NAP Tax Rates
Here are the new National Automotive Policy tax rates as of 22nd March 2006. Completely Knocked Down (CKD) Cars Completely Built Up (CBU) Cars For the old tax rates, refer to this …
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Joke of the day millenium
The Government had never supported us and did not give us a chance. It must assist us now and I hope that it will be done. The above line was quoted by …
Thoughts on the National Automotive Policy
The new National Automotive Policy was released on the 22nd of March 2006. We've waited in anticipation for it for quite some time now. Most of us are primarily concerned on how …
NAP After-Effects: Perodua reduces prices
With the new tax structures and policies of the National Automotive Policy, Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) announced price cuts of between RM800 to RM1500 per vehicle, which translates to about …
NAP After-Effects: Toyota cars to be cheaper
We've just seen one of the first effects of the new National Automotive Policy. UMW has just announced it's passanger cars will be cheaper by 5.6% to 11% with the new tax …
Malaysia National Automotive Policy
You will find after the jump the full text of the new National Automotive Policy, reproduced verbatim. Have had no time to read through it in full yet. Will post about it …
National Automotive Policy News Flash
This just in. The government will progressively phase out the Approved Permits system, with complete abolishment by December 2010. Import tariffs for ASEAN vehicles under the ASEAN Common Effective Preferential Tariff will …
Suzuki Swift CKD in 2007
[ UPDATE: Click here to read a test drive report of the new locally assembled Suzuki Swift! ] [ UPDATE: The locally assembled Suzuki Swift CKD has been launched in Malaysia and …
National Automotive Policy preview by Mayban Securities Research
Mayban Securities Research predicts incentives given by the government to increase competitiveness of the local automotive industry would amount to RM27.5 billion over a 5 year period, which is about RM5.5 billion …
Proton to announce tie-up with Chinese firm this week
Proton is expected to announce a non-exclusive alliance with a Chinese firm this week. At one point, Proton's board had thought about an exclusive partnership with one firm, but Datuk Azlan Hashim …
Perodua targets 14000 units for March 2006
Perodua has had some pretty high sales figures this month, selling 8000 units so far for the month and it's only two thirds way through. Perodua expects to sell 14,000 cars this …
Mahindra to assemble pick-up trucks in Malaysia
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, who currently sells the Mahindra Scorpio here in Malaysia is planning to assemble pick-up trucks here in Malaysia in 2007. Assembly will be done through a joint-venture with …
Malaysia-USA Free Trade Agreement to open market for car export
Malaysian car manufacturers Proton, Perodua might be able to enter the US market with the upcoming Free Trade Agreement between Malaysia and the USA. Malaysia is currently the USA's 10th largest trading …
2006 Honda Civic FD in Malaysia – in depth
The 2006 Honda Civic was launched today at the KL Convention Center. This would be the 8th edition of the Honda Civic here in Malaysia since it's introduction here back in 1977. …
Mitsubishi 380 to be exported to Malaysia
A team of Proton engineers met with Mitsubishi officials at Mitsubishi Australia's Adelaide assembly plant last week to discuss the possible import of the Mitsubishi 380 large sedan into Malaysia. This followed …
Delphi offers help to Proton
The world's 2nd largest automotive supplier* with sales of more than RM103.36 billion Delphi Corp has offered help to Proton in terms of widening it's vehicle base and pushing for export markets. …
Perodua Myvi export to Britain in July
Perodua will begin exporting it's successful Perodua Myvi compact car to Britain from July onwards if everything goes well. The Perodua Myvi has already passed British quality checks and once it's backlog …
Geely Freedom Cruiser assembled in Malaysia
Zhejiang Geely Automotive Company is China's biggest privately-owned automaker and specialises in making budget cars for first-time buyers like it's 1.3 litre Geely Merrie which looks like a mutated Mercedes Benz and …
Naza and KIA sign MoU for training centre
Naza Kia Academy Sdn Bhd and Kia Motors Corp signed a memorandum of understanding last Friday to make Naza's RM 21 million academy one of Kia's overseas training centres. The Naza Kia …
MV Agusta stake sale complete
A statement has been given by Proton Berhad regarding the completion of the sale of it's stake in MV Agusta SpA to Gevi SpA on 1st March 2006. As of 1st March …
