imagine them being able to share showroom floorspace without cannibalising each other’s sales or outright confusing the customer out the door.

Beyond that, the final new member will be the CX-70 which, as you might guess, will slot in just below the CX-90 but where that had 3 rows of seats, this will boast the more typical 2 rows or 5-seater capacity.

At least in the USA, Mazda has also confirmed that all CX models will be fitted with i-Activ AWD as standard starting from the 2022 model year. However, in Europe, there are talks of a CX-60 and CX-80 with 2- and 3-row seating, respectively.

In addition to their highly anticipated inline-6 engines, Mazda is likely to start offering a plug-in hybrid that pairs a four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor. This is likely to be sourced from technical and strategic partner Toyota and should be fairly similar to the power unit used in the 302hp RAV4 PHEV.

Also for 2022, Mazda will finally start offering their
MX-30 full electric crossover
 with a low-output Wankel rotary petrol engine to be used as a range extender similar to what BMW previously did with the i3.


Carlist.my 2021 DRIVE Auto Fair Car Expo Handbook

Visitor handbook for Carlist.my's 2021 DRIVE Auto Fair Car Expo


TCEAS Launches ‘Drive On’ Service App For Nissan, Renault, And Infiniti Owners

Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis Sdn Bhd (TCEAS) today launched their first-ever vehicle service mobile application called ‘DriveOn by Tan Chong for Nissan, Renault, and Infiniti owners.
The new Drive On app mobile offers real-time convenience to customers for the following services:
Scheduling a service appointment – view live booking slots and schedule an appointment, locate any of TCEAS 60 service centres and set favourite service centre, as well as navigation to the outlet. Replacement of Takata airbag inflator recall campaign appointment can also be made through this app.
Service history record – view and keep track of your vehicle service records.
Service information – obtain Service Package information, parts, and price estimation in advance.
Service reminders – be reminded whenever your vehicle service date approaches, and be notified when it is ready for collection.
Easy roadside assistance – access to 24-hour emergency roadside assistance and call centre for vehicle-related assistance. The app also provides the ‘Do’s & Dont's’ information should users get involved in a vehicle accident.
Mobile app only promotions – be entitled to promotions that are available only to app users.
Instant promotion updates – notifications on attractive promotions or upcoming events.
‘Drive On’ e-magazine – the latest Nissan news and developments, tips on driving and maintenance, even topics of interest for owners.
GoCar Malaysia car replacement – additional offers to obtain GoCar services while your vehicle is under maintenance.
The app also allows multiple vehicles owned by a single owner to be registered under it. Users may download the Drive On app on Google Play Store or the Apple App Store, free of charge.
As part of the launch campaign, the first 5,000 successful app download and registration will receive a 5 percent discount on vehicle parts by TCEAS (subject to terms and conditions).


Spyshot: All-New 2018 BMW 3 Series (G20) Shows Off Production Lights

The next-generation BMW 3 Series has been undergoing road tests for sometime ahead of its expected debut in 2018. A prototype was recently spotted in the streets of Munich wearing less camouflage and giving us a peek at its production-spec head and tail lights.
Overall proportions of the new G20 3 Series, particularly when viewed from its rear quarter angle, appear rather similar to the current F30 model, suggesting an understandable unwillingness on BMW’s part to deviate too far from the present generation’s successful styling template.
Up front, we see design cues that establish the G20 as a contemporary of the
G11/G12 7 Series
 and G30 5 Series, with oversized kidney grilles visually joined to the headlights. The G20 will be based on a downsized version of BMW’s CLAR platform that underpins both the G11/G12 and G30.
The test mule’s wheels appear rather small for the vehicle bodywork, suggesting an entry-level wheel size of 17 inches thereabouts.
At the rear, we get a glimpse of the G20’s new design tail lights. Whilst its outline appears to follow BMW’s L-shaped signature, the blinkers now line at the lowest part of the assembly, as opposed to being along the top on most BMW models currently in production. Reverse lights appear to be fitted onto the bootlid.
The test mule also sports a dual exhaust configuration with one pipe either side of the vehicle. In the current F30 3 Series, this configuration is reserved exclusively for the six-cylinder 340i that is not available in Malaysia, but the current
G30 5 Series
 and
G12 7 Series
 already feature this setup for their 2.0-litre
530i
 and
730Li
 variants.
The current F30 3 Series was launched worldwide in 2012 and was given its
mid-life facelift in 2015
 that saw the introduction of
new engines
 from BMW’s latest-generation B-series modular engine family. Expect the G20 to carry over this range of petrol, diesel, and PHEV engines in similar states of tune.


Look For The “Made For Malaysia” Label The Next Time You Buy A Shell Helix Product

In an effort to enable car owners to identify genuine Shell Helix products and to protect them against counterfeit engine oil, Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd (Shell Malaysia) today introduced the new “Made for Malaysia” labels for Shell Helix lubricants.
The new “Made for Malaysia” stickers will be featured on the following Shell Helix products which are being blended and packed at Shell’s Lubricant Oil Blending Plant in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan:
Shell Helix Ultra 5W 40 (4L)
Shell Helix HX7 10W 40 (4L)
Shell Helix HX7 5W 30 (4L)
Shell Helix HX5 10W 30 (3L)
Shell Helix HX5 15W 40 (4L)
The new front label can be peeled to reveal a unique QR code which can be scanned for quick product authentication, and also to register for the Shell Advantage Rewards (SHARE) programme which rewards customers with goodies like a sign-up bonus, Shell Helix Engine Warranty (SHEW), as well as free Shell Helix products.
According to Shell Malaysia’s Managing Director Shairan Huzani Husain, this move is a strategy by the company to protect the interests of both car owners and trade partners by enabling them to clearly identify official genuine products, as the presence of counterfeit products in the market is affecting customers’ confidence in Shell Helix products, and the businesses of Shell Malaysia’s trade partners.
He added that there are no changes to the formulations of the “Made for Malaysia” Shell Helix engine oil, which means that the quality and performance of the engine oil remains the same. The price of the products will also remain unchanged.
While the ongoing introduction of Shell Helix products with “Made for Malaysia” label is expected to be completed by January 2019, products with old labels will still be on sale and can be authenticated through the unique product code on the label.
That being said, official Shell Helix products can be purchased from Shell branded workshops, authorised Shell distributors, Shell retail stations, as well as online shopping platforms such as Lazada Malaysia, 11street, and Shopee.


Volkswagen Ushers In Chinese New Year With Superb Deals

In conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, Volkswagen is offering great savings on all of its current models, and it is enough to turn anyone upside down.
The Chinese character “Fuu” means good luck and the reason why it is hung upside down is to symbolize that good fortune will come pouring in.
While stocks last, customers can enjoy the following savings when they purchase any of the following (2018 production year) Volkswagen vehicles:
Monthly calculation based on 9-year loan tenure with 10% down payment and based on 2.8% interest rate.
Alongside the new car deals, between January 15th and February 28th, Volkswagen is offering an aftersales promotion on battery replacements. All Volkswagen owners can visit an authorized service centre for a free battery check, and enjoy a 20% discount if the vehicle’s battery requires replacement.
The battery promotion runs concurrently with an ongoing tyre promotion; as low as RM184 with free installation, balancing, and alignment depending on the number of tyres purchased.


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Lexus RX200t Debuts In Shanghai

Following the all-new fourth generation Lexus RX's global debut at the New York International Auto Show earlier this month, Lexus has now introduced the Lexus RX200t variant at today's opening of Auto Shanghai 2015.
Powered by the same hyper-sophisticated 8AR-FTS 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine from the smaller NX200t, an engine which features both direct and port injection, as well as the ability to switch from Atkinson combustion cycle to Otto cycle on the fly, the RX200t is the second of several more turbocharged Lexus models in the pipeline.
Lexus have yet to announce the specific power output of the RX200t, but said it will be more than 228 hp. In the NX200t, the engine is tuned to deliver 235 hp from 4,800 - 5,600 rpm. The transmission is the same 6-speed automatic Super ECT with AI Shift unit from the NX200t.
The RX200t will now join the recently revealed
RX350 and the RX450h
 hybrid in Lexus' global line-up. The model will be progressively launched across all Lexus markets beginning the third quarter of this year.


Sixth-gen 2023 Honda CR-V launched in Thailand - From RM184k

Honda Automobile (Thailand) has officially launched the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V for its local market.

Destined to arrive here in Malaysia sometime this year, the sixth-gen Honda CR-V comes in five different variants for our northern neighbours with a bunch of different options in terms of powertrains and even seating arrangements.

Looking more buff and modern than ever, the 2023 Honda CR-V is made to be a sportier-looking SUV thanks to a number of new features like its new front grille finished in Piano Black to pair with its flat bonnet.

A complete LED lighting system front and rear can also be found on the new Honda CR-V and to add more premium-ness into the mix, it also comes with a panoramic sunroof and a set of 18-inch sport-design alloy wheels.

The range-topping 2023 Honda CRV RS e:HEV, however, gets the RS exterior treatment with the RS logo, body-colour bumpers and rear spoiler, Piano Black side mirrors, gloss black door mouldings, LED rear fog lights, and 19-inch wheels.

There are two different powertrains for the 2023 Honda CR-V - a 1.5L Turbo that produces 190hp and 242Nm of torque, and a 2.0L Hybrid for the e:HEV ES and RS variants that produce 204hp and 371Nm of torque.

All variants (except for the base 1.5 Turbo E 2WD) come with the on-demand 'Real Time AWD) system. Other variants include the 1.5 Turbo ES 4WD, 1.5 Turbo EL 4WD (this is the only seven-seater variant for the 2023 Honda CR-V), 2.0 e:HEV ES, and of course, the range-topping CR-V e:HEV RS.

Step inside the cabin and you'll quickly realise Honda's design language that's similar to the new Hondas available here in Malaysia, like the 2023 Honda Civic. Some of the highlights include:

10.2-inch TFT driver's info display (seven-inch for the base E model)

9-inch Advanced Touch centre screen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto)

Ambient Lighting system

Auto air-conditioning system with rear vents

Wireless charger

Paddle shifters + more

Opt for the range-topping 2023 Honda CR-V e:HEV RS variant and you'll get some premium extras like:

Honda Smart Key Card

Plasmacluster cabin air purification system (also available in the ES variant)

Dual-zone AC settings

New head-up display

Bose audio system with 12 speakers

New navigation system

For those who are interested in the Thai pricing for the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V, it starts from 1,419,000 baht to 1,729,000 baht, which is around RM184,370 to RM224,400 after direct conversion. The new hero colour is the metallic Canyon River Blue, and it's only for the e:HEV models.


Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition – From RM698k

Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has introduced the Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition – a limited-run, enhanced version offered on all Cayenne models currently sold in Malaysia, save the Cayenne GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S models.
This Platinum Edition range thus includes:
Cayenne
Cayenne S
Cayenne Diesel
Cayenne S Diesel
Cayenne S E-Hybrid
Traditionally, Porsche uses the Platinum Edition designation for selected model series that are offered for only a limited time.
Arnt Bayer, Chief Executive Officer of Sime Darby Auto Performance added, “The introduction of this Platinum Edition is a celebration of the success of the Cayenne model line. Many premium quality features are now included as a standard for a superior sporty look. It is a fitting tribute to this sports car among the SUVs.”
On the outside, the Platinum Edition is fitted with 20-inch RS Spyder wheels, which are housed within wider wheel arches.
A non-metallic black and white finish is standard, with Deep Black, Purpurite, Mahogany, Carrera White or Rhodium Silver metallic paints available as an option. The broadened wheel arches also come in the chosen colour scheme. The models' exclusive appearance is rounded out by a high-gloss exterior package.
The interior receives electrically adjustable leather sports seats with, Alcantara on the centre panels, and the Porsche crest is embellished on all head rests.
The Platinum Edition also boasts stainless steel door sills with "Platinum Edition" lettering, and the latest generation Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system that includes online navigation, and the dashboard is beautifully finished off with a centrally mounted analog clock.
They Cayenne Platinum Edition includes Bi-xenon headlights with the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), Power Steering Plus and ParkAssist in the front and back. The ParkAssist system uses an audible beep to indicate the distance and graphically presents the direct surroundings on the central infotainment display.
Pricing starts from RM698,000 for the entry-level 3.6-litre V6 model and goes up depending on the model, excluding options and on-road costs but with the provision of a four-year warranty and free maintenance package. The regular Cayenne under the same pricing terms costs RM640,000.


Isuzu Malaysia Had Their Best-Ever 6 Months In 2022

Isuzu Malaysia has been having a “vibrant” first half of 2022, fuelled by the increasing popularity of their all-new D-Max pick-up truck, from its hard-going Single Cab variant to
the range-topping X-Terrain.

The Japanese automaker has posted a total of 4,237 new registrations that were recorded between January and June 2022, marking a 143% growth over the
same period last year
. In fact, that number comes close to equalling the 4,601 units achieved throughout the entirety of 2021.

“Since the introduction of the all-new Isuzu D-Max, we have seen a growing interest in pick-up truck usage, particularly from first-time buyers and upgraders who have been impressed by the way the new D-Max has blurred the lines between a tough and capable pick-up truck and the comfort and sophistication of a family saloon,” said Chief Executive Officer Shunsuke Okazoe.

We all know the newest-generation D-Max is an excellent pick-up, and particularly in 3.0L X-Terrain guise offers a shocking level of everyday luxury and high equipment levels, most of which were enjoyed in a 4-way comparison video we produced and released a few months ago.

Besides that one, Isuzu also offers their
1.9-litre Blue Power turbodiesel
 unit for unrivalled efficiency. Clearly, this power plant has been well received by Malaysians as it makes up close to 80% of all the D-Maxs sold.

“The X-Terrain has gained a strong following, particularly among urban users. Many have found the vehicle to be the ideal extension of their lifestyle activities offering the ideal balance of space, capability, comfort, and safety. With the recent updates made to the X-Terrain including the new colours, welcome light, scuff plates, wireless Qi charger and Around View Monitor, it is an even more desirable vehicle that allows owners to do more without boundaries,” added Chief Operating Officer Kenkichi Sogo.


Ford EcoSport Gets Updated For Europe: Reduced NVH, Improved Ride And Handling

Ford
 recently introduced small updates for its new
EcoSport
 compact crossover which was launched in Europe for its 2016 model year.
The most obvious styling tweak is the optional removal of the tailgate-mounted spare tyre and in its place is a tyre repair kit. Also, the rear swing-gate now offers a partial opening function to allow for easier access.
As for engines, the 1.5-litre TDCi diesel (not offered in Malaysia), now outputs 5PS more, at 95PS with a fuel economy return of 4.4 litres per 100km and emissions of just 115g/km of CO2 emissions (NEDC). The 1.0-litre EcoBoost and 1.5-litre Ti-VCT naturally-aspirated engines are still offered with all three engines being Euro 6 compliant. Engine and gearbox matching is reworked to offer better low speed torque and drivability.
More significant enhancements are reduced noise, vibration, and harshness levels with thicker sound-deadening materials in the doors and dashboard, as well as via tighter seals around the pedals.
Ride and handling also see revisions to the springs, dampers, and rear torsion beam. The car now sits 10mm lower while the stability control and electronic power steering is now tuned for European roads.
Inside, Titanium variants of the
Ford EcoSport
 get new leather seats while all versions receive a new steering wheel and more chrome trim. The lower instrument panel, centre console, and door boards are now finished in black. Models with Ford’s SYNC infotainment system now feature a 4.0-inch colour display and finally, the handbrake lever is repositioned for better reach ad use. Coming soon, satellite-navigation and a rear-view camera will also be made available.


Top reasons why 323,869 Malaysians chose CARSOME and why you should too!

You may have heard of some horror stories when it comes to buying and selling used cars. For most folks, cars are big investments and it's only natural to be skeptical as the level of trust in the used car industry varies from super ethical folks that are dependable right down to some very shady figures lurking in the background.

If you're not used to getting things done online, it can be a nerve-wracking experience. This is where CARSOME comes in to throw those things right out of the window and offer what's arguably the most important aspect in buying and selling used cars - trust.

Here are some of the key points to direct you to an intelligent choice of buying and selling used cars at CARSOME plus how the
#CARSOMEpilihanku
 was born.

1) Over 323,000 CARSOME customers served

CARSOME made its mark back in 2015 and since then, a total of 323,869 customers have gone through both purchasing and selling used cars. The numbers ranging in the hundreds of thousands are indeed concrete proof that the system developed by CARSOME in used car dealings is reliable, dependable, and most of all, honest (with very competitive prices, too).

To impart even more trust, CARSOME Certified, the retail arm of CARSOME was launched in 2020 to ensure that every car that has been stamped and approved with the CARSOME Certified badge has gone through a rigorous 175-point inspection and refurbished for safety, comfort, and aesthetics before making its way to the used car listings. It's a win-win for everyone.

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2) Over 5,300 recommendations on Facebook

Malaysians simply love social media, particularly Facebook. While some 'fake news' might make their way to your feed, CARSOME's efforts in ensuring worry-free used car dealings have skyrocketed over the years, and the great reviews speak for themselves. A total of 5,365 customers enjoyed their experiences so much in buying and selling used cars through CARSOME that they left glowing recommendations on the world-famous social media platform. That folks, is no fluke.

There's a wide choice of CARSOME Certified cars that cater to almost every individual here in Malaysia from your local heroes like the
Perodua Myvi
 and
Axia
 as well a huge selection of vehicles ranging from different makes and models from around the globe like the
Honda City
,
Mazda CX-5
,
Toyota Vios
, and more.

To check out CARSOME's wide selection of high-quality used cars,
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.

3) 5-star reviews on Google AND Facebook

Seeing multiple five-star reviews is a sign that whatever the product or service that's offered by the company is indeed legit, and it's no different over at CARSOME. In 2022 alone, close to 90% of the reviews posted on Google and Facebook by CARSOME customers were five stars. Why? Their experience in the used car industry has resulted in a system and workforce that are not only knowledgeable, but also efficient, competent, and perhaps the most important criterion of all, instilling confidence that whenever you deal with CARSOME, you know that it's going to be an excellent deal no matter if you're buying or selling.

Don't trust us? Just read some of the reviews left by satisfied customers of CARSOME over the years and there are plenty more that can be found on Google, Facebook, and other popular social media pages. Better yet, head down to any of the CARSOME retail centers located nationwide and experience it for yourself.

Planning to sell your car?
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"Eh, my car sold already and the money is already credited into my bank account? Power!"

So, what are you waiting for? Don't go any less than a CARSOME Certified car and be rest assured that you won't have to worry about the quality of the car or any hidden fees that come along with it. Better yet, enjoy a free one-year warranty and a 5DMBG if you ever change your mind. Book a test drive at
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7 Things You Shouldn't Do With Your Car

Working in Carlist,
aside from producing some of the best articles that you can't read anywhere else
, we are also the website that sells the most cars day in day out. Be it new, reconditioned, or used.
And it pains us to see certain car owners looking devastated when they receive very low trade in value for their cars, simply because they never bothered or knew how to properly take care of their cars.
And so we've decided to produce a video that shows the "7 Things You Shouldn't Do With Your Car".
If you heed our advice, your car should be free from plenty of unecessary damages such as collapsed suspension struts, cracked rims, dented bonnet and roof etc.


MBSJ Perkenal Zon Parking Dengan Had Masa 2 Jam Di Subang Jaya, Puchong Mulai 1 Jun

Nampaknya lepas ini kalau nak cari
tempat letak kereta
 yang kosong di Subang Jaya, mungkin tak susah seperti sekarang.

Bermula 1 Jun 2022, Majlis Bandaraya Subang Jaya (MBSJ) akan mengenakan had masa selama dua jam di tempat letak kereta di kawasan komersial terpilih di Subang Jaya dan Puchong.

Ketika ini, perkara tersebut sedang dimuktamadkan dan kawasan yang sedang dipertimbangkan adalah:

USJ 9

USJ 10

SS19

Bandar Puteri Puchong

Bandar Sunway

Dalam pada itu, pihak MBSJ juga sedang mengkaji laluan dan kawasan lain yang boleh turut sama diperkenalkan had dua jam tempat letak kereta ini.

Menurut Datuk Bandar Subang Jaya, Johary Anuar, kawasan tempat letak kereta itu akan dikenali sebagai ‘Zon Letak Kereta Dua Jam’ dan kadar bayaran bagi zon ini ialah RM0.60 untuk setengah jam atau RM1.20 satu jam.

Johary berkata langkah untuk mengenakan had masa seperti ini telah diusahakan sejak sekian lama untuk menambah baik ketersediaan tempat letak kereta di kawasan terjejas.

Beliau mahu memberikan keutamaan kemudahan tempat letak kereta awam kepada pengunjung yang datang ke kawasan itu daripada didominasi oleh mereka yang bekerja di situ.

*Kredit foto: The Star

Apabila sudah sampai had masa dua jam, sesebuah kenderaan persendirian mahupun komersial perlu mengosongkan tempat mereka dan pemandu ini tidak dibenarkan untuk meletak kenderaan di kawasan yang sama.

“Kami akan memperkenalkan sistem untuk memantau kenderaan yang diletakkan di zon-zon ini untuk memberi amaran kepada pegawai penguat kuasa kami jika ada pengguna yang meletak kenderaan lebih dari had masa yang dibenarkan,” tambah Johary.

Bermula 1 April, sistem tempat letak kereta awam MBSJ juga bakal beralih kepada kaedah pembayaran dalam talian sepenuhnya dalam bentuk aplikasi mudah alih dan e-kupon.

Johary mengesahkan bahawa penggunaan kupon calar dan mesin letak kereta bayar-dan-papar akan tamat pada 31 Mac.

Menurut laporan The Star, pembayaran tempat letak kereta tersebut boleh dibuat di aplikasi seperti Smart Selangor Parking, Flexi Parking, Jom Parking serta eWallet seperti Boost dan
Touch ‘n Go
.

Mereka yang tidak memiliki telefon pintar boleh membayar tempat letak kereta kepada vendor e-kupon yang sah. Kupon
parking
 yang dibeli tetapi tidak digunakan juga boleh dipulangkan untuk menerima bayaran balik sebelum 31 Mac.

Walau bagaimanapun, butiran mengenai proses dan lokasi untuk bayaran balik akan diumumkan tidak lama lagi.

Sementara itu, Johary berkata MBSJ akan berusaha untuk mengelak kejadian
banjir
 yang melanda Selangor Disember lalu daripada berulang.

Pihak MBSJ akan mengukuhkan undang-undang kecil mereka dan mengetatkan syarat pembangunan bagi memastikan pembangunan mampan.

*Kredit foto: Berita Harian

Selain itu, MBSJ juga akan mewujudkan sistem amaran untuk memaklumkan dan menyebarkan amaran berkaitan banjir terutama bagi penduduk di kawasan yang mudah terkesan.

Sistem itu direka untuk mengesan paras air dan hujan serta membunyikan penggera untuk memberi amaran kepada penduduk selain mencetuskan amaran di pusat arahan MBSJ.

Di situ, mesej amaran akan disebarkan dengan lebih meluas kepada kepada ketua-ketua komuniti, agensi yang terlibat dalam menyelamat dan pengurusan bencana serta kepada orang ramai melalui media sosial.


The 250,000th Honda City Hits The Road

Honda Malaysia today chalks up another significant milestone with the delivery of the 250,000th Honda City. The milestone further proves the consistent market acceptance of Honda’s B-Segment sedan, accumulated since the 2nd Generation model which was first introduced in Malaysia in 2001.
Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Katsuto Hayashi said, “We express our sincere heartfelt thank you and appreciation to all 250,000 City customers. Customer support and feedback have pushed us to set the benchmark for B-segment cars in each generation. Their support and belief in the Honda brand have enabled our models to achieve segment leadership positions including the City which is the B-segment leader.”
The 2nd Generation City recorded more than 61,000 unit sales while the 3rd Generation recorded more than 84,000 unit sales.
The 4th Generation is the most successful, capturing 33% of the B-segment market share in 2014 when it was launched, and this market share rose to 39% at the end of December 2016. This generation sold an impressive 100,000 units during the period of March 2014 to December 2016, making it the most popular generation of all the City and accounting for 38% of Honda Malaysia sales of the same period.
The Taffeta White and Modern Steel Metallic colours have proved to be the favourite colours of Malaysian customers. All generations of the Honda City have been locally assembled (CKD) vehicles, another fact, Honda Malaysia takes pride in.
The brisk sales of the newly launched refreshed model of the 4th Generation once again cements the City’s position as the hot favourite among Malaysians. Bookings for the City now stand at 2,500 units, up another 500 bookings from the
2,000 bookings recorded
 within 10 days of its launch.
The 250,000th City is a finished in Modern Steel Metallic (V Variant) which was delivered yesterday to its owner, Mr. Tan Kian Hui, who bought the car at Tiong Nam Motor (M) Sdn. Bhd.


Surat MITI Kembali Diterima Untuk Rentas Negeri, SJR Tol Gombak Sesak

Betul pergi kerja ke, nak balik kampung or balik dari kampung? SJR di Plaza Tol Gombak kembali dibanjiri kenderaan.

Memandangkan surat kebenaran bekerja yang dikeluarkan oleh
Kementerian Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri (MITI)
 kembali diterima pihak berkuasa sebagai kebenaran rentas negeri di
Sekatan Jalan Raya (SJR)
 bermula 22 Julai, nampaknya SJR di Plaza Tol Gombak kembali dibanjiri kenderaan yang ingin keluar.

Sebelum ini,
Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM)
 melarang sebarang pergerakan
merentas negeri
 menggunakan surat kebenaran dikeluarkan MITI bermula 18 Julai hingga 21 Julai ekoran ramai yang menyalah guna surat berkenaan untuk merentas negeri dan pulang ke kampung bagi menyambut Hari Raya Aidiladha.

Tetapi, ada segelintir yang masih degil dan mencuba nasib untuk merentas negeri meskipun telah dilarang oleh kerajaan. Jom kita lihat beberapa jumlah kenderaan yang diperiksa ataupun diarahkan untuk berpatah balik kerana cuba untuk merentas negeri tanpa dokumen sah.

Sebanyak
4,839 kenderaan
 yang cuba melepasi SJR diarah berpatah balik Jumaat lepas (16 Julai)

382,000 – jumlah kenderaan diperiksa di SJR pada hari Sabtu

4,666 kenderaan diarah berpatah balik, 361,582 kenderaan diperiksa pada hari Ahad.

5,594 kenderaan diarah berpatah balik hari Isnin, sehari sebelum sambutan Aidiladha. Daripada jumlah itu, 456,019 kenderaan di periksa di SJR seluruh negara.

Tetapi bermula semalam, surat MITI kembali boleh diterima pakai untuk kebenaran merentas negeri bagi tujuan pekerjaan membuatkan SJR di Plaza Tol Gombak mengalami kesesakan. Adakah ini suratan atau kebetulan? Cuba anda fikir, kalau kerajaan tak bagi balik kampung pun ada lebih 5,000 kenderaan yang berdegil dan mencuba nasib, bayangkan bila surat MITI dah kembali diterima. Lagi ramailah yang akan ambil kesempatan, kan?

Tetapi adakah perbuatan merentas negeri itu merupakan tanda tanda lepas geram mereka kerana tidak dapat menyambut raya di kampung halaman? Jika benar, itu merupakan sifat yang amat mementingkan diri dan membahayakan orang lain. Orang lain pun tak dapat raya juga. Jika anda membawa wabak dan menyebarkannya kepada ahli keluarga di kampung, mungkin raya yang disambut secara curi-curi bersama ahli keluarga di perantauan itu boleh menjadi sambutan raya terakhir anda bersama keluarga. Kan dah sia-sia tu?

*Kredit foto: Kosmo

Ingatlah, anda boleh menipu pihak berkuasa untuk mendapat kebenaran rentas negeri, tetapi anda tidak boleh menipu virus COVID-19.  Adakah anda sedar bahawa ramai orang yang dirawat di hospital kerana COVID-19 sedang berebut-rebut nak dapatkan katil dalam wad ICU? Sanggupkah anda meletakkan ahli keluarga dalam keadaan seperti itu?

Ingat tak kes masa Hari Raya Aidilfitri yang lepas? Ramai salah guna surat MITI untuk balik kampung dan hasilnya? 36 kluster COVID-19 terhasil hanya kerana segelintir pihak gian nak beraya. Anda sedar tak bahawa hari-hari, beratus orang Malaysia maut sebab virus ini? Jadi kenapa masih berdegil?

Virus COVID-19 semakin berbahaya dengan kehadiran varian Delta yang boleh merebak melalui udara. PERTUBUHAN Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO) meramalkan bahawa varian Delta yang cepat merebak dan berbahaya dijangka menjadi strain dominan COVID-19 dalam tempoh beberapa bulan akan datang.

*Kredit infografik: KKM

Varian Delta yang pertama kali dikesan di India, sekarang ini sudah menakhluk 124 wilayah dan negara. Minggu lalu, varian tersebut dilaporkan di 13 negara baharu. Varian Delta ini amat berbahaya kerana ia boleh merebak dengan sangat cepat dalam masa 15 saat sahaja.

Kesimpulannya, bersabarlah dalam menunggu. Pada waktu ini, terlalu berisiko untuk kerajaan beri kebenaran merentas negeri. Bukan anda sorang je penat menunggu, semua orang penat. Yang paling penat semestinya pejuang barisan hadapan menentang COVID-19.

Kerajaan kini sedang mempertimbangkan
kelonggaran pada sesiapa yang sudah lengkap 2 dos vaksin
 seperti makan di kedai, aktiviti sukan, mahupun rentas negeri bagi pasangan jarak jauh ataupun untuk berjumpa ahli keluarga. Namun perkara ini masih diteliti dan masih tiada sebarang pengumuman lanjut mengenai keputusan tersebut buat masa ini. Kalau mengikut pada Pelan Pemulihan Negara (PPN), Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob berkata rakyat hanya akan diberi kebenaran merentas daerah pada fasa 3 dan merentas negeri pada fasa 4 PPN.

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2015 Volkswagen Beetle Club Edition Launched In Malaysia: 1.2 TSI From RM153k

We’ve shown you all about it from the outside, during its
preview tour at the Pavilion KL mall
, but here it is in the metal, officially launched by
Volkswagen
 Group Malaysia.
The
Beetle
 Club Edition is a special model, and as such, is limited to a sale of
just 50 units
 – yes, you better act fast for this one. The special model is available at selected Volkswagen authorised dealerships, and will only be available while stocks last.
Fully imported from Mexico, the Beetle Club Edition isn’t simply your average model dressed up with more kit. Part of a global initiative, the Volkswagen Group itself allocated the 50 units of the car for Malaysia, making this a pretty special bug indeed.
How much? Well, you’ll have to drop a firm RM152,888 to be a part of this exclusive club.
Prior to the Beetle Club Edition’s introduction, Volkswagen Group Malaysia’s Beetle line-up consisted of just the 1.2 TSI Design and 1.2 TSI Sport variants, each retailing from RM135,888 and RM140,888 respectively (without insurance and road tax).
So, what’s so special about the Beetle Club Edition?
Well, there’s quite a bit actually. Powering the Beetle Club Edition is the same 105 PS, 175Nm of torque 1.2-litre turbocharged engine available to the current range of Beetles sold in Malaysia, paired with a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission.
No surprises to the power figures, there are a few significant updates to the cosmetic end of the car. Here’s that in further detail:
EXTERIOR:
 Starting with what’s outside, the Beetle Club Edition is treated to a special ‘Habanero Orange’ shade of metallic body paint, very stylish 17-inch ‘Ravenna’ alloy wheels, and wing mirrors finished in black.
A special “Club” insignia can be seen just ahead of the rear wheel arches.
INTERIOR:
 Step into the car, and a special ‘Calypso Orange’ paint is splashed in places of the interior trim and on the seat upholstery, while the dash and centre console get a special ‘Twist Wave Dark’ cubic film laid over. The special ‘Club’ lettering is again featured on the bottom of the steering wheel.
The seats upholstery themselves are an exclusive ‘Vienna’ leather sport seat type.
Drivers and passengers alike may appreciate the free upgrade of the infotainment head unit from a Radio RCD 310 (Design variant)/ RCD 510 (Sport variant) to a 5.8-inch Composition Media player – a similar head unit to that found in the more premium Golf GTI, but without the proximity sensing feature.
Buyer’s Guide:
Commenting about the launch of the Beetle Club, Mr. Armin Keller, Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Malaysia said, “Since its arrival on Malaysian shores 60 years ago, the Volkswagen Beetle has preserved its reputation of being an iconic car. We seek to constantly excite our fans by bringing these limited editions to them.”