All-New 2018 Nissan Leaf - 400 km range, Malaysian Launch Early 2018

At the time of the first generation Nissan Leaf, there wasn't much in the way of competition in the electric vehicle segment. Sure, there were attempts by other companies- but arguably the Leaf was the most holistic attempt at producing an everyday usable electric vehicle with practical range and design. It proved to be a lot more popular than previous electric vehicle attempts, but the market has changed a great deal since then.
Companies like Tesla are really stepping up their game, blending luxury elements with their vehicles to provide more exciting offerings. But just as there are luxury cars and mass market cars, there are luxury electric cars and mass market electric cars. Nissan kept the Leaf as a car for the people, and with this second generation model there are a lot of improvements courtesy of advancements in battery and electric technology.
The main highlight for the new Leaf is its extended range. Under Japanese testing cycles, this Leaf is capable of travelling up to 400 kilometres on a single charge. But as testing standards are different from region to region, we can instead look at the US EPA standards: the final iteration of the first generatio Nissan Leaf could travel up to 172 km, while the all-new model can travel up to 241 km. That's a substantial increase, and as with the previous generation we are likely to see improvements in range with each model year.
Charge times haven't changed much as a proportion of available range. The previous model took roughly 8 hours to charge from empty to full with a 5.2 kilowatt power supply. In comparison, the new model takes 8 hours to charge from empty to full with a 6 kilowatt power supply. In terms of fast charging, the previous model could go from empty to 80% in 30 minutes, while the new model goes from empty to 80% in 40 minutes. The new battery's capacity is 40 kWh, which is 25% more than the outgoing model.
Design may not be particularly high up on the list of priorities for an electric car buyer, but one can't deny that Tesla's model designs have definitely helped to sell their cars. Nissan can no longer get away with making a basic hatchback shape, and so this all-new Nissan Leaf gets some sporty touches to help increase its appeal to an increasingly younger target market. The exterior gets some nice two-tone styling while the interior gets a more premium feel with vibrant blue stitching. There's also the E-Pedal function
that we mentioned earlier
, which should provide a different driving feel, and the ProPILOT park system for autonomous parking.
The Nissan LEAF will go on sale in Japan on October 2nd, while the North American and European markets can expect it at the start of 2018- along with our Malaysian market launch, as Edaran Tan Chong Motor has just announced. This will also coincide with the time Nissan will begin offering a more powerful variant of the Leaf with longer range (as expected if the trend with the first generation Leaf is followed). While we are unlikely to see it here anytime soon, it is positioned as being a more budget friendly alternative to the Tesla Model 3 with equivalent range performance- but again, it's an apple to orange comparison.


Proton Saga Wins Hagerty Concourse Award

A beautiful and lovingly restored
Proton Saga
 1.5L Black Knight Edition has won the 2021 Hagerty (UK) Festival Of The Unexceptional award.

As the name suggests, the festival celebrates ‘unexceptional’ workhorse cars at
harga mesra rakyat
 prices
from back in the day
 which otherwise would not get the adoration and acknowledgement they so truly deserve.

This year, this pristine Proton Saga, owned by Jon Coupland fended off a truly impressive field of exceptional cars to take the ultimate prize in this concourse competition.

“I have been a car enthusiast from a young age and only acquired the Proton in 2019, so I have never been to Hagerty’s Festival of the Unexceptional before,” said Coupland. “I was over the moon to be accepted for the concourse, so to have impressed the judges enough to have won the overall prize is beyond my wildest dreams!”

Coupland says the car’s first owner garaged the car due to ill-health in 1993, after covering just 3,600 miles (5,793km). It remained in the garage until 2017, when it was sold to its second owner before being driven a further 10,000 miles (16,000km). Coupland, the third owner, purchased the car in 2019, now with just over 21,000km on the odometer, refurbishing it back into its current state. According to Hagerty, it ticked all the judge's boxes for overall condition, originality and presentation.

Now, if you’re wondering if this is just some comical sideshow event with just ten entrants – think again.

Cars presented at the festival must pass stringent selection criteria by Hagerty judges prior to participation. Though the festival focuses on mundane cars and not high dollar classics, there’s a further emphasis on presenting cars that truly have stood the test of time, and not just some rusted out banger.

According to Hagerty, there is an “emphasis on originality and ordinary, less ‘exotic’ versions of cars. So an L would be considered more desirable than an SRi, for example.”Entrants normally fill up well in advance of the event, and once the numbers are filled, entrance is closed, tickets to the event also sell out pretty quick.

Losing out to the Coupland’s Proton Saga was another car and owner that illustrated the diverse appeal that ordinary old cars hold for petrolheads. Danny Wilson’s 1991 Peugeot 106 XN Graduate special edition, which was dreamed up to appeal to, believe it or not, graduates.

The Peugeot 106 XN is an early-build 1.1-litre, carburettor model that impressed the judging committee with its vibrancy that offered a snapshot of how car companies like Peugeot tried to market their product in the 80s and 90s. The car was purchased for just GBP 500, after which the owner began a detailed process of restoring the little Peugeot to its former glory.

This further adds credence to our Malaysian-born winner, which according to Coupland, is the last remaining example of the Proton Saga Black Knight Edition, of which Proton sold just 201 in the UK – making it rarer than some high dollar classics, heck, there are more Ferrari Enzos in the world compared to this.

It also is a
testament to the overall build quality of the Proton Saga
.  Not only have the mechanical bits lasted – the integrity of the shell, rust protection, electronics, interior and overall build quality remains true after all these years.

From Malaysia, tahniah saudara Jon Coupland and our
legendary people’s car, the Proton Saga
.

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Video: Nissan Leaf Goes Rallying

Electric vehicle advocate Plug In Adventures has just created a specially modified Nissan Leaf which will be the first all-electric car to enter the Mongol Rally, driving 16,000 km from the UK to Mongolia.
Dubbed the Leaf AT-EV (All Terrain Electric Vehicle), the vehicle is based on a standard 30kWh Nissan Leaf which offers a range of up to 250 km on a single charge.
However, many key modifications have been made to better equip the car once it reaches the more remote parts of the journey.
For instance, the Leaf AT-EV has been fitted with Speedline SL2 Marmora wheels and Maxsport RB3 narrow tires for better performance on unsealed roads, welded plates to the underside of the wishbones, braided brake lines, mudflaps and a 6mm aluminum sump guard add further protection from rough terrain.
And then there is a modified roof rack which provides external storage, fitted with a Lazer Triple-R 16 LED light bar to produce 16,400 lumens of supplementary low-voltage forward lighting during the remotest parts of the trip.

As the Mongol Rally isn't a timed race, the entrants' vehicles ideally provide long distance comfort. The interior modifications to the Leaf AT-EV have been focused on reducing weight and providing more storage space.
The driver and front passenger area is unmodified apart from the addition of rubber floor mats. The rear row of seats and rear seatbelts have been completely removed, contributing to a 32kg weight loss. A fire extinguisher and medical kit have also been integrated into the boot space.
According to Nissan, all modifications to the Leaf AT-EV were carried out by RML Group, a leading high performance automotive engineering company based in the UK.
"The Mongol Rally is our most challenging electric vehicle drive to date, but it's one we've been planning for a number of years," said Chris Ramsey, founder of Plug In Adventures.
“As it will also accept a 240V Commando connection even in the remote areas when my fast-charge options are gone, I can still charge the battery and keep moving. This journey is about the travel experience, though – not reaching the destination in a fast time. I can't wait to get out on the road and introduce more people to the advantages of electric vehicles, whatever country they're from."
Ramsey added that he plans to make regular stops along the way to promote the benefits of running an all-electric vehicle to residents of the countries he's passing through.


Upcoming MINI Superleggera Roadster To Hunt Down Mazda MX-5

We’ve had the odd whiff that
MINI
 is
planning to introduce
 a production version based off its Superleggera concept that it showcase at the 2014 Villa d’Este Concours d’Elegance, but recently new information has emerged.
From the overwhelming response to the concept, MINI’s future roadster is earmarked for the company’s flagship tier, according to a report by Autocar. When it does hit the road possibly in 2019, however, it will face off as a direct rival to the venerable
Mazda

MX-5
. Looks like we’ve got a proper sports car in the pipeline.
Mini boss Peter Schwarzenbauer said, “The interest was tremendous when we showed this concept car. We are now working hard to get it on the street. It’s an economically challenging project and there is no firm decision, but we have a lot of people here that are fighting for it. I think it would be extremely good for the brand.”
The report also mentions the Superleggera to form part of a future five-pillar line-up, and to utilize petrol-electric power plants. Forming the base for the new roadster is the short-wheelbase UKL platform courtesy of
BMW
, MINI’s parent company, for its low weight and rigid structure.
Perhaps the technology exchange will include some of the DNA of
BMW’s i8
 as well as Schwarzenbauer also added: The Superleggera is a serious sports car,”
“The system is quite similar, although it has been turned 180deg to site the combustion engine at the front and the electric motor at the rear. It also provides the scope for on-demand four-wheel drive and electric drive up to 50mph.”
He was referring to a similar petrol-electric set up seen in the BMW
2 Series Active Tourer
. However, the second-generation
Countryman
 will be the first car in MINI’s stable to inherit such a system. Should that materialize, the reported optional four-wheel drive version of the roadster will be available in the highest spec with 216hp.
Interestingly, it will be offered primarily as a front-wheel drive car, in contrast to the rear-driven prospective competitor, the Mazda MX-5.
Speaking of engines, power will likely come from a range of three-cylinder and four-cylinder petrol or diesel units ranging from 1.5 to 2.0-litres, with the most powerful John Cooper Works variant possibly cranking out 227hp.
MINI is also expected to leave the Superleggera concept’s Touring coach built exterior design cues as intact as possible, including the more muscular shoulders and tapering rear end, with a wide stance and minimal rear overhang.


Volkswagen Debuts The Entry Level Tiguan Allspace Life - Yours For RM173k

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has completed the Tiguan
Allspace lineup
 by introducing the entry-level Tiguan Allspace Life.

Price - 2022 Tiguan Allspace Life

Retailing at RM172,990, the Life is packed with all the essential features you'll ever need in a family SUV, including a spacious interior, 1,775 litres of class-leading boot space as well as seven-seats.

Exterior of the 2022 Tiguan Life

Despite being an entry-level model, the Life still carries the usual
stylish Tiguan Allspace
 exterior look, headlined by the signature Volkswagen illuminated light strip between the headlamps.

Speaking of exterior lights, both headlamps and taillights are fully equipped with LEDs. For added safety, the headlamps include an all-weather light system and dynamic cornering light for improved visibility. The taillight cluster also has the distinctive Tiguan lighting signature that puts on a dazzling show (Click-clack effect) when brakes are applied.

Other exterior elements of the Life include the ‘Allspace’ trims, silver-painted side mirrors, ‘Tiguan’ lettering on the rear, and 18-inch Frankfurt alloy wheels.

Interior Tiguan Allspace Life

On the inside, Volkswagen has not skimped on its standard equipment, which is why there is the 9.2-inch Discover Pro infotainment system with wireless app connect, navigation system, and voice-control; 3-zone Climatronic air-con; and a leather multifunction sports steering wheel.

Powertrain 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life

Just like its 1.4TSI Elegance sibling
, the Life features a 1.4-litre turbocharged engine and a 6-speed DSG gearbox, which produces
150PS
and
250Nm
 of torque. As usual, this combination ensures a balance of a great driving experience whilst providing an efficient fuel consumption of approximately 7.7l/100km.

Safety features Tiguan Allspace Life

As far as safety goes, the Tiguan Allspace Life is equipped with:

Six airbags

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Brake Assist (BA)

Multi-collision brakes

Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS), and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

Lane Assist and Driver Alert systems

Colour options:

The VW SUV is available in five colours and two finishes, including:

Metallic

Atlantic Blue

Platinum Grey

Pyrite Silver

Pearl-effect

Deep Black

Oryx White

Pearl-effect colours are available without any additional surcharge.

Warranty Tiguan Allspace Life

The Tiguan Allspace Life comes with three years free maintenance, five years unlimited mileage warranty, and five years roadside assistance.


Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak Attempts To Set New Goodwood Record

Fresh from smashing the Pikes Peak record just over two weeks ago (video at the end of the article), Volkswagen will be bringing their electric concept racer to the Goodwood Festival of Speed for an attempt to break the electric vehicle record.
Held for a weekend during the beautiful summer months of either June or July every year since 1993, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is the largest event of its type in the world and is celebrating its 25th birthday this year.
More than 200,000 visitors from all over the world are expected to flock to this estate located at the south of England for this unique homage to motorsport.
Volkswagen will attempt to better the electric vehicle hillclimb record that was set back in 2013. Jonny Cocker set the fastest time of 47.34 seconds on the iconic 1.86-kilometre Goodwood Hillclimb in a Lola-Drayson B12 69/EV.
Last year, an all-electric Formula E machine piloted by Nick Heidfeld set a time of 48.59 seconds, just 1.25 seconds slower than the record time set by Cocker.
Heidfeld also holds the record for the fastest ever time set for the Goodwood Hillclimb, covering the 1,860-metre distance with an elevation change of 92.7 metres in just 41.6 seconds at the wheel of a McLaren-Mercedes MP4/13 F1 machine.
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. 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.


2016 Ford S-Max Launched in Malaysia – 240PS MPV at RM242k

The all-new second-generation
Ford S-Max
 MPV is officially launched in Malaysia, available at RM241,778.93 with on-road costs and insurance.
“S-Max resonates with families who need extra space and practicality and who appreciate much more than a typical family hauler,” said David Westerman, managing director, Malaysia and Asia Pacific Emerging Markets, Ford Motor Company.
He further added that, “S-Max offers versatility, style, comfort, efficiency and performance that is unmatched in its segment.”
Westerman’s claim is bold, but one which we can substantiate, having been given a test unit over the recent weekend. As noted in
our review
, the S-Max is an impressively well-packaged people carrier that drives almost as well as a hot hatch.
Power comes from
Ford
’s own EcoBoost 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol direct injection engine carried over from the previous model producing 240PS and 345Nm. It is mated with a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission that replaces the PowerShift dual clutch gearbox of the predecessor model.
The S-Max is available in Malaysia with only one variant, and it comes equipped with the following features:
Easy-Fold 2
nd
 and 3
rd
 row seats with 32 folding combinations and push-button folding
7 airbags
ABS
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ISOFIX (2
nd
 row)
Ford SYNC 2 – Voice Command, 8-inch colour touchscreen for audio, climate control, and phone connectivity
Ford Multi-Contour front seats - heating, cooling, 8-way powered massage, electric adjustment
Adaptive LED headlamp with Glare-Free Highbeam technology
Lane Keeping Alert and Aid
Driver Alert (fatigue monitoring)
Curve Control and Roll Stability Control
“With its multitude of seating combinations, flexible space and convenient features, the all-new S-Max is the ideal multi-purpose vehicle for Malaysian families,” said Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz, managing director, Sime Darby Auto Connexion, Ford’s local distributor in Malaysia
Read Carlist.my's review of the 2016 Ford S-Max :
2016 Ford S-Max Review – Sports Car Performance, MPV Versatility


Volvo EX90 EV - recycled plastic & sustainable wood for interior?

The
Volvo EX90 EV
 inches closer to its official launch next month, and another teaser was released to showcase its new interior.

Labelled as Volvo's next
all-electric flagship SUV
, the EX90 will feature and new and 'progressive' interior material called Nordico. Based on what Volvo has claimed, this Nordico material represents the brand's core values as well as a new symbol of luxury - one that's a lot more eco-conscious.

Moving with the times & maintaining Scandanavian qualities

According to Cecilia Stark, Senior Design Manager over at Volvo, "We’ve chosen materials based on our values. These choices leave behind old-fashioned automotive luxury and express our Scandinavian foundations. With the Volvo EX90 we take customer well-being as a design starting point."

Representing the essential qualities of Scandinavian design (simplicity, well-being, and natural sources), the Volvo EX90 will reflect the brand's sustainable ambitions with the use of textiles made from recycled material such as PET bottles and bio-attributed material from responsibly-managed forests in Sweden and Finland.

Certified wood panels & wool blend seats

Other materials that make up the interior of the Volvo EX90 are FSC™-certified wood panels with back-lighting and a wool blend seat finishing option to further push the brand's sustainability efforts.

Speaking of recycled materials, around 50kg of recycled plastics and bio-based materials will be used in the making of the Volvo EX90 EV's interior. Other highlights include regenerated polyamide carpets, personalised in-car atmosphere or "rooms" that synchronise the interior deco and upholstery with the exterior colours, and more.

Can't wait for 9 November 2022 to roll by to witness the official global launch of the
all-electric
 Volvo EX90.


Paul Walker’s Daughter Is Suing Porsche Over Her Father’s Death

In one of many legal actions to surely be leveled against companies under the
Volkswagen
 Group, Paul Walker’s teen daughter Meadow has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against
Porsche
 following the actor’s death in 2013 in one of their cars.
This comes nearly two years after the actor’s passing, and 16-year old Meadow’s lawyers are claiming faulty mechanics are to blame as an official autopsy declared he was not killed by the impact of the accident.
Star of the Fast & Furious film series, Walker was passenger in red 2005 Porsche
Carrera
 GT when his friend, Roger Rodas, lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete lamppost and two trees, whereupon the car burst into flames.
According to legal documents procured by
TMZ
, the lawyers are alleging that the actor was injured in his ribs and pelvis by the car’s seatbelt, trapping him in the passenger seat.
Further, they claim the fire was due to defective fuel lines and side door reinforcements after citing the car’s “history of instability and control issues”.
In 2014, Roger Rodas’ wife filed a similar lawsuit against Porsche North America for wrongful death and negligence.


2021 Perodua Myvi - Is It Coming?

We know that a facelifted Perodua Myvi was just launched last year, but Perodua does have a habit of making special edition models...

Perodua Myvi 2021 Malaysia - everyone are waiting for it?

If there's one amazing thing about the
Myvi
, it's the fact that it's an evergreen model. Yes, you could say that many Malaysians grew up with other models being the staple choice - like the Perodua Kancil, Proton Saga, and so on and so forth. But the Myvi represents something a little more than what those cars offered.

The first-generation
Myvi
 came at a time when the industry was making a pretty rapid transition to the cars you see today. In reality, there hasn't been a great deal of change between the early 2000s and the cars you see right now, save for improvements of features or material choices. In contrast, the cars of the 1990s were designed and constructed slightly differently, with an entirely different aesthetic.

And perhaps that's why the Myvi has incredible resale value, and why
Perodua
 decided to create a million different special edition models and variants over the last two generations of Perodua Myvi. But it seems that they haven't really gotten around to doing it for this third-generation model, and maybe this might be the year for it.

While the Myvi used to have a wide range of variants and options, Perodua has streamlined it to just four. There's the range-topping 1.5L AV, the 1.5L H, the 1.3L X (with or without Advanced Safety Assist 2.0), and the 1.3L G (with an automatic or manual transmission). This is all fine and good for the vast majority of Malaysian consumers, but let's see what other interesting variants could come out this year.

A Mild Crossover?

The tail end of 2020 saw some massive flooding all over the country, ranging from city centres to actual highways. While the Myvi already has some pretty impressive water-wading depth for a passenger car (the intake is literally at the height of the bonnet), it would be interesting if
Perodua
 had the option to increase the ride height marginally for that extra clearance. It's not an easy task by any means, with driveshaft angles and geometry to consider, but it would be an interesting alternative.

A Manual 1.5L Variant?

I know what the good folks at Perodua will reply when I ask for this: "How many customers can you find?". It's a tough sell because the second-generation Myvi had a
manual variant
 for the 1.5-litre engine but sales were extremely slow. Perodua production figures for that particular variant were in the double digits every month, and it would naturally clog up their production line every time they had to make one.

That being said, I absolutely love my own manual second-generation Myvi and feel that the better platform and steering of the third generation model would greatly benefit from three pedals and a stick shift. The third generation was quite the leap forward in terms of refinement and handling, and it would be nice to see what a more
driver-oriented
 car would be like to drive.

A Refinement Package?

One of the things that truly astounds us is how well developed the third generation Myvi is. Regardless of the trim level or engine variant you choose, the overall design and material choice are fantastic when you consider it is a budget car at its core. It's easily on par with what's available in the wider market today - well, with the exception of extremely recent revisions and facelifts that have soft-touch dashboards.

Save for the slightly old-school four-speed automatic transmission (as opposed to modern offerings with CVTs), there really isn't much you can fault the Myvi for... except for a few squeaks, rattles, and odd noise intrusions into the cabin. Thankfully it doesn't take much to sort it out - a few sound insulation pads, a bit of foam in the right places, and they can tighten the car right up.

It could be part of a revision at the factory level, or it could even be a Gear Up package - but no matter how they want to offer it, it could really be a minor touch that elevates the ownership and driving experience of a Myvi. It's amazing how such a humble compact hatchback can be so appealing as an everyday driver, perfectly functional and acceptable even to those accustomed to higher end cars.

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The All-New 2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz C200 Avantgarde And C300 AMG Line Is Here - From RM288k

The best-selling
Mercedes-Benz
 model series in the last ten years has now gotten its latest iteration for the Malaysian market - the all-new W206
C200 Avantgarde and the C300 AMG Line - priced at RM288,334 and RM330,681 respectively.

Initially in CBU form, both variants will be CKD'ed beginning the second half of 2022.

Sagree Sardien, President & CEO, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said, “The C-Class has been our bestselling model to date. Since its introduction as the 190, over 10.5 million Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been delivered globally. Likewise in Malaysia, our customers love this vehicle as we continue to define the standards of comfort and innovation in the premium midsize sedan segment. With the new C-Class, our designers have been tasked to develop a car that combines human-centered innovations with sporty and modern design. Today, we are convinced that we have succeeded in delivering a car where design meets luxury and technology. We are very excited to introduce the new C-Class in Malaysia and with the latest edition, we are taking the next logical step on our road to a digital and sustainable future with a host of innovations that sets the benchmark in this segment.”

Exterior

On the outside, the short front overhang of the W206 coupled with the long wheelbase and rear overhang gives it a very modern, sensuous shape. For added flair, the bonnet with its power domes gives the viewer an impression of forward motion. For the keen-eyed, you will also notice design elements carried over from the new
S-Class
. It is a car that needs to be seen in the flesh to be better appreciated.

The C200 in Avantgarde trim is highlighted by the radiator grille upfront as well as elegant trim strips in high-sheen aluminium and chrome complementing the 18-inch 5-spoke wheels riding on lowered but comfort suspension.

The more aggressive C300 AMG Line comes with 19-inch AMG multi-spoke wheels, a panoramic sunroof, LED High Performance headlamps with Adaptive High Beam Assist.

Interior

The split dashboard design then extends into a wing-like section that houses the new flattened round air-conditioning vents.

The dashboard and central display are tilted towards the driver, with a high-resolution 12.3-inch free-standing driver display setting it apart.

Access to Mercedes' famed MBUX system is controlled via touchscreen with a very advantageous portrait orientation for ease of navigation. A fingerprint scanner identifies you quickly and conveniently, safeguarding your personal data. The scanner is located in a convenient location below the central display and can record the distinctive biometric features of up to two random fingers per user.

The driver display and media display can be further customized into three display styles: Discreet, Sporty or Classic. Ambient lighting is also standard in the all-new C-Class.

Powertrain

The current FAME
(Family of Modular Engines) engine range from Mercedes-Benz sets new standards in efficiency due to its systematic
electrification
 and intelligent downsizing.

Utilising an integrated starter-generator (ISG)
at low engine speeds as a mild hybrid
ensures linear power delivery.
The ISG uses a 48-volt onboard electrical system for functions such as gliding, boosting or energy recovery.
The engines also apparently starts very rapidly and comfortably as a result, so that the start/stop function is almost as imperceptible to the driver as the transition from gliding with the engine switched off to strong acceleration under engine power though we will have to test this to confirm.

Another feature that helps the engine provide instant response is the inclusion of a new twin-scroll turbocharger, a result of cooperation between Mercedes-Benz and the Mercedes-Benz-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team.

Transmission

The 9G-TRONIC transmission was further developed to adapt to the ISG, with a delivery rate increase of 30 percent compared to its predecessor which helps with efficiency. This was optimised via the
interplay with the electric auxiliary oil pump thus reducing the delivery rate of the mechanical pump.

At a glance

Model

C 200 Avantgarde Line

C 300 AMG Line

Displacement (cc)

1,496

1,999

Rated Output (kW[HP]/rpm)

150 [204]/5,800 - 6,100

190 [258]/5,800 - 5,800

Rated Torque (Nm/rpm)

300/1,800 - 4,000

400/2000 - 3200

Rated Output for Electric Motor

15 kW

15 kW

Rated Torque for Electric Motor

200 Nm

200 Nm

Battery Capacity (Ah)

70

70

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec)

7.3

6

Top speed (km/h)

246

250

Kerb weight/payload (kg)

1,650/615

1.675/605

Fuel consumption, combined (l/100km)

6.2 - 6.6

6.6 - 7.0

Combined CO₂ emissions (g/km)

150.0 - 141.0

159 - 150

Recommended Retail Price (OTR w/o Insurance)

RM 288,334

RM 330,681


Michelin Primacy 4: What Makes The Tyre Safe Even When Worn

Michelin Malaysia recently launched their new premium touring tyre, the Primacy 4. Premium touring tyres are made to deliver the most comfort (low noise emission, high impact absorption) as well as powerful braking and wet performance.
However, the new Primacy 4 tyres that replace the Primacy 3 ST have something truly special- wet braking performance that is better than competitors even when worn down after 80% usage. With this truly innovative breakthrough, Michelin created the catchy “Safe When New, Safe When Worn” tagline.
We take a more detailed approach to understand the innovation and technologies on the new Michelin Primacy 4.
Safe When New, Safe When Worn? So What Exactly Is Michelin Comparing?
In comparing tyre performance, independent technical service provider TUV Rheinland was appointed to perform the test with the tyre size 225/50R17 fitted to a 2017 Honda Accord.
The wet braking test involves the Honda Accord braking to a dead stop from a steady 80 km/h. The new Primacy 4, with 8 mm tread depth came to a complete stop 2.5 metres shorter versus other premium brands. No premium brands were disclosed, and the actual brake distance is actually an average reading from five different tyre brands.
The second test involves all tyres, Primacy 4 and competitors, scrubbed to only have 2 mm tread depth, simulating a worn tyre, but still within legal limits. Amazingly, the worn Michelin Primacy 4 requires 5.1 metres shorter distance compared to the worn premium tyres.
Michelin Primacy 4 performed so well that even when worn down, the braking distance still 1.8 metres shorter than some brand-new premium tyres.
How Did Michelin Engineer This Tyre To Perform So Well?
The secret to the amazing wet braking performance is the EverGrip Technology that features new sculpture on the new tread blocks. This design makes the tread blocks have squarer and less tapered grooves, providing plenty of water evacuation even when worn down. Michelin says this new groove design evacuates up to 50% more water compared to other worn tyres.
How the tyre interacts with the road on contact is also important, and that is where the term ‘compound’ is used. The compound, a mixture of plenty of chemicals, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, and silica in new Primacy 4 has Active Bonding Element to bond rubber chains and silica more evenly and more strongly at a molecular level.
The improved bonding after curing is the key factor in delivering more uniform energy dissipation upon contact with the road.
Looking at the sample of a worn Primacy 4 versus brand new on display, the sipes and grooves on the tread all remain visible and have sufficient depth to perform as designed.
Michelin is also using the Primacy 4 to educate road users on the worn tyre performance. Michelin believes that tyres should perform well throughout its tread depth, not just at the peak of it.
Majority of the new Primacy 4 tyres are produced in Thailand. Larger tyre sizes will come from China and Europe. Sizes
at launch
 are listed as below, and Michelin Malaysia is planning to add the 15-inch and other sizes in phases starting next month.
16 inches, found on Honda Civic, Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, Lexus CT 200h, VW Jetta, Nissan Teana
205/55R16 91W
215/55R16 97W
225/55R16 99Y
205/60R16 92V
215/60R16 99V
225/60R16 98W
235/60R16 100V
205/65R16 95V
17 inches, found on Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Proton Perdana, Honda Civic, Kia Cerato, Honda HR-V, Lexus IS 250, Subaru XV
215/45R17 91W
245/45R17 99W
225/50R17 98W
235/50R17 96W
215/55R17 94V
225/55R17 101W
235/55R17 103W
215/60R17 96V
225/60R17 103V
18 inches, found on Toyota Vellfire, Toyota Alphard, Subaru Forester XT, Nissan Elgrand
214/45R18 93W
235/50R18 97W
225/55R18 102V


Honda's Autonomous Work Vehicle Is Truly A Jack Of All Trades

Honda has unveiled the Autonomous Work Vehicle at the ongoing CES 2019 Exhibition in Las Vegas.
The autonomous ATV, which made its debut at the CES 2018 last year under the name 3E-D18 Concept, has since undergone beta-testing and evaluation in a broad array of work environments including a large-scale solar operations company in North Carolina, before it became the real-world version it is today.
It was even tested by the wild land fire fighting division in Colorado and an agricultural and environmental sciences college in California.
Based on Honda's ATV chassis, the Autonomous Work Vehicle is equipped with a 4WD system, as well as virtually indestructible airless tires, enabling it to climb almost any obstacle.
It also features GPS and sensor-based autonomy, which are capable of guiding the unit in almost any environment. Its small size makes it super manoeuvrable and perfect for a variety of environments.
Measuring 194 cm in length, 111 cm in width, and 90 cm in height with a weight of 350 kg, the Autonomous Work Vehicle is capable of towing up to 590 kg, and carries a maximum load of 454 kg.
Aiming to further develop its autonomy functionality, Honda said that it is seeking to collaborate with partners to help field-test the vehicle in various other usage scenarios.
That being said, joining Honda's Autonomous Work Vehicle at the 2019 CES show will be a range of robotic and high-tech products such as the Honda P.A.T.H. (Predicting Action of the Human) Bot, Honda Omni Traction Drive System, the Honda Wireless Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), and the Honda Xcelerator.


Honda Malaysia Delivers Its 10,000th CKD Hybrid Vehicle

Honda Malaysia has announced that its Completely Knock-Down (CKD) Hybrid vehicles have reached a significant milestone of 10,000 units sold in Malaysia. The 10,000th unit, a City Hybrid, was recently delivered to its proud owner, Mr. Saddam Hassan Bin Abdul Salim at Macinda Auto S.B.
Honda Malaysia introduced its first hybrid model locally, the Civic Hybrid, in 2004 - in line with the Government’s agenda of promoting green technology. Then in 2012, Honda Malaysia rolled out the very first locally-assembled Jazz Hybrid at the Pegoh Plant in Alor Gajah, the first Non-National manufacturer to produce hybrid vehicles locally. Malaysia is the third country after Japan and the United States to manufacture/assemble a Honda hybrid vehicle.
From the 10,000 units of CKD Hybrid vehicles sold, the
Jazz Hybrid
 achieved highest sales at over 6,000 units followed by
City Hybrid
 with more than 3,400 units sold. The latest model in the Hybrid line-up, the HR-V Hybrid, has racked up sales of 670 units as of June 2019.
Honda Malaysia continues to lead as the only country outside of Japan to introduce the Sport Hybrid i-DCD system following the introductions of the City Hybrid and Jazz Hybrid in 2017, and HR-V Hybrid earlier this year.
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Quality oil is essential to the health of any engine - Car Basics with Caltex

An engine oil is generally, for a good reason, regarded to be the lifeblood of the engine itself. The engine, in equivalence to human anatomy, is analogous to our heart.

A car depends on its engine, and the engine depends on the regular use of high-quality engine oil. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about how this synergistic pair function and their roles to one another.

To clear the air a little, we’re going to shed a little light on the basics of engine oil to make you that much more of an informed consumer.

What is engine oil?

When mankind invented engines, they started realising that engines do not last because too much friction inside the engine results in premature wear. When they looked for a way to prolong engine life, where something could reduce friction and heat, they came out with engine oils.

The very first iteration of engine oil kept friction at bay on a steam engine, using a petroleum-based lubricant for the task.

As it lubricates engine components and reduces friction, engine oils also help to clean the engine by preventing contaminants from adhering to internal engine components. It also neutralises acids that originate from fuel and improves the sealing of piston rings and cools the engine by carrying heat away from moving parts.

What happens if I don't change my engine oil?

When engine oil is not changed for a long time, it will eventually turn into a gel or solidify, turning into sludge. When this happens, it will not be able to reach all parts of the engine, which could cause the engine to have accelerated wear of components and cause it to overheat and increase fuel consumption.

Eventually, the breakdown of the engine oil over time will lead to excessive wear due to the oil film being too weak to prevent metal-to-metal friction. Much like the unpredictability of a heart attack, this is the slow but sometimes sudden death of an engine.

How often should I change the engine oil?

Every car manufacturer has its own recommended engine oil change interval, but for best practice, we should change engine oil every few months or 5,000km to keep our engine in tip-top condition.

Some car brands stipulate engine oil changes every 10,000km travelled or within 1 year - whichever comes first. However, as previously mentioned, this is also highly dependent on the quality of engine oil being used, as some more durable and are less prone to breakdown than others.

You should also consult the owner's manual to verify the exact oil weight (viscosity) and specifications needed for your car to ensure compatibility. Numbers like 0W-20 or 10W-30 might sound confusing but do have a big impact on engine performance and health.

Types of engine oil

Mineral Oil

Mineral oils are directly derived from refined crude petroleum oil. They are the cheapest because there's not much engineering going into them. The only refinement process that goes through it is the removal of natural contaminants and unwanted hydrocarbons.

For running-in freshly built engines, good mineral oil is important as it allows the various components to break in properly. But because they do not have additives, their molecular structures break down fast, so you need to change them frequently.

Fully Synthetic

Fully Synthetic oils are chemically modified oils with additives and have fewer impurities. The additives are added to suit what an engine needs, such as good flow at low temperatures and stable viscosity at high temperatures.

There's no debate that fully synthetic oil is the best kind of oil to put in your engine, regardless of age or design. It usually has the most additives and is the most resistant to temperature and abuse, so it would be our oil grade of choice whether dealing with a 30-year-old classic car or a brand-new Honda HR-V.

Semi-synthetic

Semi-synthetic oil is more expensive than mineral oil but cheaper than fully synthetic. The simple reason for this is that they are a mix of the two. Although they can provide the same protection features as fully synthetic oils, they are less potent than fully synthetic oils.

As a result, they are often used as an economical alternative to fully synthetic oils for people that do not need a maximum amount of performance and engine protection. They are commonly used in high-mileage engines, as engine deterioration has already taken its course in high-mileage cars.

Obviously, there is a lot more to nitty gritty, geeky, science-ey details of engine oils but those will at least get you over the line if you were wondering which one to pick up for your car and how they work to ensure smooth running.

Of course, our friends at Caltex have a broad range of high-quality engine oils and other lubricants to keep your car’s engine in top-notch mechanical condition.


Hong Guang Mini EV - The Most Popular EV In China, Not Tesla!

Who would have thought that Tesla's luxury models would lose out to tiny city cars?

There's absolutely no doubt that China has become one of the most important automotive markets in the world - especially given their sheer volume and how progressive they are in terms of technological adoption - and of course their ever-growing economic strength. It's no secret that luxury cars sell in large numbers in China, but like any population, there are plenty of people who look for more budget-friendly options.

Just as
Tesla
 is regarded as a luxury car in other markets, it remains prohibitively priced even with incentives in
China
. Therefore it comes as no surprise that the most popular Electric Vehicle (EV) in China is the Hong Guang Mini EV - which sells for just 5000 USD (RM 20,275) - or 4500 USD if you forgo air-conditioning. A top speed of just 100 km/h courtesy of a 17.4 hp motor, and a range of 170 km - it really is perfectly fine for city use.

And that's why they managed to move 112,000 of these little cars in the second half of 2020, and 25,778 units in January of 2021 alone. With partner company GM,
SAIC
 produces this compact electric car and positions it as "the people's commuting tool". It definitely helps that the Chinese government makes it extremely easy to register electric vehicles with no waiting list, compared to conventional vehicles which may take months or years.

With all that in mind, the distribution isn't as you'd expect compared to conventional cars. The take-up rate for the
Tesla Model 3
 is roughly half that of the Hong Guang Mini EV - compared to the 0.6% of total Chinese market vehicle sales in 2020 across all Tesla models. After all, the Tesla Model 3 is priced at roughly six times that of the Hong Guang Mini EV.

There are plans for export of this compact
EV
, although naturally, it won't play well in many other markets around the world. Malaysians definitely wouldn't take kindly to the fact that it has less power than a Perodua Kancil, or has a range that wouldn't realistically let you drive anywhere beyond the Klang Valley and back without a
fast-charging
 infrastructure. Perhaps with newer technology, it could become a viable proposition outside of China.


The Neta V is sold in Thailand for just RM72k and is coming to Malaysia next

Zhejiang-based Hozon Auto is probably an automaker you’ve not heard of, which makes it less likely you’ll have
heard of Neta, its sub-brand
 that’s now selling their EVs in Thailand and Vietnam. Rumour has it they’re keen on setting up shop in Malaysia too.

The good news is that they’re cars are being offered across a wide range of price points, focused on the Neta S, Neta U-II, and finally the Neta V which was also shown off last week at the Bangkok International Motor Show despite being officially on sale there since September 2022.

The V is the model slated to also arrive on our shores as the company’s newly set up Malaysian social media channels seem to indicate. The budget-oriented EV is a 5-seat hatchback that should be decently disruptive with its expected sub-RM100k price tag.

The car’s Thai price starts at just 549,000 baht, equivalent to around RM72,000 at the exchange rate at the time of writing.

As far as the Neta V’s specifications, the fully electric hatch boasts a single electric motor up front with 95hp and 150Nm juiced by a 38.5kWh lithium-ion battery that offers up to 384km of range on the NEDC test cycle - pretty respectable.

Neta also offers a larger 55kWh battery that boosts endurance past 400km on a single charge, but it’s unlikely this variant will be offered here from the outset. Given its petite dimensions and relatively light weight, the automaker claims the V is quite brisk with a 0-50km/h time of under 3.9 seconds, perfect for squirrelling around town.

The interior is predictably quite minimal given the trend of EVs with a large 14.6-inch central touchscreen dominating the centre stack but aided by a driver’s display tucked into the upper portion of the dashboard.

Its cabin promises an overall airer feel compared to combustion-powered cars given its EV-specific HPC 3.0 platform. The boot measures a very usable 335-litres that’s also expandable to 552-litres with the seats folded.

Unfortunately, the Neta V omits the fancier suite of active safety and drive assist features but does  feature the usual array of anti-lock brakes, stability control, airbags, and tyre pressure monitoring. Honestly, for the price its being peddled, perhaps that’s forgivable.


2015 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe Appears On Malaysian Website: Launching Soon?

Having made its global debut several months ago pre Detroit Auto Show, it looks like it’s time for
BMW
 Malaysia to get to introducing the refreshed 2015
BMW 6 Series
 Gran Coupe.
All four versions of the car (Coupe, Gran Coupe, Cabriolet and M6) were revealed then, but given that BMW Malaysia no longer sells the Coupe here, we could just be in for the return of the Gran Coupe 640i, as well as the M6 Gran Coupe.
A teaser image of the car has popped up on the local website, with a text suggesting that the car is “Coming soon.” Apart from a gallery for company, no word yet has been sparred on any other body styles or variants, though.
Changes between this and the out-going model include a new kidney grille design, an updated front and rear bumper, and the option of full LED headlights. The easiest way to identify the 6 Series LCI is by its three-LED daytime running lights, which are located on the front bumper.
As far as we know, the 6 Series that was revealed back in January gets an interior update that includes higher-quality surface materials, an improved head-up display and glossy black accents on the centre console and dash.
Very minor changes has been introduced to the powertrain of the vehicle, so do expect the same run of 3.0-litre inline-six BMW TwinPower, and a 4.4-litre V8 (M6), delivering 316hp and 444hp respectively.
The only drivetrain change surrounds the new xDrive system, which now weighs 75kg more than before. Improving acceleration from standstill, Malaysians shouldn’t have to worry, given that our 6ers come rear-wheel driven, unless ordered otherwise.
Currently, here are the prices for the fully-imported 6 Series Gran Coupe and M6 Gran Coupe in Malaysia:
640i Gran Coupé CBU Coupé: RM 780,800.00
M6 Gran Coupé CBU Coupé: RM 980,800.00
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Volkswagen Polo 1.6 Hatch Now Going for RM 69,888

Good news for those in the market for a Polo 1.6 Hatch: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has taken the price down to
RM 69,888
 for a limited time- not inclusive of registration and insurance, and only for Peninsular Malaysia. This comes as a fairly major discount from the facelifted launch price 2 years ago, which sat at RM 90,646, exclusive of insurance. The last discount saw the Polo 1.6 hatch down to RM 76,888 towards the end of last year.
In all ways this Polo 1.6 Hatch is the same as the standard facelift model, with identical specifications and equipment. It has the 1.6-litre MPI engine with 105 PS and 153 Nm, as well as the same 6-speed conventional automatic transmission and the basic entertainment system. Read our launch story for the facelift
here
.


The Volvo Lounge Console Is Ultimate Luxury Catered For One

Volvo
 Cars is on a mission to present itself as a top luxury brand and this is another product to drive that point home. Following the reveal of the
Volvo XC90 Excellence
, the brand is poised to introduce another luxury
XC90
 model at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show.
Known as the Lounge Console, the concept aims to provide the ultimate in-car experience for the busy chauffeur-driven business people of today.
See, Volvo understand just what the modern business person needs. As Volvo Car’s senior vice president of design Thomas Ingenlath puts it, “People who are on the move and have a hectic lifestyle going from event to event or meeting to meeting need some space, some luxury time, and the opportunity to relax and refresh themselves for the next engagement. This is ultimately what the Lounge Console is designed to facilitate.”
For that to happen, Volvo first removed the front passenger seat, allowing for more open space, at least for one of the rear occupants. From there, Volvo Car’s designers utilised ethnographic research data and set out to create a unique passenger experience.
A large multi-function work table is the first item that greets the passenger. Open it up and an illuminated vanity mirror is revealed, including a storage tray for any jewellery, personal accessories, or make-up.
The electric-powered table is also capable of rotating 90 degrees and when sent forward, flips over to reveal a large 17-inch media screen to provide the full in-car theatre experience.
Should the long business day leave your legs feeling fatigued, place them on the cushioned leg rest after you have stowed your shoes in the area below it. And if you need to swap watches before arriving at your next meeting, there’s a storage space that can hold your other watches as well.
As for the other passenger in the rear, not much pampering is catered towards him/her. Where there is a 17-inch media screen to look at on the other side, there is instead a coat hanger instead. At least there’s electric-powered seats and a small table.


Former Managing Director of Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors Is Latest Addition To Proton's New Management Team

Mr. Lau Yit Mun, the former managing director of Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has been recruited by Proton to take up a new position as Director of Sales. Lau has been with Proton since Feburary this year. His appointment is the latest by Proton, which under China’s Geely ownership, has headhunted multiple big names in industry to join its new management team.
Apart from Lau, the new management team at Proton now include Datuk Takashi Hibi, the former Deputy Chairman of UMW Toyota Motor, Professor Dr. Winfried Vahland, former Chairman and CEO of Skoda, and Yoshiya Inamori, former Vice-President of Peugeot Citroen Mitsubishi Automobiles Russia.
Prior to Lau’s departure, HSDM had successfully launched the Ioniq Hybrid, which at RM100,388 is the most affordably priced car that comes equipped with a full suite of advanced driving assistance systems - including Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, and adaptive cruise control.
He also oversaw the renewal of Hyundai’s line-up, beginning with the MD generation Elantra, followed by the all-new Sonata, Tucson, Veloster, Starex and Santa Fe, as well the addition of a new generation of T-GDi engines on the Elantra Sport, Tucson and Veloster. Earlier, he had also introduced Hyundai’s Global Dealer Space Identity (GDSI) retail format to Malaysia.
In the interim, Lau’s position at HSDM is being filled by Mr. Dennis Ho, who is currently holding a concurrent position as Managing Director for Sime Darby Motors (Malaysia, Thailand and Taiwan).
Credit: Thanks to Yamin Vong of
motorme.my
 for the tip.


Kereta Bajet Murah Di Carlist.my – Harga Bawah RM20,000

Adakah anda sedang mencari kereta terpakai dengan harga mampu milik? Jangan risau,
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Dalam era ini, tidak disangkal lagi bahawa kereta itu merupakan suatu keperluan. Tetapi bagi mereka yang baru mula bekerja atau masih belajar, tidak berbaloi untuk berbelanja besar demi untuk mendapatkan sebuah kereta. Jadi apa cara terbaik? Beli kereta terpakai lah!

Dalam memilih kereta terpakai ini, anda seharusnya mempunyai sedikit ilmu bagi mengetahui keadaan sebenar kereta tersebut sebelum membeli. Penting juga untuk mengetahui
tips untuk membeli kereta terpakai
 bukan apa, bagi mengelakkan anda menyesal di kemudian hari.

Oleh kerana kekangan ekonomi, ramai yang memilih untuk membeli kereta terpakai oleh kerana tanda harganya yang jauh lebih murah berbanding ketika kereta tersebut dilancarkan. Meskipun kereta ini agak berusia berbanding kereta baru, tetapi jika anda membuat pilihan yang bijak, kos pemilikannya jauh lebih murah daripada harga kereta baru.

Sekiranya anda mempunyai bajet sebanyak RM20,000 sekalipun, pelbagai kereta terpakai boleh didapati dalam anggaran harga tersebut. Tetapi persoalannya, yang mana satu menjadi pilihan anda? Jangan risau, kami ada senaraikan kereta terpakai yang boleh didapati dengan harga kurang daripada RM20,000 di Carlist.my!

2014 Proton Saga 1.3 FLX Standard (A)

RM18,800

Proton Saga FLX ini masih lagi menjadi antara kereta Proton yang sering dijumpai di jalan raya. Dihasilkan pada tahun 2014, kenderaan kelas B-segmen ini ternyata masih lagi menjadi pilihan rakyat Malaysia. Mana taknya, siapa yang tak suka handling tersohor Proton kan? Spesifikasi bagi varian standard ini juga menggunakan transmisi automatik. Ruangan dalaman pun boleh tahan luas. Kalau nak cerita dari segi kekuasaan enjin, ia tidaklah sehebat mana, namun ia cukup bagi kegunaan bandar ataupun highway.

2008 Perodua Myvi 1.3 (A) EZi

RM14,800

Myvi model lama ini turut boleh diangkat sebagai King of The Road kerana jika tiada yang lama, tiadalah yang baharu. Meskipun Myvi varian EZi ini didaftarkan pada tahun 2008,  namun warna hijau asal pada kereta masih kelihatan cantik. Penting sebenarnya untuk anda membeli kereta terpakai daripada tuan kereta yang pandai jaga kereta. Bukan apa, nanti anda juga yang senang!

2010 Perodua Viva 1.0 (A)

RM11,900

Masih ingat kereta cilik keluaran Perodua ini? Meskipun sudah dihentikan pengeluarannya pada tahun 2014, Perodua Viva ini sememangnya pilihan yang tepat bagi mereka yang bekerja dan tinggal di bandar. Mana taknya, dengan saiz kecil seperti ini, senang nak mencelah di lorong yang sesak dan sempit. Sekiranya anda mencari kenderaan untuk pergi balik kerja di kawasan bandar, Viva ini merupakan pilhan yang tepat. Dah lah kecil, jimat minyak pula tu. Apa lagi anda mahu?

2006 Toyota Camry 2.0 E Sedan

RM19,800

Kalau teringin nak naik kereta sedan yang premium dan selesa, Toyota Camry ini menjadi pilihan! Meskipun sudah sedikit berusia, namun Toyota Camry ini masih lagi relevan. Gear box serta enjin yang lancar memberikan lebih keselesaan pada pemandu dan penumpang. Ruangan dalamannya pula tak payah cakap lah, memang luas!

2006 Honda CR-V 2.0 (A)

RM19,800

Inginkan
SUV
? Model ini amat sesuai untuk permulaan! Rata-rata pengguna meletakkan review yang positif terhadap model ini. Selain enjinnya yang mudah untuk dijaga, barang barang kereta itu turut mudah diperolehi dengan harga yang berpatutan. Tidak cukup dengan ruang dalaman yang luas serta ruang yang mencukupi untuk keluarga tiga atau empat orang, CR-V ini memang pilihan yang bagus.

2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Sport Hatchback (A)

RM18,888

Bagi mereka yang meminati kereta yang sporty, enjin 1.0 Ecoboost kereta ini mampu memberikan tork yang mencukupi untuk memotong dan menaiki bukit. Selain daripada saiznya yang kecil, penggunaan petrol juga kurang sekaligus menjadikan ia sebagai salah satu kereta bandar yang sesuai. Anda mungkin bakal jatuh cinta pada reka bentuk luarannya yang agresif dan kompak. Belum upgrade lagi tu!

2010 Proton Exora 1.6 (A)

RM16,800

Bagi mereka yang sedang mencari
MPV
 terpakai untuk kegunaan seisi keluarga, anda boleh memilih Proton Exora ini! Tahukah anda Exora merupakan MPV keluaran Malaysia yang pertama pada tahun 2009? Menariknya, model Exora ini masih dihasilkan oleh Proton sehingga kini. Maknanya, tak susah la nak cari spare part kan! Interior dalamannya turut dilengkapi dengan infotaiment skrin sentuh dengan sambungan USB, Bluetooth serta HDMI. Memang meriah la dalam kereta masa perjalanan balik kampung nanti.

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Banjir: Kos Baik Pulih Fasiliti, Kenderaan Sekolah Memandu Cecah RM350,000

Banjir
 yang melanda Sri Muda, Shah Alam pada 18 Disember lalu telah menyebabkan sebuah sekolah memandu di kawasan berkenaan rosak sepenuhnya.

Pengerusi dan pemilik Manducekap Hi-Tech Sdn Bhd, E. Vennarajan hanya mampu melihat dan merelakan sekolah memandu yang diusahakan hampir 23 tahun itu
ditenggelami air
 tanpa mampu mengalihkan kenderaan yang digunakan pelajar untuk mengambil lesen ekoran kawasan luar telah dinaiki air.

Dalam kejadian tersebut, pelbagai barangan musnah dan rosak sepenuhnya termasuk peralatan pejabat dan buku Kurikulum Pendidikan Pemandu (KPP) untuk kegunaan pelajar. Malah, ada juga
lesen
 L dan P pelajar yang telah rosak dan bertaburan menyebabkan ia tidak dapat diserahkan kepada pelajar.

*Kredit foto: BERNAMA

Selain itu, sebanyak 50 kereta, 33 motosikal (termasuk 3 motosikal berkuasa tinggi serta 2 lori Hino yang digunakan untuk melatih para pelajar tidak dapat diselamatkan akibat terkepung dengan kawasan sekeliling yang sudah banjir.

Menurut Vennarajan, kos untuk membaik pulih fasiliti, barangan elektrik serta kenderaan terjejas di sekolah memandu yang telah beroperasi semula sejak September tahun lalu itu mencecah RM350,000.

Tambahnya, kawasan sekolah memandunya yang terletak di Seksyen 25 itu amat jarang dinaiki air walaupun kawasan itu pernah dilanda banjir kilat sebelum ini. Ini disebabkan oleh kedudukan sekolah memandu terbabit yang lebih tinggi daripada kawasan perumahan lain di sana.

Walau bagaimanapun, banjir kali ini lebih parah dan tidak dapat dielakkan apabila mencatatkan ketinggian paras air sehingga 1.6 meter dan bertahan selama 3 hari. Dalam sejarah penubuhan sekolah memandu terbabit, ini merupakan pengalaman pertama ia ditenggelami banjir besar.

Akibat mengalami
kerugian
 yang besar ekoran bencara yang melanda, Vennarajan ada berfikiran untuk mengubah lokasi sekolah memandunya ke tempat yang lebih selamat. Tetapi perkara itu tidak dilaksanakan kerana kebanyakan penduduk di sekitar Shah Alam sudah mengetahui lokasi tempat ini.

*Kredit foto: MalaysiaGazette

Meskipun tiada rancangan untuk berpindah lokasi, namun pemilik berkenaan sudah ada perancangan untuk meninggikan kawasan pejabat urusan sekolah memandu terbabit atau mana-mana tempat yang mungkin boleh mengurangkan risiko banjir selepas ini.

Untuk menyelesaikan masalah urusan buku KPP serta lesen pelajar yang telah rosak, Vennarajan memberitahu bahawa perkara tersebut akan dibantu dan diselesaikan oleh Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Selangor.


First Impression: 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster - New Kid On The Block

As part of the
Harley-Davidson Dirt.Road.Track (DRT) experience
, those who attended also got the chance to try out the latest
2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster
.

Powered by the also new Revolution Max 975T V-twin engine, is the Nightster a bike worthy of the brand's 'bar and shield' logo? It's a good question for 2022, and a good question we will try to answer after having ridden it in
Pattaya, Thailand
.

What is the Nightster?

In essence, the H-D Nightster represents the
latest evolution
 of the Sportster line-up as well as the Revolution Max powertrain. It's also a bike that is seen as a good starter pack for those who are thinking of getting on the H-D bandwagon, before jumping onto more serious machines - the ones powered by the big Milwaukee-Eight units.

Coming in hot with only 975cc displacement from its new Revolution Max 975T engine, the Nightster is parked under the Sport variant of Harley-Davidson together with its bigger and more powerful sibling, the Sportster S.

In short, the Nightster looks and feels like the good ol' Sportster 883, but paired with a new engine, enhanced electronic riding aids, and levels of comfort and agility,  this new 'baby' Harley has huge potential to be truly appreciated by newer and younger riders who are fans of the brand but are still a bit intimidated with some of H-D's bigger offerings.

975cc Revolution Max V-twin engine

As stated above, the new 'baby' or 'gateway' Harley model comes with the smaller version of the
Revolution Max V-twin engine
 found in the
Pan America 1250
 and
Sportster S
. Producing
90hp
 and
95Nm
 of torque, the Nightster offers a fair combination of smooth cruising capabilities and exciting torque delivery.

The Nightster is also different from older Harleys due to the fact that the engine is also used as a
stressed member
 of the chassis. This means that the front end, rear subframe, and swingarm are bolted directly to the engine, which makes the Nightster a more 'compact, strong, and lightweight' model. In running order, it tips the scale at
221kg
 - a fair weight for any bike that's just under the 1,000cc mark.

The fuel tank is under the seat?

That's right. In order to keep the bike's mass centralised and down low, Harley-Davidson decided to place its
11.7-litre fuel tank
 under the seat (between the engine and rear tyre). Even the battery is parked down low in front of the engine to ensure that it stays nimble and agile in the corners and at lower speeds. That 'fuel tank' on top is actually the bike's airbox dressed to look like a traditional fuel tank. Clever.

The Nightster's chassis is also fitted with 41mm Showa dual-bending valve forks upfront (non-adjustable) and dual-rear shocks (preload-adjustable) for better smoothness and riding comfort. There's a 19-inch wheel and 16-inch for the rear to complete its low-riding sporty looks. A bit skinny-looking at that front end, but easy to ride with little to no drama.

Rider Safety Enhancements out of the box

Another area that H-D has been working on to extensively improve is the
electronic riding aids
. We're glad to know that the Nightster, despite being an 'entry-level' model, also comes with selectable riding modes (Road, Rain, and Sport) for different riding scenarios.

By choosing the different modes, the system will then configure the right levels of power delivery, engine braking, ABS, and traction control accordingly. That way, it keeps things safer and when you're out riding, safer is always more fun because you'll have fewer things to worry about.

The Nightster also comes with
Brembo brakes
, which had good feedback and enough bite to slow down and stop safely despite the single-disc setup upfront. In other words, it's a Harley that you can comfortably go fast, slow down and stop even if you're a new rider to the segment. No complaints in these areas.

Should you buy one?

Why not? The Nightster looks cool, feels great to ride, is very agile and sensible, but still has that Harley aura despite being a much smaller capacity machine compared to the Milwaukee-Eights.

As a model that represents the new evolution for Harley-Davidson (together with the Pan America and Sportster S), the Nightster can also be seen as a blank canvas just waiting to be customised and personalised - also another ethos of H-D when it comes to freedom of expression and riding performance.

It'll be in the Malaysian market soon, and we have a strong feeling that it'll be priced somewhere between the range of
RM85,000 to RM90,000*
. That's only an estimate for now, which will be confirmed tomorrow at the Art of Speed Malaysia event (2 July 2022).

All in all, The Nightster is a very decent proposition before moving towards the bigger models like the very beautiful Low Rider ST.

*Price update: 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster priced at RM93,900 as announced during its official Malaysian launch at Art of Speed.


Volkswagen Malaysia’s Master Technician Award Certification

Volkswagen Malaysia recently concluded their After Sales Training where a total of 15 technicians were given the certification of Master Technicians, while 22 more were recognised as Diagnostic Competence Technicians.
The training is part of Volkswagen Malaysia’s internal Service Qualification Training, which is divided into three categories - non-technical, technical and parts. The Germany-sourced syllabus is used is the same as that used globally by all Volkswagen dealers.
This Technical Service qualification training encompasses several levels of both practical and theoretical assessments, whereby the Master Technician Qualification can take up to two and a half years to complete.
There is also the Diagnostic Competence Qualification, which takes up to two years to complete. The role of a Diagnostic Technician is to diagnose and resolve electrical and other faults that may be found to ensure the correct repairs are made.
Mr Armin Keller, Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Malaysia said that “Our customers are our top priority and investing on the right people, training and infrastructure is one of the ways we can strive to improve our offerings and improve the overall ownership experience. Volkswagen Malaysia will continue to focus on improving overall ownership experience for our customers.”
The company aims to have at least one Master Technician for every Volkswagen dealership in Malaysia.


No Matter What Your Dream EV Is, A Smarter Financing Plan Is Now Here

These days with the flood of fully electric vehicles entering the Malaysian market, being behind  the wheel of something sleek, silent, and produces zero emissions is equally about making a  statement of prestige as it is about cutting our carbon footprint.

Sure, the sound of snarling engines and high revs can be intoxicating, but there’s also something  to be said about an EV’s effortless performance and its futuristic simplicity that can’t be ignored.

Those on the cutting-edge of trends or are at the forefront of high technology have a wide  selection of EVs to choose from as many legacy automakers have fully embraced the  electrification wave. However, far from being a domain exclusive to the wealthy, electric vehicles  are rapidly becoming more and more accessible.

A Sea Of EVs

As we have said, you’ll have plenty of choices when it comes to selecting your EV. At the least  expensive - but by no means is it lacking substance - end of the spectrum is the ORA Good Cat  with a starting price of just RM140,500. Its curvy-cute looks and surprisingly spacious cabin  makes it an interesting proposition.

This is swiftly followed up by the BYD Atto 3 Standard Range that begins at RM149,800. We were  particularly impressed with the fit and finish during our time with it, so it’s no surprise to us why it  has become very popular with buyers going electric for the first time.

Then there’s also BMW iX3 (from RM322,800) that forms the foundation of the Munich  automaker’s ambitious EV push. As the name suggests, the iX3 is a fully electric version of the X3  but swaps none of the verve and sharp driving characteristics.

The iX (starting from RM403,800), meanwhile, can be considered a different animal altogether.  With dual electric motors and built upon a new dedicated platform, it deservedly holds the title of  BMW’s flagship EV. Its exterior is striking to say the least but its cabin is pure class, and in the  premium zero emissions segment here it does nothing less than dominate.

BMW have also recently launched a new range-topping variant of the iX called the xDrive50. At RM546,800, it’s quite a bit pricier than the baseline variant but packs an enormous 111.5kWh  battery that delivers up to 630km of range. Coupled with having 523PS and 765Nm on tap, this  newest iX is a beast.

For those of you preferring something a little more left field but not wanting to compromise an  inch on style, the Volvo C40 should be just the thing. This svelte Swedish coupe-SUV is one of the  most recent market entrants and pairs a 78kWh battery to dual motors for 408PS and 660Nm  which, given its modest dimensions, gives the C40 some very spicy characteristics.

However, when it comes to RHB’s Green Financing, all EVs are viewed as equal and are equally  eligible. The watchwords here are ‘variable rate’ - where typical hire purchase agreements use  fixed rates, and it turns out this is perfect for EV buyers.

The RHB Advantage

It's rare to have the best of both worlds when talking about vehicle financing, but RHB Green  Financing is an exception. You enjoy the benefits of a very attractive rate as well as a maximum  tenure of 9-years, without any drawbacks if or when you choose to settle early and sell the car  when the latest crop of cutting-edge EVs catches your fancy.

You can enjoy increased savings by paying your monthly instalments earlier. RHB's Green  Financing operates on a daily rest basis, which means that customers who pay their instalments  earlier in the month instead of waiting until the end will experience even greater savings.

Using the aforementioned ORA Good Cat as an example (with a starting price of RM140,500),  customers of RHB Green Financing with a RM20,000 downpayment for a RM120,000 financing  amount with a 9 year tenure at an offered variable rate from 2.05% p.a would result in a monthly  instalment of RM1,317.

RHB calculates that the potential profit savings from Variable Rate over that 9 year tenure would  amount to RM1,797.29. Furthermore, should the customer opt to pay an increased instalment of

RM1,400 (an additional RM83) per month, it would result in a potential profit savings of  RM1,639.78 with a shortened tenure of 6 months.

Nowadays, EV makers are also pretty confident in the quality and reliability of their cars.  Consequently, the resulting 8-year warranty (at least on the EV drivetrain and battery components)  have become the industry standard, but much like smartphones, EVs do have an inherently  reduced ‘peak performance’ window compared to combustion-powered cars.

Therefore, should the most opportune window to sell off an EV present itself earlier than  expected, or before the financing tenure has concluded, Green Financing customers have the  flexibility to sell off their vehicle before battery degradation becomes an issue.

Additionally, for a limited time, RHB is offering Green Financing customers a 1-year  complimentary ChargEV membership valued at RM240, giving them access to the largest EV  charging network in Malaysia. By planning your trips efficiently using the ChargEV app and finding  free public chargers, you can potentially "refuel" for a whole year, for FREE!

Click here to find out more about RHB Green Financing.


Spyshot: Possible Geely Binrui PHEV Caught, End-2019 Debut Possible

Geely is set to introduce its all-new Binrui at the end of this month, riding on the company’s latest
BMA platform
.
Thanks to BitAuto, spyshots of what appear to be a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of the Geely Binrui have surfaced. Last year, spyshots of the
Binyue PHEV
 surfaced ahead of the model's debut.
Changes from the regular Binrui include different headlights and a charging port located on the front right fender.
Powertrain details are scarce, though it is possible that the PHEV variant of the Binrui could be powered by the same 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine from the
Borui GE
. Combined system output for the PHEV variant of the Borui GE is 257 hp and 425 Nm, sent to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
BitAuto also added that the Binrui PHEV could see an end-2019 debut.
Photo credit:
BitAuto


Waze Steps Into Carpooling Scene With New RideWith Service

Waze is getting into the transportation game. The Google-owned social navigation app is launching its new on-demand carpooling RideWith service, which connects people travelling to work along similar routes and coordinates a joint trip.
The concept is that through the Waze networked community of drivers, passengers who are willing to shoulder the costs of transportation can link up with drivers who are headed in the same direction. Now, these drivers aren’t employed by Waze or Google, but just regular commuters.
With this, Google is somewhat encroaching on
Uber
’s territory – a company that Google themselves are an investor. As we’ve mentioned, Waze or Google is not hiring anyone outside the company to build a fleet of drivers, but instead offers a platform for everyday commuters to coordinate a joint trip.
Drivers will be paid only based on estimated costs of fuel and other compensations, and are limited to receiving just two rides per day as well as being insured under their own name.
Currently, the RideWith service is still largely in an experimental phase. Nothing like this has been done before and Google is treading slowly to see whether this could be applied more widely. For now, the service is limited to certain rush hour traffic-prone areas of Israel.
If it passes through the experimentation phase, don’t be surprised if Google expands RideWith to other countries and regions. There’s even reports of the tech giant somehow leveraging it’s self-driving car technology to ferry commuters in the future, and this could be a very small first step.


GIIAS 2016: Mitsubishi XM Concept Previews All-New 7-Seater Crossover For ASEAN

Mitsubishi has announced yesterday that a new concept car, the XM Concept will be making its world debut at the upcoming Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), which opens on 11-August.
The XM Concept will preview Mitsubishi’s upcoming crossover/MPV, which Mitsubishi says will be produced at its plant in Bekasi Prefecture, West Java in 2017.
For now, details are scarce, but Mitsubishi Motors says the crossover MPV will be a seven-seater vehicle aimed at large families, and will have wide body and an optimized layout to provide generous interior space.
While it might have an MPV-like interior, its exterior is more SUV-like, with a raised ride height and an underguard to protect vehicle’s undercarriage, Mitsubishi says the vehicle will cope well with rough road conditions and flooded roads, but stopped short of confirming if it will come with 4WD.


LEAKED: All-New Renault Megane Revealed Before Its Frankfurt Debut

The Renault Megane is currently in its third generation with an all-new iteration scheduled to debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, which is only a few days away. However, thanks to Italian site,
Car Passion
, leaked official photos of the new four-door hatch gives us a very clear look at the challenger to the
Ford Focus
,
Volkswagen Golf
, and
Peugeot 308
.
Strong influences from Renault’s recent introduction, the Talisman, can be seen on this new Megane (seen here apparently in a GT trim level) beginning with the front face that features a new grille design and mesh accompanying it. The headlights now adopt the similar C-shaped design of the Talisman, while the lighting elements appear to be of the LED variety now, including the larger fog lamps. There is also a more muscular hood design as well.
Moving on to the profile of the all-new
Renault
 Megane, there are side gills on the car’s fenders and alloy wheels with an interesting design as well.
At the rear, more elements of the Talisman are noticed, most obviously with the taillights which run across nearly the length of the rear hatch. More pronounced exhaust tips are also seen along with a larger rear spoiler.
Inside, the cabin gets a substantial update with a large portrait-style layout multimedia touchscreen display dominating the dashboard. New materials are also used throughout the interior that features blue accents on various parts of trim. In this GT trim level, an emblem is located on the three-spoke steering wheel with large paddle shifters found behind them.
More details about the all-new
Renault Megane
 will be revealed when it makes its debut in Frankfurt real soon, including the powertrain and other technologies.
It must be noted that the Megane sold in Malaysia is only found in its three-door hot hatch Renault Sport variants, namely the
R.S. 265, which had its facelift model recently launched in Malaysia
.


Proton C.E.V.: All-Electric Two-Seater Concept With An Advanced Steering System

At the 2015 E-Mobilia World event held in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre,
Proton
 held a brief presentation to show us the national carmaker’s Mobility Concept Compact Electric Vehicle (C.E.V.), a collaboration project done with University Teknologi Malaysia.
Three objectives were laid out for this project:
Design and develop a flatbed modular electric vehicle platform two-seater vehicle
Improve knowledge on drive by wire technology in relation to traction control and steering systems
Serve as a technology demonstrator for personal urban mobility with direct drive technology
The
Proton
 C.E.V. is the result from the yearlong project which involved UTM staff and its students working alongside Proton. As you can see, the team behind it referred to several other electric vehicle designs and it shows with the design drawing inspiration from the Renault Twizy.
Weighing at just 350kg, the C.E.V. features a flatbed aluminium chassis with carbon fibre body panels. The 72V DC, 40Ah, air-cooled battery pack which powers it is located below the two passenger seats and provides the juice to its drive system.
That drive system is comprised of two in-wheel motors mounted on the rear tyres, effectively making it a rear-wheel drive vehicle. The motors provide 7kW or 9hp per wheel which doesn’t sound like much but it is the steering system which sounds impressive – an independent steer-by-wire with a linear actuated steering system.
This allows each wheel’s direction on the C.E.V. to be manipulated independently opening up a wider range of motion. The system can act as a conventional front-wheel steering or all-wheel steering where the latter allows for parallel and zero point turning modes of motion, although the lateral mode of motion is still being developed.
To manage the steering system, a dSPACE controller is installed as part of the steer-by-wire control system architecture to ensure that each linear actuator (wheels) matches up to the desired mode of motion. Due to the fact that a steer-by-wire system lacks a direct mechanical linkage, an electric actuator is also placed to create reactive torque and provide the necessary driving feel.
Unfortunately, there wasn’t a physical demonstrator for us to experience the system first hand. We were told that one should be ready by the end of the year.
The C.E.V. project however provides Proton and UTM with important knowledge and technology acquisition in software development and engineering (brought on by the steering system) and in-wheel motor technology, which is beneficial for future Proton products that may feature advanced driver assistance system (auto park, etc), and vehicle controllers for autonomous vehicles.
Research and development of the flatbed platform also opens up the possibility of future electric or hybrid vehicles with in-wheel motors. Fuel cell vehicles could also be a result of this research. In fact, Md Ridzuan Md Yusof, Head of Electric Vehicle Project at Proton, said that the collaboration is looking to develop graphene batteries and super capacitors as future components for electric vehicles.
The E-Mobilia World is a partner event to the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) where
Proton also placed an Iriz EV prototype on display
.


Banyak perancangan untuk Sabah & Sarawak jika BN menang PRU15 – Perdana Menteri

Menerusi Bajet 2023, ada banyak perancangan khusus untuk Sabah dan Sarawak yang merangkumi aspek pembangunan infrastruktur bakal dilaksanakan jika Barisan Nasional (BN) diberi mandat menerajui pemerintahan negara selepas Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-15 (PRU15).

Perancangan untuk Sabah dan Sarawak jika BN menang

Menurut Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, berkata Bajet 2023 yang dibentangkan pada 7 Oktober lalu mengutamakan:

Pembangunan infrastruktur luar bandar

Pembangunan jalan kampung

Meneruskan usaha menyiapkan projek besar seperti
Projek Lebuhraya Pan Borneo

Pembangunan infrastruktur di sana turut akan mengetengahkan isu sekolah daif yang amat dekat di hati rakyat Sabah dan Sarawak. Tambah Ismail, keadaan klinik desa di sana juga amat menyedihkan dan perkara ini perlu diberikan fokus.

Sabah dan Sarawak masing-masing diperuntukkan sebanyak RM6.3 bilion dan RM5.4 bilion menerusi Bajet 2023, bertemakan Keluarga Malaysia, Makmur Bersama, yang antara lain memberi tumpuan untuk melaksanakan projek infrastruktur air, elektrik, jalan raya, kesihatan dan kemudahan pendidikan.

Ismail Sabri berkata dakwaan menyatakan kerajaan pimpinan BN tidak memberi fokus terhadap kedua-dua negeri Borneo itu adalah tidak benar.

"Kalau kata kita tidak fokus atau beri tumpuan kepada Sabah dan Sarawak, itu adalah satu perkara yang tidak benar kerana kita akan terus memberikan perhatian kepada kedua-dua negeri itu bagi memastikan segala kemudahan dan keperluan disediakan untuk rakyatnya.

"Ini termasuk di bawah program Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) untuk capaian Internet dan sebagainya, semuanya termasuk dalam perancangan kita. Banyak yang kita rancang untuk Sabah dan Sarawak," kata bekas Ahli Parlimen Bera, yang turut dinamakan sebagai calon Perdana Menteri jika BN memenangi PRU15.

Ismail Sabri berkata, dengan memberi keutamaan pembangunan di Sabah dan Sarawak, ia adalah sebahagian perjuangan untuk membasmi kemiskinan tegar di negara ini menjelang 2025, seiring Rancangan Malaysia Ke-12 (RMK12).

Ismail turut menyatakan pendiriannya untuk meneruskan usaha membasmi kemiskinan dan juga usaha merapatkan jurang antara bandar dan luar bandar dari segi pembangunan infrastruktur, tingkatkan ekonomi dalam kalangan rakyat Sabah dan Sarawak.

"Seperti yang kita janjikan, layanan terhadap Sabah dan Sarawak adalah sama sahaja seperti di Semenanjung. Malah, dari segi tumpuan kepada pembangunan infra dan sebagainya, akan kita utamakan dan berikan kelebihan kepada Sabah dan Sarawak," katanya.


McLaren P1 LM Sets New Nurburgring Record

First unveiled in June 2016, the McLaren P1 LM started breaking records the moment it was shown to the world.
It became the fastest road car to tackle the Goodwood Hill the same weekend it made its global debut.
There has not been much news about the car ever since but it turns out to be that McLaren has been pretty busy with the P1 LM – a total of five units were built, while an identical prototype called the XP1LM was also being tested.
Interestingly during the final phases of testing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife last week, the XP1LM managed to achieve a best lap time of 6.43.2, which happens to be the fastest ever for a production car around the circuit.
Tuned by Lanzante and driven by Indy 500 great Kenny Brack, the XP1LM is not only road legal, but also the quickest, rarest, and last of the P1 variants.
Powered by a 986 hp 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine with hybrid assist, the P1 LM lapped the ‘Ring’ about two seconds quicker than the NIO EP9 all-electric supercar which broke the same record recently, and 14 seconds quicker than the Porsche 918 Spyder.
Even though the P1 LM is road legal, there is no way you can own it even if you have the money because only five units were built and they have already been sold.


Now You Can Waze With Leona Chin

In conjunction with this year’s United Nations (UN) Road Safety Week, racing driver Leona Chin will be giving Malaysian Wazers a dose of her bubbly personality as a new voice option on the navigation app.
Leona’s navigation voice prompts are positively cheerful and delightful, which will surely help put drivers in a good mood as she informs about traffic conditions while offering drivers practical safety tips and reminders such as watching their speed and ensuring their seatbelts are on.
Leona adds, “When it comes to motorsports, I think everyone believes it is all about speed, but the truth is, as motorsport athletes, we value safety above all else. Even before we hit the track, we have to prepare ourselves including always having the necessary safety gear. And when we are racing on the track, we have to constantly remain alert of other drivers. I want all Malaysian drivers to remember never to take road safety for granted,”
Leona’s Waze Voice option is only available in Malaysia and will be accessible on the app for three months. For more information, please visit the
Waze website
.


VIDEO: Handicap Parking Abuser Humiliated By Laughing Crowd, Paper-Covered Car

In Brazil, it seems, people take shaming those who inconsiderate drivers who illegally park in handicap spots to another level. There, they stick what looks to be blue and white Post-It notes all over the wrongdoer’s car, as evidenced by this video making the rounds on social media.
The whole set-up is part of a gag by local Brazilian prank channel Canal Boom. And when a car was found parking in a handicap spot, their team went to work pasting on the sticky pieces of paper one by one.
An educated guess about the prank’s premise is: Upon the owner’s return, they couldn’t drive away immediately. Since it’s a public area, the crowd would then proceed to boo, laugh, and taunt them until they eventually are forced to flee with their tail between their legs after having removed enough Post-Its to be able see out - and there are a lot of them.
In the video, the inconsiderate driver
(victim?) who
finds his car covered in paper clearly fails to see the humour in it and can’t wait to escape in his little hatchback after, of course, he is humiliated by the crowd and handed a fine by the police officer. Lesson learnt, we suppose.
Parking illegally in a disabled parking spot, there’s just no excuse good enough to justify such an action. Most of us scoff and sigh in disgust at the sight of such a selfish act. To curb this practice, perhaps we can employ a similar tactic here?
On a side note however, we do hope all that paper ended up being recycled. Enjoy the video below.

Hoje cedo,no centro de Maringá kkkkE a zuera nunca acaba #Esse nunca mais estaciona em local proibido kkk
Posted by
Renato Santos
 on Wednesday, June 24, 2015


7 Things Malaysia Should Know About The Proton V70

7 things Malaysia should know about the Geely Jiaji, or Proton V70!

7 things we should know about Proton V70

When Carlist.my writer, Sharil Tarmize asked the question which car out of the Geely Jiaji (Proton V70) or Geely Haoyue (X90) should be the
next Proton Exora
, many answered that the Geely Jiaji (Proton V70) would be the preferred choice.

Most comments on
Carlist.my's Facebook
 regarding the two vehicles, saw people siding with the Geely Jiaji as it is seen as the more suitable choice. They mostly preferred it as its design is more practical for families as it sits lower to the ground than the higher-riding Haoyue or Proton X90. However, some have also voiced their opinion that Proton should bring in the Jiaji as an MPV with sliding doors to add to its practical value.

With that being said, what is it about the Geely Jiaji that has got people interested? Let's explore what you need to know about the Geely Jiaji (Proton V70) and see what the fuss is all about.

1. Geely's ethos behind the MPV

According to Geely, the Jiaji combines the "sleekness of a sedan, the power of an SUV, and the space of an MPV." While it's hard to execute this flawlessly, we believe they have managed to produce what they have promised. The design of the V70 is sharp and sleek, the powertrains are quite torquey, and the MPV is spacious.

2. Exterior - It's more prominent than the current Exora but not as bulky as some big MPVs

The Geely Jiaji is a larger and wider MPV than the current
Proton Exora
. However, it's a bit more compact than other MPVs such as the Toyota Alphard and KIA Carnival, making it easier to maneuver.

The front features a Geely
Expanding Cosmos
 grille accompanied by LED lights with chrome stripes underneath. The design is simple but still looks modern. Like most premium MPVs these days, the A-pillars are darkened to give the impression of a floating roof.

3. Interior - modern design and tech as well as a futuristic floating centre console

The Geely Jiaji features a premium interior with a 12.3-inch floating infotainment display screen. The design of the floating centre console and broad dashboard emphasizes the aspect of spaciousness in the MPV. The Jiaji also features a full panoramic sunroof, head-up display, active noise cancellation and an AQS air purification system.

4. Seating Options - 5 or 6 seater

In its homeland, the Jiaji MPV is offered either as a six or seven-seater MPV. You can have it either in a 2+2+2 or 2+2+3 or a 2+3+2 configuration. What's impressive is that the second-row captain's chairs on the first two layouts can recline 165 degrees to give you a good resting position. They also come with a unique "sleep" headrest which helps with snoozing on long trips.

5. Powertrain - Small but torquey

The Geely Jiaji is offered with two engine options. The first is a 1.8-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine that provides an output of 185 PS and 300 Nm coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The second is a 1.5-litre turbo engine developed with Volvo, producing 174 PS and 255 Nm of torque with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.

The DCT equipped engine can be had with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, which bumps its power up to 191 PS and 300 Nm of torque, but we won't go into that as Proton is unlikely to consider it as an option.

6. Safety - Extensive amount of safety features

Just like the Proton X50, the Jiaji comes with an array of safety gear. These include eight airbags, Level 2 autonomous driving, adaptive cruise control with stop-go function, lane centring with turn assistance, electronic stability control, rear and front collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane change assistance, blind spot detector, and intelligent high beam control.

7. Price - It might be more expensive than the X70

In China, the Geely Jiaji is sold from around RM60k to RM111k, depending on the variant. Its price is higher than the Boyue (Proton X70), which goes from around RM58k to RM74k in China. Judging from this, we can obviously see that the MPV will probably be priced higher than the Proton X70, something that many will be disappointed to hear as the highest variant Exora (
Exora Black Edition
), only costs around RM70k.

But then again, we are only pricing it based on a calculated assumption, but who knows, maybe Proton will find a way to make it more affordable when it arrives here.

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 It appears that the all-new Mazda CX-5 will be coming to Malaysia sooner than expected. In an investors newsletter published by RHB Research, which also tracks Berjaya Auto stocks, analysts at RHB Research have indicated that the latest five-seater SUV from Mazda will be launched here in as early as July 2017.
As before, the all-new CX-5 will be locally-assembled at the Berjaya Auto and Sime Darby Motors co-owned plant in Kulim, Kedah. Considering that
production in Japan
 had only started in late-November, the speed at which the local plant is able to retool its assembly line to accommodate the all-new CX-5 is impressive.
No further details have been revealed to us but it is reasonable to expect that the current range of 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre SkyActiv-G petrol and the 2.2-litre SkyActiv-D diesel engine options will remain.
Being a Mazda, equipment levels will be decent but don’t expect prices to be low as Mazda don’t like to build their cars cheaply. Over the past five years, every subsequent new generation or facelift Mazda models have made significant strides in interior refinement, to the point that the interior of many current Mazda models are already on-part with an entry-level Audi. We don’t expect any less from the upcoming all-new CX-5.
The outgoing generation Mazda CX-5 is currently selling at between RM134,997 (2.0-litre petrol, 2WD, GL specs) and RM173,951 (2.5-litre petrol, 4WD, GLS specs).
Our friends at
Evo Malaysia
 were recently given the privilege to sample the all-new Mazda CX-5 in Japan. Their review noted that the all-new CX-5 uses satin chrome materials that’s similar to the ones fitted in a Porsche Macan, while possessing fit and finish that’s more Lexus than Toyota, with driving dynamics that’s not too far away from a BMW.
On a related note, we also learned that the local assembler Mazda Malaysia is still on-track to export the CX-5 to the Philippines in August this year.
As reported by
Carlist.my in December
, Bermaz Auto Philippines, the sister company of local Mazda distributor Bermaz Motor, will be importing left-hand drive models of the all-new Mazda CX-5 from Malaysia.