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KIA Stinger Becomes Centre Of Attraction @ “Revolution By Time Kulture” Event

With its sleek fastback silhouette and rear-wheel-drive proportions, the newly introduced Kia Stinger was the centre of attraction at the Revolution by Time Kulture Kia Stinger Exclusive Night, an evening dedicated for Naza Kia Malaysia’s business partners and loyal customer as the Revolution by Time Kulture’s Official Auto Partner. Guests who attended the exclusive event could not help but to stop and stare at the stunning sporty sedan that Naza Kia Malaysia recently unveiled to Malaysians just last week.

“With its apt tagline ‘The Power to Surprise’, the Kia Stinger ushers in a new era of innovation for the Kia brand while preserving its DNA, and is nothing short of a revolutionary benchmark for the future of Kia vehicles. The Kia Stinger is the brand’s fastest car yet and is a true gran turismo. With its blend of high performance and supreme comfort, it perfectly complements the lifestyle of those who appreciate world-class luxurious watch brands and other finer things in life,” said Dato’ Samson Anand George, Group CEO, Automotive Group, Naza Corporation Holdings Sdn Bhd (below, centre).

Naza Kia Malaysia is the Official Auto Partner of the fifth edition signature Revolution by Time Kulture event. Organised by Valiram Group’s Swiss Watch Gallery, the premium watch showcase themed “Temple of Speed” has visual references to the world of motorsports which inspires many luxurious watchmakers in their pursuit of high precision and accuracy.

The Revolution by Time Kulture exhibition was held at Centre Court, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur recently.

BIKES: Benelli Opens New “BEST-Shop” Outlet In Kajang

Italian superbike brand Benelli has launched its first ever Benelli exclusive station named BEST-Shop in Selangor, and fourth in the country by authorized dealer Kedai Motorsikal Tenaga Sdn Bhd.

The Benelli BEST-Shop Kajang is located at No.2, Jalan Hentian 2, Pusat Hentian Kajang, Jalan Reko, 43000 Kajang, Selangor. The newly renovated corner-lot showroom contains a motorcycle gallery to showcase full range of Benelli motorcycles, state-of-art service center, genuine accessories and spare parts corner.

“Benelli has received overwhelming response in Malaysia since the launch of few popular demand models including super cub RFS 150i, touring bike TRK 502 and classic Leoncino. Backed by this demand, an exclusive showroom and service centre in Selangor state will ensure all Benelli owners can enjoy the best-in-class ownership experience that our brand stands for.”, said En. Asri Ahmad, Operation General Manager of MForce Bike Holdings Sdn Bhd.

En. Asri added, “Benelli Malaysia has recently been selected and appointed as the sole Road Test Center in South East Asia by Benelli Global. Therefore, all new Benelli motorcycles will be tested in Malaysia before launching in other ASEAN countries. This new milestone gives us immense pleasure and motivation indeed! In 2017 Benelli Malaysia was awarded the best in Global Sales, Network Sales Management & Product Launching, we are on track to achieve the feat again for 2018 and also en route to be the best in After Sales Service for the year 2018 as well”.

The BEST-Shop Kajang operates from 9am – 7pm from Mondays to Fridays, 9am – 6pm on Saturdays and is closed on Sundays. For more information, please contact BEST-Shop Kajang at Tel 03-8737 2161, Fax 03-8741 0891 or log on to Benelli’s official website at https://malaysia.benelli.com/ or Facebook page at http://fb.com/malaysia.benelli

Rolls-Royce Wraith Luminary Collection Personifies Bespoke [+Video]

From shooting stars to illuminated wood, the Wraith Luminary Collection encapsulates the extraordinary talent of the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective. Just 55 motor cars exist, inspired by, and created for those who lead where others follow.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Bespoke Designer, Matthew Danton, commented, “Wraith Luminary epitomizes contemporary craftsmanship. It is innovation. It is design and technology combined. Every aspect of the motor car has been taken to the next level and enhanced in some way; each feature has been magnified. Wraith Luminary is the Ultimate hand-crafted gran turismo.”

BIKES: FSR Technology TuneBoss “Win A Bike” Contest Winner Revealed!

We have a winner!!!

Getting well is easier when there is a new bike to look forward to, said 36-year-old Mohd Fairus Bin Abd Rahman. He won a brand-new Yamaha Y15ZR in the TuneBoss 2018 Lucky Draw Contest.

Hailing from Ipoh, Fairus was one of hundreds that tried their luck in the annual contest by FSR Technology, the manufacturer of TuneBoss, a high-performance programmable ECU for motorcycles.

Fairus explained that he was hospitalised on the lucky draw day and only switched on his handphone five days later, when he immediately received a call to confirm his prize.

“I bought a TuneBoss ECU in March this year from a TuneBoss dealer and it is fitted to my 2014 Yamaha FZ-150i to produce more power and I’m happy with the result,” said Fairus.

He further explained that he was considering to purchase a Y15ZR, to be used alongside his FZ-150i which had given him some wonderful memories.

“I rode that FZ-150i all the way to Krabi and Bangkok so it holds a lot of nostalgic value, thus I won’t sell that bike, but this Y15ZR will be my daily ride from now on.” Fairus’s Y15ZR will be fitted and tuned with the TuneBoss high-performance ECU before being handed over.

The 2018 TuneBoss Lucky Draw Contest was organised specifically for TuneBoss ECU owners unlike the year before that was open to the public, which was won by Muhammad Zulhanif Hamidon (below) who took home a TuneBoss equipped Honda RS150R.

FSR Technology is planning a 2018 year end giveaway with an even more exciting prize, so stay tuned!

For more information please visit tuneboss.co or call + 603-78315041 or drop a “Private Message” on the TuneBoss Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/TuneBoss.Malaysia/

BREAKING: Sergio Marchionne’s Health Worsens, FCA Appoints New CEO

In its entirety with no editing, this is the news Piston.my received today.

London, 21^st July 2018 – With reference to the health of Sergio Marchionne, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA”) (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA) communicates with profound sorrow that during the course of this week unexpected complications arose while Mr. Marchionne was recovering from surgery and that these have worsened significantly in recent hours.

As a consequence, Mr. Marchionne will be unable to return to work.

The Board of Directors of FCA, meeting today, firstly expressed its closeness to Sergio Marchionne and his family and underlined the extraordinary contribution, both human and professional, that he has made to the Company in these years.

The Board resolved to accelerate the CEO transition process that has been proceeding over the past months and named Mike Manley as CEO. The Board will therefore propose to the next Shareholder Meeting, to be called in the coming days, that he be elected to the Board and serve as an executive director of the Company.

In the meantime, in order to provide for his full authority and operational continuity for the company, the Board has with immediate effect granted Mr. Manley all the powers of CEO. He will also assume responsibility for the NAFTA region.

Mr. Manley and his management team will proceed with the implementation of the 2018 – 2022 Business Plan as presented on 1 June this year, a plan that will further assure FCA’s strong and independent future.

Featured Image from F1 Undercover.com

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Announces Strong Half-Year Sales & Investment Boost [+Videos]

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has enjoyed a strong start to 2018, with the marque seeing a significant boost to global sales.

Global sales increase by 13 per cent.
Demand for all Rolls-Royce models remains strong in most regions.
More than 50 new manufacturing jobs created.
Record intake for Apprenticeship Programme.
Continuing investment in the Home of Rolls-Royce.

Worldwide sales were up 13 per cent compared with the same period in 2017, with demand for all Rolls-Royce models holding firm in Europe, the US and other key regions. There are encouraging signs of recovery in the Chinese market; like all luxury brands, however, the marque faces continued economic headwinds in the Middle East.

Deliveries of the company’s pinnacle product, the eighth-generation Phantom, began in January, with the new Cullinan super-luxury SUV causing a global media and public sensation on its launch in May. The first customer deliveries for Cullinan are due early next year; order books for both models are exceptionally strong.

Global demand for Wraith, Ghost and Dawn also remains keen, driven in part by their Black Badge variants, which are bringing the Rolls‑Royce brand to new audiences.

Bespoke is the jewel in the Rolls-Royce crown, with almost all cars commissioned from the Home of Rolls-Royce now incorporating individual elements designed and created to the owner’s precise specification. The first six months of 2018 saw some truly exceptional examples of Bespoke artistry and craftsmanship, including ‘Wraith Luminary’, Dawn ‘Inspired by Music’ and the Wraith and Dawn Adamas Collection, together with a number of exceptional customer commissions.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has created more than 50 new permanent jobs, primarily in skilled manufacturing roles. The Goodwood plant now employs over 1800 people, with the cosmopolitan workforce comprising almost 50 different nationalities. The company is also demonstrating its long-term commitment to future talent, with a record intake on its industry-leading Apprenticeship Programme. In August, 23 new recruits will join the scheme, adding to almost 50 men and women currently training and studying in departments across the business.

The company is also investing in the Home of Rolls-Royce, with a new gated parking area providing 500 new spaces under construction, on land adjacent to the plant. The site also includes a dedicated car park for the neighbouring March CE Primary School, with a new road crossing, provided by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in the absence of local authority funding.

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said, “This is a very encouraging half-year result; it is a testament to our incredibly skilled and dedicated team at Goodwood, and underlines the trust and loyalty of our customers worldwide. Across all models, customers can see how our innovation and engineering excellence are continually redefining super-luxury motoring. They can also be assured of our long-term vision and commitment to sustainable growth through investments in our people and the Home of Rolls-Royce.”

New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid Exceeds Expectations With 4,000 Bookings! [+Video]

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has announced that the popular new Nissan Serena S-Hybrid (article link) has exceeded expectations with 4,000 bookings as of 30 June 2018, and of that, 1,900 units have been registered in just 7 weeks after its official launch.

“The great market acceptance proved that the All-New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid is the perfect MPV for Malaysian families. Such results motivates us even more, and we have increased our production working very closely with our local parts vendors, ensuring quality products and vehicles are delivered on time to our valued customers.” said Mr. Christopher Tan, Sales and Marketing Director of ETCM.

Here’s our video coverage of the new Nissan Serena S-Hybrid during the official media drive:

“Joyful Tax Holiday” campaign, Nissan Almera 1.5L VL now with special accessories package

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has introduced the “Joyful Tax Holiday” campaign in the month of July, with GST set at 0% plus the continuation of Duit Raya Savings.

	Almera (1.5L E Auto)	Grand Livina (1.6L Auto)	X-Trail (2.5L 4WD Auto)	All-New Serena (2.0L Highway Star)	Navara (2.5L VL Auto)	Teana (2.0L XE Auto)
Selling Price 0% GST	RM68,129.62*	RM85,968.31*	RM150,255.49*	RM127,874.84*	RM114,029.08*	RM119,852.55*
Duit Raya Savings	RM7,500.00	RM7,000.00	RM10,000.00	RM2,000.00	RM8,000.00	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	RM138,255.49	RM123.874.84	RM104,029.08	RM112,852.55

* On-the-road price without Insurance, valid for Private Individual registration for Peninsular Malaysia. Promotions for other variants are also available. While stocks last.

Additionally, customers can enjoy the Nissan Almera 1.5L VL variant with a special accessories package worth RM8,955.66*. This newly introduced accessories package includes the sporty NISMO Aerokit, 7-inch capacitive touch screen with smartphone connectivity, WI-FI, navigation and reverse camera, driving video recorder, leather seats and Solar Gard tinting.

Test drive the All-New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid, and other innovative Nissan models at the Nissan Roadshow held at selected areas across the nation.
Roadshow dates and venues as follows:

Date	Region	Venue


19^th – 22^nd July	Northern	Ipoh Parade, Ipoh
26^th – 29^th July	Northern	Queensbay Mall, Penang
26^th – 29^th July	East Coast	East Coast Mall, Kuantan
27^th – 29^th July	Central	Setia Alam Convention Centre, Selangor

For more information, visit www.nissan.com.my or call ETCM’s Nissan Customer Care Centre at 1-800-88-3838.

* Terms apply

Scania Malaysia Strengthens Its Support For Port Klang Customers With Upgraded Branch

Scania (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. has officially launched its upgraded Port Klang branch that will serve to strengthen sales and services for its customers within the region. Strategically located near North Port, the branch is easily accessible for customers to send their Scania vehicles for scheduled maintenance and also repairs if needed.

Officiated by the Malaysian Minister of Transport Yang Berhormat Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Scania Malaysia Port Klang covers an area of 1,343 square metres and features 10 new work bays, a washing bay and an overhead crane to cater to the growing customer requirements. The RM3.8 million upgrade also includes a customer reception area, cafeteria, driver room, as well as amenities such as showers, changing rooms and a prayer room to better serve customers, drivers and employees.

“It is important that Scania has a strategic presence in Port Klang where there is a lot of activity in the haulage business. The opening of the newly upgraded Scania Malaysia Port Klang demonstrates our continuous improvement in providing the best services for all our customers for their profitability in this region and of course, across the country,” said Managing Director of Scania Southeast Asia, Marie Sjödin Enström (above)

“For customers to get the most out of their fleet, it is vital that Scania can support them with the right solutions, so convenient access to workshops and genuine parts is crucial for our customers anywhere. Our parts add value to their business because they are engineered for ultimate performance, endurance, fuel economy and safety, as well as lower environmental impact such as reduced carbon emissions” added Marie.

Because maximum uptime is important for truck operators, Scania has added on more working bays – bringing it to a total of 22 work bays – to ensure that customers within the region get the highest quality advice, maintenance and parts whenever needed to help their business.

Service at Scania Port Klang is carried out by 22 skilled technicians, who can now work on up to 30 vehicles per day with the facility upgrades. Like all Scania employees, these technicians continuously receive formal training and undergo on the job learning to enhance their skills, knowledge, professionalism and teamwork to ensure that they deliver a more effective service to their customers.

With the belief that sustainable transport is all about moving people and goods while contributing to economic and social development without jeopardising human health and safety or endangering the environment, the Scania Port Klang team will strive to provide its customers with tailored solutions that promise to bring about efficiencies within the customers’ entire transport flow.

Hyundai Earns Four Top Spots in AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

Hyundai has been named 2018’s Most Satisfying Popular Brand in AutoPacific’s annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSAs). In addition to winning this overall title, Hyundai has three cars—the Sonata, Elantra and Accent—that earned top spots in the mid-size car, compact car and economy car categories, respectively.

“With so many different brands for customers to choose from, Hyundai is proud to stand out as a leader in the mid-size car, compact car and economy car categories and as the overall winner of the VSA’s Most Satisfying Popular Brand award,” said Omar Rivera, Director, Quality & Service Engineering, Hyundai Motor America. “Hyundai is committed to satisfying consumers’ needs—whether that be through cutting-edge technology or award-winning safety features—and we are extremely excited by the results of this year’s VSAs.”

The AutoPacific VSAs serve as a benchmark for new-car satisfaction in the automotive industry. The results of the VSAs are determined through a survey in which respondents rate 40 different attributes reflecting what was important to them when choosing a new car, and their satisfaction with the vehicle following their purchase. This year, the VSAs drew survey results from 58,000 new-car owners of 2017 and 2018 automobiles to make their decision.

“Hyundai has consistently improved their lineup across the board,” said George Peterson, President, AutoPacific. “This year’s VSAs were competitive, but Hyundai’s products resonate top to bottom with their customers. From reliability and quality to exceptional exterior and interior design, Hyundai cars leave consumers satisfied.”

The 2018 Sonata is Hyundai’s best Sonata yet, with award-winning safety features, innovative technology, and a beautifully redesigned exterior. The Sonata, designed with the rider in mind, seeks to elevate the interior experience, combining comfortable seating with convenience and safety.

In 2018, Hyundai’s Elantra model grew to have six different trims, to fit every consumer. This year’s host of Elantras comes with a variety of improvements. Improvements now available include; four-wheel disc brakes, heated outside mirrors, auto headlamp control and blind spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert and lane change assist.

The new 2018 Hyundai Accent features a cascading grille and expressive and upscale design while boasting a contemporary and intuitive interior. With improved audio capabilities, premium comfort and convenience technology and exceptional safety features, the new Accent continues to offer customers a better riding experience.

BMW X & Luxury Lifestyle Roadshow Is Coming To A Town Near You!

The true spirit of X is for the adventurer who knows no boundaries, no finish line. No matter the situation, the possibilities to push courage and determination to the limits are endless much like the BMW X models with its rich heritage in defining the benchmarks in the segment.

BMW Malaysia is inviting you to Find Your NeXt at The BMW X Range Roadshow taking place throughout the country. Details of The BMW X Range Roadshow are as below:

Venues	Dates

Bangsar Shopping Centre	18^th – 22^nd July
AEON Mall Bandaraya Melaka	31^st July – 5^th August
AEON Mall Kinta City	8^th – 12^th August
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur	15^th – 19^th August
East Coast Mall	30^th August – 2^nd September
IOI City Mall	8^th – 11^th September
Sunway Carnival Mall	27^th – 30^th September

Also from Wednesday, 18^th July 2018 to Sunday, 22^nd July 2018, BMW Malaysia will once again share another glimpse into its future of modern luxury at the Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC) Kuala Lumpur.

The new vision utilises precise, understated lines and subtle surface work for ultimate presence and prestige at the same time, demonstrates that luxury in the future will also be centred on personalised digital connectivity with intuitive technology.