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In conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya “balik kampung” drives, Shell Helix has announced a special promotion to encourage car owners to have their cars serviced ahead of the festive season. The Shell Helix Hari Raya Promotion, which runs from 15 May till 15 July 2018, offers cash rebates for the following oil change service packages:

  • RM30 off service with Shell Helix Ultra (4L);
  • RM20 off service with Shell Helix HX7 or High Mileage (4L/6L);
  • RM10 off service with Shell Helix HX5 (3L/4L).

The offer is available at participating Shell Helix-branded workshops, independent workshops, official service centres and also at the new Shell Malaysia Official Online Store at Shopee.

In addition, customers who purchase any of the promotional oil change packages will receive a RM10 Shopee e-voucher and automatically qualify for the Shell Helix Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Contest where four lucky Grand Prize winners would be able to experience the excitement at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and a memorable Ferrari driving experience at the Yas Marina F1 Circuit.

Shopee Marketing Lead Rachel Tan (L) and Shell Helix Brand Manager Alvin Leo

Those who purchase any 4-litre pack of Shell Helix Ultra, HX7, High Mileage or HX5 from any Shell retail station or Lubebay service will also receive the RM10 Shopee e-voucher.

More about the New thinner viscosity Shell Helix Ultra variant…

Shell Malaysia has also announced the launch of a new variant for its best-selling Shell Helix range of passenger car motor oils, Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30.

Priced at RM277.60 (including GST) for a 4-litre pack, the new Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 is a thinner viscosity fully synthetic motor oil with API SN/ILSAC GF-5 specification that meets the needs of most of today’s modern passenger cars.  Containing Shell’s proprietary PurePlus Technology and Active Cleansing Technology, the product helps:

  1. Keep the engine clean by removing sludge left by inferior oils and preventing any further build-ups;
  2. Ensure superior wear protection by preventing piston deposits up to 65% better than industry standards[1];
  3. Prevent oil degradation through higher resistance to chemical breakdowns; and
  4. Provide better fuel economy by using low-viscosity oil to reduce friction and meets the demanding ILSAC CF-5 fuel economy.
Shopee Marketing Lead Rachel Tan (L) & Shell Helix Brand Manager Alvin Leo

According to Shell Lubricants Marketing General Manager, May Tan, the 5W-30 viscosity grade was one of the most recommended viscosity grades for new cars. “In the new Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 with SN specification, we have a product that offers a balance of fuel economy, engine protection and reliability that are synonymous with the Shell Helix brand.  It is suitable for most modern cars ranging from the small compacts right up to large D-segment sedans and even performance cars,” she said.

The product is available at all Shell Authorised distributors and Shell Retail stations. Customers who purchase the product from Shopee, Shell Malaysia’s latest e-commerce partner, can enjoy exclusive special low price for limited period. For details visit www.shopee.com.my/shell.official.store .

“Our strategic collaboration with Shell is in line with one of our targets this year, which is to bring more brands online as the market and shopping behaviour changes rapidly. Users now want to look for convenience and fuss-free experience on top of the Free Shipping Across Malaysia and Zero (0) Commissions incentives, which Shopee is known for among our 9 million users,” said Ian Ho, Shopee’s Regional Managing Director.

For more information on the Shell Helix Hari Raya Promotion, please visit www.shell.com.my/helixraya.

Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has announced new revised prices for the entire Porsche model range. The new prices will take effect from June 1, in line with the new zero-rated GST implementation announced by the government. The new prices will be effective until the re-implementation of the Sales and Services Tax (SST).

For example, the 718 Cayman with a new base price of RM509,434* has a price adjustment of RM30,566 less, while the flagship Panamera Turbo with a new base price of RM1,462,264* has a price adjustment of RM87,736.

“This is a special time for our customers. With the implementation of zero-rated GST, our customers can now enjoy additional savings on their dream Porsche. This also includes savings on options and all other services that we offer,” said Arnt Bayer, (above) Chief Executive Officer of Sime Darby Auto Performance. 

The revised prices include SDAP’s four-year warranty and free maintenance package that includes complimentary service, parts and labour. The stated price includes all applicable duties, except registration fees, road tax and insurance. Standard zero-rate GST implementation will also be applicable for parts and service at all SDAP authorised dealers.

Porsche 360 Financing is also available on all brand new Porsche. It is an intelligent alternative to conventional financing by reducing monthly payments by up to 30% and providing flexible terms for customers who would like to own a new Porsche every 3 – 5 years.

*Prices shown are based on standard specifications, excluding options. Terms and conditions apply.

Malaysia-based car care assistant app Maxx ‘N Go has expanded their product portfolio with two new market offerings, Maxx Hero Roadside Assistance and Maxx Saver Membership, as well as announced a nationwide expansion initiative recently. Maxx Hero Roadside Assistance service is a new feature that provides Maxx ‘N Go app users with greater peace of mind in case of any vehicular emergency situation.

The service is now available in Klang Valley and Johor Bahru. The brand also launched Maxx Saver, a membership plan that helps customers save money on their car care. Customers may purchase packages consisting of a variety of Maxx ‘N Go services to suit their needs, and get complimentary subscription to Maxx Hero Roadside Assistance services. Malaysian artist and entertainer Auguste Kwan (above) was also in attendance to be officially announced as Maxx ‘N Go’s new media brand ambassador.

“It’s a great opportunity to be partnered with such a great brand as Maxx ‘N Go. They really offer a much needed convenience to car owners in Malaysia, and I’m proud to be representing them to the public”, said Kwan about joining Maxx ‘N Go. Another highlight from the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Maxx ‘N Go and Vision Venturers Management Berhad, a Malaysian investment holdings company, heralding a new phase of growth for Maxx ‘N Go.

Having just passed the 130,000 downloads milestone, Maxx ‘N Go is on track to achieve 500,000 downloads by end 2018. With a huge projected leap of user base, the brand sees the further expansion of services and coverage area vital to driving such growth. As such, they have officially announced their plans to expand their service nationwide. Current service areas include the Klang Valley, Penang, Ipoh and recently, Johor Bahru.

“Our key focus is to provide the highest level of quality assurance to every Maxx ‘N Go user, ensuring the best car maintenance experience at their convenience. We have recently launched Maxx ‘N Go in Johor, and have plans to eventually cover the whole of Peninsular and Semenanjung Malaysia. It’s a big challenge for us, but we have a great, dedicated team with a structured and organized operation as the backbone.” said Maxx ‘N Go Chief Technical Officer Tengku Djan Ley (above) about the brand’s goals.

The Maxx N Go Future Innovations Conference held at Hilton Kuala Lumpur on 11th May 2018 was also attended by members of Maxx ‘N Go’s key management team, including founder and CEO Patrick Tam, COO Alan Tam, and CTO Tengku Djan Ley.

 

What is Maxx ‘N Go…

Maxx ‘N Go is an on-demand car care assistant mobile app, which allows people to set their location, pick a preferred time, and receive their car care services like engine oil change at maximum convenience. Also available is Maxx Hero Roadside Assistance for help during vehicular emergency situations, offering tyre rescue, battery jump starting and more. For added value, customers can avail themselves to Maxx Saver membership plans, which help them save money on their regular vehicle maintenance.

Born with a purpose to serve, Maxx ‘N Go’s mission is to continuously provide smart solutions and maximum convenience to all motorists, empowering them with more flexibility and time saved. For more information, please visit: http://maxxngo.com/
Visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/app.maxxngo

TC Euro Cars (TCEC), the sole franchise holder for Renault vehicles in Malaysia, has announced the new prices for its Renault models, which will take effect immediately with the upcoming implementation of the zero-rated GST. TCEC is also offering additional incentives in the form of rebates on the related models, with combined savings of up to RM40,000 for the Renault Fluence (see chart below).

TCEC will absorb the 6% GST for vehicles registered with immediate effect and new zero-rated GST prices will remain in effect until the implementation of the sales and services tax (SST). Customers are also able to enjoy additional rebates for relevant models immediately.

The table below lists the prices of Renault models, with 6% GST versus with 0% GST, as well as the new prices that are inclusive of the respective rebates. All prices stated are on-the-road, without insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia and private individual Malaysian registration only.

Current Price with 6% GST New Price with 0% GST New Price with 0% GST + Additional Incentives Total Savings
Fluence

(limited units available)

RM119,888 RM113,143 RM79,888 RM40,000!
Captur (Pre-Facelift) RM109,000 RM102,845 RM89,999 RM19,001
New Captur (Facelift) RM109,000 RM102,845 RM95,999 RM13,001
Koleos 2WD RM184,200 RM173,840 RM159,888 RM24,312
Koleos 2WD Signature RM198,800 RM187,614 RM179,888 RM18,912
Koleos 4WD RM209,000 RM197,237 RM189,888 RM19,112

“This is a great time to buy a Renault. We strongly encourage those looking for a stylish, vehicle with continental quality and safety standards to take advantage of this tax-holiday plus our additional incentives,” said Kuan Kim Luen, CEO, TC Euro Cars Sdn Bhd.

The new prices with zero-percent GST include Renault’s five-year full manufacturer’s warranty with unlimited mileage for the models listed in the table above. For the Renault Captur, the new GST zero-rated price also covers the 5-in-Captur aftersales package, which includes:

  • Free service and maintenance (parts and labour) for five years or up to 100,000km, whichever comes first
  • A five-year manufacturer’s warranty with unlimited mileage
  • Complimentary 24 hours roadside assistance*
  • Pick-up and delivery during scheduled maintenance at Renault service centres
  • Mobility service of replacement car in the event any part is not available for over 48 hours at authorised service centres, subject to availability

“Customer satisfaction is the number one priority for us and a key component of that is ensuring top-quality aftersales service and support. In addition to providing strong coverage for servicing and maintenance through the 14 Renault service centres and Tan Chong Group’s wide network, customers can also rest assured of an established parts supply system that ensures consistent parts availability,” said Kuan.

For more information about Renault in Malaysia, please visit www.renault.com.my or www.facebook.com/RenaultMalaysia.

*only available for customers who purchase their insurance under Tan Chong Insurance Business Stream (TCIBS)

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia, has launched the ‘Ford for Food’ online contest to enhance consumer engagement while offering more interactive digital experiences for customers. “The ‘Ford for Food’ online contest builds on Malaysians love for food, especially Ford Ranger owners who are known to be foodies and avid gamers. The game provides an interactive and immersive way to showcase the various features and capabilities of the smarter, tougher and more efficient new Ranger,” said Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz, managing director, Sime Darby Auto Connexion.

The ‘Ford for Food’ online game and contest is open to the public for anyone aged 18 years and above and will go on until the end of the year. Each week, SDAC will give away three prizes in the form of exclusive SDAC-Ford merchandise. Weekly winners will be announced on the Ford Malaysia Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FordMalaysia. Featuring Ford’s most popular model in its most capable, powerful and versatile iteration – the Ford Ranger Wildtrak – the ‘Ford for Food’ game takes participants on a pre-defined route to different states throughout Malaysia, starting with Melaka, and highlights each state’s local delights.

Participants will go through three levels during the course of the game. Each level features a different driving condition – highway, off-road and busy city streets – to demonstrate the range of cutting-edge features and advanced driver assistance systems that has earned the Ranger its reputation as one of the toughest and most capable pickup truck in the world. As they “drive” through each level, players are tasked with picking up as many food items as they can to score points. Throughout the game, players can also activate key features in the Ranger as they collect food items to score additional bonus points.

The top three participants with the highest scores and fastest times cumulatively each calendar week will be the winners. Participants are encouraged to play the ‘Ford for Food’ game as many times as they desire within one calendar week to achieve their best results. Game results will be displayed on a leader board, which will be cleared each week.

To play the game, participants need only to visit the contest page on SDAC’s website www.sdacford.com.my and log in through their personal Facebook accounts. The ‘Ford for Food’ game and contest is mobile-friendly and can be played on smartphones and other gadgets in addition to PCs and laptops.

For more information on Ford, visit SDAC’s multilingual website (www.sdacford.com.my), which also features a chatbot now available in three languages – English, Bahasa Malaysia and Simplified Chinese – to provide a better customer engagement experience.

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