Mar 10th, 2010
by Jay WM Wong.
Since the birth of the Perodua VIVA in May of 2007, the intention of introducing this model was to become the replacement for both the Kelisa and Kancil range. Its popularity has been strongly driven to become the choice vehicle for those on a budget.
Thanks to its popularity, Perodua decided to provide some fascia upgrades [...]
Mar 9th, 2010
by Jay WM Wong.
Toyota Motor Corp has announced that it has found no flaw with its throttle controls, following an outside study which criticized the largest Japanese car manufacturer’s electronic safety systems.
The automaker presented their conclusions at a news conference, in order to reassure consumers that issues concerning safety are well under control as they work hard to [...]
Mar 9th, 2010
by Jay WM Wong.
Mitsubishi Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen, have finalized a deal to place Mitsubishi’s electric engines into Peugeot’s vehicles, even though the Japanese manufacturer announced it had decided against a capital alliance with the 2nd largest Eurpoean car manufacturer just days ago.
Last year, both companies indicated interests in working with each other to help produce and [...]
Mar 9th, 2010
by Jay WM Wong.
Ikuo Maeda, the “oyabun” of Mazda’s design crew, wants to resurrect the RX-7, saying “I do have a strong yearning to revive the RX-7 during my tenure.”
As much as enthusiasts revel in delight of hearing such news, Mazda officials doused such claims, asking “Why go backwards?”
Our answer to that would be “Because, it was that [...]
Mar 8th, 2010
by Jay WM Wong.
A leading Malaysian motor insurer has commenced using the ISM Automotive Business Intelligence (ISM-ABI) for underwriting motor insurance. The ISM-ABI is an independent vehicle valuation system provided by ISM Insurance Services Malaysia Berhad (ISM). The ISM-ABI was approved by both Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Persatuan Insuran Am Malaysia (PIAM) last year as an approved [...]
Mar 3rd, 2010
by viknacorp.
Malaysian car manufacturer PROTON today unveiled a series of concept global cars at the prestigious 80th International Geneva Motor Show. The three concept global cars – EMAS, EMAS Country and EMAS3 which is certainly an optimistic signal that PROTON’s long-term plan is to expand its footprint in the global automotive market.
EMAS – which [...]
Mar 1st, 2010
by Shahir R. Ali.
PROTON Holdings Berhad today announced the appointment of Behara Venkata Rama Subbu as a new member of the Board of PROTON Holdings Berhad.
B.V.R. Subbu, 56, has vast automotive industry experience, notably for his leadership in Hyundai Motors India where he last served as President. After nine years in Hyundai, he left in 2006 to take [...]
Feb 25th, 2010
by viknacorp.
General Motors Co will wind down its iconic but tarnished Hummer brand after Chinese regulators rejected a $150 million bid by an obscure Chinese machinery maker to buy the money-losing SUV line. GM had been trying to complete the deal by the end of February after reaching a definitive agreement in October [...]
Feb 25th, 2010
by Shahir R. Ali.
The Lotus Evora 414E concept car will debut officially at the Geneva auto show next week, and is claimed to reach 100 km/h in less than four seconds and travel over 482 kilometers. As for how it’ll look, imagine a standard Evora slathered in copper: The chassis remains unchanged from 2+2, thanks to the flexibility [...]
Feb 25th, 2010
by viknacorp.
The Perodua Eco-Challenge is back! The much anticipated competition will see 12 institutions of higher learning; pit their engineering skills, to race with a Perodua ViVA at the Malacca International Motorsport Circuit on 26 June 2010.
To kick-off the competition, Perodua handed over a unit of Perodua ViVA 1.0 litre to each of the participating 12 [...]