Sime Darby has no plans to bid for Proton
Local conglomerate Sime Darby has announced that it has no plans to bid for Proton, reports the Associated Press quoting a senior executive who does not wish to be named as he …
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Auto Bavaria in RM30 million upgrade exercise
Sime Darby Group subsidiary Auto Bavaria is allocating RM30 million for the purpose of upgrading it's branches nationwide. There are new BMW international corporate identity standards so the branches are being upgraded …
E-plate to be available at JPJ-appointed dealers
There has been some followup news on the e-plate system, basically a wireless RFID MyKad-like system for cars announced in mid-December 2006. The e-plate system is part of the government's Automated Enforcement …
Mazda 3 2.0 Sedan and Hatchback Review
After months of having to drool at this sleek smaller sibling to the Mazda6 bearing Singaporean number plates, the Mazda3 was finally launched for the Malaysian market on the 23rd of November …
General Motors may make bid for Proton stake
This just in - General Motors plans to make a bid for a small stake in Proton Holdings Berhad as well as another stake in Proton's manufacturing arm, reports NST's Business Times …
What is Type Approval?
There has been an influx of Chinese-made cars into the market lately, either direct from China or rebadged as local makes like what Naza did with the Sutera. However certain parties have …
Kia to produce 2009 Kia Soul crossover
Kia says it will introduce a production version of the Kia Soul crossover concept vehicle in 2008 as a 2009 year model. The Kia Soul crossover concept was first presented to the …
Government to announce Proton partner in March
The issue of taking over the government's investment arm Khazanah Nasional's stake in Proton continues to make the news, with the most recent update saying that a decision will be announced sometime …
Possible new Honda S2000 to be an upmarket 4-seater?
Winding Road reports that the possible replacement for the Honda S2000 that Honda has been working on might not end up in the same market segment as the current Honda S2000 is …
Nissan Murano GT-C vs Honda S2000
Another pointless shootout with suprising results by the folks over Fifth Gear. Who do you think will pull away in a race between a Nissan Murano GT-C and a Honda S2000? We …
Pikes Peak Rovers Range Rover Rock Buggy
This hardcore offroading buggy was built from a 1990 Range Rover frame with stock rear a arm and joint, designed by Rock Ware Motorsports. It's powered by a 4.6 litre Range Rover …
Environmentalists want autobahn to be limited
German environmentalists wants the German government to impose speed limits on it's unrestricted autobahns, saying the speed limits will cut greenhouse gas emissions and help Germany brush up it's green credentials. Andreas …
Audi A5 to be shown at Geneva 2007, to feature new flexible MLP platform
A report by UK's Autocar magazine says Audi's A5 will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this year. Despite talk that the A5 will be a 4-door coupe competitor to the …
Chrysler and Chery sign small car letter of intent
After news of talks between Chrysler and Chery surfaced in May last year, Chrysler group CEO Tom LaSorda has finally signed a letter of intent with Chery Automobile Co to develop a …
