Comments for Paul Tan's Automotive News http://paultan.org Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sun, 27 May 2012 14:13:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Lotus CEO Dany Bahar suspended over his “conduct” by Gabla http://paultan.org/2012/05/26/lotus-ceo-dany-bahar-suspended-over-his-conduct/#comment-711715 Gabla Sun, 27 May 2012 14:13:41 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108607#comment-711715 DRB can't even afford to hire the top man at Dacia, so forget about Carlos Ghosn. Based on the annual reports for last year, DRB-Hicom has less revenue compared to Proton Holdings. The report for this year has not been published yet. DRB can’t even afford to hire the top man at Dacia, so forget about Carlos Ghosn.

Based on the annual reports for last year, DRB-Hicom has less revenue compared to Proton Holdings. The report for this year has not been published yet.

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]]> Comment on Peugeot 301 – a compact global sedan for new markets by Kev http://paultan.org/2012/05/24/peugeot-301-a-compact-global-sedan-for-new-markets/#comment-711708 Kev Sun, 27 May 2012 14:06:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108105#comment-711708 hey.... I am not sure if i will be bashed...but the side view...immediately reminds me of Proton Saga.... means Peugeot copy BLM? :) hey…. I am not sure if i will be bashed…but the side view…immediately reminds me of Proton Saga…. means Peugeot copy BLM?
:)

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]]> Comment on Mazda CX-5 test drive review: driven to the beach! by navin http://paultan.org/2012/05/25/driven-mazda-cx-5-taken-for-a-short-drive-to-the-beach/#comment-711703 navin Sun, 27 May 2012 14:01:06 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=107972#comment-711703 Can anyone tell me what is the 0-100 and top speed figure for 2WD model? Can anyone tell me what is the 0-100 and top speed figure for 2WD model?

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]]> Comment on Lotus CEO Dany Bahar suspended over his “conduct” by cube_monkey http://paultan.org/2012/05/26/lotus-ceo-dany-bahar-suspended-over-his-conduct/#comment-711687 cube_monkey Sun, 27 May 2012 13:40:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108607#comment-711687 Hopefully is really an issue with Danny and not because of silly politic that DRB-Hicom play to put their crony into Lotus. Hopefully is really an issue with Danny and not because of silly politic that DRB-Hicom play to put their crony into Lotus.

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]]> Comment on Toyota Vios 1.5G Limited launched, TRD Sportivo updated by zaini http://paultan.org/2011/06/29/toyota-vios-1-5g-limited-launched-trd-sportivo-updated/#comment-711686 zaini Sun, 27 May 2012 13:39:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=61817#comment-711686 i just buy vios trd sportivo last week.. so comfort, stylo and smooth engine.. i just buy vios trd sportivo last week.. so comfort, stylo and smooth engine..

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]]> Comment on Rally of Queensland: Proton looking for APRC success by buraaj http://paultan.org/2012/05/25/rally-of-queensland-proton-looking-for-aprc-success/#comment-711662 buraaj Sun, 27 May 2012 13:05:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108350#comment-711662 what a nice camera they use to capture the neo and the hellicopter? very hi quality photo XD what a nice camera they use to capture the neo and the hellicopter? very hi quality photo XD

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]]> Comment on Lotus CEO Dany Bahar suspended over his “conduct” by kkjo http://paultan.org/2012/05/26/lotus-ceo-dany-bahar-suspended-over-his-conduct/#comment-711648 kkjo Sun, 27 May 2012 12:47:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108607#comment-711648 if you are malaysian, please learn the right way to spell proton, not potong. protongkat, protong. if you wrote like this, it just showed your stupidness regardless how smart your comment is campro engine? oh that's years before you were born kid, now is CFE , i believe you even don't know how to write it right, lol. go and ask your fa ma ok? if you are malaysian, please learn the right way to spell proton, not potong. protongkat, protong. if you wrote like this, it just showed your stupidness regardless how smart your comment is

campro engine? oh that’s years before you were born kid, now is CFE , i believe you even don’t know how to write it right, lol.

go and ask your fa ma ok?

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]]> Comment on Proton Prevé Turbo CVT and IAFM Manual tested by tiadaid http://paultan.org/2012/05/15/driven-proton-preve-turbo-cvt-and-iafm-manual-tested/#comment-711593 tiadaid Sun, 27 May 2012 11:39:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=103131#comment-711593 They did reduce the taxes lah - maximum tax for even the most luxurious cars is 145% http://www.maa.org.my/info_duty.htm They did reduce the taxes lah – maximum tax for even the most luxurious cars is 145%

http://www.maa.org.my/info_duty.htm

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]]> Comment on Proton Prevé Turbo CVT and IAFM Manual tested by mythbuster http://paultan.org/2012/05/15/driven-proton-preve-turbo-cvt-and-iafm-manual-tested/#comment-711583 mythbuster Sun, 27 May 2012 11:24:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=103131#comment-711583 Even proton improved the quality of car, but the quality of Proton showrooms are still lacking staff communication skill with customers. I went for testdrive at Port Dickson Proton showroom. The same excuses given to me, that testdrive only available from monday to friday. its that making any sense? Normally people going out on weekends with family. Why proton cannot arrange testdrive on saturday and sunday ( halfday until 12.30pm). Are they become so arrogant or over-confident with their cars? Even proton improved the quality of car, but the quality of Proton showrooms are still lacking staff communication skill with customers. I went for testdrive at Port Dickson Proton showroom. The same excuses given to me, that testdrive only available from monday to friday. its that making any sense? Normally people going out on weekends with family. Why proton cannot arrange testdrive on saturday and sunday ( halfday until 12.30pm). Are they become so arrogant or over-confident with their cars?

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]]> Comment on Mazda CX-5 test drive review: driven to the beach! by lu http://paultan.org/2012/05/25/driven-mazda-cx-5-taken-for-a-short-drive-to-the-beach/#comment-711575 lu Sun, 27 May 2012 11:13:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=107972#comment-711575 Mazda 4 life . U are a liar. And u r a sales man for mazda n u own either a old junk proton or rubbish bike. Dont lie coz the rear seat sucks n only bring backache. Mazda 4 life . U are a liar. And u r a sales man for mazda n u own either a old junk proton or rubbish bike. Dont lie coz the rear seat sucks n only bring backache.

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]]> Comment on Lotus CEO Dany Bahar suspended over his “conduct” by kaminski http://paultan.org/2012/05/26/lotus-ceo-dany-bahar-suspended-over-his-conduct/#comment-711534 kaminski Sun, 27 May 2012 10:16:54 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108607#comment-711534 By the way, the new look is much fresher, well done guys By the way, the new look is much fresher, well done guys

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]]> Comment on Peugeot 301 – a compact global sedan for new markets by kaminski http://paultan.org/2012/05/24/peugeot-301-a-compact-global-sedan-for-new-markets/#comment-711533 kaminski Sun, 27 May 2012 10:14:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108105#comment-711533 Can you imagine the recently launched 408 with the 301 front end design? The 408 to my mind would look much better and would snugly fit into the brands 'new face' strategy. If you recall, the 408 was only going to be in specific emerging markets, now look where its sold, so who knows, they may rethink about this region further down the road if it sells well. Can you imagine the recently launched 408 with the 301 front end design? The 408 to my mind would look much better and would snugly fit into the brands ‘new face’ strategy.
If you recall, the 408 was only going to be in specific emerging markets, now look where its sold, so who knows, they may rethink about this region further down the road if it sells well.

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]]> Comment on Perodua Myvi TRD Bodykit by Stanley http://paultan.org/2005/04/28/perodua-myvi-trd-bodykit-p/#comment-711527 Stanley Sun, 27 May 2012 10:12:00 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2005/04/28/perodua-myvi-trd-bodykit-p/#comment-711527 Hi!!im from Malaysia can I ask where I can find Toyota passo 2012 halfcut???please guide me if someone can find or know please leave me a comment. :) Hi!!im from Malaysia can I ask where I can find Toyota passo 2012 halfcut???please guide me if someone can find or know please leave me a comment. :)

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]]> Comment on Lamborghini opens 3S centre in Glenmarie by KL Stray Cat http://paultan.org/2012/05/25/lamborghini-opens-3s-centre-in-glenmarie-shah-alam/#comment-711525 KL Stray Cat Sun, 27 May 2012 10:09:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108299#comment-711525 I guess as Malaysian, we cannot just enjoy somebody's good fortune or even be pleased that some people can afford such luxuries - the first thing is that the govt is crap or bribery or whatever... We are car lovers and MALAYSIANS....nothing to do with race or religion. I guess as Malaysian, we cannot just enjoy somebody’s good fortune or even be pleased that some people can afford such luxuries – the first thing is that the govt is crap or bribery or whatever…

We are car lovers and MALAYSIANS….nothing to do with race or religion.

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]]> Comment on Lotus CEO Dany Bahar suspended over his “conduct” by kaminski http://paultan.org/2012/05/26/lotus-ceo-dany-bahar-suspended-over-his-conduct/#comment-711518 kaminski Sun, 27 May 2012 10:07:06 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108607#comment-711518 If Bahar does eventually lose his job and DRB Hicom are serious enough about turning around Lotus, then Gordon Murray is probably the man for the job, an excellent engineer, comes with great experience including time at McLaren and of course, his own design company and innovative iStream assembley process.DRB and Lotus would seriously benefit from having this guy on their books If Bahar does eventually lose his job and DRB Hicom are serious enough about turning around Lotus, then Gordon Murray is probably the man for the job, an excellent engineer, comes with great experience including time at McLaren and of course, his own design company and innovative iStream assembley process.DRB and Lotus would seriously benefit from having this guy on their books

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]]> Comment on Mazda CX-5 test drive review: driven to the beach! by shawal http://paultan.org/2012/05/25/driven-mazda-cx-5-taken-for-a-short-drive-to-the-beach/#comment-711489 shawal Sun, 27 May 2012 09:24:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=107972#comment-711489 cool , thanks fer d info~! cool , thanks fer d info~!

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]]> Comment on Proton Prevé Turbo CVT and IAFM Manual tested by pedobear88 http://paultan.org/2012/05/15/driven-proton-preve-turbo-cvt-and-iafm-manual-tested/#comment-711484 pedobear88 Sun, 27 May 2012 09:15:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=103131#comment-711484 Doubt the Fuel Consumption will match what proton claims as 6.2l / 100km Doubt the Fuel Consumption will
match what proton claims as 6.2l / 100km

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]]> Comment on Proton Prevé Turbo CVT and IAFM Manual tested by Neutral http://paultan.org/2012/05/15/driven-proton-preve-turbo-cvt-and-iafm-manual-tested/#comment-711474 Neutral Sun, 27 May 2012 09:10:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=103131#comment-711474 Agree, after 10 year a car is basically a junk car. They probably give out 10 year warranty provided the car must be service at their service centers and must be insured by their insurance company bla,bla,bla... Agree, after 10 year a car is basically a junk car.
They probably give out 10 year warranty provided the car must be service at their service centers and must be insured by their insurance company bla,bla,bla…

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]]> Comment on Proton Prevé Turbo CVT and IAFM Manual tested by Neutral http://paultan.org/2012/05/15/driven-proton-preve-turbo-cvt-and-iafm-manual-tested/#comment-711470 Neutral Sun, 27 May 2012 09:05:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=103131#comment-711470 Jump to conclusion already? Just wait a year or two to see if quality of Preve is in the same league as Toyotas or Hyundai. Jump to conclusion already? Just wait a year or two to see if quality of Preve is in the same league as Toyotas or Hyundai.

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]]> Comment on Naza targeting two new car brands, one bike franchise by hmm http://paultan.org/2012/05/25/naza-targeting-two-new-car-brands-one-bike-franchise/#comment-711468 hmm Sun, 27 May 2012 09:02:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108112#comment-711468 yes i know, but the local distributors are not well known. And i think they only have like 1 center in PJ am i right? along federal highway. Renault i only know 1 in PJ near seksyen 12 yes i know, but the local distributors are not well known. And i think they only have like 1 center in PJ am i right? along federal highway. Renault i only know 1 in PJ near seksyen 12

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]]> Comment on Lotus CEO Dany Bahar suspended over his “conduct” by GT Fan http://paultan.org/2012/05/26/lotus-ceo-dany-bahar-suspended-over-his-conduct/#comment-711448 GT Fan Sun, 27 May 2012 08:44:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108607#comment-711448 Yes, I know they paid money to put their name on the Lotus F1 team but it is a top team not a loser no points team. They already got on the podium TWICE this season and they are currently third in overall points ahead of Ferrari and Mercedes. That is a very savvy marketing triumph on the part of Group Lotus. And it will translate into better car sales at the showroom. Lotus makes very good sports cars but they need the glamor of racing to compete against formidable rivals such as Porsche and Ferrari. Yes, I know they paid money to put their name on the Lotus F1 team but it is a top team not a loser no points team. They already got on the podium TWICE this season and they are currently third in overall points ahead of Ferrari and Mercedes. That is a very savvy marketing triumph on the part of Group Lotus. And it will translate into better car sales at the showroom.

Lotus makes very good sports cars but they need the glamor of racing to compete against formidable rivals such as Porsche and Ferrari.

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]]> Comment on Lamborghini opens 3S centre in Glenmarie by john http://paultan.org/2012/05/25/lamborghini-opens-3s-centre-in-glenmarie-shah-alam/#comment-711435 john Sun, 27 May 2012 08:35:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108299#comment-711435 diu.. who wanna service national cars at lambo service center?? diu.. who wanna service national cars at lambo service center??

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]]> Comment on Mazda CX-5 test drive review: driven to the beach! by shawal http://paultan.org/2012/05/25/driven-mazda-cx-5-taken-for-a-short-drive-to-the-beach/#comment-711429 shawal Sun, 27 May 2012 08:27:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=107972#comment-711429 itz ok , yeah, compact crossovers are a big hit in europe like the kuga / qashqai, cuz its more of a complete vehicle , but i'd still prefer a 3-box sedan , waiting fer d 6 itz ok ,
yeah, compact crossovers are a big hit in europe like the kuga / qashqai, cuz its more of a complete vehicle ,

but i’d still prefer a 3-box sedan , waiting fer d 6

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]]> Comment on My Proton Makeover: Madam Lee’s 1991 Saga revealed! by Ik Bing http://paultan.org/2012/05/24/my-proton-makeover-madam-lees-1991-saga-revealed/#comment-711383 Ik Bing Sun, 27 May 2012 07:11:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108023#comment-711383 Why is the exhaust pipe sticking out..?! So ugly.. Why is the exhaust pipe sticking out..?! So ugly..

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]]> Comment on Lamborghini opens 3S centre in Glenmarie by Azydy http://paultan.org/2012/05/25/lamborghini-opens-3s-centre-in-glenmarie-shah-alam/#comment-711382 Azydy Sun, 27 May 2012 07:09:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108299#comment-711382 Malaysia is getting richer for what. to show off only.. a lot of people still poor.. Malaysia is getting richer for what. to show off only.. a lot of people still poor..

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]]> Comment on Lamborghini opens 3S centre in Glenmarie by asd http://paultan.org/2012/05/25/lamborghini-opens-3s-centre-in-glenmarie-shah-alam/#comment-711377 asd Sun, 27 May 2012 07:02:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108299#comment-711377 man that is sad, I bet you're one of those guys who go to a car show for the girls guys like you make me sick! CARS > girls man that is sad, I bet you’re one of those guys who go to a car show for the girls

guys like you make me sick! CARS > girls

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]]> Comment on Mazda CX-5 test drive review: driven to the beach! by Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2012/05/25/driven-mazda-cx-5-taken-for-a-short-drive-to-the-beach/#comment-711365 Paul Tan Sun, 27 May 2012 06:38:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=107972#comment-711365 full price list here: http://paultan.org/2012/05/16/mazda-cx-5-launched-2-0-skyactiv-g-rm155k-to-rm165k/ full price list here:

http://paultan.org/2012/05/16/mazda-cx-5-launched-2-0-skyactiv-g-rm155k-to-rm165k/

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]]> Comment on Peugeot 408 launched – Turbo at RM126k, 2.0 at RM110k by tetra http://paultan.org/2012/05/21/peugeot-408-launched-turbo-at-rm126k-2-0-at-rm110k/#comment-711363 tetra Sun, 27 May 2012 06:36:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=107512#comment-711363 Just test drove the 408 turbo; also tested the Jetta. Must agree that Jetta has got the edge -- tighter handling, slightly smoother ride (the 7 speed does make the difference), but price wise the Jetta should at least come with leather seats and better dashboard & interior plastics. CKD vs. Mexico CBU? Our Gurun guys just assemble the doors and bonnet, so what's the difference? The pug is essentially a CBU. If money is no object, I would go for the Jetta, given the choice between the two. But factor in the price difference of rm25k, I would say the 408 gets the market. I own a 206 Pug, superior handling compared to the bigger brothers, minor problems sorted out during the warranty period. Service wise -- go early before the service centre opens, otherwise you'll be there the whole day. Small matter for owning a pug; until bigger problem comes (touch wood they don't), or sell the car after 5 years. My 2 sen comment... Just test drove the 408 turbo; also tested the Jetta. Must agree that Jetta has got the edge — tighter handling, slightly smoother ride (the 7 speed does make the difference), but price wise the Jetta should at least come with leather seats and better dashboard & interior plastics. CKD vs. Mexico CBU? Our Gurun guys just assemble the doors and bonnet, so what’s the difference? The pug is essentially a CBU. If money is no object, I would go for the Jetta, given the choice between the two. But factor in the price difference of rm25k, I would say the 408 gets the market. I own a 206 Pug, superior handling compared to the bigger brothers, minor problems sorted out during the warranty period. Service wise — go early before the service centre opens, otherwise you’ll be there the whole day. Small matter for owning a pug; until bigger problem comes (touch wood they don’t), or sell the car after 5 years. My 2 sen comment…

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]]> Comment on Lotus CEO Dany Bahar suspended over his “conduct” by S40 http://paultan.org/2012/05/26/lotus-ceo-dany-bahar-suspended-over-his-conduct/#comment-711358 S40 Sun, 27 May 2012 06:26:06 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108607#comment-711358 If DRB kicks out Danny and replaced with someone with good credentials in the world auto industry then Lotus still stand a chance. Perhaps Carlos Ghosn? But if replaced with some local guy just because of connection then kiss Lotus goodbye. If DRB kicks out Danny and replaced with someone with good credentials in the world auto industry then Lotus still stand a chance. Perhaps Carlos Ghosn?

But if replaced with some local guy just because of connection then kiss Lotus goodbye.

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]]> Comment on Lotus CEO Dany Bahar suspended over his “conduct” by The Enthusiast http://paultan.org/2012/05/26/lotus-ceo-dany-bahar-suspended-over-his-conduct/#comment-711350 The Enthusiast Sun, 27 May 2012 06:07:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=108607#comment-711350 Given his recent "losing it" incident, it is sort of expected. P/s: Love the updated look of the website. Bigger pics = awesome content. Given his recent “losing it” incident, it is sort of expected.

P/s: Love the updated look of the website. Bigger pics = awesome content.

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