Oil Prices And Subsidies (An Explanation)
I found this article on the National Economic Action Council's website on why the oil prices have been increasing and why the government cannot continue subsidising our fuel, as well as why …
Dr. M: Proton losses a mystery
Dr. M has spoken up again on the issue of his brainchild Proton's recent two quarterly losses in a row. "I am surprised that a company which was doing well suddenly reports …
Team Proton mindset overhaul
Proton Managing Director Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohd Tahir gave some insights on his first steps to turn around loss-making Proton when his appointment as Proton MD takes effect on January 1 …
Jom Kembara adventure 2005, Sungkai
An announcement from Peter for Perodua Kembara owners. Should be quite fun to have a get-together for the family. Perodua owners, get ready to know your Kembara and have a whole lot …
2006 Toyota VIOS Facelift in Malaysia
If you surf to UMW Toyota's Toyota Vios website, you will see that the new facelifted Toyota Vios is now available for sale. The updated prices are RM88,880.00 for the 1.5G high …
Proton new head – Syed Zainal Abidin Tahir
Proton has named the successor to Tengku Mahaleel. With the title of Managing Director, Syed Zainal Abidin Tahir, 43 years old this year, will take over the helm of Proton and steer …
Proton Q2 2006 loss
Proton Holdings Bhd may post a second quarter loss of RM700 million due to MV Agusta, it's unprofitable motorcycle unit. It previously posted a first quarter loss of RM 12.4 million, and …
Perodua hopes to reduce waiting time
Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd hopes to cut down the waiting list time for its vehicles to two to three months from the current five months by Q2 2006. Perodua currently produces 280-300 …
Perodua man for Proton CEO?
Proton Holdings Bhd may appoint Syed Zainal Abidin Mohamed Tahir as the new chief executive officer of the company, replacing former CEO Tengku Mahaleel Ariff. Zainal Abidin is currently the deputy managing …
Proton Chancellor 2.0 V6
Proton has announced the availability of the Proton Chancellor beginning 15th December 2005. It will debut during the ASEAN Summit from 12-14 December. What is the Proton Chancellor? It's basically a Proton …
Proton to use Bosch diesel injection systems
Robert Bosch is in talks with Proton Holdings Bhd on supplying diesel fuel injection systems. Bosch currently supplies Proton with engine mnagement system parts, brakes, brake calipers, ABS systems, actuation systems, wiper …
A1GP PROTON Pro Celebrity Race Results
The A1 Grand Prix PROTON Pro Celebrity Race went on without a hitch on the last day of the A1 Grand Prix of Nations. We saw an exciting battle between 11 cars …
Renault to assemble ASEAN cars in Malaysia
Looks like the government's National Automotive Policy bag of carrots is effective. Renault has chosen Malaysia for it's ASEAN manufacturing hub, instead of Thailand. Renault's Asia-Pacific vice president Patrick Debrot attributed the …
A1GP PROTON Pro Celebrity Race Qualifiers
The qualifying session of the A1GP PROTON Pro Celebrity Race was completed without a hitch today. All 12 cars have qualified, and times were consistently faster compared to the practice session yesterday. …
RM391 million for Sepang
Due to a restructuring exercise, Malaysia Airport Holdings, the current owner of the Sepang F1 circuit is trying to sell off the circuit. The Ministry of Finance agreed in 2003 to buy …
Proton Audit
An audit has revealed there may be traces of bribery between Proton and the media when it comes to reviewing Proton cars. Apparently Proton had been very generous with the time spans …
Proton-VW updates: 40% stake in manufacturing arm?
Yet more updates on the Volkswagen-Proton parnership. The Malay Mail reports Volkswagen AG may buy 40% of Proton's manufacturing arm, and assume management control over that unit. Proton's board of directors had …
HLG on the automotive industry share market
HLG Research expects non-national cars to make up 50% of car sales on the overall by 2007, and 47% by next year. HLG expects industry volume for both passenger and commercial vehicles …
Proton Celebrity Champion’s Drive
A special celebrity Champion's Drive will be held at next week's A1 Grand prix at the Sepang circuit. Malaysia's A1 Team and Proton has organised a 10 lap race, which involves celebrities …
Proton reviews non-core investments
Sources say that Proton Holdings Bhd is reviewing it's investments in MV Agusta Motor and the Lotus Group International. No decision made so far, but Proton might cut down on such investments …
