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BIKES: Benelli Opens New “BEST-Shop” Outlet In Kajang

Italian superbike brand Benelli has launched its first ever Benelli exclusive station named BEST-Shop in Selangor, and fourth in the country by authorized dealer Kedai Motorsikal Tenaga Sdn Bhd.

The Benelli BEST-Shop Kajang is located at No.2, Jalan Hentian 2, Pusat Hentian Kajang, Jalan Reko, 43000 Kajang, Selangor. The newly renovated corner-lot showroom contains a motorcycle gallery to showcase full range of Benelli motorcycles, state-of-art service center, genuine accessories and spare parts corner.

“Benelli has received overwhelming response in Malaysia since the launch of few popular demand models including super cub RFS 150i, touring bike TRK 502 and classic Leoncino. Backed by this demand, an exclusive showroom and service centre in Selangor state will ensure all Benelli owners can enjoy the best-in-class ownership experience that our brand stands for.”, said En. Asri Ahmad, Operation General Manager of MForce Bike Holdings Sdn Bhd.

En. Asri added, “Benelli Malaysia has recently been selected and appointed as the sole Road Test Center in South East Asia by Benelli Global. Therefore, all new Benelli motorcycles will be tested in Malaysia before launching in other ASEAN countries. This new milestone gives us immense pleasure and motivation indeed! In 2017 Benelli Malaysia was awarded the best in Global Sales, Network Sales Management & Product Launching, we are on track to achieve the feat again for 2018 and also en route to be the best in After Sales Service for the year 2018 as well”.

The BEST-Shop Kajang operates from 9am – 7pm from Mondays to Fridays, 9am – 6pm on Saturdays and is closed on Sundays. For more information, please contact BEST-Shop Kajang at Tel 03-8737 2161, Fax 03-8741 0891 or log on to Benelli’s official website at https://malaysia.benelli.com/ or Facebook page at http://fb.com/malaysia.benelli

Rolls-Royce Wraith Luminary Collection Personifies Bespoke [+Video]

From shooting stars to illuminated wood, the Wraith Luminary Collection encapsulates the extraordinary talent of the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective. Just 55 motor cars exist, inspired by, and created for those who lead where others follow.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Bespoke Designer, Matthew Danton, commented, “Wraith Luminary epitomizes contemporary craftsmanship. It is innovation. It is design and technology combined. Every aspect of the motor car has been taken to the next level and enhanced in some way; each feature has been magnified. Wraith Luminary is the Ultimate hand-crafted gran turismo.”

BIKES: FSR Technology TuneBoss “Win A Bike” Contest Winner Revealed!

We have a winner!!!

Getting well is easier when there is a new bike to look forward to, said 36-year-old Mohd Fairus Bin Abd Rahman. He won a brand-new Yamaha Y15ZR in the TuneBoss 2018 Lucky Draw Contest.

Hailing from Ipoh, Fairus was one of hundreds that tried their luck in the annual contest by FSR Technology, the manufacturer of TuneBoss, a high-performance programmable ECU for motorcycles.

Fairus explained that he was hospitalised on the lucky draw day and only switched on his handphone five days later, when he immediately received a call to confirm his prize.

“I bought a TuneBoss ECU in March this year from a TuneBoss dealer and it is fitted to my 2014 Yamaha FZ-150i to produce more power and I’m happy with the result,” said Fairus.

He further explained that he was considering to purchase a Y15ZR, to be used alongside his FZ-150i which had given him some wonderful memories.

“I rode that FZ-150i all the way to Krabi and Bangkok so it holds a lot of nostalgic value, thus I won’t sell that bike, but this Y15ZR will be my daily ride from now on.” Fairus’s Y15ZR will be fitted and tuned with the TuneBoss high-performance ECU before being handed over.

The 2018 TuneBoss Lucky Draw Contest was organised specifically for TuneBoss ECU owners unlike the year before that was open to the public, which was won by Muhammad Zulhanif Hamidon (below) who took home a TuneBoss equipped Honda RS150R.

FSR Technology is planning a 2018 year end giveaway with an even more exciting prize, so stay tuned!

For more information please visit tuneboss.co or call + 603-78315041 or drop a “Private Message” on the TuneBoss Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/TuneBoss.Malaysia/

BREAKING: Sergio Marchionne’s Health Worsens, FCA Appoints New CEO

In its entirety with no editing, this is the news Piston.my received today.

London, 21^st July 2018 – With reference to the health of Sergio Marchionne, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA”) (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA) communicates with profound sorrow that during the course of this week unexpected complications arose while Mr. Marchionne was recovering from surgery and that these have worsened significantly in recent hours.

As a consequence, Mr. Marchionne will be unable to return to work.

The Board of Directors of FCA, meeting today, firstly expressed its closeness to Sergio Marchionne and his family and underlined the extraordinary contribution, both human and professional, that he has made to the Company in these years.

The Board resolved to accelerate the CEO transition process that has been proceeding over the past months and named Mike Manley as CEO. The Board will therefore propose to the next Shareholder Meeting, to be called in the coming days, that he be elected to the Board and serve as an executive director of the Company.

In the meantime, in order to provide for his full authority and operational continuity for the company, the Board has with immediate effect granted Mr. Manley all the powers of CEO. He will also assume responsibility for the NAFTA region.

Mr. Manley and his management team will proceed with the implementation of the 2018 – 2022 Business Plan as presented on 1 June this year, a plan that will further assure FCA’s strong and independent future.

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Announces Strong Half-Year Sales & Investment Boost [+Videos]

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has enjoyed a strong start to 2018, with the marque seeing a significant boost to global sales.

Global sales increase by 13 per cent.
Demand for all Rolls-Royce models remains strong in most regions.
More than 50 new manufacturing jobs created.
Record intake for Apprenticeship Programme.
Continuing investment in the Home of Rolls-Royce.

Worldwide sales were up 13 per cent compared with the same period in 2017, with demand for all Rolls-Royce models holding firm in Europe, the US and other key regions. There are encouraging signs of recovery in the Chinese market; like all luxury brands, however, the marque faces continued economic headwinds in the Middle East.

Deliveries of the company’s pinnacle product, the eighth-generation Phantom, began in January, with the new Cullinan super-luxury SUV causing a global media and public sensation on its launch in May. The first customer deliveries for Cullinan are due early next year; order books for both models are exceptionally strong.

Global demand for Wraith, Ghost and Dawn also remains keen, driven in part by their Black Badge variants, which are bringing the Rolls‑Royce brand to new audiences.

Bespoke is the jewel in the Rolls-Royce crown, with almost all cars commissioned from the Home of Rolls-Royce now incorporating individual elements designed and created to the owner’s precise specification. The first six months of 2018 saw some truly exceptional examples of Bespoke artistry and craftsmanship, including ‘Wraith Luminary’, Dawn ‘Inspired by Music’ and the Wraith and Dawn Adamas Collection, together with a number of exceptional customer commissions.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has created more than 50 new permanent jobs, primarily in skilled manufacturing roles. The Goodwood plant now employs over 1800 people, with the cosmopolitan workforce comprising almost 50 different nationalities. The company is also demonstrating its long-term commitment to future talent, with a record intake on its industry-leading Apprenticeship Programme. In August, 23 new recruits will join the scheme, adding to almost 50 men and women currently training and studying in departments across the business.

The company is also investing in the Home of Rolls-Royce, with a new gated parking area providing 500 new spaces under construction, on land adjacent to the plant. The site also includes a dedicated car park for the neighbouring March CE Primary School, with a new road crossing, provided by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in the absence of local authority funding.

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said, “This is a very encouraging half-year result; it is a testament to our incredibly skilled and dedicated team at Goodwood, and underlines the trust and loyalty of our customers worldwide. Across all models, customers can see how our innovation and engineering excellence are continually redefining super-luxury motoring. They can also be assured of our long-term vision and commitment to sustainable growth through investments in our people and the Home of Rolls-Royce.”

New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid Exceeds Expectations With 4,000 Bookings! [+Video]

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has announced that the popular new Nissan Serena S-Hybrid (article link) has exceeded expectations with 4,000 bookings as of 30 June 2018, and of that, 1,900 units have been registered in just 7 weeks after its official launch.

“The great market acceptance proved that the All-New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid is the perfect MPV for Malaysian families. Such results motivates us even more, and we have increased our production working very closely with our local parts vendors, ensuring quality products and vehicles are delivered on time to our valued customers.” said Mr. Christopher Tan, Sales and Marketing Director of ETCM.

Here’s our video coverage of the new Nissan Serena S-Hybrid during the official media drive:

“Joyful Tax Holiday” campaign, Nissan Almera 1.5L VL now with special accessories package

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has introduced the “Joyful Tax Holiday” campaign in the month of July, with GST set at 0% plus the continuation of Duit Raya Savings.

	Almera (1.5L E Auto)	Grand Livina (1.6L Auto)	X-Trail (2.5L 4WD Auto)	All-New Serena (2.0L Highway Star)	Navara (2.5L VL Auto)	Teana (2.0L XE Auto)
Selling Price 0% GST	RM68,129.62*	RM85,968.31*	RM150,255.49*	RM127,874.84*	RM114,029.08*	RM119,852.55*
Duit Raya Savings	RM7,500.00	RM7,000.00	RM10,000.00	RM2,000.00	RM8,000.00	RM5,000.00
Trade-in 2 Years Warranty Savings	RM1,000.00	RM1,000.00	RM2,000.00	RM2,000.00	RM2,000.00	RM2,000.00
Nett Price	RM59,629.62	RM77,968.31	RM138,255.49	RM123.874.84	RM104,029.08	RM112,852.55

* On-the-road price without Insurance, valid for Private Individual registration for Peninsular Malaysia. Promotions for other variants are also available. While stocks last.

Additionally, customers can enjoy the Nissan Almera 1.5L VL variant with a special accessories package worth RM8,955.66*. This newly introduced accessories package includes the sporty NISMO Aerokit, 7-inch capacitive touch screen with smartphone connectivity, WI-FI, navigation and reverse camera, driving video recorder, leather seats and Solar Gard tinting.

Test drive the All-New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid, and other innovative Nissan models at the Nissan Roadshow held at selected areas across the nation.
Roadshow dates and venues as follows:

Date	Region	Venue


19^th – 22^nd July	Northern	Ipoh Parade, Ipoh
26^th – 29^th July	Northern	Queensbay Mall, Penang
26^th – 29^th July	East Coast	East Coast Mall, Kuantan
27^th – 29^th July	Central	Setia Alam Convention Centre, Selangor