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Honda Malaysia Opens 12th Johor Dealership, Now Has 97 Dealerships Nationwide!

Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Honda Malaysia) has officially launched its latest Honda 3S Centre located in Pasir Gudang, Johor by Yong Ming Motor Sdn. Bhd. (Yong Ming Motor). With this opening, Honda Malaysia has 97 dealerships nationwide with 12 dealerships in Johor to-date to provide easier accessibility and more convenience to customers.

Yong Ming Motor invested a total of RM18.5 million into the 77,000-square foot building in Pasir Gudang that is equipped with latest facilities and equipment. This 4-storey building (including basement parking) houses 14 bays, comprising 9 Service Bays, 3 General Repair Bays and 2 Tyre Service Bays that can accommodate up to 30 cars per day. On top of that, the new Honda 3S Centre has conducive and comfortable lounges especially for customers to relax in or catch up on work. There is also a free flow of food and beverage for customers to enjoy, Kids Corner and appropriately-assigned prayer rooms for Muslims to perform their prayers while waiting for their cars to be serviced.

Yong Ming Motor has a well-established relationship with Honda for over 48 years and the opening of this new Honda 3S Centre in Pasir Gudang marks its second Honda dealership. The first Yong Ming Motor Honda dealership opened in Skudai, where they have maintained high quality sales and after-sales service which has enabled them to consistently emerge as a top dealer. Honda Malaysia Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Toichi Ishiyama (below, centre) said, “With customer satisfaction being our main priority, it is very important for Honda Malaysia and our dealership partners to work together closely in order to serve our mutual customers better. This can only be achieved with strong support from our partners such as Yong Ming Motor. We believe this dealership expansion in Johor will provide more convenience to our customers, particularly in Pasir Gudang. Customers will be able to enjoy high quality service and after-sales offerings at an authorized Honda dealership nearer to them with upgraded facilities to enhance their Joy of Buying.”

The Director of Yong Ming Motor, Mr. Kenneth Cheng (above, left) said, “We are grateful for the opportunity given to us by Honda Malaysia to grow our customer base in this area. Previously customers in this area had to travel far to view the latest models or to service their cars but with our new dealership we aim to offer them the best Honda experience closer to where they are. This showroom that we are opening today represents our continuing commitment to Honda Malaysia.” The opening of new Yong Ming Motor Honda 3S Centre in Pasir Gudang is timely to support the increasing customers and after-sales service intake in Johor and able to provide the best quality service to them.

Based on the record, the after-sales intake rose 51% in the past five years. From January to November of 2018, the southern region alone recorded over 235,000 service intakes, an increase of 13% against the same period last year.

In terms of sales performance by region, the southern region was the second highest contributor with more than 17,000 units sold from January to October 2018 an increase of 2% when compared to the same period in 2017. This achievement is largely thanks to the Johor state which was the highest contributor to the southern region, accounting for over 12,000 units sold. Model-wise, the B-segment leader, City tops the chart as the best-selling model in the southern region. This model contributed 24% to the total southern region sales followed by Civic and CR-V which contributed 11% and 9% respectively to the regional sales units during this period.

To make an appointment or to find out more about the services and facilities, customers can contact Yong Ming Motor (Honda 3S Centre) at 07-255 8888 or visit them at PTD 209607, Jalan Bandar, Business Centre II, 81700, Pasir Gudang, Johor or log on to www.honda.com.my for more information.

Cycle & Carriage Bintang Launches “Mercedes-Benz Star Mobile” Service

Tired of waiting at showrooms for your Merc to be serviced? Well, here’s good news then, Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad recently launched the Mercedes-Benz Star Mobile. A first-of-its-kind in Malaysia, this new service offers customers best-in-class services with minimal wait time, conveniently at their doorstep.

The Mercedes-Benz Star Mobile, housed within a Mercedes-Benz Vito, is designed to give customers the luxury of convenience and hassle-free maintenance services for their cherished Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The services include scheduled maintenance services, wiper blade replacements, key battery or infrared replacements and battery replacements right at a customer’s doorstep, without having to drive into a service centre.

“Our customers are important to us, and we dedicate ourselves to continually learning and understanding their different needs and preferences. We aim to be a trusted dealer partner by translating our insights into innovative services and experiences that enhance the overall customer journey. The Mercedes-Benz Star Mobile is a shining example of a premium service that delivers greater convenience and peace of mind when it comes to caring for our customers’ cherished Mercedes-Benz vehicles,” said Cycle & Carriage Bintang Chief Executive Officer, Wilfrid Foo.

Cycle & Carriage is the pilot for the roll-out of the first Mercedes-Benz Star Mobile, and its service is currently available to Cycle & Carriage customers in the Klang Valley only.

In celebration of the Mercedes-Benz Star Mobile launch, Cycle & Carriage is waiving the service fee for the first three months. Customers can schedule an appointment with any Cycle & Carriage dealership within the Klang Valley to enjoy the Mercedes-Benz Star Mobile services. Along with added convenience and quality, customers are assured greater transparency with cost estimates provided ahead of services including itemised costs for required parts and labour costs. This enables customers make more informed decisions about the maintenance of their Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

“The Cycle & Carriage brand is almost 120 years and we have, in the many decades, nurtured a personal relationship with Mercedes-Benz fans and owners. The ownership experience is a journey. And Cycle & Carriage is passionate about making it an exceptional journey for every Mercedes-Benz fan,” added Wilfrid.

The Mercedes-Benz Star Mobile is manned by two qualified technicians and fully equipped with the Xentry Diagnosis system, special tools and technician hand tools to perform off site repair and maintenance jobs, and operates daily (except public holidays), Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm, and Saturday to Sunday from 8.00am to 1.00pm.

To book an appointment, customers can call their respective Cycle & Carriage service centres or directly call The Mercedes-Benz Star Mobile hotline at +603 – 6192 9200.

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BIKES: Ducati Malaysia Offering 80% Rebates @ Ducati “Red Christmas” Year End Special Promotion!

Bikers take note! From now until 31^st December 2018, you can enjoy savings up to RM50,000 on selected Ducati bikes; exclusively for Ducati PJ customers, including the fun and versatile Multistrada 950 from only RM76,000 which comes with a free Touring Pack. At just RM115,000 onwards, customers can now own a Diavel Diesel (just the model name, runs on petrol); the timeless and unique bike reflecting Diesel’s hard rock DNA, complete with a Termignoni full system exhaust package.

Ducati Malaysia is also offering amazing storewide discounts up to 70% on Ducati and Scrambler Ducati apparel until 2^nd January at the official Ducati merchandise shop in Ducati PJ. To celebrate the jolly season, customers are encouraged to take this opportunity to gift their loved ones with festive Ducati merchandise gift sets. Additionally, Ducati fans can usher in the New Year with brand new Ducati Performance Parts & Accessories as the brand will be offering fantastic discounts at all authorised Ducati stores and dealerships nationwide of up to 80% for Ducati accessories and spare parts from 10^th December 2018 to 13^th January 2019.

Customers will also be treated to a 25% rebate for Desmo service parts as part of its pre-purchase program. To sweeten the deal, customers with minimum spend of RM600 in a single receipt will bring home a complimentary authentic Ducati T-shirt worth RM250! As a token of appreciation for the continuous support from Ducati fans and owners, Ducati Malaysia will also be providing a free 15-point check at the Ducati Service Clinic Ducati Malaysia, Next Bike Sdn Bhd, Lot 1, Jalan 51A/221, 46100 Petaling Jaya,Selangor, from 21^st – 23^rd December. This special value added service is available from 10am to 5pm and is open to all Ducati models, including official imports and grey import bikes.

For more information, Ducati fans can visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DucatiMY/ or Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/ducati_my/.

AIG Malaysia Awarded Fastest & Most Accurate Motor Claims @ MRC Industry Awards

AIG Malaysia walked away with two motor insurance awards, “The Fastest Estimate Claim Approval Time for Own Damage Claims 2017” and “The Most Accurate Average Estimate to Approval Amount in 2017” at the Motordata Research Consortium (MRC) Industry Awards event, Motor Insurance Moving Forward, recently. The awards by MRC were based on the fastest turnaround time and most accurate claims estimates for vehicle claims, for which AIG has been recognised an unprecedented five times since 2011.

Incorporated in 1998, MRC is the only concessionaire appointed by the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) with the endorsement of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to standardise and improve motor vehicle claims in the insurance industry. The organisation uses an industry database of motor claims performance data to benchmark and reduce subjectivity.

Antony Lee, CEO of AIG Malaysia Insurance Berhad, said the awards are a recognition of AIG’s strong reputation as a trusted insurance provider that has focused on the need to service our customers reliably and efficiently. “We are honoured to have set a new benchmark for claims processing, in order to ensure best in class service for our customers. With the liberalisation of the motor insurance market, insurers will have to raise their standards to meet the needs of increasingly well-informed consumers to remain competitive,” he said.

“AIG celebrates our global centennial anniversary this month – an important milestone and a testament to our history of taking care of our customers, which we plan to continue doing for the next 100 years. Our claims services form the backbone of our #AIGJagaYou promise, which we aim to safeguard for all Malaysians. As we mature as a society, AIG will leverage our expertise to formulate even more relevant solutions that fit the needs and lifestyles of our customers.” he concluded.

For more information on AIG Malaysia, please visit www.aig.my.

Hyundai IONIQ Scores Double Victory @ Carbuyer & DrivingElectric Awards 2018

The Hyundai IONIQ has continued its winning ways in 2018, picking up two awards at the Carbuyer & DrivingElectric Awards; Carbuyer Company Car of the Year and DrivingElectric Compact Plug-in Hybrid of the Year. These latest victories come a little over a month after the IONIQ Hybrid was named as WhatCar?’s Best Used Green Car.

Available as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicle, IONIQ is the most versatile alternative-fuelled vehicle on the market. In IONIQ Hybrid form it boasts fuel economy of up to 68.2mpg, (4.1L / 100km) while the Electric version is capable of 174 miles (280km) of zero emissions motoring on a single charge. The IONIQ Plug-in offers an enticing mix of both, with 30 miles (48km) of zero emissions motoring and the peace-of-mind of a 1.6-litre GDI range-extending petrol engine.

Tony Whitehorn, Hyundai Motor UK President & CEO, said: “On behalf of the whole team at Hyundai Motor UK, it’s an absolute privilege to see our electrified vehicles picking up even more awards. Hyundai has been a pioneer in this area of the market, not only with the IONIQ, but also with the 300-mile-range Kona Electric and with our NEXO Fuel Cell Vehicle, which offers 414 miles of zero emissions motoring and even cleans the air of particulates as it drives. We’ve invested heavily in our vision of a green future, and it gives me great pleasure to see others recognising it, too.”

Judged and presented by the expert editorial team of Carbuyer.co.uk and DrivingElectric, both run by Dennis Publishing, the awards are designed with genuine consumer interests in mind, delivering on the publications’ promises of being the internet’s most insightful car-buying research tool and specialist electric vehicle website, respectively.

Steve Fowler, Editor-in-Chief of Carbuyer.co.uk and DrivingElectric said: “By offering the IONIQ with a choice of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric powertrains, Hyundai created a unique proposition in the market – one that’s perfectly tailored for company car drivers looking to minimise costs. More than that, the IONIQ is practical, comfortable and good to drive in all its guises, a great company car to suit a range of usage patterns. Although it was the IONIQ range as a whole that won Carbuyer’s Company Car of the Year, the judges picked out the IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid for particular praise as DrivingElectric’s Compact Plug-in of the Year. The Hyundai IONIQ is at its best in plug-in hybrid form delivering family-friendly practicality and the prospect of zero exhaust emissions motoring for owners who can operate it within the genuine 26-mile real world electric range. Solid build and user-friendly tech also count in the favour of this great value all-rounder,”

For more information on the Hyundai IONIQ click here: https://www.hyundai.co.uk/new-cars/ioniq

VIDEO FEATURE: Could You Really Use A MANUAL Transmission Daily? We Find Out In the Best One Available, The Honda Civic Type-R! [+Video]

Manual gearbox. Three pedals. Stick shift. Call them what you will, but they’ve been dying a slow and painful death locally. It’s no big secret that Malaysians – thanks largely to our traffic conditions – are understandably only buying automatic cars for their daily needs these days, opting to let their left leg do absolutely nothing. Hell, there’s even a special driving license that you can apply for that allows you to drive ONLY automatic cars nowadays. Sheesh.

Thankfully, there are still manual transmission’d cars out there to be had new (but a lot more in the used-car market), and we recently got our hands on the latest generation Honda Civic Type-R, replete with 6-speed manual gearbox, and here’s what Piston.my’s editor thought… do forgive the silly-ass grin on his face.

“The Civic Type R which was launched in November 2017, is the world’s fastest front-wheel-drive (FWD) production car. Powered by a highly advanced 2.0-litre VTEC Turbocharged engine, producing 310PS and maximum torque of 400Nm, the CTR was engineered to deliver the most rewarding drive in the hot hatch segment, both on the road and on the race track. The 3-Way Driving Mode offered in the All-New Civic Type R – COMFORT, SPORT (default) and +R allows drivers to experience different dynamic performance depending on the driving environment. The different modes provide drivers with both the race car-like performance and the desired comfort that is required as a daily commute car” – Honda Malaysia.

HMSB recently also announced a year-end promo, in which it’s stated there is “up to RM50,000 savings” followed by mention of the Civic Type-R. Could it be the CTR is even more affordable now? Details at this link: https://www.piston.my/2018/12/05/promo-honda-malaysia-offering-cash-rebates-up-to-rm50000-for-year-end-3xtraordinary-savings-campaign/