BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia hosted their Customer Appreciation Night 2019 in recognition of their long-time customers and partners.Over 185 attendees comprising of top-level corporate customers and esteemed business partners of the premium automotive brand were treated a gourmet dinner accompanied by lively entertainment. Some also took home lucky draw prizes which included exclusive merchandise from BMW.CEO of BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia (BMW Credit (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and
Sep 23, 2019
Lexus is a brand thats about pursuing perfection but with Lexus Malaysia’s Next Step financial plan, you can afford to own a brand-new Lexus UX from as low as RM 1,938 a month.The Lexus Next Step is an innovative and affordable customisable financial solution by Lexus Capital Services. Under this initiative, customers can enjoy slightly lower monthly installments compared to standard hire purchase loans.As such, purchases made through the Lexus Next Step plan also includes the standard fiv
Jan 13, 2021
Along with the launch of the Mercedes-Benz GLC and GLC Coupe, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia also launched the Mercedes me services. The full suite of connected services will be available from 2020 onwards.Mercedes me allows car owners to remain connected to their cars via their mobile devices. Whether it is starting the engine, getting customer support or simply just checking the fuel level in their cars, owners can easily control the car from an app.All owners need to do is install the app on the
Dec 11, 2019
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will continue operating throughout the Movement Control Order (MCO) but services will be limited just 3 and these are mainly targeted at commercial vehicle drivers and owners.Services at JPJ counters in states observing MCO will be limited to: Renewal of commercial vehicle road tax Renewal of commercial vehicle driving and vocational licenses The issuing of public ID access to the MySikap online systemOperation hours will remain the same from 9 am to 4 pm. The
Jan 18, 2021
Hari minggu yang lalu, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) telah menyampaikan anugerah Dealer of the Year untuk pengedar yang telah bertungkus-lumus dalam memberikan perkhidmatan yang terbaik kepada pelanggan mereka.Tempat pertama untuk pemenang Dealer of the Year 2020.Sejumlah 7 kategori telah dipertandingkan oleh pengedar MBM. Antaranya ialah Best in Customer Services, Best in Financial Services, Best in Business Excellence, Best in Sales, Best in Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI), dan Most Improved
Mar 30, 2021
Over the weekend, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) held their annual Dealer of the Year award to their most exceptional dealers for operational quality in delivering the Best Customer Experience.Winners of the Dealer of the Year 2020 awardMBM presented a total of 7 awards - Best in Customer Services, Best in Financial Services, Best in Business Excellence, Best in Sales, Best in Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI), Most Improved Dealer, and the grand award - The Dealer of the Year 2020.The Mercedes-Be
Mar 31, 2021
BMW Group Malaysia ended 2020 with a total of 9,890 BMW and MINI cars delivered, down 5 percent from 2019’s 10,442 units, due to the Covid-19 pandemic of course. Including BMW Motorrad bikes, the Group sold a total of 11,016 vehicles in 2020.Of the 9,890 cars delivered, over 2,200 units are plug-in hybrid models, contributed mostly by the 530e and 740 Le.xDrive.A very high 87 percent of the Group’s total sales come from locally-assembled (CKD) models, made at BMW’s vehicle asse
Feb 19, 2021
If you haven’t heard yet, Bermaz Auto Bhd, the distributor of Mazda cars, have taken over the distributorship of Peugeot along with the management of Citroen and DS’s aftersales services. The first item of their agenda to revive the Peugeot brand is to target the aftersales service.In a report by Maybank Investment Bank Research, Berjaya Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB) - the new joint venture company formed by Bermaz Auto and Berjaya Corp to take over the distributorship of brands unde
Dec 4, 2020
BMW Group Malaysia enhances the ownership experience with the launch of the a new Corporate Mobility Solutions (CMS) programme that will provide easier management for both individual and business ownership.The CMS programme is a joint venture between BMW Group Malaysia and BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia. It serves to elevate and enhance the existing BMW Group Corporate Programme with a 360 premium ownership experience.Businesses and individuals will benefit from the fleet management along
Oct 4, 2019
As the Movement Control Order (MCO) eases up, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia resume its business with strict health and safety protocols in place following approval given by the government.Mercedes-Benz dealerships nationwide will reopen, pending approval by the government, and maintenance or repairs carried out at dealerships will be conducted with stringent health protocols. The local assembly plant in Pekan, Pahang resumes its operations from 13 May 2020.Vehic
May 13, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia, the leasing and financing arm of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, will not be granting a 6-month moratorium for its customers, echoing a similar move by BMW Credit Malaysia.Curiously, there is very little chatter about it. To Mercedes-Benz owners, this is almost like a non-issue, which is in sharp contrast to the hoohaa created by BMW customers, who flooded the company’s Facebook page demanding that they be given the same 6-month moratorium on their car&rs
Apr 3, 2020
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 afte
Jul 30, 2019
First introduced in 2014, the current DJ-generation Mazda 2 is now in its sixth year of its lifecycle, meaning that a replacement model should be coming in the near future.However, things could change, at least for the European market.Buried inside Mazda’s 2nd quarter financial report for financial year ending March 2021 is an excerpt that said that Mazda plans to sell an OEM-supplied model based on the Toyota Yaris Hybrid. Two times five equals ten so the OEM-supplied model mentioned here
Nov 10, 2020
Over the weekend, Malaysians and Singaporeans were shocked about the news of a BMW M4 Coupe crashing into a vacant shop lot, catching fire and killing all the passengers in the car. One more victim is reportedly fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after trying to save the passengers in the car. Here are 5 new facts about the accident.New video of the BMW allegedly shows what happened before the crashHours after the accident was reported, a new video of the BMW M4 flying throug
Feb 15, 2021
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has just introduced the 2020 all-new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S, alongside the A45 S AMG hatchback and A35 AMG hatchback. The new high-performance sedan is priced from RM 448,888 (on-the-road, without insurance).Just like the A45 S, power is derived from a 2.0-litre M139 turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that does 421 PS and 500 Nm, hooked up to an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The 4Matic+ emblem means that the CLA 45 S features an all-wheel drive syst
Jun 1, 2020
Unitedstar Corporation Sdn Bhd, an authorised Toyota dealership located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, has upgraded its outlet to ‘3S’ status, offering both sales and aftersales services. Previously only providing sales of new vehicles, the upgrading process sees the facility extending its range of services available to customers.“Unitedstar Corporation has been an authorised Toyota dealership since 2005, with just a showroom for sales at Aman Suria, Damansara followed by the new
Sep 19, 2020
"Every day has been nerve-wracking," said Chief Executive Akio Toyoda.Time has come to review automakers' 2019 Q1 financial results. Toyota, being one of Japenese auto magnates, is the first to put out its quarterly results. Announced on Wednesday, Toyota reported a quarterly profit of 459.5 billion yen RM 18 billion), down from 480.8 billion yen in the same period the previous year. The make said its Q1 fiscal performance was affected by the absence of a U.S. tax br
Aug 10, 2019
A little over a week ago, BMW Credit Malaysia announced that customized solutions will be offered to customers affected by the MCO. Now, more details have surfaced.According to the email our friends at Careta received, customers can choose between 2 options as part of the Special Relief Programme.First is a deferment of between 1 to 3 months with the choice of maintaining facility tenure by reallocating the suspended monthly installment to the subsequent 6 months, or to increase facili
Apr 6, 2020
BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia introduces the i-Renewal digital service for the BMW MINI Comprehensive Motor Insurance Programme. The new service is a simplified programme that allows customers to renew their motor insurance with just a few clicks at any time of the day.The new i-Renewal service is provided in collaboration with Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad. It is part of BMW Malaysia Group’s efforts to further improve the convenience of the ownership experien
Dec 1, 2020
We all know the Toyota Avanza. The strangely proportioned 7-seater MPV that has the ground clearance of an SUV. While opinions are split between the car’s look, there was no denying that it was a helpful workhorse whether you’re ferrying workers or family around. Those on the elderly side also love the height clearance as it means easier ingress and egress! If you’re a very observant person, you would notice that according to the Avanza’s VIN plate, th
Dec 18, 2019
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has launched the 2020 Mercedes-AMG A45 S via online livestream. Yup, this is indeed the new normal. What we have here is the top-of-the-range S model in Edition 1 form, priced at RM 459,888 on-the-road without insurance.Mercedes AMG A45 OverviewAgainst its more subdued sibling, the A35, there’s the more aggressive Panamericana front grille with vertical slats, canards on the front bumper, and quad exhaust tips.The Edition 1 package on the Mercedes-AMG A45 S add
Jun 1, 2020
Today is Tuesday, Sep. 24 Local News Get Free TNG RFID without car documentsNo need for searching and printing the required car documents, you can now register online and get your free Touch ‘n Go RFID tag!Enter your vehicle number, NRIC number and your mobile number used for your car's insurance policy on Sureplify, you can check if you are eligible to register without extra documentation. If you are listed, you may click proceed to your ne
Sep 24, 2019
Indonesia is taking its next step into a sustainable future as the country’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has announced that they want to make getting a loan to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) easier. OJK said in a statement that the new development is the next step in the government’s 2019 regulation aimed at accelerating the development of domestic vehicle industries.This will see the easing of rules on credit assessments and risk calculations for purchase loans of EV
Sep 7, 2020
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLAMercedes-Benz Malaysia baru saja melancarkan 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S, dengan duo A45 S AMG hatchback dan A35 AMG hatchback. Sedan berprestasi tinggi ini bermula pada harga RM 448,888 (di-atas-jalan, tanpa insuran).Sama seperti A45 S, CLA 45 S memakai enjin 2.0 liter M139 empat-silinder turbo petrol yang mempunyai kuasa sebanyak 421 PS dan 500 Nm tork, digabungkan sekali dengan transmisi dual-clutch 8-kelajuan. Lambang 4Matic+ di sisi bonet belakang bermaksud CLA 45 S
Jun 2, 2020
A couple of weeks ago, UMW Toyota Motor introduced its dedicated online showroom where you can book your new Toyota model.Apart from its dedicated online showroom, you can also book a new Toyota on Lazada.Booking fees start from: RM 250 (Toyota Vios, Yaris, Rush, Hilux, Avanza, Hiace Panel Van) RM 350 (Toyota Innova) RM 500 (Toyota Corolla Altis, Camry, Alphard, Vellfire) RM 1,000 (Toyota Harrier)Curiously, the Toyota C-HR isn't in the list.After paying the refundable booking fee, you will r
May 18, 2020
Toyota C-HRToyota Malaysia dalam diam sudah pun menggugurkan model Toyota C-HR dari laman web rasmi mereka.SUV dengan pesaing terdekat seperti Honda HR-V dan Subaru XV itu dijangka akan digantikan dengan model baharu, Toyota Corolla Cross.Gaya yang nyata berbezaNasib yang lebih baik mungkin menyebelahi Toyota Corolla Cross kerana ia telah dirancang sebagai model pemasangan CKD. Pemasangan akan dilakukan oleh kilang kedua anak syarikat UMW Toyota iaitu Assembly Services Sdn. Bhd. (ASSB) di Bukit
Dec 23, 2020
Regular service is part and parcel of car ownership, UMW Toyota (UMWT) aims to make servicing Toyota cars easier with the introduction of the Toyota Service Savers package.Toyota Service Savers (TSS) is a maintenance package that new Toyota owners can opt to purchase when they collect their new cars. UMWT has also made the package part of the Toyota EZ Beli Plan as an option.The TSS package covers all costs of the service in advance for the first 5 years from the time of purchase. This means an
Aug 4, 2020
Following Tesla’s return to Singapore, two banks have shown great initiative in the adoption of electric vehicles.The Business Times reports, that on Monday, OCBC had announced a strategic partnership with Charge+, a Singaporean EV solutions firm.Charge+ aims to install 10,000 EV charging points in Singapore by 2030, in line with the governments target of 60,000 EV charging points. CEO of Charge+, Goh Chee Kiong in an interviewThe partnership intends to encourage property developers (who a
Feb 16, 2021
BMW Group Malaysia telah membuka tirai Pameran BMW Premium Selection tahun ini melalui platform digital baharu yang menawarkan aneka pilihan kenderaan pramilik dan terpakai yang bertaraf premium dari portfolio BMW serta MINI buat para pelanggan di seluruh negara.Yang menariknya, semuanya boleh dibuat hanya dihujung jari!Gambar contoh dari senarai BMW Premium Selection. SumberBagi anda yang berhasrat untuk memiliki kereta keluaran BMW dan MINI yang terpakai, inilah pilihan terbaik anda kerana set
Nov 16, 2020
Rebadging is a common practice in the auto industry, as manufacturers often rebadge different models and selling it as theirs.By now, Malaysians are familiar with rebadging, for better or worse.Enter the Toyota Rush, which is essentially a rebadged Perodua Aruz but with a much higher price tag, both are 7-seater B-segment SUVs, produced by Daihatsu, or in our case, Perodua.The top spec Perodua Aruz 1.5 AV has a retail price of RM 77,900, while the Toyota Rush 1.5G retails for RM 98,000.Both SUVs
Oct 21, 2019
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