Archive for the 'Automotive' Category

Interest rate cuts for Malaysian car owners

The recent news about the government cutting on non-beneficial expenses and fueling more on development has got the rakyat filled with many questions that need answers.

A go for local cars or a no for imported cars?

Congratulations, Proton Persona!

The first feather on its cap, the Proton Persona has won the hearts of Malaysians, and especially to the people at Frost & Sullivan, a growth consulting firm that also does market research of all sorts.
 
It is a great car, it really is! 

Mitsubishi’s Triton in 3.2L 4×4 and 2.5L 4×2 this June

In a reactive decision to stay competitive in the pick-up truck market, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia have stepped up their product ammo by roping in two new variants of the Triton 4×4 pick-up truck - a 2.5L 4×2 manual and the 3.2L 4×4 automatic, which will also come as a completely build-up from Thailand, like the […]

The Nautica sets sail

Perodua brought in the Nautica as the replacement model for the Kembara that had since been the most affordable locally-manufactured 4WD compact SUV in Malaysia. After several face-lifts on the Kembara and an engine replacement, the manufacturer suggests that a completely new model may entice the many young drivers who simply want something different rather […]

NAZA founder passed away

Another shocking loss to our country, the founder, chairman, and CEO of NAZA Group of companies, Tan Sri S.M. Nasimuddin S.M. Amin passed away yesterday morning at 1.15am in Los Angeles, California due to lung cancer.

Tan Sri (middle) flanked by Rafidah and JH Moon, former MD of Kia Motors Asian Regional Office during the […]

A Nautica-r from Perodua

Drove up to Awana Genting today for a test drive on the all-new SUV from Perodua, the Nautica 4WD.
On first impression, it is a re-badged Toyota Rush with little design tweaks, here and there. But, heck, they may be similar, but not the same.

How naughty can it be?

New Honda Accord is here!

Spread across 160 countries, the Accord legacy has been in existence for the past 30 years in being the best selling Japanese car model in history. Proud of the latest installment of the luxury sedan, Honda Malaysia has recently launched the all-new 8th generation Accord.

The muscular hunk flanked by two damsels

Americans say NO to pick-up trucks

America is home to all kinds of pick-up trucks ever since Ford started the rush back in the 1900s. To date, almost every family in the States owns or had owned a truck in a household. But, this year have seen a slump in ownership of such amphibious machines in that country. February and […]

My first love: 1995 Nissan AD Resort Special Edition review

Here’s a story of my first love when I got my first job as a salesperson in a company in Puchong. Since I stay in Cheras, travelling daily on bike to Puchong would break my back and numb the balls. I used to own a Suzuki VS125 scooter back in highschool and had sold it […]

Green is the way to go

During a recent trip to Bangkok, I achieved a few firsts. It was my first time in Bangkok and first time attending such a large motorshow (Bangkok Motor Show). Had always wanted to visit Bangkok since 2 years ago and now it has been realised.
The motoring trend in Bangkok itself have advanced much ahead compared […]