ACA arrests 3 men related to Perdana V6 case
The ACA has taken action in the Terengganu state government Perdana V6 maintenance costs case. The Star reports that 3 car workshop owners have been arrested and 8 of the 16 Perdana …
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Terengganu Mercedes-Benz: What the industry says
What the people in the industry say... Something is seriously wrong. The figures are more than the cost of the car. The only way is if you're completely rebuilding the car – …
Terengganu Mercedes-Benz E200K for “guests”
The Cabinet has decided that the Terengganu government state exco cannot use their new fleet of Mercedes Benz E200K cars as state exco cars. The Perdana V6 Executive has to continue being …
Proton Vendors Association defends Malaysian parts
Proton Vendors Association President Dr Wan Mohamed has spoken in defense of allegations that automotive parts sourced from Malaysia can be up to 50% more than those made in Japan. He says …
Suzuki SX4 Sedan 1.6 Auto launched in Malaysia
After teasing us with the Suzuki SX4 Sedan's impending introduction with various units placed in shopping malls around the country as part of a contest, Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd has unveiled …
Terengganu Perdana V6 maintenance handled by drivers and superior officers
Terengganu State Secretary Datuk Mokhtar Nong said the maintenance aspects of the state's Proton Perdana V6 Executive fleet was handled by the car's drivers or their superior officers and that the state …
Perdana V6 fleet: RM1.15 million in 4 years
More figures related to the maintenance of the Terengganu state government's fleet of Proton Perdana V6 Executives have been unveiled. This is truly a whole can of worms! Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk …
Proton: no warranty claims recorded for Perdana V6 Executive that needed over RM100k in repairs
Proton has come out to defend itself against allegations that the Proton Perdana V6 is too expensive to maintain to the point that the Terengganu state government decided to replace their 4-year …
Perodua to install rear seatbelts for existing Perodua cars for free in 2009
Perodua will spend RM41.8 million to install rear seat belts for a total of 431,262 Perodua cars consisting of the Kancil, Kenari, Kembara, Kelisa and Rusa models. The exercise will begin in …
CBU imported Nissan Navara by end 2008
UPDATE: Nissan Navara with 174 PS launched in Malaysia! - follow the link for full information on prices, specifications and photos! Edaran Tan Chong Motors Sdn Bhd will be launching the Nissan …
Terengganu will justify E200K purchase in detail
The Terengganu state government will justify its recent purchase of 14 units of the Mercedes-Benz E200K for state exco use by providing a detailed breakdown of maintenance costs associated with the 4-year …
MITI: No hurry to open up automotive industry
MITI Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says Malaysia is in "no hurry to further liberalise" its automotive sector, but at the same time says Malaysia is fully committed to fulfilling its WTO …
New improved toll gantry to begin trial in November
A new toll gantry system will undergo testing at the Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong's Sungai Penchala Toll Plaza from November 2008 onwards. Highway Authority director-general Datuk Mohamad Razali Othman says the new toll …
New Mercedes-Benz E200K cars for Terengganu exco
BN state Terengganu has procured 14 units of the Mercedes-Benz E200K at a price of RM3.43 million (RM245K each?) to replace the Proton Perdana V6 Executive state exco cars that was purchased …
720 litres of subsidised petrol a month for taxis
A total of 40,231 petrol-powered taxi owners in Malaysia will get a 78 sen subsidy on petrol, bringing it down to the original price of RM1.92 per litre for RON97 octane. This …
Honda 3S Campaign 2008: 1st July to 30th Sept 08
Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd is currently having a 3S campaign from the 1st of July 2008 until the 30th of September 2008. According to Honda CEO Atsushi Fujimoto, the Honda 3S campaign …
Perak to build “Volkswagen City”?!
I have no idea what's gotten into the people who run the Perak State Government's heads... perhaps this is an attempt to woo Volkswagen back to Malaysia (and Proton). The Perak State …
Fuel economy contest for Nissan Sylphy, Nissan Latio and Nissan Grand Livina owners
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd is organizing an interesting contest called the Nissan Lightfoot Quest 2008 for existing owners of all variants of the Nissan Latio, Nissan Grand Livina and Nissan …
Proton defends MV Agusta decision
Proton has responded to allegations/speculation that Proton's disposal of its previously owned 57.75% shareholding in MV Agusta for a sum of 1 Euro was not carefully considered with an official statement today, …
Cartrade-ABT official distributor for Abt Sportsline
Cartrade-ABT is the new sole distributor for Abt Sportsline performance products in Malaysia. Cartrade-ABT will be focusing on Abt Sportsline upgraded cars and kits for Audi and Volkswagen cars and its first …
