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Shell Announces 4th Year Joint Promotion With MasterCard To Aid Underprivileged Children

You can make a difference too. Shell would like to invite all Malaysians to help in the lives of underprivileged children through its Shell Raya Charity Campaign 2018. Now in its fourth year, this initiative has been expanded to take place over 9 days, with an increased donation of up to 2 sen (RM0.02) for every litre of fuel pumped with the participation of Mastercard.

On 19 May, 26 May, 2 June and 9 until 14 June 2018, Shell will donate 1 Sen (RM0.01) for every litre of fuel pumped at any Shell station nationwide. An additional donation of 1 Sen (RM0.01) per litre will be made by Mastercard when motorists pay using their Mastercard.

“Shell’s mission is to make life’s journeys better for all Malaysians, by offering high quality fuels and making a positive impact in the communities where we operate. Children are the future of our nation, and we believe in supporting those in need to help them achieve their full potential. Through the generous support of Malaysians over the past 3 years, we have made a difference in the lives of over 5,200 underprivileged children.” said Shairan Huzani Husain, Managing Director of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd.

Perry Ong, Country Manager, Malaysia and Brunei, Mastercard echoed the sentiment, “Mastercard is honoured to collaborate with Shell on a campaign that gives back to the community during one of Malaysia’s key festive seasons. This initiative underscores Mastercard’s commitment to support important causes such as children’s development as part of its global Priceless Causes effort which brings together partners and cardholders to do good. Donations will play a part in supporting the provision of school meals as an essential form of nourishment for children’s wellbeing. Additionally, cardholders can also make charitable contributions via the Mastercard Donations Platform, a digital platform which lets people donate conveniently and safely.”

The Shell Raya Charity Campaign focuses on capacity building for underprivileged children since its inception in 2015. Thanks to the generosity and support of Malaysian motorists, donations have allowed charitable organisations to fund educational programmes, renovate facilities, and upgrade office equipment.

This year, the funds will be donated to seven selected charitable organisations across the country; The Kalsom Movement (Nationwide), Yayasan Chow Kit (Klang Valley), Majlis Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Malaysia (East Coast, North, South), Project T.R.Y (Transforming Rural Youth, Sabah), Pertubuhan Ibu Bapa Kanak-Kanak Keperluan Istimewa Sarawak, Montfort Youth Training Centre (Sabah), and HAUS (Sarawak).

Every contribution matters, and Motorists are invited to take part in this initiative beginning Saturday, 19 May 2018 by simply fuelling up at any Shell station nationwide. Be sure to mark the remaining dates – 26 May, 2 June and 9 until 14 June 2018 – in your calendar.

For more information and details on the campaign, please visit www.shell.com.my/CSR

SDAC Announces 0% GST Prices For Ford Vehicles In Malaysia

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia, today announced the updated prices for its full range of Ford models, effective 1 June 2018 in conjunction with the implementation of the zero-rated GST.

The new prices, which offer savings of up to RM33,000, will remain in effect until the reintroduction of the sales and services tax (SST). Malaysians should take advantage of this tax-free window of opportunity, place their bookings now and get their loan documents submitted and approved so that they can enjoy the GST savings come 1 June, as well as other on-going promotions.

The price list of key Ford models with and without GST, can be downloaded here: SDAC Ford Prices Pen Msia GST ZERO summary 18052018

East Malaysia Prices here: SDAC Ford East Malaysia Prices GST ZERO summary 18052018

(All prices stated are on-the-road, excluding insurance and any short-term promotional offers)

“There is no better time than now to own a Ford. The tax-free timeframe between 1 June until the implementation of the SST offers a great opportunity for customers to enjoy substantial savings across our full line-up” said Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz, managing director, Sime Darby Auto Connexion.

“Customer satisfaction is a top priority for us. In addition to passing down savings from the removal of the GST, customers can enjoy more benefits through a host of irresistible promotions and prizes that is part of our ‘Triple Celebration’ campaign,” he added.

Celebrate SDAC’s 10^th anniversary with a galore of amazing promotions and prizes…

In conjunction with its 10-year anniversary, SDAC is offering incredible deals on selected models until 30 June 2018. Customers who purchase a Ford Mustang will get to drive home a free brand-new Ford Fiesta 1.5L Sport. Limited units of the Ford S-Max are also on offer at celebratory prices starting from RM147,000.

Additionally, customers who purchase any Ford Ranger Wildtrak variant will receive free service and maintenance for two years or 40,000km (whichever comes first).

Customers who purchase any Ford Ranger variant also stand to win fantastic prizes including a grand prize of one brand new Ford Fiesta 1.5L Sport and 15 units of Huawei Mate 10 Pro smartphones. Winners are determined through a monthly lucky draw, with five smartphones to win each month. With the first draw completed, there are still 10 units of smartphones to be won. The grand prize winner will be announced after the final draw in June.

Triple Celebration with ‘Raya Joy & Enjoy’ 13-day only sales promotion…

To add to the festivities, SDAC is offering more attractive prizes with the ‘Raya Joy & Enjoy’ sales promotion, which will run from 1 June to 13 June 2018.

Through this Raya promotion, one daily prize in the form of electronic goods, a smartphone or a gadget is up for grabs over 13 days in the countdown to the Hari Raya festival.

The ‘Raya Joy & Enjoy’ offer is valid for registration of any Ford model within the promotional period. Customers are strongly encouraged to book and submit all their loan documents now so they can still be in time to register their vehicles from 1 – 13 June and be in the running to win.

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.

SDAC Announces Nationwide Raya 2018 Service Campaign For Ford Customers

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia, is offering a nationwide service promotion to help customers stay safe and stress-free while travelling during the upcoming Hari Raya festivities.

Valid from now until 30 June 2018, the Ford Raya Service campaign includes a free 27-point vehicle inspection by Ford-certified technicians, who are on hand to ensure that vehicles are in roadworthy condition before customers head back to their hometowns for the celebrations or embark on road trips during the holiday.

Discounts of up to 20 percent on engine oil and selected parts are also being offered, and only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts are used, providing greater assurance of quality and peace of mind for the customers. Additionally, customers can enjoy savings of up to 10 percent on labour for lubricant, brake and timing belt packages.

During this promotional period, customers who spend more than RM350 on a single receipt at any authorised Ford dealer will receive a free gift and all walk-in customers will receive free Raya packets, while stocks last.

Customers can book their service appointments online via the official SDAC-Ford website: www.sdacford.com.my. Alternatively, customers can call their nearest service centre to make an appointment by accessing the ‘locate a dealer’ tab on the website for more information about their preferred locations and relevant contact information.

“At SDAC, we take road safety seriously as a key aspect of our business. Through our Raya service and maintenance packages, customers can rest assured that their vehicles will be in the best condition for a safe journey home,” said Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz, managing director, Sime Darby Auto Connexion. “I wish all Muslims ‘Selamat Berpuasa’ and would like to take this opportunity to urge all Malaysians to remain vigilant on the road and practice safe, defensive driving habits at all times, including during their balik kampung journey for the celebrations,” he added.

To engage and connect more effectively with customers online, SDAC’s multilingual website (www.sdacford.com.my) now features a chatbot that offers support in Bahasa Malaysia and Simplified Chinese besides English. It is the first automotive website in Malaysia offering a multiple language chatbot for a better and more seamless customer experience.

For more information on Ford, visit SDAC’s multilingual website at www.sdacford.com.my.

VCM Umumkan Harga GST 0% Bagi Kereta Volvo Di Malaysia

Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) telah mengumumkan senarai harga bagi kereta Volvo di Malaysia dengan kadar GST 0%.
Pengumuman ini bersempena dengan arahan penetapan kadar GST pada 0% oleh Kementerian Kewangan Malaysia yang akan mula dikuatkuasa pada tarikh 1 Jun 2018.
Bukan sekadar harga kereta sahaja yang telah ditetapkan pada GST 0%, harga bagi perkhidmatan penyelenggaraan dan alat ganti, serta pakej ‘Volvo Service Agreement’ (VSA) juga telah turut dikaji semula

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VCM Releases 0% GST Prices Of Volvo Cars In Malaysia

Following the Ministry of Finance Malaysia’s announcement that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is set to be standard-rated 0% from 1 June 2018, Volvo Car Malaysia has updated its model range price list to reflect this fiscal measure:

Models	*With 6% GST*	*With 0% GST*	*Savings*
V40 T4	RM163,888.00	RM154,648.93	RM9,239.07
V40 T5 Inscription	RM180,888.00	RM170,686.67	RM10,201.33
S60 T6	RM238,888.00	RM225,403.65	RM13,484.35
XC60 T5	RM298,888.00	RM282,011.00	RM16,877.00
XC60 T8 Twin Engine Inscription	RM333,888.00	RM315,029.86	RM18,858.14
XC60 T8 Twin Engine Inscription Plus	RM343,888.00	RM324,463.83	RM19,424.17
S90 T8 Twin Engine Inscription	RM368,888.00	RM348,045.16	RM20,842.84
S90 T8 Twin Engine Inscription Plus	RM388,888.00	RM366,913.08	RM21,974.92
XC90 T8 Twin Engine Inscription	RM403,888.00	RM381,067.60	RM22,820.40
XC90 T8 Twin Engine Inscription Plus	RM413,888.00	RM390,501.56	RM23,386.44

* Please note that the prices quoted above are on-the-road (private registration for Peninsular Malaysia) without insurance.

This revised pricing will take into effect starting 1 June 2018 and will remain until further notice or announcement from the Ministry of Finance Malaysia.

Standard-rated 0% will also be applicable for parts and servicing prices at all of Volvo Car Malaysia’s authorised dealers, this includes purchases of all Volvo Service Agreement (VSA) packages as outlined below:

You may find more information about VSA in this attached brochure: VOLVO Service Contract Plus

*VSA Packages*	*With 6% GST*	*With 0% GST*	*Savings*
VSA 3+: Scheduled Maintenance and Wear & Tear Parts	RM6,254.00	RM5,900.00	RM354.00
VSA 5+: Scheduled Maintenance and Wear & Tear Parts	RM9,752.00	RM9,200.00	RM552.00

BIKES: Vespa GTS Super 300 Quasar – Definitely Not For Everyone! [+Videos]

Well don’t blame me, that “not for everyone” jibe is exactly what it says on its own brochure and POS materials. Seriously, it does, see the top left corner in the photo below. During its launch a couple of months ago, I did think it a little odd to have a tagline like that for a Vespa, I mean come on, wasn’t the creation of the Vespa billed as a scooter for everyone? Apparently not.

Here’s the launch video:

It would take a week of hard riding of the new GTS Super 300 “Quasar” following its launch to realise that Naza Premira were absolutely spot-on when it came to that tagline, and I don’t mean just because it costs RM26,670.10 . In fact, it’s safe to say that only ‘seasoned’ scooter riders need apply. If you happen to be into #Scootouring (look it up it’s a real word for touring on a scooter), and have always loved Vespas, this is the one you’ve been waiting for…

First-off, the not-so-good bits. There is precious little cargo room in or on this scoot, so a top box – the biggest you can find – will be a must-have if you plan to scootour.

The area below the seat will fit two helmets, provided they’re of the ‘half-shell’ aka tortoise shell kind, which seems to be quite popular with Vespa owners. As it is, my Givi open-face wouldn’t fit in there. Thankfully there’s a curry-hook located just above the front glove box. Also it gets pretty hot in the under-seat storage area, as sits right above the engine…

And speaking of heat, you see those vents just below the handle bar next to the turn signals? Well those are to allow engine ventilation, and in hard riding, the air coming out of there is extremely hot. I still don’t get that though, the engine is at the back, so why is there so much heat coming out the front? I reckon it’s the radiator’s fans working overtime in our hot climate…

Now the best bit. Powered by a liquid-cooled ‘Quasar’ 278.3cc, single-cylinder, 4-valve, fuel-injected engine, the GTS 300 churns out 21.2bhp and 22Nm of torque. That might not seem like much but don’t let the figures fool you. This is probably one of the quickest mid-size scooters out there. It does 0-100kmh very quickly and tops-out at 140kmh. Actually it might be faster but the speedometer only reads till 140.

Riding on 12-inch wheels front and rear, speeds like that are ill-advised of course, since by virtue of its design, the Vespa isn’t the most aerodynamic of scooters. It is however, incredibly smooth, not just in its power delivery, but also in the way it tackles less-than-perfect roads.

The double hydraulic shock-absorbers with 4 pre-load adjustments in the rear are able to soak up bumps and undulations with ease, complemented by the single-arm, single-shock up front.

One of the best things about the GTS 300 is that it comes standard with ABS and ASR, or anti-skid regulation/traction-control. At the push of a button, the ASR ensures that power-delivery going to the back wheel (via a CVT) is regulated, which is especially beneficial for riding in the rain.

There’s also modern amenities in this scooter, such as a USB port for charging mobile devices, and a remote seat opener and ‘bike-finder’. Activating the latter flashes the GTS 300’s signal lights. Beeping the horn would have been a good addition too. Here’s the final video…

Well, there you have it. Like its own sales materials say, the Vespa GTS Super 300 certainly isn’t for everyone, and will appeal to a select few scooter-fans only. However, in the scooter world, it doesn’t get much more unique and more fun than this, so if you’re looking for something different, this is where the buck stops. – Chris Wee.

STOP THE PRESS! While returning the GTS 300, I spotted this extremely rare and limited-edition Vespa 946 Emporio Armani (above) at Naza Premira. It’s for sale if you’re interested, fully-loaded with all the Emporio Armani accessories and goodies, including EA helmets and EA luggage. It’s price? How does RM100,000 lock-stock-and-barrel sound? No, I couldn’t believe it either…

Vespa GTS Super 300 Photo Gallery…