Archive for December, 2005
December 29th, 2005 at 12:20am
pep boyz
Category : Auto News, Malaysia
When first time I saw this, I was wondering, what kind of car is this? After asking around, I only know that, they called it the London Taxi. Is it an Austin? MG Rover or what? But this is not important. The important thing is that, this is not an ordinary taxi. It is actually a demonstration car, owned by Clarion audio company. Its been custom built by Loh Thong Ming Car Accessories (somewhere in Seremban). Here are some of the detail of this taxi.
The exterior looks cute and huge…
Pixma. The new generation of Canon bubble jet printer.
Can you spot the difference between this two front doors? It was different because one is the driver side, and the other side was not designed to accomodate a passenger but the Clarion audio set.
This is the back door. Red light indicates doors are locked.
The amplifiers looks special…
It can only carry a driver in front. I like those speakers…
When you start or turn off the engine, these L.E.D’s will illuminate. It will strobe when you activate the sound system. The 2 lights on side is the hidden capacitor.
Canon Pixma Photo Printer fixed behind the taxi.
Plasma TV rules!!!
The switch controller.
Toilet paper holder!?
Nice airbrush graphics…
The voltmeter fixed in front.
Double alternators. This is because 2 alternators will provide more charging when activate the sound system. They even use the DIN100 MF battery.
The reverse camera. They fix this because the driver can’t see behind.
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December 28th, 2005 at 09:28pm
pep boyz
Category : Auto News, Malaysia
Are you looking for the sleek Alfa 159? Or the latest Honda Civic? Well, you have to wait until next year. There are some cars that will coming to Malaysia this year end or next year. In this article, you can sneak a peek to these cars.
Alfa Romeo 159
Launch date: 4th quarter 2006
Description: A new charter opens in the design of Alfa Romeo sporting saloons.
BMW M5
Launch date: 3rd quarter 2005
Description: A more sleeker and powerful 5-series.
8th Gen. Honda Civic
Launch date: 1st quarter 2006
Description: The coolest Civic since 1972.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Launch date: 1st quarter 2006
Description: A longer S-Class. More new technology equipped in this car.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Launch date: 4th quarter 2005
Description: This luxury off-roader is worth the wait.
Mitsubishi Triton
Launch date: 2nd quarter 2006
Description: The front end looks like the new Outlander.
Suzuki Swift Sport
Launch date: 1st quarter 2006
Description: The Swift has a sportier bodykit now.
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December 27th, 2005 at 02:20pm
tiger
Category : Auto News, Malaysia
Followed by the move of MYVi, The Proton Savvy models will be available from UK Proton dealerships from January 2006, with Street models following close behind in February. Automated manual transmission Style models will also be available from February 2006.
Savvy will competes with the Chevrolet Sparks and Kia Picantos in the shallow end of the automotive pool.
Ok… Savvy selling price is Starting at a £5,995(RM39,267 )for the basic Street package (including standard-fit anti-lock brakes, cd player, and… rather oddly, rear parking distance sensors)
Savvy(manual) Selling in Malaysia is around RM(42,888) .
and ranging up to the £6,995 (RM45,816) ‘Style’ version, which adds air-con with pollen filter and alloy wheels.
Are you now wonder why car assembly in malaysia selling cheaper at UK than local? You and I know the answer don’t you?
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December 27th, 2005 at 01:57pm
tiger
Category : Auto News, Malaysia
Malaysia’s national carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd. said Tuesday it is selling its controlling stake in debt-ridden Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta SPA for a nominal euro1 (US$1.19) in cash.
Proton said it paid euro70 million (US$59.32 million) for its 57.8 percent stake in Agusta in 2004, adding that the sale of the stake was “consistent with Proton’s direction of divesting noncore assets.”
Proton blamed provisions for Agusta’s debts with banks and suppliers as one of the reasons it suffered a net loss of 154.3 million ringgit (US$40.8 million; euro34.8 million) in the three months ended Sept. 30.
The carmaker has come under pressure to return to profitability after its domestic market share dwindled to around 30 percent in June from 44 percent last year, as the government is slowly lifting protective tariffs on foreign-made cars due to a regional free trade agreement. -
Trading of Proton shares was suspended on Dec 27.
Let Calculate The Loss
Buying price= euro 70million
Selling price= euro 1.19
Total loss= Selling Price-Buying Price= 70Euro million-1=69.999 Euro
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December 24th, 2005 at 11:16pm
pep boyz
Category : Auto News, International
Nissan company has launched the new Bluebird Sylphy, a mid-sized luxury sedan aimed at today’s executive woman, focusing on hospitality and care in 
mind. The most arresting feature of the new Bluebird Sylphy is the Nissan’s sophisticated S-motion design theme. The elegant S of the dash board serves both the driver with functionality and the front passenger with openness.
The word ’sylphy’ was derived from the sylph, a slim or graceful beauty. Combining this image of clean, natural quality with the confidence and reliability of its venerable Bluebird brand, its name states the car’s fundamental qualities: Bluebird Sylphy.
I like its lamp…
The interior.
Nice line. I wonder who designed this car?
Comfortable seats…
There are still got more details in this car. More detail on nissan.co.jp.
The last word: When Tan Chong Motor will bring this car into Malaysia?
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December 18th, 2005 at 12:13pm
coolmini
Category : Auto News, International
This is a Mercedes Unimog U 500 with Brabus tuning in Black Edition. Classic Driver reported that Mercedes with the cooperation of the German tuning company has created this edition of Unimog for the individual, a rather huge sized of a passenger car I would said.
Look for more description in Classic Driver.
Well, if you have not aware of it, this weird looking machine was originally an off-roader performing all the tough jobs in the industry.
Like this, it has apply to be a firefighting vehicle.
A Unimog hauling truck.
More application of Unimog.
Imagine what will it be like if you are driving a Unimog on the road?! Probably all the cars will have to give way to your beast 
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December 16th, 2005 at 11:26am
frances
Category : Auto News, Malaysia
From Business Times - “PROTON Holdings Bhd expects to sell 1,000 units of the Proton Chancellor within one year, based on its target buyers who range from senior executives to high-ranking government officials.”
Earlier on, news from a chinese press said, Selangor JPJ has came up with “Chancellor” series of number plate from 1 to 500, however, there are hardly anyone interested to tender for it.
Can Proton forecast sales of Chancellor be able to achieve? Guess there are still a lot of work to do… better marketing strategy, better company image, better name perhaps…
This chauffer-driven vehicle expected to be priced at RM138,000.
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December 15th, 2005 at 11:40pm
pep boyz
Category : Auto News, International
Mercedes-Benz has a new member on its family, the GL-Class. The Mercedes-Benz GL450 comes with its new, more efficient 4.6 liter, 4-valve V-8 engine that able to boosts 335 horsepower.
The GL450 has the only unit-body construction in its competitive class to maximize interior roominess, and provide a smooth, sturdy ride. With one of the longest wheelbases in its class, it can carry seven adults in comfort. The legendary Mercedes-Benz engineering balances all this might with supreme intelligence and sophisticated features. At the interior, there’s a standard power sunroof with a fixed glass panel located over the third-row seats. When the power split-folding third-row seats are not in use, the GL-Class can carry 43.8 cubic feet of cargo. Fold the second-row seats and it can manage up to 83 cubic feet of things. There is a few version to choose such as Premium, Sport, Comfort, and Entertainment packages is likely to be available, along with features such as a navigation system, satellite radio, and Keyless Go ignition.
This is the interior of the GL-Class.
Mercedes-Benz will revealed the 2007 GL-Class at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month.
More details at autosite.com.
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December 14th, 2005 at 09:11pm
tiger
Category : Auto News, Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) — Proton Holdings Bhd hopes that the recently signed Japan-Malaysia Economic Partnership Agreement (JMEPA), will provide greater market access for Proton cars and auto components into Japan.
Do you think Proton is serious about this? Probably is another failure. Proton losses continued widen to RM160 million thanks to the provisions made to loss making motorcycle maker MV Augusta of Italy which it owns… Proton is eagerly finding new market in regional to sell its cars. But due to the limited choices of model available for consumer to buy, we can forsee the future of Proton is pretty dim…
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December 14th, 2005 at 09:06pm
tiger
Category : Auto News, Malaysia
Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) will export Myvi, its latest range of vehicle to the United Kingdom in June next year, its managing director Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar said.
“Since Myvi was first launched in May, Perodua has received 66,000 bookings and so far 28,000 has been registered, while another 38,000 is still in the waiting list,” ( Do you belong to one of them too? )
But as long as i know, car selling in Europe country must equiped with Air Bag… Does this mean Perodua going to make Myvi with airbag? Hope this will be available to Malayisa market too…
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