Proton And Honda Sign Agreement.

Proton Holdings Bhd, the national carmaker, has signed a collaborative agreement with Honda Motor Co Ltd, the world's seventh largest carmaker.

The agreement will get the ball rolling for the two companies to explore partnerships in the areas of technology upgrade, new products and sharing of platforms and facilities

"Having a strong and renowned global automotive player like Honda as the foreign strategic partner to Proton will provide Proton and the DRB-HICOM Group with the opportunity to grow as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). 
"The opportunities are endless," DRB HICOM said in the statement, adding that the agreement was signed only yesterday. 

news courtesy of Business Times Malaysia.

Dacia Logan 2013

Renault's Dacia unveiled a brand spanking new Logan in the recently concluded Paris Auto Show.

The new Logan doesn't only looks better then the outgoing model,we were told by our sources it also rides and handles better with improved fit and finish.How much better??well,only time can tell.

New VW Golf!

                         Volkswagen's new Golf is here!

The Iconic Golf has been given a much needed styling revamp,and the result:Clear lines,simple,safe design and yet somehow they have managed to make it as(if not more)desirable then its predecessor.

Ford Mondeo:2013.

Ladies and Gentlemen,The new Mondeo is here!The car that resurrected Ford's image has been replaced with what the car-maker claims Is its best effort yet!
 
When Ford initially unveiled that it plans to push the Mondeo further upmarket,Most of us(or maybe just me) thought we have reached the end of the "Dramatically Beautiful" styling that the car was synonym with(largely due to the fact that corporate Fat Cat tend to favor cars with lines that takes inspiration from a box of Kleenex).Thankfully and rather Surprisingly Its "upmarket" styling is still as Dramatic and as BEAUTIFUL as ever.

The front does remind me of An Aston Martin which is a good thing(My first "Aston Martin" perhaps?)


styling aside,the car is said to be powered with Fords 1.0T Ecoboost engine,yup thats' not a typo,a 1.0 that churns out an impressive 123bhp and claims to produce just 125g/km of carbon which is about the same as today’s 2.0TDCi diesel.

2013 Honda Accord Unveiled.

Honda Has finally pulled the sheets of the latest version of its flagship Sedan,The Accord.

I'm happy to report that unlike the prehistoric styling of the latest incarnation of its rival the Toyota Camry(which seems to have been styled by a man who clearly has a worrying fetish with rulers) the All new Accord is a sight to behold.

Some lines are clearly lifted of Bmw's F10 (to my eyes atleast)but that doesnt mean it lacks Originality as it is quintessentially Japanese right down to the last funky coloured dial parading on the speedometer.

Kodo inspired Mazda 6 Unveiled!

Say Konnichiwa to the all New Mazda 6!The Car was unveiled and we are glad to say that it has stayed true to last year’s awe inspiring Takeri concept!

Mazda has been selective in not showing the new 6 from all angles ahead of its Moscow auto show launch, but the images reveal design themes that made the Takeri one of a kind have made its way into production.

 Mazda calls its latest design theme ‘Kodo, Soul of Motion’.

Stunning Clio 4

Renault has unveiled what is arguably the best looking hot hatch to be christened with its badge !

The all new Clio or the Clio 4 aims to be more instantly recognisable, more upmarket and more desirable than its predecessor.the pictures do seem convincing.for a start,it is longer, lower and wider than its predecessor, the new car sits on an updated version of the existing platform.

expect for a extravagant launch party this September at the French Auto Show.

Proton's New SUV?

Genesis:The Proton MSX Concept.

News of a Proton Suv in the pipelines have surfaced a long time back ever since the MSX concept broke cover,but nothing concrete was ever produced;until recently;that is.

The Youngman T5(Notice the Proton Personas at the background)

 

It is a known fact,Proton was commissioned by Youngman of China to develop an Suv for The Chinese Market,it is said that Proton themselves were awe-struck by the end result and planned to integrate the Suv into their very own line-up.The Suv in question is the Youngman T5,some lines are clearly lifted from the MSX concept and hints of Proton Dna is quite clear(the front grill for example) ,and to my eyes atleast,its clear why Proton wants to bring it into their own stable,It certainly is a looker!

Slovenian Supercar!

The Tushek Renovatio,the Company's first car.

The Slovenians have decided to have a crack at building a supercar,and have taken  dead aim at the Italian!

Slovenian supercar maker Tushek Supercars is planning to build which they say will rival the likes of the Lamborghini Aventador.The car itself,dubbed the Tushek Forego T700,is also said to be able to pull up to an impressive 3.3g in extreme cornering.Further Details are still scarce at this point,but if the styling of the car is anything like the Renovatio,i don't think the italians will be having sleepless nights just yet. 

K9 By Kia

Sale of the all-new Flagship model by Kia,Dubbed the K9, has begun in its native South Korea.The K9 is Kia’s first rear-wheel-drive saloon and is powered by a 286bhp 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine.

Kia’s chief design officer,Peter Schreyer,  was quoted: “K9 is all about elegant simplicity, balanced proportions and simple surfaces.

“K9 is a clear signal of our intention and determination to compete head-to-head with the European luxury brands. And for Kia, our customers, and for me – this car is like a dream come true,”
the car does look good,but some design cues are worryingly similar to the Lexus GS300

Lamborghini makes an SUV!!

Ladies and gentlemen,Guess who has decided to join the SUV bandwagon!if you guessed Lamborghini,you're right!

Pictures of the Lambo SUV (dubbed the URUS)has made it's way to the net,leaked just days away from its international debut at the Beijing Auto Show.No news on the technical aspects of the vehicle just yet.Stay tuned to find out!

The Csc by Mercedes Benz

Mercedes benz will be unveiling a controversially styled concept called the CSC(Concept Style Coupé) at the upcoming Beijing Auto Show.

the car,which analyst say targets the likes of Bmw 1 series and Audi's A3 is said to be heading for the production line,so expect to see it in Merc showrooms by late next year.the Heart of the CSC is the same turbocharged 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine confirmed for the new A250 .What do you think about the CSC?

Proton Prevé in the flesh.

Images taken from the official Proton Prevé launch party.



*all images are courtesy of paultan.org*

Proton Prevé Launched!

The wait is over.Proton's Global car is here!The Proton Prevé  was launched last night at the Mines Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre by Malaysian Prime Minister  Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

the Prevé will be sold in three variants,a 1.6 CVT Premium, in turbocharged CamPro CFE form, a 1.6 Executive CVT and a 1.6 Executive five-speed manual, which both feature the normally-aspirated CamPro IAFM+ mill.prices are listed below:

• The Prevé 1.6 Premium CVT: RM72,990 (metallic) and RM72,540 (solid)
• The Prevé 1.6 Executive CVT: RM62,990 (metallic) and RM62,540 (solid)
• The Prevé 1.6 MT Executive: RM59,990 (metallic) and RM59,540 (solid)
  
  We would like to wish Proton the very best,with hopes that the  Prevé will help turn the fortunes of the company around.
  
  
  
  *images and details are courtesy of Paultan.org*