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It had been in August 1959 that a talented designer named Sir Alec Issigonis breathed existence in to the MINI. Considered a actually hip auto, the Mini (introduced towards the public since the Austin Seven) was originally fitted with an 850cc 34bhp engine. It’s a straightforward & agile car that may accommodate four adults. Fast forward to the on-going year. The 2010 Mini John Cooper Convertible, with its 1.6-liter, four -cylinder unit and revved up direct fuel injection, shows the transformation that the popular auto has undergone all through the years.

It’s the 1960s that the Mini is best remembered for. The 1st Mini Cooper hit the streets in 1961, powered by a 997cc engine with 55bhp. Automotive racing driver John Cooper developed the souped-up version from the Mini. In 1962, the Austin Seven was renamed Austin Mini. Then in 1963, 1071-cc engine with 70 brake horse power were incorporated within the Austin/Morris Mini Cooper 1071S.The Cooper S soared in popularity when the 91bhp Works spec cars won the Monte Carlo Rally from 1964 to 1967. In 1967 the mini underwent changes, notably wider rear windscreen, transformed rear light clusters, and a new grille.

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One of the country’s top luxury carmakers — Mercedes-Benz Malaysia – supports important sporting events around Malaysia including golf tournaments and sports car races.

The world class MercedesTrophy was held for the 19th straight year beginning in April, 2009 at the Nexus Gold Resort Karambunai in Sabah, and ending at the Saujana Golf Country Club in Selangor on June 18. In between, the event stopped at the Bukit Jambul Country Club in Penang and the Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club in Johor. The tournament is open only to owners of Mercedes –Benz cars from authorized Mercedes dealers across Malaysia.

Winners in the Men’s and Women’s categories go on to represent Malaysia in the Asian final in Melbourne, Australia courtesy of Mercedes-Benz. Winners in each handicap category then qualify for the World Final in Stuttgart, Germany. Players that hit a hole-in-one can win a free Mercedes-Benz car. Continue reading ‘Top 3 Luxury Cars and Sporting Events Across Malaysia’ »

One of the country’s top luxury carmakers — Mercedes-Benz Malaysia – supports important sporting events around Malaysia including golf tournaments and sports car races.

The world class MercedesTrophy was held for the 19th straight year beginning in April, 2009 at the Nexus Gold Resort Karambunai in Sabah, and ending at the Saujana Golf Country Club in Selangor on June 18. In between, the event stopped at the Bukit Jambul Country Club in Penang and the Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club in Johor. The tournament is open only to owners of Mercedes –Benz cars from authorized Mercedes dealers across Malaysia.

Winners in the Men’s and Women’s categories go on to represent Malaysia in the Asian final in Melbourne, Australia courtesy of Mercedes-Benz. Winners in each handicap category then qualify for the World Final in Stuttgart, Germany. Players that hit a hole-in-one can win a free Mercedes-Benz car.

Continue reading ‘Top 3 Luxury Cars and Sporting Events Across Malaysia’ »

One of the country’s top luxury carmakers — Mercedes-Benz Malaysia – supports important sporting events around Malaysia including golf tournaments and sports car races.

The world class MercedesTrophy was held for the 19th straight year beginning in April, 2009 at the Nexus Gold Resort Karambunai in Sabah, and ending at the Saujana Golf Country Club in Selangor on June 18. In between, the event stopped at the Bukit Jambul Country Club in Penang and the Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club in Johor. The tournament is open only to owners of Mercedes –Benz cars from authorized Mercedes dealers across Malaysia. Continue reading ‘Top 3 Luxury Cars and Sporting Events Across Malaysia’ »