Car Reviews and News

Auto Reviews and News :Celebrate with Sylphy’s Christmas Delights!

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:45:45 +0000

With a satisfying smooth drive and great fuel-efficiency with the XTRONIC CVT System, now Nissan has made it even better when they offer below promotion for this coming Christmas: 1.98% Hire Purchase Interest Rate for 5 Years FREE 2-Year/40,000 km Maintenance Service, whichever comes

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With a satisfying smooth drive and great fuel-efficiency with the XTRONIC CVT System, now Nissan has made it even better when they offer below promotion for this coming Christmas:

So, wait no more, go get a Sylphy now for your Christmas. For more info, please visit EDARAN TAN CHONG MOTOR SDN BHD or their official website www.nissan.com.my

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Auto Reviews and News :Proton Exora Bold and Prime Pictures & Price

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:45:45 +0000

Proton has officially announced the price of its newest Exora: 1.6 Standard MT RM59,998 Bold 1.6 Executive MT RM70,998 Bold 1.6 Executive AT RM74,998 Bold 1.6 Premium CVT RM79,998 Exora Prime is priced RM88,998

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Proton has officially announced the price of its newest Exora:

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Car Reviews :Suzuki 5 Years Warranty

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:45:45 +0000

Suzuki is offering a 5 years warranty for a brand new Suzuki. Believe it! It’s a long time covering. Visit now Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Showroom.

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Suzuki is offering a 5 years warranty for a brand new Suzuki. Believe it! It’s a long time covering. Visit now Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Showroom.

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Car News :All-New Audi Q3 is coming to Malaysia

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:45:45 +0000

The 2.0 TFSI Audi Q3 is expected to be in Malaysia Market in Q2 2012. The compact SUV 5-seater Q3 is a 2.0 liter TFSI four pot turbo engine giving 170 horsepower at 4,300-6,300rpm, and 280Nm of torque from 1,700rpm-4,200rpm, with 7-speed S-tronic dual clutch transmission. From

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The 2.0 TFSI Audi Q3 is expected to be in Malaysia Market in Q2 2012. The compact SUV 5-seater Q3 is a 2.0 liter TFSI four pot turbo engine giving 170 horsepower at 4,300-6,300rpm, and 280Nm of torque from 1,700rpm-4,200rpm, with 7-speed S-tronic dual clutch transmission. From 0 to 100km/h will only take 7.8 seconds.

Yet the Audi SUV lovers may see it live during 2 show sessions.

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Car News :All New Kia Optima K5 2.0 Price & Pictures

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:45:45 +0000

All New Kia Optima K5 is recently launched at Kia Red Cube outlet in Petaling Jaya. The car carries a 2.0 litre Theta II MPI mill engine at its heart, giving 165 PS at 6,200 rpm and 198 Nm at 4,600 rpm, with a six-speed automatic transmission. The color for the this model are Snow [...]

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All New Kia Optima K5 is recently launched at Kia Red Cube outlet in Petaling Jaya. The car carries a 2.0 litre Theta II MPI mill engine at its heart, giving 165 PS at 6,200 rpm and 198 Nm at 4,600 rpm, with a six-speed automatic transmission.

The color for the this model are Snow White Pearl, Bright Silver and Platinum Graphite

The price on-the-road (OTR) is RM143,888

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Car Reviews and News :New Toyota Price & Pictures

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:45:45 +0000

The new Toyota Avanza is here. Comes with 4 models of 1.5S, 1.5G, 1.5E and 1.3, the different price (including insurance) for each model (metallic) are: Toyota Avanza 1.3- RM64,590 Toyota Avanza 1.5E - RM72,590 Toyota Avanza 1.5G - RM77,290 Toyota Avanza 1.5S - RM79,590

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The new Toyota Avanza is here. Comes with 4 models of 1.5S, 1.5G, 1.5E and 1.3, the different price (including insurance) for each model (metallic) are:

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Car News and Reviews :Peugeot 508 GT Wagon Spotted

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:45:45 +0000

According to PaulTan, this Peugeot 508 GT Wagon was spotted at Taman Paramount, and the interesting part is the wagon is wearing Malaysian plate! How often can you see this? For more info, please visit: Peugeot 508 GT wagon with Malaysian plates spotted!

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According to PaulTan, this Peugeot 508 GT Wagon was spotted at Taman Paramount, and the interesting part is the wagon is wearing Malaysian plate! How often can you see this? For more info, please visit:

Peugeot 508 GT wagon with Malaysian plates spotted!

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Car News :Why Leasing Kia Cars is Beneficial

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:45:44 +0000

Figures from The Society of Motoring and Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) indicate that since early 2001 private registrations have been in decline. More people are now turning towards leasing when they want to acquire a vehicle. Kia leasing is a great way to drive a brilliant Kia

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Figures from The Society of Motoring and Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) indicate that since early 2001 private registrations have been in decline. More people are now turning towards leasing when they want to acquire a vehicle. Kia leasing is a great way to drive a brilliant Kia whilst only having to make small monthly payments.

It’s definitely going to give you an advantage simply leasing a Kia as opposed to buying one outright and not just because it’s easier to budget with monthly payments than a lump sum. There are many beneficial aspects to leasing and in this article you’ll be informed of them.

Stressful situations that are usually encountered when dealing with a vehicle that you’ve recently purchased are easily avoided when you decide to lease instead. Road tax and maintenance costs can be included in your leasing contract. This is extremely handy and eliminates any problems you’d have regarding servicing if you’d just bought a Kia outright!

Depreciation is no longer your concern either, once you’re finished with the Kia and your contract is over none of the responsibility will be yours. Fretting over how your Kia will fair in the current car market and worrying about re-sale value is a thing of the past. The leasing company you’ve dealt with simply take the car back and deal with everything for you.

As you can obviously see, leasing is a really wise decision (especially with a car like Kia). It’s much less stress, plus, what other deal lets you drive around in a brand new car every couple of years?

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Auto Reviews and News :Evaluating How Much Auto Insurance You Need

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:45:44 +0000

One of the easiest ways to save money on auto insurance is to drop coverage. The less coverage you carry on your policy, the cheaper the premiums will be. Before you start making changes to your insurance, however, you should take the time to assess how much coverage you

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One of the easiest ways to save money on auto insurance is to drop coverage. The less coverage you carry on your policy, the cheaper the premiums will be. Before you start making changes to your insurance, however, you should take the time to assess how much coverage you need. Having too much insurance can be a waste of money spent on premiums, but having too little insurance can leave you in financial trouble if you get into an accident.

There are several types of coverage on your policy, and you should learn what each does before deciding whether you need it:

·         Liability coverage: Bodily injury liability and property damage liability are both required by the state. The minimums differ from place to place, so you should check what the legal minimum is before you try to adjust your coverage. Liability coverage pays for damage or injuries that you cause to someone when you are in an accident with them. If you don’t carry enough coverage, you could be sued or sent to collections for damage in excess of your limits.

·         First party coverage: Collision and comprehensive are first-party damage coverage. Collision covers damage to your vehicle caused by an impact with another vehicle or other property. Comprehensive coverage pays for damage caused by weather, vandalism, theft, or other non-accident related damage. You pay a deductible for this coverage, meaning you are responsible for a portion of your damage before your insurance will pay. The higher your deductible, the lower your coverage.

·         Personal Injury Protection/Medpay: Some states have different requirements for medical coverage than others. Medical coverage helps to pay for your medical expenses in the event of a claim, including doctor’s visits and lost wages. Your health insurance will also cover a portion of these costs, but health insurers often refuse to pay for accident-related care if any other coverage exists on another policy. Review your state requirements and discuss your options with your medical insurance provider before deciding to remove this coverage.

·         Uninsured/Under-insured Coverage: Some states provide coverage for damage to your vehicle caused by a person with no insurance, even if you don’t have collision coverage. Underinsured motorist coverage pays for the difference between the at-fault person’s liability limit and the actual cost of your damage. Uninsured motorist coverage is not available in all states.

If you are making payments on your vehicle, you will need to carry full coverage. If you own it outright, however, you can drop your policy to liability-only.

One thing to keep in mind when selecting coverage for your vehicle is the worth of the vehicle. If your car is old, its value has probably depreciated significantly. In the event of an accident, an old vehicle may be deemed a total loss whether or not the vehicle is still repairable or even drivable. Look at the Blue Book value of your vehicle or another valuation source. If the car is worth only a few thousand dollars, you will pay more in premiums than the worth of the vehicle every year that you carry full coverage.

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Auto Reviews and News :Winter Driving: What you need to know

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:45:44 +0000

No matter how experienced a driver you are, taking your car out in extreme winter conditions can be a daunting experience to say the least. The main advice to take on board in such conditions is to avoid driving at all if you can help it. However, situations will inevitably arrive

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No matter how experienced a driver you are, taking your car out in extreme winter conditions can be a daunting experience to say the least. The main advice to take on board in such conditions is to avoid driving at all if you can help it. However, situations will inevitably arrive where you need to get behind the wheel — and if that’s the case then there are a number of things that are important to keep in mind while on the roads.

Consider keeping a pair of comfortable driving shows in your car during the winter months. Trudging through snow in thick boots and then attempting to drive using the same footwear is asking for trouble as not only is it harder to drive in such boots than sensible shoes, but the accumulated snow will cause them to slip on the pedals.

It’s an idea to get out to your car a good 10 or 15 minutes before you need to set off so that you can clear the windscreen and other windows of any ice. Don’t be tempted to clear yourself a small area to look through on the windscreen and assume that the rest will clear soon enough — clear the whole lot before you set off. If possible stick to major roads that will have been gritted in the night so as to give yourself the best chance of an incident-free trip.

When beginning your journey, pull away in second gear and avoid potential wheelspin by easing off the clutch a little more gently than you normally would. In icy conditions apply your brakes gently where possible to reduce the risk of skidding. If you do feel the vehicle begin to skid, resist the temptation to depress the brake pedal even further as this will only make matter worse. Instead, slowly release the break pedal and de-clutch if necessary until you regain control.

If you’re going to be driving in a hilly area, remember to reduce your speed before heading down a decline. Use a low gear to control your speed and avoid using the brakes unless necessary, leaving plenty of room between your vehicle and the one in front. Leaving lots of room is also advised when driving uphill, so as to avoid having to stop halfway up as you catch up with the car in front.

Always keep in mind that stopping distances are 10 times longer in ice and snow than in generally favourable driving conditions. That’s a massive difference, so don’t take any chances whatsoever and keep a safe distance from the traffic in front.

Even if you’re driving in a safe manner you can’t account for everybody else on the road, so remember that with the bad weather comes an increased likelihood of an accident. Be sure that your car insurance is up to date before you get behind the wheel.

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