Proton produced 3,000,000 cars since 1985
Proton celebrated its 3,000,000th car to roll off the assembly lines at the Proton Technology Week during the weekend. The 3 millionth car is a silver Proton Saga, and will not be …
A Lotus Elise that drives itself!
I had expected to see a blue 200 DARPA Urban Challenge Lotus Elise covered with sensor equipment but the autonomous Lotus Elise that is on display at the Proton Technology week had …
Proton MPV exclusive initial details revealed!
I have some preliminary details on the Proton MPV due to be launched in the first half of 2009. According to a source in Proton, the Proton MPV is on schedule and …
Hyundai i10 compact hatch launched in Malaysia
Click to enlarge Hyundai Sime-Darby Motor has launched the new Hyundai i10 5-door hatchback in Malaysia. The i10 replaces the Atos in the Hyundai global line-up but in certain countries like India, …
Claim your fuel subsidy online via PosOnline
For those who have renewed their road tax for this period and have been delaying collection of the RM625 rebate because of lack of time or any other reason, there is good …
Proton MPV sneak peek at Proton Technology Week
Proton will be opening its doors to the public at the Proton Technology Week this weekend. Members of the public will be able to have a look at some of Proton's R&D …
Honda Japan takes over Malaysian bike business
Honda Motor Co has stepped into the Malaysian motorcycle market, taking over the Honda motorcycle business currently run by Boon Siew Sdn Bhd like it did a few years ago with the …
Petrol price may drop if crude oil below US$125
Anwar Ibrahim has been using fuel prices as ammunition for his government reform campaign (see debate between Anwar and Ahmad Shabery), but this latest move by the ruling government may just force …
Petrol stations to go self-service nationwide
The self-service petrol station system was introduced by the government in the Klang Valley 11 years ago in 1997 but we all know that until now it has not really been implemented …
Terengganu offers perks to Proton taxi drivers
The Terengganu state government is offering taxi drivers who are currently using old Nissans and Toyotas a subsidy of RM10,000 if they want to replace their aging cars with a new Proton …
10 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution for the government?
This is quite interesting... what use has the federal government for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution cars? Are these police cars? A report in MySinChew reveals that fleet management company Spanco signed a deal …
ACA arrests 3 men related to Perdana V6 case
The ACA has taken action in the Terengganu state government Perdana V6 maintenance costs case. The Star reports that 3 car workshop owners have been arrested and 8 of the 16 Perdana …
Terengganu Mercedes-Benz: What the industry says
What the people in the industry say... Something is seriously wrong. The figures are more than the cost of the car. The only way is if you're completely rebuilding the car – …
Terengganu Mercedes-Benz E200K for “guests”
The Cabinet has decided that the Terengganu government state exco cannot use their new fleet of Mercedes Benz E200K cars as state exco cars. The Perdana V6 Executive has to continue being …
Proton Vendors Association defends Malaysian parts
Proton Vendors Association President Dr Wan Mohamed has spoken in defense of allegations that automotive parts sourced from Malaysia can be up to 50% more than those made in Japan. He says …
Suzuki SX4 Sedan 1.6 Auto launched in Malaysia
After teasing us with the Suzuki SX4 Sedan's impending introduction with various units placed in shopping malls around the country as part of a contest, Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd has unveiled …
Terengganu Perdana V6 maintenance handled by drivers and superior officers
Terengganu State Secretary Datuk Mokhtar Nong said the maintenance aspects of the state's Proton Perdana V6 Executive fleet was handled by the car's drivers or their superior officers and that the state …
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 …
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 …
