Perdana V6 fleet: RM1.15 million in 4 years
More figures related to the maintenance of the Terengganu state government's fleet of Proton Perdana V6 Executives have been unveiled. This is truly a whole can of worms! Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk …
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Proton: no warranty claims recorded for Perdana V6 Executive that needed over RM100k in repairs
Proton has come out to defend itself against allegations that the Proton Perdana V6 is too expensive to maintain to the point that the Terengganu state government decided to replace their 4-year …
Perodua to install rear seatbelts for existing Perodua cars for free in 2009
Perodua will spend RM41.8 million to install rear seat belts for a total of 431,262 Perodua cars consisting of the Kancil, Kenari, Kembara, Kelisa and Rusa models. The exercise will begin in …
CBU imported Nissan Navara by end 2008
UPDATE: Nissan Navara with 174 PS launched in Malaysia! - follow the link for full information on prices, specifications and photos! Edaran Tan Chong Motors Sdn Bhd will be launching the Nissan …
Terengganu will justify E200K purchase in detail
The Terengganu state government will justify its recent purchase of 14 units of the Mercedes-Benz E200K for state exco use by providing a detailed breakdown of maintenance costs associated with the 4-year …
MITI: No hurry to open up automotive industry
MITI Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says Malaysia is in "no hurry to further liberalise" its automotive sector, but at the same time says Malaysia is fully committed to fulfilling its WTO …
New improved toll gantry to begin trial in November
A new toll gantry system will undergo testing at the Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong's Sungai Penchala Toll Plaza from November 2008 onwards. Highway Authority director-general Datuk Mohamad Razali Othman says the new toll …
New Mercedes-Benz E200K cars for Terengganu exco
BN state Terengganu has procured 14 units of the Mercedes-Benz E200K at a price of RM3.43 million (RM245K each?) to replace the Proton Perdana V6 Executive state exco cars that was purchased …
720 litres of subsidised petrol a month for taxis
A total of 40,231 petrol-powered taxi owners in Malaysia will get a 78 sen subsidy on petrol, bringing it down to the original price of RM1.92 per litre for RON97 octane. This …
Honda 3S Campaign 2008: 1st July to 30th Sept 08
Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd is currently having a 3S campaign from the 1st of July 2008 until the 30th of September 2008. According to Honda CEO Atsushi Fujimoto, the Honda 3S campaign …
Perak to build “Volkswagen City”?!
I have no idea what's gotten into the people who run the Perak State Government's heads... perhaps this is an attempt to woo Volkswagen back to Malaysia (and Proton). The Perak State …
Fuel economy contest for Nissan Sylphy, Nissan Latio and Nissan Grand Livina owners
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd is organizing an interesting contest called the Nissan Lightfoot Quest 2008 for existing owners of all variants of the Nissan Latio, Nissan Grand Livina and Nissan …
Proton defends MV Agusta decision
Proton has responded to allegations/speculation that Proton's disposal of its previously owned 57.75% shareholding in MV Agusta for a sum of 1 Euro was not carefully considered with an official statement today, …
Cartrade-ABT official distributor for Abt Sportsline
Cartrade-ABT is the new sole distributor for Abt Sportsline performance products in Malaysia. Cartrade-ABT will be focusing on Abt Sportsline upgraded cars and kits for Audi and Volkswagen cars and its first …
Proton’s vendor network needs “discussion”
Minister of International Trade and Industry Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says Proton's vendor system will have to be discussed as an independent study conducted by a Japanese company revealed that parts prices …
Fuel Price Debate at 9PM tonight!
Keep yourselves free at 9pm tonight as there will be a debate between de facto PKR leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and BN Government Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek called "Form …
NAP under review, possible changes end-2008
Minister of International Trade and Industry Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has announced that his ministry will begin a review of the National Automotive Policy and if any changes are deemed necessary to …
Proton to study ministry’s request for taxi model
Click to enlarge Back in May this year Datuk Noh Omar (and his Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development) suggested that Proton develop a new vehicle designed to be used as a …
MITI considers revising CBU hybrid car duties
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry is considering revising the duty structure for fully imported hybrid cars and will be bringing the matter up to the Cabinet, minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin …
Malaysian taxis to get petrol subsidies
Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Shahrir Samad has announed that the government has decided to give further subsidies for petrol to petrol-fueled taxis. This should help taxi drivers out …
