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We are now nearly in the middle of 2022, and thus far, UMW Toyota Motor is seeing a positive trend in its sales numbers. For the month of April, the company recorded sales of 6,868 Toyota vehicles and 78 Lexus vehicles. In terms of its sales performance year-to-date, the company had sold a total of 29,393 vehicles (both Toyota and Lexus combined) in the first 4 months of 2022. This is a 11% year-on-year increase over the first 4 months of 2021.

The increase in sales can be attributed not only the buyers taking advantage of savings from the sales tax exemption period which is expected to end soon, but also its recent ‘Bersama Lebih Makna’ Raya promotions, which offered benefits worth RM4,000 for such models as the Vios and Yaris.

Toyota Corolla Cross_Drive“It is heartening to note that we have transitioned well into the endemic phase, and we at UMW Toyota Motor are always encouraged by the support from our customers, especially during this busy Ramadan and Raya period. Even with the surprise announcement of Aidilfitri falling a day earlier than expected, all our service centres were fully prepared to assist our customers in their ‘balik kampung’ journey. We continue to be committed to leaving no one behind and offer value for money innovations, coupled with advanced technology and security features in all of our products,” said Ravindran K, President of UMW Toyota Motor.

Prior to the first festive celebration since the lockdowns, the company had released a short film, ‘Kota Raya’, in relation to the Ramadan and Syawal celebration. The short film starred Aedy Ashraf and Amerul Afendi, and a special appearance by Janna Nick, Toyota Yaris ambassador and racer in the Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Challenge.

According to the company, it will continue to be innovate and offer best value deals. It is also expecting the positive sales trend to continue especially with some upcoming new products.

As an aside, the company collaborated with Harian Metro in the ‘Titipan Kasih’ programme in conjunction with Ramadan. This programme provided assistance to the underprivileged and presented ‘baju raya’ to 50 children, along with a ‘Kotak Rezeki’ consisting of groceries to 168 families. The programme also gave out ‘duit raya’ to 50 children.

Additionally, volunteers from UMW Toyota Motor spent a whole day at the Masjid Nurul Iman in Kampung Tengah, Puchong. The children were taken to a nearby shopping centre to shop for their ‘baju raya’, while the ‘Kotak Rezeki’ were delivered by representatives from UMW Toyota Motor, Jabatan Kebajikan Malaysia and the ‘Ketua Kampung’ to those affected by the pandemic and the recent flood.

Ravindran K said, “The focus of this activity was for us to share the festive celebration with the less fortunate, as it is more meaningful if we celebrate it together. Furthering our ‘Bersama Lebih Bermakna’ Raya, we wanted to reach out to all those underprivileged, especially the orphans, and single-parent families. We also wanted to inspire and instill a strong spirit of volunteerism, along with community service among our employees as a way to bring our brand closer to the community.”

Toyota Camry 2.5_HeadlightsUMW Toyota Motor will continue its Hari Raya celebration with the ‘Toyota Raya Open House Weekender’ on 21 and 22 May 2022 at all showrooms nationwide. This is also its opportunity to reconnect with Toyota customers, both past, present and future. The Weekender will extend great deals and the latest promotions. The showrooms will be giving out gifts for test driving any Toyota vehicle (while stocks last).

For more information, visit toyota.com.my or call the Toyota freephone line at 1-800-8-TOYOTA (869682).

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Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has introduced a membership programme that offers extended warranty and other aftersales support benefits. This programme is catered for owners of Hino Light-duty Commercial Vehicle (LCV) and Medium-duty Commercial Vehicle (MCV) models, and has a one-off subscription fee starting from only RM10 per vehicle.

Hino 300 Series Pro_MalaysiaAs part of the Hino Total Support concept, this membership programme aims to provide the added value in aftersales services to ‘Maximize Vehicle Uptime 100% and Minimize Vehicle Lifetime Cost’. It is also to showcase the brand’s confidence in its products as part of its “QDR: Quality, Durability, and Reliability” promise. As such, Hino believes that this programme will benefit its customers’ business operations, in terms of vehicle maintenance.

Selected Hino LCV and MCV models registered from 2017 onwards are eligible to be signed up for this programme. There is also no limitation on travelled mileage.

Under this programme, there are 4 packages for members to choose from i.e. Standard, Standard Plus, Premium, and Premium Plus. There will also be exclusive promotions for members. which are Standard, Standard Plus, Premium, and Premium Plus,

Hino_Engine_CabFurther, the programme offers extended warranty of up to 7 years with unlimited mileage. This extended warranty covers the engine, transmission, and axle, and offers towing service assistance up to RM500 per year (terms and conditions apply).

For the Hino Membership Premium subscription plan, customers can also enjoy free brake lining or brake pad replacement every 60,000 km, for both LCV and MCV models. LCV model owners can save up to RM2,800 on this.

Apart from benefiting the business owners, drivers are also entitled to enjoy Hino Membership benefits. Under this membership programme, Hino truck drivers will be invited to join the Hino Smart Driving Contest and stand a chance win exclusive prizes from Hino, besides showing off their driving skills.

In conjunction with the launch of this programme, Hino is offering a special promotion of up to 50% discount off the subscription fee for Hino Membership Programme Standard Plus, Premium, and Premium Plus. This offer is valid until 30 September 2022.

All vehicles registered under the programme must have a good service record with any Hino authorised service centre, and owners are required to send in their vehicles to Hino authorised service centres for routine service according to the recommended service intervals. You can contact any Hino Authorised 3S Centre to subscribe.

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To further promote safety on the road, BMW Group Malaysia has introduced the NEXTStep Subsidy Programme. This initiative is a collaboration with its long-term partner, Safe ‘n Sound, to provide fully subsidised child car seats to parents in the B40 income group.

The NEXTStep Subsidy Programme by BMW Group Malaysia and Safe ‘n Sound is a part of the BMW Safety 360° initiative. Since the end of 2019, this subsidy programme has successfully delivered over 300 child car seats to parents across Malaysia. The new subsidy programme will provide parents with child car seats for children up to 36 kg, with donations previously made by BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia.

BMW Group Malaysia_Safe n Sound_NEXTStep Subsidy Programme for B40“For over 8 years, the BMW Safety 360° initiative has focused on raising awareness and encouraging action amongst families for more responsible road and car safety practices in Malaysia. Although we have placed a strong emphasis on child car seats in recent years with our many programmes and partnerships to advocate for the use of these seats, we recognise that the issue of low uptake must be tackled beyond verbal advocacy and partial subsidies, especially within communities that are in need in a time like this. With the NEXTStep Subsidy Programme, we aim to continue making child safety seats even more accessible to parents who can use a helping hand,” Hans de Visser, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said.

The NEXTStep Subsidy Programme by BMW Group Malaysia and Safe ‘n Sound is targeted at families expecting a newborn, or with a child up to 36 kg in weight, and with a monthly household income below RM3,500. Said parents can register for the child car seat at Safe ‘n Sound’s website from now until 22 May 2022. Eligible parents will be notified by Safe ‘n Sound via WhatsApp. Selected parents from outside the Klang Valley will be notified on the delivery status, while parents within the Klang Valley will be informed of a date, time and place to pick-up their new child car seat.

BMW Group Malaysia and Safe ‘n Sound will be fully subsidising the following seats, including shipping fees to recipients outside the Klang Valley. A suitable seat will be selected for the eligible recipient according to their child’s respective weight and height, as well as vehicle requirement. The following are the types of subsidised seats given, so please select the one most suitable for your child when registering. Also, remember that you will not be required to pay any fee or cost.BMW_SafenSound_Child Car Seat Subsidy

“We would also like to wish those celebrating, a Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. For those still traveling back from their hometowns with their children, we would urge parents to think of their children’s safety by ensuring the right child car seats are used while on the road,” de Visser added.

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Along with the Omoda 5 B-segment SUV that it had shared earlier as a model planned for launch in Malaysia, Chery Malaysia has also shared that plans are in place for the introduction of the Tiggo 8 Pro and Tiggo 7 Pro. This will give Malaysian buyers more choices in the SUV segment which is still all the rage at the moment.

The Pro family from Chery are the flagship variants, with the Tiggo 8 Pro being the largest, as a 7-seater SUV. There are 3 pillars that form the core of the Pro family i.e. intelligent technology, stylish design and efficient power. The first pillar is the Pro family’s most distinctive feature – its models are packed with technology configured to comfortably surpass that of its class-mates, and exceed consumers’ expectations.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro_Dashboard_Steering_Display ScreensThe Pro family flagship, the Tiggo 8 Pro, boasts 3 separate screens i.e. a horizontal 12.3″ instrument panel, an 8″ climate control screen as well as a 10.25″ floating infotainment screen in the centre of the dashboard. This infotainment screen houses Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and a 360-degree camera display. Meanwhile, its smaller sibling, the Tiggo 7 Pro, is similarly equipped. Wireless phone charging and an electric tailgate are also available on both models.

The Pro family is also equipped with intelligent technology for comprehensive safety. Besides the 6 airbags, traction and stability controls, ISOFIX, the use of ultra-high-strength steel and other passive safety features, it is also fitted with active safety. The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) suite contains Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Automatic Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSC), Intelligent High-beam Control (IHC), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSD), Front Collision Warning (FCW) and an emergency Brake Override System (BOW).

There are currently 5 Pro models, with 4 of them being SUVs i.e. Tiggo 2 Pro, Tiggo 4 Pro, Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro. This is complemented by the lone Arrizo 6 Pro sedan. The Chery Pro models are currently in various markets, including Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Chery has been China’s leading passenger car exporter for 19 consecutive years, and has earmarked ASEAN as part of its global expansion.Chery Pro Family

Chery has been showcasing its Pro family around the world, most recently at motor shows in Manila, Kuwait and Indonesia, where it has garnered much interest. Numerous awards have also been received e.g. ‘Most Technical SUV’ and ‘Best Advanced Technology SUV’ for the Tiggo 8 Pro, plus ‘Best-Selling SUV’ and ‘Most Popular Chinese Car Model’ for the Tiggo 7 Pro.

The current Pro models wear the Chery global design team’s ‘Life in Motion 3.0’ design language. A strong exterior visual signature comes courtesy of a galaxy-inspired geometric matrix diamond front grille and LED headlamps. Inside, a cockpit-surround layout communicates dynamism, comfort and elegance in equal measure.

Chery ACTECO EngineChery vehicles are powered by the company’s own ACTECO series engines that range from 0.8L to 4.0L in displacement. Incidentally, 6 of its engines have been listed among China’s Top 10 Engines for delivering effortless power with high thermal efficiency. The Tiggo 7 Pro is powered by a 1.5L turbo engine with output of 145 hp and 210 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the Tiggo 8 Pro uses a 1.6L turbo GDI engine with 197 hp and 290 Nm.

Chery is the first Chinese auto brand to independently master the core technologies of engine, transmission and chassis, and after over 20 years of research and development, the company boasts the strongest engine R&D technology among Chinese brands.

Recently, the half-millionth unit of the Tiggo 8 series rolled off the line, making it the fastest model to achieve the 500,000-unit mark among Chinese-brand mid-size SUVs and 7-seater SUVs. Since its birth in 2018, the Tiggo 8 series has found success in many global markets including Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Chile.

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Continental Tyre Malaysia and Castrol Malaysia have agreed via a memorandum of understanding to explore joint initiatives. This partnership aims to strengthen both the Continental and Castrol brands in Malaysia by leveraging on each other’s extensive dealer network, high quality offerings, and expertise to offer better customer experience.

“There is a steady demand for both brands and our products in the market amongst the premium vehicle owners, and we saw a great opportunity for us to come together to consolidate our offerings to serve our customers better. We believe that with both brand’s long-standing service and excellence in the market, we will continue to be the preferred brands in automotive maintenance,” said Ms Andrea Somorova, Managing  Director of Continental Tyre Malaysia. Continental Tyre Malaysia_Andrea Somorova_Castrol Malaysia_Gan Wee Kiong

Gan Wee Kiong, Market Sales Director of Castrol Malaysia & Singapore added, “This partnership is a testament to both brand’s commitment to safety and customer satisfaction as together we join forces to further build our brand presence in Malaysia. Through our combined expertise that supports new opportunities, we will continue to lead and innovate in securing global market leadership when it comes to service and maintenance.”

This proposed collaboration could see both brands offer motorists in Malaysia a combined trade loyalty programme which allows them to enjoy various deals, incentives, redemptions, and rewards. Both brands are also working towards a partnership to establish joint branded outlets nationwide, with plans to grow and expand.

For more information on Continental Tyres, please visit www.continental-tyres.com.my or www.facebook.com/continental.malaysia. For information on Castrol Malaysia, please visit www.castrol.com/my or www.facebook.com/castrolmalaysia.

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L-R: Mr Chew Hoy Ping, Independent Non-Executive Director, Carlsberg Malaysia; Mr KP Low, Executive Director, TaylorMade Malaysia; Mr Tham Onn Chuan, CEO of ATG Watch; Datuk Ho Kay Tat, Publisher & Group CEO, The Edge Media Group; Michael Jopp, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia; Mr Sandeep Singh, F&B Manager of Saujana Hotels; Mr Raymond Yee, Director of Crest Link; Mr Paul Wong, Head of Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia; Mr Ong Lip Qin, founder of Precise Rehab.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced the return of the MercedesTrophy. Started in 1991, this premium amateur golf tournament is now in its 32nd year.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia_MercedesTrophy_Hole In One_E 200 Avantgarde_Michael Jopp“Like our products, golf embodies the passion for perfection. Each swing has to be perfect every time. This strong connection between the game and our brand has led to the active involvement for Mercedes-Benz in this sport since its inception in 1989. The MercedesTrophy is a sporting event that reflects the brilliant connection of sports and lifestyle while underlining the luxury status for Mercedes-Benz. The game always brings us back together for more and we are very proud to host this again in full swing this year,” said Michael Jopp, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.

The MercedesTrophy tournament is exclusively for Mercedes-Benz Malaysia customers only, and allows them to further experience the Mercedes-Benz brand through their passion for golf. As an international tournament, the MercedesTrophy has established itself as one of the most coveted events, hosting over 60,000 golfers in more than 60 countries annually.MercedesTrophy_Golf Tournament

This year’s competition will once again be played in 5 qualifying rounds. It will start at the Kota Permai Golf and Country Club, Selangor on 15 June 2022. One of the qualifying rounds (QR3) will be held at Forest City GR, Johor on 30 June. The winners from each round will then meet for the National Final which will be held at the Saujana Golf & Country Club, Selangor on 21 July. Meanwhile, the qualifying round for the Women’s Category will be held at Qualifying Round 5 on 7 July at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.

For the Men’s category, the handicaps are as follows:

  • Category A − Handicap 0 – 12
  • Category B − Handicap 13 – 20
  • Category C − Handicap 21 – 24

For the Women’s category (Category D), Handicap is 0 – 36

The winners of each round will meet for the National Final on 21 July 2022 and the top 2 finishing finalists with highest stableford points in the National Final will qualify for the MercedesTrophy World Final in Stuttgart, Germany.

To encourage the perfect drive, the first player to achieve a Hole-In-One on any of the 2 designated par-3 holes at each venue will win an all-new Mercedes-Benz E 200 Avantgarde Line worth RM330,240*. Other prizes include Mercedes-Benz exclusive merchandise and other novelty prizes from the marketing partners for MercedesTrophy i.e. Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia, Crestlink, EPOS, The Edge, Taylormade, The Saujana Hotel, Carlsberg and Precise Rehab.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia hereby invites owners who had purchased a Mercedes-Benz vehicle from any authorised dealer in the last 5 years to give their best and be part of the MercedesTrophy worldwide. To secure your spot in the competition, visit https://www.mercedestrophy.com.my/register. Registration is based on first come, first served basis.

For further enquiries, kindly contact the Mercedes-Benz’s Customer Care toll-free line: 1-800-88-9880.

*Retail price is effective until the end of the tax incentive period.

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Quanterm Logistics_Refrigerated Trucks_HinoFreight forwarding service provider, Quanterm Logistics, has just taken delivery of a fleet of Hino trucks from Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. Founded in 1992, Quanterm Logistics is a freight forwarding company for domestic and international markets, covering Southeast Asia and Oceania. Its strength lies in ensuring each element in the supply chain cycle is tailored to the customer’s business requirements, and providing seamless transportation solutions.

Of the 10 Hino refrigerated trucks received, 4 units are the light-duty HINO 300 Series Pro XZC730, 4 are medium-heavy duty HINO 500 Series GH8JR1A, while the remaining 2 units are HINO 500 Series SG2PE1B prime movers.

Hino Motor Sales_Quanterm LogisticsThe purchase of trucks from Hino is a first for Quanterm Logistics. The company’s confidence in the brand is bolstered by Hino’s commitment to aftersales support and providing comprehensive driver training. “Hino is  committed to providing our drivers comprehensive driving training, and its nationwide service network will give us convenient accessibilities for services maintenance and aftersales support,” said Quanterm Logistics Managing Director, John Tay Chong Yen.

Hino is also the first commercial vehicles brand to comply with the new UNECE safety regulations before they were enforced. The company is also committed to continue expansion of its authorised service centre network to enhance convenience to its customers.

“As a truck provider, we need to fully understand customer’s business and needs. Transporting of fresh and frozen goods requires expertise especially in temperature control and Quanterm Logistics has set a high standard of traceability and requirements,” commented Hino Managing Director, Atsushi Uchiyama, who continues to advance the company’s customer-centric practice.

Quanterm Logistics_Hino Trucks“With our tagline ‘Transporting Every Happiness’, we are particular on our truck to meet those needs and standard where we believe, it will contribute to our customers’ smooth operation, and on-time delivery will contribute to their customers’ satisfaction. Business-to-business (B2B) is a chain of business where customers’ customers are ours too, and we always aim to give satisfaction and happiness to the end-users, and that is the idea of our tagline,” he added. “Also, in terms of after-sales services, our teams are always ready to support and advise our customers, so they can optimise profit and control costs”.

Hino 500_Hino Total Support Customer Center_Sendayan_TrainingOne of Hino’s approach to optimising efficiency and cost savings for customers is through the improvement of driving skills. The company offers comprehensive training at its dedicated Hino Total Support Customer Center (HTSCC) training centre in Sendayan. Through this training, drivers will be given intensive courses that focus on driver safety, efficient driving, and driver familiarisation.

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Group14 Technologies_LogoPorsche is is forging ahead with its drive to develop and manufacture high-performance battery cells: the sports car manufacturer is acquiring shares in the US company Group14 Technologies, a producer of advanced silicon-carbon technology for lithium-ion batteries. As lead investor, Porsche is raising 100 million US dollars and leading a Series C funding round in which several companies are investing a total of 400 million US dollars (about 328 million euros).

Porsche_Badge_Crest_LogoGroup14 Technologies, which is based in Woodinville in Washington state, intends to use the increase in capital to accelerate its worldwide production of anode material for lithium-ion batteries. Before the end of the year, Group14 will be laying the foundations of another factory for the production of battery active materials (BAM) in the US. In future, Group14 will also supply the Cellforce Group from Tübingen, in which Porsche holds a majority stake. Cellforce was founded in 2021 by Porsche and Customcells Holding. From 2024, in Germany, the joint venture intends to produce self-developed high-performance battery cells with silicon anodes for small series production, motorsport and high-performance vehicles. The Cellforce battery cells are expected to be used in electrically powered Porsche vehicles with high-performance powertrains.

In a market with rapidly growing demand, the cooperation with Group14 ensures that Cellforce has access to high-quality future technology that will make the next generation of battery cells considerably more efficient than the lithium-ion batteries currently in use. The chemistry of the new cells relies on silicon as the anode material. This can significantly increase the power density compared to the batteries currently in series production. The batteries of the future will accordingly be able to store more energy within the same dimensions – and will therefore have a greater range than the batteries currently on the market. The innovative chemistry also reduces the battery’s internal resistance, allowing it to absorb more energy during recuperation, while charging faster.

Lutz Meschke_Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board_Member of Executive Board for Finance and IT_Porsche AG“The battery cell is the combustion chamber of the future. Our goal is to be a leading company within the global competition for the most powerful battery cell,” says Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and Member of the Executive Board for Finance and IT at Porsche AG. “It is not without pride that we are leading this broad-based funding round. It reflects that, through our venture capital unit Porsche Ventures, we have now gained a deep understanding of the world of venture capital.”

Michael Steiner_Member of Executive Board for Research and Development_Porsche AGMichael Steiner, Member of the Executive Board for Research and Development, adds: “The characteristic properties of the new cell chemistry – fast charging, high performance and low weight – pay dividends directly into the Porsche brand core. They are virtually in line with the development goals that we are writing in the specifications for our prospective electric sports cars.” After an intensive review process, Cellforce Group selected Group14 Technologies as the manufacturer of the most promising silicon anode material for Porsche’s requirements. “The anode material from Group14 has the potential to be a game-changer on the road to shorter charging times,” explains Markus Gräf, COO of the Cellforce Group.

Group14 Technologies_Battery Active Material_Silicon-CarbonGroup14 operates a commercial-scale production factory for BAM in the state of Washington. The technology has already proven itself in batteries for electric vehicles and for extremely fast charging applications. Another factory will go into operation in South Korea in 2022. In addition to Porsche, several other companies – from global financial investors to strategic investors from the battery industry (OMERS Capital Markets, Decarbonization Partners, Riverstone Holdings LLC, Vsquared Ventures, Moore Strategic Ventures, and others) – are participating in the current funding round. “Group14 is committed to elevating the performance of today’s lithium-ion and tomorrow’s solid-state batteries to accelerate the global energy transition,” says Rick Luebbe, co-founder and CEO of Group14. “With support from a diverse consortium of investors, Group14 strives to deliver the next generation of silicon battery technology to support visionary OEMs like Porsche.”

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Try as it might, PROTON is feeling the pinch from the chip supply shortage. The supply issue has caused a disruption in its production which has resulted in slower sales for April 2022. PROTON started the second quarter of the year with 8,839 vehicles sold, a 32.2% decrease when compared with March 2022, and a 41.1% decrease compared to April 2021. The April 2022 figure includes both domestic and export sales.

Proton X50_1.5 Flagship_Passenger Side View_Dashboard_CockpitPROTON’s market share for the month of April is estimated at 15.6%, while year-to-date market share is about 17%. This puts PROTON in 2nd spot overall in terms of cumulative sales and market share thus far this year. In relative terms, PROTON still leads the market in 3 vehicle segments despite the drop in sales performance. The Proton X50, X70 and Exora continue to lead the B-SUV, C-SUV and C-MPV segments with sales of 1,554 units, 1,530 units, and 301 units respectively.

Proton_SagaIts bestseller in April however, was the Proton Saga. The company sold 4,579 units of this popular B-segment sedan in April, giving it a total year-to-date sale of 14,028 cars, and placing it in 2nd spot in this segment. An updated Proton Saga will be launched this week and the company expects this model to continue contributing positively. Furthermore, the company is also seeing strong export sales for the Saga.

“After two years of pandemic affected sales, Malaysia’s automotive market continues to show strong growth potential in 2022, as evidenced by the long waiting list for new car deliveries. PROTON is also trying to catch up to market demand, but we also must acknowledge being the most affected by chip supply issues,” said Roslan Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of Proton Edar.

PROTON_Dealership_Showroom“Thankfully for our customers, we have secured our supply of chips for May and June and are projecting a quick turnaround in the coming months. The situation is still uncertain for the rest of the year and the global car industry is under pressure from rising costs, but the company is working on countermeasures against these issues to ensure our customers get the best products and value in Malaysia and abroad,” he added.

Export sales for April meanwhile, stood at 456 vehicles, as this was also affected by parts supply issues. Year-to-date export sales total 1,573 vehicles, an increase of 109.7% compared to the first 4 months of 2021. Pakistan is currently its biggest export market with 1,050 units, followed by Egypt and Brunei with 172 and 138 units respectively.

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The newly launched BFGoodrich Advantage Touring tyre range is aimed at providing good value-for-money for a wide range of vehicle types. With a history of designing and making tyres spanning 150 years, BFGoodrich has designed a versatile ‘on-road’ tyre range that is suitable for sedans, pickup trucks, MPVs, CUVs and SUVs. This new tyre is designed to give drivers the confidence in any vehicle and on any road. The BFGoodrich Advantage Touring range essentially covers more than 85% of the market of the 13″ to 20″ sizes. There are a total of 67 dimensions in the Advantage Touring range, including 30 new ones.

BFGoodrich Advantage Touring Tyre“The BFGoodrich Advantage Touring targets active-lifestyle drivers who want the best value for their money and demand confident control for urban adventure. This newly launched tyre stands out with its extensive size offerings, as well as improved performance and aesthetics. What’s more, it also comes with a 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, offering users real value with premium quality,” said MICHELIN Malaysia’s Managing Director, Oliver Biggart.

Key features of the BFGoodrich Advantage Touring include:

  • Improved aesthetics and noise performance courtesy of a new, dynamic and simplified tread design. The asymmetric, non-directional tread pattern with computer-optimised footprint helps reduce interior cabin noise.
  • An asymmetric tread design featuring rigid tread blocks and shoulder enables responsive handling and control, and is engineered for confident handling and braking in all conditions. The large tread blocks with deep grooves deliver exceptional braking performance in both wet and dry road conditions. The tyre sculpt is inspired by BFGoodrich road racing tyres.
  • Full depth features that will provide driving confidence over the life of the tyre. An interlocking band design reduces friction and heat, and thus, fuel consumption. Further, it is designed with an optimised contact patch specifically for markets with severe heat conditions.BFGoodrich Advantage Touring_Tread

The BFGoodrich Advantage Touring tyre is now available at all BFGoodrich authorised dealers across the nation. Tyre sizes are available from 13″ to 20″ for a total of 67 tyre sizes (H-, T-, and V-speed rated).

For more information, please visit https://www.bfgoodrich.com.my/auto/tyres/bfgoodrich-advantage-touring.

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