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Proton expands business in Kota Kinabalu

Proton has officially cut the ribbon to their new 3S centre in Kota Kinabalu. The new centre is run by Shirba Auto World Sdn Bhd and is the third Proton outlet to open in the city. Shirba Auto 3S centres spans a total of 2,259 square metres and has a capacity to fit 12 service bays, 6 service hoists, a comfortable customer lounge and even offers free WiFi. Proton’s efforts to encourage upgrading of all their facilities and to attract more dealerships has been a success so far. The brand now has

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Oct 21, 2019

Volvo Car Malaysia opens new 3S centre in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

There’s a new Volvo 3S centre in Malaysia and this time it is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The latest 3S centre will add to their list of 14 dealerships nationwide and will be run by their new dealer partner Sebangga Mitsinbo Sdn Bhd. The new 2-storey 3S centre spans 5,432 square-foot and is built to adhere to Volvo Car’s retail standard known as the Volvo Retail Experience (VRE). The facility is prepared to put the Volvo Car Lifestyle Collection and Accessories on show and ready to facilita

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Jul 30, 2020

Nissan heads to Kota Bharu, Kelantan with new 3S centre

Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) is expanding Nissan’s presence up in Kota Bharu, Kelantan with the opening of a brand new 3S centre. The new centre will be operated by ETCM’s newly appointed dealer Edaran Nuri Sdn Bhd. Like all new Nissan 3S centres, the latest Kota Bharu centre is built according to the new Nissan Retail Concept (NRC) guidelines so car owners and customers alike will feel the brand’s warmth and comfort. The new centre spans 12,260 square feet featuring a showroom floor that easil

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Aug 5, 2020

Ford Malaysia launches real-time e-Service appointment booking system

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford vehicles in Malaysia, announced their new online booking tool that allows Ford owners to make service appointments in real-time. The new real-time e-Service booking tool will allow Ford owners who are looking to service their vehicles to immediately check the service slot availability at their chosen dealership. All Ford owners have to do is log on to the Ford website and select the “Book a Service” tab. They are then required to se

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Jul 23, 2020

Proton to gradually reopen sales and service outlets from 5 May 2020

In light of the announcement made by the Prime Minister on Labour Day, Proton expects to reopen its sales and service outlets on 5 May 2020. However, it should be noted that this applies to outlets situated in green and yellow zones only, which will be based on requirements of all relevant authorities. All premises and personnel will be subjected to strict safety protocols guided by the National Security Council (NSC) of Malaysia to curb the spread of Covid-19. At the time of writing, there are

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May 4, 2020

WapCar Morning Insiders (Oct. 22, 2019)

Today is Tuesday, October. 22 Local News Proton expands business in Kota Kinabalu Proton has officially cut the ribbon to their new 3S centre in Kota Kinabalu. The new centre is run by Shirba Auto World Sdn Bhd and is the third Proton outlet to open in the city. Shirba Auto 3S centres spans a total of 2,259 square metres and has a capacity to fit 12 service bays, 6 service hoists, a comfortable customer lounge and even offers free WiFi. Mira Filzah wins a Nissan X-Trail Hybrid As the official ve

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Oct 22, 2019

Cycle & Carriage Bintang Malaysia resumes service centre operations

Cycle & Carriage Bintang, one of the authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers in Malaysia, has announced on Facebook that they have resumed service centre operations. This suggests that they have received approval from MITI to resume its service centre operations, like UMW Toyota Motor did. As stated in their post, they will be operating strictly on an appointment basis only, which means walk-in requests will not be entertained. For the list of the service centre locations, click here. To book an appoin

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Apr 22, 2020

Toyota opens new service centre in Pandamaran, Klang

Toyota owners in Klang can look forward to one more conveniently located service centre to go to for their vehicle maintenance. Operated by PS Otomobil (Bukit Tinggi) Sdn. Bhd., the new 19-bay service centre is located at PT 7420 Jalan Kim Chuan, Pandamaran, 42000 Klang. The facility is an extension of PS Otomobil’s showroom in Bukit Tinggi, which has been an authorized dealer for Toyota since 2015. Commending PS Otomobil on their commitment to provide Toyota customers with high quality aftersal

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Jul 30, 2019

New Proton 3S centre opens in Kuantan

Pesat Auto CTM Sdn Bhd (Pesat Auto) officially opened its new Proton 3S centre here today. It is the third dealer outlet to be opened in Kuantan which carries the company’s new corporate identity. Consisting of 6 bays, 4 hoists and a built-up area of 750 square meters, this new outlet with a total investment of RM2.3 million, is centrally located along the town’s main road. Pesat Auto is confident that this outlet will boost sales by about 30% and service throughput could possibly increase by 40

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Sep 13, 2019

Hap Seng Star resumes service centre operations

After ceasing operations to observe the movement control order implemented by the government, Hap Seng Star announces that their workshops are now back in operation. Hap Seng Star is one of many service centres that have received approval from MITI to resume operations just like Cycle and Carriage Bintang. On their Facebook page, Hap Seng announced that though they have started operations as of 23rd April, they will still be practicing crowd control during this time and will only accept services

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Apr 23, 2020

EON appoints MyTukar as new trade-in partner to improve customer experience

Used car online selling platform, MyTukar has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON) as an automobile trade-in partner. Through the partnership, MyTukar will facilitate the end-to-end trade-in process for EON’s customers via certified MyTukar inspectors performing vehicle inspections on-demand for its customers. EON, a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad, operates dealerships for several brands namely Proton, Mitsubishi, Audi, and Volkswagen, via EON, EON

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Mar 5, 2021

Sime Darby has a new service centre for cars that are out of warranty!

Sime Darby Auto Selection has opened its first-ever service centre for multi-brand vehicles in Glenmarie, Selangor. This is part of the company’s strategy to offer a new after-sales service alternative, at a price point competitive with independent workshops, for post-warranty vehicles. Meant to complement existing after-sales service of all car brands, owners with vehicles past their warranty period will be able to enjoy the same quality of service provided by brand-specific authorised service

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Dec 20, 2020

Kilang kerajang tembaga untuk bateri EV, SK Nexilis, dibina di KK, Sabah

Berikutan peningkatan permintaan bagi produk dengan jejak karbon rendah, SK Nexilis akan membina kilang luar negaranya yang pertama di Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Langkah ini diambil untuk meningkatkan kapasiti produksi mereka dalam penghasilan kerajang tembaga bagi sel bateri untuk kenderaan elektrik (EV). Kilang ini yang dijangka akan mula beroperasi pada tahun 2023 di Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park akan mampu menghasilkan 44,000 tan kerajang tembaga bagi bateri EV dalam masa setahun – melonjakkan

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Jan 29, 2021

Pusat 3S Nissan baru dibuka di Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) kini mengembangkan sayapnya dengan membuka Pusat 3S Nissan serba baru di Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Pusat baru ini akan dijalankan oleh pengedar ETCM baru, Edaran Nuri Sdn. Bhd. Sama seperti Pusat 3S Nissan lain yang baru, pusat di Kota Bharu ini dibina berdasarkan garis panduan Nissan Retail Concept (NRC) yang baru supaya pemilik kereta dan pelanggan boleh menikmati keselesaan dan kemesraan yang ditawarkan jenama popular ini. Pusat 3S serba baru ini berkeluasan 12,260 k

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Aug 8, 2020

Sanitise your Renault at the Renault service centre in PJ

In line with the government’s call for a new normal where sanitisation and disinfection is the norm, TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has introduced the special Renault Sanitisation Campaign. The service is a free complimentary sanitisation package available to all Renault owners who sends their cars to the Renault 4S Centre in Petaling Jaya for their scheduled service. The package will cover sanitisation of high-touch contact points, fogging of the cabin, and air-conditioner evaporator as well as disinfecti

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May 19, 2020

PDRM arrests Alza driver who assaulted Honda S660 driver until he lost 7 teeth

The Perodua Alza driver who beat up a Honda S660 driver with a metal pipe has been arrested in Kota Kinabalu at around 2 pm yesterday (March 31). Previously, it was reported that a fight between the Alza driver and the 21-year-old S660 driver ensued at a traffic light in Jalan Kolam, Kota Kinabalu where the victim reprimanded the suspect for not using his turn signals. Also read: KK JDM fans, a Honda S660 owner lost 7 teeth after assault by Alza driver As a result, the victim found himself missi

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Apr 1, 2021

Ford Malaysia lancar sistem tempahan temujanji servis kereta atas talian!

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), pengedar tunggal kenderaan Ford di Malaysia, mengumumkan aplikasi tempahan temu janji servis dalam talian yang baru. Pelanggan kini boleh menempah temu janji servis secara langsung. Aplikasi e-Service yang baru ini akan membolehkan pemilik Ford yang ingin melakukan servis penyelenggaraan kenderaan mereka untuk segera memeriksa kesediaan slot servis di wakil penjual pilihan mereka. Pemilik Ford hanya perlu melayari laman web Ford dan memilih tab "Pesan Perkhidmat

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Jul 26, 2020

Volvo Car Malaysia sold 1,950 cars in 2020, up 3% despite COVID-19

In a media event by Volvo Car Malaysia today, Mr. Nalin Jain, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia announced that VCM sold 1,950 cars in 2020, up 3% from 2019, which saw 1,833 cars sold. July was the best month for VCM last year with 286 units sold, 2020 also saw the launch of the Volvo S60 T8 PHEV in Malaysia, and the opening of a new Volvo 3S centre in Kota Kinabalu. For future plans, Mr. Nalin Jain said “We are going to introduce further sustainable product line up. It’s a huge line-up of

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Jan 13, 2021

More Proton X70s deployed to assist the Ministry of Health in Sabah

Proton handed over 8 units of the Proton X70 to the Ministry of Health (MOH) for use in Sabah. The vehicles will be used to assist in the Ministry’s logistics and surveillance efforts in the ongoing efforts to curb the Covid-19 pandemic. The handover was done at Fook Loi Corporation’s Proton 4S outlet in Kota Kinabalu. Throughout the year, Proton has been actively supporting MOH in various ways to help in the fight against Covid-19. The loan of the 8 cars to MOH Sabah is in addition to the 50 un

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Dec 4, 2020

Kinabalu Park car park collapses in massive landslide

The public car park adjacent to the Kinabalu National Park has collapsed due to incessant rain over the past week. A viral video has been circulating around social media showing the extend of the damage though the 2-lane road next to it is not affected. Located at km 20 Jalan Ranau-Tamparuli in the Kundasang highlands in Ranau, the district police chief, Sammy Newton, believed that the landslide happened earlier this morning as the police department was alerted at 7.15 am. He told reporters that

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Jan 20, 2021

WapCar Weekly News Round-up

26 October - 1 November fuel price update: RON 97 down 9 sen Monday Proton expands business in Kota Kinabalu Proton has officially cut the ribbon to their new 3S centre in Kota Kinabalu. The new centre is run by Shirba Auto World Sdn Bhd and is the third Proton outlet to open in the city. Shirba Auto 3S centres spans a total of 2,259 square metres and has a capacity to fit 12 service bays, 6 service hoists, a comfortable customer lounge and even offers free WiFi. The Toyota C-HR GR Sport comes w

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Oct 27, 2019

70 percent of Perodua owners still return to an authorised service centre, even after warranty

Nearly 70 percent of Perodua owners prefer to have their cars maintained by an authorised Perodua service centre, making one of the highest, if not the highest for any automotive brand in the country. Speaking at a press conference yesterday for Perodua's 2019 business review, President and CEO Dato' Zainal Abidin Ahmad said the figure is two percent higher than the Perodua’s forecast. Last year, Perodua’s network of service centres received over 2,347,000 cars, an 8.3 percent increase over last

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Jan 22, 2020

KK JDM fans, a Honda S660 owner lost 7 teeth after assault by Alza driver

A Honda S660 owner found himself missing 7 teeth and sporting serious injuries to his head and arms after a fight with a Perodua Alza driver. Astro Awani reports that the 21-year-old had reprimanded the Alza driver for not using his turn signals before changing lanes when they were stopped at a traffic light in Jalan Kolam, Kota Kinabalu. During their altercation, the Alza driver started beating up the Honda S660 with a metal stick, breaking the Kei-car’s windscreen in the process, before turnin

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Mar 31, 2021

Perodua holds its first-ever Body & Paint skill contest

Perodua has successfully held its first-ever Body & Paint (B&P) Skill Contest in a move to step up its human capital development efforts and provide higher standards of B&P service to its customers. Established in 2009, Perodua’s B&P business deals with the repair and restoration of vehicles that have been involved in collisions. “Our B&P business aims to take much of the hassle away from the repair of collision-involved vehicles, with work carried out to the highest possible standards of qualit

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Jul 23, 2019

Pemandu sportscar Honda S660 hilang 7 batang gigi dibelasah pemandu Perodua Alza

Seorang lelaki patah tujuh gigi serta cedera di kepala dan tangan apabila tegurannya menimbulkan rasa tidak puas hati terhadap pemandu Perodua Alza. Kejadian yang berlaku di Kota Kinabalu itu bukan setakat melibatkan mangsa, tetapi kereta Honda S660 miliknya juga turut dipecahkan cermin. Mangsa yang berumur 21 tahun itu dikejarkan ke hospital setelah mengalami kecederaan yang serius. Menurut Ketua Polis Daerah Kota Kinabalu, suspek menggunakan sebatang besi untuk menghentak anggota badan mangsa.

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Mar 31, 2021

Audi Centre Setia Alam officially opens

Audi Centre Setia Alam is officially open. Located in the central region, the Centre is designed as a “4S” facility to house multiple functions under one roof – Sales, Service, Spare Parts, Body and Paint shop. With nearly 60,000 sq ft of space, Audi Centre Setia Alam features the Audi Terminal architecture concept. Inside, the four-storey building carries the current corporate identity, furnishing and equipment that comply with the standards set by Audi AG. The investment follows the appointmen

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Oct 3, 2019

Pemilik Ford boleh jimat untuk servis kenderaan sepanjang April & Mei ini!

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), pengedar tunggal jenama Ford di Malaysia, hari ini mengumumkan promosi servis bermula 1 April sehingga 31 Mei 2021 bersempena musim perayaan yang bakal menjelang. Pelanggan yang membuat temujanji servis kenderaan sepanjang tempoh ini boleh menikmati penjimatan sehingga 20% bagi alat-ganti dan minyak enjin terpilih. Untuk lebih penjimatan, para pelanggan boleh menikmati potongan 20% untuk pakej brek dan tali sawat pemasaan, potongan sehingga 20% untuk pakej minya

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Apr 2, 2021

2020 Proton Persona: Less than RM 3,100 to service it over 5 years/100,000 km

The Proton Persona is Proton’s B-segment sedan that is based on the Iriz hatchback. The model does have any direct rivals in the B-segment national car market. Here, we will take a closer look and see how much does it cost to maintain and insure the Persona over a 5-year period. Like its Campro-powered siblings, the Proton Persona requires an oil change at the 1,000-km mark, which costs RM 121.09. After the 1,000-km service, the Persona requires a service at every 10,000-km/6-month interval. For

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Jun 5, 2020

Sabah to build world's biggest copper foil plant for EV batteries

SK Nexilis, a South Korean copper foil producer for electric vehicles (EV) under SK Group, will be building its first overseas plant in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The company will invest a total of RM 2.3 billion on the plant with an aimed annual production capacity of 44,000 tons, Business Korea reports that it is the world's biggest copper foil plant. Construction of the plant is expected to start in the first half of 2021 with commercial operation expected to start in 2023. The copper fo

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Jan 29, 2021

Volkswagen Malaysia reopens majority of service centres

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) announced on their official Instagram that majority of their service centres nationwide have received MITI’s approval to reopen for business. Volkswagen is one of many brands that announced that service centres are now open for appointment. Amongst others are Mercedes-Benz’s Cycle & Carriage Bintang and Hap Seng Star, Hyundai, UMW Toyota, and Lexus Malaysia. The service centres will be putting the safety of their customers at the forefront by practicing

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Apr 23, 2020