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A Date with the Toyota Vios (Car Review) to Sapore Italian, Spanish-Mediterranean Restaurant, Ampang

Tim Chew

[Car and Restaurant Review]   Beatrice and I decided to head over to Sapore in Ampang from Kota Damansara one sunny Saturday afternoon. With us was the latest (3rd generation) Toyota Vios which the nice folks at Toyota Malaysia passed to me to try for a couple of days. Since being introduced in 2003, the Toyota Vios has been the best-selling non-national model in Malaysia for 11 years. More than 100,000 units of the 3rd generation Toyota Vios have been sold since 2013, as customers prefer its combination of spaciousness, good fuel economy, a comfortable ride and high quality. The … Continue reading A Date with the Toyota Vios (Car Review) to Sapore Italian, Spanish-Mediterranean Restaurant, Ampang

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Ferrari 812 Superfast Distributed by Naza Italia Unveiled in Malaysia (2017)

Tim Chew

[Automotive News]    NAZA Italia, official importer and distributor of the Ferrari brand in Malaysia, unveiled the Ferrari 812 Superfast at a launch held at Zebra Square Kuala Lumpur on 24 August 2017. The Ferrari 812 Superfast is the brand’s newest supercar in a long line of front-engined V12s and was first launched at the International Premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show in March of this year. Present at the Ferrari 812 Superfast media premiere in Kuala Lumpur were Datuk Wira Hj SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive Chairman of NAZA World Group of Companies and Mr. … Continue reading Ferrari 812 Superfast Distributed by Naza Italia Unveiled in Malaysia (2017)

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Honda Launches the 5th Generation Honda CR-V in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Automotive News]   Honda Malaysia launched the all new 5th Generation Honda CR-V on 12 July 2017, debuting an exciting new SUV with class-leading features, stylish exterior and interior, advanced powertrain and advanced safety technology. Since the CR-V’s global debut in 1995, Honda have racked up sales of over 8.7 million* units sold worldwide. In Malaysia, the CR-V made history by being the first vehicle to roll out of Honda Malaysia’s plant in Melaka in 2003. The CR-V has a total of more than 68,000 units sold locally and sales of the 4th Generation CR-V which was launched in 2013 … Continue reading Honda Launches the 5th Generation Honda CR-V in Malaysia

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Ford Expands Ranger Lineup with the Launch of the New Ranger FX4 in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Automotive News]   The Ford Ranger is renowned globally as one of the toughest and most capable pickup trucks in the market, with its distinctive looks, and a platform that combines smart technology and sheer capability. Its iconic designs make it instantly recognisable on the roads, and many roam the rural states of Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysia as well as urban jungles in the Peninsula, used for its functionality and reliability. Sime Darby Auto Connexion, the official distributor of Ford automobiles in Malaysia, launched the new Ford Ranger FX4 on 20 April 2017, bringing a tough and sporty new look and … Continue reading Ford Expands Ranger Lineup with the Launch of the New Ranger FX4 in Malaysia

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Honda Malaysia Launches New (2017) Honda Jazz and Honda Jazz Sport Hybrid

Tim Chew

[Automotive News]   Honda Malaysia launched the new Honda Jazz (2017) and Jazz Sport Hybrid on 6 June 2017, making Malaysia the only market outside Japan to have access to Honda’s advanced Sport Hybrid i-DCD system. The new Jazz Hybrid is the only Sport Hybrid in Malaysia that is priced below RM90,000 and will be delivered to customers from end July 2017 onwards while the petrol variant is already available. The New Jazz Hybrid is equipped with a new 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC engine combining 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with Integrated High Power Motor to promote acceleration for a sportier … Continue reading Honda Malaysia Launches New (2017) Honda Jazz and Honda Jazz Sport Hybrid

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Honda Opens Bookings for the All-New 5th Generation (2017) CR-V Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)

Tim Chew

[Automotive News]   The Honda CR-V has been one of the most popular SUVs in Malaysia and many a fanboy would be thrilled to hear that Honda’s All-New 5th Generation Honda CR-V Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) is available for early bookings from today onwards in Malaysia, and will be revealed at all 91 Honda showrooms nationwide soon. The All-New Honda CR-V has been completely redesigned and reengineered with heightened attention to detail, bringing to the Malaysia market a premium SUV with a multitude of advanced features. The result is a culmination of both style and practicality in an SUV that raises the … Continue reading Honda Opens Bookings for the All-New 5th Generation (2017) CR-V Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)

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Honda Malaysia Launches the New 2017 Honda City

Tim Chew

[Automotive News]   Honda Malaysia launched the new Honda City (2017) in Malaysia on 2 March 2017 with one of the most popular B-segment cars in the country now equipped with more C-segment features. Since the launch of the 4th generation Honda City in March 2014, the City has been the leader in the “B-segment Sedan” category with more than 100,000 units on Malaysian roads. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Katsuto Hayashi said, “The new City comes with a lot of value-added features without price increase and I am proud to have … Continue reading Honda Malaysia Launches the New 2017 Honda City

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Jaguar F-PACE Performance SUV Launched in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Automotive News]   Jaguar Land Rover (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has launched the All-New Jaguar F-PACE performance SUV in Malaysia on 30 November 2016. The company is offering two variants of the new premium SUV – Prestige and R-Sport, both equipped with a 340PS 3.0-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine from the F-TYPE mated to an eight-speed electronic automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential Shift™.  This allows the All-New F-PACE to accelerate from 0-100kph in just 5.8 seconds before reaching an electronically-limited top speed of 250kph. The black Pack R-Sport option comes with gloss black radiator grille and surrounds, body colour door claddings … Continue reading Jaguar F-PACE Performance SUV Launched in Malaysia