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200,000th Unit VIVA Line-Off Ceremony

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 [...]

Toyota Says: Safety Electronics Flawless

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 [...]

Mitsubishi, Peugeot Confirms Electric Car Deal

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 [...]

Kurnia Insurance 1st To Implement New Motor Insurance System

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 [...]

Proton Showcases EMAS Concept Car Series At Geneva Motorshow

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 [...]

Proton Appoints BVR Subba As New Board Member

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 [...]

Hummer HAMMER-ed..!!

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 [...]

Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid Concept At Geneva 2010

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 [...]

Maserati’s Awards Edition Quattroporte Sport GT S At Geneva Show

Maserati claims 56 awards from various publications have been given to the Quattroporte. That gave Maserati 56 reasons to warrant a special edition called the “Awards Edition” Quattroporte Sport GT S for the Geneva motor show next week. Added to it are unique exterior and interior upgrades. Output remains at 433 horsepower and 361 pound-feet of [...]

Consumers Encouraged To Check Motor Insurance No Claims Discount (NCD)

Vehicle owners can now check their motor insurance and motor takaful discount for free via a new online service. The service, provided by ISM Insurance Services Malaysia is part of the modernization plan for the motor insurance and takaful industry in Malaysia.
Speaking at a Press Conference to mark the launch of the new service, [...]