Isuzu Malaysia launches the newly facelifted and refreshed D-Max for the Malaysian market

 

Yesterday evening, Isuzu Malaysia launched the facelifted and refreshed 2024 third generation Isuzu D-Max pickup truck. Coming with a refreshed front end with a new grille, lights, bumper, new rear lights and a larger infotainment screen as well as other interior refreshments, the new D-Max looks like it is more comfortable and car-like inside and looks like it can take on the elements from the outside. Like it always has. The D-Max has always been a favourite here among the pickup truck crowd (even with me) and with the refreshed looks as well as features, it should be welcomed here.

Sunmaju adds another 2 UD Trucks to their fleet - This time it is the latest Euro 5 Quester

Sunmaju Sdn Bhd (Sunmaju), has purchased 2 units of the UD Quester in its latest Euro 5 variant. A commercial fuels reseller, Sunmaju is moving towards better environmental sustainability by being the first company in the petroleum industry here to operate UD Trucks’ latest Euro 5 prime movers. This happened in a recent handover ceremony in which the two heavy-duty Euro 5 UD Quester were handed over. Sunmaju had purchased through Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd’s (TCIE) Batu Caves dealership.

Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur introduces the new Aston Martin Vantage for the Malaysian market

Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur earlier today officially launched the new Aston Martin Vantage in Malaysia. This is latest generation of Aston Martin's sports car and it is the fastest Vantage to ever roll out of the Gaydon facilities to date. The new Vantage combines a finely-tuned front-engine with a race honed rear-wheel drive chassis to achieve what Aston Martin believes is the perfect balance of power and handling. Of course, this is until they come up with another Vantage a few years from now. But, aside from engine performance and handling, one must always consider the fact that sometimes, we want an Aston for how it looks and the new Vantage is a looker. .For a mere RM2,370 million with taxes, and a 3 year factory warranty which is able to be extended up to two decades, it could be a value buy, relatively speaking, of a lifetime.

MAN Truck & Bus at MCVE 2024 - Showcasing their full range of commercial vehicles from Truck, Bus to Van in Malaysia for the first time ever

MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MAN Malaysia) had come out full swing at this year's edition of the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo (MCVE) 2024. The European brand came with their full range of its products and services for the first time in Malaysia and shows their commitment in promoting the brand here. This is another milestone after the previous MCVE in 2022 where the brand had just gone on the push to make the brand move visible here than it has ever been before.

At MCVE 2024 -- CAM launches the CAM KINGO 6AT 15/18 Seat Van with Euro 5 standards

R&A Marketing sdn. bhd, a company under the Sendok Group, the official distributor of CAM and King Long minivans in Malaysia since 2010 has launched the CAM KINGO 6AT 15/18 seater van at MCVE2024.  It has an all new Italian JV 2.4l euro5 diesel engine 145ps and an all important flat torque from 1400-2400rpm of 400Nm. one of the first few to bring in the much cleaner Euro5 vans here, which means it brings cleaner engine tech and in line with engine technology in developed countries.

ZF Aftermarket has tailor-made aftermarket parts solutions for the South East Asian market - Featured at the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo (MCVE) 2024.

At the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo 2024, I attended a short press conference with the people at ZF Aftermarket, renowned for its comprehensive systems solutions. They have reintroduced us to the brand and had unveiled a series of innovation poised to raise the benchmark for the commercial vehicle industry. ZF as a group, which most of us know as probably the best automotive transmission manufacturer in the world also has a foot hold in aftermarket parts with brands like Sachs, TRW and Wabco. So together with this and  its strong legacy in e-mobility and digitalization, ZF Aftermarket has launched a much-anticipated suite of products, meticulously developed to meet the stringent requirements of commercial vehicles.

 

Foton Aumark S light duty truck in Euro 4 configuration and the JMC Viggus Pro White Series Euro 4 pickup truck launched at MCVE 2024 with news on the eAumark light EV truck

Angka-Tan Motor, distributors of Foton light trucks and JMC in Malaysia launched the Foton Aumark S Euro 4 and JMC Vigus Pro White Series 4x2 (Euro 4)  at the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo 2024 (MCVE) in keeping with MCVE 2024's theme for a greener and more sustainable Malaysian commercial vehicle landscape

The Sixth Instalment of the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo - MCVE 2024 (9-11 May), places the spotlight on ESG - MAN Truck & Bus, PETRONAS and More

Today, the 6th instalment of the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo (MCVE 2024) opened its doors at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) until the 11th of May 2024.  MCVE is the first and biggest commercial vehicle expo series ever held in Malaysia and it has been focusing on future transport solutions in the commercial vehicle industry since its inception. It is also the largest such exhibition in Southeast Asia and is something that I have been attending over the years without fail. The three-day exhibition was launched by YB Loke Siew Fook, the Malaysian Minister of Transport.

The All new Peugeot 408 makes it to Malaysia - Prices start at a very reasonable RM146,055!

This, to me, is a breath of fresh air. The all-new Peugeot 408 has been launched and it is actually something nice to look at and something with a dollop of heritage behind it. This comes after a slew of brand new car launches from brands that are essentially new and from start ups. It is Available in three variants - Allure, Premium and GT with prices starting from RM146,055, is proudly assembled in Malaysia from Stellantis Gurun, Kedah and looks darn good for a C segment crossover fastback car.

New BMW iX3 Final Edition launched in Malaysia - The ultimate send off for the current generation iX3 EV Sports Utility Vehicle

 BMW Malaysia has launched the New BMW iX3 Final Edition, which is the run off special edition for this generation's fully electric iX3 Sposts Activity Vehicle (SAV), which we know as SUV everywhere else in the car world. The special edition now comes with additional M Performance equipment in addition to the M Sport package making this premium all-electric SAV making this final version come with a whole lot of nice stuff for the money. Or RM299,800 onwards to be exact.

The New BMW iX3 Final Edition is built upon what BMW calls its ‘Impressive’ trim and  bumps it up to eleven by having the new M Performance equipment as standard, This features the M Performance Carbon Mirror Caps, M Performance Carbon Fibre Door Sill, M Performance Rear Spoiler, as well as the Adaptive M Suspension lifetime upgrade.

New Toyota Yaris G Limited launched for Malaysia - 600 Unit limited edition featuring Performance Upgrades and More

Last week, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) launched the Toyota Yaris G Limited. This latest addition to the Yaris lineup here in Malaysia offers improved performance upgrades, enhanced handling, and a stylish design. HOWEVER, the Toyota Yaris G Limited will be a limited run with only 600 units available and priced at RM99,600.00 (On the road, without insurance), with a  full 5-year unlimited mileage warranty for the vehicle. So if you are interested in a sharper handling, slightly more powerful Yaris with factory warranty, be quick about it.

Continental Tyres Launches High Performance Sporty new MaxContact MC7 Tyre which is design for those of us in the Asia Pacific region

Continental Tyres recently unveiled the new MaxContact MC7 tyre for the Malaysian market. This is Continental's sporty, high-performance tyre designed for urban landscapes and tailored to fulfill the needs of Asia Pacific (APAC) drivers - lots of humidity, rain, dust, etc. The new product follows up on the MC6 and is designed to deliver uplifting driving performance that improves everyday driving to the next level​ with the maximum control through precise steering and dynamic handling.