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  Proton to enter Thai market

  22 September 2007 / 65 comments

  Proton will be entering the Thai market through authorised dealer Phranakorn Auto Sales Co Ltd, and is currently in the midst of finalising the product portfolio to be offered in our northern neighbour country. Phranakorn […]

   

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  Lexus IS250 launched in Malaysia today

  20 September 2007 / 52 comments

  The IS250 will go against the BMW 325i and the Mercedes Benz C230, and is expected to account for a third of Lexus Malaysia’s projected sales of 300 units in 2008.

   

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  2008 Jaguar XJ in Malaysian showrooms end-September

  18 September 2007 / 23 comments

  While the mid-sized Jaguar S-Type gets an all-new replacement in the form of the sleek new Jaguar XF (E-Class and 5-Series competitor), the full-sized Jaguar XJ gets a refreshed look for the 2008 model year […]

   

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  2 new colours for the Perodua Viva

  17 September 2007 / 40 comments

  The Perodua Viva was originally launched with 5 colours – Pearl Jade, Tropical Green, Ivory White, Passion Red and Glittering Silver. From what I’ve seen on the roads lately, Pearl Jade seems to be the […]

   

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  Perodua Viva bodykit now available

  17 September 2007 / 30 comments

  Click to enlarge We first saw an artist’s impression of a Perodua Viva bodykit back in May this year when graphics artist Theophilus Chin whipped up a kitted version of the Perodua Viva. Well, now […]

   

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  Proton subsidiary Miyazu to supply parts to Toyota

  14 September 2007 / 48 comments

  Proton Holdings Berhad subsidiary Miyazu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd was awarded a contract to stamp and supply blank sheets for 20 parts to Toyota Auto Body Malaysia (TABM), to be delivered on the basis of TABM’s […]

   

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  More conditions for Proton-Volkswagen deal?

  13 September 2007 / 100 comments

  Here is another short update from Thomson Financial, quoting Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung, once again citing Volkswagen sources. According to the report, Volkswagen will only consider taking a large stake in Proton if the Malaysian government […]

   

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  New Toyota Corolla Altis for Malaysians in 2008

  12 September 2007 / 72 comments

  UPDATE: The new 2008 Toyota Corolla Altis has been launched in Malaysia! – click for more details, specifications, photos and pricing. UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd plans to launch the replacement for it’s C-segment Toyota […]

   

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  Facelifted Mitsubishi Grandis in Malaysia

  12 September 2007 / 30 comments

  The new facelifted Mitsubishi Grandis will be available in Mitsubishi showrooms nationwide by the end of this month. On the exterior, you have a newly designed front grille, front bumper and fog lamp inserts, while […]

   

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  Volkswagen to decide on Proton in February 2008?

  12 September 2007 / 37 comments

  Here’s a little update on the Proton-Volkswagen tie-up talks. Thomson Financial cites a report by German newspaper Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung regarding the deal and it is revealed that Volkswagen AG may take a 20% stake […]

   

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  New Toyota Vios line-up teaser with prices

  12 September 2007 / 90 comments

  [ LATEST UPDATE: Click here to find out more details on the Toyota Vios that will be available here in Malaysia, straight from the Malaysian press preview launch! ] [ LATEST UPDATE #2: The official […]

   

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  New Ford Everest TDCi launched in Malaysia

  10 September 2007 / 17 comments

  Ford has updated the Ford Everest in Malaysia to the latest generation version based on the new Ranger TDCi. As expected, the Everest carries over the Ford Ranger’s excellent 2.5 litre Duratorq TDCi engines, but […]

   

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  Proton-Volkwagen talks to intensify

  8 September 2007 / 106 comments

  It appears that a tie-up between Volkswagen and Proton is imminent, with the latest update being an announcement straight from the horse’s mouth – Volkswagen Group Communications. Volkswagen says that the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen […]

   

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  Kia Optima 2.0 DOHC CVVT EX Novus

  3 September 2007 / 39 comments

  Click to enlarge The new Kia Optima is now available at Naza Kia showrooms. Two variants are available – the basic Kia Optima EX which goes for RM102,000 and the Kia Optima EX Novus – […]

   

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  Second generation Volvo S80 launched in Malaysia

  31 August 2007 / 30 comments

  The new second generation Volvo S80 is now available in the Malaysian market. The new S80 is based on the Ford/Volvo EUCD platform, while the first generation was based on the Volvo P2 platform. Two […]

   

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