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Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd plans to unveil a sports concept car aimed at the younger buyer market segment in the first quarter of 2007. The car is said to be based on the […]
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Thailand and Malaysia negotiation on tariffs
Previously I blogged about Thailand’s refusal to lower import taxes on vehicles from Malaysia down to an AFTA agreed rate of 5%. It wants to maintain it’s 20% current rate as it considers Malaysia’s non-tax […]
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Mahindra wants to CKD pick-ups
Indian automotive manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra and DRB-HICOM’s unit USF-HICOM (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd are currently studying a proposal to assemble CKD pick-up trucks via a joint-venture in Malaysia. USF-HICOM’s management is currently studying the feasibility, […]
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New Toyota and Lexus CBU models by end 2006
UMW Toyota gave us an insight into their plans for the rest of the year at their AGM yesterday. There are plans to introduce the new 2007 Toyota Camry by year-end 2006, and also bring […]
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Kancil and Kelisa Replacements in first half 2007 (Perodua Viva)
[ UPDATE: The Perodua Viva has been launched! Click here for full details on specifications and pricing, as well as many clear photos of both exterior and interior! ] Perodua has been really quiet lately, […]
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Suzuki Swift Sport 1.6 coming soon
DRB-HICOM Bhd unit Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd will be introducing the Suzuki Swift Sport 1.6 litre soon. A definite time was not given but it is likely to be sometime later this year. More […]
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Chevrolet Optra Estate – RM92,888
DRB-HICOM’s unit Hicomobil Sdn Bhd which distributes Chevrolet cars here in Malaysia has launched a new variant of the Chevrolet Optra. The new variant is the Chevrolet Optra Estate, a station wagon version of the […]
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Petronas launches new PRIMAX 3 fuel
Petronas domestic masketing arm Petronas Dagangan Berhad launched yesterday it’s new fuel called Petronas Primax 3. Primax 3 will replace Primax at existing Petronas petrol stations and will be priced at the normal RON97 price […]
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Proton Mitsubishi feasibility study
Proton has completed it’s technical feasibility studies with Mitsubishi, and is now waiting for commercial feasibility studies to finish. These feasibility studies are part of an MoU signed in February 2006 to explore the feasibility […]
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Proton back in black; partnership with PSA Peugoet Citroen
Proton closed it’s financial year ending March 2006 with a profit before tax of RM28.2 million on total revenues of RM7.8 billion. Q4 results brought in RM1.8 billion in revenue for a profit before tax […]
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2006 Toyota RAV4 in Malaysia
The Toyota RAV4 was a concept born in 1989. The moniker RAV4 means Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive. 5 years later, the first Toyota RAV4 was launched at the 1994 Geneva Motor Show. UMW […]
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UMW Toyota exports Toyota Hiace to Thailand
Toyota has begun exporting it’s export version of the Toyota Hiace 2.5 litre turbodiesel van to Thailand, targetting a total sales of 1,300 units (RM143 million) by the year end, with a production of 200 […]
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UMW Toyota not manufacturing cars locally
Apparently The Edge Daily’s reporter had misinterpreted UMW Toyota Motor’s Managing Director David Chen’s statements at the Kuala Lumpur International Automotive Conference last week. There is no plan to manufacture any Toyota models in Malaysia. […]
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UMW Toyota to manufacture cars locally
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd is taking it’s operations here to the next step. It will start manufacturing cars here in Malaysia, with the first roll-out expected in 18 months time. Toyota’s sales success of […]
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Proton might enter SUV and MPV market
[ UPDATE: The first test mules of the Proton MPV spotted! ] [ UPDATE #2: EXCLUSIVE: Initial Proton MPV exterior, interior and spec details! ] Proton is studying the feasibility of developing an MPV and […]