BMW Motorrad Malaysia today introduced two new programs – The BMW Motorrad 3-Year Warranty and Roadside Assistance Programs – setting the benchmark for the premium motorcycle ownership in the country. Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia (below) said, “A complete peace of mind ownership experience is the key to the premium expression of a vehicle from the BMW Group. It is also how we differentiate ourselves in the industry to Make Life A Ride for our customers.”
The All-New BMW Motorrad 3-Year Warranty Program which is backed by BMW Group AG covers free repairs and parts replacement for any manufacture or material defect with unlimited mileage. The Roadside Assistance Program, meanwhile, entitles customers to service by a team of specialists 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide professional and expert support for emergency situations, including towing services, in case of a break-down.
The new programs are applicable on all BMW motorcycles registered from 1 January 2019 onwards with the exception of the BMW HP4 RACE. BMW Motorrad Malaysia has also revised its pricing for all its models. The following is the new price list for BMW Motorrad models:
Out with the old, in with the new! As the new zodiac year approaches, those celebrating are busy making preparations and spring cleaning their homes; replacing old belongings with new ones as a symbol of starting the year afresh. In light of the festivities, the Naza Group is offering exciting value-add deals for Cars and Bikes so that customers can take this opportunity to replace their old with the new and usher in the Lunar New Year with good fortune and prosperity!
From now until 5th February 2019, patrons who visit Naza Automall, Petaling Jaya are entitled to spin ‘The Wheel of Prosperous Rewards’ with every purchase of a vehicle and stand a chance to win exclusive ownership bonuses for an enhanced driving experience. Prizes include dashboard cameras, car window tint, 10” DVD/CD player, petrol vouchers, ceramic paint protection coating and a mystery gift!
Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, is also offering a limited-time only 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage for all Kia models! On top of that, enjoy up to 5 years free maintenance service while the promotion lasts from now until 28th February 2019. But wait! More good fortunes await Kia customers as they have the option to redeem gold valued up to RM21,000 or enjoy cash rebates of up to RM31,000 with purchase of any Kia vehicle.
Nasim Sdn Bhd, official distributor of the Peugeot brand is offering free 3-year service for the Peugeot 3008 SUV for a limited time only from now until 28th February 2019. With the innovative car bagging the Malaysia Automotive Institute’s Car Of The Year 2018 title (below), it will definitely be the topic of conversation at your reunion dinner! Take this opportunity to test drive the 3008 SUV during the Peugeot Prosperity Drive from 12th-13th January 2019 at all Peugeot outlets nationwide, and better yet – enjoy a special rebate of RM9,000 on the spot by purchasing the car!
Recently introduced to Malaysian shores, the Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer is a family-friendly MPV with state-of-the-art safety features, perfect for the journey back to your hometown this Chinese New Year with your family. Available now until 28th February 2019, customers can enjoy 3 years free service with purchase of the MPV.
DS 5, the flagship DS Automobiles model embodies French luxury savoir-faire. Discerning customers with a taste for dynamic performance, high refinement and avant-garde styling will find the DS 5 perfect for a sophisticated ride home. Running from now until 28th February 2019, Naza Euro Motors is offering a low interest rate of only 0.88% in collaboration with Maybank and an additional 5-year free service with every purchase of the DS 5.
If you have always wanted to own a Vespa, now is the time as customers can enjoy a low interest rate of 6% per annum on top of an additional 1-year extended warranty from now until 31st March 2019, in collaboration with AEON Credit for purchase of any Vespa bike, excluding the Vespa 946. Grab this opportunity to ride the stylish and iconic Italian scooter freely around your hometown and become the talk of the town.
Or if you prefer the aggressive spirit of the Indian Motorcycle bikes: Harmony Fabulous, distributor of the legendary American brand is offering free 3-year service maintenance and 2-year warranty with unlimited mileage as well as a complementary RM3,888 voucher for purchases made during the Bobber Bonanza campaign. The campaign runs from now until 31st January and is applicable to all Indian Motorcycle models displayed.
Ducati Malaysia is also offering exclusive deals for selected Ducati models for one weekend only (26th to 27th January 2019). The Ducati models featured in the “CNY Balik Kampung Special” campaign include the Panigale V4S, Multistrada 1200 Enduro, Scrambler 1100 Sport, Hypermotard 939 and 959 Panigale Corse. This is your chance to own a powerful Ducati bike that is perfect for maneuvering through the ‘balik kampung’ traffic while enjoying rebates of up to RM8,000 or receive authentic Ducati merchandise!
The journey back home during the festivities will be a long one with the inevitable heavy traffic leading to the outskirts so might as well make the most out of it and travel in comfort and style!
Starting midnight tonight, both RON95 & RON97 Petrol will be cheaper by 1 sen, while the price of Diesel will rise by 1 sen as well. As such, here are the retail prices for fuel from 12th Jan to 18th Jan 2019:
RON 95 – RM1.92 per litre (- 1 sen)
RON 97 – RM2.22 per litre (- 1 sen)
Diesel – RM2.05 per litre (+ 1 sen)
New prices take effect at 12.01am on 12/1 and will be in effect until midnight 18/1.
Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia, has announced a number of promotions for Ford owners in the upcoming Thaipusam and Chinese New Year festivities.
“We know that there will be a lot of long-distance travel during this festive season as many Malaysians return to their hometowns to spend time with their families. We are pleased to offer these promotions and service discounts, as part of our commitment to ensuring Ford owners get home safely,” said Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz, Managing Director, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (below).
Valid from now until 5 February 2019, the Ford Festive campaign includes a free 27-point vehicle inspection by Ford-certified technicians who are on hand to ensure that vehicles are in roadworthy condition before customers head back to their hometowns for the celebrations or embark on road trips during the holiday.
Customers can also enjoy discounts of up to 20 percent on selected parts and selected packages. Only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts are used, providing greater assurance of quality and peace of mind. Additionally, further savings of up to 10 percent on labour fees for lubricant, brake and timing belt packages are offered. During this period, any customer who spends a minimum of RM350 in a single receipt at any authorised Ford dealer will receive an exclusive Ford gift. All walk-in customers will also receive free CNY packets, while stocks last.
“I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Hindu customers a blessed Thaipusam and our Chinese customers ‘Gong Xi Fa Cai’,” added Muzri. Customers can book their service appointments online via the official SDAC-Ford website: www.sdacford.com.my or through the Ford Malaysia MY App. Alternatively, customers can call their nearest Ford authorised service centre to make an appointment. Simply access the ‘locate a dealer’ tab on the website for more information about preferred locations with the relevant contact information.
Six weeks after the 911 Coupe’s launch, attention now turns to the 911 Cabriolet. The open-top 911 continues in a decades-long tradition, established when Porsche unveiled the prototype of the first 911 Cabriolet at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in September 1981: customers and fans alike were instantly captivated. The first open-top 911 variant rolled off the production line in 1982, and it has been a constant feature in the model range ever since.
The open-top version of the iconic sports car will be launched in 2019 to almost unprecedented fanfare. It includes all the innovative features of the Coupe, along with Cabriolet-specific advanced features such as new hydraulics which get the roof opened and closed more quickly than ever.
The new model echoes the modern lines of the Coupe, though it remains unmistakably a Porsche 911 in Cabriolet form. The fully-automatic soft top has an integrated glass rear window, while the soft top structure contains magnesium surface elements known as bows, which reliably prevent ballooning of the roof at high speeds. The soft top can be opened or closed at speeds up to 50 km/h. New roof hydraulics reduce opening time to around twelve seconds, while an electrically extendable wind deflector ensures that necks are shielded from wind impact.
The 911 Cabriolet is initially available as a Carrera S* with rear-wheel drive and Carrera 4S* with all-wheel drive. Both rely on a 2,981 cm³ charged six-cylinder boxer engine with 331 kW (450 PS) at 6,500 rpm and 530 Nm torque between 2,300 and 5,000 rpm. The drive efficiency has been increased and emissions reduced by way of an improved injection process; other optimisation measures have also been implemented, such as a new layout for the turbochargers and charge air cooling system.
The power is delivered by a newly developed eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Carrera S accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds (with optional Sport Chrono Package: 3.7 seconds) and can reach speeds up to 306 km/h. The Carrera 4S attains a top speed of 304 km/h and achieves 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds (with optional Sport Chrono Package: 3.6 seconds).
The new engine mounting position makes the Cabriolet even more torsionally rigid than its predecessor. For the first time, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) sport chassis is available for the 911 Cabriolet. The springs used for this are harder and shorter, the front and rear anti-roll-bars are more rigid, and the chassis overall has been lowered by ten millimetres. These adjustments give the 911 a more neutral feel on the road, with better weight distribution.
An exterior design that draws on earlier generations of the 911
The new 911 Cabriolet looks wider, more self-assured and altogether more muscular than its predecessor. Wider wings arch over the large 20-inch wheels at the front and 21-inch wheels at the rear. The rear-wheel-drive models now match the bodywork width of the existing all-wheel models. The rear axle is 44 mm larger. The front end – generally 45 mm wider – revives a traditional feature from earlier 911 generations: a forward-extended bonnet with a distinctive recess in front of the windscreen. Both elements lengthen the front of the vehicle and give it a dynamic look.
The rear of all models is dominated by the significantly wider, variable-position spoiler and the continuous, seamless and elegant light bar. With the exception of the front and rear sections, the entire outer skin is now made from aluminium.
Redesigned interior with clear lines
The interior is distinctive, with the clear, straight lines and recessed instruments defining the dashboard. As it does in the original 911, the new dashboard covers the entire width between two horizontal wing levels. Alongside the centrally positioned rev counter, two thin, frameless freeform displays deliver information to the driver. Now 10.9 inches in size, the centre screen of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) can be operated quickly and without causing distraction.
Sophisticated assistance systems enhance safety and comfort
In a world first, Porsche has developed Wet Mode, which is included as standard. This function detects water on the road, preconditions the control systems accordingly and warns the driver, who can then set the car up to focus on safety, by simply pushing a button or using the mode switch on the steering wheel (Sport Chrono Package). The camera-based warning and brake assist system, also fitted as standard, detects the risk of collision with vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, and initiates a warning or emergency braking procedure if necessary. A park assistant system including reversing camera completes the standard configuration of the Cabriolet. Options for the 911 include Night Vision Assist with thermal imaging camera, as well as adaptive cruise control with automatic distance control, stop-and-go function and reversible occupant protection.
*911 Carrera S Cabriolet: Combined fuel consumption 9.1 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions 208 g/km;
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet: Combined fuel consumption 9.0 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions 207 g/km
The consumption and CO2 emission values were determined in accordance with the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). The NEDC values derived from this should continue to be specified for the time being. These values cannot be compared to the values determined in accordance with the NEDC measuring procedure used up to now.
Cycle & Carriage or 合发, a leading regional automotive group in Southeast Asia with 10 brands operating in Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar is launching a new brand promise – ‘Exceptional Journeys’. Founded in 1899, Cycle & Carriage is celebrating its 120th anniversary in 2019.
“The new brand builds on Cycle & Carriage’s passion for creating exceptional people-focused experiences. ‘Exceptional Journeys’ leads the company from focusing on delivering quality products and services, to enhancing the experience for the customers, partners, employees and communities that Cycle & Carriage engages with” – C&C.
“Being 120 years old doesn’t make us a traditional company. We see ourselves as a brand that has understood and responded to the changing needs of people – our customers, employees and partners for the last 120 years. We have long-serving employees who have been with us for over 40 years. We have also been a trusted partner of one of the world’s most well-known marques, Mercedes-Benz, for nearly 70 years,”Haslam Preeston, Regional Managing Director, Jardine Cycle & Carriage (above) said.
Preeston leads the Cycle & Carriage automotive businesses across the region and has developed the new brand together with his team. He added, “Today, consumers are looking for a brand to identify with. It is not enough to simply have great products and services. We believe we need to find a meaningful connection with people and our customers. We need to create experiences that inspires and resonates with them.”
“Over the course of 2017 and 2018, Cycle & Carriage undertook in-depth research of our brand positioning, speaking to customers, employees, partners and other key stakeholders. The new brand captures Cycle & Carriage’s purpose of making each and everyone’s journey exceptional, whether it is a customer we serve, an employee we engage, or a brand we carry. We aim to always support them along the way and exceed their expectations. The brand also hopes to inspire people to achieve the extraordinary, their own exceptional journeys.” Today, Cycle & Carriage’s iconic two-wheel logo is an instantly recognisable mark. The Cycle & Carriage logo was also refreshed to be more contemporary in 2017, ahead of introducing ‘Exceptional Journeys’.
120 exceptional journeys for valued customers
As part of the 120th Anniversary celebrations, Cycle & Carriage will kick off 2019 with a regional anniversary campaign, giving away 120 exceptional journeys of specially curated trips to three enticing destinations: Mongolia, Nepal and Korea. The anniversary campaign will take place from 10 January 2019 to 30 November 2019 for Cycle & Carriage’s valued customers in Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar. More information can be found on cyclecarriage.com/120
Mongolia
“Adventure”
Journey across the rolling steppes and immerse yourself in the nomadic settlements that have called the grasslands home since the time of Genghis Khan.
§ Soak up the wild splendour of the Mongol Els sand dunes.
§ Visit the Hustai National Park and get acquainted with the takhi, the world’s last wild horses.
§ Connect with a local Mongolian family and experience the nomadic lifestyle first-hand.
Nepal
“Culture”
Immerse yourself in the history of Kathmandu and find out why this ancient kingdom is also one of the most enchanting places on earth.
§ Unlock the wonders of Pashupatinath, a Hindu temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage site.
§ Journey to the mountain village of Nagarkot and admire the Himalayas from an altitude of 2,200m.
§ Venture into the Kathmandu Valley and uncover its stunning views and sublime beauty.
Korea
“Metropolis”
Step out in style in Asia’s capital of cool and embark on a glorious urban odyssey across Seoul to discover its thrills, sights, and sounds.
§ Witness the famous guard-changing ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace.
§ Stroll through the traditional Bukchon Hanok Village and re-live scenes from popular K-dramas.
§ Learn to prepare an authentic Korean meal and enjoy the best of home-cooked Korean cuisine.
An exceptional 120-year story
We reflect on our past 120 years as a company that has withstood the test of time – through the Great Depression, two World Wars and the Asian and Global Financial Crises. We grew with region’s developments and emerged as a leading automotive group in Southeast Asia.
Founded in 1899 as the Federal Stores (later renamed Cycle & Carriage) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, as a merchant trading in nutmeg and sundry goods. Later, it sold bicycles and carriages, before becoming the agent for a number of automobile brands.
Secured the Mercedes-Benz franchise in 1951 and was the first enterprise to represent this marque in Southeast Asia. The first batch of six Mercedes-Benz cars arrived in Singapore in that same year.
Listed as Cycle & Carriage Limited on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore in 1969. The reception for its IPO of 33 million shares was overwhelming with 73 times oversubscription. The total offering size of S$241.65 million was just short of the budget of the Singapore Ministry of Interior and Defence for that year.
In April 1969, The Sunday Times reported, “The physical magnitude of the mailed application forms was staggering. Stacked in neat bundles of 100 each, and piled three to six tiers high on narrow, seven-foot long tables, the applications for 1,000 shares stretched nearly 120 ft, arranged end to end round the offices of Cooper Bros & Co., the Registrars. Other applications for larger amounts were heaped on the tables in the centre of the room.”
Apart from being prominent in the automotive sector, in the late 80s and early 90s, Cycle & Carriage Limited also acquired majority shareholdings in established companies such as MCL Land and Cold Storage (Malaysia), as well as launched its first residential property development, Hillview Villas in Singapore.
In 2002, Cycle & Carriage Limited became a subsidiary of the Jardine Matheson Group (“Jardines”) and the company was renamed Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited in 2004. This firmly established Jardine Cycle & Carriage as a member of the Jardines group whilst retaining its shared heritage with Cycle & Carriage.
Today, Jardine Cycle & Carriage is a diversified group while the ‘Cycle & Carriage’ brand is used for its automotive activities Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar. With 10 brands under its banner and over 85 facilities, Cycle & Carriage is a leading automotive group and accounts for 25% of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars sold in Southeast Asia.
Preeston expressed, “We’d like everyone, customers, employees, business partners, to be part of this Cycle & Carriage story and realise an exceptional journey along with us. As Cycle & Carriage celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2019, we remain committed to serving those who have been along this journey with us.”
