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Amidst the airbag debacle, Takata Corp president Stefan Stocker is set to step down, with CEO Shigehisa Takada reclaiming the role, Reuters reports. Stocker, 61, joined Takata from Bosch in February 2013 as an executive officer. He […]
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Final Concept unveiled
At the upcoming 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon in January, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Final Concept will debut as the swan song of the legendary high-performance sedan range. Earlier on, the company has confirmed that […]
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Suzuki Alto – eighth-gen JDM car launched, 37 km/l!
The eighth-gen Suzuki Alto kei car has entered the Japanese market. Unrelated to the international Alto we know, this little thing sits on a new platform that allows it to weigh up to 60 kg less […]
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Honda Malaysia announces Flood Relief Programme 2015 – 50% discount on flood-damaged genuine parts
Click to enlarge. Amidst the worsening flood situation on the East Coast, Honda Malaysia has announced its “After Sales Service Flood Relief Programme 2015” to assists Honda owners whose cars have been damaged by the […]
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Nissan Relief Campaign offers aid to flood victims
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), in collaboration with Tan Chong Ekpres Auto Servis (TCEAS), initiated the “Nissan Relief Campaign” to provide succour to flood-hit Nissan customers around the country. The campaign runs with immediate effect […]
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What drives us – personal cars of the paultan.org crew
It started out as a whimsical thought, voiced by Jonathan James Tan during one of our discussions months ago. “Why don’t we come up with a story where we write about our own cars? It’d […]
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Merc C-Class SportCoupe to take on the 3GT in 2016
Rumours of a BMW 3 Series GT rival from Mercedes-Benz have long been documented, and the word is, it’ll be called the C-Class SportCoupe when it arrives in 2016. Malaysian automotive manipulator Theophilus Chin has […]
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Perodua distributes RM40k worth of supplies to flood victims, offers free inspections and discounts on parts
As New Year celebrations are gearing up, let’s take a few moments to remind ourselves that not all of us are that lucky. The floods affecting the northern region of our nation has gone from […]
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East Coast flood worsens – donate, help the victims
Click to enlarge. By now, little needs to be said of the worsening flood situation in the East Coast. The number of people evacuated in the four flood-hit states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Perak […]
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Volkswagen Plug and Play sound system – improving on the stock audio sonically, via the retrofit route
Think of the numerous auto-related modifications, and the ubiquitous addition of a sound system is definitely one that pops up almost immediately. With such importance placed on in-car entertainment these days, Volkswagen is offering its […]
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Mazda LM55 Vision Gran Turismo is a futuristic 787B
This thing of beauty that’s on your screen is the Mazda LM55 Vision Gran Turismo – a virtual Le Mans prototype racer designed for the PlayStation 3’s Gran Turismo 6 video game. It’s not quite […]
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Proton We-Care Prihatin Banjir programme intensified
In light of the worsening flood conditions, Proton has augmented its We-Care Prihatin Banjir programme by providing a 30% discount on parts for owners affected by the floods. Apart from the discount, Proton is also […]
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SsangYong Tivoli – production X100 SUV revealed
The production version of the SsangYong X100 – first shown as the XLV Concept in Geneva earlier this year and then previewed as the XIV-Air and XIV-Adventure in Paris – will make its domestic market […]
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MAI reveals its 2015 outlook for the local auto industry
As 2014 comes to an end, the Automotive Institute of Malaysia (MAI) has provided an overview on the outlook for the local automotive industry in 2015, with several key issues and questions being given the […]
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Toyota Harrier Elegance G’s unveiled – sportier looks
Remember the spindle-grilled Toyota Harrier G Sports concept? Well, dreams do come true, as it has emerged in production form as the Toyota Harrier Elegance G’s. The possessive apostrophe is not a typo – “G’s” […]