Sime Darby to take stake in Proton
There are talks of Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby Berhad buying up at least 32% of Proton Holdings Bhd shares, with the total deal coming up to RM 1.58 billion. This stake will …
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Naza wants to manufacture more Peugeots
Naza Group managing director Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin SM Amin plans on turning it's new Penang plant into an exclusive production facility dedicated entirely to the Peugeot marque. Naza is currently bidding …
JPJ makes HID illegal without approval
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced that it is illegal to install HID lights on vehicles without prior approval from the department. Even luxury car importers must get approval from JPJ …
2006 Kia Rio
The Kia Rio name is refreshed in Malaysia with the new Kia Rio model being launched here in Malaysia on 7th September 2005. [UPDATE: Read my test drive report on the Kia …
Revised Road Tax Rates
The government will be revising it's road tax rates on September 12 2005. Engine capacities below 1000cc will only pay RM30 a year Engine capacities from 1001cc to 1600cc will pay 50% …
Naza to make Peugeot 206 1.4
Naza and Automobiles Peugeot signed an agreement today to produce a locally manufactured and branded version of the Peugeot 206 car for local and regional export markets. Naza will be manufacturing a …
Satria Replacement Model to get Kleemann Supercharger
The Proton Satria Neo has been launched! Click the banner for an in-depth review of the car we've all known as the Proton Satria Replacement Model! Seems Proton is working with Kleemann …
Proton’s Doubtful Debts
When Proton announced that it made a pre-tax loss of RM4.3 million for for Q1 2005, it explained that it was due to a higher allowance for doubtful debts and higher component …
Petronas E01 sold to China’s Nanjing Automobile
Petronas Media Relations Department released this statement on 2nd September 2005 regarding the signing of a Letter of Intent between Petronas, Nanjing Automobile Corporation (NAC) and Brilliant Culture Group Limited (BCG). The …
Amazing Tempo Sdn Bhd Statement
Amazing Tempo Sdn Bhd issued this media statement in relation to MITI's decision to stop issuing APs for the Wald brand. We have yet to receive any official letter of notification from …
Rafidah reconciles with Dr. M
Rafidah Aziz gave Dr. M a hug today in what appeared to be a reconciliation between the two, after their 'father-daughter' relationship went through some trouble due to the AP issue. Source: …
No more APs for Wald
MITI has stopped the issue of APs for the Wald marque based on reports of non- compliance with import regulations by the local importer Amazing Tempo Sdn. Bhd. Amazing Tempo Sdn Bhd …
Proton first quarter 2005 Financial Results
Proton recorded a pre-tax loss of RM4.3 million for the first quarter 2005 ended June 30 2005 compared to the previous pre-tax profit of RM198.3 million in the corresponding quarter. Proton said …
Najib hints at oil price hike again
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak spoke yesterday to the media after world oil prices soared to a record high of over USD$70 per barrel. He said the government would …
Mahathir Returns Company Cars
Proton advisor Tun Dr. Mahathir returned the seven vehicles given to him by Proton for personal and official use supposedly to show displeasure over the removal of Tengku Mahaleel as chief executive. …
Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race Results
Tengku Djan and his team does Lotus and Race Rally Research proud, winning the Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race with 279 laps in the overall results and class O in R3's Lotus Exige …
Toyota Fortuner in Malaysia
Toyota has launched the Toyota Fortuner here in Malaysia with two models, a 2.7V and 2.5G model. The Toyota Fortuner 2.7V has a 2.7 litre VVT-i V6 petrol engine which makes about …
Dr. M’s AP Formula
Dr. M has spoken again on the AP issue after a long silence. He was in Gurun, Kedah recently attending the 80th birthday bash that Naza Automotive Manufacturing Sdn Bhd had hosted …
Proton Waja FR (with Video)
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. How can a Waja drift? The …
Proton Savvy and Perodua Myvi Handling
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 …
