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Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia has just rolled out the 3.0L R-Dynamic variant of the Range Rover Velar for local motoring enthusiasts who want to experience more power in their drive while enjoying the “modernity and elegance” that this luxurious mid-sized SUV has to offer. Priced at RM722,787, this variant is now available at all LR showrooms nationwide.

The P380 Supercharged V6 petrol engine, this variant offers exhilarating performance that enables the Velar to reach 100km/h in only 5.7 seconds before reaching an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h. The exhaust note has been enhanced to produce a deep powerful note that is sweet sounding to match the refined cabin.

The Velar is known for its exquisite cabin which uses premium and luxury materials to reflect extravagance. The instrument panel’s strong, horizontal beam is the defining element of the Velar’s interior architecture while the slender air vents reinforce the Velar’s reductive, technology-enabled design. The seats are covered with perforated leather combined with Kvadrat’s* luxurious fabric for an opulent plush.

*Only available with the Premium Textile Interior Pack.  

More on the Range Rover Velar 3.0…

Pioneering consumer technologies such as the flush deployable door handles and the Touch Pro Duo infotainment system are among the advanced features of the Velar. The Touch Pro Duo features two 10-inch high-definition touchscreens integrated seamlessly behind secret-until-lit surfaces. These slim, intuitive displays work in harmony with the cabin architecture while adding an overall sense of modernity to the vehicle’s design.

The flush deployable door handles are a futuristic feature and deploy when the vehicle is unlocked and retract once the vehicle is locked. The door handle design contributes to the low drag coefficient. At only 0.32, it is the most aerodynamically-efficient Land Rover ever produced. Another great feature that adds to the aesthetics of the Velar is the Matrix LED Headlights, one of the most slender headlights to appear on a Land Rover vehicle. These boldly designed headlights produce a quality of light close to daylight, giving excellent illumination and reducing eye fatigue.

The Velar’s body is built with aluminium-intensive monocoque using Jaguar Land Rover’s Lightweight Aluminium Architecture. Aluminium alloys account for more than 81 percent of the body-in-white – a figure no competitor can match. Its light, stiff, aluminium-intensive body, together with double-wishbone front and Integral Link rear suspension provides the perfect basis for agile handling, superior ride comfort and outstanding refinement. It also delivers exceptional levels of crash protection that the Velar has been developed to meet.

It is also one of the safest vehicles due to its comprehensive safety system that includes six airbags and a suite of technology advanced driver assistance system. The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go and Emergency Braking system that is equipped in the Velar adds on to the driver’s convenience when cruising on the highway or driving in traffic. The ACC maintains a set cruising speed, and a driver-selectable gap to the vehicle in front. The technology ensures that the vehicle will come to a complete stop when the vehicle in front does.

The radar-based High-Speed Emergency Braking technology increases the capacity and speed at which Emergency Braking is able to function, operating between 10-160km/h. If the radar detects an imminent collision, it will sound an audible alert to the driver and, if the driver doesn’t take any avoiding action, the vehicle will brake in order to mitigate a collision.

The 3.0L Velar features a sophisticated all-wheel drive system, four-corner air suspension, class-leading ground clearance of 251mm, class-leading wading depth of 650mm. The air suspension’s ride height drops by 10mm when cruising at speeds above 105km/h to reduce aerodynamic drag and improve fuel efficiency.

Designed and engineered at Jaguar Land Rover’s development centres in the UK, the Velar is manufactured at the company’s Solihull production facility.

The Velar is recognised globally and locally as one of the best SUVs of 2018. Among its recent awards include the Premium Large SUV of Malaysia by the 2018 Cars of Malaysia Aurizn Awards and Best Large-size Luxury SUV/Crossover by Star Carsifu Editor’s Choice Awards 2018.

All vehicles distributed by Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia are compatible with the Malaysian climate, environment, fuel quality and meet the Malaysian emission standard. All Land Rover vehicles distributed by authorised dealers also come with the Land Rover Care programme which includes a five-year warranty, five-year free service and three-year roadside assistance. Visit www.landrover.com.my for more information.

BMW Malaysia has introduced “BMW Moments” – a one-of-a-kind ownership privileges programme curating all exclusive ownership experiences and services to deliver the comprehensive and complete BMW Group Malaysia Premium Ownership Experience.

Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia (above) said, “At BMW, we have always been committed to providing our customers with first-class service that delivers the best-in-class ownership experience. We will continuously deliver the freedom to enjoy the promise of Sheer Driving Pleasure with peace of mind through innovative, industry-first products and services for our valued customers. Now, BMW Moments will allow us to better communicate and deliver the Complete BMW Premium Ownership Experience that we have to offer every customer.”

BMW Moments represents the range of best-in-class services and privileges that every BMW owner is entitled to. This ranges from providing flexible and innovative financing options; reliable premium care and assistance; to elevating customers’ sheer driving pleasure through an array of exclusive lifestyle privileges; all of which are delivered through three distinctive categories including BMW Support, BMW Care and BMW Privileges.

24/7 peace of mind with BMW Support…

Under BMW Support, BMW owners are guaranteed absolute peace of mind with the BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline. The emergency aftercare protection service programme adds a level of safety and convenience on the road for all BMW owners.

Available to customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and just a mere call away, qualified specialists from the call centre will take care of absolutely everything that needs to be done in the event of a breakdown or accident. The program offers lifetime phone assistance and organizational support, as well as comprehensive mobility services in case of an emergency, immobilisation or break down at no cost for new owners.

Warranty programmes for uncompromising driving experience with BMW Care…

As part of the complete premium ownership experience, all new BMW vehicles come with the BMW 5-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service. The manufacturer-backed warranty will be offered up to the fifth year of ownership with unlimited mileage. By extension, the programme also includes free scheduled service and maintenance for up to 100,000km. The scope of services with the warranty programme is in accordance to the Condition Based Service (CBS) status and includes engine oil service with oil filter and refill quantity, air filter, micro filter, spark plugs, brake fluid and service vehicle checks.

The BMW 2-Year Tyre Warranty programme entitles owners to a comprehensive tyre protection plan that covers tyre damages caused by any sharp objects or by hitting the edge of a curb or pothole. For new cars, a complimentary BMW Tyre Warranty is provided on all four BMW Approved Star-Marked Tyres that come factory fitted with the new BMW car; for aftersales purchases, a complimentary BMW Tyre Warranty is available on any BMW Approved Star-Marked Tyres purchased from any BMW Authorised Dealer.

Engineered in collaboration with leading tyre manufacturers around the world, BMW Approved Star-Marked Tyres are the only tyres manufactured exacting to the performance standards of a BMW vehicle. The precise harmonisation of the wheels, tyres and chassis components are essential to achieving optimum handling and performance. Only tyres bearing the star are guaranteed premium features and properties exclusive to BMW Approved Star-Marked Tyres.

Enjoy innovative financing and the finer lifestyle with BMW Privileges.

Owning a BMW car opens up doors to a suite of benefits and privileges exclusive to BMW owners, under the BMW White Card, BMW White Card Elite, or the BMW Excellence Club for the BMW 7 Series owners. Whether it’s receiving invitations to exclusive BMW events or a host of dining, shopping and lifestyle offerings, the BMW owners club is the gateway to an incomparable premium lifestyle.

BMW Malaysia also makes owning a BMW vehicle an effortless experience with its range of industry-leading financing programmes. Flexible loan tenures and interest rates are available through innovative purchase solutions such as the BMW Full Circle Programme, BMW Balloon Financing and BMW Step Down Financing.

To find out more about BMW Moments, visit https://www.bmw.com.my/BMWMoments or access the world of privileges on the go as a BMW customer via The BMW Group Loyalty+ Mobile App, available on the Apple App Store or Google Play. For information about BMW Malaysia and its range of premium products and services, visit  www.bmw.com.my.

 

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has recently launched three brand new high-performance SUVs for the Malaysian market. These three models are none other than the highly-anticipated Mercedes-AMG G 63, Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+, and the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Coupe 4MATIC+. (more…)

TuneBoss, a local outfit making high-performance ECUs for bikes, recently announced the launch of four new ECU models and four new products that will be available in the Malaysian market by early next year and worldwide in the second half. The four new High-Performance ECU will power Yamaha R15, Nmax, Honda CBR250R, and CRF250. A few more spinoff variants for models that use the same engine will be announced after.

Pricing information will be available at a later date but will be in the same range as the current line-up. Answering request by TuneBoss users, quickshifter kits or ShiftBoss will be made available for the Yamaha R25 and Honda RS150R models. The new kit utilises a load sensor for a more precise activation and positive shift feel.

However, this new kit will be priced in the premium side as to offset the cost of parts and does not replace the original ShiftBoss which will still be available. The new ShiftBoss kit is estimated to be in the RM600 to RM800 range. A first in the market, a cooling kit featuring an electric brushless water pump that updates the classic cooling system into the 21st century.

Traditional mechanical pumps are dependent to the engine speed, thus unable to give a precise flow rate in conjunction to the workload. Good enough for normal use but not what the performance-oriented rider needs. The CoolBoss kit uses smart algorithms that not only controls the speed of the coolant flow but also when to turn the pump on and off according to the engine load and cooling needs. Boil overs will be a thing of past while prolonging the lifespan of the engine and even the engine oil benefits.

Apart from precise coolant flow, the CoolBoss kit also reduces parasitic mechanical drag from the removal of the mechanical water pump. Our testing has shown a 0.3hp to 0.5hp gain across the rev range and better fuel consumption. The kit will only be available early next year for the Yamaha R25 and kits for more models will follow.

Already in the market for a few months now is the TuneBoss Racing Injector. This 370cc injector features super high flow rate with ultra linear control, unlike the normal big injectors in the market which fails to give an even output for high-performance applications. The injector is good for 15hp to 40hp applications and compatible with Yamaha Y15ZR (1st model) and FZ150i 2014/2016.

And lastly, TuneBoss is introducing a Racing Fuel kit which includes tank, pump, fuel lines, and injector. This kit was developed specifically for the open drag bike category which let contestants use racing fuel. The stainless-steel tank holds three litres and all the parts come with special treatment to resist corrosion from the use of racing fuel such as the E85R or K2 racing fuel by Elixir Powered, Tune Boss’ racing fuel partner.

All add-on modules or kits mentioned above works in conjunction with TuneBoss ECU. With the help of trusted dealers, all parts have been tested on the Sepang International Circuit, various drag events and even on the road by our test riders before being released for production.

What is TuneBoss?

TuneBoss is an advanced, standalone ECU designed specifically for small capacity motorcycles. Introduced in 2014, TuneBoss was the first mass-market ECU in the world which was fully programmable wirelessly via its integrated Bluetooth technology.

It features accurate fuel and spark timing adjustments, along with user-adjustable RPM limiter. Various upgrade modules are available, including a quickshifter and launch control system. More upgrade modules will be offered soon.

Ease of use was the main consideration, which means installation is a simple Plug and Play affair. Users can easily download preset optimised settings according to their modifications, while more advanced users can access the full tuning capability wirelessly via our Android application.

The TuneBoss Manager Pro Android app not only shows real-time readouts of the motorcycle’s parameters but also take out the guesswork by providing data logging and a built-in diagnostic tool to help decipher fault codes.

By FSR Technology, About FSR Technology…

FSR Technology was founded in 2011 by Farhan and Sufian, both electronic engineers. Their vision is to build a company based on “Research & Development” for leading product design.

It took them three years for the R&D work to produce TuneBoss ECU which was made possible through self-financing and also supported by a development grant from the Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd, an agency under the Ministry of Finance.

Current Product Line-up…

TuneBoss – High-performance ECU for Yamaha FZ150i, Lagenda, Y15ZR, R25 and Honda RS150R.

ShiftBoss – quickshifter kit for Yamaha Y15ZR

CamBoss – High-performance cam and valve spring kit for Yamaha Y15ZR

 

 

Didi Resources Sdn. Bhd. being the newly appointed sole-distributor for Aprilia in Malaysia opened its doors to a brand-new showroom and service centre spanning 2,041 sq ft to bring a new home to Aprilia owners at the renowned motorcycle hub, The Gasket Alley in Petaling Jaya. The grand opening was also witnessed by Max Biaggi a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racing World Champion and winner of the 2010 and 2012 World Superbike Championship (below, 4th from right).

“We are honoured to be given the trust and responsibility to manage Aprilia, a renowned brand under the Piaggio Group of Companies, the following trust comes one year after we re-introduce Moto Guzzi in Malaysia. Our vision is to create a new ownership experience for existing and new customers where owning a motorcycle goes beyond just the product…

… we will continue to invest in after sales improvement and value added services to increase the ownership experience like dedicated track days, racing support, rides and gathering that is niche and unique to each Aprilia Owners”, said Chairman of Didi Resources Sdn Bhd, Mr Rewi Hamid Bugo (above).

“The new showroom is aligned with our global initiative to combine some of our brands under one roof and with this new centre, our customers and owners can visit us to engage in both Aprilia and Moto Guzzi products and services and be immersed in an exclusive two wheel environment”, said Pierre Sainton, Area Sales Manager, PIAGGIO ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD (above). The following opening also witnessed the signing of commitment by 3 dealers to invest in the brand in stages in 2019.

They consist of Welly World Cycle (Sungai Buloh), Sheng Fatt Superbike (Penang) and Soon Hin Co. (Kuantan) to further strengthen the network infrastructure in Malaysia. In conjunction with the Malaysian MotoGP race which happened from the 2nd until 4th November 2018 at the Sepang International Circuit, several exciting programs had been organized, including a Meet and Greet session with Max Biaggi, a dinner party with Aleix Espargaró and Scott Redding, Aprilia community ride to Sepang MotoGP and Aprilia Tribune at the grandstand to support the team.

Complementing the newly launched Mercedes-Benz Certified Programme for pre-owned cars, Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad (Cycle & Carriage) promises an equally exclusive and exceptional customer experience for both existing and new customers of the three-pointed star. The first certified Pre-Owned centre was HSS or Hap Seng Star, which we covered here.

 

“Aligned with our brand promise to deliver Exceptional Journeys, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned Centre here at our landmark one-stop 3S centre in Petaling Jaya. The integration of the Mercedes-Benz Certified brand within our 3S centre transforms this Autohaus into the ultimate one-stop touchpoint. Whether our customers are seeking a brand new or a pre-owned Mercedes-Benz car, they can expect to enjoy exclusivity and exceptional end-to-end customer experience with Cycle & Carriage,” said Cycle & Carriage CEO, Wilfrid Foo.

 

Customers of the Mercedes-Benz Certified brand can expect to enjoy the same convenience and world class 3S (sales, service and spare parts) capabilities of the Cycle & Carriage Petaling Jaya Autohaus. This includes advanced repair techniques, the latest diagnostic tools and assurance of genuine parts at a competitive price. Customers are also offered added value services through Service Differentiation – a menu of personalised services suited to customers’ lifestyles. Among them are the Premier Express Service, Door-to-Door Service and 24-Hour Motor Vehicle Breakdown Service.

 

Cycle & Carriage’s signature priority service for its after-sales services is supported further by the Petaling Jaya Autohaus’ work bay capacity of 40 Mercedes-Benz vehicles at any one time, which ensures servicing and maintenance is timely. As a result, Cycle & Carriage is able to service a high volume of cars while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

 

Cycle & Carriage is focused on delivering exceptional experiences to their customers at every stage of their journey with them. Ensuring comfort to both new and pre-owned Mercedes-Benz owners, Cycle & Carriage Petaling Jaya Autohaus features an exclusive customer lounge area with a vertical garden completely furnished with a café. The Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned Centre is operated by a dedicated team experienced in providing exceptional retail and financial services specially tailored for Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned vehicle customers.

 

Customers at the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned Centre in Cycle & Carriage Petaling Jaya Autohaus can view a variety of models, ranging from the A- to S-class, at attractive prices. Assuring the reliable and global standards of the Mercedes-Benz brand, customers are guaranteed peace-of-mind through the nine promises applied to every Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned Vehicles Nine Promises

Prior to receiving the Mercedes-Benz Certified stamp of approval, every vehicle undergoes a thorough 215 multi-point inspection  by certified technicians which include stringent checks on engine components, chassis to vehicle appearances. The inspection ensures only the highest standards and quality in each vehicle certified under the programme, giving customers the same distinctive and unique Mercedes-Benz quality assurance and brand experience.

Once certified, the vehicles are then made available for purchase where customers are given the option to test drive any of the vehicles. Customers are also provided with options to trade-in their existing vehicles when purchasing a Mercedes-Benz Certified vehicle. The purchase is also made easier with available financing and leasing plans catering to various needs and budgets.

All Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned vehicles are under six years old with a guaranteed mileage of less than 125,000km during the handover. Aside from a 12-month warranty extension with unlimited mileage above the remaining manufacturer warranty, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned vehicle owners can expect regular servicing and maintenance packages. Flexible and affordable service contracts are also available to allow customisation of maintenance packages.

In the event of an emergency, the programme also offers 24-hour road assistance to all Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned vehicle owners ensuring them peace-of-mind at all times. The nine promises under the programme assures every pre-owned Mercedes-Benz is kept in the best condition possible, for an exceptional journey.

Aside from the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned Centre in Petaling Jaya, customers can also find the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned brand at all other Cycle & Carriage Autohauses. To date, Cycle & Carriage owns the largest Mercedes-Benz dealer network in Malaysia with 13 dealerships nationwide, including a dedicated commercial vehicle facility.

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