Attention to all BLINKs in Malaysia: BLACKPINK is finally ‘In Your Area’ where Kuala Lumpur will play host this weekend of 23rd and 24th February 2019 to the revolutionary Korean super girl group’s concert! The 2-day concerts are presented by KIA Motors, who announced the partnership with BLACKPINK for their 2019 World Tour earlier this month sending the K-Pop scene in Malaysia abuzz.
Kia Malaysia will also be showcasing a booth at the concert grounds where BLINKs can stand a chance to win exclusive BLACKPINK autographed CDs! All you need to do is show off your best BLACKPINK-inspired dance choreography or carpool karaoke skill to your favourite BLACKPINK songs, and post a video or photo of it on Facebook or Instagram with the official hashtag #MovewithKiaMalaysia to be noticed*! So BLINKs, only a limited few BLACKPINK autographed CDs are up for grabs – are you ready to practise your moves As If It’s Your Last and party like you’re Forever Young?
Malaysia’s own Alvin Chong is also set to make an appearance at the Kia booth on Sunday, 24th February 2019 from 3:00pm onwards before BLACKPINK’s performance starts. Fans attending the concert will get the opportunity to meet Alvin Chong in person for a photo or two. The partnership between Kia Motors Corporation and BLACKPINK marks the first of many K-pop collaborations to be announced in 2019 by the Korean automotive manufacturer aimed at establishing a closer connection to the younger generation through a new K-Pop-inspired outreach campaign. Follow @kia_onbeat Instagram account to be the first to hear about collaborative content between Kia and K-pop artists.
BLACKPINK 2019 World Tour [IN YOUR AREA] Kuala Lumpur will be held on 23rd and 24th February 2019 at Malawati Indoor Stadium, Kuala Lumpur.
The Ferrari Monza SP2 has been named the Most Beautiful Supercar of 2018 by a panel of expert judges at the 34th Paris Festival Automobile International. The prestigious award was presented at a ceremony at the city’s Hotel National des Invalides attended by over 600 guests, including many leading exponents of the automotive and journalism worlds.
The Ferrari Monza SP2, together with the Ferrari Monza SP1, is the forerunner of the new Icona concept inspired by the most evocative Ferrari competition cars of the 1950s. The Monza SP2 is the Prancing Horse’s modern reinterpretation of a gloriously timeless style paired with technologically advanced components and the highest performance possible thanks to the marque’s continuous research and innovation.
The Ferrari Style Centre’s designers crafted a design so pure and forms so elegantly minimalist, they could be described as a single pencil stroke. The extreme styling of the more recent Ferrari track cars has been bypassed in favour of exceptionally clean, spare lines. Never before has a car possessed such clear narrative power: this is a model born to deliver pure driving pleasure and fun behind the wheel. An experience that creates a totally symbiotic connection between man and car.
Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of KIA vehicles in Malaysia, today unveiled the new top-of-the-range GT-Line variant of their best-selling compact car, the youthful, stylish and fun-to-drive Picanto, for the Malaysian market. We’ve reviewed it in the past here, and below is the video we made about it during the official media drive…
“Following the successful launch of the Kia Picanto 1.2 EX model last year, Naza Kia Malaysia is thrilled to introduce a new sporty variant of the innovative A-segment car which has stolen the hearts of Malaysian road users. We are confident the Kia Picanto GT-Line will receive no less attention on the road with its extra stylish appeal and nimble performance,” said Dato’ Samson Anand George, Group CEO, Automotive Group, Naza Corporation Holdings Sdn Bhd.
The New Picanto GT-Line boasts new features designed to add a level of excitement to the Picanto line-up. Unique to the GT-Line variant are the new colour accents on the full body kit and Kia’s signature ‘tiger nose’ grille at the front to add to the aggressive stance. Perfecting the muscular expression are sporty-looking dual exhaust pipes at the rear of the GT-Line.
The New Picanto GT-Line is further fitted with 16-inch alloy wheels and pedals, LED daytime running lights and fog lamps, shark-fin antenna, and keyless entry. The large 7.0-inch floating touchscreen houses Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ ready functionality for full smartphone integration, suitable for the young and the young at heart.
The GT-Line is also equipped as standard with a sporty D-cut steering wheel, a rear-view parking camera, wireless smartphone charger and USB port. For maximum convenience, the GT-Line variant also comes equipped with Full Auto Temperature Control (FATC) a.k.a. Climate Control, which automatically maintains the set cabin temperature for a comfortable drive.
As a visual reference, here’s what the basic Picanto looks like…
The New Picanto is carefully crafted with top-notch safety features, featuring an Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) body construction and six standard airbags (dual front, side and curtain airbags). Active safety features are also included, such as standard-fit Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), to ensure stability under braking and cornering. On top of that, the innovative New Picanto GT-Line comes with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) – a key technology adopted to enhance safety in urban environments and Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) which prevents rolling back while on a slope when releasing the brakes.
“The New Picanto boasts class-leading cabin space, with more leg- and head-room than many others in the A-segment. Boot capacity is 255 litres (VDA) – the most of any car in its class – with 60:40 split-folding rear seats, which can fold flat to increase capacity to a whopping 1,010 litres in a compact urban car.” – Naza Kia.
The Picanto GT-Line is offered in Titanium Silver, Clear White and an exclusive Aurora Black Pearl colour. Available now from RM57,888 (on-the-road without insurance), the New Picanto GT-Line comes with five years warranty with unlimited mileage*. Visit your nearest authorised Kia showroom for more information.
Naza Corporation Holdings is a proud sponsor of the ‘Wheel, Walk & Fun Run’ organised by the Paralympic Council of Malaysia, which was held recently at the Malaysia Paralympic Sports Centre of Excellence Kampung Pandan. The event gathered close to 1,000 people from all walks of life for a national level commemoration in conjunction with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (above, with fan), who is also the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, was present to concurrently launch the ‘Tambah Emas’ Paralympic Council of Malaysia’s crowdfunding campaign together with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and President of the Paralympic Council of Malaysia, SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin. Apart from being an event sponsor, Naza Corporation Holdings also sponsored the grand lucky draw prize of a Vespa S125 scooter as an attraction to the crowd.
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated widely every year to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, who is also Group Executive Chairman & Group CEO of Naza Corporation Holdings commented on the sponsorship, “Part of Naza’s corporate social responsibility is the investment in community development. As a corporate citizen, we are proud to lend our support to the Paralympic Council of Malaysia in their endeavour to bring the para contingent and para sports to the next level. I also hope Malaysians will step forward and support the crowdfunding endeavour so that the Paralympic Council of Malaysia will be able to reach its objectives and chart the para contingent’s path to more gold medals and glory in the future.”
The ‘Tambah Emas’ crowdfunding is currently available on the mobile wallet app Boost and is aimed at financing the development of para sports from the grassroots level and prepare the national Paralympic team on their journey to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Out with the old, in with the new! As the new zodiac year approaches, those celebrating are busy making preparations and spring cleaning their homes; replacing old belongings with new ones as a symbol of starting the year afresh. In light of the festivities, the Naza Group is offering exciting value-add deals for Cars and Bikes so that customers can take this opportunity to replace their old with the new and usher in the Lunar New Year with good fortune and prosperity!
From now until 5th February 2019, patrons who visit Naza Automall, Petaling Jaya are entitled to spin ‘The Wheel of Prosperous Rewards’ with every purchase of a vehicle and stand a chance to win exclusive ownership bonuses for an enhanced driving experience. Prizes include dashboard cameras, car window tint, 10” DVD/CD player, petrol vouchers, ceramic paint protection coating and a mystery gift!
Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, is also offering a limited-time only 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage for all Kia models! On top of that, enjoy up to 5 years free maintenance service while the promotion lasts from now until 28th February 2019. But wait! More good fortunes await Kia customers as they have the option to redeem gold valued up to RM21,000 or enjoy cash rebates of up to RM31,000 with purchase of any Kia vehicle.
Nasim Sdn Bhd, official distributor of the Peugeot brand is offering free 3-year service for the Peugeot 3008 SUV for a limited time only from now until 28th February 2019. With the innovative car bagging the Malaysia Automotive Institute’s Car Of The Year 2018 title (below), it will definitely be the topic of conversation at your reunion dinner! Take this opportunity to test drive the 3008 SUV during the Peugeot Prosperity Drive from 12th-13th January 2019 at all Peugeot outlets nationwide, and better yet – enjoy a special rebate of RM9,000 on the spot by purchasing the car!
Recently introduced to Malaysian shores, the Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer is a family-friendly MPV with state-of-the-art safety features, perfect for the journey back to your hometown this Chinese New Year with your family. Available now until 28th February 2019, customers can enjoy 3 years free service with purchase of the MPV.
DS 5, the flagship DS Automobiles model embodies French luxury savoir-faire. Discerning customers with a taste for dynamic performance, high refinement and avant-garde styling will find the DS 5 perfect for a sophisticated ride home. Running from now until 28th February 2019, Naza Euro Motors is offering a low interest rate of only 0.88% in collaboration with Maybank and an additional 5-year free service with every purchase of the DS 5.
If you have always wanted to own a Vespa, now is the time as customers can enjoy a low interest rate of 6% per annum on top of an additional 1-year extended warranty from now until 31st March 2019, in collaboration with AEON Credit for purchase of any Vespa bike, excluding the Vespa 946. Grab this opportunity to ride the stylish and iconic Italian scooter freely around your hometown and become the talk of the town.
Or if you prefer the aggressive spirit of the Indian Motorcycle bikes: Harmony Fabulous, distributor of the legendary American brand is offering free 3-year service maintenance and 2-year warranty with unlimited mileage as well as a complementary RM3,888 voucher for purchases made during the Bobber Bonanza campaign. The campaign runs from now until 31st January and is applicable to all Indian Motorcycle models displayed.
Ducati Malaysia is also offering exclusive deals for selected Ducati models for one weekend only (26th to 27th January 2019). The Ducati models featured in the “CNY Balik Kampung Special” campaign include the Panigale V4S, Multistrada 1200 Enduro, Scrambler 1100 Sport, Hypermotard 939 and 959 Panigale Corse. This is your chance to own a powerful Ducati bike that is perfect for maneuvering through the ‘balik kampung’ traffic while enjoying rebates of up to RM8,000 or receive authentic Ducati merchandise!
The journey back home during the festivities will be a long one with the inevitable heavy traffic leading to the outskirts so might as well make the most out of it and travel in comfort and style!
