SM Nasarudin appointed Naza Group CEO
In line with the late Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin SM Amin's wishes, his second son SM Nasarudin has been appointed as the CEO and executive chairman of the NAZA Group of Companies …
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Europestar RCR CKD assembly to begin in August
According to a report by Automotive World, CKD assembly of the Europestar Lotus RCR at Youngman's plant in Jinan, China is set to begin in August 2008 this year. The Europestar RCR …
PM: Government has stopped protecting Proton
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi claims that the government has stopped Proton's protective policies because it has started up programs like the Industrial Adjustment Fund which exempts excise duty payment …
Government looking into purpose-built taxis?
According to Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Datuk Noh Omar, his ministry will be approaching to discuss the development of a new type of taxi to replace the the bulk of the …
Perodua Nautica 4WD: Specifications and Photos
Click to enlarge The Perodua Kembara was launched in 1998, and as one of the cheapest 4WD SUVs in the market, it took the lion's share of the SUV market - 60% …
Proton to make Turkey European production center
According to a report by Turkish paper Today's Zaman, Proton intends to make Turkey its European production center. Proton's Turkish distributor is Ulu Motor, part of the Ulubaslar Group. The Turkish automotive …
Perodua Nautica front and rear shots revealed!
Click to enlarge A day or two after the Perodua Nautica's teaser site went online, Perodua added two new puzzle pieces of the new 4WD SUV showing parts of the rear hatch …
Naza Group founder passes away
Founder and CEO of the Naza Group Tan Sri S.M. Nasimuddin S.M. Amin passed away this morning at 1.15am GMT+8 in Los Angeles, California where he was receiving treatment for lung cancer …
Proton Vendors Association urges vendors consolidation
Proton Vendors Association president Dr Wan Mohamed Wan Embong says automotive vendors in Malaysia needs to speed up mergers and acquisitions so that Proton vendors will be stronger and will be able …
Reader Zarul’s Proton MPV Wallpaper
Click to enlarge Readers often send in artist's impression of their favourite real or imaginary cars, and this one is a work by reader Zarul. He's created a wallpaper which features his …
Artist’s Impression: Proton Putra Replacement
Click to enlarge The Proton Satria Neo already fills the "2-door fun car" segment in Proton's model line-up, but what if Proton created a lightweight coupe from the Proton Saga chassis powered …
Perodua Nautica 4WD teaser site is up!
Click to enlarge A teaser site for the Perodua Nautica 4WD is now up, and it gives us a sneak preview of some features of the upcoming Perodua Nautica 4WD, although key …
Proton in talks to merge Proton Edar with EON
Proton Holdings Berhad and Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad is said to be in talks for a merger between EON and Proton's own Proton Edar distribution arm. This would create a single Proton …
Perodua Nautica: official name for new Perodua SUV
UPDATE: Perodua Nautica 4WD - Click the link for launch images and specifications of the Perodua Nautica 4WD! Perodua has officially unveiled the name of the new Perodua SUV: the Perodua Nautica …
RM400 million for Proton vendor development
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) will be introducing financial assistance schemes for Proton vendors to increase their quality and production levels, with an allocation of RM400 million from the …
Proton launches the Proton Persona in Brunei
Proton has launched the Proton Persona in the Brunei market, priced at BND$20,771 (RM47.636.50) for the 1.6 litre medium line manual and BND$22,495 (RM51,590.35) for the 1.6 litre medium line automatic. It …
Proton sets up weekend bays for Savvy recall
Click to enlarge Proton has setup weekend drive-in service bays for the recent Proton Savvy wheel hub inspection recall exercise at four of it's service outlets. Opening times for these service bays …
Lucky draw for Proton Saga buyers
There are currently long waiting lists for the Proton Saga, but there might be a way you could get delivery of your car in 2 weeks via a new lucky draw scheme …
New Kembara Replacement Perodua SUV spotted!
Click to enlarge A reader who wishes only to be identified as "The Stik" has sent in these photos of what is obviously the new Perodua SUV to be launched sometime in …
Proton Savvy rear wheel bearing recall
Proton is recalling a total of 34,000 Proton Savvys due to potential water entry into the rear wheel-bearing which could lead to a malfunction of the affected components. Proton say this recall …
