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Mission E: First Fully-Electric Sports Car From Porsche Named Taycan [+Video]

The future of sporty sustainable mobility has just gotten another step closer, since Porsche has announced that the series production of the first purely electric Porsche is set to begin next year, and in preparation for this, the vehicle has now been given its official name: The “Mission E” concept study, the name currently used to describe Porsche’s complete electric offering, will be known as the Taycan.

The name can be roughly translated as “lively young horse”, referencing the imagery at the heart of the Porsche crest, which has featured a leaping steed since 1952.

“Our new electric sports car is strong and dependable; it’s a vehicle that can consistently cover long distances and that epitomises freedom”, explains Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG. The oriental name also signifies the launch of the first electric sports car with the soul of a Porsche. Porsche announced the name for its first purely electric series as part of the “70 years of sports cars” ceremony.

Two permanently excited synchronous motors (PSM) with a system output of over 600 hp (440 kW) accelerate the electric sports car to 100 km/h in well under 3.5 seconds and to 200 km/h in under twelve seconds. This performance is in addition to a continuous power level that is unprecedented among electric vehicles: Multiple jump starts are possible in succession without loss of performance, and the vehicle’s maximum range is over 500 km in accordance with the NEDC.

Names with real meaning
At Porsche, the vehicle names generally have a concrete connection with the corresponding model and its characteristics: The name Boxster describes the combination of the boxer engine and roadster design; Cayenne denotes fieriness, the Cayman is incisive and agile, and the Panamera offers more than a standard Gran Turismo, which is what allowed it to win the Carrera Panamericana long-distance race. The name Macan is derived from the Indonesian word for tiger, with connotations of suppleness, power, fascination and dynamics.

Future investment doubled
Porsche plans to invest more than six billion euro in electromobility by 2022, doubling the expenditure that the company had originally planned. Of the additional three billion euro, some 500 million euro will be used for the development of Taycan variants and derivatives, around one billion euro for electrification and hybridisation of the existing product range, several hundred million for the expansion of production sites, plus around 700 million euro for new technologies, charging infrastructure and smart mobility.

Extensive modifications and expansion at the Zuffenhausen headquarters
At the Porsche headquarters in Zuffenhausen, a new paint shop, dedicated assembly area for the Taycan and a conveyor bridge for transporting the painted bodies and drive units to the final assembly area are currently being constructed. The existing engine plant is being expanded to manufacture electric drives and the body shop will also be developed. Investment is also planned for the Weissach Development Centre. Production of the Taycan is creating around 1,200 new jobs in Zuffenhausen alone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa5F1cWLnRg

“70 years of the Porsche sports car” celebrations
The sports car manufacturer is celebrating its anniversary with numerous activities throughout 2018. For the weekend of June 16–17, Porsche will host employees, local residents and prospective customers at a celebration in and around the plant in Stuttgart. The event will include activities for visitors both young and old, plant tours, music, food trucks, live coverage of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the broadcast of the World Cup game between Germany and Mexico. Entry is free of charge.

Proton In 2018 – Part 7: First Of Many New 4S Centres Officially Launched!

Setia Gemilang Auto Sdn Bhd was officially launched as the first upgraded PROTON 4S dealer outlet, carrying Proton’s new refreshed look. The event was officiated by Dr Li Chunrong, Chief Executive Officer of PROTON, in the presence of Dato’ Radzaif Mohamed, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Abdul Rashid Musa, Vice President of Sales and Marketing and other senior management members of PROTON.

A new chapter begins…
The ‘new’ PROTON has begun for the dealer network, with the launch of the upgraded Setia Gemilang 4S outlet. This marks a new standard set to ensure sales and service platform are in tandem with the Company’s business model and objective to provide a new enhanced customer experience. “I am pleased that the upgrading exercise of the new 4S and 3S outlets are progressing well especially with excellent team effort displayed by our Dealers together with the team from PROTON. The new set up will stand to attract more people to the outlet, as consumers usually like to see and experience new things, new surroundings, new look and feel; and better ambience…

(cont’d) The interior and exterior are fitted with placement of different colours to display youthfulness and modernity, with significant spaces created for the kids’ corner, customer lounge and coffee area. Customers who enter the outlet will be able to enjoy the new facilities, comfortable waiting lounge while waiting to service their cars, with the convenience of free wifi to keep customers connected all the time. We care for our customers’ needs and we want to emphasise that customer satisfaction remains our key priority. Most importantly, we want to convey the message of a brand new PROTON moving forward,” said Dr Li.

New refreshed look…
With the launch of the first 4S upgraded centre, PROTON also showcased the new look with new elements. The new look incorporates new colours that represent global lifestyle, technology driven, youthful exuberance and caring attitude. The new look is to be splashed across the exterior and interior of the sales and service areas, for a fresher, dynamic and bolder PROTON.

On the exterior, brighter colours are incorporated to reflect a youthful image, whilst for the interior, the reception area is refreshed to create warmth for customers. There are also lifestyle wall graphics to give the interior a lively atmosphere. For more exclusivity, there are also dim yellow lights at the customer lounge area which provide customers with a cosy warm feeling when they walk into the area. For a wholesome effect, the sales delivery bay display contemporary graphic murals to create a chic and modern effect.

2,500 Bookings Achieved For New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid In 4-Weeks!

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has announced that the All-New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid has collectively recorded 2,500 bookings as of 8 June 2018. Of that, 757 units have been registered in just 4 weeks after its official launch.

In response to the overwhelming bookings, Christopher Tan, Sales and Marketing Director of ETCM said, “Bookings for the All-New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid has demonstrated the great acceptance of a hot new model from ETCM and we thank all our customers for their support. We will continue to deliver quality products; and at the same time, we are increasing our production to ensure that All-New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid are delivered on time to our valued customers.”

In commemorating this achievement, a key handover ceremony was held at ETCM Jalan Raja Laut in Kuala Lumpur for a proud owner of the All-New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid, En. Lokman Hakim Bin Mohamed Yusoff. Also present are Mr Christopher Tan, and Mr Vincent Wijnen, Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Asia and Oceania, Nissan Motor Asia Pacific Co., Ltd., to witness this special moment.

The All-New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid comes with new intelligent technologies and features that are thoughtful conveniences. Nissan Intelligent Mobility (NIM) features have been added to provide a more exciting, confident and connected drive which includes first in its class Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM), 4 cameras that provide a 360° bird’s-eye view of the vehicle for easier navigation. Intelligent Moving Object Detection (I-MOD) that detects moving objects surrounding the vehicle to alert the driver. Hands-Free Dual Power Sliding Doors that operate by a simple quick kick below the door to open or close. You can read our drive report and watch our video here.

7 USB-Powered Ports for each passenger’s electronic device charging needs. Dual Back Door that can be opened easily even in tight parking spaces. 6 SRS Airbags that comes standard in the All-New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid, as well as other safety features.

Additionally, customers can also enjoy the “Best Deal Ever 0% GST” campaign, offering GST at 0% plus Duit Raya Savings which translates to an On-The-Road price without insurance of RM135,195.59 for the Premium Highway Star and RM123,874.84 for the Highway Star (Peninsular Malaysia), in the month of June 2018.

Test drive the All-New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid, the No.1 MPV in Japan* at Nissan Test Drive Carnival held at selected Nissan showrooms nationwide.

Dates and venues are listed here:

Date	Region	Venue
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

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

VPCM Announces 0% GST Service Pricing & 10 Exclusive Units Of 3-Door Volkswagen Golf R Open For Booking!

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) hasannounced that a special batch of 3-door Golf R units is now open for booking. The very exclusive 3-door Golf R is limited to only 10 units in Malaysia, and is offered in Lapiz Blue. The 3-door Golf R is priced at RM268,888 (before registration).

Similar to its 5-door sibling, the 3-door Golf R comes with a new 2.0TSI turbocharged engine and a 7-speed wet clutch direct shift gearbox (DSG), giving an impressive output of 290PS and a torque of 380Nm between 2,000 to 5,400rpm transferred via 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. The Golf R comes with the R ‘Vienna’ perforated leather seats, 19” Pretoria alloy wheels, 12.3” Active Info Display, 9.2” Discover Pro with App-Connect with Gesture Control, LED headlights with Dynamic Cornering Lights, LED taillights with Dynamic Indicators, and progressive steering.

However, the 3-door Golf R is not offered with KESSY keyless locking and engine starting system, exterior mirror memory function and power-adjustable driver seat. Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM said that the Golf R is one of the most desirable Volkswagen models of all time, and the availability of the 3-door Golf R should have fans excited. “This truly is an opportunity for enthusiasts to be part of something special, as the 3-door Golf R is a rare beast here in Malaysia. With such a cult following, we are confident that all 10 units will be sold very quickly” he said.

VPCM also announced the new pricing of their cars, following the announcement of 0% GST starting from 1st June 2018.

The Managing Director of VPCM, Erik Winter encouraged owners whose Volkswagen cars are due for their service to make an appointment at their respective service centres and to take advantage of the 0% tax holiday. “Our commitment to our customers extends to our efforts in maintaining a strong level of transparency when it comes to owning a Volkswagen car, hence the availability of the service pricing guide,” he added.

VPCM is continuously working on enhancing the ownership experience, and part of this initiative was the introduction of the 3-year free maintenance program in early 2018, in addition to the 5-year manufacturer’s warranty and 5-year roadside assistance offered on all Volkswagen models.

For a comprehensive list of the service pricing guide, visit: https://www.volkswagen.com.my/my-vw/service-maintenance-schedule.

For the full range of VW models sold in Malaysia and their price & specs, click this: https://www.volkswagen.com.my/models/models

TCEC Announces Second Round Of Renault “Buy & Win” Contest

TCEC, the sole franchise holder for Renault vehicles in Malaysia recently announced the three winners from the second-round draw of the Renault ‘Buy & Win’ contest. Teoh Hsiao Lin who purchased the Renault Fluence, as well as Ng Ai Jing and Lee Siew Wah who both got the Renault Captur (below), drove away with RM1,500 worth of travel vouchers each.

Through the Renault ‘Buy & Win’ contest, customers who purchase any Renault model within the campaign period stand to win attractive prizes. The contest is now in its final round with three more holiday prizes to be won. The grand prize of a Renault Twizy (below, left) full-electric vehicle worth RM86,800 is also still up for grabs.

The final draw for the remaining prizes including the Renault Twizy will be held concurrently in July, after the campaign ends on 30 June 2018. Winners will be notified by phone and an official notification letter will also be sent to their mailing address.

“I had test driven several models from other brands before trying out the Renault Captur and I really liked how it feels on the road. It also won me over with its attractive two-toned colours. The seven-inch touchscreen with all its functions met my expectations and more importantly, with local assembly it was within budget and I know spare parts will be easily available,” said Ng Ai Jing (above).

Teoh Hsiao Lin (top, main image), who won from her purchase of the Renault Fluence (above) cited “spaciousness and comfort” as the main reasons for her decision. “I fell in love with the car when I took it for a test drive and my mind was made up,” she added.

For more information about Renault in Malaysia, please visit www.renault.com.my or www.facebook.com/RenaultMalaysia.

Weststar Maxus Announces Raya Trade-In Promotion

Weststar Maxus, the sole distributor for the Maxus range of vehicles in Malaysia, has announced a bounty of attractive deals for Malaysians looking at luxury class family vehicles during the Ramadan and Hari Raya season up to 31 July. Also, as part of its campaign, all Weststar Maxus branches are offering customers an opportunity to trade their existing MPV for a brand new Maxus G10. “We offer the highest trade-in value compared to the market standard and other used car dealers,” confirms Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim, Group Managing Director, the Weststar Group. “It is an excellent deal for families looking for a ‘people mover’ that can easily accommodate 10 people.”

As an extension of its campaign, Weststar Maxus is now offering a five-year warranty (up to 120,000 km mileage) with two years free servicing covering parts and labour for new Maxus G10 customers. The warranty, based on positive market response, is aligned to the current market practice. “We’re making a great leap forward to become a mainstream player in Malaysia,” says Tan Sri Syed Azman. “Our goal is to build an extensive network throughout the country and offering services competitive with other leading industry players.”

Weststar Maxus has opened two new 3S (Sales, Service and Spare Parts) showrooms in Plentong, Johor Bharu and Bukit Mertajam, Penang, to serve its Southern and Northern customers. In the Central region, the Weststar Maxus Parts Centre based in Klang will operate 12 hours daily to ensure a fast turnaround and delivery time. There are also two new showrooms in Bangsar and Kota Bharu. To accelerate its marketing push, Weststar-Maxus has engaged a celebrity family – Awal Ashaari, Scha Alyahya and Lara Alana – as Maxus G10 brand ambassadors. The trio, famously known as “Schawalara”, are scheduled to share their Maxus G10 experience with their social media followers.

“The public image as a young, on-the-go family fits in perfectly with our brand proposition,” notes Tan Sri Syed Azman. “With more than 19 million followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, the celebrity family ranks as the most popular family in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.”

Weststar-Maxus plans to feature the family in its future advertising campaigns and a series of videos.

Awal is a well-known television presenter and actor while Scha is a popular actress, television host and model. Their daughter Lara is a reality television star and an Instagram sensation with four million followers, with the highest social media following for children under 13 years of age.

Weststar Maxus will also continue to offer the Maxus G10 and V80 commercial vehicles with zero percent GST pending the implementation of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) by the Government.

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