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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

BMW Engine Oil Service Packages Now Available @ Lazada.

BMW Authorised Dealers are now offering BMW Engine Oil Service Packages on e-commerce platform Lazada, to provide customers with easier access to Original BMW Engine Oil and Service as part of the initiative to further enhance the BMW premium ownership experience.

Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director for BMW Group Malaysia (below) said, “In our pursuit to increase the sheer pleasure of a BMW ownership experience, we are excited to be partnering with the leading e-commerce platforms in the country, to make Original BMW Engine Oil and Service more readily available to BMW owners. This marks the first offering by BMW Authorised Dealers after-sales on an e-commerce platform, which enables BMW owners to enjoy peace of mind ownership experience from wherever they are, be it on their computer, laptop, or smartphones.”

Stefan Sloboda, Head of Aftersales, BMW Malaysia added that “With the participation of participating dealers, we are able to ensure continuous optimal performance, efficiency, and protection for our customers’ engines, while delivering Sheer Driving Pleasure through BMW’s top-quality maintenance.” The Engine Oil Service Packages are offered from RM450 onwards, for specific models of the BMW 3 Series (E46 and E90) and BMW 5 Series (E60). The packages include Original BMW Engine Oil, BMW Oil Filter and labour.

For a peace of mind ownership experience, owners can utilise their BMW Engine Oil Service Packages via three easy steps:

Purchase the BMW Oil Change Service via any of the participating dealers on Lazada.
The BMW authorised dealer will call owners within one business day to schedule an appointment.
Drive in on the day of appointment for the BMW Oil Change Service.

The Packages are valid with participating BMW Authorised Dealers including (web links –>) Auto Bavaria Glenmarie, Auto Bavaria Johor Bahru, Auto Bavaria Kuala Lumpur, Auto Bavaria Penang, Auto Bavaria Sungai Besi, Ingress Auto Damansara, Lee Motors Auto Care: Alor Setar, Seong Hoe Premium Motors Melaka, Tian Siang Premium Auto: Butterworth, Tian Siang Premium Auto: Ipoh and Wearnes Autohaus Tebrau.

Hyundai Motor Scores Double Wins @ iF Design Award 2019

Hyundai Motor Company has been recognized for its cutting-edge vehicle design at the world-renowned iF Design Award 2019 for the fifth straight year. The Palisade and Le Fil Rouge concept vehicle each won the Automobiles/Vehicles category at the eminent competition in the global automotive industry.

Hyundai’s record streak this year marks another milestone for the company, which continues to make strides in making premium cars affordable and available for customers worldwide. The award acknowledged Hyundai’s new flagship SUV, Palisade — a premium three-row sports utility vehicle debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show last year.

Palisade (above) features ground breaking capabilities and technologies for all-road driving, safety and speed. Its bold architecture, including both the interior and exterior, is also designed for maximum comfort, roominess and relaxation. Another winner went to Hyundai’s Le Fil Rouge concept car, debuted at the Geneva Motor Show 2018.

The Le Fil Rouge (below) embodies a reinterpretation of Hyundai’s sporty design spirit that was first featured in the 1974 Hyundai Coupe Concept. Exemplifying “sensuous sportiness,” the vehicle harmonizes the four fundamental design elements of proportion, architecture, styling and technology, and simultaneously combines beauty and function.

For more than 64 years, the iF Design Award has been recognized as a symbol of excellence by design professionals around the world. Organized by iF International Forum Design GmbH in Hanover — the world’s oldest independent design institution — the prestigious prize is bestowed upon top designers spanning various disciplines and categories. In 2019, companies from 50 countries participated in the event with 6,400 product submissions, which were judged by a jury of 67 international design experts.