Archive for January, 2008
Since the launch of the new Proton Saga 2 weeks ago, sales have been brisk and is reaching the 5-figure mark. Currently, the total number of bookings are at 9,063 units in just 4 weeks. Bookings for the new Saga was open for 2 weeks before the launch date.
The determining factor in boosting Proton’s earnings? […]
January 30th, 2008 | Posted in News, Automotive | 2 Comments
Come this 24th February 2008, a charity project will be held at the Sepang International Circuit to raise funds for the recent flood victims in Malaysia.
A joint project between the Porsche Club Malaysia (PCM), Ferrari Owner’s Club (FOC), Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Forces of Nature Aid Foundation (FOS), this event is an opportunity for […]
January 29th, 2008 | Posted in News | 4 Comments
I often hear people say (especially the men) that women only know how to start the car and step on the pedal…:P I hope after reading this post the women drivers would be aware and more car-savvy to prove the men wrong.
With the increasing number of vehicles on the road, which mostly dominated by […]
January 28th, 2008 | Posted in News, Opinions | 1 Comment
It was the first for Ssangyong Malaysia to send an offroad team to take part in the Rainforest Challenge that was held back in December 2007. This news may seem somewhat outdated but I couldn’t help but admire in awe HOW the Actyon survived in competitions like this. I mean, it is a luxury pick-up […]
January 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Automotive | 2 Comments
Proton is on a roll here since last August 2007 with the launch of the Persona with vehicle orders soaring up to 5 digits. Actual number is unknown as of today. So far, the Persona on the roads have been behaving quite good according to the owners. Of course, the most rantings I received was […]
January 18th, 2008 | Posted in News | 4 Comments
Prices of fuel didnt went up in Malaysia as what was rumoured before the New Year 2008 struck at 12 am. However, this doesn’t mean that the government will not announce a price increase for our petrol and diesel in the near future. We as consumers of the precious commodity are pushed to the edge […]
January 15th, 2008 | Posted in News | 1 Comment
Another opportunity to test drive a rare gem. The latest offering from Ssangyong is the SUV-derived Actyon Sports (pronounced as ACK-ti-ON) pick-up truck. No, its not JUST another truck to hit the market but it’s a truck to revel with the luxuries packed in it. Although a late-comer in the trucking scene in Malaysia, it […]
January 14th, 2008 | Posted in Automotive | 4 Comments
Free tickets?? Am I kidding?? No! Rub your eyes and read the header once again. Petronas is giving away free tickets to the upcoming 2008 Formula One Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit on March 21-23, 2008. Its not just another ticket, it’s a ticket that gets you a seat at the Grandstand […]
January 11th, 2008 | Posted in Automotive | 4 Comments
My good buddy Tim is putting up his car for sale. Its a 2005 Naza Citra 2.0L GLS (Automatic) in original condition, and is going for RM65,000 negotiable.
Perfect for small families, the Citra is
January 9th, 2008 | Posted in Personal | 2 Comments
Ever since the first test drive on the Ford Ranger, my world has been ‘poisoned’ - these amphibious machines are my new-found passion.
Ford Ranger TDCi 2.5L with a powerful Dura Torq engine
January 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Opinions, Automotive | 5 Comments