Smart Linking of Proton and UTM

Proton and UTM today strengthened its  collaboration by signing a MoU which marks a significant milestone in strategic initiatives between the national car producer and UTM, a prestigious research university in engineering and technology.The first initiative involves the assignment of a professor from UTM on a full time basis in Proton for a period of two years to strengthen the research capabilities of Proton with the assistance of expert advice from UTM. The professor will also be directly involved in the development of new generation Proton cars. Click here to read more.

Step inside the Black Circuit with Johnnie Walker Pit Crew Experience

Johnnie Walker®, the world’s number one selling Scotch whisky launched the Johnnie Walker Pit Crew Experience campaing here in Malaysia yesterday. Johnnie Walker is offering Malaysians the once-a-lifetime opportunity to step inside the Black Circuit and experience the exclusive and high pressure world of motor racing with the Johnnie Walker Pit Crew Experience that will take place at the Sepang International Circuit, home of the Malaysian Formula 1™ Grand Prix on August 27-28. Click here to read more.

ORIS classic heritage rally

PARTICIPANTS stand to win watches and trophies in the ORIS Raid Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok Classic Heritage Run scheduled to be held from Sept 26 to Oct 1.The organisers, Motoring Association of Malaysia and local watch company Swiss Prestige Malaysia, launched the event in Kuala Lumpur last week in conjunction with the worldwide launch of the ORIS RAID Chronograph Limited Edition watch.Only 500 pieces of this limited edition watch are made available worldwide with 50 allocated for Malaysia. Click here to read more.

Finance solution for Proton vendors

ALL Proton vendors can now opt for an Islamic supply chain financing programme from CIMB Group.The financial services provider signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Proton on the financing programme at the Proton Centre of Excellence in Shah Alam last Tuesday.A similar MOU was also signed between CIMB Group and Perodua recently.The objective of the financing programme is to enable vendors to have better cash flow for their operations by closing the working capital gap from the cost of procuring raw materials to the final stage of payments by the automakers. Click here to read more.

Feature packed Mitsubishis

MITSUBISHI Motors Malaysia (MMM) has kitted up its 4WD Pajero Sport GS sports utility vehicle (SUV) and Grandis multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with more features as standard.The new features for the Pajero include interior creature comforts such as automatic climate control, cruise control and a new 2-DIN LCD touch screen entertainment system with a built-in reverse camera. The Grandis on the other hand gets added safety features in the form of auto-leveling xenon headlamps, an automatic powered tailgate with remote opening and closing function, and keyless operation system. Click here to read more.

Lower costs with Volvo Trucks Fuelwatch

MANAGING fuel costs is crucial in determining profit margins for haulage companies and truck operators.Also, truck breakdowns can result in late deliveries and unhappy clients as well as possible loss of future business contracts.It was with these concerns in mind that Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhd (VM) recently launched its 2010 Fuelwatch activities which consist of Volvo Trucks Fuelwatch driver competition, customer seminars as well as parts and service agreements campaigns. Click here to read more.

Handy storage compartment

IT was 2009 and the price of petrol was RM2.70 per litre when this writer decided to move from four to two wheels as his daily transport.This meant losing the car's protective cover from the elements and ability to carry cargo in return for cheaper motoring cost and quicker traveling time through traffic.A rain coat served as protection from the elements but it was frequently taken by someone as it was only strapped to the bike. Click here to read more.

Honda gets MMER class win

AFTER 12 hours of gruelling racing in the 11th Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER), which concluded last weekend, the Honda Malaysia Racing Team (HMRT) emerged as champions in the touring production class and finished eighth overall. Drivers Eddie Lew, Aaron Lim and Rueben Wong completed 281 laps in the Honda Civic Type R to score the team’s first class win since their Class A victory in 2007. Click here to read more.

Daihatsu and Hino synergy

A 1.5-litre Daihatsu Gran Max panel van is due to be launched here in December.The Gran Max panel van will have a petrol-powered DVVT (dynamic variable valve timing) engine and five-speed manual gearbox.Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd senior executive director Yoichi Shibaike said the panel van was produced in Indonesia and exported to Japan, where it is marketed as the Toyota Liteace.“We will also import the panel van from Indonesia. For the moment, there are no plans for local assembly,” said Shibaike during a media briefing in Shah Alam last Monday. Click here to read more.

Daihatsu and Hino synergy

A 1.5-litre Daihatsu Gran Max panel van is due to be launched here in December.The Gran Max panel van will have a petrol-powered DVVT (dynamic variable valve timing) engine and five-speed manual gearbox.Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd senior executive director Yoichi Shibaike said the panel van was produced in Indonesia and exported to Japan, where it is marketed as the Toyota Liteace.“We will also import the panel van from Indonesia. For the moment, there are no plans for local assembly,” said Shibaike during a media briefing in Shah Alam last Monday. Click here to read more.