Motor Trend

UMW Toyota Motor Had Encouraging Sales In April, Will Continue Offering Value

By Jaime E. Love 3 days ago

We are now nearly in the middle of 2022, and thus far, UMW Toyota Motor is seeing a positive trend in its sales numbers. For the month of April, the company recorded sales of 6,868 Toyota vehicles and 78 Lexus vehicles. In terms of its sales performance year-to-date, the company had sold a total of 29,393 vehicles (both Toyota and Lexus combined) in the first 4 months of 2022. This is a 11% year-on-year increase over the first 4 months of 2021.

The increase in sales can be attributed not only the buyers taking advantage of savings from the sales tax exemption period which is expected to end soon, but also its recent ‘Bersama Lebih Makna’ Raya promotions, which offered benefits worth RM4,000 for such models as the Vios and Yaris.

Toyota Corolla Cross_Drive“It is heartening to note that we have transitioned well into the endemic phase, and we at UMW Toyota

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UMW Toyota Motor continues strong surge in first four months of the year

By Jaime E. Love 4 days ago
SHAH ALAM: UMW Toyota Motor sold 29,393 units of Toyota and Lexus cars in the first four months of the year, representing an increase of 11% increase over the same period last year.

For the month of April, UMW Toyota Motor sold 6,868 units of Toyota cars and 78 units of Lexus.

The company said the trend is expected to continue and looks to be driving further ahead as the year progresses.

The uptick in sales results for the year-to-date is attributed to the ‘Bersama Lebih Makna’ Raya promotions, which offers benefits worth RM4,000 to those who choose to drive the Vios and Yaris home.

Always a popular choice, these Toyota best-sellers have furthered the jump in sales, with the automotive leader expecting a further hike in anticipation of upcoming new product launches.

Vios.

Vios.

UMW Toyota Motor president Ravindran K said the company would continue to be innovative towards empowering

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New Orbea Urrun blends long battery life with a power-packed motor

By Jaime E. Love 5 days ago

Orbea has launched the Urrun, a new hardtail electric mountain bike, designed for longer escapades in the saddle. It sits alongside the Rise full-suspension platform, which comprises a carbon model and the aluminium Rise H.

The Urrun features a hydroformed aluminium frame with 120mm of front suspension travel. The bikes are equipped with a Shimano EP8-RS (Rider Synergy) motor, which Orbea developed in collaboration with Shimano. This is based on a standard EP8 motor that has been re-tuned to offer less torque, and also featured on the Rise H.

The Urrun is available immediately and there will be two models in the range, the Urrun 10 and 30.

The Urrun 30 retails for £3,499 / €3,799 / $4,299 / AU$7,499. This rises to £4,299 / €4,799 / $5,499 / AU$8,799 for the Urrun 10.

Why create the Urrun?

The Urrun is an electric hardtail mountain bike designed for long days

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Enzo-era Ferrari finds a new home at McPherson College

By Jaime E. Love 7 days ago
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McPHERSON, KANSAS (May 9, 2022) – In a surprise ceremony last Friday, McPherson College received and unveiled a classic 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, a two-seat grand tourer, a gift from Dr. Richard Lundquist, LHD. A longtime supporter of the college’s auto restoration program, Lundquist’s gift marks the first Ferrari the college has ever received.

“I’m pleased to hand over the keys to one of my most prized possessions to the wonderful students and faculty at McPherson College,” said Lundquist. “It’s my hope that the car provides enhanced learning opportunities and can be restored by the students and eventually compete in prestigious events.”

For 46 years, McPherson College has been the only college in America developing the next generation of automotive restorers, with graduates securing positions with some of the top car collectors, museums, and restoration companies in the world. The program’s students study and work on historic

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