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KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has tied up with Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd to be an automotive financier in the country as well as a provider for comprehensive financial services solution. Maybank said on Monday that financial services solution covers car manufacturing, distribution, retailing and after sale services for its suppliers, dealers and customers in Malaysia. It added that as a financial solution provider, it would provide access to floor stocking financing, hire purchase, credit card merchants, cash management, Distributor-Supplier Financing packages and MaxiPlan. “Maybank will also provide clients of Honda Malaysia with access to personal and business insurance coverage as well as online banking services,” Maybank said. Maybank’s head of community financial services, Hamirullah Boorhan said the tie-up would benefit Honda dealers as they would enjoy electronic and mobile access to the entire suite of banking products and services from Maybank.  “With ...

  The interest in the sport of drifting has increased significantly. Though it isn't the fastest way to get around a corner, it is the most exciting. Here are five vehicles that were truly built to go sideways.   Nissan Fairlady 350Z Engine: 3.5-litre V6 Power: 300bhp Torque: 353Nm   Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Engine: 6.2-litre V8 Power: 510bhp Torque: 620Nm   E46 BMW M3 Engine: 3.2-litre inline six Power: 338bhp Torque: 365Nm   Mazda RX-7 Engine: Turbocharged 1.3-litre rotary Power: 276bhp Torque: 357Nm   Ford Mustang GT Engine: 4.6-litre V8 Power: 300bhp Torque: 433Nm Read more >> http://my.news.yahoo.com/art-drifting-best-cars-091341596.html

Data for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and MINI models not available as the companies are not willing to provide them to the MAA. http://www.motortrader.com.my/Cars/NewsHeader/..Market-Reports/Top-50-models-in-April.aspx

The Malaysian government will not force a merger between Proton and Perodua, Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said, making clear that any plans between the two national automakers will need the approval of their respective stakeholders. “We cannot force them to make a decision as there is a long spectrum”, Mustapa said to the media earlier today. “At one end is loose cooperation and, at the other, a merger, which has yet to be decided”. However, Mustapa, having discussed in details with Proton and Perodua about the possibility of a merger, believes that consolidation between the two local heavyweights will bring about synergy and a more competitive local car industry. Moreover, the government, which first mooted the idea for a more streamlined car industry in November 2010, is in favour of a merger between Proton and Perodua, and will continue to hold talks with both companies. Proton Managing Director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed...

Choosing a car stereo can be a complicated and difficult task, especially for individuals with little knowledge on the subject. This process requires extensive research in order to determine you are receiving the best deal possible. Before going to a car stereo dealer, you may want to review and understand all the components of a car stereo. This way, you can personally choose which components you would like for your car. The following is a list of the basic components of a car stereo: 1. Decks - Car stereos cannot function without a deck. A deck constitutes any piece of equipment ranging from cassette decks and CD players to MP3s and mini discs. The deck is considered the glue that holds the car stereo together. The deck controls the overall output of the sound and allows you to control the music being played. All car stereo decks have a minimum 4-channel output for your speakers. If you want more power than what your speakers alone can hold, you may want to consider purchasing an a...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Perodua Myvi has for the third time ranked highest for its initial quality in terms of new-vehicle ownership, in the compact car segment, according to J.D. Power Asia Pacific. In the same segment, Myvi was followed closely by Proton Savvy, with the Perodua Viva in tow, the marketing information services provider said of its 2009 Malaysia Initial Quality Index study. The study examines the quality of new vehicles during the first two to six months, and measures more than 200 problem symptoms covering eight vehicle components, it said in a statement here. Meanwhile, the re-designed Honda City ranked highest in the entry midsize car segment, followed by the Toyota Vios and the Proton Saga. As for the midsize car segment, the Toyota Corolla Altis was top, with the Honda Civic coming in second and the Nissan Sylphy in the third place. The Toyota Innova ranked highest in the MPV/van segment for a second consecutive year, followed by the Nissan ...

PUTRAJAYA: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is projecting record sales next year as its new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is expected to see brisk sales of at least 3,500 units a month, said managing director Datuk Syed Abdull Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar. The company expects to sell 162,000 cars this year after hitting a record 168,000 units in 2008. However, the improvement in the economy and demand for automobiles, especially its latest model, has left Perodua feeling optimistic about sales in 2010. Speaking after unveiling the MPV to the media yesterday, Syed Hafiz said the company’s internal surveys showed there was a big demand among Perodua customers for an MPV and one that was competitively priced and fuel efficient. Read More

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- UMW Toyota Motor said on Friday the RON 95 petrol is suitable for use in all Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold by the company. The exclusive distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Malaysia said owners of these cars, who are currently using RON 97 petrol, can switch to RON 95 without encountering engine damage or performance loss. UMW Toyota was responding to questions on the suitability of the new petrol for all vehicles following the government's decision to replace RON 92 petrol with RON 95 from Sept 1, 2009. -- BERNAMA

Even if you’re not a car audio connoisseur, it’s easy to be impressed with a car stereo speaker while looking around in an expo or convention. They’re the first thing you’ll probably notice, they come in different colors, shapes and sizes. Those big throbbing concaves blaring incredibly low bass lines or cool little tweeters whistling out seething treble sounds. Car stereo speakers are interesting and very tempting to buy, especially the big loud ones. But big is not always the best. Each speaker has its own unique quality, intended use and price range. Some may also be better than others at certain things so it pays to investigate your type of car stereo amplifier or head unit before you finally decide on a car stereo speaker for your system. Here are some features to consider: Car stereo speakers are not all the same size and wattage, and this can cause a problem once you try to hook it up in your car. Know the specs of your system. Sort this out ahead of time, it will save you...

Want to save some money? Ever wonder if you could do a car stereo installation yourself? Yes, you can do it yourself! Go ahead, spend that money on your hardware! Don’t spend it on labor. Besides, doing a car stereo installation yourself can be a very rewarding experience, not to mention you can learn a lot from it too. Nothing beats the feeling of seeing your “creation” in action, running smoothly and perfectly. But be very careful, you really won’t want to damage your expensive hardware. Well, most car audio hardware are no-brainers to install, you’d find that most of the time the parts have specially shaped sockets and slots etc. and would only fit where it’s supposed to be installed. Still, it’s best to proceed methodically. In a car stereo installation, you have to determine what kind of rig you’re going to put into your vehicle. If you’re a beginner, it’s best you do a car stereo installation if it’s just a simple system. You may want to leave the complicated stuff to the pro...

We all know that brand names matter when purchasing car audio hardware. There are brands that are surely more reputable than others. When you are at the store and they offer choice after choice after choice, suddenly you feel overwhelmed on what really to buy. But you can be assured of one thing, if they offer you an Alpine car stereo you can’t go wrong with it. Alpine car stereo and electronics, founded in 1978, is a world leader in the industry of high performance mobile electronics. They specialize in mobile multimedia, an integrated system approach incorporating digital entertainment, security and navigation products for the mobile entertainment. Alpine car stereos are a new breed of units which feature the convergence of high performance audio, video, navigation and telematics in the form of Mobile Multimedia. Navigation systems act as the resource center of the Alpine car stereo Mobile Multimedia lineup. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), DVD players, Dolby Digital s...

Pretty self-explanatory isn’t it? It’s a stereo system in a car, you say. Whoa, hold your horses, it’s not that simple. Although some people like to put home stereos in their cars and vans (out of dire need for some sounds), sometimes it just doesn’t work. Yeah, maybe before it could’ve worked just fine, all you needed was radio and a cassette player (or 8 tracks, for the inner dinosaur in you) so sure, lug those big box speakers into the back seat and you’ll be blaring down the highway. But nowadays there are things like cd players and mp3 players and your popup LCD panels and all that techie knickknack you’d think they’d like to build a home theater system right smack on the console of your van. If you don’t know anything about these things but would like to have some sounds in your car anyway, here are some things to know about a car stereo. As mentioned above, at first units and speakers from home audio systems and professional markets were just simply installed into vehicles. H...

by: Mantius Cazaubon New vs used. Which car is right for you? Consider the following. Owning a brand new car is exciting. But financially speaking, it makes more sense to buy a used car. As soon as you drive a new car off the lot, it loses a great portion of its value. This is because your car is no longer “new”. New cars lose about 40% of their value within 3 years, then depreciation starts to slow down. Why not buy a used car and allow someone else to take that depreciation hit? The previous owner will have absorbed the steepest part of the depreciation cycle. At that point the costs of owning and operating the car will be reduced. The money you save on depreciation will surely go a long way. Another benefit of buying used is lower cost. By buying used you pay less. You will also save on financing costs, insurance premiums, registration and licensing fees. You don’t have to worry about paying sales tax. As with everything else there are a few downsides to buying a...

The first production electric car on the UK market with the option of a lithium power supply. The car is said to provide almost twice the range of other small electric cars at 70 miles. Lithium-ion batteries are more commonly found in laptops and mobile phones. They offer higher performance, but have yet to become commonplace due to cooling and battery life problems. The car combines Italian styling and design, Japanese engineering and British electronics, and will be available in lead-battery and lighter, longer-lasting lithium-battery versions, the latter offering a maximum speed of 45 mph. the lead-acid battery offers a 40-mile range and a maximum 40 mph. The Elettrica is priced at £9,950 for the lead-battery powered version and at £12,750 for the lithium powered version.