LAND ROVER DEFENDER LIMITED EDITION LAUNCHED IN MALAYSIA

Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) has launched a Land Rover Defencer Limited Edition here today. This is essentially a tribute to the truly iconic 4x4 that will no longer be in production by the end of this year. A truly bittersweet moment, as it is sad to see an icon leave us but it also leaves us in anticipation of its successor. 

Anyway, JLRM has now given us a Land Rover Defender Double Cab pickup enhanced with 13 exclusive items – a chequer plate set, roof rack, raised air intake, side protection runners, A-frame protection bar and kit installation, a set of four spotlights, rear step bumper assembly, 9.5cti WARN electric winch, winch accessories kit, bumper mounting, a set of five off-road tyres and a special Santorini Black eye-catching paint job on the body and rims.

The Land Rover Defender Limited Edition will be customised to order and is available from any Sime Darby AutoConneXion Sdn Bhd or SISMA Auto Sdn Bhd authorised dealerships. It is priced at RM153,888.00 plus RM65,388.00 for the Limited Edition Accessories Package (on its own worth RM79,000), inclusive of labour charges and 6% GST. 

The Limited Edition Accessories Package is also available for purchase by current Land Rover Defender owners interested in transforming their vehicles into ‘go-anywhere’ mean machines. The package is originally worth RM79,000.00 but is now available at a special price of RM65,388.00 during the promotion period from now till December 31, 2015. The Limited Edition Accessories are also available individually for sale. 

So this package gets you something totally badass. Close to the Land Rover Defender Big Foot used in the latest James Bond movie, Spectre. You only need those huge tyres and some rope wrapped round the bonnet up front. 

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER LIMITED EDITION LAUNCHED

Transform your Land Rover Defender with the Limited Edition Accessories Package

Kuala Lumpur, November 18, 2015 – Jaguar Land Rover (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (JLRM) has launched the head-turning Land Rover Defender Limited Edition - a tribute to the iconic 4X4 that will no longer be in production after this year.

It is essentially a Land Rover Defender Double Cab pickup enhanced with 13 exclusive items – a chequer plate set, roof rack, raised air intake, side protection runners, A-frame protection bar and kit installation, a set of four spotlights, rear step bumper assembly, 9.5cti WARN electric winch, winch accessories kit, bumper mounting, a set of five off-road tyres and a special Santorini Black eye-catching paint job on the body and rims.

The Land Rover Defender Limited Edition will be customised to order and available from any Sime Darby AutoConneXion Sdn Bhd or SISMA Auto Sdn Bhd authorised dealerships.  It is priced at RM153,888.00 plus RM65,388.00 for the Limited Edition Accessories Package, inclusive of labour charges and 6% GST.

The Limited Edition Accessories Package is also available for purchase by current Land Rover Defender owners interested in transforming their vehicles into ‘go-anywhere’ mean machines. The package is originally worth RM79,000.00 but is now available at a special price of RM65,388.00 during the promotion period from now till December 31, 2015. The Limited Edition Accessories are also available individually for sale.

According to JLRM managing director Tuan Syed Mudzhar Syed Ali, the accessories would be fitted by trained technicians and covered by warranty, except for the paint job and off-road tyres.

“This special Land Rover Defender Limited Edition is a tribute to a much-loved 4X4 icon as the last of the current Land Rover Defenders will roll-off the production lines by the end of the year, marking the end of an era.  There is no better time than now to buy this collectors’ vehicle,” he said.

For the past six decades, the Land Rover Series models and subsequently, the Defender, have played crucial roles in nation building all over the world.  The model was and remains the mainstay of many security forces, development agencies and service organisations due to its unmatched off-roading capabilities and almost unbreakable design and all-aluminium body construction.  Today, it is still the preferred vehicle for many outdoor and off-roading enthusiasts.

For more information on this special promotion, please go to www.landrover.com.my.

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Sunday Lite: The BMW Seven Hundred and Fifty by Q Branch

Q: It's the insurance damage waiver for your beautiful new car. Now, will you need collision coverage?
Bond: Yes.
Q: Fire?
Bond: Probably.
Q: Personal Injury?
Bond: I hope not, but accidents do happen.
Q: They frequently do with you.
Bond: Well, that takes care of the normal wear and tear. I there any other protection I need?
Q: Only from me, 007, unless you bring that car back in pristine order.

The AVIS rent-a-car BMW 750i E38 - Ballistic armored body panels, bulletproof and impact-proof glass all round (but not gerenade launcher proof to an extent), security system which electrocutes intruders through the door handles (can be disarmed via 007's mobile phone), security compartments hidden behind section of dashboard where airbag is located, can be driven and controlled remotely by 007's Ericsson mobile phone, retractable cable-cutter in the front BMW logo, tear gas dispensers, roof mounted rockets and a rear-mounted caltrop (triangular spikes) dispenser. In other words, the usual extras. 

I still want one. IF I could afford the road tax on this sucker here in Malaysia that is.

If I was driving this car from the back seat via my phone  I'd be happy as heck....

And here's how you return it back to the rental company after a job well done. 

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ASTON MARTIN DB9 GT BOND EDITION ....and a little bit on what happened to Aston Martin in Malaysia

Well, here is something that any secret agent, much less the most famous in the world, would never been seen in. The Aston Martin DB9 GT Bond Edition has been launched celebrating the release of the upcoming James Bond movie, Spectre. 

If you were a spy, you would firstly be inconspicuous and understated when undercover. This one is ostentatious and flamboyant. And if you are called Mr. Bond, it calls unwanted attention to yourself. A spy driving an Aston only works in the movies. Obviously.

I suppose this would attract a lot of other sorts of people nonetheless. I predict that all 150 units of this limited run model would be sold out within the next few weeks, if not days. A lot of people would love to think they're a  superspy. Including Yours Truly. 

So what is different about this car from the regular, run of the mill Aston Martin DB9 GT? Standard on the regular DB9 GT are a 540hp/ 620Nm 6.0-litre V12 engine, ten-spoke gloss black diamond turned 20-inch alloy wheels; bright aluminium bonnet vents, side strakes and grille; carbon fibre front splitter and rear diffuser, and grey brake calipers. 

What gets added on are - unique Spectre Silver paint; sterling silver Aston Martin badges front and rear; and discreet ‘007 Bond Edition’ exterior badging. Inside, you get unique numbered sill plaques featuring the familiar 007 logo; gun barrel embroidery on the 2+2’s rear seat divider and a special Bond Edition start-up screen on the new model’s AMi II touch-sensitive Aston Martin infotainment system.

The new DB9 GT Bond Edition is available to order in markets around the world from today, priced at £165,000. 

You could order it from Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia....IF the company hadn't already closed shop sometime end of last year. A shame really. A real shame. It had hope. It had promise. It had mis-management I heard. Oh well. 

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ASTON MARTIN DB9 GT BOND EDITION

2 September, 2015, Gaydon: For more than half a century Aston Martin has been the sports car of choice for the world’s most famous spy, James Bond. Now, the luxury British brand is celebrating the release ofSpectre with the launch of the strictly limited DB9 GT Bond Edition.

Limited to 150 examples worldwide, the highly desirable model is based on the recently launched DB9 GT. Designed to offer the best of what DB9 can be, the DB9 GT delivers world-class grand touring and hand-built excellence.

Building on these exceptional foundations, the new Aston Martin DB9 GT Bond Edition adds even greater levels of exclusivity by virtue of its limited edition build run along with a host of carefully considered trim, equipment and accessory additions that celebrate the brand’s more than 50-year association with the famous film franchise.

Subtle styling additions

The DB9 GT Bond Edition is distinguished by a subtle yet elegant selection of styling additions inside and out.

The 6.0-litre V12-engined grand tourer features unique Spectre Silver paint; sterling silver Aston Martin badges front and rear; and discreet ‘007 Bond Edition’ exterior badging.

These features build on the elegant styling of the DB9 GT which includes unique ten-spoke gloss black diamond turned 20-inch alloy wheels; bright aluminium bonnet vents, side strakes and grille; carbon fibre front splitter and rear diffuser, and grey brake calipers.

Inside, the DB9 GT Bond Edition continues its subtle homage to James Bond with unique numbered sill plaques featuring the familiar 007 logo; gun barrel embroidery on the 2+2’s rear seat divider and a special Bond Edition start-up screen on the new model’s AMi II touch-sensitive Aston Martin infotainment system.

These embellishments add to the car’s already luxurious interior environment which includes unique fluted leather; an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel and a satin carbon fibre centre console surround.

Powerful appeal

The DB9 GT Bond Edition’s 6.0-litre V12 engine is capable of generating 547 PS at 6750 rpm, and 620 Nm of torque at 5500 rpm.

The all-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve 5,935 cc front mid-mounted V12 is mated to the proven rear mid-mounted Touchtronic II six-speed transmission with electronic shift-by-wire control system. It carries the luxury sports car from rest to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds, and on to a top speed of 183 mph.

The all-round independent double wishbone suspension continues to deliver secure handling while the three-stage Adaptive Damping System (ADS) offers distinct Normal, Sport and Track modes for the broadest possible breadth of dynamic characteristics.

Elegant Accessories

Besides its unique interior and exterior features, the DB9 GT Bond Edition offers a suite of elegant Bond-themed accessories to complement the model’s creation.

Presented in a finely-crafted 21” Globe-Trotter trolley case finished with an embossed leather luggage tag, the collector’s car also includes an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m James Bond Limited Edition watch complete with a unique Aston Martin strap.

Welcoming the debut of the DB9 GT Bond Edition, Aston Martin CEO Dr Andy Palmer said: “Aston Martin and James Bond are intrinsically linked in the minds of many of our enthusiasts and, indeed, owners, worldwide.

“In the run-up to the launch of the new film, Spectre, which sees Bond behind the wheel of the DB10, we are very happy to be able to celebrate the partnership with this superb limited edition DB9 GT collector’s item.”

Dr Palmer added: “I’m sure the 150 owners worldwide who succeed in acquiring one of these exceptional sports cars will, like the rest of us, delight in seeing Spectre when it is released later this year.”

The new DB9 GT Bond Edition is available to order in markets around the world from today, priced at £165,000.         

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