Chinese vehicles are a real threat to North America automakers, says Chryslers incoming chief executive. "I still believe the biggest threats are from Asia, no question, and China being right up there," said Tom La-Sorda, the 51 year old Canadian due to take over as Chrysler's CEO in January, adding that his key concern is over Asia's offerings in five to 10 years.
"Bulldogg says = eat this, all of you asian(pro western) puppet leaders and U.S.A supporters. The sun will rise again in the Orient!!!
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Nothing to do with malaysia...
Wrong section ... 
Malaysia makes protons and peroduas...
QUOTE (RentonWong @ Aug 17 2005, 09:07 PM)
Malaysia makes protons and peroduas...
....and Buforis and TD2000s and soon Esna Veneres.
QUOTE (Iron Malayan @ Aug 18 2005, 12:29 PM)
QUOTE (RentonWong @ Aug 17 2005, 09:07 PM)
Malaysia makes protons and peroduas...
....and Buforis and TD2000s and soon Esna Veneres.Not Bufori I think, Isn't that Bufori foreign owned? Unless they are using design and malay-made engine then they could classify so.
QUOTE (Nusantara @ Aug 18 2005, 09:32 PM)
QUOTE (Iron Malayan @ Aug 18 2005, 12:29 PM)
QUOTE (RentonWong @ Aug 17 2005, 09:07 PM)
Malaysia makes protons and peroduas...
....and Buforis and TD2000s and soon Esna Veneres.Not Bufori I think, Isn't that Bufori foreign owned? Unless they are using design and malay-made engine then they could classify so.
Bufori used to be headquartered in Australia but the owner moved the HQ as well as the entire design and manufacturing operations. Nothing is left in Australia. Now all administration, designing and manufacturing are entirely done in Malaysia.
Looks like Petronas finally found a car maker to use their engine.
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BEIJING, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Petronas Friday signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with China's carmaker Nanjing Automobile Corporation (NAC) and Brilliant Culture Group Limited (BCG) towards the use of its PETRONAS E01 engine technology for the carmaker's vehicle line-up.
Under the LOI, Petronas and NAC will assess the engine technology's suitability and develop engine specifications to suit the NAC's recommended platforms.
BCG is expected to co-invest with NAC in the manufacturing facilities for the engine, Petronas said in a statement released here during the event.
Signing on behalf of their respective companies were Petronas' President/Chief Executive Officer Mohd Hassan Marican, NAC's Vice President Lu Zhenxin, and BCG's Managing Director Maggie Ip.
The signing of the LOI took place here in the presence of Malaysia's Deputy Prime Ministe Najib Tun Abdul Razak who is currently visiting China.
Talking to Malaysian reporters here later, Najib said he was confident that the engine to be assembled here would get wide recognition globally.
Meanwhile, Mohd Hassan said the Chinese companies were only given licence to produce the engine while Petronas would still hold the Intellectual Property rights.
"We have not sold the technology. We have just licensed it to them to use the technology," he said.
He said the production of the engine was expected to take place in another two years and it was up to the Chinese companies to determine its production size.
Mohd Hassan said the selling points of the engine were its compact size, lightness, power and state-of-the-art technology.
The E01 engine, he said, had passed the European standard test and its technological advancement was on par with other engines.
NAC, a state-owned corporation of China, is one of the most important automotive industrial enterprises in the country with more than 30 subsidiaries and 400 affiliated companies, Petronas meanwhile said in the statement.
NAC is headquartered in Nanjing City in Jiangsu Province.
BCG, on the other hand, is a consulting firm whose expertise includes strategic planning, marketing and government relations, it said.
BCG has offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
With the signing of the LOI, the three parties will further explore works on the Petronas E01 technology to produce 1.8-litre to 2.2-litre engine family.
Petronas said that the compact design of the Petronas E01 Engine allowed it to be fitted into various vehicle platforms with customised intake and exhaust manifold to match vehicle requirement.
The PETRONAS E01 Engine is a result of Petronas' involvement in the Formula One since it became the main sponsor of the SAUBER PETRONAS Team in 1995.
The collaboration provided it with the opportunity to engage in the value-added automotive engineering technology research & development, Petronas said.
One of the immediate fruits of this collaboration was the successful development of the PETRONAS E01 Engine in 1998 by a group of Petronas engineers, it said
In 1999, the PETRONAS E01 Engine was fitted into the official cars of the first PETRONAS Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix.
Under the LOI, Petronas and NAC will assess the engine technology's suitability and develop engine specifications to suit the NAC's recommended platforms.
BCG is expected to co-invest with NAC in the manufacturing facilities for the engine, Petronas said in a statement released here during the event.
Signing on behalf of their respective companies were Petronas' President/Chief Executive Officer Mohd Hassan Marican, NAC's Vice President Lu Zhenxin, and BCG's Managing Director Maggie Ip.
The signing of the LOI took place here in the presence of Malaysia's Deputy Prime Ministe Najib Tun Abdul Razak who is currently visiting China.
Talking to Malaysian reporters here later, Najib said he was confident that the engine to be assembled here would get wide recognition globally.
Meanwhile, Mohd Hassan said the Chinese companies were only given licence to produce the engine while Petronas would still hold the Intellectual Property rights.
"We have not sold the technology. We have just licensed it to them to use the technology," he said.
He said the production of the engine was expected to take place in another two years and it was up to the Chinese companies to determine its production size.
Mohd Hassan said the selling points of the engine were its compact size, lightness, power and state-of-the-art technology.
The E01 engine, he said, had passed the European standard test and its technological advancement was on par with other engines.
NAC, a state-owned corporation of China, is one of the most important automotive industrial enterprises in the country with more than 30 subsidiaries and 400 affiliated companies, Petronas meanwhile said in the statement.
NAC is headquartered in Nanjing City in Jiangsu Province.
BCG, on the other hand, is a consulting firm whose expertise includes strategic planning, marketing and government relations, it said.
BCG has offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
With the signing of the LOI, the three parties will further explore works on the Petronas E01 technology to produce 1.8-litre to 2.2-litre engine family.
Petronas said that the compact design of the Petronas E01 Engine allowed it to be fitted into various vehicle platforms with customised intake and exhaust manifold to match vehicle requirement.
The PETRONAS E01 Engine is a result of Petronas' involvement in the Formula One since it became the main sponsor of the SAUBER PETRONAS Team in 1995.
The collaboration provided it with the opportunity to engage in the value-added automotive engineering technology research & development, Petronas said.
One of the immediate fruits of this collaboration was the successful development of the PETRONAS E01 Engine in 1998 by a group of Petronas engineers, it said
In 1999, the PETRONAS E01 Engine was fitted into the official cars of the first PETRONAS Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix.
I think Malay is the third people in Asia who has 2 or more companies which can design, develop and produce their own car engine after Japanese and Korean.
^^ Thats right.
This latest news is about NAZA building a large manufacturing plant. When it is completed Naza will strengthen its position as the 3rd biggest Malaysian car maker after govt owned Proton and Perodua.
This latest news is about NAZA building a large manufacturing plant. When it is completed Naza will strengthen its position as the 3rd biggest Malaysian car maker after govt owned Proton and Perodua.
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Naza Corporation Sdn Bhd will invest RM1.2 billion for a new manufacturing facility in Bertam, Penang that will have an annual capacity to assemble 100,000 cars, said its group managing director Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin SM Amin.
He said 60% of the financing for the plant would be generated internally and the remainder through borrowings, for which the group was in negotiation with local merchant bankers to finalise the details.
He said 60% of the financing for the plant would be generated internally and the remainder through borrowings, for which the group was in negotiation with local merchant bankers to finalise the details.
Bufori Eyes Making Top-end Classic Saloons, Limousines
Updated : 06-12-2005
Media : Bernama
Story By : Soraya Jamal
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Bufori Motor Car Company, the specialist hand-made carmaker based in Kepong on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, has now trained its sights on producing saloon cars and top-of-the range limousines for heads of state.
So far, it has produced the classic or retro roadster type of vehicles in the MK II Classic Roadster, MKII Lajoya Coupe and Bufori Bambino.
Company founder and managing director Gerry Khouri said the saloon would be a high quality, classic and spacious car for five passengers.
"It offers security, luxury and safety. It is most likely to use a V8 engine and available in a 3.5 litre up to 4.8 litre engine. We are hoping to market it below RM700,000," he told Bernama.
The proposed Bufori limousine, he said, would be a world class car for heads of state, kings, queens, prime ministers and those alike.
"It would challenge the best car in the world. It is unique and offers various security and luxury features that no other car in the world can offer," he said.
Bufori started off in Sydney, Australia in 1986 but the company moved to Malaysia in 1995. Its Kepong plant, which employs about 120 people, has a capacity of one hand-made car a day.
" To produce 365 cars per year, we need a minimum number of 250 skilled workforce. That does not sound like many cars, but to make that many cars by hand is incredibly difficult," said Khouri, an Australian of Lebanese descent.
A typical MK III La-Joya took 3,500 man hours to produce compared to 50 to 60 man hours for a luxury European saloon.
Khouri said Bufori's sales forecast for the next 12 months would be in a range of 150 cars and 50 units are already pre-sold.
To date, Bufori's investment in Malaysia has exceed RM40 million.
Khouri said there are no specific demographic features for its customers.
"Usually the richest people in Europe, car collectors and enthusiasts, professionals, basically people who appreciate the finer things in life," he said.
He said 85 percent of its customers are repeats and most of them have more than three cars each.
"Selling cars to new customers today is a piece of cake but selling to the same customers again is even more difficult," he said.
To further stamp its mark on the local automotive scene, Khouri said Bufori had just opened a showroom at Jalan P. Ramlee, right smack in Kuala Lumpur's "Golden Triangle".
Updated : 06-12-2005
Media : Bernama
Story By : Soraya Jamal
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Bufori Motor Car Company, the specialist hand-made carmaker based in Kepong on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, has now trained its sights on producing saloon cars and top-of-the range limousines for heads of state.
So far, it has produced the classic or retro roadster type of vehicles in the MK II Classic Roadster, MKII Lajoya Coupe and Bufori Bambino.
Company founder and managing director Gerry Khouri said the saloon would be a high quality, classic and spacious car for five passengers.
"It offers security, luxury and safety. It is most likely to use a V8 engine and available in a 3.5 litre up to 4.8 litre engine. We are hoping to market it below RM700,000," he told Bernama.
The proposed Bufori limousine, he said, would be a world class car for heads of state, kings, queens, prime ministers and those alike.
"It would challenge the best car in the world. It is unique and offers various security and luxury features that no other car in the world can offer," he said.
Bufori started off in Sydney, Australia in 1986 but the company moved to Malaysia in 1995. Its Kepong plant, which employs about 120 people, has a capacity of one hand-made car a day.
" To produce 365 cars per year, we need a minimum number of 250 skilled workforce. That does not sound like many cars, but to make that many cars by hand is incredibly difficult," said Khouri, an Australian of Lebanese descent.
A typical MK III La-Joya took 3,500 man hours to produce compared to 50 to 60 man hours for a luxury European saloon.
Khouri said Bufori's sales forecast for the next 12 months would be in a range of 150 cars and 50 units are already pre-sold.
To date, Bufori's investment in Malaysia has exceed RM40 million.
Khouri said there are no specific demographic features for its customers.
"Usually the richest people in Europe, car collectors and enthusiasts, professionals, basically people who appreciate the finer things in life," he said.
He said 85 percent of its customers are repeats and most of them have more than three cars each.
"Selling cars to new customers today is a piece of cake but selling to the same customers again is even more difficult," he said.
To further stamp its mark on the local automotive scene, Khouri said Bufori had just opened a showroom at Jalan P. Ramlee, right smack in Kuala Lumpur's "Golden Triangle".
There is another car-maker in Malaysia which is TD 2000.. sadly, they only sell not more than 100 cars per year.. but more than 50% of the car is handmade..
^^ TD still has no model of their own design.
I think China cars that are not allowed to be sold in the EU should be banned in Malaysia too. I can't believe NAZA would risk their reputation by selling rebadged Chinese cars.
I think China cars that are not allowed to be sold in the EU should be banned in Malaysia too. I can't believe NAZA would risk their reputation by selling rebadged Chinese cars.
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Naza unit likely to sell Chinese cars
Updated : 19-12-2005
Media : Malay Mail
NAZA Group, a mainly automotive business controlled by tycoon Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin SM Amin,
is believed to have set up a company called N-2 Sdn Bhd, to assemble and sell Chinese made cars here.
Mail Money was told that N-2 will initially focus on assembling and distributing the Chinese made mini cars.
The cars will carry, the Naza brand name, and will be priced to fight for market share with Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd's (Perodua) popular Kancil cars.
The plan will likely be executed by the first half of next year, with the Chinese company taking a stake in a joint venture company to assemble the car in northern Malaysia.
Little is known about the Chinese company, except that it is from Chongqing, the largest automotive base in west China.
One of the biggest players in Chongqing is the privately held Changan Automobile Group Co Ltd, which has dealings with automotive giants such as Ford, Suzuki and Mazda.
Last week, the Shanghai Daily reported that Changan was planning to set up a manufacturing joint venture in Malaysia next year to assemble its cars.
The Naza Group had its start in 1975, when the nucleus of the group, Naza Motor Trading Sdn Bhd, was formed.
Naza Motor started off by dealing in used cars, but over the years it branched out to assembling mainly Korean cars such as Kia, and positioning itself as the country's biggest importer of luxury and high-end cars.
Despite its growing stature, which has seen the group farm out to other areas of business, such as property development and hotel ownership, the Naza group remained low profile, until last year.
Last year, the group's founder, Nasimuddin was involved in a tussle with Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al Bukhary for control of DRB Hicom, the country's largest integrated automotive company.
Updated : 19-12-2005
Media : Malay Mail
NAZA Group, a mainly automotive business controlled by tycoon Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin SM Amin,
is believed to have set up a company called N-2 Sdn Bhd, to assemble and sell Chinese made cars here.
Mail Money was told that N-2 will initially focus on assembling and distributing the Chinese made mini cars.
The cars will carry, the Naza brand name, and will be priced to fight for market share with Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd's (Perodua) popular Kancil cars.
The plan will likely be executed by the first half of next year, with the Chinese company taking a stake in a joint venture company to assemble the car in northern Malaysia.
Little is known about the Chinese company, except that it is from Chongqing, the largest automotive base in west China.
One of the biggest players in Chongqing is the privately held Changan Automobile Group Co Ltd, which has dealings with automotive giants such as Ford, Suzuki and Mazda.
Last week, the Shanghai Daily reported that Changan was planning to set up a manufacturing joint venture in Malaysia next year to assemble its cars.
The Naza Group had its start in 1975, when the nucleus of the group, Naza Motor Trading Sdn Bhd, was formed.
Naza Motor started off by dealing in used cars, but over the years it branched out to assembling mainly Korean cars such as Kia, and positioning itself as the country's biggest importer of luxury and high-end cars.
Despite its growing stature, which has seen the group farm out to other areas of business, such as property development and hotel ownership, the Naza group remained low profile, until last year.
Last year, the group's founder, Nasimuddin was involved in a tussle with Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al Bukhary for control of DRB Hicom, the country's largest integrated automotive company.
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Alado Bumi brings in China-made cars
Updated : 20-12-2005
Media : Business Times
THE first made-in-China car has entered the shores of Malaysia, imported by its exclusive distributor, Alado Bumi Automobile Sdn Bhd.
'This marks the first entry of China-made cars into Malaysia. By virtue of the National Automotive Policy framework, Alado Bumi is recognised with the relevant numbers of approval permit to bring these passenger cars,” Alado Bumi executive chairman Datuk Cam Soh Thiam Hong said.
Selling from RM59,444.30 to RM61,496.30, the 1.6-litre manual transmission Chery A160 made by Chery Automobile Co Ltd of China promises to blow away the pricing of its competitors.
'The Chery A160 will definitely be a champion of the value-for-money market segment,” Soh said, adding that his company is offering a two-year warranty or 40,000km free service of engine oil, oil filter and workmanship.
Updated : 20-12-2005
Media : Business Times
THE first made-in-China car has entered the shores of Malaysia, imported by its exclusive distributor, Alado Bumi Automobile Sdn Bhd.
'This marks the first entry of China-made cars into Malaysia. By virtue of the National Automotive Policy framework, Alado Bumi is recognised with the relevant numbers of approval permit to bring these passenger cars,” Alado Bumi executive chairman Datuk Cam Soh Thiam Hong said.
Selling from RM59,444.30 to RM61,496.30, the 1.6-litre manual transmission Chery A160 made by Chery Automobile Co Ltd of China promises to blow away the pricing of its competitors.
'The Chery A160 will definitely be a champion of the value-for-money market segment,” Soh said, adding that his company is offering a two-year warranty or 40,000km free service of engine oil, oil filter and workmanship.
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Edited the topic title.
I would have closed it but it seems that you guys have found something relevant to discuss.
If any relevance to Malaysia evaporates, report the topic.
I would have closed it but it seems that you guys have found something relevant to discuss.
If any relevance to Malaysia evaporates, report the topic.
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