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MotoringPick-up theperfect shot

DRIVERS love taking pictures oftheir trucks. After all, it is part andparcel of the overall ownershipexperience, especially with theadvent of social media.

But capturing a good photo ismore than just whipping out yoursmartphone and clicking away. Itrequires patience, planning andsome out-of-the-box thinking.

To get your good truck photos tolook great, follow the steps belowand it is highly likely that the nextphoto you post will garner more“likes” than your recent lunch shot.

The urban settingWith its strong and bold lines,

the Isuzu D-Max is one of the mostrugged-looking vehicles on theroad.

To further accentuate its strongdesign, use an urban setting as abackdrop. Find a good spot to parkyour D-Max such as on a busystreet and use a long exposuresetting to capture moving imagesin the background.

Experiment with angles such asclose-ups and if you want tofurther ramp up the style andprofile of the pick-up, take a photowith a city backdrop.

Rough and ruggedNothing quite exemplifies the

beauty of a pick-up than a roughand rugged setting.

Venture past city limits and finda good off-roading spot where youcan snap photos of the D-Max in itselement.

Opt for spaces with a wide openbackground such as streams, amuddy trail up a hill or a smallriver that the D-Max can easilytraverse.

Try different compositions andbe ready to get dirty because goodphotographers should be willing torun, jump, climb and crawl to getthe photos they want.

The workhorseThe D-Max is more than just a

modern urban vehicle as it is alsoa great workhorse. You canemphasise the D-Max as aworkhorse with the rightbackdrop.

Think of places such asconstruction sites where theframes of the buildings offer aperfect backdrop motif for photos,especially if taken with the sun inthe background.

Orchards are good too and youcan pile freshly plucked fruits in

the back of the D-Max, as theyserve as great props.

Lifestyle and recreationPick-ups are the epitome of

lifestyle vehicles and that holdsespecially true for the IsuzuD-Max as its capabilities oftencorrelate with adventurousindividuals.

 You can always pick a locationthat reflects your interests. Forexample, if you like fishing, find astill lake where you can getmirrored images that can lookparticularly beautiful at sunrise orsunset. Or if you are a diver,nothing beats an image of a D-Maxloaded with scuba gear facing apristine beach.

Alternatively, load a fewmountain bikes in the back oraround the truck the next time youhead off to a mountain bikingadventure and snap some shots atthe start of the trail.

Whatever your next adventureis, you can rest assured that theD-Max will be up to the task andcan show it off in front of acamera.

n For more information, visitwww.isuzu.net.my/home/.

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Winning team goes to FranceA Champ into the Arena, a futsalrnament by Naza Kia Malaysiad on April 24, ended in a well-ned victory with the

nouncement of the winningm after a competitive day thatolved 64 teams.

The champion team Puchongerza A comprising six playersl represent Malaysia at the Kiaamp into the Arena tournamentBordeaux, France, on July 1.n addition to the all-expensesd trip to France, the whole teameived RM6,000 in cash, ampionship cup, championdals and tickets to the quarter-als of Euro 2016.Kia Champ into the Arena is a

bal initiative by Kia Motorsporation for Malaysians to

perience and be a part of theitement of Euro 2016, one of thegest sports events of the year.

Naza Kia Malaysia gave away19,000 in cash, in addition tosix flight tickets to France to the

nners.The Men’s Open consisted of 63ms while 24 teams competed inWomen’s Open.

n the Men’s Open, first runner-M.A.C FC A received RM4,000 inal cash and silver medals,ond runner-up Raff MBC B won2,500 and bronze medals, while

the third runner-up Ally F.T wonRM1,500 and bronze medals.

In the Women’s Open,champions Shardy FC wonRM2,000 cash and received goldmedals, first runner-up REM FCwon RM1,500 and bronze medals,while the second runner-up Powerto Surprise claimed RM1,000 andbronze medals.

Registered teams came from allover the country to participate inthis extraordinary tournament.

“Malaysians’ love for futsal andfootball is undeniable. These sportsunite Malaysians and inspirepassion, dexterity anddetermination. With Kia Champinto the Arena, these qualities are

masterfully showcased and showswhy the winning team deserves aplace to compete at the futsaltournament to be held inconjunction with Euro 2016 inFrance,” says Datuk Samson AnandGeorge, group chief operatingofficer, Automotive Group, NazaCorporation Holdings.

“We are pleased to haveMalaysia represented in France atthe global futsal tournament withour champions. Possessing the‘power to surprise’ will serve youwell when competing againstEuropean players,” says Samson.

Kia Champ into the Arena was

open to 87 teams via onlineregistration starting early Marchthis year. Registered teams startedthe matches on April 24, at theSports Planet sports centre inAmpang. The format of thetournament involved a group stagewith 21 groups of three teams.

The top two teams moved on tothe knockout stage. All games wereplayed in a seven-plus-seven-

minute format with a five-minutefoul limit for each half.

During the knockout stage, in theevent of a draw, an additional oneminute and thirty seconds wasplayed on a golden goal basis,followed by penalty kicks.

Besides Kia Champ into theArena, Naza Kia Malaysia is alsogiving one lucky Malaysian theopportunity to win an all-expense

paid trip to France to watch theopening match of Euro 2016.

Customers that test-drive any Kiamodel will receive a lucky drawcoupon and be automaticallyentered into the contest.

The winners will be announcedthis month.

n For more information on NazaKia Malaysia visit www.kia.com.

PuchongFuerza Awill competein theinternationalKia Champinto the Arenatournamentin France.

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Super sale of luxury rangeTHE luxury DS series is now mademore affordable.

Naza Euro Motors is having apromotion on its demo units andthe prices range from as affordableas RM70,000 up to RM160,000.

These demo units sport lowmileage and are aged betweenthree and six months, whichmeans their four-year warrantywith unlimited mileage is still

intact.These showroom condition

company cars are a steal at suchprices. Naza Euro Motors can alsohelp secure a loan of up to 90%with low interest rate for the DS 3,DS 4 and DS 5 models.

Here are some short descriptionsof each of the available DS models:

DS 3

A stylish compact car, the three-door DS 3 runs on a 1.6 VTi engineand is fitted with modern gadgetsthat will make your ride moreinteresting.

A cool car for those looking for asecond or third vehicle, thislifestyle hatchback is a practicaland fuel-efficient vehicle thatallows you to look as stylish as a

French supermodel.

DS 4

Bigger in size than the DS 3, theDS 4 maintains an interesting takeon C-segment hatchbacks,especially those who are lookingfor something that will make headsturn when they drive pass.

Powered by the proven 1.6-litreTHP turbo engine, expect the DS 4to give you some serious fun. WithCitroen’s legendary ride comfort,this super modern hatch mightgive you more than what youexpect.

DS 5The most exciting model of

the DS series, the DS 5 embodiesFrench luxury that will keepyou talking about it for a long

time to come.With an interior that fuses

automotive and aeronauticdesigns and leather seats inspiredby the links of a luxury watchstrap, the DS 5 will go down inhistory as one of the mostinteresting cars produced byCitroen.

Powered by the 1.6-litre THPengine, performance is excitingso that you not only feel good andsafe seated in one, but feel greatdriving it, too.

n For more information, visitwww.citroen.com.my.

The stylish DS 3 is both practical and fuel efficient. The DS 4 is a sporty hatchback that will make heads turn.

The DS 5 is one of the most interesting cars in Citroen’s stable.

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The My Auto Fest show will feature a variety of events, including a demonstration on how an electric vehicle chargingstation works.

Great drives and rewards awaitTH two weeks to go before theAuto Fest show, most of thejor car companies in the

untry are getting ready to offerclusive deals and discounts totice visitors who are makingns to purchase a car of their

oice.As it is a sales-oriented autoow, more than 100 car modelsl be available for sale with testves made available for selecteddels.

At the UMW Toyota booth,at drives and even greater

wards await buyers who placeokings for the Vios, Corolla AltisCamry Hybrid that come with

h rebates from RM6,500 toM4,500.Over at the Peugeot booth,pect mega deals and ownershipecials on its popular models,luding the 208, 308 THP, 2008

ban SUV and the 5008 MPV.Visitors who enter the Buy andn contest stand a chance to win

Nissan Almera 1.5-litre worthM82,000 sponsored by Edarann Chong Motor.Place bookings at the booths ofnda Malaysia, Proton Edar,aran Tan Chong Motor,ihatsu, Jaguar Land Rover,lvo Cars and Subaru and be

treated to enticing discounts andgifts. Visit the auto show to find outmore.

Besides the best deals on wheels,other highlights planned at theauto show include a children’sgames corner with an inflatable forbouncing fun, mini train rides,clowns and stiltwalkers to delightyoung visitors.

If you are looking for lip-smacking food truck cuisine, avariety of food truck cuisine treatswill be made available. Visitors will

also have the opportunity to votefor their favourite food truck.

Owners of the top food trucksvoted stand to win RM5,000 worthof prizes. Terms and conditionsapply. The good news is that if yourfavourite truck wins any of the topprizes, you stand to win somethingas well.

Visitors who want to seefirsthand how electric vehicle (EV)charging works can make theirway to the special display area setup by Malaysian Green Technology

Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia).GreenTech Malaysia will be

promoting awareness on electricvehicles to support the local EVecosystem and providing livedisplay and consultations on theavailable ChargEV models.

It will offer customised servicesfor corporate organisations as wellas those interested in installationsfor private use.

For a limited time, GreenTechMalaysia will be offering ChargEVFriendly User Trials (FUT) free

membership for those whopurchase any model of EV or PHEVduring the auto show.

Members of the public who areinterested to become a ChargEVmember can also register at theauto show.

The GreenTech Malaysia boothwill showcase the EV lifestyle andexperience such as destinationcharging, range anxiety, eco-driving, air quality impact, fuel andmaintenance as well as the costsavings and benefits when drivingan EV.

Complimentary charging stationswill also be on offer for localauthorities and corporate

organisations who would like toinstal their units in a publiclyaccessible location.

To date, GreenTech Malaysia hassuccessfully installed 35 chargingstations in the Klang Valley, Kedahand Johor and will be rolling out300 charging stations nationwideby the end of this year.

The three-day My Auto Fest showwill be held from May 20 to 22 atthe Mines International Exhibitionand Trade Centre.

n For more information, visitwww.myautofest.my or call012-278 0313 or 019-285 5555.