You can now shop for a Mercedes-Benz online. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia now has a virtual showroom that includes both new and pre-owned models. The new online tool allows users to instantly search on stock on availability, calculate financing option and directly request a quote from their preferred dealer. They can also filter the available cars based on their location. Dr Claus Weidner, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said, “2020 placed great demands on us as a society. Despite the challe
Feb 8, 2021
When it comes to shopping for a car, terms like reconditioned cars and certified pre-owned (CPO) cars get tossed around a fair bit. On paper, both CPO and reconditioned (recond) cars are very similar – both are cheaper than a new car, allowing the buyer to save some money. But that’s where the similarities end, as they are world’s apart once you look closer. Recond cars – good on paper, but buyers beware While it may seem tempting to save RM 40k to RM 50k on a recond car versus a brand-new car,
Apr 23, 2020
TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has had the Renault Subscription in place offering an alternative to traditional car ownership for some time now. But, in light of uncertain times ahead, TCEC is offering more savings by introducing a new Renault Pre-Owned Captur Subscription plan. Like the standard subscription that TCEC offers, the Pre-Owned Subscription is a 1-year plan that is offered at RM 1,299 per month inclusive of road tax, insurance, regular servicing and annual mileage cap of 20,000 km with a pre-o
Apr 25, 2020
Looks like the Volvo's used car programme also already taking its next leap. Sisma Auto Glenmarie Selekt Centre teams up with myTukar to create a new Selekt pre-owned programme to make buying an approved pre-owned Volvo much easier. Introduced in June, Sisma Auto is the first-ever Volvo Selekt pre-owned cars centre in Malaysia while myTukar is Malaysia’s fastest growing pre-owned car trading platform. With the new Selekt pre-owned programme, customers who purchase a pre-owned Volvo will benefit
Jul 29, 2020
TC Euro Cars (TCEC), the sole franchise holder of Renault vehicles in Malaysia, announced a sales promotion on limited units of the Renault Captur lifestyle crossover for brand-new and pre-owned units starting now till 31 December 2020. Customers who purchase a brand-new Renault Captur, priced at RM105,289, will enjoy five years of manufacturer’s warranty and regular maintenance service for free in addition to an overtrade value of RM20,000 (with trade-in of an existing vehicle). A cash rebate o
Nov 26, 2020
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 their
Dec 11, 2019
Sime Darby Auto Selection (SDAS) is taking big steps to improve their services with a new collaboration. To further improve the car trading experience, SDAS has now signed on with myTukar! MyTukar is an online car bidding platform. Collaborating with the platform will allow SDAS to expand their network nationwide. SDAS hopes this will enable them access to a wider procurement grid to present more choices to customers. Collaborating with myTukar is also expected to help improve SDAS’s management
Oct 9, 2020
There’s a bit of Volvo in every car - the three-point seatbelt was introduced by them - and soon, there could be a bit of Mercedes-Benz too as they’ve made the world's-first airbags for rear passengers. Debuting in the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the luxury sedan will be the first production car to offer full-frontal airbags for rear passengers. This is in addition to the Belt Bag, in which smaller airbags in the safety belts inflate in case of an accident. Unlike traditional bags fitted on stee
Jul 28, 2020
Renault Malaysia mengumumkan promosi jualan untuk crossover Renault Captur yang bergaya. Promosi ini merangkumi unit baru dan unit yang telah didaftarkan (pre-owned). Tawaran secara terhad ini bermula sekarang sehingga 31 Disember 2020 dan hanya ditawarkan khusus di Semenanjung Malaysia. Pelanggan yang membeli Renault Captur baru yang bernilai RM 105,289 akan menerima jaminan dan servis percuma selama 5 tahun. Pada masa yang sama, pembeli akan menerima nilai tambahan sebanyak RM 20,000 sekiranya
Nov 26, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia (MBSM) has three new protection plans for all Mercedes-Benz car owners. The plans, known as Star Protect and Star Protect Plus, along with the new Takaful plan cover things from offering owners a replacement car for up to 20 days to reimbursement of car key replacement cost. The new premium motor insurance and takaful plan cover things such as temporary Mercedes-Benz replacement vehicle benefit for up to 20-days per period of insurance if the car is sent to an aut
Jul 6, 2020
Tahukah anda, menurut Persatuan Automotif Malaysia (MAA), penjualan kereta terpakai telah meningkat sebanyak 100% dalam tempoh enam bulan pertama tahun 2020. Pertumbuhan ini sememangnya sebuah dapatan kajian yang mengejutkan. PROTON melihat perniagaan kereta terpakai sebagai sebahagian strategi penting dan mula memperkenalkan jabatan Pengurusan Kereta Terpakai (UCM) bagi melancarkan penjualan dan pengedaran kereta terpakai dalam usaha meningkatkan penjualan kereta baharu. Jabatan Pengurusan Kere
Jul 29, 2020
The facelifted GLA, which was launched in 2017, gets a new Style Line variant. The GLA Style Line is priced at RM 223,888 on-the-road without insurance. RM 21,000 cheaper or shall we say, less expensive than the Night Edition. Powertrain remains the same with the 1.6-litre turbocharged in-line 4 rated at 156 PS and 250 Nm, sending power through a 7-speed 7G-DCT dual-clutch transmission. Differences include an 18-inch 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels and additional inserts in high-gloss chrome on
Oct 10, 2019
Mercedes-Benz is counting down the minutes to the world premier of the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLA with a teaser video on the brand’s official Twitter account. A teaser sketch of the facelift GLA, released a few days ago shows that the compact SUV will feature even more rounded edges than the pre-facelift. The rounded edges prove that the all-new GLA is staying true to Mercedes’s wish to create a greater point of difference from the larger cars and the compact car range. The teaser video on Twitte
Dec 11, 2019
Mercedes-Benz C-Class The W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is an aging fighter in the luxury car market, and a replacement is long overdue. Launched way back in 2014, the W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class was given a major mid-life update in 2018, with an all-new engine and 9-speed 9G-Tronic transmission for the C200 and C300 variant, along with a new dual digital display in the cabin. You would think that being a Mercedes-Benz, comfort would be its forte, but that’s no longer the case with today’s Mercedes-
May 5, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C200K owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Harindranath Ravindranath My Aspiration Well, before I start on my car, a little bit about myself. I am a self-proclaimed car buff (totally my own opinion). So, when I was old enough to buy my own car, I decided I shall own cars that are known for something. Good design, great performance, unique shape, a great ride, etc. Boring cars that a normal person
Jul 5, 2020
Recently, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) launched the locally-built (CKD) 2020 Mercedes-Benz C200 AMG Line with a new 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine. No hybrid options here - with this AMG Line, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia effectively phased out the C200 Avantgarde and its turbocharged 1.5-litre EQ Boost mild hybrid motor. How much is the W205 Mercedes-Benz C200 AMG Line? Prices start at RM 251,587.39 including tax and duties - RM 8,300 cheaper compared to the C200 Avantgarde that sold fo
Jul 26, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is ready to introduce its EQ brand of electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia but for that to happen, the company needs a certain level of assurance in terms of long-term stability with regards to the government’s direction and better clarity in our National Automotive Policy (NAP). Speaking at a virtual meeting with the Malaysian media yesterday, Dr. Claus Weidner, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said, “As we have always said, we are looking into the feasibility of
Feb 18, 2021
Interestingly, one growth seen through this whole coronavirus pandemic is the rise in used car sales. According to data by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), used car sales grew by 100% in the first six months of 2020. Seeing this, Proton decides to expand and improve its used car management (UCM) department to help streamline sales and distribution of used cars in support of new car sales. Proton’s UCM division began in 2019 with 8 outlets located in various dealerships. In 2020, Proto
Jul 29, 2020
At yesterday’s launch of the Mercedes-Benz A35 Sedan, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia have confirmed that deliveries of the model, along with its lesser Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan models; the A200 Sedan and A250 Sedan, will commence shortly. This was confirmed by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s Vice-President for Sales and Marketing Michael Jopp. To recap, both the A200 Sedan and A250 Sedan were launched in April 2019. Despite the early launch, there’s not a single A-Class Sedan on Malaysian roads yet simply b
Sep 25, 2019
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has just added a new addition to its C-Class lineup, the C200 AMG Line. The best-seller, with more than 20,000 units sold since it was introduced to the Malaysian market in 2014, gets a second AMG line following the C300 AMG Line. This model also effectively replaces the previous EQ Boost model. The new C200 AMG Line is powered by a new 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 206 PS and 300 Nm of torque. Top speed of this updated model is 250 km/h and
Jul 15, 2020
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. Vehicle
May 13, 2020
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, which is currently assembled in Kulim, will soon have a rival. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has pretty much confirmed that it will be launching a locally-assembled (CKD) 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan, GLA, and GLE later this year. Buried within the company’s press release recapping its activities for year 2020 and the launch of its new virtual showroom, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said, “The company aims to expand its CKD footprint with plans to localize additional models in
Feb 10, 2021
Penjualan Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2021 baru sahaja bermula di Eropah, hanya sebulan selepas debut global. Untuk pasaran Eropah, terdapat tiga varian petrol iaitu C180, C200, dan C300. Kedua-dua C200 dan C300 mendapat pilihan pacuan semua roda (4Matic). Sementara itu, pilihan diesel adalah C220d dan C300d. Sebagai rangkuman, C180 dan C200 menggunakan enjin 1.5 liter 4 silinder bercas turbo dengan penjana pemula bersepadu (ISG), masing-masing menghasilkan 170 PS/250 Nm dan 204 PS/300 Nm. C300 juga m
Mar 31, 2021
With a total of 10,020 cars sold and a 1.8 percent market share in 2019, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) retains its lead in the premium luxury segment. Although it is a decline from the previous year at 13,079 units. Key launches that took place includes the E-Class with the debuting the E350 AMG Line, E200 Avantgarde and the E300 Exclusive Line, the A-Class sedan with models A200 and A250, the latest GLC and GLE SUV models, the Mercedes-AMG A35, the Mercedes-AMG GT R and GT C. The year also witne
Jan 23, 2020
While the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been on sale in Malaysia for years, it has only ever been offered in its most sporty G 63 form. But now Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is adding a new engine to the line-up in the form of the Mercedes-Benz G350d. The SUV retails at RM 999,888 and is fully imported (CBU) from Austria. The goal of the new update for the G-Class is to allow car buyers the option to choose between the ultimate sporty Mercedes-AMG G 63 and a smaller more fuel-conscious option. The OM
Sep 22, 2020
Earlier this week, BMW Malaysia launched the G20 generation 2020 BMW 330e, marking a return of the locally-assembled, plug-in hybrid BMW 3 Series. Kitted with M Sport package, the 330e is priced at RM 264,413 without SST, valid until 31-December 2020. With the resumption of SST, prices will increase to RM 268,800. Mercedes-Benz’s equivalent to the 330e is the C300e. On paper, the C300e packs more power than the 330e, with a combined system output of 320 PS (DIN hp) versus the BMW’s 292 PS. The C
Oct 23, 2020
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB has been caught undisguised in Indonesia, hinting that the model will be launched there very soon. Thanks to rarecarind’s Instagram page, we can see that Indonesia will get the GLB 200, powered by a 1.33-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that does 163 PS at 5,500 rpm and 250 Nm from 1,620 rpm to 4,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Codenamed X247, the Mercedes-Benz GLB is positioned between the Mercedes-Benz GLA a
May 20, 2020
Sales of the all-new 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has begun in Europe, just over a month after its global debut. At launch in Europe, the petrol variants available are the C180, C200, and C300. Both the C200 and C300 get all-wheel drive (4Matic) option. Meanwhile, diesel options are the C220d and C300d. To recap, the C180 and C200 are powered by a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with an integrated starter generator (ISG), producing 170 PS/250 Nm and 204 PS/300 Nm respectively. The C300 ge
Mar 31, 2021
Having released multiple teasers, the all-new 2021 (W223) Mercedes-Benz S-Class has finally made its global debut. In Europe, the flagship tristar sedan is priced from 96,094 euros (RM470k) for the entry-level S 350 d and goes up to 117,786 euros (RM575k) for the top S 500 4Matic variant. But, the 2021 price in Malaysia is not yet announced. In typical S-Class fashion, Mercedes-Benz has stuffed all the latest technology and gadgets into their flagship model. For starters, the E-Active Body Contr
Sep 2, 2020
Mercedes-Benz telah maju selangkah dengan barisan model EQ untuk model kereta elektrik. Walaubagaimanapun, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia masih sangsi untuk memperkenalkan model tersebut di negara ini. Dalam suatu wawancara virtual bersama media, Dr. Claus Weidner, Presiden & CEO Mercedes-Benz Malaysia berkata “Kami (MBM) melihat kebolehlaksanaan untuk memperkenalkan apa sahaja kenderaan termasuklah model EQ.” Walaubagaimanapun, Dr. Claus Weidner turut menambah terdapat 2 faktor utama kebolehlaksanaan (
Feb 23, 2021
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