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Naza KIA Ends 2018 With Its Most Extravagant Promotion Yet!

Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, is ending the year with their “Year End Surprise” campaign starting from 1st December to 31st December 2018 with up to RM15,000 savings up for grabs! Headlining the campaign offers is a 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage and also up to 5 years free maintenance service.

The all-time favourite Kia Cerato now comes with huge savings of RM15,000 and also comes with a FREE 1-year insurance. Save RM10,000 for the New Kia Optima large family sedan (above) or get the compact and fun Kia Picanto (below) that now comes with 2 years of FREE maintenance service for added peace of mind. Not forgetting the New Kia Rio with RM5,000 savings, this new hatchback comes packed with new advanced features such as the 6-speed Automatic Transmission and also is the first in its segment to comes standard with a Blind Spot Monitoring System, giving the driver a better alerted drive.

Looking for a bigger SUV? Get the New Kia Sorento (below) that comes with a powerful turbo diesel engine and an 8-speed transmission, or the New Kia Sportage that comes with a newly designed LED headlamp that is both practical and striking.

These offers are only applicable for all bookings within the campaign period and with limited units available. So don’t miss out on these deals! Terms and conditions apply.

Maserati Levante V8 GTS & Trofeo Shine @ Los Angeles Auto Show 2018

At the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, Maserati showcases the Levante SUV in the GTS and top-of-the range Trofeo trims, both equipped with the powerful “Made in Maranello” V8 engine able to deliver 550 hp for the GT and 590 hp for the Trofeo. The entire MY19 range will also be present on the Maserati stand, with Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante in the GranLusso and GranSport trims, the ideal embodiment of the Brand’s dual personality. Also on display will be the GranCabrio MC, a fine incarnation of the Maserati open-top GT concept.

A range which has never been so rich and complete, and is certain to stun the West Coast motoring enthusiasts visiting the Los Angeles Convention Center from 30 November to 9 December. The Maserati stand in the “City of Angels” will also host two of the Modena Brand’s historic partners, Ermenegildo Zegna and Bulgari, each with its own exclusive area.

The Trident stand also features Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante MY19, which combine new product contents with subtle restyling.
The GranCabrio in the MC trim, a real “Made in Italy” style icon and particularly popular on the Californian market, will be another key exhibit.

For the FULL press release on Maserati at the LA Auto Show, click to download this: Press Release_Maserati 2018_CS Los Angeles

Ford Ranger & Focus Favoured By Malaysians @ Carlist.my “People’s Choice” Awards 2018

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia, recently claimed a double win for its Ford Ranger and Ford Focus at the Carlist.my People’s Choice Awards & Editors’ Choice Award 2018. The multiple-award winning Ford Ranger reaffirmed its popularity amongst Malaysians, winning a Gold for ‘Pick-up Truck of the Year’ while the dynamic Ford Focus was voted a second favourite, taking home Silver in the ‘Mid-Range Hatch’ category.

“We are elated that the Ranger continues to be a top favourite and that the Focus nameplate still holds a special spot in the hearts of Malaysians. We wish to extend our utmost gratitude to all Malaysians for their support as we continue to enhance the ownership experience for our customers in every way possible,” said Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz, Managing Director, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (below, at a different COTY event)

“With its ‘Built Ford Tough’ credentials, the Ranger is designed and engineered to handle the most extreme terrain with ease. At the same time, it delivers a level of refinement that offers customers the option of owning not just an adventure or commercial-ready truck, but also a lifestyle and family vehicle. Meanwhile, the Ford Focus significantly raises the bar in its mid-range hatch category by delivering a class-leading combination of smart technologies, innovative design and safety as well as exceptional fuel efficiency” – SDAC Malaysia.

2018 marks the second year that winners of Carlist.my’s awards were purely chosen by Malaysians. This year, a total of 7,000 people voted for their favourite cars over a four-week period in 18 categories.

For more information, visit SDAC’s multilingual website (www.sdacford.com.my), which also features a chatbot available in three languages – English, Bahasa Malaysia and Simplified Chinese.

PSA: C&C Receives Notice From Daimler AG On Call-Option To Acquire Remaining 49% Stake In Mercedes-Benz Malaysia

Reproduced in its un-edited entirety below, Piston.my has just received this notice:

PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF 49.00% EQUITY INTEREST IN MERCEDES-BENZ MALAYSIA SDN BHD (“MBM”) TO DAIMLER AG (“DAG”)
Cycle & Carriage Bintang Assures Business Continuity and Commitment to Providing Exceptional Services

Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad (“CCB” or “the Company”) wishes to announce that it has, on 30 November 2018 (“Exercise Date”), received a notice from DAG that they are exercising their call option over 66,003,000 shares (“MBM Shares”) of MBM currently held by CCB. Pursuant to the exercise of such call option, the Company will be obliged to sell the MBM Shares to DAG (or such persons as DAG may nominate) for a consideration of RM66,003,000 (the “Disposal”) and will henceforth cease to be entitled to the annual dividend of approximately RM11.2 million even when MBM declares a dividend. Following the Disposal, CCB will cease to hold shares in MBM. Completion of the Disposal will take place 12 months from the Exercise Date.

CCB’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Wilfrid Foo, says “Cycle & Carriage Bintang would like to assure all our customers that the recent decision by Daimler AG to exercise their call option on the company’s holding in Mercedes-Benz Malaysia will not impact our commitment or ability to continue delivering exceptional experiences to our customers across our nationwide dealerships in Malaysia. All dealerships will continue to provide you with quality sales and aftersales services in accordance with the strictest Mercedes-Benz quality standards supported by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.”

CCB has a longstanding relationship with Mercedes-Benz for over 50 years and wishes to reiterate that the Disposal will not directly impact any of its trading operations, trading performance or its support of customers. CCB is a leading Mercedes-Benz dealer group in Malaysia, with 13 sales and aftersales facilities across the country to serve Mercedes-Benz customers. It is committed to being the partner of choice of MBM and Mercedes-Benz customers alike, and will continue to work alongside MBM to grow the Mercedes-Benz brand in Malaysia’s luxury car segment.

Further details in relation to the Disposal can be found in the Company’s announcement to Bursa Malaysia dated 3 December 2018.

TECH: Petron Malaysia & WeChat Pay – Bringing Convenient Payment To The Masses!

WeChat Pay Malaysia and Petron Malaysia recently announced a collaboration that will allow motorists to pay using the WeChat Pay Malaysia e-wallet at 239 Petron service stations and gradually nationwide. The initiative is part of WeChat Pay Malaysia and Petron Malaysia’s commitment to enhance customer experience by providing ease of transactions at stations. This collaboration marks the first of ‘e-wallet payment option at the service stations in Malaysia’ made possible by WeChat Pay Malaysia. You can see the list of 239 “WeChat payment accepted” Petron stations in this downloadable link: Petron Service Stations List (239)

WeChat Pay is one of the most widely used payment methods in China, and is fast gaining popularity in Malaysia. The e-wallet only requires users to flash the phone at the counter, thus allowing customers to go cashless and even cardless. According to WeChat Pay Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Jason Siew, “We believe in forging collaborations, which help us deliver the best experiences to our customers. This collaboration with Petron will further encourage the growth of cashless payments in Malaysia. We will continue to strategically expand our collaboration for WeChat Pay to provide greater flexibility, access and choice for customers while enabling an easy and safe payment experience.”

Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Secretary General (Domestic Trade) Yang Berusaha Tuan Badrul Hisham Bin Mohd and Petron Head of Retail Business Mr Choong Kum Choy were present to officiate the launch of the WeChat e-wallet at Petron service stations. Speaking about the collaboration, Mr Choong said, “We are very excited to introduce WeChat Pay Malaysia at Petron service stations. We are confident that customers will enjoy this new safe, easy, and convenient e-wallet shopping experience. Customers’ convenience has always been our priority and the partnership with WeChat Pay Malaysia allows us to offer secure and wider payment choices for our valued customers.”

“We hope that more consumers will have the opportunity to experience Petron’s Fuel Happy hospitality, while gaining more satisfying rewards using Petron fuels and from the services we have introduced. This is in line with our commitment to provide consumers more benefits and rewards,” continued Choong. “This initiative is also in line with our strategy moving towards a cashless society whilst leveraging on the rise of e-commerce and the efficiency of Malaysia’s payment systems with electronic payments to create more rewarding customer experiences,” said WeChat Pay Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Jason Siew.

Bringing together this collaboration between Petron Malaysia and WeChat Pay Malaysia is Revenue Monster Sdn Bhd, a payment solutions provider and the first appointed merchant acquirer of WeChat Pay in Malaysia, to facilitate WeChat Pay transactions. Additionally, the company also offers progressive and comprehensive products and solutions, such as a remote terminal management system for centralised business operations, customisable food-ordering management services, together with an integrated management portal that allows merchants to manage its own Facebook Messenger and WeChat social broadcasts to publish promotions and manage customer loyalty programmes.

For more information on WeChat Pay MY and the campaign, visit WeChat Pay MY’s Official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WeChatPayMY.official) or Petron Malaysia’s Official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PetronMalaysia/) and Instagram page at @petron_malaysia.