Perodua overtakes Proton in market share
Proton and Perodua has been at each other's heels since December last year when Perodua outsold Proton in monthly sales by 99 cars. Perodua's lead was shortlived when Proton outsold Perodua the …
Satria Replacement Model Prices
Utusan Malaysia reports that the Proton Satria Replacement Model will be launched before the end of this month, and both 1.3 litre and 1.6 litre versions will be launched. Utusan also reports …
Car sales down in April 2006
Passanger car sales for April 2006 fell 7% from 32,926 units the same time period last year to 30,610 units this year. The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) said this was due to …
Naza 206 Bestari In-depth Review
[ LATEST UPDATE: Naza has updated the Naza 206 Bestari for the 2008 model year. Click the link for more information! ] I remember falling in love with the Peugeot 206 a …
Toyota Yaris 1.5G and 1.5S in Malaysia
Toyota has released specification and prices for the Toyota Yaris on their website. The Toyota Yaris comes in two trim levels, the Toyota Yaris 1.5G and the Toyota Yaris 1.5S. Let's have …
3 hatches, a minicar and an MPV
This month is actually a pretty exciting month for the Malaysian automotive industry even though news seems slightly dead for the past week. But you know what they say, it is always …
No further price cuts for Proton
Proton Edar Sdn Bhd's CEO Datuk Maruan Mohd Said said to the media yesterday that there will be no further price reductions for Proton cars, despite rumours that there will be a …
NAP After-Effects: Peugeot CKD plans
Cycle & Carriage Bintang Bhd, the sole distributor for the Peugeot marque here in Malaysia has plans to set up CKD assembly for Peugeot CKD units here in Malaysia. This is to …
Naza NX-02 open for booking
Pictured above is my extremely newbie attempt at photoshopping how the Naza NX-02 could look like. Forgive my noob-ness. At least I tried! :P Advertisements for the new Naza NX-02 have appeared …
NAP After-Effects: Volkswagen puts on hold Malaysia plans
Volkswagen AG has put a hold on it's plans to introduce Volkswagen cars here through official channels in the Malaysian market. Back in February 2006, Volkswagen said it planned to introduce a …
PSA Peugeot Citroen confirms talks
A quick update, officials from PSA Peugeot Citroen has acknowledged discussions have been held on possible cooperations on projects but there is no current confirmed plan to engage in a joint project. …
Proton, PSA Peugeot Citroen and Volkswagen
Proton previously announced their new partnerships will be revealed by the end of April. It's a week into May now, but The Edge has reported quoting unnamed sources that Proton's new partner …
Proton wants certified vendors
Only 70 of 270 suppliers of Proton Holdings Bhd complies with the ISO/TS 16949 automotive quality standard which ensures quality for automotive-specific suppliers. This is only about less than a third, which …
NAP After-Effects: Suzuki prices up
As the result of the new CBU and CKD car tax structure and gazetted CBU pricelist under the new National Automotive Policy, prices for the CBU Suzuki Swift and CBU Suzuki APV …
Proton to finalise recovery plan; wins Trusted Brand award
Proton Holdings Bhd expects to finalise it's recovery plan before the end of 2006. The plan will depend on the finalisation of a strategic partnership with another party, of which details have …
Government wants to curb half-cut car sales
The Malaysian government will be considering forcing second hand car buyers get their vehicles checked by experts like Puspakom to curb the sale of half-cut cars. Half-cut cars are cars which are …
Syed Zainal: 100 days in the hot seat
It's been a little over 100 days since Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir, a former Perodua executive was appointed as the Managing Director of Proton Holdings Bhd after a long search …
Proton and Lotus plan new low-end Lotus
Proton is making plans to manufacture low-end Lotus cars in Malaysia in late 2007 or 2008, and both Lotus and Proton management have agreed with this plan. The companies are currently identifying …
2006 Naza Sutera 1.1 Manual
[ UPDATE: The Naza Sutera is now known as the Naza Forza. Click the link for a test drive report. ] Naza has launched it's new car, the Naza Sutera on Saturday, …
Naza Sutera (Naza NX-01) to be launched tomorrow
Naza will be launching it's new Naza Sutera (Naza NX-01) tomorrow in Bertam, Penang. The Naza Sutera will be Naza's first foray into the national mini car market, currently dominated by the …
