More than 70 classic Ferraris from all over the world gathered in Sardinia for the second edition of the Cavalcade Classiche.

THE event, which attracted clients from over 20 different nations, was created to allow Ferrari owners to share their passion for driving the cars that wrote some of the most glorious chapters in the Prancing Horse story.

A fantastic celebration of cars and driving not only for the owners themselves but for all of the enthusiasts that had the opportunity to admire some of Ferrari’s most famous masterpieces on the roads of Sardinia: the 500 TRC, the 340 America, the 250 Europa, the 750 Monza and the 250 California SWB to name but a few of the historic models that made up the exclusive field.

Staged between September 18th and 22nd, the Cavalcade started out from Valle dell’Erica and then explored various areas of beautiful Northern Sardinia each day, from Alghero to the Valle della Luna, from Castelsardo to Porto Cervo and the island of Caprera.

After covering over 800 km, the Cavalcade ended, as per tradition, with a spectacular parade and official presentation of all the cars to the public of Maddalena.

Mercedes-Benz announces the official launch of the AMG Owners Community Malaysia (AOCM), a network for all existing and new owners of the Mercedes-AMG automobiles.

AOCM is the latest initiative by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to elevate the AMG experience to greater heights, driven by passionate enthusiasts and customers.

Members become a part of a dedicated and exclusive community with access to all things AMG – driving days, product previews, elite motorsport events, and unique collectables.

“It gives us great pleasure to welcome our Mercedes-AMG owners to join The World’s Fastest Family via the AMG Owners Community Malaysia, where the cost of membership is nothing more than ownership and enjoyment of your Mercedes-AMG automobile.

We look forward to hosting these passionate fans and enthusiasts of our most powerful and dynamically desirable cars with experiences that are exclusive only to them as we uphold the AMG ideal of Driving Performance in everything that we do,” said Mark Raine, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.

AOCM is a gathering of connoisseurs of the most accomplished performance cars in the world, the Mercedes-AMG family – where unique character, incredible intensity and desirable emotion come together.

These vehicles are among the most powerful in the world yet deliver exemplary safety, superior quality and the signature Mercedes-Benz premium cabin experience and luxurious finishing.

The AMG product range in Malaysia is currently represented by the A 45, CLA 45 and GLA 45 from the progressive compact car range, the versatile and practical range of AMG 43s which includes the locally-assembled Mercedes-AMG C 43 limousine and Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 SUV, the C 63 Coupe, C 63 Limousine, E 63 Limousine and S 63 Coupe along with the recently added CLS 53 and AMG GT C – the latter joining the AMG GT S and AMG GT R in the unrivalled AMG GT collection.

Owners who register new Mercedes-AMG vehicles, as well as existing owners who sign up from now until 30 th of November 2018, will receive a Welcome Pack which includes a numbered member card, car sticker, custom-designed polo-shirt and laser-engraved paperweight.

With its superior performance and reliability, the Mercedes-AMG comes with so much excitement. So does the financing. The innovative Agility Financing from Mercedes-Benz Financial comes with so many benefits.

The most significant one is the guaranteed future value of the car. Through this risk-free
financing, customers can be confident in the future value of their Mercedes-Benz vehicles should the car value decrease.

At the end of the agreement, customer is in control with the options to settle or extend a financing contract or even return their vehicles and upgrade to newer models. Return option is subject to fair wear and tear conditions and kilometer restrictions.

With the introduction of Performance Agility Care, customers now can drive a Mercedes-AMG with flexible financing solutions that comes with a service and maintenance package. For a limited time, the first few customers to activate Performance Agility Care will receive an exclusive Mercedes-AMG merchandise package worth RM5,000.

Campaign ends on October 31, 2018. For more details, contact 1-800-88-1133. *Terms and conditions apply.

Maserati’s remarkably successful SUV, the Levante, is now available to the Malaysian market as an updated 2019 version.

THE MY19 (Model Year 2019) range has inherited new contents, which enhance its “Gran Turismo” character and set the Levante at the top of its class in terms of outright performance, driving dynamics and exclusivity.

For the Malaysian market, Naza Italia, the official importer and distributor for Maserati, will be offering the petrol-powered Maserati Levante S with GranSport and GranLusso trims.

The MY19 range introduces a high-end interpretation of the Levante. Enhancements made
in the Levante S include the adoption of a redesigned gearshift lever with shorter travel and improved operation. The GranSport trim presents a distinct styling theme with new front and rear bumpers that were inspired by the Levante GTS and Trofeo.

For the Malaysian market, the Levante S version features 21-inch Helios wheels and a High Glass Metal Weave interior trim.

SM Nasarudin Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive Chairman of NAZA Corporation Holdings Sdn Bhd said, “Following Maserati’s entry into the SUV segment, the Levante has exceeded expectations and continues to be a leader in its class. Naza Italia is delighted to offer our discerning customers the latest evolution of the Levante, which sports a number of attractive enhancements.

Whether customers opt for the luxury-oriented GranLusso trim or the sport-oriented GranSport trim, the Levante S promises them a first-class environment.”

The powertrain remains untouched in this version, which means the SUV still features a forceful 430hp 3-litre twin turbo V6 engine. Designed by Maserati Powertrain in cooperation with Ferrari, the engine is manufactured by Ferrari in Maranello and is both powerful and eco-friendly, thanks to the Auto Start-Stop function.

The V6 engine’s specific torque of 194 Nm per litre is the best in the luxury SUV class, as is its specific power (144hp/l). The Levante S accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and has a top speed of 264 km/h.

The design concept of the Levante combines coupé lines with interior space for five people
and exceptional aerodynamic efficiency. The Maserati of SUVs is instantly recognisable from a distance, thanks to its imposing grille, which was inspired by the sensational Alfieri concept, but also pays homage to historic Maserati cars like the Tipo 60 Birdcage.

The silhouette flows along the side of the car from the feline headlights to the characteristic Maserati rear pillar, creating a coupé look that is enhanced by frameless doors – a characteristic feature of modern Maserati cars. The muscular shape of the rear haunches underscores the car’s genuinely Italian style.

In the newly enhanced Levante S, this unmistakable design has reached new levels of sportiness with the restyling of the GranSport exterior.

The elegant, sport-oriented restyling is focused on the lower front fascia and the rear bumper. Alongside the sportier bumpers, the GranSport exterior is also discernible for the front and rear Black Piano inserts, the GranSport badges on the front fenders, the red brake calipers and the 21-inch Helios wheels.

While the exterior of the baseline V6 versions remains the same, the characteristic features of the luxury-oriented GranLusso trim are elegant chrome inserts in the front fascia, chrome front/rear skid plates, body colour rear spoiler, silver-painted brake calipers, 21-inch Helios alloy wheels and GranLusso badges on the fenders.

The GranLusso trim also offers the choice of full premium Italian leather, Pieno Fiore natural leather or Ermenegildo Zegna silk upholstery. It includes standard 12-way power comfort front seats with memory function, Bowers and Wilkins Surround Sound System, power-adjustable steering wheel and pedals, illuminated doorsills, parking sensors, navigation system and Soft Close Doors system.

The MY19 Levante S is fitted with a new gearshift lever for the eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox used on all Levante versions. The redesigned component features an intuitive, dual lane shift pattern providing shorter travel and improved functionality. The driver has the option to use the gearbox in either automatic (RND) or manual mode (M) simply by shifting the lever from right to left, while a new ‘P’ button on top sets the transmission in parking mode.

With the new gearshift lever, the driving modes cluster on the center console is even more
user-friendly. The M button has been eliminated and the Off-Road mode button has taken
its place leaving space for two separate buttons – instead of one – for the selection of the
Sport driving mode and the Skyhook suspension sport setting.

The selectable modes are Off-Road, I.C.E. (Increased Control & Efficiency) and Sport.
The eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox ensures exceptional comfort, low fuel consumption
and reduced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).

By default, the car is set to Auto Normal mode, which offers the right balance between ride comfort, reduced consumption and sportiness, performing smooth gear changes at low engine speeds.

In Off-Road mode, when the driver selects a chosen speed the car continues at this pace,
even when climbing. This is extremely useful on a challenging climb, as the car will effectively drive itself, with the driver only having to manage the steering wheel.

In Auto Off-Road mode the transmission recognises the different types of terrain, interacts with the ESP and alters its shifting response accordingly. In I.C.E. mode, gearshifts are almost
unnoticeable, providing unrivalled driving comfort.

The MY19 Levante S has a spacious cabin that blends innovative solutions, such as the state-of-the art infotainment system that has been mildly tweaked with improved display graphics and more user-friendly climate-control functions.

The button that deactivates the Start-Stop function can now be dragged and dropped on the main screen so you can access it in every menu.

The electric panorama sunroof with tilt and slide functionality comes as standard for all MY19 Levante S variants offered in Malaysia.

There is a palette of eleven colours in the MY19 catalogue only for the V6 Levante versions, with a brand-new tri-coat colour, the Blu Nobile with sparkling glass flakes glimmering under the sunlight.

The matt grey-by-default calipers on the baseline Levante V6 versions are painted silver on the GranLusso. The Levante GranSport is standard fitted with red painted calipers. A wide range of colours with the Maserati logo is available as an option.

The recently introduced Nerissimo package, has also been updated for the MY19 Levante.
It is now available in eight specific body colours – seven of which are brand new – combining black elements (front grille, skid plates, daylight openings and door mirrors) with dark tail lights and exhaust tips.

Details such as the grille upper bezel trim, the rear trunk accent, the side air vents, the Trident on grille and all Maserati badges and logos are finished in Black Chrome.

The updated MY19 Nerissimo package has also adopted body-colour door handles and lower moldings and new 21-inch wheels with dark finish.

The Levante S MY19 enters Malaysia’s luxury SUV segment at the starting price of RM788,800.00 (inclusive of local taxes and duties) and includes 3 years Standard Warranty
coverage with no mileage restriction plus a *Maserati Premium Service Plus of 3 years/60,000 km whichever comes first.

The public is invited to head over to Naza Italia’s showroom in Petaling Jaya to view and test drive the Levante and speak with Naza Italia’s sales team in greater detail about Maserati’s newest offering.

Follow @maserati.malaysia (Instagram) and www.facebook/maserati.malaysia for the
brand’s latest updates in Malaysia.

Next Bike Sdn Bhd, official distributor of the Ducati brand in Malaysia today unveiled three high performance and stylish bikes to Malaysians; the Ducati Panigale V4 and V4 S, Multistrada 1260 S and Monster 821.

GROUP CEO, Automotive Group, Naza Corporation Holdings, Dato’ Samson Anand George, said incorporating the essence of Italian style, Ducati motorcycles are engineered with
performance and endurance in mind which makes it suitable for riding on the various
Malaysian roads.

From the congested city roads to the long winding roads leading to the outskirts, Ducati motorcycles are built to withstand most road conditions,” said .

“As the official distributor of the premium Ducati brand in Malaysia, Naza places high importance on our customers’ interests and value for money experience. We are always
looking for opportunities to reward our loyal customers with exclusive offers and promotions,” he added.

Ducati Panigale V4 –Versatile and Made for the Track

The Ducati Panigale V4 marks an important milestone in the Ducati brand’s history as a
“symphony” of all-Italian performance and emotion, being the first mass-produced Ducati
bike to mount a four-cylinder engine.

The superbike was derived directly from the MotoGP Desmosedici, developed in close collaboration with Ducati Corse by drawing directly on know-how and technology from the racing world to provide a road bike closest to its MotoGP counterpart.

Elegant, muscular and equipped with cutting-edge technology, the Panigale V4 is the epitome of Italian sports elegance with a completely new design enhanced from its predecessors, built for both excellent on-track performance and outstanding on-road ridability.

Combining the alluring “Panigale” tag and the “V4” designation, the new exclusive superbike indicates the start of a whole new era for the Ducati brand.

The Panigale V4 tops the Ducati supersport range with its enhanced performance and rider-
friendliness – riders of all skill levels can experience boundless fun and excitement on the bike.

Powered by the new Desmosedici Stradale engine, just like the Desmosedici GP, the Panigale V4 is the most powerful bike in its segment with a maximum of 214 hp at 13,000 rpm with a power/weight ratio of 1:1, and has a torque of 12.6 Kgm at 10,000 rpm which makes it easy to handle.

Its engine is the only one in the sports segment with a 90º V configuration and uses a counter-rotating crankshaft and twin pulse ignition which contributes to the agility of the superbike when making a change in direction, while ensuring easier out-of-the-corner torque handling.

Equipped with state-of-the-art control electronics, the new Panigale V4 sets a new performance benchmark with raised vehicle safety and dynamics control standards as it
uses the latest generation six-axis inertial platform data (6D IMU).

Other extensive safety features include controlled slides during braking, front wheel ABS Cornering designed for track riding and Quickshift Up & Down (DQS) that tackles lean angles.

With a variety of accessories and performance parts packages for upgrade solutions available, the Ducati Panigale V4 starts at RM129,900 and the V4 S starts at RM169,900.

Ducati Multistrada 1260 S – Ultimate Touring Companion

First launched in 2010, the Multistrada was the start of a new revolution in the motorcycling
world by offering four bikes in one; from sport bike to long-distance tourer, from everyday
runabout to enduro.

With its many new features and Riding Modes, the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S brings a whole new level of performance, greater usability, control, comfort and fun.

Maximising the concept of versatility, the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S was made for touring the
urban and rural Malaysian landscapes. Equipped with a new engine, chassis and cutting-
edge electronics, its performance and control is significantly improved when riding in any
condition and on any road.

The heart of the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S is the new Euro 4 approved 1262 cc Ducati
Testastretta DVT engine which gives ample low-to-mid range torque.

The super bike is now even more pleasurable for everyday use as it offers the highest torque output in its class at 4,000 rpm – the most frequently used average rotation rate when riding.

To further enhance its power delivery, the bike also comes complete with the new Ride-by-Wire system to ensure smoother throttle control and Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up & Down which significantly improves the riding experience.

The Ducati Multistrada 1260 S was ergonomically designed to ensure comfort during travels.
Donning a new chassis with a longer swing arm and new shape at the front end, the rider
can easily tackle curves while ensuring maximum stability at full load.

The versatile superbike is also equipped with the revolutionary Bosch IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) platform which controls Cornering ABS, Ducati Cornering Lights and Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) with highly revered semi-active Ducati Skyhook suspension (DSS) Evolution control system and Vehicle Hold Control that ensures easy and safe uphill starts.

The Ducati Multistrada 1260 S is priced at RM129,900 (red) and RM130,900 (grey). Ducati Monster 821 – Perfect for the Sporty and Adventurous Urbanites The Ducati Monster 821 is the heir to the iconic Monster 900 at the Cologne Motor Show in 1992.

With an impressive upgrade, the new Monster 821 embodies the essence of naked sport feel, agility and power, and combines perfect performance with outstanding rider-friendliness, ideal for manoeuvering through the congested Malaysian traffic.

Characterised by the iconic Monster design, the Monster 821’s volumes, silhouette, tank and
classic headlight are true to the original lines of its 1993 predecessor but revisited with a
modern flair.

Similar to the original Monster, the iconic tank also comes with a fastening hook. For the first time on the mid-size Monster, the bike also comes with the colour TFT display with selected gear and fuel indicators.

Engineered to deliver a maximum power of 109 hp at 9,250 rpm, the Ducati Monster 821 is
equipped with the Euro 4 compliant liquid-cooled Testastretta 11º engine with 8.8 kgm of
torque at 7,750 rpm for high performance and agility.

The Monster 821 conveys pleasant riding sensations without compromising its safety with
the Ducati Safety Pack consisting of Bosch ABS and Ducati Traction Control. For maximum
safety, the Ducati Monster 821 also comes with three Riding Modes which allow for easy
adjustment of ABS DTC and Power Modes, letting riders transform the bike into three
different motorcycles personalities.

The bike also features Brembo brakes with dual 320 mm discs and M4-32 monobloc radial callipers up front, and a refined suspension system with adjustable shock absorber at the rear.

The Ducati Monster 821 is available in two colour variants; Ducati Red and the Classic Ducati Yellow – a Monster fan favourite, and is priced at RM65,900 and RM66,900 respectively.

The Ducati Panigale V4 variants, Multistrada 1260 S and Monster 821 are now available for
viewing. Ducati fans may visit the nearest authorised Ducati dealership for more enquiries
and test rides.

To further enhance the premium aftersales experience for owners, Ducati offers the Ducati
Smart Service Program, a two-year free service for parts and lubricants, or up to 30,000km
including Desmodromic service. This free service program is additional to the current two-
year unlimited mileage warranty and is available at all authorised Ducati dealerships nationwide.

Naza Italia, official importer and distributor of the Ferrari brand in Malaysia, has officially launched a unique experiential pop-up showroom at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

THE Ferrari Pop-Up Experience, located at the main entrance until 28th September, is the first of its kind in Malaysia and part of a regional showcase that offers the public a taste of the Ferrari lifestyle.

“The Ferrari Pop-Up Experience, an expansive open-air showroom that greets the eyes with the brand’s signature red hue, invites the public to explore the lavish world of the Prancing Horse.

Ferrari is known to be a very exclusive brand, however on this occasion we are making it more accessible. Situated amongst other luxury brands at Pavilion KL, this experiential pop-up showroom really does offer customers insight into the lifestyle that complements Ferrari ownership,” said Dato’ Samson Anand George, Group CEO, Automotive Group, Naza Corporation Holdings Sdn Bhd.

The palatial pop-up showroom features two impressive V8 stallions from the brand’s current range – the Ferrari Portofino and the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T.

This is the first time that the Portofino has been made available for public viewing in Malaysia since its official launch in May. The Ferrari Portofino takes its name from one of the most attractive villages on the Italian Riviera in the Liguria Region.

The V8 GT is a stylish symbol of elegant daily living, combining luxury, versatility and on-board comfort in a berlinetta coupé that effortlessly converts to a drop-top. It is the most powerful convertible car that Ferrari has ever produced, boasting an ability to unleash a tremendous 600cv and sprint from 0-100km/h in just 3.5 seconds.

The GTC4Lusso T is the first four-seater in Prancing Horse history to sport a turbo-charged V8 engine, presenting a whole new Ferrari GT concept that’s aimed at owners seeking a car that is sporty, dynamic, and ideal for driving on a daily basis.

The grand tourer is further refinement of the shooting brake coupé, reinterpreting the concept with an extremely streamlined, tapered shape that gives it an almost fastback-like silhouette. The car’s 3.9-litre V8 turbo engine has a maximum power output is 610 cv at 7,500 rpm.

The Ferrari Pop-Up Experience showroom, which will stand at the main entrance of Pavilion KL until 28th September, features a car display area, an exclusive lounge and reception space.

In conjunction with the Ferrari Pop-Up Experience, Ferrari Malaysia is running a contest on Instagram from 22nd to 28th September. Any member of the public with a valid Instagram account may enter the contest and all they have to do is follow the instructions provided on social media.

More exciting information about Ferrari Malaysia may be obtained from the official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ferrarimalaysia.nazaitalia. Follow @ferrari.malaysia on Instagram for the latest updates and offerings of Ferrari and Naza Italia.