Here’s a short little walkthrough video on how the Camry-inspired instrumentation panel for the top of the line 2011 Perodua Myvi looks and moves. The fade in and fade out of the backlight is a nice touch, and so is the multi-info display integrated into the circle in the middle of the speedometer.
VIDEO: 2011 Perodua Myvi instrument panel demo
June 17, 2011 at 12:33 am Filed Under 2011 Perodua Myvi, Cars, Malaysian Makes, Perodua, Videos
2011 Perodua Myvi – full details and first impressions
June 16, 2011 at 9:02 pm Filed Under 2011 Perodua Myvi, Cars, Feature Stories, Local News, Malaysian Makes, Perodua
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The Perodua Myvi first arrived on the scene in May 2005. With 487,400 units sold since then, the five-door hatchback has certainly been popular with the public – that it has been the country’s best-selling model for five years, from 2006 to 2010, states it all.
Of course, as good a run as it has been in terms of numbers, there’s only one way to ensure further success, so it’s time for a change, or at least a complete makeover for the car. The first-generation Myvi was facelifted in August 2008, but now a full revision is at hand with the arrival of the 2011 Myvi.
From a concept point of view, where the old car was defined as a multi-purpose compact (MPC) by the company, the second-gen vehicle is now tagged as an advance multi-purpose compact, or A-MPC if you will, which essentially translates into a refined compact car that continues its predecessor’s tradition of reliability, but with upgraded features and improved vehicle performance.
The incoming car soldiers on in 1.3-litre form – the promise of a 1.5-litre variant hasn’t come to light, unfortunately – and retains the usage of the same platform as before, though revision work has come about with the chassis.
The short of it is that Perodua says that the new Myvi contains more than mere aesthetic changes, and is really an evolution of the outgoing car, featuring a sleeker exterior, a more spacious and refined interior, enhanced safety features as well as improved NVH and better functionality and equipment levels.
Let’s take a look at the changes in the new car, which is available in three variant forms – Standard, Premium and the top-of-the-line Elegance – at point of launch.
Read our full report after the jump.
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Unidentical twins: Perodua Myvi versus Toyota Passo
June 16, 2011 at 9:01 pm Filed Under 2011 Perodua Myvi, Cars, Malaysian Makes, Perodua
Just for fun, here’s some side by side images showing you the differences between the new 2011 Perodua Myvi and the 2010 Toyota Passo/Daihatsu Boon. You can see the different route that the Japanese companies and their Malaysian counterpart took with the styling of their second generation products. Look after the jump for more pix.
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Gallery Recap: 2010 Toyota Passo and Daihatsu Boon
Just two hours more until we’ll be able to reveal to you the full details of the new 2011 Perodua Myvi. We got a preview of the car late last month and the embargo will be lifted at 9PM tonight, where we’ll legally get the clearance to publish all we know of the car so far.
We’re in the midst of putting on the final touches of our full story, that includes the full technical details on the car, hi-res pictures inside and out, and some brief driving impressions of the new compact hatchback.
As you all know, the first generation Perodua Myvi that was launched in 2005 had Japanese siblings named the Toyota Passo and the Daihatsu Boon. It later even got a Subaru badge and was launched as the Subaru Justy.
That Japanese-badged car eventually got replaced with the car you see here in this post, with its design shifted from something rather unisex to a very feminine design. The new 2011 Perodua Myvi remains unisex in its outlook.
Look after the jump to check out the 2010 Toyota Passo and Daihatsu Boon, something to refresh your memory while you wait for the unveiling at 9PM.
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Catch the Castrol Magnatec “Instant Protection” Campaign – Experience the World’s 1st Giant Augmented Reality Monster Live @ Mid Valley Megamall
June 16, 2011 at 5:08 pm Filed Under Cars, Local News
If you’re in Mid Valley Megamall from Thursday, 16th till Sunday 19th June 2011, drop by the East Atrium and experience the World’s first Giant Augmented Reality Monster.
Castrol is using Augmented Reality technology to highlight the instant protection Castrol Magnatec offers against start up engine wear. You will also stand a chance to win a holiday to Hong Kong Disneyland and other fantastic prizes.
The Mid Valley stop will be the first of a series of roadshows around Malaysia; including Gurney Plaza, Penang on 1st – 3rd July, AEON Tebrau City, Johor on 22th – 24th July and One Utama, Kuala Lumpur on 11th – 14th August.
For more information please check out Castrol Malaysia’s Facebook Page.
Bahrain GP officially struck off the 2011 F1 calendar
June 16, 2011 at 9:50 am Filed Under Formula 1
It’s official. The Bahrain GP has been struck off the 2011 F1 calendar, again. The Middle East race was originally scheduled as the 2011 season opener, but civil unrest in the country forced the sport’s authorities to postpone the race. Earlier this month, the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) reinstated the race following a satisfactory assessment by FIA VP Carlos Gracia.
FIA gave Bahrain the October 30 slot of the inaugural Indian GP, pushing the new race to be the season finale in December. Then came the protests, from uneasy drivers to vocal human rights groups. The Formula One Teams’ Association (FOTA) umbrella body then rejected the race, and F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone also raised his concerns.
The loud chorus forced FIA to reconsider its decision, and the following WMSC fax vote lead to the latest development. India will get back its original October 30 date and the season will end in Brazil on November 27. Bahrain will be back next year to host the 2012 season opener.
RON97 price dropped by 10 sen to RM2.80 per liter
June 15, 2011 at 11:12 pm Filed Under Malaysian Fuel Prices
For the first time since RON97 was put on a ‘controlled market float’ in July last year, the price of the higher octane fuel has been reduced by 10 sen from RM2.90 per litre to RM2.80 per litre. The last change was on the 5th of May, where it was hiked 20 sen. The ‘mainstream’ RON95 fuel remains at RM1.90 per litre, while both petroleum diesel and B5 biodiesel (currently only available in Putrajaya) are sold at RM1.80 per litre.
2011 Perodua Myvi D54T to be launched tomorrow night
June 15, 2011 at 8:52 pm Filed Under 2011 Perodua Myvi, Cars, Local News, Malaysian Makes, Perodua
Well, the moment has arrived – tomorrow night finally sees the official introduction of the 2011 Perodua Myvi, with the launch of the car at the Putra World Trade Centre being officiated by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Bookings for the D54T began on June 4, so you sort of knew the debut was soon to follow. The new second-generation Myvi was previewed to the media a couple of weeks ago – we’ll have a comprehensive report on the debutant tomorrow night.
Be sure to check in at 9pm! 
GE comes onboard as Premium Partner of Team Lotus
June 15, 2011 at 5:25 pm Filed Under Formula 1, Motorsports
Team Lotus has announced that American giant GE is the team’s latest sponsor. GE, a leading global technology and infrastructure company that operates in more than 100 countries and employs about 300,000 people, joins the Malaysian owned team as a Premium Partner. GE branding will be seen on the team’s T128 F1 cars and entire race and factory structure from this July’s British GP.
“On behalf of the whole team I am very proud to welcome GE into the Team Lotus family. It is a resounding endorsement of the remarkable development of our team that we have unveiled a partnership of this significance with one of the world’s most eminent organisations,” gushed Team Lotus boss Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.
“We are already exploring a number of initiatives that will bring the GE/Team Lotus relationship to life across the spectrum of GE’s interests, from future automotive electrification technologies, materials sciences, design processes and core engineering competencies to the showcasing of GE’s world class e-infrastructure capabilities throughout the global business and government communities in race and non-race markets alike,” he elaborated.
“We are excited to sponsor Team Lotus and continue our relationship with Tony Fernandes. We have worked with Tony for many years and know his commitment to the aviation business. The global appeal and popularity of Formula 1 provides a unique opportunity for GE and we look forward to great things from Tony again as we become part of his team,” said Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO of GE.
Last month, AirAsia X signed a USD 600mil deal with GE Aviation that will see the latter supply engines for its three new Airbus A330-200s, with an option to outfit two more planes. The long-haul budget carrier also made a 20-year on-point solutions agreement with GE for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the CF6-80E1 engines.
I scratch your back, you scratch mine!
First shots of blue F10 BMW M5 leaked on the internet!
Leaked photos of new BMW cars prior to its official release by the PR department seems to be getting more and more the norm these days.
Today we have a preview look at the new F10 BMW M5 in full glory, albeit not very high resolution images. You get to see plenty – every angle of the exterior, some of the interior (seems to combine a dark trim for the gear lever area with aluminium hexagon for the dash trim) and even one shot of the engine bay (looks like a mechanical squid!).
Considering the E60 M5 was priced at a tad over RM898,000, you can expect this new F10 M5 to be around that figure as well, perhaps even touching the RM1 million mark. After all the E71 BMW X6 M is priced at RM1,188,800. In Singapore, the F10 M5 is expected to go for around SG$500,000.
Enjoy the images after the jump.
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