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Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia is kicking off the 62nd Merdeka celebrations with a RM1,000 “Merdeka Voucher” offer, in addition to the ongoing promotions on its model line-up. Those who book a Volkswagen model in the month of August will receive this additional voucher. This offer will end on 31 August 2019 (subject to terms & conditions and while stocks last).

Current promotions on VW models are:

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VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI Media Drive Malaysia, ComfortlineFurther, there is also the ongoing promotion on the Tiguan and Passat range, which currently comes with an extension of the three-year free maintenance package up to five-year free maintenance with a low interest rate of 1.88% per annum. This is applicable for new purchases before 31 December 2019.

All Volkswagen cars come standard with 3 years free maintenance, 5 years unlimited mileage warranty and 5 years roadside assistance.

If you factor in the extended free maintenance period, Merdeka Voucher and low interest rate, your savings on the Tiguan and Passat will be:

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Other ongoing promotions on the aftersales side include:

Shock Absorbers

Existing VW owners can enjoy a complimentary check at Volkswagen service centres, while those who are due for an absorber change will receive additional 20% discount off the retail price. This discount is applicable on genuine Volkswagen shock absorbers and coil springs.

Tyres

As part of the ongoing tyre promotion which has been extended till the end of the year, enjoy low high-quality durable tyres from as low as RM184 and get additional benefits such as free installation, alignment and balancing depending on the different tyre packages.

Batteries

Those in need of a battery change will receive 20% discount off new batteries starting from RM365 (depending on model), under the ongoing battery promotion, which has also been extended till the end of the year.

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Toyota Vios_Launch_2019_Shukri Yahaya_Shawn Lee_MalaysiaShah Alam, 2 August – Earlier this year, in January, UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd launched the new Toyota Vios, and in conjunction with the launch, also released its first-ever music video titled ‘As Never Before’ featuring Shukri Yahaya and Shawn Lee. The music video was shot with cameras mounted on the new Vios. Consequently, UMW Toyota Motor also started the ‘As Never Before Bonanza’ sales campaign, which ran from 1st January to 30th April 2019.

This sales campaign involved offering the public a chance to win attractive prizes when they visit a Toyota showroom for test drives, and also when they buy a Toyota. “We were delighted with the response from the public to our ‘As Never Before Bonanza’ campaign which ran for the first four months of this year. With fresh new models in the showrooms, it was an opportunity for customers to drive and experience the latest Toyota models” said Ravindran K., President of UMW Toyota Motor.

Toyota Vios_Front_Malaysia Launch_2019Four brand new Toyota Vios 1.5G were offered as Grand Prizes for customers who purchased and registered a new Toyota vehicle by 30th April. The lucky four who are Toyota owners, now own another new Toyota. And they are Pugalendran A/L Chelliah, who bought a Rush; Lee Yian Ling, a Vios; Siti Aishah Binti Mohd Said, a Hilux; and Hasmynor Bin Ahmad, an Avanza.

“Congratulations to the lucky winners. It is our way of thanking you for your loyalty and support which has helped make Toyota one of the favourite brands in Malaysia for decades,” Mr Ravindran added.

During the campaign, those who visited Toyota showrooms and tested a Toyota model, also had a chance to win holiday packages worth between RM5,000 to RM8,000 as well as electronic devices such as an Apple iPad, VIVO NEX and Samsung Note 9 phones.

The winners of the holiday packages are Kok Beng Hin who tested a Corolla Altis, while Ng Joon Ka and Lukman Hakim Bin Kamarudin tested the Vios.

Upcoming promotions as well as more information on Toyota products and services can be found at toyota.com.my or by visiting any authorized Toyota dealership nationwide.

Here is the music video:

And a behind-the-scenes look at making the video:

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It has been a while since Proton reached the second spot of the sales ladder. The last time that happened was in March 2016; and it was second overall in the 2015 calendar year. According to Proton’s data, after a gap of 40 months since March 2016, Proton is in second place in total sales for the Malaysia automotive market. Selling 8,590 vehicles in July 2019, the company’s sales momentum has been positive for the seventh consecutive month, making Proton the only brand to achieve this feat in 2019.

Proton_Badge_Logo_Malaysia_Infinite Weave GrilleThe company estimates its market share for the month at 16.5% with Total Industry Volume (TIV) estimated at 51,960 units. Proton’s overall market share for the year is now estimated to be 15%.

It achieved a 23% increase in sales for June 2019, and grew by a further 6% in July. Although the rate of growth has tapered, mainly due to the exceptional numbers posted in 2018 because of the three-month tax holiday, Proton is the only automotive brand to boast positive growth for the month, pointing towards strong demand for its products.

To-date, total sales is 52,269 vehicles compared to 35,561 in the same period in 2018. This equates to a 47% growth in overall year-on-year sales.

Proton X70_Standard 2WD_Side View_RM99,800_Malaysia“Proton’s return to second place overall in the Malaysian automotive market has happened ahead of schedule. The growth in demand for our products show we are on track to meet our long term targets and for the rest of 2019, we intend to consolidate our position to finish the year ranked second for the first time in four years. With the launch of the updated 2019 Proton Saga set to take place shortly and our other product introductions in the pipeline, the company is quietly confident of even better results in the future” said Dr Li Chunrong, Chief Executive Officer of Proton.

The chief contributor for Proton’s sales growth is the X70 SUV, where its Premium and Executive variants continue to be the leaders in their respective SUV segments. 1,932 units were delivered in July which makes the total for 2019 so far stand at 17,023 units.

Proton Persona_Handling Demonstration_MalaysiaThe updated Proton Persona is another star for the company. It was launched in April this year and since then sales have almost doubled over the same period in 2018. 2,720 units were delivered in July, making the model the best-selling B-segment sedan in the local market. With 10,034 units delivered so far, sales are up by 3% year-on-year, a figure that is set to grow in the latter five months of 2019.

Proton Iriz_R3_RaceThe Proton Iriz hatchback, which was launched together with the Persona, has also experienced growth. 974 units of the updated Iriz were delivered in July and year-to-date sales of this race-winning B-segment hatch is 3,035 units. The Iriz has a year-on-year growth of 53%, which is likely due to the consumers’ acceptance of the improvements made.

Meanwhile, the Proton Saga managed to achieve sales of 2,381 units in July for a year-to-date total of 17,722 units. Despite the declining sales trend for this model, overall sales are still up by 14%, which is still commendable for a model due to be updated in August.

“While the Proton X70 continues its trajectory, PROTON’s other models are the staple of our performance. The Proton Persona is now the sales leader in a segment that is ruled by Japanese products while the Proton Saga is still a popular choice amongst first time car buyers looking for a safe, reliable and economical vehicle. Even the Proton Iriz has seen a surge in demand, with sales growing by over 50%, so the Company is humbled by the trust Malaysian car buyers are putting in our brand,” added Dr Li Chunrong.

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Perodua had on numerous occasions stated its commitment to cut the waiting time for its models, such as the Aruz. And it looks like those who have been in line for one can look forward to a speedier delivery as the company has succeeded in reducing the waiting time for the Aruz by about one month i.e. to between one month and 1.5 months, depending on model; the waiting period previously was between two months and 2.5 months.

With the increase in production, Perodua estimates that its January to July sales achievement reached 140,900 for all models, which is on par with the 140,900 vehicles sold in the same period last year. The Aruz contributed 17,989 units to this sales figure.

Dato' Zainal Abidin Ahmad_President & Chief Executive Officer_Perodua_Malaysia“In terms of comparison, the months of June, July and August last year saw a “tax holiday” resulting from the elimination of the Goods and Services Tax or GST by the government,” Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad said. “Notwithstanding the circumstance, we are fortunate that our performance so far is comparable to the “tax holiday” impact,” he added.

Dato’ Zainal said that Perodua was able to further improve on its production processes which resulted improved delivery times for the Aruz SUV. “We continue to focus on quality and delivery as our customers comes first. We thank you for your continued and strong support which has led to the Aruz being the most popular SUV in Malaysia – this is truly an important milestone for us,” he said.

Earlier in July, Perodua announced that it had increased its 2019 sales target to 235,000 units, an increase of 4,000 from its earlier 231,000 target, and the company looks on track to hit this target. The increase in sales target is due to the uptick in orders in line with the strong demand for its current models. In 2018, the company sold 227,234 vehicles.

Perodua Global Manufacturing Sdn Bhd Official Opening Assembly LineTotal production target for 2019 had also been revised upwards to 249,000 units (up 2.9% from the previous target of 242,000) to meet demand. Both manufacturing plants are operating at 97% capacity, which Perodua notes as stabilised at the optimum level of operating condition; this has increased from last year’s production capacity of 96.2% for Perodua Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (PMSB) and 94.6% for Perodua Global Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (PGMSB), while defects per unit (DPU) at both plants have recorded steady declines.

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As part of its nationwide network expansion plan, Volvo Car Malaysia, has appointed Pekin Auto Sdn Bhd as its latest dealer representative in Johor Bahru. The new 3S Centre (for sales, service and spare parts) near Skudai in Johor Bahru, is in line with the brand’s expansive transformation plan to improve overall customer experience.

The new 3S Centre will feature Volvo Cars’ latest VRE (Volvo Retail Experience) – a standard that delivers a holistic brand experience for customers at Volvo Cars’ authorised locations.

“VRE goes beyond its Scandinavian-inspired aesthetics; it is the manifestation of our brand values and our desire to take care of our customers throughout their whole journey with Volvo Cars,” said Nalin Jain, Managing Director of Volvo Cars.

Volvo XC40 T5 R-Design_Cockpit_MalaysiaVolvo Car Malaysia is aggressively implementing the next phase of its transformation plan with focus on premium customer experience and dealer network enhancement. Its internal polls are already showing positive results contributed by improvements made in these two key areas.

Mr Jain adds: “I am happy that our brand has been well-received in the market. We are committed in allowing our customers greater choice by appointing qualified and professional companies like Pekin Auto to represent the brand in key areas.”

With Pekin Auto, the Volvo Car Malaysia dealer network totals 13, with more locations expected in the coming months. The company’s growth in representation has helped the brand achieve increased sales i.e. more than 60% growth in the first half of 2019.

More details of Pekin Auto’s new Volvo Cars dealership will be announced closer to the official launch. For more information about Pekin Auto, please contact Mr Christopher Tan at christopher@pekinauto.com.

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Honda Malaysia has announced a product update campaign for the CR-V 2018 Year Model (YM). Approximately 7,050 units of CR-V are involved in this campaign which is done to replace the gear push knob button as a precautionary measure to address the possibility of customers facing difficulty with the CR-V 2018 YM transmission lever when shifting from ‘Park’ to other gear positions.

As customers are Honda Malaysia’s top priority, the company truly apologises for the inconvenience caused to customers for the product update campaign.

Honda CR-V_Gear Selector Knob_MalaysiaThe replacement of the affected gear push knob button is free of charge and all costs related to this replacement activity will be borne by Honda Malaysia. All affected customers will be informed via notification letters, which will include details of the product update. Customers who receive the letter are advised to send their vehicles to the nearest Honda authorised dealers for inspection. The replacement stock will be available in stages.

Honda Malaysia has clarified that all current selling models are not affected in this product update campaign, and that the company will continue to uphold transparency and stringent controls for customers.

Vehicle owners can obtain more information on this product update campaign by calling Honda Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my

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Sepang, Malaysia – On 3rd of August, official Porsche distributor, Sime Darby Auto Performance, will be treating Porsche owners and enthusiasts to a celebration of their passion for the German sports car brand at Malaysia’s inaugural Sportscar Together Day, at Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

Porsche Media Driving Academy Individual (29) Sepang Circuit Malaysia 2017Everyone is invited to join the Sportscar Together Day which is a family-friendly event, featuring race cars to everyday sports cars, and other thrilling series of driving activities on and off the racetrack that have been specifically designed to cater to both adults and children alike. Not only will it be a feast for the eyes and ears, guests will be also spoilt for choice with dishes from a variety of food trucks on-site.

There will be a Fascination Porsche showcase where Porsche fans can learn about the numerous stories and milestones behind the company which has decisively shaped the development of sports cars to-date. Visitors will be able to get an up close and personal look at all generations of the iconic 911 and witness the launch of the recently unveiled eighth generation model. Also on display are other iconic models such as the Le Mans winning Porsche 919 Hybrid.

Porsche Taycan_Hot Weather Test_South AfricaOn the racing front, guests will discover the next step towards the future of motorsports for Porsche with its bold venture into the technology-driven world of Formula E. At the same time, there will also be a preview of the upcoming Porsche Taycan with the Mission E 1:3 scale model Augmented Reality (AR) experience.

Porsche enthusiasts who want to take their driving skills to the next level and familiarise themselves with the dynamics of being behind the wheel of a Porsche can register for the Porsche Experience activity.

All Porsche owners are also invited to be part of the Porsche Parade, and gather their cars on the racetrack to celebrate and pay homage to the inherent motorsport DNA embedded into the brand. The Porsche Parade is set to be one of the largest Porsche gatherings ever to be staged at SIC.

Additionally, parents who want to share their love of driving with their children can sign them up for the Porsche Junior Experience programme. This is open to children from the age of 4 to 12 years, who will be taught basic road and racetrack skills on the specially designed circuit intended to imitate the critically acclaimed Sepang International Circuit and real-life road conditions.

For more information on Porsche’s inaugural Sportscar Together Day in Malaysia and the activities available on 3 August, as well as to register your interest, please visit http://myporsche.com.my/sctd/

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Renault is offering a subscription service to Malaysian consumers who do not wish to be tied down with a long term commitment to a vehicle but want to enjoy the freedom of mobility that a vehicle offers. Offered for the first time in Malaysia, the ‘Renault Subscription’ gives you freedom and flexibility, allowing you to break away from long-term loan tenures, rigid lock-ins and concerns about vehicle depreciation costs. This freedom comes at a price from as low as RM43 per day.

Renault Captur_CrossoverThe Renault models currently available for this subscription option are the versatile Renault Captur crossover and the flagship Renault Koleos SUV. The ‘Renault Subscription’ comes in a choice of two plans i.e. Fixed and Switch.

You can opt for the more structured Fixed Plan to enjoy the Captur from as low as RM1,299 a month and the Koleos from RM2,299 a month.

RENAULT KOLEOS II (HZG) - PHASE 1Or alternatively, you can choose the more flexible Switch Plan, which is a first in Malaysia to offer ultimate freedom with no lock-in, providing more for value. With this plan, you can conveniently switch between the two Renault models, for as low as RM1,999 per month, depending on your needs.

With such plans, you have the freedom to change to a new model every two to three years, and not worry about the sale or value of your existing vehicle.

This subscription offer sounds very similar to a conventional leasing programme, but there are differences, namely:

  • No long-term and expensive fixed terms
  • Highly competitive rates and flexibility to try out different Renault models
  • Freedom to switch between different Renault models for durations of your choosing, with no lock-ins or penalties (Switch Plan)
  • All-inclusive costs and peace-of-mind – road tax, insurance and regular maintenance are covered in the package. Switch subscribers are also covered for wear and tear with unlimited mileage, while an annual mileage cap of 20,000 km will apply to customers under the Fixed Plan
  • Additional savings with zero down payment and no interest rates commonly associated with hire-purchase loans

Depending on the plan selected, there will be a refundable security deposit of either RM2,500 or RM3,500.

For a limited time, those who subscribe will receive a one-month free subscription for the Fixed two-year plan.

The details of the two ‘Renault Subscription’ plans are:

FIXED PLAN

TC Euro Cars_Renault_Subscription_Fixed Plan_MalaysiaSWITCH PLAN

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For more information about Renault in Malaysia and ‘Renault Subscription’, please visit www.renault.com.my or contact 1800-18-8663 (Monday – Saturday, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, excluding public holidays).

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Petaling Jaya, 29 July 2019 – Honda Malaysia is giving away nine new Honda cars in conjunction with its ‘Road to 900th Unit Milestone Campaign’ which starts from 1st August 2019 through to 22 September 2019.

20190729_150155 The campaign will be running at all 90 Honda sales dealerships nationwide, as well as through a roadshow that will tour the country from August to September 2019. Interested Malaysians are invited to join the campaign by registering their details first through QR code or through the campaign’s website. Thereafter, the participants can visit the nearest Honda dealership and take part in the activities arranged by Honda Malaysia to earn giveaway ‘tickets’.

20190525_105847The activities include spotting and taking pictures of hidden Honda car emblems, test driving Honda models and servicing Honda cars at any authorized Honda dealers. Customers who place their bookings or register their Honda cars between 1st August and 22nd September 2019 are also entitled to the tickets. Each ticket collected is one chance to win the free Honda cars.

DCIM101MEDIADJI_0664.JPGHonda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr Toichi Ishiyama said, “To celebrate this momentous achievement of reaching 900,000 sales units, Honda Malaysia would like to share the joy of this milestone through the Road to 900,000th Unit Milestone Campaign. Lucky Malaysians will get a chance to win models such as Jazz, City, BR-V, HR-V, City Hybrid, HR-V Hybrid, Civic, CR-V and Accord. This initiative is also an opportunity for Honda Malaysia to say thank you and reward our customers for making us the No. 1 Non-National car brand in Malaysia. I hope to see a lot of Malaysians grabbing this opportunity to participate in the giveaway and I look forward to seeing the lucky winners who will be driving home our sought-after models.”

Established in 2002, Honda Malaysia has many outstanding achievements in its company history – these include the successful roll-out of its first CKD model, the CR-V just a year later, and since then the company has continued to introduce popular models such as the Jazz, City, Civic and other models to Malaysians, all of which went on to become the leaders in their respective segments.

20170724_124334(0)Continuing the momentum, Honda Malaysia has also introduced the Next Generation Advanced Technology in its model line-up, starting with the Turbocharged range, Sport Hybrid i-DCD and Honda Sensing technologies.

Interested parties seeking more information on the Road to 900th Unit Milestone Campaign can log on to the campaign’s website Honda.com.my/microsite/900k or visit its official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/hondamalaysia/

 

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Season 3 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Festival will start in September 2019, simultaneously kicking off the third season of the Toyota Vios Challenge.

Toyota Gazoo Racing_Vios Challenge_Malaysia_2018 - 2019_DEN_3415For those who had missed it, the Toyota Vios Challenge is a one-make race done on specially-constructed street circuits. Season 2, which ended a few months ago in April, was the first time the finale was raced at the Sepang International Circuit, and Season 3 looks to be the same; the first three rounds will be raced on street circuits.

There are three categories i.e. Promotional class for local celebrities, Sporting class for amateur racers and Super Sporting class for professionals. Each TGR Festival weekend will feature two races for each category.

Season 3 will also feature racing off the track with the continuation of the Gazoo Racing Velocity E-Sports series. First introduced in September last year, the competition successfully attracted more than 400 participants for virtual wheel-to-wheel racing.

Another new element at the TGR Festival for motorsports and car enthusiasts to look forward to is the Gazoo Racing Outlet that will showcase a line-up of special models inspired and derived from Toyota’s motorsports involvement such as the Gazoo Racing Supra.

Toyota Gazoo Racing_Vios Challenge_Season 3_Akio Takeyama_2019“Toyota has accomplished so much in motor racing and we want to bring enthusiast and customers closer to the Toyota brand and products by leveraging on Toyota’s rich motorsports heritage. The TGR Festival was never about just selling more cars, but celebrating the success of Toyota and Gazoo Racing in global motorsports, from the Dakar Rally and World Rally Championship to the most recent victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and translating these achievements to benefit the masses domestically,” said Mr Akio Takeyama, Deputy Chairman of UMW Toyota Motor.

“With Gazoo Racing, Toyota’s global direction is pushing the limits via its involvement in motorsports, and this is translated into building better products and shaping the strength, capability and creativity of its workforce. We embrace this philosophy in our business domestically, and now with models like the Vios, Yaris, and soon to be available Supra, we believe UMW Toyota Motor has the right product mix locally to establish an even bigger footprint in Malaysian motorsports,” he added.

This initiative by UMW Toyota Motor to organise the TGR Festival has not only brought motorsports to the masses in places like Penang, Terengganu and Johor, and also made an affordable racing series for amateur and professional drivers in the form of the one-make Vios Challenge.

Season 2 of the Vios Challenge saw a 14-year-old competitor successfully transitioning from karting to saloon car racing, making the TGR Festival an attractive platform for young drivers to hone their skills in the pursuit to reach the higher levels of motorsports.

Ravindran Kurusamy, President UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd MalaysiaUMW Toyota Motor President Mr Ravindran K. said the TGR Festival is in essence an extreme proving ground to demonstrate the capabilities of Toyota cars, especially introductory models like the Vios. “Manufacturers today share the goal of building cars that are practical, affordable, economical, reliable and packed with technological advancements. For Toyota, it is equally important that our products not only fulfill these expectations, but live up to the most enduring conditions, offer customers a high degree of driving satisfaction, performance and ownership excitement,” he said.

Toyota Gazoo Racing_Racing Festival_Vios Challenge_Malaysia_A7R8543Mr. Ravindran K. also pointed out that the combination of on- and off-the-track racing activities, together with the showcase of the Gazoo Racing Outlet and Gazoo Racing Supra underlined the company’s aspiration to establish a bigger footprint in Malaysian motorsports moving forward.

“Motorsports is not purely confined to competition but involvement at so many levels. It is also about cultivating greater interest, passion and appreciation and we believe the combination of on track racing, virtual racing, motorsports-inspired and derived models, and bringing the spectacles of motor-racing closer to the people will contribute to giving Malaysian motorsports a further boost,” he added.

TGR Season 3_Toyota Gazoo Racing_Vios Challenge_Promotional Class_Celebrities_Malaysia_2019Meanwhile, celebrities who will again be competing in the Promotional class are actor Shukri Yahaya, beat-boxer Shawn Lee, presenter Nabil Ahmad, singer Khai Bahar, singer Nabila Razali, singer Wany Hasrita, actress Janna Nick as well as defending champion actress Diana Danielle. There will be two newcomers in Season 3 i.e. actress / presenter Ain Edruce, and actor Syafiq Kyle. Mr Takeyama too, will be returning to race in his third consecutive season in this category.

Season 3’s sponsors include Toyo Tires, Denso, a leading supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems and components, TRD Asia, Moty’s (Japanese engine oil and lubricant manufacturer, Enkei wheels, M7 energy drinks and Toyota Capital Malaysia.

Season 2 of the TGR Festival attracted more than 80,000 race fans, 1.1 million online viewers, and saw the crowning of three new champions in the Promotional, Sporting and Super Sporting classes.

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