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Naza “Gaya Raya Autofair 2018” Promises Great Deals!

With Hari Raya Aidilfitri just a month away, the Naza Group is offering great savings and promotions at its biggest Naza Gaya Raya Autofair 2018, exclusive for customers of Naza Automall, the biggest vehicle-showroom in Malaysia.

From now until 30^th June 2018, the Naza Gaya Raya Autofair 2018 is offering a massive line-up of 4-wheel and 2-wheel automotive brands with amazing deals up for grabs, as well as cash rebates, fast-loan approval, high trade-in value, free road tax and insurance, free maintenance service, vouchers, free gifts and free monthly instalments*.

Packages are available for the 14 brands of both used and new vehicles displayed in Malaysia’s largest motor showroom during the two-month campaign. Brands include Maserati, Brabus, Kia, Peugeot, Chevrolet, Ducati, Vespa and Indian Motorcycles among others. Customers can also enjoy discounts of up to 15% for both new and used luxury car brands beyond the Naza Group’s automotive brands portfolio such as the Toyota Vellfire, Toyota Alphard and Toyota Harrier.

“With Hari Raya Aidilfitri just around the corner, customers are invited to bring their family and friends to Naza Automall and check out our festive offers at the Naza Gaya Raya Autofair 2018. With a variety of automotive brands there is surely something for everyone. From brand new to quality imported preowned cars and bikes, we assure you the best deals in town, all under one roof” said Dato’ Samson Anand George, Group CEO, Automotive Group, Naza Corporation Holdings (below).

Besides the fantastic savings and fast-delivery, Naza Automall customers who purchase their dream car or bike during the Naza Gaya Raya Autofair 2018 will stand a chance to win a full-expense paid 4 days 3 nights trip to catch the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-finals live in Moscow. Head over to the Naza Automall to find out more on how to participate and win.

You can check out some of the deals by downloading this leaflet: Naza Gaya Raya Fact Sheet Promo 2018

Additionally, in conjunction with Mothers’ Day, Naza Automall customers are also entitled to a RM500 BLVD fine dinning voucher with purchase of any 4-wheel vehicle during the Mothers’ Day weekend (12^th – 13^th May 2018).

The Naza Gaya Raya Autofair 2018 also features exclusive promotions for other businesses under the Naza Group. Naza TTDI, the group’s property arm will be offering special packages for residential property purchases which include discounts, rebates, ID vouchers, progressive interest, and free legal fees for SPA and loan agreement.

Naza College of Technology and Business is also offering merit scholarships and a RM1,000 registration and resource fee waiver for students who sign up for an education course with the college at the Naza Gaya Raya Autofair 2018. Students who register during the campaign period at the Naza Automall will also be given the opportunity for a fully-sponsored SKM (Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia) program at Naza Academy in Gurun, Kedah.

Other fun activities during the Naza Gaya Raya Autofair 2018 include a Kid’s Corner for games, duit raya giveaways, and food trucks stationed at the venue only on weekends. Visit the Naza Gaya Raya Autofair 2018 at Naza Automall, to check out what Naza has in store and join in on the fun!

Located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, along the Federal Highway, the Naza Automall is open from 9am to 6pm on weekdays and from 10am to 7pm on weekends.

*Promotions are subjected to individual automotive brands.

FIA WEC 2018: Cruel Twist Of Fate Robs Malaysian Team Of Podium @ Spa Francorchamps

The 6-Hours of Spa Francorchamps on May 5 for the season opener of the FIA WEC 2018/19 Super Season saw our all-Malaysian team finishing the race at a remarkable P4, despite set backs. Racing under the Jackie Chan DC Racing x Jota Team, Nabil Jeffri, Weiron Tan and Jazeman Jaafar (below, right to left) were running a strong P2 in their FortuneCat#37 car until the last 65 minutes, when they pitted in for the final driver switch.

During this pit-stop, an unrelated crash occurred in Sector 1, forcing the untimely deployment of the safety car and automatically turning the pit-exit lights red. The team were very close to an almost certain podium debut, if not for the unlucky final pit in; well as they say, “that’s racing”.

However, the team’s successful climb back to a strong P4 finish scored them valuable World Championship points in the first leg of the FIA WEC 2018/19 Super Season.

RACE RESULT
MAY 5, 7.30PM
Finished #P4

QUALIFYING RESULT
MAY 4, 9.25PM
2:03:023 (#P4)

FP3 RESULT
MAY 4, 4.40PM
2:03:544 (#P6)

FP2 RESULT
MAY 3, 10.45PM
2:03:306 (#P2)

FP1 RESULT
MAY 3, 6.00PM
2:04:134 (#P4)

Ford Mustang Remains World’s Best-Selling Sports Coupe [+Video]

Global demand for the Ford Mustang, which was introduced in Malaysia in 2016, has driven the Mustang to its third straight year as the best-selling sports coupe in the world. Global Mustang registrations in 2017 totaled 125,809 cars, according to Ford analysis of the most recent new light vehicle registration data from IHS Markit. This data – compiled from government and other sources and capturing 95 percent of global new vehicle volumes in more than 80 countries – puts Mustang ahead of all other sports coupe competitors worldwide.

“The world is falling in love with Mustang,” says Erich Merkle, Ford sales analyst. “Mustang represents the best of American design, performance and freedom, with an unmistakable personality that’s appeals – regardless of your postcode.” Speaking of postcodes, here’s what our friends at Autobuzz.my had to say about the Mustang…

Of the nearly 126,000 vehicles registered worldwide in 2017, Ford reported 81,866 of those were registered in the United States, meaning just over one-third of all Mustang registrations are occurring in export markets. Demand remains particularly strong in China, where Mustang was the best-selling sports coupe last year based on 7,125 registrations.

The most popular configuration worldwide is the Mustang GT with the 5.0-liter V8. While sports cars have traditionally skewed toward male buyers in the United States, Mustang is increasingly finding favor with women. In an environment of relatively flat sports car sales to women, Ford research shows a 10 percent gain in women buying Mustang in the last five years.

Since global exports began in 2015, and up till December 2017, Ford has sold 418,000 Mustangs around the world. Sports coupes, as defined by IHS Markit, include two-door and convertible models. Malaysians who are interested in owning this world’s best-selling coupe can call 012-3333873 for further information.

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Announces “Raya Bonus 2018” Promotion

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced that from now until 30 June 2018, customers who book and register the Outlander 2.0-litre will get two new accessories – All Round Monitor and Premium Leatherette seats as part of Mitsubishi’s Special Raya Promo! That’s not all, both the Outlander 2.0-litre and Outlander 2.4-litre will come with a RM4,000 Raya bonus respectively. The Outlander 2.0-litre is priced at RM139,988.00 while the Outlander 2.4-litre is priced at RM154,988.00.

Additionally, customers who book and register a new Mitsubishi Triton will enjoy Raya bonus worth up to RM12,000! Raya 2018 promotions for all Triton variants are as follows*:

No	Model/Variant	OTR Price without insurance GST inclusive (RM) in Peninsular Malaysia	Raya Bonus (RM)	Warranty
1	Triton Athlete	126,990.00	4,000	All Triton variants except Triton Quest: Five years warranty or 200,000km Triton Quest: Five years warranty or 100,000km
2	Triton VGT Adventure X	126,990.00	4,000
3	Triton VGT AT Premium	116,300.00	12,000
4	Triton VGT AT GL	103,800.00	4,000
5	Triton VGT MT	107,600.00	4,000
6	Triton MT	93,920.00	8,000
7	Triton Quest	77,390.00	8,000

Last but not least, customers who choose the ASX Compact SUV 2WD or ASX Compact SUV 4WD will receive Raya bonus up worth to RM8,000 respectively. The ASX 4WD is priced at RM134,300.00 while the ASX 2WD is priced at RM119,100.00.

All Mitsubishi Outlander and ASX models come with five years warranty/unlimited mileage.

*Prices are quoted on-the-road without insurance, GST inclusive for private registration in Peninsular Malaysia (not applicable in duty free zones). Terms and Conditions Apply.

BIKES: Kawasaki Z900RS Reviewed! Why It’s The Best Modern Retro Out There Now [+Videos]

When all you don’t like about a bike are its awkwardly long-in-stalk mirrors, you just know you’re in a heap of trouble… and boy was I ever. You see, not too long ago I owned a Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (below), and it was one of the best bikes I’d ever owned up till that point in time…

Surprisingly though, Kawasaki themselves seem to have forgotten about the Zephyr, (then) available in both 750cc and 1100cc guise, the latter being one of the first modern production bikes to feature twin-spark technology – eight plugs in all, two per cylinder. Instead they harked all the way back to the 70’s when the Z1 (below) first made its debut…

Fond memories of my Zephyr came rushing back as the launch and subsequent media test ride of the Z900RS ensued, and while I’ve never owned a Z1, I can honestly say, the Z900RS is most definitely the spiritual successor to the Zephyr. It made me feel 18 again… here’s the official video from Kawasaki.

Here’s the thing, the idea of a ‘modern retro’ like this Z900RS is nothing new, just about every bike-maker out there has at least one of these models that harks back to a bygone age of motorcycling, and while every internal component may be new and improved, design and styling wise, they’re supposed to remind everyone of what’s fondly remembered as the golden-age of motorcycling. And that’s EXACTLY what the Z900RS does. It’ll make you wanna watch “On Any Sunday” all over again. You can’t call yourself a biker if you’ve never heard of that classic docu-movie…

My initial ride impression can be found here, but recently I managed to get the bike all to myself for a few blissful days, and having put an additional 250+km on its odometer, my initial impression of the bike has definitely changed; I like it even more now.

Okay, well, you already know how I feel about those mirrors, and to be honest, I would opt for the ‘high-seat’ option (apparently available in Europe) since that one may have a bit more much-needed padding, especially for long distance rides. Speaking of which, if the latter is your cuppa tea, the Z900RS will not let you down in that department either.

Power wise, granted, on paper it may only boast 111Ps & 98.5Nm of torque, but with 948cc (which begs the question why they didn’t just badge it a Z950RS) dual-overhead cams, 16-valves and a 10,000rpm redline, the Z900RS is by no means a slouch. It may have the same engine as its sibling the Z900, but this RS (Retro Sport) has been re-tuned to offer a lot more low-end torque.

So ferocious is this low-end torque, that during the initial convoy media ride, the Z900RS was able to keep up with a Kawasaki GTR1400 during hard acceleration from a standstill. This didn’t just surprise me, but the ride Marshal on the GTR1400 was left wide-eyed as well. It’s a very short first gear for instant acceleration, eventually ending with a very tall sixth gear for cruising.

A word of caution though, the Z900RS’s throttle is incredibly sensitive. Just a twitch sends the revs into the upper ends of the counter, and thus getting used to this instant power delivery at the end of a hair-trigger is a must. Some will find filtering in traffic a bit dicey because of this. Let’s put it this way, if you’re filtering around traffic and suddenly have to sneeze, come to a complete stop first before letting it rip. Trust me on this, lest ending up a boot- or hood-ornament was your ride-objective that day.

In terms of specs and safety, the Z900RS comes standard with ABS, Kawasaki’s famed 3-mode KTRC traction-control system, 41mm inverted front forks, slipper clutch, and Kawasaki’s first fully-tuned exhaust note, which ‘audibly’ takes you back to the aforementioned golden-age of biking, if its looks weren’t enough to do that in the first place. (For the FULL specifications and features download this: 2018-Z900RS)

I can’t remember a recent time where I had so much fun on a test bike, really. The Z900RS is pretty-much the perfect all-rounder bike in my honest opinion, and being a modern retro is just a bonus. For the duration I had it, I was always thinking of places I’d love to ride this bike to if I had more time with it, and that’s how you know if a bike is going to be a genuine pleasure to own; when it inspires you to go riding just for the hell of it.

Well as they say, all good things must come to an end, and with that, here are my final parting words upon returning the Z900RS to KMSB… I’m already missing this bike… a lot! Anyone have RM69,900 just lying around not doing anything? – Chris Wee.

STOP THE PRESS! Check out the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe Racer Conversion!

Kawasaki Z900RS Photo Gallery…

Specs…

Engine: 948cc, 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valves, liquid-cooled

Max Power: 111Ps @ 8,500rpm

Max Torque: 98.5Nm @ 6,500rpm

Top Speed: more than enough!

Mercedes-Benz Auto Commerz 2S Service Centre Opens In Setapak

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, together with its newest dealer partner, Auto Commerz Sdn Bhd, are further enhancing customer services with the unveiling of the interim Mercedes-Benz Auto Commerz 2S Service Centre located in Setapak. Complementing the interim Mercedes-Benz Auto Commerz Autohaus launched in September 2017, the new service centre kicks Auto Commerz’s strategy into high gear, to deliver a unique and individualised customer experience for Mercedes-Benz customers.

“On behalf of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, I congratulate our ninth dealer group, Auto Commerz, on the launch of their new service centre. We believe the partnership we share with Auto Commerz reflects our common passion and care for our customers and their needs. With the widest premium automotive dealer coverage in Malaysia, we are focused on ensuring that the quality of service offered throughout the customer journey embodies the Best Customer Experience,” said Mercedes-Benz Malaysia President and CEO, Dr Claus Weidner (below, left).

The Mercedes-Benz Auto Commerz 2S Service Centre, located just 950m away from the Mercedes-Benz Auto Commerz Autohaus in Setapak, has a land area of 13,866 sq ft and built-up area of 9,200 sq ft. Built to serve the expanding Mercedes-Benz customer base, the service centre is equipped with state-of-the art Mercedes Benz approved diagnostic tools and equipment, and operated by professionally trained Mercedes Benz Certified Service Specialists.

“As the latest dealer group to join the Mercedes-Benz network in Malaysia, we are proud to add customer services to our repertoire. With this update, we now deliver a complete end-to-end customer experience and we welcome all Mercedes-Benz owners to our new service centre for the best aftersales care that the Auto Commerz team can offer,” said Auto Commerz Dealer Principal, Eric Khoo.

The interim Mercedes-Benz Auto Commerz 2S Service Centre sports the sleek Mercedes-Benz Presentation System II (MPS II), in line with the Three-Pointed Star’s brand identity customers have come to recognise. Its optimally functioning work bays have the capacity to service up to 200 vehicles per month.

The interim Mercedes-Benz Auto Commerz 2S Service Centre is located at No. 14, Jalan Usahawan 5, Kawasan Perusahaan PKNS, Setapak 53300 Kuala Lumpur. For more information please contact tel: 03- 4144 5500.

Mercedes-Benz Service Clinics – My Specialist. My Service.

In line with its commitment to provide superior customer services and to elevate the customer experience to greater heights, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and select partner dealerships will be hosting exclusive Mercedes-Benz Service Clinics between May and September 2018. Dates and locations are as follows:

Date	Venue	Contact number
14^th – 18^th May	NZ Wheels Klang Lot 1385, Jalan Kapar, Wisma Naza, Batu 2, Kawasan 19, 41400 Klang, Selangor	03-3342 3333
25^th – 29^th June	Hap Seng Star Iskandar No. 7, Jalan SILC ¼, Taman Perindustrian SILC, 79200 Iskandar Puteri, Johor	07-509 9019
3^rd – 7^th September	Auto Commerz No. 14, Jalan Usahawan 5, Kawasan Perusahaan PKNS, Setapak 53300 Kuala Lumpur	03-4144 5500

The service clinics cater to Mercedes-Benz cars, aged 48 months old and over. Customers who wish to have their vehicles undergo a full safety check conducted by a Mercedes-Benz Service Expert from Daimler, popularly known as a ‘Flying Doctor’, are urged to book their appointments in advance to secure their slot. The initiative allows customers a first-hand look at the comprehensive expertise and service that go into maintaining masterpieces bearing the Three-Pointed Star.

“Our customers are always at the centre of our activities. This is why we go to great lengths to ensure our customers enjoy the Best Customer Experience in every encounter with the Mercedes-Benz brand along the customer journey,” Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, President and CEO, Dr Claus Weidner.

During the Mercedes-Benz Service Clinics, Mercedes-Benz cars are given a full safety check conducted by the ‘Flying Doctor’. Each car is then followed up by assigned teams for the relevant service or repairs recommended.

“A Mercedes-Benz car is a masterpiece that is maintained by craftsmen with an intricate understanding of vehicles bearing the Three-pointed Star. Being passioante fans of the brand, we understand our customers carry much sentimental value with their Mercedes-Benz cars. The Mercedes-Benz Service Clinics demonstrate the strong support our dealer network receives from Mercedes-Benz Service Experts from Daimler in order to care for our customers’ prized Mercerdes-Benz cars,” added Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, Vice President, Customer Services MBC, Passenger Cars, Heinrich Schromm.

In addition to providing valuable peace of mind to customers, the service clinics also present opportunities for talent development. As a result of assisting the ‘Flying Doctor’ during the service clinics, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s local customer services teams gain valuable experience and knowledge which exemplifies the Mercedes-Benz philosophy of ‘lifelong learning’.

To-date, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has 33 dedicated dealerships nationwide delivering the Best Products and the Best Customer Experience throughout customers’ entire journey, maintaining Mercedes-Benz Malaysia as the largest premium automotive dealer network in the country.

In brief…

Newest Mercedes-Benz authorised dealer partner, Auto Commerz, unveils 9,200 sq ft 2S service centre in Setapak, demonstrating its commitment to bring the customer experience to greater heights, further strengthening Mercedes-Benz’ retail brand presence in Malaysia.
Auto Commerz realises its expansion plan as a Mercedes-Benz dealer while Mercedes-Benz Malaysia increases its overall presence for superior customer service.

With an investment of RM2 million, the service centre comes fully equipped with state-of-the art Mercedes Benz approved diagnostic tools and equipment, and staffed by professionally trained Mercedes Benz Certified Service Specialists.

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