Hyundai Motor has won two of this year’s Red Dot Design Awards, one of the most renowned international design and innovation prizes. Hyundai’s Fuel Cell vehicle NEXO and the subcompact SUV Kona (above) were awarded in the Cars and Motorcycles category. The Kona gained recognition for outstanding design and innovation in ‘SUV/Off-road vehicles’ and the Hyundai NEXO showed its excellence in its subcategory.
The prestigious award evaluates the product’s functionality, durability, level of innovation and overall quality under aspects of form and function. The NEXO (above) is Hyundai’s second-generation fuel cell electric vehicle. It is characterized by a pure and calm design emphasizing its streamlined silhouette and by a floating roof.
The All-New Hyundai NEXO shapes the future of driving and is the eye-catching, technological flagship of Hyundai. The first dedicated hydrogen-powered SUV combines the practicality of an SUV with the clean advanced fuel cell know-how offering the most advanced technology on the market with autonomous driving capabilities, smart advanced driver assistance systems and strongest powertrains in the segment.
The Kona broadens Hyundai’s successful SUV line-up. With its sleek, sharp and colorful design it creates a unique proposition in the sub-compact SUV segment. Bold exterior lines, a pleasantly spacious interior and a powerful engine line-up make the innovative subcompact SUV suitable for modern, urban customers. Design is increasingly the number one reason why customers choose the Hyundai brand.
Receiving this prestigious recognition in the fifth consecutive year reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to producing cars that demonstrate a unique and evolving design language. The 2018 award follows the recognition in 2017 for the Hyundai Azera and an ‘Honorable Mention’ for the i30, the prize-winning IONIQ (above) line-up in 2016 as well as double recognition in 2015 for i20 and Sonata and for i10 and Genesis (below) in 2014.
Drawing on a prominent jury consisting of high profile designers, professors and journalists, the Red Dot Design Award is recognized globally as one of the most sought-after marks for high quality design. The 2018 contest attracted entries from 59 countries, making the Red Dot Award the largest product competition in the world.
Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur has unveiled the twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 version of the acclaimed Aston Martin DB11. Complementing its existing 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine, this new variant has provided the opportunity to reveal more of DB11’s sporting character, whilst expanding its global appeal with a combination of exceptional performance and improved efficiency.
This variant speaks everything beautiful, with a new sound; featuring a combination of the definitive GT’s fresh and distinctive design, pioneering aerodynamics, and the potency of a propelling V8 engine, producing 503bhp and 675Nm of torque that yields 0-100km/h in just 4.0 seconds.
“We are thrilled to officially unveil the V8-powered DB11 in Kuala Lumpur. We expect sustained interest and continuing growth in demand for DB11, spearheaded by the arrival of the V8-powered model.” said Ms. Nancy Chen (below), Head of Sales Operations for Aston Martin, Southeast Asia.
The V8-engined DB11 was also created to make the most complete and sophisticated car Aston Martin has ever made, more accessible to customers around the world, while still blessed with the exceptional performance and memorable character that sets Aston Martin apart from the rest.
Also announced, was the new home of the Aston Martin Service Centre by Wearnes Quest, in Malaysia. Located in Lingui Industrial Park, Sungai Buloh, the new service centre boasts a fully air-conditioned 4,000 square feet, which includes 3 work-bays and 1 diagnostic bay.
“The new service centre is equipped with the latest tools, technology and equipment, managed by professionally trained service personnel,” explained Jerry Lee (above), Managing Director of Wearnes Quest. “With this investment, our current and future customers can be assured that we remain committed to deliver unparalleled British standards of excellence.”
NB: The Aston Martin Service Centre is located at Lingui Industrial Park, 15 ½ Miles, Sungai Pelong, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. The V8-Powered DB11 will be available for viewing in the showroom. For viewing appointment, please call +60 3 2163 1196. Estimated price from RM1,800,000 after duties and GST.
For more information, visit www.astonmartinkualalumpur.com
Aston Martin DB11 Launch Photo Gallery…
Go Auto Sales Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor for Haval SUV in Malaysia has announced its April promotions which will be available at all Haval showrooms nationwide. The promotion will be offering new customers and current Haval owners who are interested to purchase new SUVs during the campaign period will be enjoying savings up to RM3000.
“As part of our continuous effort to give Malaysian the opportunity to own an SUV at an affordable and competitive price. We are offering new and existing customers this month with free insurance and rebates with savings up to RM3000 for both Haval H1 and H2 models.” said Dato’ SM Azli SM Nasimuddin Kamal, Executive Director of Go Auto Group.
Aside from the current promotion, HAVAL Malaysia will be carrying out a roadshow nationwide in shopping malls and other locations to be closer to the public. To kick-off its roadshow, HAVAL will be having its first Central Roadshow at AEON Mall Shah Alam from 24 to 29 April 2018 with many activities and promotions available for the public. Other locations for roadshows is planned to be held in Northern, Southern, East Coast and East Regions of Malaysia will be announced later nearing the event date.
For more information, contact Haval Customer Care at 03-5569 7332 or email customercare@goauto.com.my. You can also visit www.haval.my or its official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/havalmy or Instagram page at www.instagram.com/havalmy.
Shell Advance, the leading motorcycle engine oil brand in Malaysia, is offering a RM56,000 Ducati Monster 797 as the Grand Prize in its Shell Advance Buy & Win Consumer Contest this year.
The contest, which runs from April 1 to May 31, 2018, also rewards two winners with a pair of Oakley sunglasses each and every week. The results will be published on the Shell Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/Shell) and Shell Malaysia’s official website (www.shell.com.my).
To enter, just purchase any Shell Advance 4T motorcycle engine oil or gear oil worth a minimum of RM25 (excluding GST) in a single receipt from any Shell Advance branded workshop, participating independent workshops or the Official Online Store on Lazada Malaysia. Answer a simple question, snap a photograph of your receipt and submit your entry via WhatsApp (018-3791326) or email to contest@lubespromo.com.
According to Shell Lubricants Marketing General Manager May Tan, the promotion was aimed at rewarding discerning bikers who choose to trust Shell Advance for complete protection of their motorcycles’ engines.
“With Shell Advance, you can outride any unpredictability and have the courage to pursue your dream. For many motorcycle enthusiasts and MotoGP fans, it is to own a Ducati and we are here to help make it a reality,” she said (above).
Shell Advance Ultra motorcycle engine oil features Shell’s proprietary PurePlus Technology. Shell PurePlus Technology is a revolutionary gas-to-liquid (GTL) process that converts natural gas into a clear base oil with virtually none of the impurities of crude oil. GTL base oil delivers higher levels of cleansing and superior wear and corrosion protection. As a result, the first-and-only-one of-its-kind motorcycle engine oil, Shell Advance Ultra with PurePlus Technology, is able to offer a clean start and deliver more and sustained power every time.
Shell’s Technical Partnership with Ducati has been hugely successful on and off the race track, enabling Shell Advance motorcycle engine oils to benefit bikers around the world with cutting edge technology and the confidence to outride any challenge and unpredictability. The Technical Partnership has been invaluable for the continued development of Shell Advance products in the most testing environments.
Ducati not only uses Shell products on the track, but also chooses Shell Advance and Shell V-Power fuel as the first fill for every Ducati road bike that leaves its factory in Bologna, Italy.
For more information on the Shell Advance Buy & Win Consumer Contest, please visit www.shell.com.my/Advance.
Launched! It’s the first time that Petronas has ever done an official launch in Thailand, and since it’s for motorcycles, what better venue than at the iconic Phuket Bike Week!
It was indeed a full-on razzmatazz affair right at the centre stage of PBW, in fact, the branding for Petronas is so strong at this year’s event, I wouldn’t be surprised if first timers here would mistake it for a Petronas bike event instead of PBW.
More details on the new Petronas Sprinta engine oil launched will come soon, in the meantime, enjoy the sights and sounds of Phuket Bike Week in the videos below!
And not forgetting the girls of PBW as well!
Photo Gallery…
Piston.my is attending Phuket Bike Week 2018! We’re with Petronas who are going to launch their new Sprinta motorcycle engine oil right here at PBW @ Patong Beach! We’re rolling out!
Stay tuned for more to come!
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, along with its authorized distributor DRB-HICOM Commercial Vehicles Sdn. Bhd. (DHCV), recently launched the Tata Super Ace and the Ultra range of commercial vehicles in Malaysia. These vehicles have been designed for the modern commercial vehicle customer, with superior performance, world-class cabins, high load carrying capacity and flexible body-load configurations.
Tata Super Ace – The Tata Super Ace is a 1 ton mini-truck from Tata Motors, for inter-city and intra-city transportation solutions. Optimally powered by a 1405 cc diesel engine, combined with a new body design and cutting edge technology, the Tata Super Ace will offer customers with an opportunity to start their dream business with a very small investment. The Tata Super Ace is based on the popular Tata Ace mini-truck from Tata Motors. Having sold over a million units since it was first launched in 2005, the Tata Ace has been a revolutionary product and is a result of Tata Motors deep understanding of the market and consumer.
The Tata Ace has been a preferred choice for last-mile transportation with a footprint spanning 28 countries across South Asia, Africa and the ASEAN. The Tata Super Ace can be customized for various small scale business operations, for the transportation of construction items, food grains, fruits, FMCG and white goods or could be configured to be a food truck, an ice-cream truck or a mobile store on wheels.
Tata Ultra range of commercial vehicles – Based on a combination of world-class performance parameters, with enhanced levels of durability and reliability of the Ultra platform, this range will enable Tata Motors to set new benchmarks in the Intermediate commercial vehicles space in Malaysia. A combination of driver comfort, high load carrying-capacity and safety, along with best life-cycle cost, makes this new offering from Tata Motors, versatile for various applications.
The Ultra 814 offers enhanced levels of durability and reliability on the Ultra platform. It is powered by new generation NG 3.0 Lt CRDI engine coupled with next generation transmission. Available in 4.5T Payload with highest body option of 5.5M, Tata Ultra provides customers complete flexibility, for varying business requirements. All these together make the Ultra 814 a reliable asset and the most efficient solution for optimum business profitability. The Ultra 1014 offers faster turnaround time and enhanced profitability for any goods carrying business, making it an ideal work-horse for movement of materials across distances.
The driveline of the Ultra 1014, has the latest NG 3.0Lt engine with an output of 140 HP, a new-generation transmission with aluminum casing – the 6 Speed – G-550 overdrive gear box, with cable-shift mechanism and axle technology, with reduced weight, ensures superior performance and greater fuel efficiency for varied payloads. The longer wheelbase of 4530 mm makes Tata Ultra the perfect Business Utility Vehicle, suitable for varying business applications such as FMCG, white goods etc.
Speaking at the event, DRB-HICOM’s Dato’ Abdul Harith Abdullah, Chief Operating Officer, Automotive Distribution, Defence and Manufacturing & Engineering said, the launch was a key milestone for the Group in getting a foothold of the growing CV market in Malaysia.
“With these new products unveiled today, which are competitively priced with superior features, we are confident it will gain traction amongst our target users in the near term. DHCV’s deep expertise in the area of importing, assembling and distributing foreign marques in Malaysia is well established since 1979.
Our local knowledge coupled with a robust dealer network across the country has been crucial to our success thus far. With our partner Tata Motors, we are confident about making a significant impact in the selected commercial vehicle categories and thus grabbing market share incrementally in what is a very competitive niche market. The economy is poised to grow this year which bodes well for our joint venture with Tata Motors.”
Harith added that they are very confident about the market acceptance of the new Ultra variants and specifically, Tata Super Ace which is expected to be popular with small business owners across Malaysia.
Commenting on the launch of the three new commercial vehicles, Mr. Rudrarup Maitra, Head – Commercial Vehicles, International Business, Tata Motors, said, “Malaysia is one of our key markets in South-East Asia and we are delighted to be a part of one of the fastest growing ASEAN nations. An integral part of our presence here is DRB-HICOM, a partner that has showcased tremendous enthusiasm and passion over the years. With this partnership we can truly establish a long-term relationship with our customers in Malaysia. It gives us immense pleasure to chart out our growth story and expand our portfolio in this market. We are delighted to bring the three new commercial vehicles to Malaysia today.”
DHCV and Tata Motors say they will continue to explore new potentials, customer’s preference and conduct researches for new product variants to sustain their growth and expansion for the medium to long term.
Customers in Malaysia are currently served by a network of 24 outlets located at strategic locations and in major townships, nationwide. DHCV aims to expand this reach in tandem with sales growth and market.
For the full price list of the new Tata commercial vehicles, click here: Price List – New Models
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