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More than two years after making its debut in Malaysia, the 718 Cayman has now been treated to a sporty new option package with the introduction of the new 718 Cayman SportDesign Series by Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP). 

The series is available exclusively to 15 limited units, with 5 available in each of the following attractive exterior colours: Racing Yellow, Guards Red, and Carrara White Metallic. Furthermore, the extensive list of options provided as standard includes a number of features designed to immerse the driver and passenger in the full Porsche experience and offers a competitive price advantage for interested buyers. The highly exclusive car will be available for viewing across all Porsche Centres simultaneously.

“The 718 Cayman SportDesign Series is aimed particularly at drivers who appreciate a vehicle that is suitable for everyday use but do not want to sacrifice sportiness,” said Christopher Hunter, (above) Chief Executive Officer of Sime Darby Auto Performance. 

Design
The 718 Cayman SportDesign Series stands out from the 718 model line not only in terms of performance, but also in its visual design. The result is a subtle carbon fibre design for an extra element of individualisation. The new SportDesign Series also enhances the overall appearance, complemented by the SportDesign Package which has a unique front end with a newly designed front spoiler and rear apron. The contrasting black accents on the door handles and the centrally positioned black tailpipes from the standard sports exhaust system gives the SportDesign Series its contrasting sporty appearance.

LED main headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+) helps to ensure optimum visibility without hindering other road users. At the rear, the three-dimensional design of the taillights incorporating four-spot brake lights leaves a lasting impression. The vehicle rolls on the 20-inch wheels are available in either the Carrera S or Carrera Sport Wheel design. A forged one-piece alloy wheel in high gloss black completes the side view.

Interior
The accented colour of the exterior colour scheme, combined with the carbon decorative and black leather interior package makes the 718 Cayman SportDesign Series even more visually succinct. For an even greater driving experience, the car is equipped with 14-way power seats that include comfort memory foam for the driver and front passenger. To further complement the luxurious interior, a Bose Surround Sound System comes standard with 10 loudspeakers, offers a total output of 505 watts, and provides a sophisticated audio experience of the highest calibre.

Performance
For the ambitious drivers, the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is fitted as standard. This lowers the body of the 718 Cayman SportDesign by 10mm and offers for a sportier chassis tuning for greater agility. To further enhance vehicle performance, the Sport Chrono Package and PDK, the 718 Cayman SportDesign Series is able to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just under four seconds.

The 718 Cayman SportDesign Series is priced at RM625,000 and exclusively limited to only 15 units. As with all vehicles sold by Sime Darby Auto Performance, it comes with a four-year warranty and free maintenance package for peace-of-mind ownership. The stated price includes all applicable duties, except registration fee, road tax and insurance. Specifications and prices are subject to change without prior notice.


718 Cayman: combined fuel consumption 7.0 l/100 km, urban 9.1 l/100 km, non-urban 5.8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions 160 g/km

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), the distributor of Toyota vehicles in Malaysia has announced that its newly launched 2019 Toyota Camry has been awarded with a full 5-star rating at the recent New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) crash test result.

The All New Camry which was launched December last year in Malaysia, received 49.04 points for the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 22.68 points for Child Occupant Protection (COP) and 19.75 point for Safety Assist Technologies (SATs) assessments. With the Camry scoring in all aspects including effective breaking avoidance, seat belt reminders, blind spot technology and advance safety assist technologies, it received 5-Star rating with an overall score of 91.47 points.

Completely redesigned for the 8th generation since it was first introduced for the Malaysian market in the early 1990s, the All New Toyota Camry is available in the 2.5V variant.  It is featured with advanced Toyota Safety Sense such as Pre-collision System, Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Steering Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) as well as Automatic High Beam (AHB). The styling of the Camry is more futuristic and expressive. Using the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, the company had taken a new approach in designing, engineering and developing a Camry that has very responsive handling, tougher vehicle body and other world-class features that provide peace of mind, as well as the pleasure of driving.

The announcement was made at the launching ceremony of the ASEAN NCAP Labelling Compliance Guideline 2019 for Malaysia by Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail, Minister of Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP).

It will become mandatory for manufacturers to display the ASEAN NCAP rating label on their vehicles on sale starting from 1st March 2020, to ensure that consumers are well aware of the NCAP ratings of the vehicle they want to purchase.

And here’s an interesting video on the evolution of the Camry’s crash safety from 2002 to 2018…

For more information and details results if the ASEAN NCAP, visit www.aseancap.org.

Customers who require more information on All New Toyota Camry and other Toyota models can log on to toyota.com.my or visit the nearest Toyota showrooms. For further assistance, call Toyota Freephone line 1-800-8-TOYOTA (869682).

To celebrate the launch of the first-ever 2019 Lexus UX, a luxury compact crossover engineered for the city, Lexus partnered with designer John Elliott to create the “Sole of the UX” — custom tires inspired by his John Elliott x Nike AF1 shoe. The tires reimagine the classic silhouette of Elliott’s sneaker, embodying the spirit of clean, purposeful, and modern design. Tires that, like the crossover itself, are inspired by and designed for the city.

Revealed at Elliott’s New York Fashion Week after-party on February 9, 2019, the collaboration features an all-white UX with custom tire details inspired by Elliott’s design, including white on white layers, double-stitched leather and a stepped metal air valve evocative of his stacked metal lace tip. The first-ever UX was crafted for the city and the “modern urban explorer” — those seeking a fresh, contemporary and dynamic take on luxury driving.

“The first-ever Lexus UX was engineered and designed for the city,” said Lisa Materazzo, Lexus Vice President of Marketing“We wanted to push that concept even further by creating the ultimate homage to urban style: tires inspired by classic, street-style sneakers.”

“We were excited to merge the streetwear narrative and design cues of our Air Force 1 with a brand like Lexus. We’re thankful they’ve allowed us to use this moment to celebrate the arts and to bring extra energy to our take on a classic,” said John Elliott. “It’s fun to partner with brands that typically live outside the fashion community because it allows us to evolve and continue to push our own boundaries.”

At the event, Elliott showcased unique iterations of the John Elliott x Nike AF1 by artists Actual Source, Hassan Rahim, Matt McCormick, and Yung Jake — all pioneers in their respective fields. Using the John Elliott x Nike AF1 as their canvases, these one-of-a-kind custom sneakers were auctioned off at the event with all proceeds benefiting Inner-City Arts, an organization based in downtown Los Angeles with a mission to provide access to arts education for LA’s most underserved youth. The Lexus UX was displayed alongside four artists’ renditions of the John Elliott x Nike AF1, a nod to the spirit of collaboration.

Got plans this weekend? Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced a nationwide Chinese New Year Open House at all its authorized dealerships. The Chinese New Year nationwide open house will take place on Saturday 16th February, from 11am till 5pm at all authorized Volkswagen dealerships in the country. Visitors will enjoy ongoing CNY savings up to RM20,000 and Volkswagen owners can take advantage of ongoing aftersales offers.

At the open house event, there will be food, “Yee Sang” and mini activities for the whole family. Find out more about your favourite Volkswagen models, get up close and test drive these models. Volkswagen owners will receive a free battery check and if a battery change is recommended, enjoy 20% discount on new batteries starting from RM365 depending on model. Promotion ends 28th February. Additionally, there is also a tyre promotion where Continental tyres are available from as low as RM184 and comes with free installation, balancing and alignment.

All Volkswagen models come with 3 years’ free maintenance, 5 years’ manufacturer’s warranty and 5 years’ roadside assistance. For more information, visit https://www.volkswagen.com.my/volkswagen-events .

CRT Community Charity Initiatives’ latest monthly feeding programme in the Masjid India area of KL, was held on 2nd Feb 2019. This street feeding idea was mooted with the help of Rukshan Munesinghe, the Director of My Classic Cars, Malaysia as part of its quarterly feeding initiative to give back to the less fortunate with a sumptuous meal.

Christopher Ravin, Founder of CCI says, “One way of sharing our joy is helping those in need sincerely as nowadays less and less NGO’s are providing feeding to the homeless.” CRT Community Charity Initiatives Berhad (CCI), is privately run welfare foundation, which was set up in 2005 by Christopher Ravin and family, with the objective of carrying out charitable initiatives in Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand & India for the homeless and the needy.

Besides feeding initiatives they provide medical aid, education scholarships, build ashrams, animal welfare, regular feeding programs for Orang Asli and for Tamil school children, home rental aid for elderly folks, donations for various charitable organisations.

“We have been carrying out our initiatives quietly for 2 decades, initially we were financially supporting various charitable organisations, up till the point we realised their administrative fee was too high and only a very small portion was allocated for the needy. In addition we got deceived along the way, which was why CRT Community Charity Initiatives Berhad was formed to carry out our own initiatives.”CCI.

“The reason we invited the media is because we wanted to highlight that there has been a significant drop in feeding programmes by various NGO’s since June 2018 and our aim is to encourage those blessed with good fortune and the younger generation to extend aid to the needy. For further information please refer to www.ccinitiatives.org.” said Chris Ravin.

MY Classic Cars (MCC), is a club with members who are passionate about classic cars and is actively involved in organising prestigious classic car shows and offering classic cars for rental and the use as props in TV & Film productions. For further information on the MCC please refer to www.my-classiccars.com

BMW Authorised Dealers are now offering BMW Engine Oil Service Packages on e-commerce platform Lazada, to provide customers with easier access to Original BMW Engine Oil and Service as part of the initiative to further enhance the BMW premium ownership experience.

Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director for BMW Group Malaysia (below) said, “In our pursuit to increase the sheer pleasure of a BMW ownership experience, we are excited to be partnering with the leading e-commerce platforms in the country, to make Original BMW Engine Oil and Service more readily available to BMW owners. This marks the first offering by BMW Authorised Dealers after-sales on an e-commerce platform, which enables BMW owners to enjoy peace of mind ownership experience from wherever they are, be it on their computer, laptop, or smartphones.”

Stefan Sloboda, Head of Aftersales, BMW Malaysia added that “With the participation of participating dealers, we are able to ensure continuous optimal performance, efficiency, and protection for our customers’ engines, while delivering Sheer Driving Pleasure through BMW’s top-quality maintenance.” The Engine Oil Service Packages are offered from RM450 onwards, for specific models of the BMW 3 Series (E46 and E90) and BMW 5 Series (E60). The packages include Original BMW Engine Oil, BMW Oil Filter and labour.

For a peace of mind ownership experience, owners can utilise their BMW Engine Oil Service Packages via three easy steps:

  • Purchase the BMW Oil Change Service via any of the participating dealers on Lazada.
  • The BMW authorised dealer will call owners within one business day to schedule an appointment.
  • Drive in on the day of appointment for the BMW Oil Change Service.

The Packages are valid with participating BMW Authorised Dealers including (web links –>) Auto Bavaria Glenmarie, Auto Bavaria Johor Bahru, Auto Bavaria Kuala Lumpur, Auto Bavaria Penang, Auto Bavaria Sungai Besi, Ingress Auto Damansara, Lee Motors Auto Care: Alor Setar, Seong Hoe Premium Motors Melaka, Tian Siang Premium Auto: Butterworth, Tian Siang Premium Auto: Ipoh and Wearnes Autohaus Tebrau.

Hyundai Motor Company has been recognized for its cutting-edge vehicle design at the world-renowned iF Design Award 2019 for the fifth straight year. The Palisade and Le Fil Rouge concept vehicle each won the Automobiles/Vehicles category at the eminent competition in the global automotive industry.

Hyundai’s record streak this year marks another milestone for the company, which continues to make strides in making premium cars affordable and available for customers worldwide. The award acknowledged Hyundai’s new flagship SUV, Palisade — a premium three-row sports utility vehicle debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show last year.

Palisade (above) features ground breaking capabilities and technologies for all-road driving, safety and speed. Its bold architecture, including both the interior and exterior, is also designed for maximum comfort, roominess and relaxation. Another winner went to Hyundai’s Le Fil Rouge concept car, debuted at the Geneva Motor Show 2018.

The Le Fil Rouge (below) embodies a reinterpretation of Hyundai’s sporty design spirit that was first featured in the 1974 Hyundai Coupe Concept. Exemplifying “sensuous sportiness,” the vehicle harmonizes the four fundamental design elements of proportion, architecture, styling and technology, and simultaneously combines beauty and function.

For more than 64 years, the iF Design Award has been recognized as a symbol of excellence by design professionals around the world. Organized by iF International Forum Design GmbH in Hanover — the world’s oldest independent design institution — the prestigious prize is bestowed upon top designers spanning various disciplines and categories. In 2019, companies from 50 countries participated in the event with 6,400 product submissions, which were judged by a jury of 67 international design experts.

The Perodua Myvi has achieved another milestone, with over 100,000 units of the third-generation model already on the road as of today. “We are glad to announce that since the third-generation Perodua Myvi’s launch in November 2017, we have delivered over 100,000 of them to happy customers – that’s an average of over 1,560 units a week,” Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director, Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin said.

He added that customer feedback has been largely positive, with many of them liking the Myvi’s stylish looks, practicality, ease to drive, low running costs thanks to its frugality and economical maintenance, generous space despite its compact size, plus advanced features usually only found in more premium cars.

“The Perodua Myvi is by far the most successful model in our history. The original Myvi launched in 2005 into a market then dominated by sedans. By 2013 it had overtaken the Kancil’s all-time sales (708,000 units from 1994 to 2009) and to date, we have sold nearly 1.1 million Myvis altogether,” said Dato’ Dr Zahari. Orders for the third-generation Myvi have reached a cumulative 150,000, and Perodua continues to work hard to fulfil those orders as properly and promptly as it can.

“We thank all Malaysians for welcoming the Myvi into your homes with open arms – it really encourages and motivates us to keep improving so we can serve you better. At Perodua, we never forget that we are a People First company,” Dato’ Dr Zahari added.

Perodua closed 2018 with a record 227,243 cars sold, making it Malaysia’s leading carmaker for the 13th consecutive year. The company has sold nearly 3.5 million cars since 1994.

Hyundai Motor has announced its customized i30 Fastback N will be the Official Safety Car of the 32nd season of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). The i30 Fastback N safety car unveiled recently stands out with a livery derived from Hyundai’s i20 World Rally Championship (WRC) car. This activity is part of Hyundai’s new partnership with WorldSBK, announced in September of last year.

The i30 Fastback N Safety Car will make its public debut in Australia at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit from February 22 to 24. The full fleet of official cars will be released at Spain’s Motorland Aragón, which will take place on April 5 to 7. Hyundai’s fleet, ranging from the i30 N to the Kona and Tucson SUV models, will be used in various capacities such as providing race direction or transporting medical personnel.

Since the announcement of N brand at the Frankfurt Motorshow in 2015, Hyundai has taken part in numerous motorsport events, including the World Rally Championships, Nürburgring 24 Hours and WTCR. Not only has the N brand performed well in the highest intensity competitions, but it has also proved a success among adrenaline-seeking customers, with its production of the i30 N, Veloster N, and most recently, the i30 Fastback N. The Hyundai N brand delivers high-performance vehicles that are fun to drive, with everyday usability and track capability.

The i30 Fastback N, Hyundai’s third high-performance N vehicle, debuted at the Paris Motor Show in October 2018. It is the first five-door coupe in the C segment and unique in its class. With a combination of sophisticated, elegant design, exhilarating performance and fun-to-drive features, the i30 Fastback N is an everyday sports car that’s as thrilling on the road as it is on the racetrack. Equipped with signature N Corner Carving Differential for maximum feeling, the i30 Fastback N is the perfect vehicle to be driven both on and off the racetrack.

“Building the WorldSBK Safety Car has been a very interesting project for us. It is not a race car but will spend most of its life on the race track. Since the i30 Fastback N is born capable, we didn’t need to make many modifications for it to do its job. The i30 Fastback N Safety Car is the most elegant safety car yet it will safeguard the world’s fastest production-based motorbikes. It is a true display of its duality character,” said Thomas Schemera, Executive Vice President and Head of the Product Planning & Strategy Division at Hyundai Motor.

The design of i30 Fastback N Safety Car is inspired by Hyundai Motorsport. The livery designs of Hyundai Motorsport feature a color scheme that includes Performance Blue, Active Red, darker Hyundai Blue, and new this season, black. The graphic depicts the landscape of a mountainous WRC race territory, represented in digital imagery, distorted by the high speed of the vehicle as it passes. Decreased resolution and pixelation create a feeling of rapid movement, which tears the landscape apart. The WRC version features a slightly more aggressive graphic with stones flying, emphasizing the range of race surfaces in the series, including gravel and tarmac, snow and ice. The WTCR version emphasizes its fast road based nature, with two separate color schemes for each team. For WorldSBK, the Hyundai Blue has been replaced with white to clearly distinguish the i30 Fastback N from race cars.

The modification of the i30 Fastback N Safety Car was mainly led by Hyundai Motorsport Customer Racing and limited to only the essential parts of its duty. For example, the rear light bar is sleek and positioned far back to help improve the Safety Car’s aerodynamics and provide better visibility to the riders who follow it. Sabelt bucket seats deliver better hold for the driver and the doctor. In the WorldSBK, the doctor is always seated next to the Safety Driver for first aid purposes and safety reasons. Active Red and Hyundai Blue colored 19-inch forged Braid wheels boast Hyundai WRC car’s heritage. The tailor-made Pirelli P Zero tires and Pagid brake pads ensure it delivers track performance and stopping power.

At the A-pillar of the i30 Fastback N Safety Car, the URL address of the newly launched Hyundai N independent website is placed. The history, models, motorsport information and more can be found at the new Hyundai N website, Hyundai-N.com. Placing the URL address at the A-pillar is another long heritage of Hyundai Motorsport vehicles.

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.

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