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The recent fuel price hike has definitely taken its toll on most of our drivers to a certain extent I’m sure. Therefore we are quite pleased to announce that UMW Toyota this time around has released a promotion that incorporates Petronas petrol for the month of July, 2008; targeting fuel price worries and in some way helping their potential new buyers ease the pinch on their wallets, where petrol is concerned.

Nevertheless, if petrol prices are not an issue for you (which is highly unimaginable at this stage), you could still opt for their usual low down-payment schemes that are once again been made available in this months UMW Toyota promo.

So here you have it folks, the promotion for July, 2008 from UMW Toyota for the Malaysian market is as follows : Read the rest of this entry »

A question recently raised by one of our readers prompted the team to list out this 13 Hot Tips For Buying A New Car guide. Through this tips to buy a new car guide we sincerely hope that it will, in a way, help you in making that big decision. So, whether it’s new cars, used cars, trucks, SUVs or just plain curiosity on your part, this guide shortlists the points that you would need to seriously consider, and at the same time avoid getting into any car buying scams that might be out there.

Currently the best and the first option to start this whole process on the move would be to reach pages like this - shop for information! Nowadays, the web is full of information. So get your price quotes, view images, read reviews, and start comparing details. Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know that the current 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo line-up now includes a drop-top Cabriolet model, as compared to it being previously available only as an all-wheel-drive Coupe, offering the same power?

Both models, the Cabriolet and the Coupe have been noted to dish out 480 hp from their rear-mounted six-cylinder engines. Surprisingly this is power that exceeds even their previous generation’s limited-production 911 GT2 @ 477 hp. Transformations taken effect for these models go well beyond their new skin, with the additions of two variable-geometry turbochargers, includes a new all-wheel-drive system and laced with an updated engine transmission. Read the rest of this entry »

The windshield which is also known as the windscreen, is normally referred to the front window. Today’s modern technology windshields are usually made of laminated safety glass, which is a type of treated glass, consisting two curved sheets of glass in a typical situation, with a layer of plastic laminated between them for added safety. All these make up a windshield/windscreen and are glued into the window frame.

In our daily use, we understand that the windshields/windscreens mainly protect the vehicle’s occupants from wind, extremes of temperature, and flying debris such as dust, rocks/pebbles, and insects, as well as providing an aerodynamically formed window towards the front. UV Coating on these glasses are nowadays a common feature applied to screen out harmful ultraviolet light.
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It’s been a busy weekend for the people at UMW Toyota, but nevertheless I’m pretty sure no one there is complaining, why would they anyway, as the car which the entire market has been waiting in anticipation for, the 10th Generation - all New Toyota Corolla Altis (301L), has finally reached our shores! This particular model will be sold as a CBU - from Thailand.

The earlier local assembled generation Corolla Altis 1.8 was without a doubt, a market leader from 2001 - 2005, doing on average of 33% market share and after selling a whopping 32,000 units since its first release back in 2001, the all New Corolla Altis is now back and is all set in Raising The Standards. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s been a while but it’s finally here, Part III of our review on the all New Toyota VIOS. Many readers maybe wondering why this took a long time to appear on our page, but as I’ve mentioned through a comment in an earlier post - we’ve been kept busy working 24-7, on a feature that we hope to introduce in the near future that will benefit all our regular blog readers.

But just to recap on what we have covered thus far with regards to the review we did on the all New Toyota VIOS, Part I saw us addressing the basic Introduction of the vehicle, Interior as well as touching on the Exterior details. Part II followed through with us talking about Comfort, Driving Performance and Safety Aspects. And to conclude our review on this third part, we will look into areas such as Safety Accessories, Eco friendly features and its Comparison of Specifications. Read the rest of this entry »

Here is some quick info with regards to the all New Toyota VIOS, and I’m sure it’s something that will keep you smiling, all the way to your nearest Toyota Showroom. I have recently been informed that UMW Toyota is currently holding a promotion for the month of March, in particular, for the benefit of all their potential Toyota VIOS customers.

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It’s only been about 5 months or so since the Concept X6 made its debut, but it’s not stopping BMW from revealing a Sport Activity Coupe set to raise the eyebrows of every car manufacturer in the market with envy. The BMW X6 production version surely redefines our common notion of a coupe as it combines coupe agility for one, and SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) versatility. It’s also no surprise that the BMW X6 production version will be propelled with an all new V8 twin-turbo, which in time, will definitely become a common spec on their upcoming models.

I’m sure that other automakers will have plans of their own to release similar SUV models into the market but given the current time and situation, BMW will undoubtedly be known as the world’s first to bring in such a SUV. In my opinion, the BMW X6 production version seems more like a X6 coupe-crossover. Read the rest of this entry »

Looks like UMW Toyota has picked the right time yet again, to launch another magnificent model - the New Toyota Rush, to compliment their current Malaysian line-up, and since yesterday, bookings were already taking place throughout the country. Officially the 7-seater all New Toyota Rush will be launched into the Malaysian market this coming Friday, 1st of February, 2008 and can be viewed at all UMW Toyota showrooms.

The New Toyota Rush will carry the tag-line - Define Your Lifestyle, as it begins its domination into the entry level SUV market, given the fact on the run-out of Perodua Kembara in Q2 2007. This will be a first for UMW Toyota, as the New Toyota Rush will be a completely-built-up unit (CBU) model direct from Indonesia.

If you love the thrill of city life as much as the great outdoors, the Rush is an SUV tailored just for you. Sleek enough for the cityscape’s, accommodating enough for weekend fun. Read the rest of this entry »