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A Date with the Nissan Navara – Black Series

Tim Chew

[Car Review]    I’ve honestly never done a review on a pickup before as I’ve always doubted whether I could handle the vehicle – with it being extra long, and wide, parking especially would be quite a challenge even with the rear sensors. It’s not that I’m a novice or driver lacking of confidence as I’ve driven and reviewed large vehicles including MPVs and SUVs before, just that I’ve witnessed on more than one occasion, pickups having difficulty parking in parking lots, especially the more cramped ones. So it wasn’t until the new Nissan Navara series came out with reverse … Continue reading A Date with the Nissan Navara – Black Series

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Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) Launches the New Nissan Serena 2.0L S-Hybrid (2018) in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Automotive News]   Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM), the sole distributor and assembler of Nissan vehicles in Malaysia, launched the All-New Nissan Serena 2.0L S-Hybrid on 14 May 2018 at 1 Utama Shopping Centre in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The All-New Nissan Serena S-Hybrid comes with a completely new design and sporty appearance, and is designed for greater comfort and space flexibility, while equipped with advanced safety features, and class-leading fuel economy. Two grades of the new Serena are available; the Premium Highway Star and Highway Star. Sales and Marketing Director of ETCM, Mr. Christopher Tan said: “In 2013, ETCM … Continue reading Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) Launches the New Nissan Serena 2.0L S-Hybrid (2018) in Malaysia

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Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.2L Launched in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Automotive News]    Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia, today launched the latest addition to the (immensely popular in Malaysia) Ranger line-up – the Ford Ranger Wi2ldtrak 2.2L – which is now available at all showrooms nationwide. The new Ford Ranger Wi2ldtrak 2.2L is priced at RM127,8881 (*RM133,8882 – for Sabah & Sarawak) inclusive of GST, on-the-road without insurance and for private registration, the new Ranger Wildtrak 2.2L gives Malaysian consumers an additional option in the renowned Ranger range of tough, capable and versatile pickup trucks at a lower pricepoint. “The Ranger continues to be … Continue reading Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.2L Launched in Malaysia

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Chinese New Year 2018 with the (6th Generation) Hyundai Elantra Sport 1.6 Turbo GDi

Tim Chew

[Automobiles]   Not too long ago, I got to play with the new Hyundai Elantra 2.0 Dynamic (which you can read about here – https://timchew.net/2018/01/03/a-date-with-the-6th-generation-hyundai-elantra-2-0/) which was a pretty decent C-segment offering from the Korean automaker. I was though, really very excited to test-drive the new Hyundai Elantra Sport over Chinese New Year even though I was staying in Kuala Lumpur and not heading outstation (who wants to sit in a 10 hour jam anyway?). The Hyundai Elantra Sport shares many features with the 2.0 Dynamic variant which I won’t repeat as you can read about them on my previous … Continue reading Chinese New Year 2018 with the (6th Generation) Hyundai Elantra Sport 1.6 Turbo GDi

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New Honda Odyssey with Honda SENSING Launched in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Automotive News]    Honda Malaysia launched the New Odyssey with Honda SENSING in Malaysia on 6 February in Setia Alam, Selangor. The New Odyssey is the third model after the CR-V and new Accord to be equipped with Honda SENSING, the award-winning safety feature of 2016 ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Award in the “Best Safety Technology” from a carmaker category.  The Honda SENSING (note that the Low Speed Follow is not equipped in the Accord with Honda SENSING/ new Odyssey) in the new Odyssey consists of six (6) features, which are divided into the two categories of Safety and Convenience & … Continue reading New Honda Odyssey with Honda SENSING Launched in Malaysia

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Volvo Launches the New CBU Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Automotive News]   Volvo Car Malaysia recently unveiled the long-awaited successor to its renowned XC range (Premium Mid-Sized SUV) with the introduction of the new Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine, fully imported from Sweden. The new model will replace the original XC60 which has sold nearly a million units globally and represents 30 per cent of Volvo’s total global sales. Built on the Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, the new XC60 will maintain the beautiful proportions of its larger sibling but comes with a more expressive design on both the exterior and interior. The new XC60 scored 98 per cent … Continue reading Volvo Launches the New CBU Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine in Malaysia

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A Date with the (6th Generation) Hyundai Elantra 2.0 Dynamic

Tim Chew

[Automotive]   Recently, the nice folks at Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) passed me their all-new 6th generation Elantra 2.0 Dynamic that was launched back in June 2017, to try out for a while. The Elantra achieved global cumulative sales of more than 10 million units since the introduction of the first generation in 1990. This time round, Mikasa and I went cafe hopping in the new Elantra 2.0 Dynamic to visit Kopenhagen Coffee in Mont Kiara as well as Bean Brothers in Sunway Damansara, to see why the Elantra is ranked among the top 10 best-selling models in the world. Hyundai … Continue reading A Date with the (6th Generation) Hyundai Elantra 2.0 Dynamic

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A Date with the Nissan Teana Nismo Performance Package

Tim Chew

[Automotive]   Finally got my hands on the Nissan Teana 2.5 XV (which is priced On-The-Road without insurance at RM169,056) with the NISMO Performance Package which was unveiled by Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) back in December 2016 at the launch a their ETCM Glenmarie 4S Centre which was graced by NISMO racing drivers, Tsugio Matsuda and Ronnie Quintarelli. The Nissan Teana NISMO Performance Package features accessories that are customized and tailored specifically for discerning Teana buyers in Malaysia.  The Nissan Teana NISMO Performance Package was designed to be a car that challenges the status quo and it is … Continue reading A Date with the Nissan Teana Nismo Performance Package