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Porsche’s all-black Exclusive Manufaktur 911 GT3 Touring looks like the perfect getaway car

July 14, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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When it comes to official customisation offerings such as Bentley’s Mulliner and Aston Martin’s Q, you’d usually expect something a little more extravagant, a little more flashy. But weirdly, that was not the case for Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur’s latest work on the 911 GT3 Touring – not that we’re complaining, because this looks ace.

Instead of a flashy paint job, the company opted to go for a more understated stealthy exterior by blacking out everything – including a tinted glass cover over the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) headlights, and a set of Satin Black wheels measuring 20-inches up front and 21-inches at the back.

Porsche did more than just removing the big wing on the 911 GT3 Touring. Learn more about it here!

Not much else has been done to the exterior, but we think that it was the right choice, considering how good this already looks – especially with the wing delete of the GT3 Touring edition, making it the perfect car to fly under the radar doing high speed runs… not that we’re advocating for it.

Inside is where things get a little more interesting, with Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur giving the 911 GT3 Touring a little splash of colour with a two-toned Lipstick Red and black combination upholstery.

Here’s another special Exclusive Manufaktur edition of the 911 GT3 Touring, specifically for Australia

Otherwise, the car is pretty much bog-standard: powering the GT3 Touring is the 4.0-litre flat-six turbocharged engine, good for 510 hp and 470 Nm of torque, which translates to a 0-100 km/h time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 317 km/h. Buyers can choose between either a dual-clutch PDK or a six-speed manual transmission.

Not a fan of the black paint job? Don’t worry, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur is still a customisation arm afterall, so you can personalise your own car to your heart’s content when you place your order, with something maybe a little more unique like Meissen Blue.

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‘Have a Break’ and Indulge in the All NEW KitKat Bar at Home

June 5, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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“Have a Break, Have a KITKAT~” Remember the commercial back in the days? We were just walking down the supermarket aisle the other day and chanced upon a whole new rack of KITKAT. They are the newly launched KITKAT Bar! They now come in the form of a big bar of chocolate and we’re super excited to try them out! PS: Perfect for an at-home indulgent treat!

Indulge in the NEW KITKAT Bar With More Chocolate and Richer Eat!

Imagine the smooth chocolatey taste of KITKAT you know and love, but now with a richer chocolate taste! This brand new KITKAT Bar comes in sleek matte resealable packaging (scroll down to find out more) and is available in two flavours, Dark and Milk Chocolate.

We heard they’re made in the land of kangaroos, Australia, and are higher in chocolate content! This indulgent treat is especially perfect to be enjoyed and shared amongst family members and loved ones at home! Or, simply savour it by yourself at your own “me” time! This delicious treat comes in handy when you’re craving something chocolatey.

Do you sometimes find yourself not being able to finish a big block of chocolate in one go? Well no worries about that, because the New KITKAT Bar comes with resealable packaging, meaning any time can be indulging time!

My, oh my! We were super excited to see the iconic KITKAT wafer in between each chocolate fingers! The wafer to chocolate ratio is just perfect, it melted in our mouth smoothly with a bit of crunch, what an indulgent treat!

Now that we’re all cooped up at home, there’s no better time to stock up some of the New KITKAT Bar and indulge with your loved ones. Be it in between WFH or during movie sessions, they are the perfect treat to snack on, in an easily shareable size!

We tried both flavours and have to say, they’re super creamy and rich. The Dark chocolate has a good balance of bitterness and chocolatey taste. The Milk Chocolate on the other hand, delivers a smooth, milk-chocolatey flavour on the palate. The wafers inside both chocolates give a really satisfying crunch and texture.

So where to get your hands on the New KITKAT Bar for a ‘treat yo’ self’ moment? They’re available for purchase on shelves at Lotus’s, GIANT, AEON, AEON BIG and E-commerce platforms (Lazada, Shopee & pandamart).

Foodies, what are you waiting for? Get your hands on these indulgent chocolate bars for a treat-yourself moment! Or, send some as a care package to your loved ones during this time of the pandemic. Also, don’t forget to share this chocolatey news with your friends. That’s all, take care and buh bye!

P.S.: The New KITKAT Bar is HALAL certified by HCAA (HALAL Certification Authority Australia), and recognized by JAKIM.

Grab yours now!: Shopee | Lazada | pandamart

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Shu Da Xia Hotpot 蜀大侠火锅 @ Karpal Singh Drive, Jelutong, Penang.

May 24, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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With its wide variety of ingredients and steaming soup bases, Shu Da Xia Hotpot 蜀大侠火锅 is one of the alternatives to big Hotpot chains like Hai Di Lao and Xiao Long Kan. The new Hotpot restaurant is perched at the top floor of Karpal Singh Drive’s Automall, offering a nice sea view to diners. The menu is pretty much China Chinese-inspired, offering a wide variety of meat (and organ meats) as well as other popular Hotpot ingredients. Likewise, the layout is also quite “Chinese”; step in the place and you will be instantly transported to ancient China- with traditional Chinese knick-knacks and in shades of red. Service is top-notch but expect to pay a premium to dine-in here.

Collagen Soup (Rm 28) and Tomato Soup (Rm 28)

Australia Beef Rolls (Rm 36)

Octopus (Rm 29)

Home-made Rose Fish Balls (Rm 24)

Fresh Fish Slices (Rm 26)

Taichi Duo-Shrimp Paste (Rm 38)

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Tofu Pok (Rm 6) and Beancurd Skin (Rm 8)

Tofu (Rm 6)

Boozy Soy Bean Pudding (Rm 6)

Our choice of soup bases were Tomato Soup and Collagen Soup; the former one was alright and carried a sleek sweetness with Tomato flavor while the latter one carried quite a bold Pork stench. Unfortunately, we did not enjoy the latter one. All other Hotpot ingredients were fresh; note-worthy ones include the Taichi Duo-Shrimp Paste and Fresh Fish Slices. The Taichi Duo Shrimp Paste has two flavors- original and spicy. Both were good and there were bits of the bouncy Shrimps in the paste. The price points are however, on the higher side. Expect to pay Rm 6 per diner for the sauces, appetizer and after-meal fruits. Price-aside, the overall experience and impression was good, probably we picked the wrong soup bases that did not suit our taste buds.

Meal Charge- Rm 6 per pax (including Tea, Sauces, a type of Side and Fruits)

Ratings:
Taste: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Service: 8/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Price: 6/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)

Parking: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Ambiance: 8/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Non-Halal

Service Charge: Yes 10%

Government Tax: No

Business Hours: 12 pm to 12 am. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 010-5206199

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A man named Jo brought cashless payment to a whole new level- Purchased a Lamborghini!

April 30, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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A customer in Thailand has set a new benchmark in cashless payment with the purchase of an all-new Lamborghini via cryptocurrency.

According to a release by Zipmex, Jo Chirawat used Zipmex’s mobile app to put a downpayment in Bitcoin on a 2021 Huracán EVO RWD at Renazzo Motor Co. Ltd. in Bangkok, Thailand. The balance of the THB 20 million car is expected to be paid in Bitcoin as well. As of trading today, one Bitcoin is valued at THB 1.7 million.

This transaction with Zipmex is also the first recorded in Asia.

Zipmex is one of the leading digital assets exchange platforms in South East Asia and the fastest growing with a focus on providing retail and institutional investors with the tools and convenience to trade digital assets securely. It currently operates in Singapore, Thailand, Australia and Indonesia.

The partnership between Zipmex and Renazzo Motor allows the usage of Bitcoin (BTC), Tether USD (USDT), and Zipmex Token (ZMT). The ability to accept cryptocurrencies also expands potential in untapped customer segments for the supercar distributor.

As for the Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD, the 5.2-litre V10 engine delivers 610 hp at 8,000 rpm and 560 Nm of torque. Drive to the rear wheels is via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and sends the Huracan EVO from standstill to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, taking another six seconds to reach 200 km/h.

Renazzo Motor has been the official sole importer, dealer and after-sales service provider for Lamborghini automobiles in Thailand since 2018. Meanwhile, in Malaysia, recently-appointed SunAgata Supercars is handling all sales and after-sales aspects of the brand.

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The Toyota GR Yaris ‘Rallye Edition’ is asking a 36% premium over the regular. What’s so special?

April 13, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Toyota Australia was one of the first markets in the world to begin order-taking of the exhilarating GR Yaris hot-hatch back in September 2020. The first 1,000 units of the regular GR Yaris was snapped up within a week, thanks to an incredibly attractive price of AU$39,950 (RM120,000) which equated to a savings of nearly AU$10,000.

Demand for pocket rocket has not waned, as Toyota Australia has now officially launched the Australia-special GR Yaris Rallye Edition, which sees an on-the-road price tag of AU$54,500 (RM172,000).

For context, a MINI JCW 3-door hatch retails for about AU$59,400, while in Malaysia, it is priced from RM295,000.

So, what does the extra AU$14,500 (or AU$5,000 if one placed the booking today, as the current pricing for the regular GR Yaris is now AU$49,500) gets you in the Rallye Edition? Similar to the Performance Pack variant offered by UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) priced at RM286,896, the GR Yaris Rallye replaces the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres to higher grip Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres paired with lightweight BBS forged rims, the addition of Torsen limited-slip differential (LSD) on both axles, as well as circuit driving-oriented suspension tuning.

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So I went to Penang to surprise the debut drive of my colleague's rebuild E93 M3 | Evomalaysia.com

March 30, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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New combustion engines will still be part of BMW line-up and development

March 19, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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BMW will continue developing new petrol and diesel engines even though the company is embarking on an aggressive push for fully electric vehicles (EV), where all model series to include a fully electric option.

BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse told the media that BMW had no plans to stop developing the internal combustion engines (ICE), as it was confident customer demands will continue for many years to come, as noted by CNBC’s automotive reporter Phil LeBeau.

The topic came into light, picked up by Australia’s Caradvice, after an announcement by Audi CEO Markus Duesmann that the carmaker owned by Volkswagen Group would halt the development ICE due to strict Euro 7 emissions standards that present a significant technical challenge. The company will instead adapt existing ICEs to meet stringent emission guidelines.

CEO — Audi’s latest EV, the **e-tron GT**

Audi, together with marques in the Volkswagen Group have a much larger portfolio of EVs already in the marketplace, whereas BMW only premiered their new i4 electric sedan earlier this week.

BMW has also announced that MINI is set to become an all-electric brand by the early 2030s. The transition will begin with the all-new Countryman slated for sales in 2023 and targets 50% of all new MINI sales to be EVs in 2027. MINI recently introduced their first EV with the Cooper SE that is built on the current F55-generation hatchback, available in Malaysia priced from RM214,371.

BMW Group’s current EV line-up: New iX, **iX3**, Concept i4, the **RM256k** **i3S** and the MINI Cooper SE

ICEs will remain popular and default choice for carmakers for continuous revenue and funds for investment into better EV technology. In a recent presentation by Kia Motors, EVs are estimated to only make up 34% of global new vehicle sales in 2030. Analysts forecast that China will be the leading market, with nearly half of new vehicles delivered are fully electric, with Europe just a few percentage points behind.

In the US, demand for ICE (with and without electrification) is still expected to be strong at close to 80% of the market.

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Be Part Of Penang’s Next Prime Address

February 18, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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The Eastern & Oriental (E&O) name is synonymous with creating placemaking addresses that stand the test of time. The E&O portfolio today, spanning hospitality through to luxury living, is headlined by Penang’s globally renowned Eastern & Oriental Hotel and spans four main growth engines in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor’s Iskandar Malaysia and Central London.

The award-winning Seri Tanjung Pinang is conceptualised to celebrate the best facets of island living and brings to life the concept of a world-class waterfront lifestyle, joining a list of exemplar waterfront communities including Australia’s Sovereign Islands and Singapore’s Sentosa Cove.

Fringing Seri Tanjung Pinang is a necklace of splendid residences that are hallmarks of distinction with their innovative design features and modern lifestyle expression. Majestic sea- facing villas, Straits-electric inspired terraced and semi-detached homes, luxury condominiums and executive apartments that line the long stretches of boulevard include Martinique by-the-sea, Ariza Courtyard Terraces, Suites at Straits Quay, Quayside Seafront Resort Condominiums and The Tamarind Executive Apartments.

Seri Tanjung Pinang is a 240-acre township conceptualised, designed and built by E&O in Penang. Following its launch in 2005, the carefully crafted development is today an exemplar master-planned development hailed as Penang’s most desired residential and investment suburb; a vibrant international community of 3,000 homes with over 30 nationalities.

E&O’s achievements with Seri Tanjung Pinang are not just in terms of completing the extensive land reclamation and the building of homes. Its true success has come from the company’s focus on value creation and community building, by conceptualising innovative luxury residential enclaves, reinventing tropical architecture, focusing on luxurious details and designing vibrant retail spaces.

As buyers saw the proven results through each phase of the development, demand grew, resulting in E&O being able to command benchmark prices, deliver impressive returns to

investors and create a brand cache that no other property developer has been able to replicate in Penang. Now, E&O is taking its proven track record to a stellar new development; one that will redefine the future of Penang.

Located directly across the waters of Seri Tanjung Pinang and the upcoming Gurney Wharf public realm and park, the second phase of this remarkable development is set to become the future pulse of Penang. A significant milestone, reclamation for the first island of 253 acres was completed in late 2019. E&O is currently finalising the masterplan design, incorporating several bold, game-changing components to anchor it as the truly unique and first choice destination to live, play and work.

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If I Move To Penang, This Is Where I Would Stay! | EstateMalaysia

February 14, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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SPYSHOTS: 2019 Kia Cerato spotted in Malaysia again

September 7, 2019 By Keith Leave a Comment

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The 2019 Kia Cerato has been spotted in Malaysia again, this time by reader Muhammad Hafiy Azim Abdul Aziz in Wangsa Maju, KL. It’s not the first time – the third-generation C-segment sedan was displayed at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) in November last year, before our Jonathan Lee snapped one in the wild on the Federal Highway in April.

Unlike the test mule we last spotted, this one wears a full camo wrap, with cutouts only for the lamps and black plastic bits. Like before, it wears relatively small 16-inch turbine-style alloy wheels with high profile tyres.

The latest Cerato gets a more dynamic design that takes a few cues from the Stinger sports sedan, with sweptback headlights, slim “tiger nose” grille, a longer bonnet, sweeping glasshouse and short tail for that fastback look. Inside, there’s a horizontal dashboard layout with the now-familiar floating infotainment screen and round air vents at the corners.

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Measuring 4,640 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,440 mm tall, the new Cerato is 80 mm longer, 20 mm wider and 5 mm taller than the car we’re familiar with, although the 2,700 mm wheelbase remains. Kia says that the increased dimensions improve both head and legroom, while boot capacity has been increased from 482 to 502 litres.

The structure features an additional hot-stamped components and 54% advanced high-strength steel content, and uses 105 metres of structural adhesive — five times more than before. Suspension is handled by a MacPherson strut front and torsion beam rear setup.

Should it be coming in the near future to challenge the Honda Civic, Mazda 3 and all-new Toyota Corolla Altis (just launched in Thailand and possibly coming soon), expect the Malaysian-spec Cerato to carry-over the 2.0 litre Nu naturally-aspirated petrol engine with 150 hp/192 Nm, paired to a six-speed automatic. This is the same powertrain that is offered in Australia, whereas some other markets get a revised version of the same motor and an Intelligent Variable Transmission CVT.

Is the battered C-segment sedan class – once the default choice or wheels – staging a mini revival in the face of an onslaught by the SUV? Sedan or SUV for you?

GALLERY: 2019 Kia Cerato at KLIMS 2018

GALLERY: 2019 Kia Cerato in Australia