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2019 NY Auto Show – Hyundai Kona Electric Achieves 400km Of Estimated Range

Hyundai has unveiled the U.S.-market version of its convention-breaking Kona Electric crossover at the New York Auto Show. Kona Electric rides on an all-new CUV platform and is Hyundai’s first compact electric crossover for the U.S. market, appealing to consumers with active, eco-focused lifestyles of all kinds. Kona Electric’s exterior styling features voluminous, aggressive body styling complemented by a low and wide stance for great looks and confident handling in a variety of urban and adventure-oriented driving environments.

It joins Hyundai’s successful new Kona, Tucson and Santa Fe in a full line-up of Hyundai crossovers for the U.S. market. 2019 Kona Electric models will be produced in Ulsan, Korea and available in the fourth quarter of 2018, with initial availability in California and subsequently in the ZEV-focused states in the western and northeastern regions of the U.S. market.

“Our new Kona Electric crossover is a stylish and efficient compact CUV, tailored to the needs of customers who pursue eco-focused active lifestyles requiring generous range,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president of Product, Corporate and Digital Planning, Hyundai Motor America.

“We’re confident it will set new standards for the electric-propelled compact CUV segment, with outstanding range flexibility, appealing design, cutting-edge connectivity and class-leading available safety features.” he added.

2019 Kona Electric Highlights

Compact electric CUV segment-leading 250-mile estimated range
Bold, fresh design elements with extroverted color options
- LED headlight, taillight and daytime running light illumination signature
High-efficiency 201 horsepower (150 kW), 291 lb.-ft. electric motor powertrain
High-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery
Standard floating touchscreen with Apple CarPlay™/Android Auto™ capability
Hyundai Smart Sense (HSS):
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
- Driver Attention Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- High Beam Assist
Premium technology availability:
- 8-inch Navigation System
- Shift-by-wire center console drive controls with additional lower storage
- Next generation Blue Link® connected car system
- Heads-up Display (with active pop-up display screen)
- Rain-sensing Wipers
- Qi Wireless-device charging

Kona Electric offers a powerful, efficient electric drivetrain and a stylish, roomy interior. A whole host of advanced safety features are also available including Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Parking Distance Warning and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection.

For the full press release on the Hyundai Kona, click here: 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Recalibratesco CUV Formula with an Impressive 250 Miles of Estimated Range

Pump Petrol @ BHP & Win RM5,000 Cash Daily!

Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd, which markets and distributes BHPetrol fuel and lubricants, is giving away RM5000 cash every day to their eCard loyalty program customers in “eCard Pump & Swipe” contest.

BHPetrol’s General Manager Supply, Retail and Government Public Affairs, Ir Azizul Azily Ahmad presented the contest prize of RM5000 cash to Prof Dr Khairul Azmi bin Abdul Kadir being one of the daily winners. Prof Dr Khairul Azmi has been an eCard member since the last four years and is a regular customer for BHPetrol Taman Tun Dr Ismail, and pumps Infiniti Euro5 Diesel. He plans to donate his winning prize to the mosques and surau’s in conjunction with the Ramadhan month coming soon.

The promotion which runs from 1^st April to 30^th April 2018 at BHPetrol service stations with eCard acceptance, offers RM5,000 cash to one lucky winner every day. To participate, customers just need to make a minimum purchase of RM30 of fuel products (Infiniti 95, Infiniti 97, Infiniti Diesel and Infiniti Euro5 Diesel) in a single receipt and swipe their eCard.

BHPetrol eCard is a loyalty programme whereby they are offering great privileges and rewards to their eCard members. Members get 1 ePoint for every RM1 spent at BHPetrol service stations and their participating merchant outlets. Members can instantly redeem their points for an extensive range of items and gifts, including RM10 worth of fuel or merchandise with only 950 ePoints. Besides, members can also redeem exciting gifts featured in BHPetrol Rewards Catalogue or via online – ecardrewards.bhpetrol.com.my for more variety of gifts.

For full info on the contest, log on to www.bhpetrol.com.my.

UMW Toyota Launches 18th Edition Of Toyota Eco Youth

UMW Toyota Motor has launched the 18^th edition of its Toyota Eco Youth Program 2018. With the aim to educate participants on sustainable waste management practices, students from 11 selected schools will be trained on problem solving skills to address concerns on environment preservation.

Toyota Eco Youth Program primarily focuses on inculcating life skills to youth through project base learning. A 3-day training program was held prior to this launch, where students were taught on proprietary Toyota 8 Steps Problem Solving methodology and techniques.

Environment protection is a key component of UMW Toyota Motor’s corporate social responsibility activities and this eco education program is developed to encourage youth to come to the forefront to champion conservation of our habitat for a better quality of life. This year’s Waste Management theme emphasizes on coordination with government, community, public interest groups to cultivate good practices in minimizing waste and managing waste with minimal impact on the environment.

This program is conducted annually with collaboration and support from the Ministry of Education since 2001. UMW Toyota Motor has spent close to RM7 million for the program since its inception and hopes that students who benefited from this program become ambassadors in advocating environmental sustainability in the future.

In addressing the launching ceremony, the President of UMW Toyota Motor, Ravindran K, said “Our continuous commitment to Toyota Eco Youth program show cases the importance of educating youth to take meaningful actions to safeguard the environment in a sustainable manner. It is critical at this juncture, now, to address issues regarding environment conservation and reduction of carbon dioxide emission. The reduction in carbon dioxide will have direct impact on suppressing global warming, and hence mitigating climate change. The what and how, these students learn today will be useful to them tomorrow as decision makers”

On a global basis, Toyota Motor Corporation has established the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, which identified 6 key environmental issues to be tackled in the next three decades such as CO2 reduction, water optimization and establishing societies that practice recycling and an earth-friendly culture.

The launch ceremony signals the start of 2018 Toyota Eco Youth Program, with the students identifying projects related to waste management found within their local community. Research work and activities on proposed solutions is expected to take three months to complete. This will be followed with a final evaluation of the project in August 2018.

Winners of Toyota Eco Youth program will be based on continuous evaluation of the project and the participating schools will be vying for cash prizes of RM10,000, RM7000 and RM5,000 for first, second and third placing respectively. Apart from contest on projects, prizes are also offered to categories for Best Presentation, Best Exhibition and Best Blog Site Report. Top winners of these categories will receive RM1000 each. Two of the best supportive teachers in the projects will be given RM500 each for their effort and supervision.

Honda Malaysia ‘SMS & WIN’ Contest Winners Announced!

In conjunction with Chinese New Year this year, Honda Malaysia held an ‘SMS & WIN’ contest to celebrate and reward all its customers. The Company recently celebrated the winners of the concluded contest. An official handover ceremony was held at Tiong Nam Motor (M) Sdn Bhd for the Grand Prize winner and five Golden Prize winners. The Company presented the Best Selling non-national hatchback, the Honda Jazz 1.5L to the proud Grand Prize winner, Ms. Hasmawati Bt Hussin. Five Golden Prize winners were also thrilled to walk away with an iPhone X each.

The Chinese New Year ‘SMS & WIN’ contest which was held between 22 January 2018 and 11 March 2018 was open to all Honda owners*. The contest garnered a total of more than 43,000 submissions. From these participants, 1,006 of them were selected to win various prizes worth a total of RM198,255. The prizes included a Honda Jazz, iPhone X and Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) Premium Savings Certificate.

Speaking at the ceremony, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Honda Malaysia Mr. Toichi Ishiyama (below) said, “This Chinese New Year ‘SMS & Win’ contest was held because we want to celebrate the festive season with all Honda customers. I would like to extend my appreciation to all participants for your support towards this campaign and congratulations to all winners. Honda Malaysia will continue to strive to provide high-quality products and excellent after-sales service that continues to exceed customers’ expectations. Last but not least, we look forward to the next milestone that we wouldl achieve, together with the support of all our customers”.

The 3^rd Generation Jazz has seen optimistic growth to-date, with more than 57,000 units sold since 2014. The model contributed 13% of total Honda Malaysia sales in 2017 and continues to lead in the hatchback segment, bringing the ‘Joy of Driving’ to its many owners. Since the 1^st Generation of the Jazz was introduced in Malaysia back in 2003, a total of more than 89,000 units have been sold to Honda customers in Malaysia.

Director and owner of Tiong Nam Motor (M) Sdn Bhd, Mr. Yoon Wai Cheong said, “As a Honda Dealer, we are honoured to be part of this significant moment in celebrating the handover of the Honda Jazz to the Grand Prize Winner,
Ms. Hasmawati who is our long-time customer. We look forward to providing all our customers with excellent after sales services as well as ensuring the “Joy of Buying” experience at our Honda dealership.”

Ms. Hasmawati who currently drives a Honda City said, “I was truly surprised when I received the exciting news that I won a Honda Jazz. I have always loved the spaciousness and sporty looks of the Jazz, especially the stylish Lunar Silver Metallic colour. Besides its unique features of being fun and fuel efficient, the feature I love most is the flexible cargo space with versatile ULTRA Seats which can be converted into four configurations. This makes the Jazz a very practical car for family outings while staying nifty and fun to drive in the city.”

Designed with the concept of ‘Man Maximum, Machine Minimum’, the Jazz delivers a compact and highly efficient package through maximizing the space for occupants while minimizing the space utilised by the car. The versatility of the Jazz provides customers with the convenience of space maximization without compromising comfort in the vehicle. Additionally, the Jazz is the only hatchback that makes creative use of space with the ULTRA Seats. The 4 modes of ULTRA seats – Utility, Long, Tall and Refresh are useful at different times such as long distance traveling, city driving, family getaways and more. Powered by Honda’s signature 1.5L i-VTEC engine coupled with Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) that was developed under Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology, the Jazz offers fuel efficiency and optimal performance.

For more information or to book a test drive for Honda cars, customers can visit any of Honda’s 96 authorized dealers nationwide or call Honda’s Toll Free number at
1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my.

For the full press release, click here: HONDA MALAYSIA PRESENTS A HONDA JAZZ TO GRAND PRIZE WINNER OF CHINESE NEW YEAR

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*Applicable for all Honda cars except for reconditioned (recon) cars.

Volkswagen Introduces ‘WILD’ Package for the Tiguan 1.4TSI Comfortline

Ready to go Wild? Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has introduced a new package for the Tiguan Comfortline, called the ‘WILD’ package. Included in the ‘WILD’ package are aluminium sports pedals, chrome trunk garnish, chrome load lip protector, chrome exhaust trim, scuff plates with Tiguan logo – and the kit is completed with VW Tint window film. The ‘WILD’ package retails at RM5,099.

Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM (above) said that the introduction of the ‘WILD’ package provides Tiguan customers with an option of having their Tiguan stand apart from the others. “We are constantly looking for new ways to enhance our products and offer stylish options for our customers. Having these enhancements on the Tiguan will definitely complement the SUV’s sleek design and defined contours,” he said.

A strong favourite amongst SUV fans in Malaysia, the Tiguan combines a 1.4L turbocharged direct injection TSI engine with a 6-speed automatic wet-clutch direct shift gearbox (DSG) to give an impressive output of 150PS and a torque of 250Nm between 1,500 to 3,500rpm. The Tiguan Comfortline is priced at RM 148,990 excluding the ‘WILD’ package.

Together with all current Volkswagen models (effective 1^st January 2018), the Tiguan comes with a free 3-year maintenance programme (or 45,000km, whichever comes first) along with 5-year manufacturer’s warranty and 5-year roadside assistance.

To find out more about the Tiguan ‘WILD’ package, please visit your nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or visit www.volkswagen.com.my/tiguan/comfortline-wild

Perodua Introduces “GearUp” Smart Bluetooth Tyre Pressure Management System Mobile App

Perodua has introduced the GearUp Smart Bluetooth TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), an innovative product that allows users to keep track of their vehicle’s tyre pressures in real time. The Perodua GearUp Smart Bluetooth TPMS is offered at an introductory price of RM385 until 30 June, after which it will be priced at RM430 (Peninsular Malaysia). As with all GearUp accessories, a 6-month warranty is offered.

“With the Perodua GearUp Smart Bluetooth TPMS, Perodua has become the first carmaker in Malaysia to introduce a mobile app-enabled tyre pressure monitoring system as an original accessory,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin. “The Perodua GearUp Smart Bluetooth TPMS is locally developed and manufactured. We at Perodua take pride in championing a home-grown product and in doing so, contributing to the local automotive ecosystem,” said Dato’ Dr Zahari.

The product comprises four individual tyre sensors and an in-car smart device. The tyre sensors, which screw on to the tyre valves (in place of the valve caps) transmit information via Bluetooth to the in-car smart device. The in-car smart device has four lights representing the four tyres of the vehicle. If the pressure on any of the tyres falls below 8% of the recommended values, a beeping sound will be emitted and the corresponding lights on the in-car smart device will light up, alerting the driver to which tyres are underinflated.

“This is the second GearUp product to be released under our Road Safety Campaign initiative which was launched last October, the first being the Child Seats,” said Dato’ Dr Zahari. “Tyres are a vehicle’s only points of contact with the road. They affect braking, handling and other running parameters. As such, they are extremely crucial to a vehicle’s overall safety. With the Perodua GearUp Smart Bluetooth TPMS, users can conveniently keep an eye on their tyres to make sure they stay within the recommended pressures, thereby preserving tyre life, helping to reduce fuel consumption and ensuring the vehicle’s overall safety,” he added.

Additionally, the user can download the FOBO Tire mobile app (available for iOS 7.1 and Android 4.3 and above) and get real-time data on the vehicle’s tyre pressures and tyre temperatures via Bluetooth. The app also stores the data on the cloud for the viewing of other invited users, such as family members. For instance, a user at home can monitor the information in real time while the vehicle is being driven by a family member.

To prevent theft, the individual tyre sensors can be locked using a lock nut spanner (included). The in-car smart device has a built-in motion sensor – when it detects no motion, it can go into sleep mode to save battery. The tyre sensors are powered by coin-cell batteries while the in-car smart device is powered by two AA batteries – all batteries are included.

For the full brochure, click this: GearUp TPMS Brochure Hi-Res