Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has unveiled two new models to further diversify its latest-generation compact car offering here in Malaysia in the form of the new 2019 Mercedes-Benz B 200 Progressive Line and Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Style. (more…)
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has unveiled two new models to further diversify its latest-generation compact car offering here in Malaysia in the form of the new 2019 Mercedes-Benz B 200 Progressive Line and Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Style. (more…)
It was a day to remember for Neeraj Kumar N Krishna Kumar as he was announced the first grand prize winner of the ‘Menangi 3 BMW X3’ contest currently ongoing by the good folks from Shell and BonusLink. Mr Neeraj came all the way from Penang to personally receive his brand-new BMW X3 xDrive30i Luxury, a premium SUV currently on offer by BMW Group Malaysia. (more…)
Today is the last day you have a chance to win a share of the RM500,000 worth of cash prizes and ePoints in BHPetrol’s Pump/Shop & Win Merdeka Contest. Entries for the contest, which began on August 15, 2019, will only be accepted up till the end of today (Tuesday October 15, 2019).
The prizes awaiting winners are:
a) 6 x Grand Prizes of RM62,000.00, and 62,000 ePoints
b) 6 x Special Prizes of RM6,200.00, and 10,000 ePoints
c) 62 x Consolation Prizes of RM1,000.00, and 5,000 Bonus ePoints
How do you enter? Just make a purchase of at least RM40.00 of BHPetrol fuel (petrol or diesel) at any participating BHPetrol service stations and/or any shop items at the BHPetromart of the participating service stations. Purchases of flour, cooking oil, sugar, tobacco, and reloads of Touch’nGo and ePay are excluded.
Get an original BHPetrol sales receipt for the purchases and ask for a contest entry form to which the receipt must be attached. The contest entry form contains questions which must be answered in order to be an eligible winner, and contact details must be entered. The entry forms can be dropped into contest boxes provided at the participating BHPetrol service stations.
Winners will be selected based on a manual lucky draw by BHPetrol. The first 62 entries with the correct answers drawn from all the entries will each win a Consolation Prize. The next 6 entries with the correct answers drawn from the balance of all entries will each win a Special Prize. The last 6 entries with the correct answers drawn from the balance of all entries will each win a Grand Prize.
The ePoints (bonus prize) referred to above are strictly only for BHPetrol eCard members and are not transferable, non-refundable and not exchangeable for cash.
Contest winners will be notified by November 15, 2019 via the contact number or email address as provided on the Contest Entry Form. The results will also be published for public viewing at www.bhpetrol.com.my.
You still have time to drop by at a BHPetrol station to get an entry in. Good luck!
Malaysia just witnessed the launch of the new 2019 Isuzu D-Max and it looks like the manufacturer is getting more recognition for its versatile pick up truck. This time, it’s in the UK where it was awarded its second consecutive award for the ‘Pick Up of the Year’ at the Commercial Fleet Awards. (more…)
The Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) in Las Vegas is all about personalization. It’s an event that even carmakers attend to showcase what extremes their models can be taken to when it comes to adding accessories. Ford sees the automotive aftermarket space (in the USA) continuing to grow at a tremendous pace from powerful street machines to the latest trends in overlanding and off-road. This means a lot of personalization opportunities for its Ranger in countless ways to give owners the flexibility to make their vehicle unique.
Ford Performance Parts has lots of accessories developed for the Ranger, including a Ford Performance-tuned Fox off-road suspension leveling kit providing 2-inch front lift, Ford Performance Ranger Raptor wheels with BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tyres, Ford Performance Ranger bonnet-hinge light kit with Rigid DSS-Series lights,
Other components include a Warn 9.5 XP winch mounted on a winch-capable front bumper, Ford Performance by Warn Industries heavy-duty recovery kit and red tow hooks, Tepui HyBox rooftop tent, Decked truck bed storage system, RSI Smart Cap, ARB Elements refrigerator/freezer and ActionTrax recovery boards.
And here are customized Rangers from other aftermarket companies to give you ideas for your truck…
To know more about the Ford Ranger Raptor which you can buy in Malaysia, visit www.sdacford.com.my
It was only in September that Porsche’s first all-electric sportscar had its global debut – on 3 continents simultaneously – and now, the company is presenting the third version – the Taycan 4S.
Puristic exterior design
The clear, puristic design of the Taycan signals the beginning of a new era. At the same time, it retains the unmistakable Porsche design DNA. The sleek cabin, the drawn-in rear C-pillar and the pronounced shoulders of the wings result in a sharply emphasized rear, typical of the brand. There are also innovative elements such as the glass-effect Porsche logo, which has been integrated into the light bar at the rear.
Distinguishing features of the Taycan 4S compared with the Turbo and Turbo S include the aerodynamically optimized 19-inch Taycan S Aero wheels and the red-painted brake calipers. The front apron with new geometry, side sills and rear diffuser in black also give further visual differentiation. LED headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) are standard.
This version is available with two battery sizes; with the Performance Battery, up to 390 kW/530 ps and with the Performance Battery Plus, up to 420 kW/571 PS. Following the Taycan Turbo S and the Taycan Turbo, the Taycan 4S is therefore the new entry-level model in the series.
A single-deck Performance Battery with a total capacity of 79.2 kWh comes as standard. The two-deck Performance Battery Plus familiar from the Taycan Turbo S and Taycan Turbo is optionally available. The total capacity here is 93.4 kWh.
For both variants, the claimed 0 to 100 km/h time is 4.0 seconds. The top speed is 250 km/h in both cases but the claimed range is up to 407 kms with the Performance Battery and up to 463 kms with the Performance Battery Plus – the highest of the current Taycan range.
Dynamic performance
The permanently excited synchronous machine on the rear axle has an active length of 130 mm and is therefore exactly 80 mm shorter than the corresponding drive component on the Taycan Turbo S and Taycan Turbo. The pulse-controlled inverter used on the front axle in the Taycan 4S operates with up to 300 amps, and the inverter on the rear axle with up to 600 amps.
With two permanently excited synchronous machines on the front and rear axles – in other words, all-wheel drive – as well as a 2-speed transmission on the rear axle, the drive architecture comprises the same main technical highlights as the other versions.
The same also applies to the intelligent charging management and exemplary aerodynamics. With a Cd of 0.22, the aerodynamics makes a significant contribution to low energy consumption and thus long range.
Unique interior design
The cockpit also signals the start of a new era with its clear structure and completely new architecture. The free-standing, curved instrument cluster forms the highest point on the dashboard. This places a clear focus on the driver axis. A central 10.9-inch infotainment display and an optional passenger display are combined to form an integrated glass band in a black-panel look.
As standard, the Taycan 4S comes with a partial leather interior as well as front comfort seats with 8-way electrical adjustment. However, with the Taycan, Porsche also offers an entirely leather-free interior for the first time, for customers who have such a demand. Interiors made from innovative recycled materials underscore the sustainable concept of the electric sportscar.
Porsche uses a centrally networked control system for the Taycan chassis. The integrated Porsche 4D Chassis Control analyses and synchronises all chassis systems in real time. As standard, the Taycan 4S features adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology including electronic damper control PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management).
Toyota Motor Corporations has announced the “LQ”, a concept vehicle that has the advanced ability to build an ‘emotional bond’ between car and driver. That’s right, the next-generation Toyota “Concept-I” comes ready with automated driving capabilities and “Yui”, Toyota’s next-level AI that can learn from the driver and deliver a personalised mobility experience. (more…)
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has unveiled their latest Nissan Retail Concept (NRC) to further improve the overall Nissan customer experience in line with their ever-evolving global presence. The first Nissan showroom to adopt this new retail concept is Nikaijaya Resource (KL) Sdn Bhd. (more…)
The finishing positions of the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix yesterday were taken on the 52nd lap rather than the 53rd lap. This means that the race distance was one lap short and the error is believed to be due to the chequered flag having been shown on the display panel one lap early.
Teams and drivers, upon seeing the chequered flag flash, assumed the race to be over as the regulations state. The FIA’s Article 43.2 says: “Should for any reason the end‐of‐race signal be given before the leading car completes the scheduled number of laps, or the prescribed time has been completed, the race will be deemed to have finished when the leading car last crossed the line before the signal was given.”
The officials don’t know how it occurred and blame it on a system fault. However, even with one lap short, the overall results are unchanged – with one exception. Although SportPesa Racing Point’s Sergio Perez (pictured below) had crashed out in what was to have been the final lap, the error instead positioned him as ninth-placed finisher. This meant he picked 2 valuable points for the team which is still going after Scuderia Toro Rosso Honda. Meanwhile, Nico Hulkenberg, having been pushed down one position to tenth place, lost a point.
Heavy penalties for Leclerc and Ferrari
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was also penalized for his collision with Max Verstappen on the first lap, resulting in the Red Bull Racing driver having to retire. The Stewards imposed a 5-second time penalty which was added to the elapsed race time.
Additionally, he got another 10-second penalty for continuing to drive the car in an unsafe condition after the incident on Lap 1. He drove until the third lap and then the damaged wing disintegrated and some broken parts caused damage to the mirror on Lewis Hamilton’s car.
This all means Leclerc’s finishing position is one step down, from sixth to seventh. He received 2 penalty points on his racing licence (total of 2 in the 12-month period), while the Ferrari team was fined 25,000 euros (about RM115,254).
Hyundai Motors is currently pushing their technology prowess on autonomous driving capabilities with their Hyundai IONIQ model. Still in early stages, the hybrid sedan is currently being tested on European roads with Level 4 Autonomous Driving, which is only one level away from a car being completely autonomous in every situation. (more…)
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