Honda Malaysia: Malaysian models not affected by recall
March 17, 2010
Petaling Jaya, 17 March 2010 – Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. clarifies that the recent recall related to possible defective vehicle stability assist (VSA) in Odyssey and Element 2007 YM and 2008 YM, does not concern units sold in Malaysia.
The recall was issued due to the lack of VSA modulator air tightness in the affected models. Possible reaction that could arise from this condition involves air suction into the modulator circuit, where air would gradually remain in the brake circuit. In more severe condition, the brake pedal free play would increase gradually, and braking distance would become longer. Read more
Honda Malaysia Introduces New CR-V
March 15, 2010
Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. has unveiled the new CR-V with a refreshing makeover. Designed for drivers with urban active lifestyles, males and females alike, the new CR-V has been meticulously upgraded to reveal the fun and functions of a sport utility vehicle. Read more
Renault Launches New Koleos 4×4 in Malaysia – French Finnesse Meets Japanese Powertrains
March 15, 2010
TC Euro Cars, the sole franchise distributor of Renault vehicles in Malaysia, introduced a new addition to the current line up of Renault models – the Koleos, Renault’s first ever crossover 4×4 vehicle. The Koleos boasts genuine 4×4 off-road capabilities, comfort of a saloon car, massive cabin that space is worthy of a compact MPV and benefits from the Renault-Nissan alliance. Read more
UMW Toyota Launches New Puchong Jaya Service Center Facility To Cater To Puchong And Neighboring Areas
March 5, 2010
Puchong, 05 March 2010 – UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd today announced the official opening of its new Puchong Jaya service centre, further expanding the company’s after-sales service in the Klang Valley.
With a total investment of RM24 million, the new Puchong Jaya service centre occupies a total built-up space of 12,140 square meters. The centre, equipped with the latest facilities to accommodate 40 service bays and 52 after-sales staff members, has a total capacity to service a total of 145 cars per day. Read more
Interior Designer Wins RM100,000 In Shell’s Weekly Cash Contest – 1 More Week Left
March 5, 2010
Shell has announced its eighth weekly grand prize winner from its Shell RM100,000 Cash Contest. Pn. Rosnita Binti Mustafar is a senior interior designer from Seremban and was in total disbelief when informed of her win. Having never won anything before, Pn Rosnita said she simply could not believe how lucky she was. Read more
‘(00) for Breakfast on NTV7 This Morning! – What’s your take on the Malaysian automotive industry?
March 4, 2010
Zerotohundred.com has been invited to set of ‘The Breakfast Show’ on NTV7 For This Morning at 9am. Hosted by the likes of Aishah Sinclair, Joanne De Rozario, Daphne Iking Will Quah and Nazrudin Habibur Rahman, the show offers insightful topics to empower the affluent generation of Malaysians. The program offers solutions, informs and entertains the modern Malaysian and is also a platform for Malaysians to voice out opinions, share ideas and experiences. And as such we have been invited to the set to share our opinions on the development of the automotive industry in Malaysia. Tune in to NTV7 in the morning at 9am to watch us go at it! Some of the topics? Hybrid cars and AP’s. This should be interesting.
Honda Malaysia Set To Introduce The Freed Compact MPV Soon !!
February 25, 2010
Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd is set to introduce a new addition to an already impressive local vehicle line-up. Set to make an appearance early in the second quarter of the year, the Honda Freed – a premium compact multipurpose vehicle, – will, according to Honda Malaysia, make it’s debut into an unrivalled market segment, initiated by Honda Malaysia to fulfill the market’s demand for more refined and urban compact MPVs.
The Freed will be imported from Indonesia and Honda highlights that the Freed will be made distinguishable from other local MPV’s by its unparalleled features that include an automatic sliding door and a flat-floor walk-through cabin among others. Read more
Dr M: “Lotus Racing Must Perform Well in Bahrain”
February 23, 2010
Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia’s formula one team, Lotus Racing, must perform well in Bahrain next month to maintain the Lotus image and brand.
He said he believed that the team had their own mission to do their level best as failure to deliver would tarnish the famous name that they carried. Read more
I Love F1 Dance Crew Search
February 9, 2010
In hand with this year’s Formula 1 PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix “I Love F1” campaign, the I Love F1 Dance Crew will be out and about starting tomorrow to look out for 500 lucky B-Boys that will join Sepang International Circuit in its F1 opening act. Read more
MotoGP Test: Test Riders Push the Limit on a Hot Session at Sepang International Circuit
February 4, 2010
Yesterday was the first day of the three day MotoGP testing here in Malaysia. The day started cool but later reached the low 40celcius at track side as the sun creeps up and heats the 5.543km long tarmac of the Sepang International Circuit.
Only five riders, Norihiko Fujiwara (Yamaha Factory), Wataru Yoshikawa (Yamaha Factory), Akiyoshi Kosuke (Repsol Honda Team), Nobui Aoki (Rizla Suzuki MotoGP) and Vitoriano Guaresch (Ducati Marlboro Team), will be on the “hot seat” today as it’s scheduled only for factory riders. Read more
