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Heartwarming this… Perodua distributed 100 GearUp child seats to motorists at three highway rest areas in Peninsular Malaysia recently, as part of its on-going five-year Road Safety Campaign which was launched last October. The Toddler seats were gifted to lucky Perodua drivers travelling with children aged roughly between two and six, at Petronas stations at Rawang (PLUS), Bentong (Karak Highway) and Seremban (KL-Seremban Highway) rest areas.

“This is the first time Perodua is organising such an event in collaboration with our partner Petronas and our panel of insurers,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin. “We took this special initiative because we care for the well-being of our customers and their families. We hope Malaysians will come to realise how important it is to keep children properly secured in child seats while on the move,” he added.

Introduced concurrently with the Road Safety Campaign in October, Perodua’s GearUp child seats are available in two models. Both are ISOFIX compatible and satisfy ECE R44 safety standards. The Infant seat, priced at RM622.50 (RM640 in East Malaysia), is suitable for infants weighing up to 13 kg, while the Toddler seat, priced at RM736 (RM754.50 in East Malaysia), is designed for children weighing 9-36 kg. All prices are introductory with 0% Goods and Services Tax (GST), valid until 30 June.

“Over two million vehicles are expected to hit the roads this Raya. That’s a lot of vehicles, and naturally, there is a higher risk of collisions and accidents,” Dato’ Dr Zahari said. “Seat belts are designed to restrain adults and not children. Please secure your young ones in child seats, ideally in the back seat, and do not place them on your laps when the vehicle is in motion. Always buckle up in the front and in the back, use your turn signals and do not operate your mobile devices on the move. Above all, drive carefully and have a safe journey back to your hometowns,” he continued.

Wow, just wow… well done Perodua! – Chris Wee.

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has introduced the “Best Deal Ever 0% GST” campaign, aimed at supporting customers’ purchase before the Hari Raya celebrations. The Campaign will run throughout the month of June with GST set at 0% and customers will also be entitled to the on-going Duit Raya Savings.

  Almera
(1.5L E Auto)
Grand Livina
(1.6L Auto)
X-Trail
(2.0L Comfort)
All-New Serena
(2.0L Highway Star)
Navara
(2.5L V Auto)
2017 Stock
Teana
(2.0L XE Auto)
Selling Price
0% GST
RM68,129.62* RM85,968.31* RM129,289.93* RM127,874.84* RM104,595.12* RM119,852.55*
Duit Raya Savings RM7,500.00 RM7,000.00 RM10,000.00 RM2,000.00 RM13,000.00 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 RM117,289.93 RM123.874.84 RM89,595.12 RM112,852.55

* On-the-road price without Insurance, valid for Private Individual registration for Peninsular Malaysia. 

Adding to Raya’s merriments, ETCM is rewarding five (5) lucky owners the opportunity to take home an OSIM uLove Massage Chair (worth RM19,988) and other prizes worth up to RM450,000, with a purchase of a new Nissan vehicle.  Customers simply have to submit an entry form with their purchase of a new Nissan vehicle.

Members of the public are invited to join us at the Nissan Test Drive Carnival at selected ETCM showrooms and roadshows across the nation.

Dates and venues are as follows:

Test Drive Carnival Schedule

Date Region Venue
1 – 2 June East Coast ETCM Kota Bharu
2 – 3 June East Coast ETCM Kuantan
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

Roadshow Schedule

Date Region Venue
1 – 3 June Sarawak The Spring, Kuching
3 – 9 June East Coast TESCO Kota Bharu, Kelantan
5 – 10 June Central AEON Bukit Tinggi, Klang
Southern KSL City Mall, Johor Bahru
Northern AEON Bukit Mertajam, Penang

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

MForce Bike Holdings Sdn Bhd has introduced one of the fastest growing bike brands in Europe, Brixton Motorcycles. The brand from Austria is inspired by retro roadster motorcycles in their design. Brixton now has over 500 dealers worldwide and now Mforce has joined them as one of the dealers in the world.

At its first presentation at the Vietnam Motorcycle Show in May 2017, an incredible 500 bikes were sold to end customers at the exhibition stand alone. Following their huge success in Europe and Vietnam, KSR Group is close to signing contracts with importers from almost 50 other countries around the globe. On the production side, investments in a new, state-of-the-art factory have already been made, in order to meet global demand.

Brixton are offering 3 models in Malaysia which are BX150 (above), BX150X (below) and BX150R (top main image). The BX150 is a classic motorcycle with a traditional design, it comes with 2 color options which are green or grey. The BX150X is a scrambler bike which is more for that off-road riding feel, it comes with 2 color options which are matte green or matte black. For BX150R, designs are inspired by retro race motorcycles or as we known now as café racers, 2 color options to choose from which are red or silver.

All the models are equipped with the same 149cc, fuel-injected4-stroke, 1 cylinder engine. Maximum torque of 11.9Nm @ 6000rpm, whereas the maximum energy output is 8.7kW (16bhp) @ 8000rpm. Emissions wise, this engine is of Euro3 standards. It is equipped with a 5-speed gearbox. Disc brakes front and rear feature a combined braking system (CBS) and fuel-wise, the bikes come with a 14-litre fuel tank.

The bikes are equipped with telescopic front-forks and twin-shock rear suspension. The gross weight for this bike is 157kg. It also has a digital speedometer, LED signal lights and also LED daytime running lights.

Price wise, the BX150 sells for RM8988.00, BX150X is at RM9288.00 and the BX150R is selling at RM9588.00. All stated prices are excluding road tax and insurance.

About Brixton Motorcycles…

No Brixton Motorcycle is the same. Okay, they are when they come off the production line. At this point, in fact, they are identical. Identically designed, specs & finished to the highest engineering standards. Identically distributed, marketed and sold. It’s our riders that make each Brixton unique. The decisions they make. The path they choose. The lives they live. Where to go with their Brixton. What direction to take. Who to ride along with. Now, before you know it, it’s not the same bike anymore. Now it’s truly a Brixton. As individual as the people who ride them.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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, 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.

 

(Published as received, 4th June 2018)

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) the distributor of Toyota and Lexus Vehicles in Malaysia announced its support today towards the government’s seriousness in handling the Takata Airbag replacement issue.

Understanding the urgency of the situation, the Minister of Transport, YB Anthony Loke, has instructed Road Transport Department (JPJ) offices not to allow the renewal of roadtax if a vehicle has not had the affected module replaced.

The replacement of the Takata SRS airbag system’s inflator module is necessary because of propellant degradation within the module which can cause the airbag to break up when inflating. This may result in sharp metal pieces being sprayed towards the driver and/or front passenger, causing serious injuries or even death. The defect affects millions of vehicles worldwide made over the past 15 years by many different vehicle manufacturers.

“Since 2013, Toyota Motor Corporation has been actively addressing this issue. The affected vehicles have been identified and distributors worldwide have been informed to initiate Special Service Campaigns. During these campaigns, the airbag inflator modules have been replaced at no charge to the owners,” explained Mr. Akio Takeyama, Deputy Chairman of UMW Toyota Motor.

UMWT has reported a high completion rate of 91% for Lexus vehicles that are below 3 years old and 53% for Toyota vehicles that are below 6 years old for the replacement of the inflator modules. It urges owners of older Toyota and Lexus vehicles to come forward to have the affected airbag inflator modules replaced quickly. The vehicle range for affected Toyota vehicles are from 2001–2014 and 2007-2016 for affected Lexus vehicles.

UMWT further assures its customers that efforts have been made to request owners to bring their vehicles to authorised service centres for the free replacement of the module and notification letters have been sent to owners based on their contact details in its database.

“Safety is our highest priority and we have made every effort to contact owners through various means. We are grateful to the Transport Minister for his concern and will fully support this initiative,” said Mr. Ravindran K., President of UMW Toyota Motor.

UMWT urges any concerned parties and customers who have queries regarding this matter to contact them where full support will be given so that there will be no issues with regards to road tax renewals pertaining to non-airbag replacements.

Toyota also has created a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) checker on its website toyota.com.my to allow Toyota owners to check if their vehicles are involved in any special service campaign including the Takata airbag inflator module replacement. Affected customers will have to provide their contact details to enable an aftersales representative to contact them with arrangements for the replacement of the affected inflator module.

Besides the online checker, Toyota owners can also find out about any other ongoing Special Service Campaigns by calling the Toyota free-phone at 1800-8-TOYOTA (869682).

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