This is a short post. Rushing my Final Year Project prototype presentation. Will be back with more auto posts after I’m done!
Google’s IM long-anticipated IM service Google Talk is out. Head over to Kah Soon for screenshots.
What I like about it is it’s open to other third party IM clients as it’s based on the open source Jabber/XMPP protocol. A list of supported clients is available here. I’m going to use it with my Trillian Pro.
This is something which I’ve never thought would happen. Telekom Malaysia, recently rebranded as TM has opened up it’s last mile POTS access. This means other broadband providers can offer internet access through areas covered by TM phone lines instead of just being limited to Streamyx and sometimes unreliable wireless broadband service. Click here to read the rest of TM opens last mile, Jaring first customer
Another eye-opener at the recent R3 Street Shootout at Batu Kawan, Penang. Tengku Djan participated in the Drift session and emerged champion in a Proton Waja.
Autoworld reports on the R3 Street Shootout at Batu Kawan, Penang. The highlight of the day for the average Malaysian car enthusiast would be the shoot-out between the Proton Savvy and the Perodua Myvi in the “Pre-viagra” leg of the competition.
Click here to read the rest of Proton Savvy and Perodua Myvi Handling
Modified Perodua Myvi
Subaru’s flagship K-car is the Subaru R1, a mini 2×2 weighing only 798kg. It’s powered by a 660cc 16-valve AVCS engine makes 54hp. This car was definitely not designed to go fast. It’s basically a two-door version of the Subaru R2, with a shorter body and wheelbase. Click here to read the rest of Subaru R1
John Oxley of Wheels24, a South African car portal was in Malaysia recently for a visit to the Proton Tanjung Malim factory and to test drive the Proton Gen2 which will debut in South Africa soon.
Click here to read the rest of Wheels24 reviews Proton Gen2 and Savvy
For those that are wondering where on earth your Perodua Myvi is, this latest move by Perodua should be able to get your eager hands on your brand new car’s steering wheel faster.
Click here to read the rest of Perodua revs up Myvi production
Even as the Mitsubishi Evolution IX reached the shores of Malaysia, Mitsubishi already has the Evolution X in the works and plans to unveil a concept version at the Frankfurt Motorshow next month.
Click here to read the rest of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Concept
Updated at 1:01PM 21/8/2005
Malaysia’s Meteorological Services Department warns that the haze might return on Monday due to the predicted change in wind direction. Click here to read the rest of Haze might be back on Monday
The Proton Gen2 has landed in South Africa. It will be distributed by Pearl Automotive, a subsidiary of Imperial’s Associated Motor Holdings group. Pearl Automotive also imports Lotus sports cars and Bentley luxury cars.
Source: Wheels24.co.za
