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 [...]
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Toyota Says: Safety Electronics Flawless
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 [...]
Mazda To Revive RX7? The Kabura
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 [...]
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’s Termination of JV Contract With Goldstar China Lawful And Valid
The international arbitrators under the auspices of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre upheld Proton Automobiles (China) Ltd’s (PAC) termination of the Joint Venture Contract dated 17 June 2002 with Goldstar Heavy Industrial Co Ltd [Goldstar] in 2006. PAC is a subsidiary of Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd.
The Final Award was delivered by the arbitral tribunal [...]
SIC, Petronas Kick Off F1 Promotion In KLCC
As the world anxiously waits in excitement for the Formula 1 Championship season, promoters of 2010 Formula 1 PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix kicked of their promotion campaign in Kuala Lumpur amidst strong confidence of a large turnout event on 2 to 4 April in Sepang.
In a joint promotion at the PETRONAS Philharmonic Hall Foyer within [...]
Chevy Camaro Convertible Contract Goes To Magna, 20,000 Units Per Year Expected
General Motors has awarded the contract for the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible to Magna International Inc. and they will order 20,000 units per year.
There were less than 50,000 convertibles sold during the year compared to over 200,000 sales figure of four years ago. The 20,000 Camaro convertibles are planned to be produced by Magma Car [...]
2010 Mazda6 Facelift Revealed
Mazda will officially reveal its facelifted version of the 2010 Mazda 6 at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.
The new Mazda family face is introduced, along with new head and rear lamps, for more sportiness and a clearer premium identity. There are changes at the back too, where the car now sports a completely remodeled bumper, [...]
Myvi Ranked Highest In Compact Car Segment For 3 Years Running
The Perodua Myvi is ranked highest in the Compact Car segment in the 2009 Malaysia Initial Quality Study conducted by J.D Power Asia Pacific. This is the third year in a row that Perodua Myvi is ranked highest.
“For customers, good fuel efficiency is the main reason to purchase a Myvi in addition some (respondents) quoted [...]
2011 BMW 3-Series M-Sport Revealed
After photos of Mini Countryman came out, now its time for the BMW M-Sport version to have its pictures plastered all over the internet.
The German manufacturer revealed its M Sport package for the new vehicles which include a revised front bumper, new side sills and a new rear bumper with integrated air diffuser. The lines [...]