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BIKES: Are You Feeling Notte? Then Check Out These New Vespas!

Naza Premira Sdn Bhd, official distributor of the Vespa brand in Malaysia is back in black with trendy and stylish Vespa Notte Edition in conjunction with Valentines’ Day. Available to the Malaysian market in two variants; Vespa Notte GTS Super 300 ABS and Vespa Notte Sprint 150 i-Get ABS, the exclusive Vespa Notte special series was crafted based on the technical and mechanical foundation of the most recent large and small frame Vespa scooters.

Befitting its name “Notte” which is the Italian word for “night”, the Vespa Notte special series exudes a mysterious and elegant allure, and is made for those who love attention to detail. Characterised by total black graphics, the Vespa Notte’s “night-time” style pairs its beautiful and sleek new opaque black chassis with glossy black details including mirrors, ornaments like its classic “tie” on the front shield, handlebar ends, passenger handle and the extractable footpegs of the GTS Super Notte. Additionally, the Vespa Notte Edition comes with refined details including a saddle dedicated to each model with the logo placed on the rear shield, and glossy black rims and muffler guard.

Vespa scooters have always been a symbol of love and freedom. Picture this – you and your significant other touring around town on a stylish Vespa scooter while feeling the wind in your hair. With the introduction of the Vespa Notte Edition, you and your significant other can recreate Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck’s iconic romantic scene from Roman Holiday as they toured around Rome on a Vespa scooter on your Valentines’ date, but this time with a touch of mystery and elegance with the Notte Edition’s sleek black build.

The Vespa Notte GTS Super 300 ABS is the perfect blend of nocturnal style and sporting character of the Vespa GTS Super. Equipped with four-stroke single-cylinder Quasar engine with electronic injection, 4-valve distribution and liquid cooling, the GTS Super Notte 300 is capable of putting out 15.6 kW at 7,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 22 Nm at just 5,000 rpm. The Notte GTS Super 300 ABS is also equipped with environmental-friendly features such as reduced fuel consumption and emissions. Truly the top of its category in terms of performance without compromising its safety, the powerful and exclusive scooter also comes with double channel ABS System and Anti-Slip Regulator (ASR) safety system making it the perfect road companion to manoeuvre through the congested Malaysian city traffic effortlessly.

As for Malaysians with a strong personality with the desire to be noticed, the Vespa Notte Sprint 150 i-Get ABS is a world style icon and symbol of the Italian lifestyle built on elegance, donning the charisma of the Vespa tradition. Powered by a cutting-edge 150 cc single-cylinder, four-stroke i-Get engine equipped with electronic injection and 3-valve distribution, the remarkable Sprint Notte 150 puts out 9.5 kW at 7,750 rpm and a torque of 12.8 Nm at 6,500 rpm, giving the lightweight scooter a particularly lively acceleration. The Notte Sprint 150 i-Get ABS was also engineered with a specially detailed exhaust and transmission casing inner structure to provide a smooth, quiet and comfortable ride.

Starting at RM29,000 and RM17,700 respectively, the exclusive, sleek and elegant Vespa Notte GTS Super 300 ABS and Vespa Notte Sprint 150 i-Get ABS are now available for viewing at all authorised Vespa dealerships and outlets nationwide.

SDAP Porsche Adds New 718 Cayman SportDesign Series To Its Range! [+Video]

More than two years after making its debut in Malaysia, the 718 Cayman has now been treated to a sporty new option package with the introduction of the new 718 Cayman SportDesign Series by Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP).

The series is available exclusively to 15 limited units, with 5 available in each of the following attractive exterior colours: Racing Yellow, Guards Red, and Carrara White Metallic. Furthermore, the extensive list of options provided as standard includes a number of features designed to immerse the driver and passenger in the full Porsche experience and offers a competitive price advantage for interested buyers. The highly exclusive car will be available for viewing across all Porsche Centres simultaneously.

“The 718 Cayman SportDesign Series is aimed particularly at drivers who appreciate a vehicle that is suitable for everyday use but do not want to sacrifice sportiness,” said Christopher Hunter, (above) Chief Executive Officer of Sime Darby Auto Performance.

Design
The 718 Cayman SportDesign Series stands out from the 718 model line not only in terms of performance, but also in its visual design. The result is a subtle carbon fibre design for an extra element of individualisation. The new SportDesign Series also enhances the overall appearance, complemented by the SportDesign Package which has a unique front end with a newly designed front spoiler and rear apron. The contrasting black accents on the door handles and the centrally positioned black tailpipes from the standard sports exhaust system gives the SportDesign Series its contrasting sporty appearance.

LED main headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+) helps to ensure optimum visibility without hindering other road users. At the rear, the three-dimensional design of the taillights incorporating four-spot brake lights leaves a lasting impression. The vehicle rolls on the 20-inch wheels are available in either the Carrera S or Carrera Sport Wheel design. A forged one-piece alloy wheel in high gloss black completes the side view.

Interior
The accented colour of the exterior colour scheme, combined with the carbon decorative and black leather interior package makes the 718 Cayman SportDesign Series even more visually succinct. For an even greater driving experience, the car is equipped with 14-way power seats that include comfort memory foam for the driver and front passenger. To further complement the luxurious interior, a Bose Surround Sound System comes standard with 10 loudspeakers, offers a total output of 505 watts, and provides a sophisticated audio experience of the highest calibre.

Performance
For the ambitious drivers, the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is fitted as standard. This lowers the body of the 718 Cayman SportDesign by 10mm and offers for a sportier chassis tuning for greater agility. To further enhance vehicle performance, the Sport Chrono Package and PDK, the 718 Cayman SportDesign Series is able to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just under four seconds.

The 718 Cayman SportDesign Series is priced at RM625,000 and exclusively limited to only 15 units. As with all vehicles sold by Sime Darby Auto Performance, it comes with a four-year warranty and free maintenance package for peace-of-mind ownership. The stated price includes all applicable duties, except registration fee, road tax and insurance. Specifications and prices are subject to change without prior notice.

718 Cayman: combined fuel consumption 7.0 l/100 km, urban 9.1 l/100 km, non-urban 5.8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions 160 g/km

All-New Toyota Camry Receives 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Safety Rating [+Crash Test Videos]

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), the distributor of Toyota vehicles in Malaysia has announced that its newly launched 2019 Toyota Camry has been awarded with a full 5-star rating at the recent New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) crash test result.

The All New Camry which was launched December last year in Malaysia, received 49.04 points for the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 22.68 points for Child Occupant Protection (COP) and 19.75 point for Safety Assist Technologies (SATs) assessments. With the Camry scoring in all aspects including effective breaking avoidance, seat belt reminders, blind spot technology and advance safety assist technologies, it received 5-Star rating with an overall score of 91.47 points.

Completely redesigned for the 8th generation since it was first introduced for the Malaysian market in the early 1990s, the All New Toyota Camry is available in the 2.5V variant. It is featured with advanced Toyota Safety Sense such as Pre-collision System, Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Steering Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) as well as Automatic High Beam (AHB). The styling of the Camry is more futuristic and expressive. Using the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, the company had taken a new approach in designing, engineering and developing a Camry that has very responsive handling, tougher vehicle body and other world-class features that provide peace of mind, as well as the pleasure of driving.

The announcement was made at the launching ceremony of the ASEAN NCAP Labelling Compliance Guideline 2019 for Malaysia by Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail, Minister of Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP).

It will become mandatory for manufacturers to display the ASEAN NCAP rating label on their vehicles on sale starting from 1^st March 2020, to ensure that consumers are well aware of the NCAP ratings of the vehicle they want to purchase.

And here’s an interesting video on the evolution of the Camry’s crash safety from 2002 to 2018…

For more information and details results if the ASEAN NCAP, visit www.aseancap.org.

Customers who require more information on All New Toyota Camry and other Toyota models can log on to toyota.com.my or visit the nearest Toyota showrooms. For further assistance, call Toyota Freephone line 1-800-8-TOYOTA (869682).

Lexus Partners With Streetwear Designer John Elliott To Create Bespoke Tires On First-Ever UX

To celebrate the launch of the first-ever 2019 Lexus UX, a luxury compact crossover engineered for the city, Lexus partnered with designer John Elliott to create the “Sole of the UX” — custom tires inspired by his John Elliott x Nike AF1 shoe. The tires reimagine the classic silhouette of Elliott’s sneaker, embodying the spirit of clean, purposeful, and modern design. Tires that, like the crossover itself, are inspired by and designed for the city.

Revealed at Elliott’s New York Fashion Week after-party on February 9, 2019, the collaboration features an all-white UX with custom tire details inspired by Elliott’s design, including white on white layers, double-stitched leather and a stepped metal air valve evocative of his stacked metal lace tip. The first-ever UX was crafted for the city and the “modern urban explorer” — those seeking a fresh, contemporary and dynamic take on luxury driving.

“The first-ever Lexus UX was engineered and designed for the city,” said Lisa Materazzo, Lexus Vice President of Marketing. “We wanted to push that concept even further by creating the ultimate homage to urban style: tires inspired by classic, street-style sneakers.”

“We were excited to merge the streetwear narrative and design cues of our Air Force 1 with a brand like Lexus. We’re thankful they’ve allowed us to use this moment to celebrate the arts and to bring extra energy to our take on a classic,” said John Elliott. “It’s fun to partner with brands that typically live outside the fashion community because it allows us to evolve and continue to push our own boundaries.”

At the event, Elliott showcased unique iterations of the John Elliott x Nike AF1 by artists Actual Source, Hassan Rahim, Matt McCormick, and Yung Jake — all pioneers in their respective fields. Using the John Elliott x Nike AF1 as their canvases, these one-of-a-kind custom sneakers were auctioned off at the event with all proceeds benefiting Inner-City Arts, an organization based in downtown Los Angeles with a mission to provide access to arts education for LA’s most underserved youth. The Lexus UX was displayed alongside four artists’ renditions of the John Elliott x Nike AF1, a nod to the spirit of collaboration.

VPCM Announces CNY Open Houses Nationwide

Got plans this weekend? Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced a nationwide Chinese New Year Open House at all its authorized dealerships. The Chinese New Year nationwide open house will take place on Saturday 16^th February, from 11am till 5pm at all authorized Volkswagen dealerships in the country. Visitors will enjoy ongoing CNY savings up to RM20,000 and Volkswagen owners can take advantage of ongoing aftersales offers.

At the open house event, there will be food, “Yee Sang” and mini activities for the whole family. Find out more about your favourite Volkswagen models, get up close and test drive these models. Volkswagen owners will receive a free battery check and if a battery change is recommended, enjoy 20% discount on new batteries starting from RM365 depending on model. Promotion ends 28^th February. Additionally, there is also a tyre promotion where Continental tyres are available from as low as RM184 and comes with free installation, balancing and alignment.

All Volkswagen models come with 3 years’ free maintenance, 5 years’ manufacturer’s warranty and 5 years’ roadside assistance. For more information, visit https://www.volkswagen.com.my/volkswagen-events .

CLASSICS: CRT Community Charity Initiatives (CCI) & MY Classic Cars M’sia Feed The Hungry

CRT Community Charity Initiatives’ latest monthly feeding programme in the Masjid India area of KL, was held on 2nd Feb 2019. This street feeding idea was mooted with the help of Rukshan Munesinghe, the Director of My Classic Cars, Malaysia as part of its quarterly feeding initiative to give back to the less fortunate with a sumptuous meal.

Christopher Ravin, Founder of CCI says, “One way of sharing our joy is helping those in need sincerely as nowadays less and less NGO’s are providing feeding to the homeless.” CRT Community Charity Initiatives Berhad (CCI), is privately run welfare foundation, which was set up in 2005 by Christopher Ravin and family, with the objective of carrying out charitable initiatives in Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand & India for the homeless and the needy.

Besides feeding initiatives they provide medical aid, education scholarships, build ashrams, animal welfare, regular feeding programs for Orang Asli and for Tamil school children, home rental aid for elderly folks, donations for various charitable organisations.

“We have been carrying out our initiatives quietly for 2 decades, initially we were financially supporting various charitable organisations, up till the point we realised their administrative fee was too high and only a very small portion was allocated for the needy. In addition we got deceived along the way, which was why CRT Community Charity Initiatives Berhad was formed to carry out our own initiatives.” – CCI.

“The reason we invited the media is because we wanted to highlight that there has been a significant drop in feeding programmes by various NGO’s since June 2018 and our aim is to encourage those blessed with good fortune and the younger generation to extend aid to the needy. For further information please refer to www.ccinitiatives.org.” said Chris Ravin.

MY Classic Cars (MCC), is a club with members who are passionate about classic cars and is actively involved in organising prestigious classic car shows and offering classic cars for rental and the use as props in TV & Film productions. For further information on the MCC please refer to www.my-classiccars.com