Spectacular Vios Challenge Season Finale crowns its inaugural Champions of 2018!
Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil, 25 March 2018 – The finale of the inaugural Vios Challenge continued to present nail-biting dramas as all three classes gave the crowds who numbered some 20,000 over the weekend lots of excitement. The Sporting Class kicked the racing activities off at 1pm with young Brendan Paul Anthony from Dream …
White Hot Qualifying at TGR’s Vios Challenge Season Finale 2018
Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil, 24 March 2018 – On a hot and sunny day in TPM, the on-track action during the Vios Challenge qualifying was equally sizzling, throwing up numerous surprises on the twisty street circuit. The action had to be delayed in the morning as circuit officials effected emergency repairs to a portion …
Toyota delivers C-HR to first 50 Malaysian buyers
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) delivered the first 50 units of the All New Toyota C-HR compact crossover to its customers at an event held at the Technology Park Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Also present at the ceremony was the Chief Engineer of the All New Toyota C-HR, Mr. Takatomo Suzuki. Speaking at the function, Mr. Ravindran …
Launched: 2018 VW Golf gang arrives Malaysia, lead by latest MK7.5R!
There’s a new R-Line Golf TSI, along with 3 other versions to be offered by VPCM and bookings have already begun for the VW Golf pack, which consists of the TSI Sportline, renowned GTI and the superstar 4WD Golf R, also known to the enthusiasts’ as the MK7.5R which makes up the entire partly new …
Team Eco Voyager University Malaysia takes 3rd place at Shell Eco-marathon 2018
Team Eco Voyager from University Malaysia place third in the Prototype – Hydrogen category and succeeded in breaking their previous mileage record by achieving an improved reading of 267 km/m3. The Shell Eco-marathon Asia, a key element of the Make the Future Singapore, is a student design-and-buildcompetition showcasing the region’s most energy-efficient cars. Shell Eco-marathon is about more than winning on the track. More importantly, the competition provides an invaluable experience for …
Launched: BMW’s front wheel drive X2 arrives Malaysia at RM320,800
The new X2 is also BMW’s newest addition to its line of Sports Activity Coupe’s, created to transform the Compact Premium segment, and here in Malaysia, it is introduced in sDrive20i M Sport suit The X2 sDrive20i is powered by a192hp / 280nm, 2L BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine which is forced fed via twin-scroll …
Review: 2018 Porsche Cayman S PDK (718)
A sense of pureness resonates through the entire cockpit as the engine is turned for the first time. That familiar uninsulated exhaust rasp prevails and pulsating notes from the rear of the 2 seater cabin hints at a huge boxer engine. It is not until the revs start to drop and stabilise at idle that …
NZ Wheels turns up the beat with Mercedes Benz Malaysia
NZ Wheels keeps the Urban Hunting spirit alive with the latest #MYUrbanHunting X Grow Up event, hosted at the NZ Wheels Bangsar Autohaus in the heart of the city. Mercedes-Benz authorized dealer group, NZ Wheels, together with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is committed to providing customers with a complete lifestyle experience in the form of the Urban …
Review: 2018 VW Beetle 1.2TSI Sport
I’ve learnt over the week, after spending some time with the modern icon to never judge a Beetle by its juice. People have called it soft, girly, queer and all but it is not until you make acquaintance with the bug, especially in its latest incarnation that you can begin to appreciate how special the …
It’s here in KL: BMW’s Concept 8 Series!
In conjunction with the BMW Luxury Excellence Pavilion, they’ve brought in a special specimen. Also for the very first time, not only in Malaysia but the entire South East Asia, BMW Malaysia revealed the super sexy BMW Concept 8 Series. “As the Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW Group AG, Harald Krüger said, …
Now Open: BMW Luxury Excellence Pavilion Malaysia at The Mandarin Oriental KL
Launched just minutes ago by BMW Malysia, the BMW Luxury Excellence Pavilion is a new brand presence and fascination for BMW luxury segment vehicles and proudly arrives Malaysia for the very first time. Mr. Han Sang Yun, Managing Director and CEO of BMW Group Malaysia said, “It is an absolute pleasure for us to be …
Porsche Malaysia presents the latest 2018 Cayenne S
The latest Cayenne is now in Malaysia, being presented more as a preview to what’s to arrive very soon via Sime Darby Auto Performance. This 3rd generation Porsche SUV will continue to serve as one of the company’s most lucrative produce and sees vast improvements over its predecessors. What’s New The new Cayenne is now …
Review: 2018 Mazda CX-5 2.2D 2WD
Cockpit: Seating position is great via the multi adjustable seats and steering wheel. Driver’s seat is electric with a full range of adjustments, while the passenger seat is pure manual and with no option for seating height. Rear seating is well planned and comfortable with more than decent leg and headroom for most adults. Built …
Vios Challenge Round 3 Day 2 Race Report – Medini City January 2018
After a massively dramatic start at yesterday’s Race 1, today’s Race 2 saw a more harmonious flag off with Wong Chin Eeg in Pole, Brendan Paul in 2nd and Kenneth Koh 3rd on the grid. Sporting Class Race 2 When the flag dropped, rookie Wong Chin Eeg made yet another great start as he leads …
Vios Challenge Round 3 Day 1 Race Report – Medini City January 2018
Medini City Johor experienced their first ever street race last Friday as the Vios Challenge by Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia toured the bay area venue in its 3rd instalment of their virgin season. The faster and wider circuit made for endless thrills and excitement with plenty of action in all three classes of the Vios …
