Malaysia

Malaysia with its spectacular beaches, modern cities with skyscrapers, exotic wildlife, steep mountains, sleepy tribal villages and great food attracts millions to its fold. Malaysia is a country located in South east Asia. Malaysia is said to be two countries in one cleaved in half by the South China Sea. One part is located on a peninsula in Asian mainland and other part is situated on the northern third of the island of Borneo. The peninsular Malaysia or West Malaysia is home to bulk of...Read Full Story

Volkswagen AG (VOW) is planning to expand its production in Malaysia and has already sent senior executives to review Proton Holdings Bhd’s operations for a potential future partnership. This decision came after DRB-Hicom Bhd., VW’s partner, agreed in January to buy 43% of the Malaysian company, gaining control over two Malaysian car plants which produce 350,000 cars per year. The VW senior executives are not considering whether the plants are suitable and equipped to produce VW models...Read Full Story

My Proton Makeover and now, a Satria GTI gets redoneProton has announced the fourth My Proton Makeover programme recipient, and Salina Hisham’s Satria GTI is next up to bat in the rework run. The Science Officer from Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru had submitted a photoentry featuring two Satrias belonging to her and her husband, and the GTI was the one that ultimately received Related PostsMy Proton Makeover – 1996 Iswara Aeroback is third upMy Proton Makeover – Sashideran gets his...Read Full Story

Cleaved into a peninsula and an island by the great South China Sea, with a population that is cultural mix of Malay, Chinese and Indians mostly lays the beautiful country of Malaysia. Beautiful and pristine this multicultural land is indeed a haven for the different cultures that exist in Asia. The peninsula and the island are two contrasting features of this breathtaking country. The peninsula part of Malaysia is fast growing and modern while the island is still green and brimming with...Read Full Story

After Day-One of World Rally Sweden, Ireland’s Craig Breen lies 2nd in the Super 2000 category (SWRC) and 16th overall. At the end of the final Friday night super special stage in Karlstad, Breen said. ”We had some good stage times during the day, my best was on stage four where it was pleasing to go fastest in SWRC. I’m pleased to be in second and I think I deserve to be in that position. The conditions have been tough but you have to expect that here in Sweden. I expect more of the same...Read Full Story

Proton & YES 4G to unveil special edition Proton Inspira?We’re back with interior shots of the Proton and YES 4G teaser peekaboo box parked in front of Lot 10. It appears to be some kind of Proton Inspira with 2 iPads installed on the front seat backrests for the rest passengers, as well as another iPad installed above the center dash area where the Related PostsProton celebrates APRC title clean sweep, we’re told to expect a special edition “yellow” Satria Neo soon!Mitsubishi ASX Special...Read Full Story

Proton and YES 4G has something to launch on 22/2?Looks like Proton and YTL Communications are up to something together – there’s a teaser black box in front of Lot 10 where passerbys are able to peek in to check out what’s being teased. This is in line with what Proton has been doing with the last few models they launched – they’ve always Related PostsProtonPetronas launch ATFXP3 auto transmission fluidProton readying Exora BLine Manual for launch?Proton Exora set for 15th April 2009 launch...Read Full Story

LIVE from Rally Sweden: PG Andersson leading SWRC category, Alister McRaes winter dreams dashedGreetings from snow covered Norway! But aren’t we covering Rally Sweden, you ask. Well, the Swedish rally has a few stages running in neighbouring Norway and we’re now at Kongsvinger, where the cars are having their first remote service after five special stages. The rally officially started yesterday night – SS1 was a super special Related PostsRally Sweden LIVE: Proton’s PG Andersson and Alister...Read Full Story

LIVE from Rally Sweden: PG Andersson leading SWRC category, Alister McRaes snow challenge endsGreetings from snow covered Norway! But aren’t we covering Rally Sweden, you ask. Well, the Swedish rally has a few stages running in neighbouring Norway and we’re now at Kongsvinger, where the cars are having their first remote service after five special stages. The rally officially started yesterday night – SS1 was a super special Related PostsRally Sweden LIVE: Proton’s PG Andersson and Alister...Read Full Story

2012 Proton Exora Bold Premium & Prime - Proton Holding introduced Proton Exora 2012 in Kuala Lumpur with two variants Bold and Prime. The new face of the first MPV car manufacturers from Malaysia was performed with a refresher on the front and rear bumpers and grille that looks more sporty. Not only that, the latest Exora equipped with new engine technology Campro Charge Fuel Efficiency (CFE). This feature makes the 1.6-liter gasoline engine is claimed to be more efficient but still powerful...Read Full Story