November 11th, 2006 at 07:34pm pep boyz Category : Auto News
The SSC Ultimate Aero TT, an American-born supercar from Shelby company is designed to break Bugatti Veyron’s record. The Ultimate Aero produces 1180bhp at 6950rpm and 1307Nm of torque at 5800rpm from its supercharged V8 engine and the Ultimate Aero TT are able to reaching the top speed of 448km/h.
October 31st, 2006 at 08:56pm pep boyz Category : Auto News
The Design team of Ford Europe has interpreted the company’s cool “kinetic design” in a new rugged five-door compact crossover, the iosis-X- which displayed at the 2006 Paris Motor Show.
October 20th, 2006 at 09:20pm pep boyz Category : Auto News
I know you all have read about this earlier but I still have to tell about it. The DBS, a DB9 which has been modded into the James Bond version and will “doing mission” with James Bond in the latest 007 movie, Casino Royale.
October 19th, 2006 at 07:46pm pep boyz Category : Auto News
The AC Schnitzer TENSION concept model that based on the M6 has stunned the crowd with its distinctive style and performance at the IAA 2005.
After 11 months of development. The AC Schnitzer TENSION: Street Version was borned. Of course the Street Version could not be 100% copy of the concept model.
October 18th, 2006 at 08:14pm pep boyz Category : Auto News
We sorry for never posting news for a couple of month. We promise will post more news and look out for the new faces of TheCar Blog. Happy Deepavali and Selamat Hari Raya Adilfitri!
May 31st, 2006 at 11:35am tiger Category : Auto News
Honda Showcases Asimo And Advanced Concept Vehicles At KLIMS 2006
Bernama - Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia
… robot, Asimo (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility), and its advanced concept vehicles, the Sports 4 Concept and FCX Concept are among Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s …
All-new Volvo C70 makes debut in Malaysia
Business Times - Malaysia - Malaysia
… How Wei Thing, managing director of Volvo Car Malaysia, said, “Volvo wanted to create two cars in one - without compromising, and has succeeded in creating a …
UMW Toyota sets Hiace sales target
Business Times-Malaysia
May 30 2006,… UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd aims to sell 1,300 units of the locally assembled Hiace (van) model in Thailand and expects to rake in RM143 million in export receipt
Govt wants lenders to lower interest rate on local cars
Sun2Surf - Petaling Jaya,Selangor,Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will hold talks with local banks and financial institutions to see whether the interest rate for locally manufactured automobiles can be reduced.
Finance Minister II Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop acknowledged that the hire-purchase interest rate for local cars is comparatively higher than that of foreign manufactured vehicles….
Geely lobbies for higher quota
Malaysia Star - Malaysia
Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd, which is expected to start assembling cars in Malaysia soon, is lobbying for a higher sales quota than is currently allowed by the Malaysian Government.
Executive vice-president Yang Jian said Geely hoped that the authorities would relax current restrictions stipulating that Geely could only sell 20% of the cars it assembled in Malaysia and export the remaining 80%….
Toyota Marks Start of Hiace Export from Malaysia to Thailand
Investor’s Business Daily (subscription) - USA
… In his speech, Okabe said, “The start of Hiace exports to Thailand is a very historical event in Toyota’s operation in Malaysia. …
More foreign carmakers may make Msia a manufacturing hub, says DPM
Theedgedaily.com
29,May 2006 …More foreign carmakers may use Malaysia as a manufacturing hub following in the footsteps of Toyota Motor Corp, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
May 23rd, 2006 at 03:51pm coolmini Category : Auto News
Toyota has launch the Yaris recently. The very cute and sporty car I would said. It comes in two trim levels, the 1.5G and the 1.5S. The 1.5S model comes with full bodykit and sporty interior trim while the 1.5G not. So, obviously the 1.5S is much more expensive than the other. It cost RM98,800 in Peninsular Malaysia while the 1.5G cost RM92,800. Check out more detail on the official site.
May 15th, 2006 at 05:22pm coolmini Category : Auto News
Giving the unlimited selection of vehicles in the world, which would you like to own if you were a billionaire?!
Today saw the list compile by Forbes. Some vehicles are rather ’suprise’ to be owned by billionaire. 
Perhaps, a car is just a car to them. They might not need something stylish or flashy to prove their status. Anyway, here it is:
1. William Bill Gates III - Microsoft founder, net worth $50 billion.
Vehicles owned - 1999 Porsche 911 Convertible, 1988 Porsche 959 Coupe
2. Warren Buffet - Investor, net worth $42 billion
Vehicle owned - 2001 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series
May 9th, 2006 at 04:08pm tiger Category : Auto News
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling its best-selling Lexus luxury sedans following the discovery of a seat belt problem.
The recall affects three models — IS250, GS300 and GS430 — that may have problems with the seat belt control mechanism in the two front seats. The problem makes it hard to buckle the seat belts sometimes and may cause the belts to malfunction in an accident.
Worldwide, 43,000 vehicles will be recalled encompassing IS250, GS300 and G430 models produced between July 2005 and January 2006.
May 9th, 2006 at 02:28pm tiger Category : Auto News
Proton had been rumored to be talking about a joint carmaking venture with a foreign automaker. This time is French automaker Peugeot.
The Edge Daily Reported saying the companies could be ready to sign a memorandum of understanding in the next few months about building a compact car together. PSA Peugeot Citroën confirmed the talks but added it does not currently have a joint venture plan in place.
The Edge also said Volkswagen and Proton are talking about a company to build Proton-badged cars to sell in Southeast Asia and India. The Peugeot partnership would yield products that could be badged either as Proton or Peugeot/Citroën…
What this means to you:
Once-protected companies now going to seek help under the global wind pressures in order to survive.