Archive for the 'Automotive' Category
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!
July 2nd, 2008 | Posted in News, Automotive | 5 Comments
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 […]
May 22nd, 2008 | Posted in News, Automotive | 1 Comment
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 […]
May 14th, 2008 | Posted in News, Automotive | 2 Comments
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 […]
May 2nd, 2008 | Posted in News, Automotive | No Comments
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?
April 29th, 2008 | Posted in News, Automotive | No Comments
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
April 24th, 2008 | Posted in News, Automotive | No Comments
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 […]
April 21st, 2008 | Posted in News, Automotive | No Comments
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 […]
April 19th, 2008 | Posted in Personal, Automotive | 5 Comments
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 […]
April 17th, 2008 | Posted in News, Automotive | No Comments
There has been lots of talk in town on the next new model by Proton. As revealed by Proton’s MD, the MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) will be hitting our roads early next year. According to sources, the MPV may be launched earlier (possibly before Hari Raya), as an effort to capitalise on the current hype […]
March 21st, 2008 | Posted in Opinions, Automotive | 8 Comments