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VPCM Announces Golf R-Line With Vienna Leather Seats

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) announced that the new Golf R-Line now comes with ‘R-Line’ Vienna leather seats.
“Unmistakable in looks, Golf R-Line comes with the ‘R-Line’ styling package, which includes ‘R-Line’ front and rear bumpers, rear spoiler, ‘R-Line’ badges on its radiator grille and side panels – and now the new ‘R-Line’ leather seats.” – VPCM.

Read more about the Golf R-Line here.

The Golf R-Line’s 1.4TSI turbocharged engine is mated with a 7-speed dry clutch direct shift gearbox (DSG), to give an impressive output of 150PS and a torque of 250Nm between 1,500 to 3,500rpm. The new Golf R-Line with seat upgrade is now RM159,888* or just RM1,669* per month.

For more information, visit any authorized Volkswagen dealership or www.volkswagen.com.my .

*Terms and conditions apply

MAI, BHPetrol & MKJR Promote Road Safety During Festive Season

Malaysians will soon embark on their annual journey to celebrate Ramadan with their loved ones, and thus the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI), the Road Safety Council Malaysia (MKJR) and Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd (BHPetrol) officiated the Car Care Week Jom Balik Kampung Raya at BHPetrol Kg Sg Kayu Ara, Petaling Jaya recently.

The 3-day programme was held at three stations, BHPetrol Kg Sg Kayu Ara, Petaling Jaya on Saturday 9th June 2018, BHPetrol Lebuhraya KL-Karak on Sunday 10th June 2018 and BHPetrol KL-Klang on Monday 11th June 2018. Motorists visited the BHPetrol stations and received a free 21-point inspection.

Present at the officiation ceremony was Dato’ Madani Sahari (MAI CEO), Ir. Azizul Azily Ahmad (BHPetrol General Manager Supply, Retail and GPA), and Puan Aslynda binti Mohd Dahlan (Petaling Jaya Chief Assistant District Officer).

The 21-point inspection only took 10-15mins per car, which covered; engine oil, gear oil, brake conditions, tyre conditions, vehicle lights and etc. In addition, the inspection was not subjected to any particular brand and the vehicle’s owner was consulted and advised on any issues concerning their car after the inspection process.

Additionally, customers who brought in cars for inspection stood a chance to walk away with free gifts provided by Majlis Keselamatan Jalan Raya (MKJR) as well as goody bags full of snacks and drinks sponsored by BHPetrol’s suppliers. The Jom Balik Kampung Raya initiative was held as part of the MAI Car Care Week (CCW) campaign, which aimed to educate consumers on the importance of vehicle inspection, maintenance and repair.

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Proton In 2018: Part 8 – Why A Proton 20-Point Check Is A Must Before Your Long Journey Home!

A car is really an engineering marvel. It has more than 35,000 components working together to ensure it starts everyday without fail. Not only that, it can also take you to places, whether the weather is good or bad and when needed, a car can also provide you protection from harm. Now if you drive a Proton, you will get something additional – extra protection and also the fun-to-drive factor that is a result of years of experience in exceptional Ride & Handling.

“Like any other machine, your Proton needs some TLC (tender, loving, care) too and over the years, PROTON has organised the free 20-point check before our customers Balik Kampung for the festive holidays. It is quite essential for the driver’s peace of mind and this also help ensure that your loved ones who are riding with you, are kept safe and comfortable in the long journey. When you know your Proton is in the best condition, your celebration becomes even better, and your Proton car can become part of your memorable journeys in life for the long run,” said Abdul Rashid Musa, Chief Executive Officer, PROTON Edar Sdn Bhd.

Below are reasons why you should visit one of PROTON’s service centre and go for the free 20-point check. The check points can be categorised into three major areas – Engine Room, Exterior and Interior, and this complimentary service is provided to you with our current lubricant promotion for the festive season.

Your Proton expert technician will look at these points:

Engine…

 Engine oil level
 Transmission fluid check
 Power steering hydraulic fluid
 Brake fluid level
 Coolant level
 Wind screen washer fluid
 Wiper blades
 Battery performance
 Front end alternator belt
 Radiator cap

Exterior…
They are round and black but they ensure you stay on the tarmac. PROTON’s technicians will help you check your:

 Tyre air pressure
 Tyre tread – PROTON recommends tread to be a minimum 1.6 mm thick
 Physical condition of the tyres – damaged tyres like a cut can be dangerous and you cannot see the back of your tyre!

Interior…
These are more intimate areas but you definitely need to have them in tip-top condition.

 Brake and clutch pedal free play
 Parking brake adjustment
 Switches, lighting and indicators
 Horn operation
 Safety belt harnesses and points
 Visual check on shock absorbers, brake and fuel pipes and lines

Now the checks do not take a lot of time and there are devices and tools required to check on the items, which means it is best to take your Proton to the service centres and let the experts do it for you!

On-site 20-point check…
For travellers heading to the north, south and east coast and would like to get their cars inspected, we also have our reps stationed at selected PETRONAS Stations, where the PROTON service team will be there to perform the necessary quick checks. Below are the details:

PETRONAS Stations, 12 – 13 June 2018 (10.00 am to 5.00pm):
– PETRONAS Jertih, Lot 134 Mukin Pelagat, Kawasan Seberang Jerteh, Terengganu.
– PETRONAS @ RZ Maju Teguh Ent. Lot PT 33762 HS(D) 3390/95
Bandar Laguna Merbuk 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah
– PETRONAS @ EIDAMAN BERKAT, Lot PTD 53091 HS (D) 44103 & 53092 HS (D) 44109, Bandar Baru Air Hitam, 86000 Kluang, Johor

Free gift for lubricant service…
In addition, customers who service their cars using Petronas Syntium SE 3000 and Syntium SE 800 engine oil at any PROTON outlet will be entitled to an exclusive inverted umbrella or the Rolson screwdriver set respectively. This offer is valid until 15th June 2018 or while stocks last.

For more information, customers can contact PROTON Customer Care at 1800 888 398 or email customercare@proton.com. Customers can also visit www.proton.com or our official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ProtonCarsOfficial. For added convenience, customers can download the official MyProton mobile app, available via Google Play and Apple App Store.

Perodua Gives Away 100 Child-Seats For Raya Travelers

Heartwarming this… Perodua distributed 100 GearUp child seats to motorists at three highway rest areas in Peninsular Malaysia recently, as part of its on-going five-year Road Safety Campaign which was launched last October. The Toddler seats were gifted to lucky Perodua drivers travelling with children aged roughly between two and six, at Petronas stations at Rawang (PLUS), Bentong (Karak Highway) and Seremban (KL-Seremban Highway) rest areas.

“This is the first time Perodua is organising such an event in collaboration with our partner Petronas and our panel of insurers,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin. “We took this special initiative because we care for the well-being of our customers and their families. We hope Malaysians will come to realise how important it is to keep children properly secured in child seats while on the move,” he added.

Introduced concurrently with the Road Safety Campaign in October, Perodua’s GearUp child seats are available in two models. Both are ISOFIX compatible and satisfy ECE R44 safety standards. The Infant seat, priced at RM622.50 (RM640 in East Malaysia), is suitable for infants weighing up to 13 kg, while the Toddler seat, priced at RM736 (RM754.50 in East Malaysia), is designed for children weighing 9-36 kg. All prices are introductory with 0% Goods and Services Tax (GST), valid until 30 June.

“Over two million vehicles are expected to hit the roads this Raya. That’s a lot of vehicles, and naturally, there is a higher risk of collisions and accidents,” Dato’ Dr Zahari said. “Seat belts are designed to restrain adults and not children. Please secure your young ones in child seats, ideally in the back seat, and do not place them on your laps when the vehicle is in motion. Always buckle up in the front and in the back, use your turn signals and do not operate your mobile devices on the move. Above all, drive carefully and have a safe journey back to your hometowns,” he continued.

Wow, just wow… well done Perodua! – Chris Wee.

ETCM Nissan “Best Deal Ever 0% GST” Raya Promotion Sees Almera Priced Less Than RM60k!

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has introduced the “Best Deal Ever 0% GST” campaign, aimed at supporting customers’ purchase before the Hari Raya celebrations. The Campaign will run throughout the month of June with GST set at 0% and customers will also be entitled to the on-going Duit Raya Savings.

	Almera (1.5L E Auto)	Grand Livina (1.6L Auto)	X-Trail (2.0L Comfort)	All-New Serena (2.0L Highway Star)	Navara (2.5L V Auto)2017 Stock	Teana (2.0L XE Auto)
Selling Price 0% GST	RM68,129.62*	RM85,968.31*	RM129,289.93*	RM127,874.84*	RM104,595.12*	RM119,852.55*
Duit Raya Savings	RM7,500.00	RM7,000.00	RM10,000.00	RM2,000.00	RM13,000.00	RM5,000.00
Trade-in 2 Years Warranty Savings	RM1,000.00	RM1,000.00	RM2,000.00	RM2,000.00	RM2,000.00	RM2,000.00
Nett Price	RM59,629.62	RM77,968.31	RM117,289.93	RM123.874.84	RM89,595.12	RM112,852.55

* On-the-road price without Insurance, valid for Private Individual registration for Peninsular Malaysia.

Adding to Raya’s merriments, ETCM is rewarding five (5) lucky owners the opportunity to take home an OSIM uLove Massage Chair (worth RM19,988) and other prizes worth up to RM450,000, with a purchase of a new Nissan vehicle. Customers simply have to submit an entry form with their purchase of a new Nissan vehicle.

Members of the public are invited to join us at the Nissan Test Drive Carnival at selected ETCM showrooms and roadshows across the nation.

Dates and venues are as follows:

Test Drive Carnival Schedule

Date	Region	Venue
1 – 2 June	East Coast	ETCM Kota Bharu
2 – 3 June	East Coast	ETCM Kuantan
8 – 9 June	Northern	ETCM Alor Setar
9 – 10 June	Northern	ETCM Butterworth
	Northern	ETCM Ipoh
	Central	ETCM Petaling Jaya
	Central	ETCM Cheras
	Southern	ETCM Johor Jaya
	Southern	ETCM Seremban
	Southern	ETCM Semabok
	Sarawak	ETCM Kuching
	Sabah	ETCM Kota Kinabalu
23 – 24 June	Northern	ETCM Bayan Lepas
	Central	ETCM Glenmarie
	Central	ETCM Puchong
	Southern	ETCM Batu Pahat
	Sarawak	ETCM Miri
	Sabah	ETCM Sandakan

Roadshow Schedule

Date	Region	Venue
1 – 3 June	Sarawak	The Spring, Kuching
3 – 9 June	East Coast	TESCO Kota Bharu, Kelantan
5 – 10 June	Central	AEON Bukit Tinggi, Klang
	Southern	KSL City Mall, Johor Bahru
	Northern	AEON Bukit Mertajam, Penang

For more information, visit www.nissan.com.my or call ETCM’s Nissan Customer Care Centre at 1800-88-3838.

BIKES: Brixton Motorcycles Makes Its Debut With MForce Bike Holdings! Cool Modern Retros For Less Than RM10k Anyone?

MForce Bike Holdings Sdn Bhd has introduced one of the fastest growing bike brands in Europe, Brixton Motorcycles. The brand from Austria is inspired by retro roadster motorcycles in their design. Brixton now has over 500 dealers worldwide and now Mforce has joined them as one of the dealers in the world.

At its first presentation at the Vietnam Motorcycle Show in May 2017, an incredible 500 bikes were sold to end customers at the exhibition stand alone. Following their huge success in Europe and Vietnam, KSR Group is close to signing contracts with importers from almost 50 other countries around the globe. On the production side, investments in a new, state-of-the-art factory have already been made, in order to meet global demand.

Brixton are offering 3 models in Malaysia which are BX150 (above), BX150X (below) and BX150R (top main image). The BX150 is a classic motorcycle with a traditional design, it comes with 2 color options which are green or grey. The BX150X is a scrambler bike which is more for that off-road riding feel, it comes with 2 color options which are matte green or matte black. For BX150R, designs are inspired by retro race motorcycles or as we known now as café racers, 2 color options to choose from which are red or silver.

All the models are equipped with the same 149cc, fuel-injected, 4-stroke, 1 cylinder engine. Maximum torque of 11.9Nm @ 6000rpm, whereas the maximum energy output is 8.7kW (16bhp) @ 8000rpm. Emissions wise, this engine is of Euro3 standards. It is equipped with a 5-speed gearbox. Disc brakes front and rear feature a combined braking system (CBS) and fuel-wise, the bikes come with a 14-litre fuel tank.

The bikes are equipped with telescopic front-forks and twin-shock rear suspension. The gross weight for this bike is 157kg. It also has a digital speedometer, LED signal lights and also LED daytime running lights.

Price wise, the BX150 sells for RM8988.00, BX150X is at RM9288.00 and the BX150R is selling at RM9588.00. All stated prices are excluding road tax and insurance.

About Brixton Motorcycles…

No Brixton Motorcycle is the same. Okay, they are when they come off the production line. At this point, in fact, they are identical. Identically designed, specs & finished to the highest engineering standards. Identically distributed, marketed and sold. It’s our riders that make each Brixton unique. The decisions they make. The path they choose. The lives they live. Where to go with their Brixton. What direction to take. Who to ride along with. Now, before you know it, it’s not the same bike anymore. Now it’s truly a Brixton. As individual as the people who ride them.