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The all-new KIA Picanto – launched

To kick-start the first chapter of 2018, Naza Kia Malaysia has unveiled the All-New Kia Picanto.  Here are some quick facts about it;- It’s the third generation of Picanto the only new non-national brand in the local A-segment designed to look modern, presented with futuristic details and sportier image.   “The …

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Kia Grand Carnival CKD Now Available

Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of the Kia brand introduced the Kia Grand Carnival CKD version to the Malaysian market. Here’s a few quick facts about the Carnival;- The Carnival was first launched in March 2017 There were 3 CBU variants; KX, EX and a low spec 2.2D All …

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Good Car Sales People Are Hard to Come By

I’ve been in the sales line for over two decades and trust me, I didn’t grow up with the ambition of being one. I know many feel sales is a frowned-upon profession; people who couldn’t achieve high academic results to get better respected positions or people with so little integrity …

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Volkswagen Introduces Three-Year Free Maintenance Programme

Press release Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today entered the New Year with the introduction of a free three-year/45,000km (whichever comes first) maintenance programme. All Volkswagen cars registered from 1st January 2018 are eligible, regardless of model. Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM said that the three-year free maintenance programme …

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The BMW 118i M Sport – A worthy introduction

I get asked often whether is it rewarding being an automotive journalist/writer.  It is if you truly have a passion for automotive you can work under conditions that has words like “short schedule”, “jet lag” and “low pay” Well, ‘low-pay’ is relative. Assuming that your writing prowess is of acceptable …

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Battery malfunction is top cause of vehicle breakdown in Malaysia – Bosch survey

Just as I have written in an earlier article concerning how auto start/stop feature is killing car batteries, Bosch have conducted a survey that concludes seven in ten vehicle breakdowns were caused by battery malfunctions, followed by engine and wiring issues at 20 and five percent respectively in Malaysia. This is …

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The new BMW 740Le xDrive – Best of Both Worlds

Luxury is a matter of perspective. To some, being able to soak in a warm tub after a long day at work is rich. Or to savor an exotic delicacy that stimulates all your senses. Perhaps caressing fine bed sheets made of satin silk in a lavish 5-star resort. Businesses …

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