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Valvoline Champ engine oils launched in Malaysia for motorcycles and scooters

Valvoline Global Operations has launched its Valvoline Champ engine oil range in Malaysia.

The new products are formulated for motorcycles and scooters operating in tropical weather, heavy traffic and long-distance riding conditions.

According to Valvoline, the range is developed to withstand high temperatures, reduce deposit build-up and maintain engine performance across different riding needs.

Options for four-stroke motorcycles

The Valvoline Champ motorcycle range includes the following products:

Champ 4T Ultra Racing

  • Designed for high-performance and long-distance riding, featuring Power Booster Technology.
  • Delivers responsive acceleration, smoother operation and lasting protection.
  • Available in 10W-40 and 10W-50 viscosity grades.

Champ 4T Extra

  • Designed for everyday riding, particularly in congested urban traffic.
  • Features XTRA Clean Technology to help keep the engine clean, improve throttle response and extend engine life.
  • Offered in practical 1-litre packs.
  • Available in 10W-40 and 15W-50 viscosity grades.

Champ 4T and Champ 4T Premium

  • Provide protection against engine wear and withstand high operating temperatures.
  • Suitable for daily riders and older four-stroke motorcycles.
  • Champ 4T Premium is available in 20W-40 and 20W-50 grades, while Champ 4T is offered in 20W-40.

Dedicated scooter range

Valvoline also offers the following products specifically for scooters:

Champ 4T Ultra Scooter

  • Features Power Booster Technology, formulated to maximise fuel economy, provide heat protection and improve power delivery.
  • Available in a 5W-40 viscosity grade.
  • Offered in 0.8-litre packs.

Champ 4T Extra Scooter

  • Features XTRA Clean Technology to maintain engine cleanliness, ensure smooth power delivery and improve fuel efficiency.
  • Available in 10W-30 and 10W-40 viscosity grades.

Champ 4T Premium Scooter

  • Provides protection against engine wear and delivers consistent performance.
  • Designed for short-distance daily riding.
  • Available in 10W-30 and 10W-40 viscosity grades.

Distributed by Vanli Group, Valvoline Champ products are available at workshops, retail outlets and authorised service centres nationwide.

To mark the launch, Vanli Group also sponsored 1,000 bottles of Valvoline engine oil for Lalamove driver partners to support the delivery community’s vehicle maintenance needs.

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Modenas offering free labour charges, special discounts on servicing until March 28

Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (Modenas), a subsidiary of DRB-Hicom, has announced the launch of the ‘Mai Servis Motor Sambut Raya’ campaign, which runs from March 14 to 28, 2025.

The initiative, available at all Modenas service centres nationwide, is aimed at ensuring customers’ motorcycles are in optimal condition in time for the upcoming festive season.

Among the exclusive benefits offered through this campaign are:

  • Free labour charges for standard motorcycle servicing
  • Special discounts on motorcycle servicing and maintenance
  • Exclusive additional discounts for Modenas E-Membership members
  • Complimentary expert consultation from certified Modenas mechanics on motorcycle care and maintenance

Customers can visit any Modenas service centre during the campaign period from Monday to Friday (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) and Saturday (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) to take advantage of these offers.

Modenas Chief Executive Officer, Roslan Roskan, emphasised the company’s commitment to road safety and community well-being, stating:

“Through this campaign, we aim to give back to the community by ensuring their motorcycles are well-maintained, reducing the risk of breakdowns or accidents. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility, making safe and reliable mobility accessible to all,” he said.

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Modenas unveils new logo and brand identity

Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional (Modenas), subsidiary of DRB-Hicom Berhad has launched its new logo and brand identity.

The company says the new brand identity marks its bold ambitions for the future that focuses on global expansion, new technologies, and cleaner solutions.

The refreshed logo is inspired by the iconic Modenas “M” symbol in a bold, modern style, placed within a circle to convey precision and a renewed identity.

While keeping its signature blue and white colours, the updated logo introduces a MODENAS grey and platinum variant.

The introduction of a new Road Star Element also reflects the brand’s new direction, emphasising its industry leadership, adaptability, and commitment to growth.

On the rebranding effort, Roslan Roskan, Chief Executive Officer of Modenas states, “The mobility industry is rapidly evolving, driven by the urgent need for energy transition and growing concerns for environmental sustainability.

With this, our renewed vision will see us bringing excitement that connects people and communities, by providing value, technology, and sustainable products globally.”

To commemorate this milestone, Modenas unveiled an upgraded, eco-friendly variant of the Kriss 110, the first Kriss variant to meet the stringent Euro 4 emissions standards.

Pricing starts from RM4,599 for the drum brake version and RM4,998 for the disc brake version.

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Singapore to ban old motorcycles completely starting July 2028

The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore has announced that older foreign motorcycles will soon be disallowed on the roads in the country, while foreign commercial diesel vehicles must comply with lower smoke emissions threshold.

According to a report by Channel News Asia, the move is part of the Singaporean government’s efforts to protect air quality.

NEA stated that starting July 1, 2028, foreign-registered motorcycles registered in their home country before July 1, 2023, will be prohibited from entering Singapore.

Previously, in 2018, NEA announced a similar requirement barring oldlocal motorcycles from Singapore’s roads from July 2028.

This is because older motorcycles generally cause more pollution compared to motorcycles complying to the newer Euro emission standards.

“The requirement will now be extended to foreign-registered motorcycles,” said NEA.

“Foreign motorcyclists entering Singapore are required to use motorcycles registered on or after July 1, 2003, that also comply with Singapore’s in-use emission standards,” the agency added.

The ban on older foreign motorcycles is part of measures to limit vehicular emissions, as they contain pollutants that may affect respiratory health.

NEA also stated that starting on April 1, 2026, the threshold for turning back foreign commercial diesel vehicles entering Singapore will be tightened to 50 HSU (Hartridge Smoke Unit), which is a metric for smoke emissions from diesel vehicles.