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In conjunction with Ramadan and to celebrate the upcoming Hari Raya festival, the Naza Automotive Group is offering exclusive deals on several brands under its care, from now until the end of June 2019.

The brands involved, and their offers are:

Desmo Raya 2019 Campaign

Ducati_Motorcycle_BadgeDucati Malaysia is offering several deals from now until 15 June 2019. The first is the Ducati Service Balik Kampung package that offers Ducati fans savings of up to 25% on Desmo Service Package and 30% on maintenance parts. Additionally, there is a complimentary 20-point Bike Inspection and exclusive freebies with a minimum spend of RM250. Customers can also stand a chance to win a DRE Bike Travel package worth RM1,000 via the “Post and Win” social media contest.

As part of the holistic Ducati experience, the brand is also offering value-added deals for selected bikes including the Panigale V4S and Monster 821, and from the Scrambler line – the Scrambler Ducati 800cc range and Scrambler Ducati 1100cc range. Ducati fans who purchase any of these bikes will be entitled to a complimentary Ducati Smart Service Program as well as other Ducati experiential sessions including DRE Racetrack Academy session, Ducati Riding Gear vouchers, DRE Bike Travel Scrambler package, and Ducati Racing and Scrambler Apparel vouchers (subject to the bike model purchased).

For more information, visit Ducati Malaysia FB page for announcements and enquiries @DucatiMY or visit any authorised Ducati outlets nationwide.

Cuti-Cuti Kia

This Hari Raya, Naza Kia Malaysia will be rewarding its customers with a complimentary holiday package worth up to RM10,000. The holiday destination of your choice comes with the purchase of selected Kia models during the Cuti-Cuti Kia Raya promotion which will end on 30 June 2019.

Kia Picanto GT-Line_Naza Kia MalaysiaBesides this, the Safe &Save Raya With Kia offers up to 20% savings on selected parts; this is also valid until 30 June 2019. Additionally, Naza Kia is giving out complimentary Kia merchandise to anyone who test-drives any Kia vehicle. This offer ends 30 May 2019.

For more information, visit www.kia.com/my/

Peugeot Raya Drive

Malaysia Autoshow 2018, Peugeot 5008Peugeot Malaysia is also rewarding its customers with savings during the Peugeot Raya Drive campaign. You can save up to RM18,000 with the special Raya Bonus price tag on selected Peugeot models, including the nimble and youthful Peugeot 208 PureTech, as well as the spacious and comfortable Peugeot 5008 SUV which also comes with 3 Years Free Service. Alternatively, you can also drive home the award-winning Peugeot 3008 SUV that comes with 5 Years Warranty, 3 Years Free Service and 1 Year Free Insurance.

For more information, visit www.peugeot.com.my or Peugeot Malaysia’s Facebook and Instagram page.

Vespa Raya Promo 2019

Vespa GTS Super 300 Launch 3 - CopyVespa customers can enjoy free official Vespa accessories worth RM4,000 with the purchase of the dynamic and sporty Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport this Raya season. The Vespa accessories include the Top Box, backrest pad, smoked fly screen, chrome rear carrier and aluminium transmission cap, so that you can ride around in style.

For more information, visit www.vespa.com/my_EN

Gaya Raya Promo 2019 @ Naza Automall

Naza Motor Trading Sdn Bhd is also offering great deals at Naza Automall PJ, on a wide selection of vehicles. This offer is on from now until 5 June 2019, with weekend special prices on selected models.

For more information, visit nazaautomall.my

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In conjunction with Ramadhan and Hari Raya, Goodyear Malaysia is running a promotion – the Ramadhan and Raya – Goodyear Win A Car, which offers Malaysians the opportunity to purchase a new set of tyres at an attractive offer, and a chance to win a car to boot.

The campaign is running now and will end on 30 June 2019. During the campaign period, customers who purchase selected Goodyear tyres will stand a chance to win the grand prize of a new Honda City, as well as 10 years’ worth of tyre supply.

Customers can opt for two different sets of promotions – the first features high-end tyres, including the Eagle F1 Asymmetric series, EfficientGrip series, Run on Flat (ROF) and Eagle F1 Directional 5 series, while the second is the more affordable option, which includes the Assurance TripleMax series, Wrangler TripleMax and Optilife range.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Launch, Sepang Test, MalaysiaThe Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 is an Ultra High-Performance tyre designed to handle various road conditions. It is designed with Goodyear’s GripBooster Technology for better braking and handling, as well as Reinforced Construction Technology for steering precision and durability.

Also included in this promotion is Goodyear’s quietest luxury tyre i.e. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (EGP) and SUV tyre. Both tyres offer the innovative Quiet Tred, ActiveBraking, FuelSaving and WearControl Technologies, along with an additional FlexContact Technology in the Goodyear EGP SUV tyre to offer consumers a safer and enjoyable driving experience. These tyres offer superior noise dampening, increased grip and braking performance in wet road conditions, shorter braking distances, reduced rolling resistance and shock absorbing cushion layer to lower tyre vibration for a ride that is not only safe, but incredibly comfortable. This series of tyres is available for both passenger cars and SUVs.

Goodyear Assurance TripleMax 2_Wet Braking Performance_Tyre_MalaysiaAnother featured tyre is the Goodyear Assurance TripleMax 2 (ATM2) which is manufactured with the latest HydroTred technology that allows cars to have better braking performance, especially on wet roads. It also has an asymmetric thread design, making it easily adaptable to any circumstance with better handling and comfort performance for a safe and comfortable drive.

Proper new tyres are crucial especially for long distance journeys as vehicle control and braking performance are needed when ferrying the family and goodies. According to the Ministry of Works, up to 10,000 accidents occur on the road due to retreaded tyres. This highlights the importance of purchasing new tyres from authorised tyre dealers and how tyres play an imperative role in ensuring drivers remain safe during their commute.

Goodyear is holding this promotion to highlight the threat of bald tyres to road users and prevent any further contribution to the 19,538 cases of accidents reported during Op Selamat 13 last year.

Ben Hoge, Managing Director of Goodyear Malaysia said: “As a strong advocate of road safety, it has always been our message to our consumers to check their tyres before every road trip. With Hari Raya around the corner, we want to make it affordable for consumers who are seeking to purchase a new set of tyres from a reliable and reputable international brand. At the same time, we want to reward our consumers for taking the first step to being safe on the road, hence for the very first time in Malaysia, Goodyear will be giving away a brand-new car and a long-term supply of tyres.”

“As one of the leading tyre brands, we strive to offer state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. Our commitment to offer consumers a wide range of product offering stemmed from our deep market understanding over consumers’ needs, and we will continue to push ourselves to manufacture reliable tyres so that Malaysians can experience the most advanced tyre technology America has to offer,” Hoge concluded.

Buying a pair of tyres from any of the offered tyre model will entitle you to one entry to the lucky draw for the grand prize of a Honda City. Meanwhile, those who purchase four new tyres from the list of high-end tyres can redeem an in-car charger that doubles as an air freshener.

To join the lucky draw, you only need to register for the Worry-Free Assurance programme via Goodyear Malaysia’s official website.

More information about Goodyear’s Hari Raya campaign, please visit www.goodyear.com.my or the official Facebook page.

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Mitsubishi Triton - Engineered Beyond Tough - 2019 - MalaysiaTo celebrate this Hari Raya, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is running the 4Sure Best Raya contest that offers lucky winners a chance to dine with Malaysian celebrities – Izzue Islam and Amyra Rosli. The contest is on now until 2 June 2019. All you have to do to win the chance is to test drive any Mitsubishi vehicle at any authorised Mitsubishi Motors showroom and be one of the lucky 10 winners chosen.

You will need to fill in an online test drive form to be eligible for participation (http://mitsubishi-motors.com.my/events). A Mitsubishi Motors authorized dealer will then schedule a test drive appointment for you. You will need to complete the test drive (any Mitsubishi Motors model) to stand a chance at winning.

The lucky winners will be revealed on 10 June on MMM’s official Facebook page, and will also be notified via phone call. The dinner will be held on 22 June, and its venue will be confirmed in due course.

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia_Tomoyuki Shinnishi_CEO“We have chosen to work with Izzue Islam and Amyra Rosli for the 4Sure Best Raya campaign because Izzue, a famous Malaysian actor and a Triton owner, leads an adventurous lifestyle, embodies confidence in his career and drives the Triton with pleasure. We want our owners to feel that desire when they commute in a Mitsubishi Motors car daily,” said Tomoyuki Shinnishi, Chief Executive Officer of MMM.

He added, “Amyra on the other hand is a Malaysian actress and a family-oriented person, who evidently makes the safety of her family a priority. That is something in common with the Outlander as safety is the Outlander’s strongest suit, befitting its role as a 7-seater family vehicle.”

Concurrently, MMM is offering Raya deals on its vehicles until 30 June 2019 (while stocks last):

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia_Outlander_ASX_Triton_Hari Raya_DealsPrices quoted are on-the-road without insurance for individual private owners in Peninsular Malaysia and not applicable in duty free zones.

You can check out the contest terms and conditions in MMM’s official website linked above.

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Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has released its latest and loudest range for those who appreciate a tune or two while driving – the Volkswagen ‘Sound & Style’ range. This range comes with accessories worth up to RM16,000 (depending on model) for the Volkswagen Golf R-Line, Passat Comfortline, Passat Highline and Tiguan Highline.

Volkswagen Sound & Style_HELIX 300W Soundbar_Golf_Tiguan_Passat_MalaysiaThe ‘Sound & Style’ range includes a Volkswagen Approved HELIX 300W Soundbar manufactured by German hi-fi audio specialist, HELIX. The soundbar is a 5-channel amplifier with integrated sound processor and subwoofer installed in the boot. This system is an addition to the existing 8-speaker sound system available in the car and elevates it to a higher level of sound quality and clarity, with precise calibration of sound profiles according to the different models. Other Volkswagen Approved Accessories fitted in this range include aluminium sports pedals, aluminium side scuff plates and VW Tint.

Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM said that the ‘Sound & Style’ range is another example of the brand’s commitment to be on the beat with the preferences of drivers here. “Malaysians love to drive, and we love our radio stations and playlists. The ‘Sound & Style’ range strikes the perfect chord as we are not just offering cars that are pleasurable to drive, but with next-level music quality. Fans of our brand can continue to expect more special edition offerings to cater to our discerning customers.”

The models in the ‘Sound & Style’ range are:

Passat Comfortline ‘Sound & Style’ (RM 188,690)

Available Colours: Deep Black, Pure White, Reflex Silver

The Passat Comfortline Sound & Style variant comes with a HELIX 300W Soundbar, aluminium sports pedals, aluminium side scuff plates, 18” Dartford alloy wheels and VW Tint, worth a total of RM12,000.

The Passat Comfortline is powered by a 1.8L turbocharged TSI engine and paired with a 7-speed direct shift gearbox (DSG) with Sport mode. Output is 180 PS and 250 Nm of torque between 1,250 to 5,000 rpm.

Passat Highline ‘Sound & Style’ (RM211,390)

Available Colours: Deep Black, Manganese Grey, Pure White, Reflex Silver

The Passat Highline Sound & Style variant has a HELIX 300W Soundbar, aluminium sports pedals, aluminium side scuff plates, 19” Verona alloy wheels and VW Tint, worth RM16,000.

The Passat Highline has a 2.0L turbocharged TSI engine with 6-speed direct shift gearbox (DSG), with an output of 220 PS and 350 Nm of torque between 1,500 to 4,400 rpm. Official fuel consumption is approximately 6.2 litres per 100 km.

Tiguan Highline ‘Sound & Style’ (RM174,990)

Available Colours: Atlantic Blue, Deep Black, Pure White, Indium Grey, Tungsten Silver

The Tiguan Sound & Style is fitted with the HELIX 300W Soundbar, chrome trunk garnish, chrome exhaust tips, rear black spoiler and VW Tint, totalling RM9,000.

This SUV uses a 1.4L turbocharged direct injection TSI engine with a 6-speed direct shift gearbox (DSG) with Sport mode. Maximum output is 150 PS and 250 Nm of torque between 1,500 to 3,500 rpm, and 0 – 100 km/h acceleration time is 8.9 seconds. The Tiguan is Volkswagen’s most successful SUV with over 2.8 million units sold globally.

Golf R-Line ‘Sound & Style’ (RM177,390)

Available colours: Atlantic Blue, Deep Black, Indium Grey, Pure White, White Silver Metallic and Turmeric Yellow.

The Golf R-Line Sound & Style comes with a HELIX 300W Soundbar and VW Tint with total worth of RM4,000.

The 1.4L TSI turbocharged engine is paired with a 7-speed dry clutch direct shift gearbox (DSG). The Golf R-Line is also equipped with 7 airbags and a host of advanced safety features such as Manoeuvre Braking, Automatic Post Collision Brake System, Rest Assist, Proactive Occupant Protection System and Advanced Electronic Differential Lock.

All prices quoted above do not include insurance and registration.

Volkswagen_VW_Badge_LogoThe ‘Sound & Style’ range will be featured at the Volkswagen Tour at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya from 14 May – 20 May 2019 (10 am – 10 pm). Customers who place a booking on any Volkswagen model during the Tour will receive an additional RM500 rebate on top of the free RM1,000 petrol card as well as savings on selected models.

All Volkswagen cars come with 3 years free maintenance, 5 years unlimited mileage warranty and 5 years roadside assistance. For more information, visit www.volkswagen.com.my

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If you are one our readers who is considering a SUV, it wouldn’t surprise me at all, as there is a strong shift in consumer demand towards these types of vehicles. Many wouldn’t mind a 2WD model, although there will always be those stalwarts who maintain that a SUV is synonymous with AWD (All-Wheel Drive). The Nissan X-Trail, recently re-launched as a facelift, now presents much-improved propositions for would-be buyers. There are altogether four variants, and for this test, we will be looking at the X-Trail 2.0 hybrid.

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The four variants available for the Nissan X-Trail (with retail prices in P. Malaysia) are:-

  • Nissan X-Trail 2.0L 2WD: RM133,888.00
  • Nissan X-Trail 2.0L 2WD, MID: RM145,888.00
  • Nissan X-Trail 2.5L 4WD: RM153,888.00
  • Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Hybrid 2WD: RM159,888.00

The first on the list above refers to a bare specs variant for entry-level purchasers, and Edaran Tan Chong is putting its bets on the second MID (spec) model, which they believe is a very attractively priced variant at RM145,888.00. For the stalwarts, next on the list at #3 is the AWD version that has a 2.5 litre 4-cylinder engine and 171 PS of power and 233Nm of torque, enough to make it enjoyable enough to drive.

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The pick of the litter is of course the 2.0L hybrid which along the other 2.0 litre variants in the line-up, feature a revised in-line 4-Cylinder, 16-valve DOHC engine with Direct Injection. The base engine produces 144 PS of power and 200Nm of torque. An electric motor contributes an additional 41 PS power and 160 Nm of torque. Put together, the total in not a simple addition of the two, but somewhere below, a figure that was not stated. We have driven the hybrid variant, and are happy to confirm that it definitely feels more powerful than the standard 2.0 litre engine on its own, and the overall feel is close to that of the 2.5 litre engine.

The 2.0L Hybrid’s drive train comes only with 2WD, but in terms of trim and other specifications, it is along the same lines as the 2.5 litre AWD variant, minus the AWD system, of course. In terms of size, the X-Trail 20190429_New X-Trail Facelift_064retains the same structure as the outgoing variant, except for some minor changes due to a face-lifted front and rear design. Generally, the X-Trail is 4,690mm long, with a wheelbase of 2,705mm, which puts it into the mid-sized SUV category. All the variants except for the 2.0L Hybrid are with seven seats. The Hybrid only comes with five seats because the hybrid batteries now take up the space occupied by the two rear-most seats, which normally fold flat onto the floor.

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Power transmission to the road is through a CVT system that has seven virtual gear ratios, and includes a manual shift option using the gear shift lever. Suspension is McPherson struts for the front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear, with ventilated disc brakes all round, and 17-inch wheels.

The main improvements to the X-Trail range are carried in the 2.5L AWD and the 2.0L Hybrid, and the list of new features and improvements is quite impressive – in fact they bring the X-Trail on par with and in some cases, surpasses its competitors.

In addition to the normal ABS systems that include BA (Brake Assist), EBD (Electronic BrakeForce Distribution), all variants come with Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), which we should read as Vehicle Stability Control. This system also includes Traction Control System (TCS). All these afore-mentioned features are across the board for all variants, including Electronic Parking Brakes and AutoHold.

The two top models, namely the AWD 2.5 L and the 2.0L Hybrid get additional goodies, classified as a group as Nissan Intelligent Mobility (NIM). This includes Intelligent Forward Collision Warning with Intelligent Forward emergency Braking. This system will give a warning if it senses and impending collision, and will automatically prime and apply brakes as necessary to mitigate or prevent a collision. Intelligent Cruise Control and High Beam Assist are also standard features on these two top variants. Lane Departure Warning, Blind spot Warning, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, also available for these two top variants is also shared with the MID spec 2.0L 2WD X-Trail.

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Intelligent Round View Monitor with Intelligent Moving Object Detection, another useful feature, is shared across all variants, as is TRACE Control (which is Nissan’s name for Torque Vectoring or the automatic braking of the inside wheels during cornering for better traction. In addition, the X-Trail also features Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) which brakes on a slipping wheel to transfer drive to the other side of the axle, and Hill Start Assist.

All variants have six airbags, except for the base variant which only has four. Similarly, all variants except the base variant have Motion Activate Power Tailgate, something we first saw in a Ford, some years ago.

With all the above improved features, it certainly makes the Nissan X-Trail more appealing. A spokesman for Edaran Tan Chong also noted that Nissan will not be continuing with the Teana, (Nissan’s D-Segment Sedan), and that the company will be paying more attention to the SUV segment, with hints that there could be a compact-sized SUV coming this way before long.

We took the Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Hybrid on a mountainous road, and also on long stretches of highway as part of an organized media drive to check out the overall handling and stability. When driven at regulation speeds, the X-Trail feels really quiet and is very stable. As the driver, you will get a sense of security from the excellent stability, and the ride is very comfortable for both driver and passengers. The suspension is set on

The Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Hybrid undergoing testing by media
The Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Hybrid undergoing testing by media

the slightly firm side of comfortable. The seats are rather large, and although it couldn’t really hold me securely, it would be a boon for larger-sized occupants. Body roll is minimal, thanks to large stabilizer bars, and braking is more than adequate, noting that both the front and rear discs are ventilated.

The CVT works really well in the X-Trail, providing optimum ratios all the time, and moving as quickly as possible to top gear to save fuel. For the hilly stretches, I moved the shift lever to ‘manual’ as that provided me with more control over the gears for a bit of spirited driving, but for ‘normal’ usage, it would be perfectly all right to maintain it in auto mode. More on the actual driving experience can be seen at: https://youtu.be/oLQbRy3LDZY

All things said and done, the Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Hybrid is actually Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility showcase in Malaysia, putting most of Nissan’s mobility features in one vehicle at one go, at an extremely affordable price too.

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Grantt Quadra 4T 10W50 Fully Synthetic Motorcycle Oil_MalaysiaUMW Grantt International Sdn Bhd has introduced its new flagship Quadra motorcycle oil, at the Quadra Track Day last week at the Elite Speedway Circuit. The new Quadra SAE 10W-50 4T Racing Fully Synthetic motorcycle oil is developed for ‘Performance First’, and is claimed to surpass the highest international standards with the use of cutting-edge technology and innovative formulations. This fully synthetic motorcycle lubricant is the latest addition to the Grantt Lubricants Quadra range, and the only fully synthetic variant of the six motorcycle oil products that are available.

UMW Grantt International is a wholly-owned subsidiary in the diversified UMW Group. Grantt lubricants are developed from ground up to meet the highest international standards. Stringent tests and analyses are conducted at its certified ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory. Grantt lubricants are produced in UMW’s ISO 9001 certified plant using state-of-the-art equipment, in Selangor.

The Grantt brand is derived from Grant Engineering Product (GEP), a registered trademark by UMW in USA many years ago that has been in the domestic as well international market. Grantt offers a range of engine oils for petrol and diesel powered passenger cars, motorcycles, Auto Transmission Fluid (ATF), as well as Industrial Oil and Grease.

Its products are made from premium-quality base oils and additives with proprietary formulation that promote engine cleanliness, fuel efficiency, wear protection and performance that meets the latest API standards.

 

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The outgoing GearUp range of child seats.

Kuala Lumpur, 13 May 2019 – Every year without fail, hundreds of thousands of cars are on the highways and trunk roads for the Hari Raya balik kampung season. And every year without fail, we will see, hear or read news about fatal road accidents during this period. These are unnecessary losses during a time when we should be celebrating, and not mourning the loss of loved ones. A large number of those on the road during this period are families with children, who also become needless statistics. Which is why Perodua is taking seriously its child car seat safety campaign initiative. More than 4 out of 10 cars on the road are Perodua cars and naturally they are very concerned with the accident numbers.

GU Child Seat - Infant The Perodua GearUp Child Seat for ToddlerBecause of this, Perodua is stepping up its child car safety initiative ahead of the mandatory usage of child seats in vehicles starting in 2020. In order to encourage more Perodua owners who have young children to keep their children safe during the travel season, Perodua is offering its GearUp ISOFIX child car seats at promotional price of RM660 for the Infant seat and RM780 for the Toddler seat. These are discounted from the regular prices of RM785 and RM975 respectively. This offer is valid from now until 30 June 2019, and it is a small price to pay for the safety of your beloved child.

YBhg Datuk Ahmad Suhaimi Hashim, Perodua Auto Corporation Sdn Bhd Vice-President, also Perodua Safety Committee Chairman_Malaysia“The general lack of compliance by Malaysian motorists with regard to child car seat usage is frightening to say the least, as children are the most vulnerable occupants in a moving vehicle,” said Perodua Auto Corporation Sdn Bhd Vice-President Datuk Ahmad Suhaimi Hashim, who is also Chairman of the Perodua Safety Committee.

Perodua had in October 2017, launched long-term safety campaigns on the importance of using turn signals, wearing seat belts, not using mobile devices while driving, and also restraining children in child seats. They also launched the GearUp ISOFIX child car seats as part of the safety campaign. The Infant seat is designed for infants weighing up to 13 kg and is available in red or grey. The Toddler seat is for children weighing between 9 – 36 kg and is offered in red or black.

Perodua Gear Up Toddler ISOFIX Seat 2017Perodua will continue to run targeted educational, awareness and promotional campaigns throughout Ramadan on the importance of using child car seats, to spread the message before the balik kampung season.

“As a Malaysian carmaker, we feel it is our responsibility to educate our customers and the public on road safety. We understand that education is a long-term process, and we are committed to it,” added Datuk Suhaimi.

“Our friendly authorised sales and service advisors at your nearest Perodua outlet will only be too happy to explain the benefits of using the GearUp ISOFIX child car seats and how to correctly install them. This safety campaign is very important to us as we believe that safety is a must for everyone. Perodua will continue to work hard to elevate our safety standards for the benefit of our customers and the Malaysian public,” he said.

Perodua Myvi 1.5 L Engine, Malaysia 2017Additionally, Perodua is also running an after-sales campaign which offers 50% off labour charges when you spend RM170 and above, before tax and discount, in one receipt. This offer is available at all authorised Perodua service centres nationwide on 14, 16, 21 and 23 May (1pm- 5pm), 27-31 May (8am-5pm) and 3 June (8am-5pm).

“Perodua takes this opportunity to wish all Muslims Selamat Berpuasa and to all Malaysians, please drive safely and carefully at all times,” said Datuk Suhaimi.

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For a limited time, new BMW and MINI vehicles purchased between now and 30 June 2019 will come with a one-year extension to Service + Repair Inclusive Programs for said vehicles. This offer now provides new owners six years unlimited mileage warranty with free scheduled service programs for all new BMW vehicles and five years unlimited mileage MINI Service Inclusive and five years unlimited mileage MINI Repair Inclusive.

The services available with the extended warranty programs is in accordance to the BMW Condition Based Service (CBS) status and includes service vehicle check, engine oil change, along with servicing for air filter, fuel filter, micro filter, spark plug and brake fluid.

BMW and MINI Malaysia Introduce 1-Year Extensions to Service + Repair Inclusive Programs for New Vehicles (4)_MalaysiaThis warranty extension offer is available for all new purchases of BMW and MINI vehicles registered within the promotion period (until 30 June 2019). The MINI five years unlimited mileage MINI Service Inclusive and five years unlimited mileage MINI Repair Inclusive Programs are also applicable for fleet packages, duty-exempted vehicles, the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program and the Returning Expert Program (REP) customers.

“Customers are at the heart of what we do at BMW Group Malaysia, from best-in-class ownership experience to first-class services. In the spirit of celebration in the coming festive period, we are thrilled to extend these exclusive programs to our loyal BMW and MINI customers and deliver the complete Premium Ownership Experience,” Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia, Mr. Harald Hoelzl said.

BMW and MINI Malaysia Introduce 1-Year Extensions to Service + Repair Inclusive Programs for New Vehicles_MalaysiaFurther, new BMW iPerformance vehicle owners will get the BMW i AC Fast Charging Cable and BMW ChargeNow card during the BMW ChargeNow Promo period that is happening concurrently. The ChargeNow card allows access to partner charging stations like ChargEV by Malaysian Green Technology Corporation. With the BMW ChargeNow service, you can enjoy 24/7 support and access to all ChargEV charging locations that curently total more than 270 charging facilities nationwide.

Additionally, new BMW 740Le and BMW X5 xDrive40e owners will also enjoy a complimentary BMW i Wallbox Plus and BMW i AC Fast Charging Cable with the BMW i Wallbox Promo.

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Volvo Cars_Three Point Safety Belt_Since 1959_Volvo Car MalaysiaVolvo Cars is synonymous with safety and despite the other car marques taking on the safety aspect in a big way as well, Volvo continues to go above and beyond what is naturally expected of them, as in the case of the three-point safety belt. The three-point safety belt is now 60 years old, and in conjunction with the anniversary of this technological innovation (back then), and the approaching Hari Raya festive season, Volvo Car Malaysia is initiating the #SafeDrive road safety campaign in line with the brand’s corporate mantra.

Modern cars are now equipped with a whole host of safety features which normally appear as acronyms – VSC, ESP, TCS, TVC, EBD, BA, ABS, SIPS, SRS, HSA, LKA, AEB, etc. But no matter how sophisticated and high tech they are, they are not effective when a bit of old technology isn’t applied.

Safe Drive With Volvo_Nalin Jain_Volvo Car Malaysia_Road Safety_MIROS“All automotive safety technologies rely on the three-point safety belt as a reference point. Without the safety belt, any protective or preventive features in a car could become ineffective. The misconception that the public have is that airbags, crash structures, and active safety systems alone are enough to protect in-car occupants; this is of course, inaccurate,” explained Mr Nalin Jain, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia.

As an example, if you are involved in a frontal crash and you are not strapped to your seat by the safety belt, Newton’s first law of motion will guarantee that your body continues flying forwards as your car’s front is crumpling and coming to a stop. And if your car is a fairly modern one, you will be met with an airbag that is exploding into your face as you fly forwards. FYI, airbags blow out of their case at around 320 km/h (imagine if you had your phone in between an exploding bag and your face).

But in an example of a non-collision event, a car with AEB (autonomous emergency braking) can suddenly come to a halt and send your face to meet the windscreen.

Volvo_Seat Belt_Nil BohlinsThis is where the three-point safety belt helps you; it restrains your forward momentum so that you don’t get too intimate with the airbag, or the steering wheel, or windscreen. The three-point safety belt was invented in 1959 by Volvo engineer, Nils Bohlin, and became the single most important safety innovation ever introduced in cars. And because Volvo Cars knew of its significance, it did the altruistic thing of waiving its patent rights and gave the safety belt away to every car manufacturer. Based on internal data collected by Volvo Cars since the 1960s, it is estimated that the three-point safety belt has saved more than a million lives.

Safe Drive With Volvo event_Volvo Car Malaysia_Nalin Jain“Volvo is continually introducing many safety innovations, but it is high time that we get back to the basics – we will work closely with the Road Safety Department (JKJR) and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) to raise public awareness on the importance of using the three-point safety belt. I believe the increased use of safety belt by all car occupants, will help to reduce the number of road fatalities and serious injuries in the country,” said Mr Jain.

According to data gathered by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) in 2017, an average of 16 road fatalities is recorded daily in the month of Ramadan and Syawal, which is a really high number. One way to reduce this statistic is to ensure that everyone, including the rear passengers, is properly secured using the appropriate safety restraints and seats. Rear passengers who are unbelted run a higher risk of being thrown either out the windscreen or one of the windows.

Volvo's Accident Research TeamVolvo Cars didn’t just stop at the seat belt. It has actively collected crash data from actual accidents for more than 40 years. Recently, Volvo Cars announced Project EVA (Equal Vehicles for All) that will allow any car manufacturer to access its research data to build safer cars. This coincides firmly with Volvo Cars’ belief that safety should be for everyone.

Besides these, Volvo is also responsible for the rear-facing child seat, side impact protection system, whiplash protection, curtain airbags, blind spot information system, City Safety collision mitigation, and pedestrian detection.

The videos below are not by Volvo, but they drive home the point of the safety belt.

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Tan Chong Subaru Automotive Thailand_TCSAT_StaffTC Subaru Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Malaysia, is taking advance bookings at the end of May 2019 for the fifth generation Subaru Forester, ahead of its planned official launch in July. In Thailand, the new Forester was introduced by Motor Image at the Thailand International Motor Expo in December 2018 and at the Bangkok International Motor Show in March 2019 has received record bookings; it was launched in Taiwan (another market under Motor Image) in August 2018.

Subaru Forester_Off-road_DriveFurther, the new Forester is the first CKD (completely knocked down) Subaru to be assembled at the new Tan Chong Subaru Automotive Thailand plant. This will be the second model in Malaysia that uses the new Subaru Global Platform (SGP) and promises improved refinement and practicality. SGP is touted to have 50% less body roll, 40% better crash absorption, more responsive steering and a quieter and more stable ride. Although looking very similar to the current model, the new Forester has been reengineered, reimagined and redesigned with a host of enhanced features for better handling and usability.

Subaru Forester EyeSightThis will also be the second Subaru model to be sold in Malaysia to feature the EyeSight driving assistance technology, the first being the fully imported Outback; the Forester will however, be the first ASEAN-assembled model with EyeSight.

In celebration of the new Forester, the first 50 customers in Malaysia to buy one will get an all-expenses paid trip to Bangkok in December, to visit the assembly plant. The new Forester customers will get an exclusive tour that will show off the robots and machinery used to ensure high quality and zero defects, and that every vehicle produced here is safe, reliable and comfortable. One of the key features of the plant is the test track built to assess the condition of every car that rolls off the assembly line.

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