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     <title><![CDATA[2011 Market Report (Brands)]]></title>
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            Excludes commercial vehicles such as buses, lorries, prime movers, etc but includes pick-ups
        
    More charts of 2011 sales can be found in our Market Overview published earlier (click here)
    
        
            
        
        
            Lexus registered the biggest increase in sales volumes, selling almost 4 times more units in 2011, mainly due 
            to the the CT200h Hybrid which could be sold ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Kia Track'ster Concept]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Kia will be displaying its first concept car of 2012 at the Chicago Auto Show next week. The company recently provided a peek at the model by releasing this sketch of what it calls the Track&rsquo;ster, and describes as &lsquo;the ultimate performance Soul&rsquo;.
&nbsp;The 3-door car is based on the Soul hatchback and should have a powertrain that delivers on the performance promise, though no details have been revealed. It&rsquo;s possible that Kia might install an engine which produ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Special offer for Mitsubishi ASX, Lancer GT]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Buy a new Mitsubishi ASX or Lancer GT from an authorised Mitsubishi Motors dealer before March 31, 2012 and you will get a free accessories package.&nbsp;For the Mitsubishi ASX, the package (valued at more than RM3,000) consists of a Front Corner Extension, Front Undercover, Rear Styling Element, Rear Spoiler, Air Vent Rings, Shift Knob and Scuff Plate.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Lancer GT package comes with a free Alloy Fuel Door Cover, Rear Diffuser, and a Scuff Plate with the RA emblem, and its value ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Revised Nissan/Impul prices]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Following the change in insurance premiums since January 16, 2012, on-the-road prices have also increased marginally. Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has provided a revised pricelist of its Nissan and Impul models based on the new rates with 100% premium (ie excluding any No Claim Discount).&nbsp;
To know more about Nissan models, visit www.nissan.com.my | For Impul models, visit www.impul.com.myCatch up on other Nissan news and articles in 2011&nbsp;hereClick here to find out how you can win ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Perodua Alza SR]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Perodua has rolled out an additional variant of the Alza &ndash; the Alza SR &ndash; which will be in the showrooms from Thursday, February 2, 2012. According to Perodua MD Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh, this new variant (the &lsquo;SR&rsquo; is said to stand for &lsquo;Smart Ride&rsquo;) will make it even more affordable for Malaysian consumers looking to upgrade to a more spacious vehicle.&nbsp;&ldquo;It is aimed at young families who want a flexible compact MPV with sedan features. The Alza S...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[New Lexus GS prices for Malaysia announced]]></title>
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Estimated prices for the new Lexus GS have been announced by Lexus Malaysia which is now accepting orders for the new model. The following are the prices for private registration (with insurance premium) included:GS 250 &ndash; RM379,873 | GS 250 Luxury &ndash; RM415,783 | GS 250 F-Sport &ndash; RM426,043GS 350 Luxury &ndash; RM482,423 | GS 350 F-Sport (pictured above)&ndash; RM492,683Six exterior colour choices are available for the GS 250 Luxury and GS 350 Luxury and four choices fo...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Special offer for Chevrolet owners]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Chinese New Year &lsquo;exodus&rsquo; has ended and after their &lsquo;balik kampung&rsquo; trip or a holiday trip, most Malaysians are back home (and back at work). 
For Chevrolet owners who didn&rsquo;t take advantage of the special complimentary and promotional car services offered by Naza Quest before they went off for their holidays last week, they can still bring their vehicle to any of the 15 authorized Chevrolet service centres nationwide and enjoy the same benefits.&nbsp;The Che...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[BRP Can-Am Spyder]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[USF-HICOM today officially launched a locally-assembled version of the BRP Can-Am Spyder, a three-wheeler which would qualify as a &lsquo;Big Boys&rsquo; Toy&rsquo;. The model is not new on Malaysian roads but marketing efforts have not been strong until now with greater resources now available to the DRB-HICOM subsidiary which has the distribution rights.The Can-Am Spyder is a rather unique-looking vehicle as it has two wheels in front and a single fat 225/50x15 tyre at the rear. 
The three...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Safest cars of 2011 by EuroNCAP]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Last year, EuroNCAP &ndash; the organisation which conducts crash-tests and provides an independent assessment of the safety performance of new models sold in Europe - published the results for 53 new models. Eleven cars achieved 4 stars while the poorest result was achieved by the Dacia Duster which rated 3 stars.The highest rating is 5 stars and a number of models achieved that score too. The ones which achieved 5 stars and also showed good scores in each of EuroNCAP&rsquo;s four areas of a...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Upgraded 2012 Mitsubishi ASX]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;The Mitsubishi ASX compact cross-over SUV has been upgraded for 2012 and now comes with 17-inch alloy rims, premium leather upholstery with enhanced comfort, a&nbsp;smart key and a push-start operating system.
&nbsp;Other standard equipment of the ASX, which has a 2-litre MIVEC 150 ps engine and 6-speed continuously-variable transmission (CVT), includes a telescopic steering column, colour LCD Multi-Info Display, and a 2DIN touchscreen. To aid parking and reversing, the ASX comes with ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Global Ford Ranger Challenge in Malaysia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Ford Malaysia will officially kick off the Global Ford Ranger Challenge on February 1, 2012 &ndash; a unique, worldwide experiential marketing campaign that leads to the launch of the All-New Ford Ranger in Malaysia later this year. &nbsp;&ldquo;Ford is challenging Malaysian drivers to challenge us,&rdquo; said David Westerman, Regional Manager, Asia Pacific, Ford Export &amp; Growth Operations. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re confident in the All-New Ford Ranger&rsquo;s tough truck credentials and want c...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[The China market in 2011]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Getting accurate data on new vehicle sales in China is difficult and often relies on tallying numbers released by manufacturers who, in turn, may have different methods of calculating sales. Factory production data may be accurate since the number of vehicles made is readily known but at retail level, collecting sales data might not be as easy given the size of the country.Data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) would seem to be most reliable source and even then, t...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Exclusive Rolls-Royce Phantom for Year of the Dragon]]></title>
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&nbsp;It&rsquo;s hardly surprising that every unit of the limited edition &lsquo;Year of the Dragon&rsquo; Rolls-Royce Phantom has been sold out within two months of being announced, virtually all in China where there are now over a million millionaires (Boston Consulting Group&rsquo;s study last May indicated there were at least 12.5 million millionaire households worldwide). The US$1.2 million (about RM3.65 million) car was created by the company&lsquo;s Bespoke division as a commemorativ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[USED CAR: 2002 - 2006 Toyota Camry]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[By Hafriz Shah
EditorThis car needs no introduction. Just look around your neighbourhood or shopping centre carpark and you&rsquo;ll see a few around. It thoroughly outsold its competitors in the same class, most of which boasted better equipment levels and more powerful/modern drivetrains &ndash; but did not have a Toyota badge on their grille.Perhaps it&rsquo;s the familiarity but the six short years since this generation ceased production have not been kind to the Camry&rsquo;s styling. I...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[DC Avanti - India's first sportscar]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[With a rapidly growing automobile market, India has seen the birth of numerous ancillary industries supporting the automotive industry. Notably, independent design houses are becoming more prominent and providing services to domestic manufacturers.
Among them is DC Design which offers &lsquo;1st world quality at 3rd world prices&rsquo; and already has 600+ models in its portfolio spanning a wide range of production and prototype vehicles.&nbsp;DC Design, founded by Dilip Chhabria who is qual...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Award for Goodyear Malaysia from Perodua]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Goodyear Malaysia was recently awarded as Perodua&rsquo;s Best Outstanding Yearly Performance Vendor under the Quality and Delivery 2011 category. The award recognizes the company&rsquo;s &ldquo;A&rdquo; rank performance on quality and delivery of Goodyear tyres to Perodua&rsquo;s manufacturing plant near Rawang, Selangor, for 12 months consecutively.&nbsp;Commenting on the presentation of this award, Zakariah Ahmad, MD of Goodyear Malaysia said, &ldquo;We are extremely proud of this achievem...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Winners of Free Movie Passes]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The following are winners of passes for the movie UNDERWORLD AWAKENING currently showing at cinemas in Malaysia:Prize winners will NOT be informed by an e-mail and publication of the winners&rsquo; list on this website serves as notification.All participants can collect their passes from Friday, January 27, 2012. The passes must be claimed by February 15, 2012 (collection as early as possible is advised).&nbsp; After the expiry date for collection, uncollected passes will be forfeited and no ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[2012 Jaguar XF/XFR]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The 2012 Jaguar XF, now available in Malaysia, features improved looks and a more luxurious specification. The three versions &ndash; the XF with 3-litre petrol and diesel engines, and the XFR with a 5-litre supercharged petrol engine &ndash; all of which have received refinements and now include the Jaguar Satellite Navigation System.&nbsp;Appearance-wise, the new models are essentially facelifts with a new &lsquo;face&rsquo; that features redesigned headlamps and grille, plus all-new bi-xen...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[2012 Lexus GS]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[By Faisal Shah
Publisher &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;[Prices announced by Lexus Malaysia &gt; click here] &nbsp; &nbsp;America, they say, is the land of the free and the home of the brave. That&rsquo;s debatable if you look shifty or drive like a loon on public roads but what is a...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Golf remains No.1 in Europe]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Though its total volume in 2011 was 1.6% lower than in 2010, the Volkswagen Golf retained its top position on the sales chart of Europe. A total of 484,547 units were sold in 27 countries according to data compiled by JATO Dynamics.
&nbsp;Another Volkswagen model &ndash; the Polo &ndash; was No.2 with 356,490 units sold (0.5% more than 2010) while the Ford Fiesta was in third place with 348,465 units.
    
        
            
        
        
            Volkswagen Polo's incr...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept]]></title>
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            The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept sportscar was used
            the the latest 'Mission Impossible' movie (above) and was on display at the Pavilion KL recently
        
        
            
        
    If you have been curious about the sleek car which Tom Cruise drove in the latest Mission Impossible movie (Ghost Protocol), it&rsquo;s the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car which has been doing the motorsho...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[An exceptional year for Ford in Malaysia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Ford sales in Malaysia soared 145% from 2010&rsquo;s volume to 7,188 vehicles, the brand&rsquo;s best annual performance since 1997. The impressive achievement was largely due to the Fiesta (available in sedan and&nbsp;hatchback bodystyles shown below)&nbsp;&nbsp;which accounted for 60% (4,297 units) of the sales volume in its first full year of availability.&ldquo;This is an outstanding achievement for both Ford and our partner Sime Darby AutoConnexion, and highlights the unmatched commitmen...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Perodua No.1 for sixth year]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Though the battle for No. 1 place looked like a closer fight between the two national carmakers this year than previous years, Perodua again retained the top spot in Malaysian new vehicle sales in 2011 for the sixth consecutive year. It delivered 179,989 units of the Myvi, Viva and Alza to take 30% of the Malaysian market, a marginally lower share and volume than the year before.&nbsp;Speaking at a media briefing this morning, Perodua MD Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said it had been a tou...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Record year for BMW Group in Malaysia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BMW Group Malaysia had another record-breaking year in 2011 with a total of 5,604 group vehicles sold, comprising 5,003 BMW and 301 MINI &nbsp;4-wheelers and 300 Motorrad 2-wheelers delivered throughout the year. The achievement was an impressive 24% jump over 2010&rsquo;s volume, making Malaysia one of the fastest growing markets throughout the entire BMW Group global network.&ldquo;2011 marked the ninth year of continuous and positive growth for BMW Group Malaysia and with our growing custo...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[The end of pumping tyres is near]]></title>
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            Manually inflating tyres periodically and keeping them at optimum pressures will soon be a thing of the past
        
    While everyone knows that tyres need to be inflated, many motorists are not aware (or don&rsquo;t care) about ensuring that the pressures are correct and at an optimum level to get the best performance with respect to grip and fuel economy, as well as service life. Too much and the ride will be uncomfortable...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Proton returns to WRC today]]></title>
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            P-G Andersson in last year's Monte Carlo Rally 
            but it was not part of the WRC at that time
        
    Proton will return to the World&nbsp;Rally Championship (WRC) series today when a pair of Satria Neo S2000 rallycars driven by Giandomenico Basso and Per-Gunnar Andersson start off on the 2012 Monte Carlo Rally.
It will also be Proton&rsquo;s second visit to the Monte Carlo Rally after making its debut last yea...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Just in time for Chinese New Year!]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Getting a new car in time for Chinese New Year is nice but for Lim Hui Min, it&rsquo;s even nicer because she does not have to pay for it at all. Her new car &ndash; a Peugeot 308 Turbo &ndash; was the Grand Prize for&nbsp;the Peugeot 207 Gimme More campaign run by Nasim Sdn Bhd.Ms Lim, from Kuala Lumpur, was the lucky winner among the 435 purchasers of a 207 or a 207SV &nbsp;who participated in the campaign which began in July last year and ended in December. The participants were required t...]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[NOTE: There was an error in the data supplied by the MAA earlier and corrections have been made accordingly.
2011 was a year in which the auto industry&rsquo;s performance was impacted not by economic factors but by two unexpected natural disasters &ndash; the terrible tsunami and earthquake which hit east Japan in March and the massive flooding in Thailand in October. The two events caused shortages of completed vehicles as well as parts not only regionally but also globally, resulting in v...]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[NOTE: There was an error in the data for December 2011 which the MAA notified the media about on 19/1/2012. The corrections have been made in this article accordinglyNot unexpectedly, new vehicle sales in December were down, falling 1.2%&nbsp;0.7% from the Total Industry Volume (TIV) in November to 47,708 47,954 units. While department stores and other types of retail outlets may see a surge in sales during the December holiday/Christmas period, the car industry often faces a decline because ...]]></description>
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     <title><![CDATA[2012 Volvo V60 T4 and T5]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Volvo has always been strongly associated with stationwagons during the 1980s, its stationwagons were the best-selling in Europe. For some reason, even though the 1980s models were &lsquo;extreme examples of function taking priority over form&rsquo; (as Peter Johnson, Volvo Car Asia&rsquo;s Vice-President of Sales &amp; Marketing, acknowledges), they appealed to many even in the premium segment. Perhaps the strong element of safety in the brand was a factor as stationwagons were often u...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[And Proton's new owner will be...]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[After months of speculation (which must certainly have seen certain parties making lots and lots of money on the induced fluctuations in share prices), Khazanah Nasional has chosen DRB-HICOM to sell its major shareholding to. Its 42.74% stake in Proton Holdings Bhd is being offered via a conditional sale with a price consideration of RM5.50 per share for a total value of RM1.291 billion.Khazanah stated that its choice of buyers was based on detailed evaluation of various proposals to ensure t...]]></description>
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     <title><![CDATA[DRB-HICOM takeover of Proton - analysis]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[By Kavan Mukhtyar&nbsp;
Partner &amp; Head of the Automotive &amp; Transportation Practice, Asia PacificFrost &amp; SullivanPractical Approach: The Proton question has been a long pending issue for the Government. This decision will bring clarity on the future development direction of the Malaysian Automotive industry. The key question was how to retain Malaysian ownership of Proton yet getting it access to a strong Global strategic partner? The stake sale to DRB-HICOM is a practical approac...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Three new Mercedes-Benz models launched]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Three new Completely Built-Up (CBU) Mercedes-Benz models are now officially available in Malaysia &ndash; the C-Class Coupe, 3rd Generation SLK and CLS. They are among the six that will be introduced in Malaysia this year. Niche CBU models are expected to account for 10 &ndash; 15% of Mercedes-Benz sales in Malaysia in 2012.&nbsp;
PRICES (excluding insurance)Mercedes-Benz C-180 Coupe &ndash; RM305,888 |&nbsp;Mercedes-Benz C250 Coupe &ndash; RM388,888Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 &ndash; RM460,...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Proton Satria Neo goes on sale in Japan]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Proton Motorsports and Japanese automotive parts manufacturer Carrosser Co., Ltd. (which is also known as CUSCO) today unveiled the Proton Satria Neo at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon as a prelude to sales of the model commencing in Japan.
Carrosser will be the official authorized Proton reseller in Japan and is responsible for the importation and distribution of the Satria Neo for that country.&nbsp;However, the version sold has been further engineered for the Japanese market by CUSCO to meet th...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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MAZDA&nbsp; Franchise holder for Mazda vehicles: Bermaz Motor Sdn Bhd | Distributor: Prima Merdu Sdn BhdPrices do not include insurance premiums. For further information, visit www.mazda.com.mySKODA Franchise holder: Auto Praha Sdn Bhd | Distributor: Dunia Prestasi Sdn Bhd
    
        
            
            
        
    
Prices do not include insurance premiums. For more information, visit www.skoda.com.my
Need motor insurance coverage,&nbsp;click here&nbsp;to learn about the&n...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Suzuki Ertiga MPV]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;India is Suzuki&rsquo;s biggest market and it&rsquo;s not surprising that new models make their first appearance there. At the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, its Indian subsidiary Maruti Suzuki (which began life in 1981 as a government-linked carmaker but was entirely sold to Suzuki in 2007) unveiled a new small MPV called the Ertiga. This is India&rsquo;s first compact MPV and marks the entry of the country&rsquo;s leading carmaker in the utility vehicle segment.
&nbsp;4625 mm long and ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Another winner for Nissan 'Test Drive and Win' contest]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has just concluded its second round of &ldquo;Test Drive &amp; Win&rdquo; Nissan Campaign and the winner is Tengku Norul Karlina bt Tengku Yunus from Kuala Lumpur. 
The lucky winner gets a brand new RM114,880 Nissan Sylphy which the company claims to be Malaysia&rsquo;s most economical mid-size 2.0-litre sedan.&ldquo;I entered this contest with the least expectation to win. This is absolutely shocking and I just couldn&rsquo;t believe that I am the lucky...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Toyota Prius No. 1 in Japan again]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
For the third year in a row, the Toyota Prius has been the best-selling model in Japan, with a total of 252,528 units registered during 2011. Though incentives for hybrid cars have been scaled back (but electric car buyers still get substantial incentives), the popularity of the Prius is said to be due to the strong sense of environmental-protection of the Japanese consumers.&nbsp;In earlier years, there was only one Prius model in Toyota&rsquo;s hybrid line-up (excluding the Lexus hy...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    Proton today announced 6 new winners who have been rewarded with holiday getaways in the second round of its &ldquo;Amazing Holidays&rdquo; competition. The winners are Proton car owners Rizalman ShahBandra from Putrajaya, Noor Fizan Ahmad from Ipoh, Zamri Abdul Malik from Petaling Jaya and Masmira Ibrahim from Temerloh. 
Winners under the non-Proton owner segment are Chee Sook Fun from Klang and Chong Bing Shan ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[All-new Porsche Boxster]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;The Porsche Boxster goes into a new generation with the most comprehensive change in its history, featuring a completely new lightweight body and a totally new chassis. Considerably lower weight, longer wheelbase, a wider track and larger wheels are said to significantly enhance the mid-engine sportscar&rsquo;s driving dynamics, with a new electro-mechanical power steering system being introduced.&nbsp;
    
        
            
        
        
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     <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[2012 Toyota Avanza]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The MPV &ndash; multi-purpose vehicle &ndash; is not an entirely new concept; even back in the 1980s, there were vehicles which served different purposes, for work, for personal transportation and for recreation. UMW Toyota Motor was one of the first companies to introduce the concept of the MPV with the Toyota Liteace Wagon, basically a window van with lots of passenger car features.Back then, window vans were originally designed for commercial use so even though the interior could be appoin...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    Oriental Metal Industries (M) Sdn Bhd (OMI) is set to become the largest Tier-1 integrated wheel manufacturer in the country with its investment in a new RM103 million alloy wheel manufacturing plant in Rawan...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Sales record for Mercedes-Benz in Malaysia]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz today announced that sales of their passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Malaysia sold rose 7.6% during 2011 to 7,467 units, their best performance to date. 5431 units of passenger cars were delivered during the year, also a sales record.Looking for secondhand Mercedes-Benz models?&nbsp;Check the&nbsp;MTM Database&nbsp;for advertisements,&nbsp;updated DAILY&nbsp;so you don't call someone who has sold his car off months agoHave an old Mercedes to sell? Let Motor Trader help ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[BHPetrol Racing Team in 2011]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd, the distributor of BHPetrol fuels and lubricants in Malaysia, has been steadily supporting go-kart racing for 3 consecutive years, primarily with their team &ndash; the BHPetrol Racing Team. Since its inauguration, the team has been reaching ever-greater heights in motorsports, to the extent of making it to the highest level of karting &ndash; KF1, the Formula 1 of karting &ndash; at the CIK-FIA Asia Pacific Championships held in Macau last December.&nbsp...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[New Ford Fusion/Mondeo]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;The new Fusion unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week gives a preview of the next generation of the Mondeo. It&rsquo;s not surprising that the two models have &lsquo;fused&rsquo; because the One Ford strategy requires that each model should be designed for sale globally and not just in specific markets. The original Fusion was sold only in North America while the Mondeo, essentially a European product, has been sold outside North America for the past 20 years. ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[17 new models launched in Malaysia between November 2010 and October 2011 were selected for awards in the second Autoworld 'Car of the Year' Awards, with the Volkswagen Polo GTI &nbsp;being the recipient of the Judges' Choice Award, besides winning the Best Premium Sub-Compact Passenger Car and Best Performance Car.Last year, for the inaugural event, the Renault Megane RS250 Cup was the Judges&rsquo; Choice, besides winning the Best Sports &amp; Convertibles Award.Other models which won award...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Porsche chooses Goodyear]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Porsche has chosen the award-winning Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tyre as original fitment (for 19-inch wheels) on its latest Porsche 911 Carrera 2. The choice is not surprising since the ultra high-performance Goodyear tyres have recognized solid performance and quality credentials to meet the ultra high-performance 350 bhp Porsche.Customers buying the car new will get it with Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tyres sized 235/40 ZR 19 in front and 285/35 ZR 19 at the rear. The large tyres for the rear...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Movie Contest winners]]></title>
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Congratulations to the following of The Darkest Hour movie contest:
&nbsp;One Grand Prize package consisting of a Light-Up USB Drive, T-Shirt, Light- Up Short Glasses (Set of 2), Poster and two double movie passesPhang Woon Shiann (MyKad No 750814-52-XXXX)
&nbsp;One 2nd Prize package consisting of a Light-Up USB Drive, Light-Up Short Glasses (Set of 2), The Darkest Hour Art Book, Poster and two double movie passesFadzilahwati Mohamed Nor (MyKad No 750426-14-XXXX)
&nbsp;One 3rd Priz...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            If not recycled, these two plastic bottles that made it convenient to carry drinks around will still be around in the year 2462!
        
    Plastics have been great for consumers, allowing them to transport all types of liquids and foodstuff in lightweight containers. But plastic, a man-made material, is also bad for the environment - leave a plastic bottle in the jungle after a picnic and your descendants may still be able t...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Hyundai Elantra, Range Rover Evoque win top US titles]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;A Korean car has been chosen as the 2012 North American Car of the Year while the North American Truck of the Year is from a British brand now owned by an Indian company &ndash; the Hyundai Elantra and Range Rover Evoque, respectively.&nbsp;This is the second time that Hyundai has won the title, the previous one being for the Genesis in 2009. The 50-judge panel, composed of automotive journalists in North America, were impressed by its &lsquo;fluidic sculpture&rsquo; design, fuel effici...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://www.motortrader.com.my/Cars/NewsHeader/News-in-2012/World-News/Hyundai-Elantra,-Ranger-Rover-Evoque-win-top-US-ti.aspx]]></link>     
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     <title><![CDATA[Proton Motorsports ready for 2012 rally campaigns]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[In conjunction with the &lsquo;PERTEMUAN PERDANA MENTERI MALAYSIA BERSAMA WARGA INDUSTRI SELANGOR&rsquo; event at Proton&rsquo;s Shah Alam complex, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Datuk Najib Tun Razak handed over the &lsquo;Jalur Gemilang&rsquo; to the Chairman of Proton Holdings, Dato Sri Nadzmi Mohd Salleh to signify the &lsquo;kick-off&rsquo; for the Proton Motorsports S2000 rally team&rsquo;s 2012 rally campaign.The team will compete in all 6 rounds of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Record sales for Volkswagen in 2011]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[In spite of difficult market conditions in 2011, Volkswagen finished the year with record sales of its passenger car brand, delivering for the first time in a 12-month period, 5.1 million vehicles worldwide. The figure was 1.31% above the 4.5 million units delivered during 2010.&ldquo;The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand made major gains last year, thanks to a fresh, innovative and environmentally-friendly model range. Our new vehicles such as the Passat, Jetta and Beetle, as well as the up!, ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[New BMW dealer opens in KL]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BMW Group Malaysia today announced the appointment of Wearnes Autohaus (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wearnes Automotive), as the newest BMW dealer in the Klang Valley area. The new BMW dealership begins operations today at its fully-fledged 4S (Sales, Services, Spare Parts and Systems) facility in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur.Welcoming Wearnes Autohaus to the BMW Group network, Geoffrey Briscoe, MD of BMW Group Malaysia said, &ldquo;It is a privilege for BMW Group Malaysia to welcome to our dealers...]]></description>
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     <title><![CDATA[1,055 Hondas which will never be sold]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Many companies in Thailand have suffered massive financial losses because of the severe flooding. Apart from the disruption of production - 60,000 units could not be produced over the 3 months its factory was shut down - Honda Thailand also suffered a huge loss in having to completely scrap 1,055 cars that had been submerged in muddy flood waters. While the scrapping process, which began at the end of last month, will prevent the cars from ever being sold, Honda has also ensured that all the ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Insurance rates up from 16/1/2012]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The insurance industry will be happy that Bank Negara has finally agreed to a revision of insurance premium rates for automobiles. For years, the industry has been paying out more and more money in claims but the regulated premium structure it has been was formulated over 30 years ago. As such, premiums collected have not taken into account the rising prices of cars, repair costs and parts. To make things worse, insurance companies have also been tricked into paying for fraudulent claims. In ...]]></description>
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     <title><![CDATA[Volkswagen dealer opens in Kuantan]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Okuan Otomobil Sdn. Bhd has been appointed as an authorized Volkswagen dealer in Kuantan, Pahang. The company officially opened for business following a showroom launch by Ricky Tay, MD of Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) which is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG.&nbsp;&ldquo;As the first showroom to be launched in 2012, we believe Okuan Otomobil will set the pace for Volkswagen to further strengthen its brand awareness and customer service in the region, especially in the state of Pahang,&rdquo;...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[2012 BMW 520i and 528i M Sport]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The era of in-line 6-cylinder engines being the highlight of BMWs seems to be coming to an end as the company starts to focus on 4-cylinder units that can offer high output, thanks to BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Being introduced progressively in various markets, the new N20 petrol engines make their debut in Malaysia in the latest 520i and 528i M Sport for 2012.&nbsp;&ldquo;The introduction of our new 4-cylinder engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engines further extends the BMW 5-Ser...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            The various segments of the market in 2012 compared to 2011. Chart by Frost &amp; Sullivan
        
    2011 is history and while we wait for the final figures for the past year to be released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) in the near future, analysts are already looking at how 2012 will go. According&nbsp; to Frost &amp; Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, which presented its outlook for the Malaysian mar...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[How prices have changed in 10 years]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Ten years ago, the car market was just recovering from the massive contraction (caused by the Asian financial crisis) of the late 1990s. Import duties were still high, with some luxury models subjected to 300% tax on their price. In the ten years that followed, many models changed generations with new technology and more features but interestingly, prices have not actually risen substantially and some are even cheaper than in 2012.For example, the first generation of the Ford Focus with a 1.8...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Ford EcoSport]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[A platform &ndash; essentially the chassis and components in it as well as key dimensions and positions for various hardware &ndash; is an expensive thing to develop. For this reason, manufacturers try to maximize the use of a platform by creating many variants on it. This also saves time, which is crucial in a competitive environment, and more importantly, it helps to reduce cost.The One Ford philosophy aims to do just that, making it a must that a platform is used for as many models as poss...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[USED CAR: 2004 - 2009 Mazda3]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[By Hafriz ShahDeputy EditorBuilt on the Ford Focus Mark 2&rsquo;s platform, the original Mazda3 has always been blessed with tidy handling. Drive one now and you&rsquo;ll walk away impressed by its composure through corners and solidity going over bumps.
Volvo uses the same basic platform for its S40 and V50 models, so you can be sure that safety was also designed into the architecture.
&nbsp;It&rsquo;s not quite as fun and engaging to drive as Ford&rsquo;s offering nor could it be as safe ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Caring for your tyres]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Tyres, to most motorists, are parts of the car which they assume require no maintenance. The only times they might look at the tyres are when there's a need to add air, when they are have a puncture, or when it's time to change the tyres. While it's true that today's tyres are so well designed that they can take a lot of abuse, they still need some caring and attention if you want to obtain your money's worth in mileage and performance.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tyre pressures s...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[We start off the first day of the New Year with a list of Number 1 cars &ndash; the ones which have the first of a new series of registration numbers. Our list is by no means complete since it has been compiled with the help of our forummers who have taken note of the cars they have spotted over the years (since the list was started in 2006).While it may be imagined that only expensive luxury cars would have such an exclusive single-digit plate, there are actually some which are not luxury mo...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[New location for Renault showroom]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;TC Euro Cars, the distributor for Renault in Malaysia, has moved its head office and showroom to a new location, also in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. It is now at Lot 1A along Jalan Kemajuan just down the road from the Edaran Tan Chong Motor Nissan showroom.&nbsp;
The new and more spacious showroom is located in the building that was once the Kodak film-processing centre and has lots of parking space for customers. Apart from a selection of Renault models, the showroom will also feature a ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Rear seatbelt law fully enforced from this Sunday]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Compulsory usage of rear seatbelts became law on January 1, 2009 but because there were certain models which did not have the seatbelts installed when they were first sold, the government allowed a 3-year grace period for them to be fitted. Proton, Perodua and Honda agreed to provide the seatbelts for free to their customers during the 3-year period.That grace period ends on December 31, 2012 - tomorrow - and from this Sunday,&nbsp;passengers will have no excuse for not using seatbelts when t...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Proton I-Care Prihatin Banjir to assist Proton owners]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Proton has announced a nationwide &lsquo;Proton I-Care Prihatin Banjir&rsquo; flood relief programme to assist flood victims whose Proton cars have been damaged by the flood. The programme will be effective from today until February 29, 2012.The programme offers affected Proton car owners free inspection and assessment of the damages, free towing within a 5-km radius of selected Proton authorized service centres and a 20% on the purchase of Proton Genuine Parts.&ldquo;We understand how diffic...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            Official opening of the Kia Red Cube in Malaysia coincided with launch of all-new Kia Optima K5
        
    Motorists travelling along the Federal Highway in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, will have noticed a distinctive red and white building along the stretch that is akin to an auto boulevard. The building is the Red Cube, a brand new facility for Kia products. It is the first of its kind in Malaysia and the second one...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Perodua holds 'Back-to-School' event in Johor]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Perodua recently helped 70 underprivileged schoolchildren to prepare for the new school year at a special &ldquo;Back-to-School&rdquo; event held at the carmaker&rsquo;s new service branch in Batu Pahat, Johor. The annual event is usually held in the Klang Valley but this year Perodua chosen to reach out to the other communities where it also does business.The schoolchildren, who were from 14 primary and secondary schools in the Batu Pahat district, each received RM100 cash, a school bag and ...]]></description>
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            Loyal Proton owner&nbsp; Norzamzarini Mohd Bajuri&nbsp;(right) hands his car key over to 
            R3's Tengku Djan Ley for the makeover
        
    Software test engineer, Norzamzarini Mohd Bajuri, received a year-end surprise when Proton announced him as the next recipient of its &ldquo;Very Important Proton&rdquo; (VIP) Makeover programme. The programme, part of the company&rsquo;s &ldquo;Committed to be Better&rdquo; i...]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s taken a while to get to Malaysia but it&rsquo;s finally here &ndash; the all-new Kia Optima K5. Launched in Korea in April 2010, it&rsquo;s been slowly introduced in many countries but limited supply has prevented NazaKia Malaysia from launching the car earlier, so it has had to soldier on with the rather plain second generation for more than a year. Though it must have known it had a winner for the showrooms, the unexpectedly high demand in the US market caught Kia by surprise and...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Following its preview at the Tokyo Motorshow earlier this month (as a &lsquo;concept&rsquo;), the Toyota Aqua was launched this morning in Japan as the smallest hybrid in the company&rsquo;s range. More significantly, it is claimed to be the most fuel-efficient hybrid (without a plug-in recharging capability) in the world with fuel consumption rated at between 35.4 to 40.0 kms/litre, depending on the method of measurement used.&nbsp;The new model is 22% cheaper than the current&nbsp;thi...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            More units of&nbsp;the Toyota Prius (left) and Lexus CT200h -&nbsp;the two most popular hybrids 
            sold by UMW Toyota Motor - could be delivered due to increased supplies from Japan
            Visit www.toyota.com.my to know more ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[From now until the end of January 2012, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is offering 3 years of free scheduled maintenance (inclusive of lubricants, parts and labour) with every new Mitsubishi model sold through any of its authorized dealers.
&nbsp;The promotion is applicable to the Mitsubishi Triton (except Triton Lite), Pajero Sport, Lancer GT, Lancer Sportback, ASX and Pajero. 
For those who require financing for their purchases of the Grandis, ASX and Pajero, MMM&rsquo;s financing panel...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            Mr. Ang (right) receiving congratulations 
            from BHPetrol's MD, K.T. Tan
        
    Birthdays can&rsquo;t get any better than when a call comes telling you that you&rsquo;ve won the Grand Prize of RM50,000 in a contest. That was Ang Thiam Thuo&rsquo;s unexpected birth present when he was informed that he was the first winner of the final round of BHPetrol&rsquo;s &quot;Save &amp; Win&quot; contest which bega...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Preview of Audi Q3 next week]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Euromobil just can&rsquo;t wait to show you Audi&rsquo;s latest model, the Q3 SUV. Though deliveries in Malaysia can only commence in the second quarter of next year, the company will be displaying a unit over the next two weeks at its two showrooms in the Klang Valley.&nbsp;&nbsp;The compact 5-seater model, which was launched at Auto Shanghai in April this year, is claimed to be the most efficient SUV in Audi&rsquo;s range, consuming petrol at a rate of 13 kms/litre. The version to be import...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Lexus LF-LC]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;For some time now, car companies have been revealing details of new concept cars they will display at motorshows prior to the events taking place. Gone are the days when a new design was Top Secret and everyone had to wait till opening day (or at least the Press Day) to see it. Sometimes, unauthorized pictures start to appear on the Net so when the secret is out, some companies decide there&rsquo;s no point hiding it and instead exploit the increased interest.&nbsp;
Lexus has done that...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Lower toll rates this weekend]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re travelling outstation during this long holiday weekend, you&rsquo;ll be pleased to know that toll rates will be lower. The Malaysian Highway Authority&nbsp;has announced that discounts and toll rebates of between 5 and 37.5% will be offered to motorists on 24 tolled highways. Here&rsquo;s the list of highways and discounts available:&nbsp;North South Expressway (PLUS) - 10% from December 25 &ndash; 27, 2011&nbsp;North South Central Link (Elite) - 10% from December 25 &ndash; 2...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Tribe Toyota's big event of 2011]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Tribe Toyota, the official Toyota community in Malaysia, held their most significant event of the year recently which was known as the &lsquo;Amazing Trails of the Thrillseekers 2011&rsquo;. With the theme of &ldquo;Adrenaline&rdquo;, Toyota owners formed teams with friends and families to compete in three challenges to win attractive cash prizes.&nbsp;&nbsp;A total of 26 teams participated, scaling an indoor rock-climbing wall, racing each other for points at a go-kart circuit, and then styl...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Kia Ray EV]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Kia Motors introduces Korea&rsquo;s first electric vehicle this morning with the launch of the new Kia Ray EV. For sale only in the Korean market, the Ray EV is a close relative of Kia&rsquo;s 1.0-litre Ray CUV which went on sale in Korea last month. It has generally similar dimensions and, in a global first for an EV manufacturer, can share a production line with conventional combustion-engine cars.&nbsp;&nbsp;Emitting no exhaust gases &ndash; and therefore not causing pollution &ndash...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[New MD/CEO, COO at Isuzu Malaysia]]></title>
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            Kimitoshi Kurokawa, Isuzu Malaysia's new Managing Director &amp; CEO (right)&nbsp;with the new 
            COO of the company, Daisuke Ishida&nbsp;
        
    Kimitoshi Kurokawa has been appointed as the new Managing Director &amp; Chief Executive Officer of Isuzu Malaysia. He has held numerous positions in Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan, the company, serving as General Manager of International Department No. 5 handlin...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Audi A1 quattro]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[It was only a matter of time before the A1 would get the quattro all-wheel drive system; a look at the PQ25 platform would have revealed that it was ready to incorporate drive to the rear wheels and now, Audi has done it. But even before the car appears in showrooms during the second half of 2012, chances are all units will be sold out because only 333 units will be produced (and every one will have the steering wheel on the left side).
&nbsp;The A1 quattro will have a transversely-mounted 2...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            Volkswagen aims to get a bigger market share once the locally-assembled models start to go on sale 
            but even now, before those models appear, the ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Miri Toyota dealer expands ]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[In line with efforts by UMW Toyota Motor to upgrade its Toyota sales and after-sales facilities nationwide &ndash; part of the company&rsquo;s RM1 billion 3-year investment plan until 2013 &ndash; a new 2S (Sales &amp; Service) facility has been opened in the Kuala Baram Land District of Miri, Sarawak.The new facility is managed by Rimbunan Hijau Auto Services Sdn Bhd which began as an authorized Toyota retail outlet in 1987 in Miri. With average annual sales exceeding 666 units for the past ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[COTY finalists for North America]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Each year, many publications pick the best models that have appeared in the market over the past 12 months and while the choices can sometimes be controversial (since enthusiasts have their own strong views), they nevertheless give consumers a starting point if they are planning to buy a new car.
In some regions, organizations are set up for the purpose and motoring journalists as well as other professionals vote to pick the winners. Such events have been held in Japan, Europe and America fo...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Torrent 400 parts washing system]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Mantek, a leading global provider of industrial and commercial maintenance products, now offers a patented water-based parts washing system, Torrent 400. The Torrent 400 parts washing system is designed to clean machine parts, easily, safely, and with low impact on water resources and the environment.&nbsp;The revolutionary parts washer from Mantek solves the problems of traditional parts washing systems while providing a safer user experience, according to the company. Unlike traditional par...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[BHPetrol Racing Team news]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The BHPetrol Racing Team marked their foray into the highest category of kart racing at the CIK-FIA Asia Pacific Championships held in Macau recently with Tan Weiron competing in the KF1 category. It was also Weiron&rsquo;s debut in KF1 (regarded as the &lsquo;Formula 1 of karting&rsquo;) and he finished a commendable 8th out of the world-class 15-driver grid.&nbsp;The last round of the 2011 Asian Open Karting Championship (AKOC) was also held and the BHPetrol Racing Team&rsquo;s youngest dri...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Ford contributes to road safety]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;This weekend, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion has been making a contribution to road safety by offering Ford owners a course which will equip them with better driving skills. The event, known as Ford Driving Skills For Life, is a program that Ford runs in a number of other countries and this is the first time it is being held in Malaysia.&nbsp;Though the event was publicized only through social media (specifically Auto ConneXion&rsquo;s Ford pages on Facebook), there was no shortage of people...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[KTM X-Bow R]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;KTM, the 77-year old Austrian manufacturer, is better known for its off-road motorcycles (though it also has a range of street machines) but it does also make one 4-wheeler and it&rsquo;s a radical ready-to-race machine. Called the X-Bow, the open sportscar was first unveiled in 2008 and since then, it has been recognized as a vehicle for purists.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is available in various versions for street as well as track use but many customers buy it for the latter, participating in the...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    November saw a 9% dip in sales to 48,720 units, the decline attributed to shortage of stocks of certain models that were in demand due to the floods in Thailand. Besides suspension of CBU vehicle exports from many Thai factories, there was also a suspension of many parts as suppliers&rsquo; factories were also flooded o...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Citroen revitalised in Malaysia]]></title>
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            The new Brooklands Motors Citroen Centre
        
    Brooklands Motors became the sole importer and distributor for Citroen in Malaysia in November 2007, a year after the Malaysian company began its association with the French carmaker as its Citroen Authorised Repairer following the end of Directional Malaysia&rsquo;s contract. Though the years that followed saw the company selling a limited number of cars due to challenging ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Century Ultramax]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Century Battery has been a familiar name to Malaysian motorists for over 50 years and is the popular choice of local assemblers too, including Proton (which offers Century batteries under a different brand name). Joining the company&rsquo;s range is the new Ultramax battery which, apart from offering high performance, also comes with a 21-month warranty &ndash; the longest warranty for such a product in Malaysia. The long warranty is only applicable to batteries used in privately-registered v...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[New Inokom Elantra coming]]></title>
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Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) will launch an all-new generation of the Elantra under the Inokom brand in early 2012 (February at the latest). The long-awaited sedan which will be assembled at the Inokom plant in Kedah under licence from Hyundai will be available with 1.6-litre Gamma and 1.8-litre Nu 4-cylinder petrol engines, both&nbsp; with Hyundai&rsquo;s own 6-speed automatic transmission.&nbsp;
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     <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Rinspeed Dock+Go]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;The idea of having a trailer is not new and for decades, motorists who have needed to carry more cargo than their car&rsquo;s boot can accommodate have hooked on a trailer. But virtually all trailers are crude open boxes on wheels&hellip; some even eyesores compared to the sleek or curvaceous shapes of the cars they are attached to.&nbsp;Swiss automotive visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht who founded Rinspeed has come up with something more visually appealing for trailers which he calls &l...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Proton Exora Prime and Bold]]></title>
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            New Proton Exora Prime
        
    Two new variants of the first Malaysian MPV, the Exora, are now available and come with an all-new 1.6-litre Campro Charge Fuel Efficiency (CFE) 4-cylinder petrol engine with performance said to be comparable to that of a 2-litre engine. The new variants, with tentative prices ranging RM70,998 to RM88,998, are known as the Exora Bold Premium and Exora Prime.&nbsp;&ldquo;The combination of the...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Kia Optima K5 launch on Dec 27]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Naza Kia Malaysia will finish off 2011 with the launch of its fourth model this year, the all-new Kia Optima, on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. The launch will be at the first Kia Red Cube in Malaysia located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, alongside the Federal Highway.&nbsp;The long-awaited Kia sedan is set to make waves in the D-segment of the market with its stylish design, premium amenities and high safety specifications. Labeled as one of the most stunningly-designed vehicles in Kia Moto...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Honda Malaysia donates Civic Hybrid]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Honda Malaysia recently presented a Honda Civic Hybrid to the Vocational Education Training Academy (VETA) in Semenyih, Selangor, for training purposes. 
The donation is part of the company&rsquo;s social responsibility to impart Green Technology knowledge to the students who are pursuing their education in automotive technology.&ldquo;Automobile technology is advancing rapidly and being green is the only way to create a sustainable living environment. The Civic hybrid &ndash; the first hybr...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Aid for flood victims from Perodua]]></title>
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            Owners whose cars were caught in floods
            can have them inspected properly to determine the severity of damage&nbsp;and get 
            discounts on parts needed for repairs
        
    Perodua is offering assistance to all Perodua vehicle owners who were impacted by the flooding in Selangor (Kajang), Terengganu and Kelantan recently. The assistance offered is in the form of towing services, 20% discounts on selec...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Nissan EV program to be run in Malaysia in 2012]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Nissan Leaf fully-electric car, Japan&rsquo;s Car of the Year 2011/2012, will be on Malaysian roads sometime during the first half of next year. However, sales will not commence as the cars being imported will be for a pilot program run by Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM).According to Dato&rsquo; Dr Ang Bon Beng, Executive Director of ETCM, the pilot program is in line with Nissan&rsquo;s comprehensive efforts toward the realization of a zero-emission society. &ldquo;This program will involv...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://www.motortrader.com.my/Cars/NewsHeader/News-in-2011/Local-News/Nissan-EV-program-to-be-run-in-Malaysia-in-2012.aspx]]></link>     
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     <title><![CDATA[Highlights of the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show Part 3]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[PART 1 | PART 2VOLKSWAGEN
    
        
            
        
        
            Volkswagen launched the Passat Alltrack (below) at the show and also pleased the organisers by 
            using the venue for the first showing of the Cross Coupe, a plug-in hybrid crossover (above) between 
            a four-door coupe and a compact SUV. Styling might be a preview of next design theme for Volkswagen SUVs&nbsp;
        
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     <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Highlights of the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Between 1954 and 1989, the Tokyo Motorshow was held at three different venues within the city limits of the Japanese capital, and then it moved further out to Makuhari Messe near Disneyland which would be the venue till 2009. The subdued atmosphere of the 2009 event &ndash; with less exhibitors and a reduced number of visitors &ndash; prompted the organizers to look for ways to revive the show&rsquo;s popularity. 
One finding from surveys was that Makuhari Messe was a bit far out and people ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Highlights of the Tokyo Motor Show - Part 2]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[PART 1 | PART 3MITSUBISHI
    
        
            
        
        
            All-new Mirage (1994 model was basis of the Proton Satria) made its debut at the show. First version has a new 
            1-litre 3-cylinder engine with a revised MIVEC mechanism and in some markets, a STOP/START button. Thailand will be one of the production hubs and it should come to Malaysia in future but maybe with a bigger engine
        
    
    
        
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     <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[10 Best Engines of 2012]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The latest 10 Best Engines list by Ward&rsquo;s Auto (a leading industry publication in the US) shows the clear onset of two aspects of engine design: direct fuel-injection (DI) and turbocharging. Both have been around a while - especially turbocharging which Saab made a household word from the mid-1980s &ndash; but demands for lower exhaust emissions and better fuel economy have led carmakers to use them more. At the same time too, reductions in engine displacements are evident, allowing fue...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Upgraded Mitsubishi Pajero]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[An upgraded Mitsubishi Pajero (the big one) is now in Mitsubishi showrooms in Malaysia. The new model has a redesigned front grille and bumper, a new skid plate, re-styled roof rail and a new design for the 18-inch alloy wheels.&nbsp;The spacious 3-row cabin is retained with its extensive range of standard equipment which includes plush leather upholstery. Dashboard illumination is now red in colour, giving a sportier image. To aid parking and reversing, the Pajero comes with a rearview camer...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://www.motortrader.com.my/Cars/NewsHeader/News-in-2011/First-Looks/Upgraded-Mitsubishi-Pajero.aspx]]></link>     
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     <title><![CDATA[5th Larut Hill International 4x4 Challenge]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
The grand finale of the 5th Larut Hill International 4x4 Challenge, held in conjunction with the inaugural Pesta Agro Taiping at the town&rsquo;s Lake Gardens, was to have been the most intense as the Sultan Azlan Shah Challenge trophy had been won twice in a row by Chong Wei Siang representing Johor Rally team and Eddy Wong of KL Rally Team in 2007~2008 and 2009 ~ 2010 respectively.
However, Eddy failed to turn up on registration day so many expected it to be a &ldquo;walkover&rdquo...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Proton's champs show their prowess at factory]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Proton&rsquo;s 2011 Asia-Pacific Rally Champion Alister McRae, with co-driver Bill Hayes demonstrated their prowess around Proton plant yesterday for a staff engagement activity organized by Proton&rsquo;s motorsports division and Group Branding, Marketing and Motorsports.&nbsp;Joining in this 'celebration for commitment to win' event was the R3 team of Faidzil Alang and Syafiq Ali. Fresh from a 4th placing position in the just completed Sepang 1000KM Endurance race, the team paraded th...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Ismaco opens new Volkswagen showroom in Kuching]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[With the official opening of a new Volkswagen showroom in Kuching, the German brand now has a comprehensive presence in both East Malaysian states. The new showroom is operated by Ismaco Automotive Sdn Bhd which has been appointed as an authorized dealer by Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM).&nbsp;
    
        
            
        
        
            Volkswagen has dealers in major towns and cities around Malaysia, including Kota Kinabalu (below)
        
        
            
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     <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[New colour choices will soon be available for the recently-launched Honda CR-Z hybrid. The next batch of cars with the new colours &ndash; Storm Silver Metallic, Milano Red and Crystal Black Pearl &ndash; will be in the showrooms of authorized Honda dealers in early 2012.Since it was launched here in early November, over 300 bookings have been received, three times the number which Honda Malaysia had planned to sell for the remaining period in 2011. Expressing his delight over the positive ac...]]></description>
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    Have an old Porsche which you plan to sell off and get a newer model? Now&rsquo;s a good time to do so because Sime Darby Auto Performance Sdn Bhd (SDAP), the official importer of Porsche in Malaysia, has a special campaign which Porsche owners great deals.The campaign &ndash; known as &lsquo;Porsche Wanted&rsquo;...]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;The revamped 2012 Malaysian Super Series (MSS) at the Sepang International Circuit will include four rounds of the new Superlight R300 Championship, following the format of a series which is run in the UK and Europe. The first round will be run during the weekend of May 25 &ndash; 27, 2012.&nbsp;Currently regarded as the ultimate Caterham Seven series, the event will see a grid of 16 or more race-prepared R300s competing with their 175-bhp Ford Duratec 2.0-litre engines and dedicated ra...]]></description>
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There&rsquo;s now a Peugeot Blue Box in Sungai Petani, Kedah, bringing the number of distinctly-coloured Peugeot sales outlets to 21 (with 19 service centres) nationwide. The opening of the Sungai Petani facility is part of the nationwide network expansion drive by Nasim Sdn Bhd, the official distributor for the Peugeot brand in Malaysia.
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     <description><![CDATA[Honda is recalling another 304,000 vehicles globally to address a fault with their airbags which may, in some cases, inflate with too much pressure when deployed during a collision, and could cause injuries to the occupants. The recall is an expansion of similar exercises for the same fault which were carried out in 2008 and 2009 as well as last year. With this latest recall, the number of units covered has reached some 2 million worldwide.&nbsp;
    
        
            
        
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     <title><![CDATA[New Volkswagen dealer in Ipoh]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Goh Brothers Motor is the latest authorized Volkswagen dealer in Malaysia. The company, which has more than 23 years of experience in the auto industry dealing with both national and foreign brands, opened its Volkswagen showroom recently in Ipoh, Perak.&nbsp;Ricky Tay, MD of Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM), said the opening of the tenth Volkswagen showroom is in line with VGM&rsquo;s rapid expansion plans in Malaysia and also to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the region.
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     <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Type R Racing wins Sepang 1000 KM]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Proving once again that the old adage - slow and steady wins the race&nbsp; - holds true in endurance racing, Type R Racing Team waited patiently before going for the &lsquo;kill&rsquo; to win their second title in Class 2 after a grueling 9 hours of racing at the Sepang 1000 KM (S1K) on Saturday.
&nbsp;Using their experience as champions in the inaugural edition in 2009 and runners-up the following year, the trio of Lai Wee Sing, Soh Kee Koon, &lsquo;Boy&rsquo; Wong Yew Choong demonst...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Preview of Toyota Avanza]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[NOTE: THIS STORY WAS UPLOADED BEFORE THE LAUNCH WHEN FULL DETAILS WERE NOT KNOWN.&nbsp;
FOR THE COMPLETE REPORT AND PRICES AFTER THE LAUNCH IN JANUARY 2012, CLICK HEREOrder-taking for the all-new Toyota Avanza starts from this weekend at Toyota showrooms nationwide. A reader informed us that he was at a showroom yesterday and the salesman offered a one-page leaflet which has some images and specifications, so we headed over and got one ourselves.&nbsp;
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     <pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Ferrari 599XX Evo]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Ferrari has unveiled an upgraded version of the 599XX, dubbed &lsquo;599XX Evo&rsquo;, at the 36th Bologna Motor Show in Italy. 
The extreme, non-homologated sports berlinetta features a package of performance-enhancing technical features available to clients participating in the track-based research and development programme for the 2012-2013 seasons.Already the fruit of the very finest Ferrari road car and Formula 1-derived technology, the 599XX now has improved chassis dynamics, thanks to...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[2011-2012 Japan Car of the Year]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[When Car of the Year organizations start to pick hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) as winners, it&rsquo;s a sure sign that the march of environment-friendly models is well and truly underway. At this afternoon&rsquo;s eagerly-awaited Japan Car of the Year 2011-2012&nbsp;(JCOTY) announcement in Tokyo, the Nissan Leaf EV was declared the overall winner from among ten finalists. Last year, the winner was the Honda CR-Z and the year before, it was the 3rd Generation Toyota Prius.&nbsp;It&rsquo;...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[2011 is set to end with a bang at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) as the Sepang 1000 KM (S1K), will be run for a third time this weekend. A spin-off from the popular Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race (MMER), the Sepang 1000 KM will see production cars (below 1900 cc) and drivers from as far as Japan in a mini version of an endurance race.
&nbsp;S1K, which has had its first two editions in the first week of June, was schedules to be run in early December this time round to reflect the ev...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Proton Saga FLX SE]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Proton has added a SE version of the Saga FLX to the range which is in the showrooms from today. 
Priced at RM49,449 (Peninsular Malaysia), the new version is available only with a 1.6-litre CAMPRO IAFM engine and CVT transmission.&nbsp;&ldquo;The introduction of the Saga FLX SE effectively expands the range of the Saga model by providing customers with a vehicle that has a higher engine capacity while at the same time, reaffirming the Saga as the people&rsquo;s car, given its exceptional af...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Suppliers' Day]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Volkswagen&rsquo;s Regional Sourcing Office recently hosted a Suppliers&rsquo; Day with more than 300 executives from automotive suppliers based in Malaysia and throughout the ASEAN region. The attendees included current and potential suppliers, representatives from the DRB-HICOM Group which is involved in the local assembly of Volkswagens as well as government officials. Also on hand were&nbsp; production personnel from Wolfsburg, Volkswagen&rsquo;s home base in Germany.&nbsp;A total of 11 s...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            NB: There may be an error in the sales numbers for the VW Polo and Golf. 
            Clarification is&nbsp;being&nbsp;obtained from the MAA which compiles the monthly reports
        
    &nbsp;For other 2011 market reports,&nbsp;click here&nbsp; &nbsp; | &nbsp;&nbsp;For 2010 market reports,&nbsp;click hereAdvertise your used car&nbsp;in Motor Trader for faster results!
Find&nbsp;used cars&nbsp;in the&nbsp;MTM Used Car Listi...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Strong Q2 performance by Proton]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Proton Holdings Berhad yesterday announced an unaudited Group profit before taxation of RM35 million in the second quarter of its 2011/12 financial year, the upturn driven by an increase in sales and stronger demand for higher margin models. 
During the quarter under review, the Group registered revenue of RM2.26 billion compared to RM2.24 billion recorded during the corresponding period in the previous financial year.&nbsp;The Group's profit before taxation for the 6 months (up to September...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Penang Honda dealer upgrades to 3S]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Vivahill Auto Sdn Bhd, a Honda dealership in Penang is now a full-fledged 3S Centre offering Sales, Services and Spare Parts under one roof. With an investment of RM15 million, Vivahill Auto's relocation is timely and in line with its commitment to provide better accessibility and higher quality services to Honda customers in Penang. Previously, Vivahill Auto was operating from a showroom located at Sungai Nibong with its service centre situated in Bayan Lepas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Vivahill Auto ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    &nbsp;NB: Chart above excludes commercial vehicles such as buses, lorries, etc. 
Data for Volkswagen sales in October may be incorrect and clarification from the MAA has been requested.
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     <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[F1/Rd 19: Brazil GP results]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[PROVISIONAL RESULTS1. Mark Webber | Red Bull Racing2. Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull Racing3. Jenson Button | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes&nbsp;4. Fernando Alonso | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro5. Felipe Massa | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro6. Adrian Sutil | Force India F1 Team7. Nico Rosberg | Mercedes GP F18. Paul di Resta | Force India F1 Team9. Kamui Kobayashi | Sauber F1 Team&nbsp;10. Vitaly Petrov | Lotus Renault GP11. Jaime Alguersuari | Scuderia Toro Rosso12. Sebastien Buemi | Scuderia Toro Rosso13...]]></description>
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     <title><![CDATA[Volkswagen supports charity bazaar]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Volkswagen Group Malaysia recently added another charitable cause to its corporate social responsibility platform when it threw its support behind the AGS Charity Bazaar held at Carcosa Seri Negara in Kuala Lumpur, taking on the role of the event&rsquo;s main corporate sponsor.The bazaar, which was co-organised and co-sponsored by the embassies of Austria, Germany and Switzerland, attracted more than 1,000 visitors, mainly from the expatriate communities, besides a significant number of local...]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Here it is! The first official pictures and details of the spiritual successor to the Toyota AE-86 Levin made famous by the InitialD series and a darling of drifters. The concept began in late 2009 as the FT-86 and when it gets its world debut at the Tokyo Motorshow next weekend, it will be badged as the new GT 86.&nbsp;
    
        
            
        
        
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     <pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[PROVISIONAL STARTING GRID
[Race starts at midnight today]1. Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull Racing2. &nbsp;Mark Webber | Red Bull Racing3. Jenson Button | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes&nbsp;4. Lewis Hamilton | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes&nbsp;5. Fernando Alonso | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro6. Nico Rosberg | Mercedes GP F17. Felipe Massa | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro8. Adrian Sutil | Force India F1 Team9. Bruno Senna | Lotus Renault GP&nbsp;10. Michael Schumacher | Mercedes GP F111. Paul di Resta | Force I...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Another championship win for Proton]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Proton finished the 2011 Malaysian Super Series Championship (MSS) as champion in the 1.6-litre Touring Car Category today as its team driver, Faidzil Alang, drove a textbook race in the fifth and final round of the season at the Sepang International Circuit to clinch the coveted title behind the wheel of a Satria Neo. &nbsp;&nbsp;His team mate, Syafiq Ali, in a Proton Gen2 made it a Proton 1-2 in the championship with the two drivers concluding what has been a dominant performance all year l...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Peugeot RCZ is CBT's Car of the Year 2011]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The NST Cars, Bikes &amp; Trucks (CBT) team has picked the Peugeot RCZ as its Car of the Year 2011. This is the second time that Peugeot has won the overall award in the 10-year old event, the previous model being the 308 Turbo.
&nbsp;Other category winners were:People&rsquo;s Choice: Perodua MyviEco Innovation Award: Toyota PriusCompact Car: Hyundai i10 CVVTPremium Compact Car: Volkswagen Polo TSIFamily Car: Naza-Kia Forte 6-speedExecutive Car: Nissan TeanaPremium Executive Car (below RM30,...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Proton opens Platinum facility in Medan]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Proton Edar Indonesia has opened its first Platinum facility in Medan, Indonesia, to further strengthen its presence in one of its growing markets in ASEAN. The all-new 3S (Sales, Service and Spare Parts) facility is expected to also uplift the standard of Proton&rsquo;s sales and after-sales services in Indonesia.&nbsp;Occupying 1,200 square metres and with 5 service bays, the new facility is equipped to offer Proton car owners a complete range of services from routine maintenance, overhauli...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[New Perodua Myvi in Mauritius]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The all-new Perodua Myvi is leaving Malaysian shores and spearhead the company&rsquo;s efforts to boost overseas sales. According to Perodua MD Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh, the national car company will increase its export sales to 20,000 units by 2015 from an expected 8,000 units this year.&nbsp;&ldquo;This plan, which is a part of our 5-year strategic roadmap, involves increasing the export volume to our existing markets, while at the same time exploring to new right-hand drive markets with ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[New Nissan van in 2012?]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Reader BChin sent us these two pictures of a van which he spotted on the MRR2 highway in Kuala Lumpur recently. He asked what kind of van it is and suspected it might be a European model as he said it is &lsquo;pretty big&rsquo;, and the front grille also looked a bit like a Renault&rsquo;s.&nbsp;
    
        
            
        
        
            Rear view of the NV spotted in KL&nbsp;
        
        
            &nbsp;C22 Vanette was very popular for years
        
    Th...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            Passat 1.8 (top) will be first locally-assembled Volkswagen model in almost 30 years. Build quality of the cars will be same as those from other VW plants, assures VGM (Golf assembly at one of its German plants shown above)
        
    Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) has clarified that locally-assembled (CKD) versions of the Volkswagen Passat will only go on sale in 2012. 
The clarification has been made following an announce...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Chana ERA Star production commences]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Local assembly of the Chana ERA Star pick-up has commenced at the Oriental Assemblers plant in Johor. Introduced by Changan Berjaya Auto Sdn Bhd earlier this year, the ERA Star &ndash; promoted as the cheapest pick-up in Malaysia &ndash; is expected to be increasingly popular with its price range starting from RM33,688.&nbsp;The single cab model from Changan Automobile in China has a 79 bhp 1.3-litre petrol engine and a 5-speed manual transmission.&ldquo;The Chana ERA Star made its mark as th...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Finishing on the podium of every round of the 2011 Rotax Max Challenge Malaysia and Rotax Asia Zone Challenge, BHPetrol Racing Team&rsquo;s Daim Hishammudin is one of only two selected Singaporean drivers representing Singapore in the invitational 2011 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals at the Al Ain Raceway in United Arab Emirates. 
Making a transition from the Cadet category, Daim, now 13, is competing in his first Junior karting season this year and has done very well to achieve an overall ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Perodua Tweckbot rolls again]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Perodua&rsquo;s &nbsp;innovative Tweckbot service, &nbsp;the first-of-its-kind Twitter-based free safety check in Malaysia, will be available again from this&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;till the end of 2011, as well as for the Chinese New Year period in 2012.&ldquo;Due to popular demand, we are again offering this service to our valued customers. This time round, we are extending the services to 3 cities,&rdquo; Perodua MD Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said.Apart from the Klang Valley, the Tweckbot service...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[QuickView: Maserati GranCabrio 4.7S]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[By Faisal Shah
Group Editor&nbsp;Price: RM1.25 million (without insurance and roadtax)On sale: NowTech Highlights: 4691cc, V8, petrol engine, 433 bhp, 490 Nm, 0-100km/h 5.3 secs, top speed 283km/h&nbsp;What is it?A Maserati GranTurismo with the top chopped off so that more people can see you and the girl who looks like she just stepped out of Vogue in the passenger seat. It&rsquo;s also one of the most beautiful cars in the world with exterior lines to die for and a soundtrack that should be...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            The first Chevrolet in 1912
        
    This month, Chevrolet joins the list of car companies that started business 100 years ago &ndash; and still remain in business. It was on November 3, 1911 that Louis Chevrolet and General Motors founder William C. &ldquo;Billy&rdquo; Durant founded the company, Chevrolet having been a member of Durant's famed Buick racing team in 1909.A seasoned automobile racer and highly-respected self...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[2012 Audi A1 Sportback]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[It was only a matter of time before Audi added two more doors to its increasingly popular A1 and during 2012, the new variant will be in showrooms. Being a 5-door variant, it is also given the &lsquo;Sportback&rsquo; suffix and comes in standard and well as S-Line versions.The overall length of 3.95 metres and wheelbase of 2.47 metres are the same as the 3-door variant. It is, however, 6 mm wider and taller to offer more space for rear passengers. In standard form, it is a 4-seater though the...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[All-new 2012 Ford Ranger]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Ford has been making pick-ups for a long, long time; so long that it lays claim to being the leader when it comes to making this type of vehicle. In fact, its F-Series has long been the best-selling vehicle in the world though virtually all the units have been sold in North America. The expertise and experience was evident when it decided to develop its idea of the &lsquo;ASEAN Car&rsquo; which was in complete contrast to the models developed by Toyota and Honda (the Soluna Vios and City) &nd...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[By Chips Yap
Group Managing Editor
Price: To be announced in 2012Tech Highlights: 2198 cc in-line 4 cyl turbodiesel engine with commonrail injection, 125 ps at 3700 rpm, 330 Nm between 1750 &ndash; 2300 rpm or 3198 cc in-line 4 cyl turbodiesel engine with commonrail injection, 147 ps at 3000 rpm 470 Nm between 1750 &ndash; 2500 rpm, 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions available, 4x4 and 4x2What is it? 
A totally new Ranger with just a few nuts and bolts carried over from the old mod...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Defensive Driving Course for Mazda3 MPS Owners]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[By Aswan Yap
Contributor/Motoring Columnist - New Sabah TimesMalaysians drive in a hostile environment. We deal with reckless motorcyclists and angry drivers on a daily basis and sometimes, the odd half-blind pedestrian who has a death-wish. Each year, thousands of people get their driving licence which allows the to legally to drive in such an environment &ndash; and yet they are not given sufficient training to survive in it.
&nbsp;In some developed countries, there is an extremely long p...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[New BMW dealer in Kuching]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BMW &nbsp;is strengthening its presence in Sarawak with the appointment of a new authorized BMW 4S (Sales, Service, Systems and Spare-parts) dealership. 
The new dealership, which was officially opened today, is Regas Premium Auto Sdn. Bhd. which is located along Rock Road in the state capital.&nbsp;Welcoming Regas Premium Auto to the BMW Group network, Geoffrey Briscoe, MD of BMW Group Malaysia said: &ldquo;It is a privilege for BMW Group Malaysia to welcome to our dealership network a busi...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[21% more sales in October but...]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[After a 'break' in September, car-buyers started to go shopping again bumping the Total Industry Volume (TIV) for October to 53,654 units or a 21% increase. It helped that there were more selling days in the month as well.&nbsp;However, in spite of the increase, the cumulative TIV for 2011 compared to that for the same period in 2010 has now fallen behind albeit by 0.3%.&nbsp;Besides summarising October sales, the report by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) also forecast a lower sale...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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Rallying produced a triumphant result for Proton when it emerged as a dominant force in 2011 to clinch the coveted Asia Pacific Rally Championship Manufacturer&rsquo;s and Driver&rsquo;s titles. Pitting the Satria Neo S2000 against veteran makes like Mitsubishi and Subaru, Proton won four of the six APRC rounds this year.
&nbsp;In doing so, it became the first car manufacturer to win all eight major individual titles in the championship: the overall FIA APRC manufacturer&rsquo;s titl...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[In the late 1990s, when Hyundai Motor made a return to the American market after a disastrous earlier entry in 1985 (the company was forced to pull out after a year when sales fell by 50% due to poor build quality) it had to win back customers who were not convinced it built better cars. It did so by offering an unprecedented 10-year warranty and that did the trick, making the brand among the fastest growing in the early 2000s.&nbsp;Now Hyundai is doing it again though only for the Korean mar...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[BHPetrol's October contest winner]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[BHPetrol&rsquo;s &ldquo;Save &amp; Win&rdquo; contest has rewarded another customer, this time Madam Ang Soo Cheng from Kuala Ketil, Kedah. A regular user of BHPetrol, Madam Ang won the first prize of RM50,000 in the October draw.
&nbsp;&ldquo;I am a loyal customer of BHPetrol and regularly visit the BHPetrol stations around Sg. Petani and Butterworth,&rdquo; said Madam Ang, who is the owner of a mini market. She said she was elated to learn she had won the monthly contest which she had been...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[An event for classic car lovers]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[For lovers of classic cars, it was a rare occasion when more than 100 vintage and classic cars were parked in one place for the ASIA KLASIKA 2011, the Malaysia International Vintage &amp; Classic Car Concours that was held in conjunction with the COTY 2U Autoshow 2011.Rare European, Japanese and even American models, kept in mint condition, were exhibited at the event. The cars came from various parts of Malaysia and event Singapore to join this yearly motoring event, a uniquely designed conc...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Mazda Zoom-Zoom Carnival 2011]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
Throughout the year, Bermaz Motor, the distributor of Mazda vehicles, has been holding a number of roadshows around the country. This week &ndash; from today till Sunday, November 20 &ndash; the company will have its biggest roadshow at the One Utama Shopping Centre in Petaling Jaya Selangor.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Spread over 2 levels, the Mazda Zoom-Zoom Carnival 2011 will showcase no less than16 Mazda models, including the latest generation of the Mazda5 MPV and the powerful Mazda3 MPS. Mala...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Life-size Hot Wheels Camaro]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s a really exclusive Big Boys' Toy and the dream of every kid who has ever played with one &ndash; a full-sized Hot Wheels car! At the 2011 SEMA Show in America, Chevrolet and Hot Wheels unveiled a life-size Hot Wheels Camaro Concept car. The Camaro Hot Wheels concept is inspired by the &ldquo;Custom Camaro&rdquo; &ndash; the Spectraflame 1:64-scale toy that was part of the original 16 Hot Wheels cars released in 1968.
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     <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Honda previews motorshow concepts]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Motoring should be fun and as one of the leading carmakers, Honda knows this. To show what it understands to be &lsquo;what makes people feel good&rsquo; when it comes to motoring, the company will display a line-up of concept cars at the coming Tokyo Motorshow in December which can provide enjoyable mobility for people all over the world.
Not surprisingly, the three main concepts use electrical power to run as this will surely become commonplace in future. The powertrains are proposals thou...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            Daniel L. Smytka
        
    The Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Company today announced that Daniel L. Smytka has been named President of the company's Asia Pacific business. Mr. Smytka, a seasoned business professional with a career of more than 25 years of leadership experience, takes the role after successfully running Goodyear's Asia consumer business and subsequently leading the relocation and expansion of the company's facto...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[F1/Rd 18: Abu Dhabi GP Results]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[PROVISIONAL RESULTS&nbsp;1. Lewis Hamilton | McLaren Mercedes&nbsp;2. Fernando Alonso | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro3. Jenson Button | McLaren Mercedes&nbsp;4. Mark Webber | Red Bull Racing5. Felipe Massa | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro6. Nico Rosberg | Mercedes GP F17. Michael Schumacher | Mercedes GP F18. Adrian Sutil | Force India F1 Team9. Paul di Resta | Force India F1 Team10. Kamui Kobayashi | Sauber F1 Team&nbsp;11. Sergio Perez | Sauber F1 Team12. Rubens Barrichello | AT&amp;T Williams13. Vi...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            Data excludes commercial vehicles such as buses, lorries, panel vans, etc. Data source: MAA
        
    
    
        
            
        
        
            European brands sell better in Sarawak than in Sabah
        
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            Toyota Hilux is third best-selling model in Sabah and fourth most popular in Sarawak
        
    
    
        
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     <pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[F1/Rd 18: Abu Dhabi GP]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[[PROVISIONAL STARTING GRID]
Race starts at 9 pm Malaysian time1. Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull Racing2. Lewis Hamilton | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes&nbsp;3. Jenson Button | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes&nbsp;4. Mark Webber | Red Bull Racing5. Fernando Alonso | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro6. Felipe Massa | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro7. Nico Rosberg | Mercedes GP F18. Michael Schumacher | Mercedes GP F19. Adrian Sutil | Force India F1 Team10. Paul di Resta | Force India F1 Team11. Sergio Perez | Sauber F1 ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[New Peugeot Blue Box in Kota Kinabalu]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Nasim Sdn Bhd today officially opened the new Peugeot Blue Box Kota Kinabalu, the state capital.
&nbsp;&ldquo;Peugeot Blue Box Kota Kinabalu is part of an expansion drive by Nasim to ensure the Peugeot brand has representation in all the major markets in the country,&rdquo; said Dato&rsquo; Samson Anand George, COO of Nasim.
&nbsp;In June this year, Nasim appointed Angkatan Hebat Motor Sdn Bhd as its sole dealer in Sabah. Angkatan Hebat Motor is a unit of Angkatan Hebat Sdn Bhd, which is th...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[2011 Top Ten Models in Japan]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The countdown has begun for the 2011/2012 Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) which will be announced in early December. Before then, the organizers have already revealed the 10 best cars of the year, one of which will become the overall winner and a few will get special awards.&nbsp; 
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The contenders are all passenger cars in Japan announced or released until October 31 for the year from October 1 of last year. They have to be in production and on sale and have an annual sales volume of no...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            Most of the Toyota and Lexus models being recalled are in the US market; 
            those officially imported and distributed in Malaysia are not subject to the recall
        
    
UMW Toyota Motor confirms that Toyota owners need not be concerned about the recall announced today. Here is their full statement:&ldquo;It was reported in the news today regarding Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is conducting a voluntary safety ...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi production in Thailand can restart next week]]></title>
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            The Mitsubishi Motors factory complex in Laem Chabang. This picture shows the new third factory for the new Mirage
        
    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) says it will be able to restart production at its Laem Chabang Plant in Thailand from November 14, 2011. Though the plant, which has a capacity of 214,000 units a year (to be increased to 416,000 units a year by 2013), was not damaged by the recent flooding in parts ...]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[Kia has released official images of the all-new Ray compact vehicle which it says will be sold only in Korea. Though the name sounds like that of a hybrid prototype which has been displayed by Kia before, this is actually an entirely different model.The Ray is a city car which is like those small boxy Japanese models and has the same strong point of a spacious and versatile interior. Taking its name from the English word meaning &lsquo;a beam of radiant energy or light,&rsquo; the Ray feature...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            &nbsp;Overall Car of the Year - Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
        
    
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            &nbsp;Supermini/Small Sedan - Perodua Myvi
            Compact Sedan/Hatchback - Volkswagen Polo
        
    
    
        
            
            
        
        
            
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            Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
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     <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Lotus Saga comes to an end ]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Proton, Group Lotus, 1Malaysia Racing Team (and its owner Tony Fernandes) have announced a &lsquo;happy ending&rsquo; to the widely publicized dispute relating to the &quot;LOTUS&quot; and &quot;TEAM LOTUS&quot; brands which ended up in a British court.All parties have come to a settlement but the terms are confidential. However, the settlement sees the &quot;LOTUS&quot; brand reunited under the sole ownership of Group Lotus. This includes the rights to the &quot;LOTUS&quot; and &quot;TEAM LO...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Nissan has made a major upgrade to the GT-R which it unveiled at the Sugo International Race Circuit in Japan yesterday morning. The new 2012 version is said to build on the success of the current model, with increased horsepower, torque and yet improved fuel economy.The car, which as all-wheel drive, that invented the concept of the &quot;multi-performance supercar&quot; and &lsquo;made high-performance vehicles accessible to anyone, anytime, anywhere&rsquo;, according to Nissan, has evolved...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[First winners of Proton contest announced]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Proton today announced the first group of winners of its Amazing Holidays contest. The contest is part of Proton&rsquo;s Very Important Proton (VIP) programme aimed at acknowledging and rewarding Proton customers and supporters.The first 6 winners of the competition are Proton car owners Rosliza Abu Bakar from Klang, Tan Siang Loong from Ampang, Hairul Nizam Abdul Rani from Kuantan, and Ahmad Radzlan Mohamed Yusof from Kluang.The contest, which is also open to non-Proton car owners, also sees...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[First official Lotus showroom in China]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Last week saw a major milestone event in Group Lotus&rsquo; history as the first Lotus showroom in China was officially opened for business. The formal opening ceremony at the showroom in Beijing was&nbsp;attended by senior representatives of Group Lotus and Lotus China alongside Clive Chapman, the son of Lotus Founder Colin Chapman.Sportscar enthusiasts in China had their appetites for the Lotus brand whetted with the first public unveiling of the Evora GTE Road Car and the F1-inspired custo...]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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