Automobile
Malaysian drivers are infamous for their reckless driving and more often than not, transform into “speed demons” the moment they are in command of the steering wheel. Cutting queues, beating traffic lights, honking at everybody, switching lanes abruptly, showing middle fingers and refusal to use indicator light are some normal manners on the road. […]
... written on Jan 21 2019Finally, the much overdue price reduction of fuel is here. While Americans enjoyed gasoline as low as US$1.49 a gallon or RM1.63 a litre, Malaysians had to pay RM2.20 a litre for RON95. Effective 12.01am Saturday (Jan 5), RON95 and RON97 will see a reduction of 27 sen from RM2.20 per litre to RM1.93 per […]
... written on Jan 05 2019Carlos Ghosn has been considered the hero of the Japanese automotive industry for the last 20 years. After successfully restructuring Renault through a cost-cutting plan in 1998-2000, he earned the nickname “Le Cost Killer.” His radical restructuring of the Renault – reducing workforce, revising production processes and pushing for new models – successfully contributed to […]
... written on Nov 23 2018With less than 6 months since the Pakatan Harapan coalition won stunningly the 14th general election on May 9th, the new government’s “Budget 2019” presented on Friday was equally stunning. Considering they have only a short time to investigate, discover, expose and recover every penny available after looted by the previous government, they have indeed […]
... written on Nov 05 2018Mahathir is throwing tantrums again. Like a spoiled little brat, he wants his toy come rain or shine. Until his wish to start a third national car is granted, the 93-year-old prime minister is going to criticise, even insult, the people for being short-sighted. And he has just mocked and insulted the Malaysians – “If […]
... written on Aug 25 2018When a Malaysian Chinese has a brilliant idea tomorrow, the nearest place he or she will go is, sadly, Singapore. That’s because if the idea becomes a huge success and generates tens of millions of dollars in profit, the owners will be forced to give away 30% to Malaysian Malays or Bumiputra (son of soil) […]
... written on Aug 20 2018Enzo Ferrari was not initially interested in the idea of producing road cars when he formed Scuderia Ferrari in 1929. The Scuderia Ferrari, however, was founded as an Alfa Romeo racing team. It would take another 10 years before Ferrari becoming independent in 1939. Hence, before Ferrari, the brand Alfa Romeo was already involved in car racing […]
... written on Aug 19 2018Mahathir’s fetish for national car projects is commendable, even applaudable, if today is 1983. Unfortunately, it’s been 35 years since “PROTON” was established in a mind-boggling venture – automobile design, manufacturing, distribution and sales. Subsequently, a second national car project – Perodua – was hatched in 1993, although solely in rebadging business. Now, the defiant […]
... written on Jul 31 2018Donald Trump’s favourite game of forcing China into obedience is slapping tariffs on Chinese goods. Like it or not, the U.S. president will most likely win the game simply because Beijing enjoys US$375 billion trade surplus with the U.S. Trump has repeatedly highlighted China’s US$375 billion surplus with the U.S. as evidence of an unfair trade […]
... written on Jun 21 2018The world is having terrible headache dealing with American President Donald Trump. This is perhaps the most flip-flop president the country has ever had. After telling all and sundry that he will meet North Korean Kim Jong-un, the U.S. leader scrapped the plan, only to revive it. It’s safe not to bet if the summit […]
... written on May 31 2018
