Toyota
Would anyone believe 5 years ago that China will one day overtake Japan as the world’s top auto exporter? Yet, the country which the West often mocks for producing cheap and low-quality products has evolved at a remarkable rate from being an imitator to an innovator. The so-called copycat is now threatening not only Japan, […]
... written on Sep 27 2023Costing just US$11,000 (£8,855; RM48,813), BYD Auto Co has just unveiled the “Seagull” – the cheapest EV (electric vehicle) – at the Shanghai Motor Show. The Chinese automaker headquartered in Xi’an is known for its models based on sea-animals (Seal and Dolphin), Chinese imperial dynasties (Han, Tang, Yuan and Song) and warships (Frigate and Destroyer). […]
... written on Apr 24 2023Liow Tiong Lai, the 10th President of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) from 2013 to 2018, has started attacking bitter rival Democratic Action Party (DAP) as the 15th General Election is going full steam. The ex-MCA chief is making a comeback to contest Bentong parliamentary seat, which he won in 1999 and defended it until his humiliation […]
... written on Oct 29 2022Johor Sultan Ibrahim has every reason to be concerned that investors will not only lose confidence and leave, but also affect the country’s image overseas, not to mention driving away tourists. He was upset over the government’s hastily hatched new conditions for the MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home) programme. Now, foreigners have reasons to dump […]
... written on Aug 30 20212020 just started, but it is already shaping up to be one of the worst years for the automotive industry ever. Lockdowns around the world have simultaneously shuttered production lines, made it hard for car owners to pay off their loans, and set many credit scores on fire. While it is too early to know […]
... written on May 31 2020Malaysian 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 2019Mahathir 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 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 2018Don’t be surprised when your dad or mom happily tells you that Prime Minister Najib Razak had called to wish them “Gong Xi Fa Chai”. As Malaysian ethnic-Chinese, like the rest of Chinese around the world, prepare for a family reunion dinner, Najib regime didn’t waste whatever little time left soliciting for votes from the […]
... written on Feb 16 2018
