NAZA OPENS VESPA SHOWROOM AND UNVEILS THE PIAGGIO LIBERTY 150 CC

NAZA OPENS VESPA SHOWROOM AND UNVEILS THE PIAGGIO LIBERTY 150 CC

KOTA DAMANSARA, PETALING JAYA, 30 JULY 2011: NAZA Premira Sdn Bhd the distributor of Vespa scooters in Malaysia officially opened its first sales showroom in Malaysia today in Kota Damansara.

With an investment of almost RM400, 000.00, NAZA Premira is confident that its Kota Damansara showroom will be able to reel in customers not only from the area but also from other surrounding neighbourhoods. The company will further invest an additional RM2 million to open 3 more showrooms nationwide and to support its dealers. By the middle of next year, NAZA Premira is targeting to create a network of 30 – 40 dealers nationwide.

A range of Vespa products will be offered at the showroom including Vespa’s most popular model – the Vespa LX150cc. In addition to that, larger capacity of the vintage Vespa GTV250 and the sports Vespa GTS 300 will also be available. The showroom will also showcase a range of accessories and other Vespa lifestyle items.

NAZA Premira, a member of the NAZA Group of Companies, was awarded the distributorship for all 4 brands in May last year. The sales of Vespa scoters started in December 2010 after it was officially launched during the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2010.

“Vespa is the most iconic and desirable scooter brand in the world and we are excited to be able to offer these products to the Malaysian market through our agreement with NAZA. We believe NAZA will be able to deliver to its customers the best Vespa ownership experience as per our customer’s expectations,” said Judah Sangaran, the Area Manager of Piaggio Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

NAZA Group of Companies Joint Group Chairman Datuk Wira Hj SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin expressed his excitement over the re-introduction of the Vespa brand in Malaysia.

“I am very excited with the re-introduction of the Vespa brand in Malaysia. NAZA is proud to represent Vespa and we look forward to re-establishing this classic premium brand in the Malaysian market. In order to do that, we have begun developing nationwide dealerships and service networks to make the brand more visible as well as to offer support to our customers. As with our other brands, we are also offering our customers a complete Vespa lifestyle experience,” he said.

“Our aim is to make Vespa as the best seller for premium scooter. Up till June 2011 we have already sold 400 units of Vespa and on target to sell between 800 and 1000 units before the end of the year,” Datuk Wira Hj SM Faisal added.

At the Vespa showroom launch, NAZA Premira unveiled its latest model of Piaggio Liberty 150 cc. Liberty comes with 150 cc engine, 15 inch tyres and a 7-liter tank. The Liberty 150 cc is a mass market scooter that will attract riders from all range of age. The new lighthouse on the handlebar and a highly protective shield enrich the front. To ensure maximum ease of use, the Liberty already has a rear rack and removable footrests, offering greater capacity to transport objects with practical flat platform. The underseat storage compartment can accommodate a helmet and further space can be found in the rear shield. The seat has also been lowered and lengthened to provide more comfort for the passenger.

The Liberty 150 cc is the perfect answer to city riding. The selling price of the Liberty 150 cc is estimated at not more than RM10,000 and will be available for sale from September 2011.

In conjunction with the opening of the showroom, NAZA Premira organised a ‘Vespa Open Day – Durian, Kuew Teow and Satay Party’ held from 2pm-6pm. The event was open to the public.

Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to drop by our showroom or contact Mr. Idon Pang, Head of Sales & Operations, NAZA Premira Sdn Bhd at pang@naza.com.my or at 016-2295404.

DUCATI UNVEILS THE MULTISTRADA 1200 S PIKES PEAK LIMITED EDITION – THE BIKE FOR CHAMPIONS

DUCATI UNVEILS THE MULTISTRADA 1200 S PIKES PEAK LIMITED EDITION – THE BIKE FOR CHAMPIONS

Petaling Jaya, 29th July 2011 - Next Bike Sdn Bhd, the sole importer and distributor of Ducati Bikes in Malaysia today unveiled its latest offering – the Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak Limited Edition - giving bike’s lovers a magnificent machine to marvel at.

This special edition bike was designed to celebrate Ducati’s Greg Tracy’s victory at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race in Colorado, Unites States two years in a row. Also known as the ‘Race to the Clouds’, the 20km race is held in a range of the Rocky Mountains from a start line altitude of 2,862m to a finish line altitude at 4,300m.

The Multistrada 1200 S with a horsepower of 150 is the only bike in the world to feature the four-bikes-in-one technology. By a mere switch of a button, the Multistrada’s fully adjustable Öhlins suspension, the 1198 Testastretta 11° engine’s power output and innovative Ducati Traction Control settings electronically switches to suit the riders riding mode ranging from long distance tours, urban machine, adventure enduro and sport bike.

The Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak Limited Edition is specially dressed in stunning replica of the Ducati Corse-style paint scheme with passenger foot-peg hangers and engine guard anodized in black finish and sport red pin-stripping on the wheels. In addition to the original silencer and screen equiptment, the Pikes Peak Limited Edition also arrives with a Ducati Performance carbon silencer from Termignoni and a race derived low screen in carbon fibre. A Ducati Performance carbon fibre mudguard and custom made seat detailed with red stitching complete an enhanced specification well worthy of a race-winning replica.

NAZA Group of Companies Joint Group Executive Chairman, Datuk Wira Hj SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin unveiled the new model together with Group Chief Operating Officer, Dato’ Hj SM Zulkifli SM Amin.

“We, at NAZA World, are proud to bring the Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak Limited Edition bike to Malaysia. It is truly a bike for the champions. With the award-winning features and capabilities of the Multistrada 1200, we are confident that the Pikes Peak Limited Edition bike will be loved by all bike enthusiasts,” said Datuk Wira Hj SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin.

To further enhance the lifestyle of the Ducati Multistrada range, Ducati Malaysia also announced the Ducati Multistrada Borneo Adventure starting from the 25th of November till 2nd of December 2011. The 8 days 7 nights program will see Ducati Multistrada owners ride from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, passing through Brunei. The program will allow owners to experience the best of their Multistrada travelling through Borneo’s breathtaking landscape and challenging terrain.

Datuk Wira Hj SM Faisal said, “The Ducati Multistrada Borneo Adventure is the first prelude to promoting two wheels tourism in Malaysia, whereby the next year we will put the Borneo Adventure program as an annual event open not only to Malaysians but to all Ducati owners from all over the world.

“At Ducati Malaysia, we strive to not only develop our business locally but to promote our beautiful country through our alliance with Ducati. Last year, we organized the inaugural Asia Ducati Week (ADW) 2010 which saw more than 1,000 Ducati owners from all over the world gather here in Malaysia during the MotoGP for a complete Ducati experience. ADW 2010 was awarded by Ducati as its best marketing program in Asia.”

Datuk Wira Hj SM Faisal further added, “We will continue to invest in building the brand and the lifestyle of Ducati. In the coming months, we can anticipate exciting developments from network expansion, new and exciting model introductions, more dedicated lifestyle events and many more.”

“Business wise, the company is expected to grow 100% followed by another 100% achievement in 2012. In order to achieve this goal, we will be introducing more than 200 new units of Ducati in Malaysia this year.”

The Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak Limited Edition is available at the Ducati Showroom at NAZA AutoMall Petaling Jaya and NAZA AutoWorld Plaza TTDI.

NAZA LAUNCHES TWO NEW MOTORCYCLE MODELS AT THE OPENING OF APRILIA FLAGSHIP SHOWROOM

NAZA LAUNCHES TWO NEW MOTORCYCLE MODELS

AT THE OPENING OF APRILIA FLAGSHIP SHOWROOM
Aprilia Tuono V4 APRC model is the first to be launched in Asia

Kuala Lumpur, 21 July 2011- NAZA Premira Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor for Aprilia bikes in Malaysia, launched two new models today in conjunction with the opening of Aprilia’s new flagship showroom in Kampung Baru.

NAZA Group of Companies Joint Group Executive Chairman, Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin launched the showroom and unveiled the Aprilia Tuono V4 APRC and Dorsoduro 1200, bringing the total number of Aprilia models available in Malaysia to eight models. Not only that, Malaysia is the first country in Asia to launch the Tuono V4 APRC.

The Tuono V4 APRC is the naked version of RSV4 Factory and is a much awaited model by big bike enthusiasts. The Tuono V4 comes with the Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC) and has superior handling, thanks to the chassis which is identical to the world class RSV4 line-up. The Tuono V4 is a top choice among independent test riders against the likes of Ducati Streetfighter S, KTM Super Duke R and the Triumph Speed Triple. The 1000cc model comes with 167.3bhp at 11,500 rpm and 111.5 Nm at 9,500 rpm.

The Dorsoduro 1200 meanwhile is the ultimate choice for bikers who love the Motard category. The 1,200cc bike produces 130bhp (96.0 kW) at 8700 RPM and 115 Nm at 7200 rpm. The Dorsoduro also comes fitted with the Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) system for optimum safety.

The Aprilia flagship showroom in Kampung Baru joins other NAZA showrooms in the area such as NAZA World and Chevrolet 3S Centre. The Aprilia showroom is also a 3S Centre which offers performance parts replacement for its customers. NAZA Premira invested over RM200,000.00 for the service center and had bought proper equipment and tools to service the range of Aprilia bikes currently available in the country.

The service area has 8 bays to accommodate customers and ensure that they are immediately attended to. The mechanics have been professionally trained at the Aprilia Training Center in Italy and here in Malaysia.

The showroom also features a Championship Corner where two (2) exact replica of championship racing bikes are displayed. One of it is the RSV4 Factory which was used by Superbike World Championship (SBK) winner, Max Biaggi in 2010, while the other is the RS125R, a MotoGP bike.

The showroom will also have a merchandise store with a wide range of Aprilia racing apparel and casual wear. The store will be operational in August. The showroom will also have display and sales area for other bikes under the Piaggio Group which included the Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera brands.

NAZA Premira, a member of the NAZA Group of Companies, was awarded the distributorship for all 4 brands in May last year. The sales of Aprilia bikes started in December 2010 after it was officially launched during the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2010. A total of six models – RS125R, Shiver 750, Mana 850, Dorsoduro 750, RSV4R and the world famous SBK bike RSV4 Factory – were distributed to the market, each targeting a different segment.

Datuk Wira SM Faisal said, “When we decided to acquire the distributorship for the Aprilia bikes, we knew it would be a challenge as the brand was practically dead in Malaysia. In less than a year, I believe we have been successful in re-introducing the brand to Malaysians in whole and to superbike enthusiasts specifically. Up till June this year, more than 130 units of Aprilia bikes have been booked compared to 110 units which were sold by the previous distributor in a span of two years!”

“Our secret lies in prioritizing the customers and competitively pricing our product against the Japanese bikes. With the opening of this flagship showroom, we now provide sheer comfort and luxury to all our customers. The showroom is conducive and easily accessible while our service center is manned by professionally trained mechanics who only have your safety in heart,” he added.

Datuk Wira SM Faisal also announced that customers will receive a free 3-year maintenance package (not including wear and tear) when they purchase an Aprilia bike. This is to encourage customers to follow the proper maintenance schedule to ensure that their bikes are roadworthy while providing riders with maximum performance.

The Aprilia flagship showroom is located at No. 147, Jalan Raja Muda Aziz, 50300 Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur and is open daily from 9am till 8pm. Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to drop by our showroom or contact Mr. Idon Pang, Head of Sales & Operations, NAZA Premira Sdn Bhd at pang@naza.com.my or at 016-2295404.

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FOOTBALL FEVER HITS NAZA WORLD

FOOTBALL FEVER HITS NAZA WORLD
NAZA WORLD TO SPONSOR THE CHELSEA ASIA TOUR 2011

Kuala Lumpur, 18 July 2011 – NAZA World today confirmed its continuous support of local and international sports initiatives by becoming the official automobile sponsor for the Malaysian leg of Chelsea’s Asia Tour 2011. Back in Malaysia since their last visit in 2008, The Blues will be in Malaysia from the 18^th – 22^nd July 2011 where they will take on Harimau Malaya.

As the official automobile sponsor, NAZA World presented one Bentley for the use of the Chief Executive Officer of Chelsea, Ron Gourlay and four Chevrolet Captiva to be used by the Chelsea players and senior management team. At the end of their tour, the Chelsea players will be invited to pen their autograph on two Special Edition Chevrolet Cruze. The cars will then be auctioned off for charity.

The vehicles are courtesy of NAZA Quest Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor for the Chevrolet brand in Malaysia.

An avid Chelsea fan, NAZA Group of Companies Joint Group Executive Chairman Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin said, “I have always been a True Blue and to come onboard as a sponsor and share the experience of having one of the greatest club in the world play live here in Kuala Lumpur is a great honour. In addition to that, to have my football heroes do their bit for charity is something that is definitely out of this world.”

Datuk Wira SM Faisal also added, “I hope that by having Chelsea play on Malaysian soil can inspire young Malaysians to excel not only in football or sports but also in any field that they are passionate about. I would also like to wish both Chelsea and our Harimau Malaya team to have a great match. Semoga Berjaya.”

NAZA WORLD-TAYLOR’S SOLAR VEHICLE UNVEILED FOR SHELL ECO CHALLENGE RACE

RM65, 000 NAZA WORLD-TAYLOR’S SOLAR VEHICLE UNVEILED FOR SHELL ECO CHALLENGE RACE

First-year Taylor’s engineering st

udents take on the challenge of building an energy-efficient car

Of the challenges facing the human race in the 21st century, energy shortage and pollution often top the list. Taylor’s University and NAZA World did their part to address this issue when they

deployed their NAZA World Taylor’s Eco Team to design and build an extremely efficient solar vehicle to participate in the Shell Eco Marathon

Asia competition. This futuristic vehicle was designed and built by a five-member-team of first year chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering students from Taylor's University School of Engineering.

“NAZA is proud to support and encourage the aspirations of Malaysia’s y

outh. Our contribution in this endeavour is well worthwhile as it is in line with our hopes that one day our roads will have energy efficient vehicles that enable better conservation of our environment. We are always eager to play a role in integral projects such as this that provide the automotive industry with greener options for the future. On this effort, I wish the NAZA World Taylors’ Eco Team, semoga bejaya!” stated Datuk Wira SM Faisal, Joint Group Executive Chairman of NAZA Group of Companies.

Taylor’s Eco Team leader, Low Kean Peng, said that the team is the only team in the competition which consisted of enti

rely of first year students. “We are driven by a single dream which is to build cars that are incredibly efficient and have the potential to impact our world positively,” he said.

“We used state of the art equipment and software available at our labs to ensure that we built a car that is not only light and fuel efficient but also safe and comfortable. In designing this vehicle, we pushed the limits of what is possible with the aim of increasing the awareness of green technology and its potential,” he added.

Shell Eco Marathon Asia will be held for the second time in Malaysia

this year from 6th to 9th July in Sepang International Circuit. NAZA World-Taylor’s Eco Team is one of 121 teams from different universities taking place in this challenge which has two categories, urban 2

and prototype. The winning vehicle is the one that achieves the farthest distance using the least amount of energy.

“Our team opted to go for the prototype category as we wanted to test new design concepts,” said Wong Zhou Hong, the team’s chief designer. “We are very confident that our car is going to perform well as we ensured that our computer based design was verified using experimental techniques and tests,” Wong added.21-year-old Nur Fatinah binti Abd Aziz, the only female member of the team, is pursuing a degree in chemical engineering. She was responsible for sponsorship, material selection and safety. “I found working on this project to be an extremely satisfying experience as I managed to learn a lot especially while raising the funds needed to build our car,” she said.“We are really grateful to NAZA world for generously supporting our project,” Nur Fatinah added.The team has two drivers, Firnaaz Ahamed and Louis Chia Wai Kit. Pursuing their studies in Chemical and Electrical and Electronic Engineering respectively, they were also responsible for energy analysis and electrical system. “Although we weigh the lightest among our team members, I doubt that this was the only reason we were chosen to be the drivers,” said Firnaaz jokingly.Agreeing with his team member, Louis added that driver’s skills would be pivotal in winning the race, as the driver needs to be able to complement the car systems by being an integral part of them.

Built out of mild steel and fiberglass, the solar car design was inspired by the dolphin’s shape. The car uses a rear wheel drive and steering system.

Associate Professor Dr. Mushtak Al-Atabi, the team supervisor and the Dean of Taylor’s University School of Engineering, attributed the success of his students to the Project Based Learning approach that the school has adopted. “Project Based Learning at Taylor’s School of Engineering is developed to challenge multidisciplinary teams of students using real life projects to bring the best out of them. This way the students will develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills besides the technical skills making them highly sought after individuals by future employers,” Dr. Al-Atabi added.

Professor Dato’ Dr. Hassan Said, Taylor’s University Vice Chancellor and President, is very glad to see leading industry player Naza World endorsing the School of Engineering’s efforts. “As we continue to push the limits through the use of Project Based Learning, we truly appreciate industry players coming forward to support us as we pursue our journey to develop graduates who are highly sought after by top employers, graduates who will be able to contribute positively toward making Malaysia a high income nation,” he said.

Taylor’s University School of Engineering has the honour of being the only private institution in Malaysia to be a member of the prestigious CDIO initiative. The university also recently won the National Formula Varsity Race, in which a team of 7 first year students conceived, designed, built and raced the TRT racing car.