Proton unveils latest car model — the Preve, 16 April 2012

16 April 2012.

Malaysia's car manufacturer, Proton has unveiled its sleek new Preve and describes the turbo-charged car as its most technologically advanced vehicle.

The Preve pronounced pray-vay which means “to prove”, was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the Mines Resort City on Monday 16 April 2012.

“Over 27 years in the automotive industry, Proton has progressed by leaps and bounds and produced many models for both local and international markets.

“Proton Preve has been developed in accordance with global standards of quality and safety with many class leading features, which in combination with its competitive price, makes it a truly attractive car to own,” he said before launching the vehicle.

All 3 variants of the Preve the Executive, Executive CVT and the Premium priced between RM59,990 and RM72,990 come with a five-year or 150,000km warranty, whichever comes first.

The 1.6 Charged Fuel Efficiency (CFE) engine is Proton's first turbo-charged engine and has an economical 6.6 litre/100km fuel consumption rating and a 10,000km service interval.

The Preve is available in six colours Blue Lagoon, Fire Red, Tranquility Black, Solid White, Genetic Silver and Elegant Brown.

All the best Proton. Long Live Najib and Malaysia.

TV Car causes horrific crash at the 2011 Tour de France

Tour de France is the most prestigious bicycle race tournament in the world.

To ensure the smooth and successful running of Tour de France, the organizers planned everything meticulously and carefully to ensure an incident free tournament.

However, accidents do happened no matter how careful we organized things.



In the ongoing 2011 Tour de France, riders Johnny Hoogerland and Juan Antonio Flecha, part of a five-man breakaway battling for victory, were hit by Euro Media vehicle during the 208km stage from Issoire to Saint-Flour in the Massif Central on Sunday, 10th July 2011.

The accident happened when the TV car tried to overtake the riders along a narrow road.

The impact caused one rider to be thrown off the road, onto the fields.

Despite nasty-looking injuries, Flecha and Hoogerland got back up to finish the stage, although they trailed home over 16 minutes off the pace.

As a result of the accident, furious Tour de France organisers have thrown a French television car off the race.

Who was at fault?? Clearly the driver of the TV car. Maybe he was drunk?? Or poor judgement??

From my observations, they were just too many non-bikers and non-racers vehicles on the narrow road, and therefore obstructing the riders.

The organizers must limit the number of vehicles or use only motorcycles alongside the bikers.

Don't use cars as they are too big and causes danger to the bikers.

NASIM appoints Angkatan hebat as Peugeot's sole dealership in Sabah

Picture Caption: (From left to right) Datuk Henry Hing, Group Executive Director of Angkatan Hebat, exchanging documents with Dato' Samson Anand George, COO of Nasim, as Datuk Dr Ajaz Ahmad Nabijan, Group Executive Deputy Chairman of Angkatan Hebat, and Datuk Pg.Hassanel Datuk Hj Pg. Tahir, Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Finance in Sabah, look on.This ceremony was held at the Marina Sutera Harbour Resort on 17 Jun 2011

Source : Naza Group Corporate Communications

NASIM APPOINTS ANGKATAN HEBAT AS SOLE DEALERSHIP IN SABAH

Nasim Sdn Bhd, the official distributor of the Peugeot brand in Malaysia, has appointed Angkatan Hebat Motor Sdn Bhd as its sole dealership in Sabah.

Nasim signed a letter of appointment with Angkatan Hebat Motor in Kota Kinabalu on 17th June 2011, marking the beginning of a brand new chapter for the Lion brand in the vibrant East Malaysian market.
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Angkatan Hebat Motor is a unit of Angkatan Hebat Sdn Bhd is the fleet management services provider to the Sabah state government and is also a dealer for several commercial and passenger vehicle brands.

“We are confident our partnership with Angkatan Hebat Motor will pave the way for Peugeot to be a success in the Sabah market.

“With our current range of award-winning models and through Angkatan Hebat Motor’s expertise in this market, we are confident Peugeot will become the top selling European brand here,” said Dato’ Samson Anand George, COO of Nasim.

For the remainder of the year, Nasim is targeting to sell 200 units in Sabah and has set a target of achieving a 2 to 3% market share of the passenger car market in the state within three years.

“Angkatan Hebat Motor will look at expanding its Peugeot network in Sabah from next year onwards to a few other cities in the state. Once there are dealerships in these cities, we will be able to achieve our target market share,” added Dato’ Samson.

The appointment of Angkatan Hebat Motor follows the recent launch of the Peugeot Blue Box Malacca and is part of a nationwide expansion exercise.

Angkatan Hebat Motor will open a showroom at the One Borneo Hypermall in Kota Kinabalu and a 2S dealership for after sales services in Kolombong, Kota Kinabalu.

Dato’ Samson said Angkatan Hebat Motor is targeting to launch both the showroom and the 2S dealership by end-July. Besides the outlets in Malacca and Kota Kinabalu, Nasim plans to open 3S centres in Kota Bahru, Balakong, Sungai Petani, Kuantan, Kepong and Seremban.

Once these outlets are launched, Nasim will have 26 outlets nationwide and will be represented in all major markets in the country.

In addition, Nasim will also relocate its flagship Peugeot Blue Box in Glenmarie to a new 82,000 square feet facility in Glenmarie itself to cater to the increasing volume for after sales services. These new outlets will contribute to Nasim’s target of selling 7,000 units this year.

As at end-May, Nasim has sold 2,620 units, which represents a 152% jump from its sales in the same period last year.

Angkatan Hebat Motor will begin a series of two-day road shows in Sabah from June 18 to June 19 2011 at the One Borneo Hypermall in Kota Kinabalu followed Tawau (June 24 to June 25 2011), Lahad Datu (June 28 to June 29 2011) and Sandakan (July 1 and July 2 2011).

The cars that will be featured at the road show will be the 207, 308 Turbo, 3008 and the new RCZ coupe.

Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.

The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810.

hikmah di sebalik kemerosotan ekonomi dunia

Pengangguran, pembuangan pekerja, syarikat yang lingup, muflis dan gulung tikar termasuk syarikat gergasi dunia – antara kesan negatif langsung akibat kegawatan ekonomi global yang sedang melanda dunia sekarang.

Namun samada disedari atau tidak, ekonomi yang merudum itu tidak hanya memberi tempias negatif, malah turut memberikan impak positif ke atas dunia dan penduduknya.

Apakah impak positif itu?

Apabila ekonomi merudum, bilangan kenderaan yang dibeli turut berkurangan secara drastik. Ini mendorong syarikat pengeluar kenderaan utama dunia – TOYOTA memperlahankan kadar pengeluaran kereta – terbaru 6 hari dalam calendar pengeluarannya diitsyharkan sebagai hari "Tiada pengeluaran".

Apabila ini berlaku, maka bilangan kenderaan turut tidak bertambah – dan ini sekaligus mengurangkan kesan pencemaran udara akibat pengeluaran karbon monoksida dari asap ekzos, mengurangkan pengunaan diesel dan petrol serta bahan api lain.

Kesesakan lalu lintas juga tidak lagi bertambah parah – apabila bilangan kenderaan tidak bertambah.

Sebelum ini, syarikat pengeluar utama kenderaan dunia seperti TOYOTA, GENERAL MOTORS, HONDA, FORD, MERCEDES dan sebagainya berlumba lumba memasarkan kenderaan mereka – sehingga jualan kenderaan meningkat setiap tahun.

Nah……. Bilangan kenderaan ini mencetuskan masalah yang disebutkan tadi iaitu kesesakan, pencemaran dan pengunaan bahan api.

Orang ramai juga kini lebih mengutamakan pengangkutan awam.

Jika ini berterusan, maka sudah pasti Bank yang tidak mahu terus kerugian, bakal memperkenalkan pendekatan lebih mesra pelanggan - seperti memperkenalkan kadar faedah lebih rendah dan pembayaran balik pinjaman lebih fleksibel.

Orang ramai juga lebih berhati hati dan berhemah dalam perbelanjaan dalam usaha mengelak pembaziran.

Ini adalah fakta industri automatif di Malaysia pada 2008.

DALAM SUKU PERTAMA DAN KEDUA 2008, JUALAN KENDERAAN BERJUMLAH LEBIH 278 RIBU UNIT, MELONJAK 25.9 PERATUS BERBANDING TEMPOH SAMA TAHUN LALU.

PADA MASA SAMA, JUALAN KENDERAAN PENUMPANG DAN KENDERAAN KOMERSIAL TURUT MENINGKAT MASING MASING 26.8 PERATUS DAN 44.6 PERATUS BERBANDING TEMPOH SAMA TAHUN LALU.

254,290 UNIT KENDERAAN PENUMPANG DAN 23 RIBU 761 UNIT KENDERAAN KOMERSIAL, DIJUAL DALAM SUKU PERTAMA DAN KEDUA TAHUN INI.

IA ANTARA LAIN DIDORONG PELBAGAI INSENTIF YANG DITAWARKAN KERAJAAN TERMASUK PEMANSUHAN 10 PERATUS DUTI EKSAIS KENDERAAN KOMERSIAL DAN PENGURANGAN 20 PERATUS DUTI EKSAIS KENDERAAN PENUMPANG DALAM BAJET 2007.

INDUSTRI AUTOMATIF TEMPATAN DIJANGKA TERUS MENCATAT PERTUMBUHAN JUALAN BERDASARKAN PERJANJIAN PERDAGANGAN BEBAS ASEAN YANG MULA DILAKSANAKAN PADA 2010.