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Malaysia Petrol Grade from RON97 to RON95

2009-08-25T11:55:00.000-07:00

FYI, the petrol price of Malaysia for RON 97 will increase from RM1.80/liter to RM 2.00/liter in 1Sep'09. This RON 97 is common use for majority of our cars.

In the same time, another petrol will be introduced which is RON 95 (with cheaper price, RM1.75/liter).

RON--> Research Octane Number
Octane number is refer to the gasoline ability to withstand auto ignition inside the engin.
Simply say, RON97 is harder to ignite compared to RON95.

I believe some of us might switch from RON97 to RON95 due to more cheaper price.
Car owners are adviced to check it out your vehicle fuel requirement.
Effect if use lower RON then the requirement: KNOCKING ( poor perfomance of your vehicle)

There are 3 ways to chk:-
1. From your vehicle guide book.
2. Min Octane Number Rating at the back of the fuel lid cover
3. Car manufacturer.
4. Refer table below

Car Petrol RON95 vs RON97

Malaysia Petrol price: RON97 to cost 20sen more

2009-05-11T22:09:00.000-07:00

PUTRAJAYA: The price of premium grade petrol RON97 will be increased to RM2 per litre from Sept 1 onwards, 20sen more per litre, when RON95 becomes available nationwide, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

RON95 petrol and Euro 2M grade diesel is expected to the market by Sept 1. Ismail’s predecessor, Datuk Shahrir Samad, had said in March that the prices for both upgraded fuels would be the same as the previous grades.

The higher grade RON95 will replace RON92 petrol but will be sold at the same price as the lower-grade petrol.

Are you happy with the increasing price?

Are you really amazed by Proton Exora

2009-04-16T23:53:00.000-07:00

Finally, it comes to the end the long awaiting Proton MPV will be called Proton Exora. The Exora is based on the name of the Ixora flower, with the tagline “Keriangan Keluarga”.

“Exora” was the winning entry in Proton’s nationwide MPV naming contest which began in September last year. The month long contest attracted 251,763 entries. The name was given by Norsholihan Bt Abdul Eanich of which she will get 1 unit of the Proton Exora when it is launched this April.

Proton Exora MPV will be tagged under RM80,000 and available in 5 colours Genetic Silver, Tranquility Black, Blue Haze, Pyrite Brown and Gaia Blue.

Explore Proton Exora: http://www.proton-edar.com.my/index.php?page=exora

Shell Ferrari 2009 Model Cars Promotion is Back !

2009-03-03T19:45:00.000-08:00

The official news from Shell Malaysia is not out yet. However, the promotion is on at every Shell station. Do grab your dream car now

Roadshow now on in 1 Utama. 5 cars available now, with the other two missing ones in about two weeks.
Available now : FXX, F430 Scuderia, 599 GTB Fiorano, 360 GTC and the 612 Scaglietti.
Coming soon : F1 2009 and the Enzo
Features: The cars can pre-program to drive off and steer their wheels as they go with 15 preset direction

Audi RS5

2008-09-16T01:24:00.000-07:00

In 2012 Audi will unveil the third generation RS6. This indeed will be sold on the US market and will be powered by a 5.0-liter V10 engine. RS6 project manager Jens Koch called the third-generation model "revolutionary" and said it will be "far more RennSport than anything previously developed."

Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/-audi-rs5-will-debut-at-the-2009-detroit-auto-show-ar63822.html

Chevrolet Cruze 2011

2008-09-16T01:01:00.000-07:00

In Europe, the engine choices will be a 112 hp 16-valve, 1.6-liter and 140 hp 1.8-liter gasoline engines as well as 150 hp 2.0-liter turbo diesel. Although the engine choices have not yet been announced for the U.S. spec Cruzes, a four-cylinder turbocharged, direct-injection 1.4-liter is rumored that could deliver up to 40 mpg in highway driving.

Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/-chevrolet-cruze-at-paris-auto-show-preview-ar63826.html

Peugeot Prologue 2008

2008-09-16T00:55:00.000-07:00

This 200 bhp car offers unexpected levels of performance combined with significantly reduced CO2 emissions: 109 g/km in the combined cycle, or zero in electric only mode!

Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/peugeot/2008-peugeot-prologue-ar63819.html

Citroën C6 and Grand C4 Picasso launched

2008-09-16T00:39:00.000-07:00

The C6 Exclusive, which is powered by a 3.0l V6 engine offering 215bhp at 6,000 rpm and 290Nm of torque at 3,752rpm, is certainly striking, with design lines that blends elements of coupé and saloon.

A long wheelbase and flowing, aerodynamic profile lends the RM398,000 vehicle massive presence; the windows hug the curve of the roof arch, which in turn blends smoothly into the rear pillars in a subtle nod to coupé styling, an effect that is taken one step further by the frameless doors.

The interior of the C6 creates an immediate impression of space and comfort. The pure lines of the dashboard, the choice of premium materials and comfortable, sculpted seats round up a thoroughly inviting cabin.

In terms of equipment levels, the list includes ESP, ABS and EBA systems, Xenon headlamps, 18-inch alloys with 245/45 series rubbers, active suspension, a host of airbags (driver and front passenger, driver's knee protection, lateral thorax airbags and front/rear curtain airbags), an automatically-controlled three-position rear deflector that deploys dependent on vehicle speed, as well as a heads-up display.

As for the Grand C4 Picasso seven-seater MPV, this five-star Euro NCAP rated vehicle is powered by a 2.0l 16-valve VVT engine putting out 143bhp and 200Nm, with a four-speed auto tranny in tow.

Plenty of glass - and light - on this one, with large windows and panoramic windscreen and sunroof helping to make things bright and spacious. Lots of usable configurations behind as well, from the three individual second row seats and the two individual third row seats, all of which are retractable.

Storage aplenty too, from the four large enclosed compartments in the dash to the tables/storage pockets on the rear of the second row seats. Other features and aids include an automatic parking brake, dual zone climate control with air vents for all three seating rows, ESP, cruise control with speed limiter and multiple airbags, all of which come as standard. Ten body colour choices abound.

BREAKING NEWS: Petrol will be RM2.70 a litre at midnight tonight

2008-06-04T02:54:00.000-07:00

The new price of petrol is RM2.70 per litre beginning midnight tonight, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi announced just a moment ago. The 78 sen hike is still below the antiticpated RM4 price per litre projected. Car users may having a hard time and value the black gold preciously.

78 sen More for Malaysia New Fuel Price

2008-06-04T02:29:00.000-07:00

The fuel price will see an increase of 78 sen by August - a massive jump from RM1.92 per litre currently to RM2.70, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is expected to announce today.
Effective by August
RM625 rebate for vehicles

（吉隆坡4日訊）本報探悉，汽油價格極可能在明日凌晨（5日）起漲78仙。無鉛汽油將從每公升1.92令吉漲至2.70令吉；有鉛汽油從1.88令吉漲至2.66令吉。政府上一次公布汽油和柴油每公升起30仙，是在2006年2月28日。有關油價漲至各種價格的謠言、手機短訊及電郵，自今午開始四處流傳，傳言指油價將在今日午夜調漲78仙。

Tokyo Auto Salon 2008 - Nisaan R34 GT-R and R35 GT-R

2008-05-31T21:08:00.000-07:00

Tips on Filling Fuel for your Vehicles

2008-05-05T18:56:00.000-07:00

This is a Message received from a friend:

I don't know what you guys are paying for petrol... but here in Durban, we are also paying higher, up to 47.35 per litre. But my line of work is in petroleum for about 31 years now, so here are some tricks to get more of your money's worth for every litre.

Here at the Marian Hill Pipeline, where I work in Durban, we deliver about 4 million litres in a 24-hour period thru the pipeline.
One day is diesel; the next day is jet fuel, and petrol, LRP and Unleaded. We have 34-storage tanks here with a total capacity of 16,800,000 litres.

ONLY BUY OR FILL UP YOUR CAR OR BIKKIE IN THE EARLY MORNING WHEN THE GROUND TEMPERATURE IS STILL COLD. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground, the denser the fuel, when it gets warmer petrol expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening.... your litre is not exactly a litre.

In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the petrol, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products play an important role. A 1degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.

WHEN YOU'RE FILLING UP, DO NOT SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER OF THE NOZZLE TO A FAST MODE. If you look, you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode, you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapours that are created, while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapour return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapour. Those vapours are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money.

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TIPS IS TO FILL UP WHEN YOUR TANK IS HALF FULL. The reason for this is, the more fuel you have in your tank, the less air occupying its empty space. Petrol evaporates faster than you can imagine. Petroleum storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the petrol and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation.
Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated, so that every litre is actually the exact amount.

ANOTHER REMINDER, IF THERE IS A FUEL TRUCK PUMPING INTO THE STORAGE TANKS, WHEN YOU STOP TO BUY, DO NOT FILL UP - most likely the petrol/diesel is being stirred up as the fuel is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.

Hope, this will help you get the maximum value for your money.

DO SHARE THESE TIPS WITH OTHERS! LET’S SHARE INFORMATION AND BENEFIT ALL, FOR THE BETTER OF MANKIND.

Shelby MkII GT40

2008-05-04T19:30:00.000-07:00

A race version will also be made available with extra features including a roll bar, fuel cell, see below for a list of some of the features available on all versions.

* Record sale into the Shelby Registry
* Shelby MSO and dash plaque
* Carroll Shelby engraved door handles
* Carroll Shelby etched left and right front headlight covers
* Roundels with 85 number decals
* Leather seating
* Hood wind diffusers
* CS GT40® numbered plaque
* CS GT40® side sill graphics
* Carroll Shelby signature floor and sill mats
* 85th Commemorative hood badge
* 85th Special Edition decal
* Available in right and left hand drive

Maserati A8 GCS Berlinetta Touring

2008-05-04T19:21:00.000-07:00

The Maserati A8 GCS Berlinetta Touring is a design study by Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera which made its debut at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este over the weekend.

Source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/04/maserati-a8-gcs-berlinetta-touring.html

BMW M1 Hommage Officially Revealed

2008-05-04T19:04:00.000-07:00

The BMW M1 Hommage, the M1, blew out the candles at the Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este this weekend. In honor of the car's thirtieth birthday, BMW rolled out the new BMW M1 Hommage, a concept/design study that pays tribute to the original M1 and shows what could be possible if BMW were to produce a new mid-engined sports car. Technical specifications have not yet been announced. There appears to be no interior, and BMW doesn't even bother mentioning specific powertrain possibilities. The M1 Hommage is strictly a design exercise meant to celebrate an icon.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/27/modern-retro-bmw-m1-homage-officially-revealed/

My Shell Ferrari Model Car Collection

2008-04-01T02:16:00.000-07:00

Lets enjoy my full set of Ferrari cars from SHELL.
Models on display consist of:
• Ferrari FXX –
• Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano –
• Ferrari F430 Challenge –
• Ferrari 250 GTO –
• Ferrari F40 –
• Ferrari Challenge Stradale –
• Ferrari 575 GTC
• Ferrari Yellow Enzo

Extra set are available and may sold separately. If interested, please leave comment. All in the box unopened.

Malaysia Shell Launches New Ferrari Model Cars

2008-03-02T18:29:00.001-08:00

Lets visit SHELL petrol stataion today to collect the new set of 7 Ferrari model cars.

To celebrate over 60 years of shared passion for performance by Shell and Ferrari, Shell today launched a new limited edition scale model (Scale: 1:38) collection of the highly popular model GT Ferraris with improved features.

The range had been launched in Singapore earlier on end of February.

This is the second and most ambitious of Shell’s Ferrari model car promotions. The first promotion in November 2006 saw about 280,000 of cars sold over a 12-week period.

The Ferrari model cars are designed as a collectable set of seven. Careful thought has been put into the selection of the models featured. The result is a mix of new and historic racing and road Ferrari GT cars.

Models represented include:

• Ferrari FXX – The most advanced GT car ever created at Maranello, the FXX is the flagship in the new Ferrari model car collection. This limited-edition GT car was created so that Ferrari’s most dedicated and passionate clients could become test drivers. Only 30 of this special prototype were ever produced.

• Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano – Ferrari’s stunning new all-aluminium Gran Turismo flagship model was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2006. The sporty 12-cylinder two-seater was voted ‘Car of the Year’ by several leading car magazines. It can reach a top speed of over 205mph/330kmph.

• Ferrari F430 Challenge – An intensive series of tests at Ferrari’s private track, Fiorano, honed the many talents of the F430 Challenge. As always, the transfer from Formula One is significant – particularly in the braking system and Formula One gearbox.

• Ferrari 250 GTO – This superb early 1960s berlinetta proved to be an excellent racing car. The 3.0-litre, V12 came first in its class at 24 Heures du Mans in 1962, securing its legendary status amongst racing enthusiasts. The 250 GTO has a maximum output of 290bhp at 7400rpm.

• Ferrari F40 – One of the fastest, most powerful legal street-cars in the world, the F40 was produced from 1987 to 1992. The 3.0-litre, V8 engine has 478bhp at 7000rpm. It can reach a top speed of 201mph/324 kmph. It raced at the 24 Heures du Mans and in the American IMSA championship.

• Ferrari Challenge Stradale – Ferrari used its experiences in the International Ferrari Challenge series to develop what is often described as a ‘racing car for road use’. Powered by a centrally-mounted V8 engine reaching 425 bhp at 8500rpm, it can reach a top speed of 186mph/300kmph.

• Ferrari 575 GTC – One of Ferrari’s most exciting competition cars, the 575 GTC is designed exclusively for Ferrari’s gentleman drivers and is raced across several different series. The all-new 12-cylinder engine can still push out 810bhp.

The Ferrari model cars are available from now all Shell stations. Every RM40 spent on Shell V-Power entitles you to purchase a Ferrari model car at RM5.90 each. Alternatively, spend RM40 on Shell Formula Petrol 98/95/92, Shell Diesel or 4-litres of Shell Helix Super and get a Ferrari model car at RM8.90 each.

These promotions are valid while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

BMW 135tii Production Version Spy Shots

2008-01-28T01:30:00.000-08:00

2010 Mercedes E-Class Spy Shots

2008-01-28T01:26:00.000-08:00

The next generation E-Class will make its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and sales will begin in early 2010. This latest spy shots came from the Arlanda International Airport.

Mercedes will abandon SBC in favour of conventional brakes, although they will boast features such as wet-weather disc wiping and wheel-selective cornering brake control. The 2009 E-Class will be powered by the usual V6- and V8-engines, plus a normally aspirated, 500-plus-bhp 6.3-litreV8 for the E63 AMG model.

Snowboarding in a Impreza WRX STi

2008-01-28T01:24:00.000-08:00

Proton Saga BLM (Spy Shot)

2008-01-14T23:59:00.000-08:00

Proton Saga BLM, another car by Malaysia brand, Proton. The Proton BLM will have a wheelbase of 2465mm, which is 70mm longer than the Proton Savvy’s because of the extended platform. The car is 4257mm long. Width has also been increased to 1680mm not inclusive of wing mirrors, compared to the Perodua Myvi’s 1665mm and the Viva’s 1475mm. Front and rear track is 1446mm, 26mm wider than the Savvy’s.

We also got to see the new 1.3 liter Campro engine with the IAFM module in the engine bay of the frame - in this car it was mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, but the driveshafts were not connected to the front wheels. The IAFM module is essentially a variable intake geometry system.

No official specs on the engine at the moment, but Proton managing director Syed Zainal himself noted that he had personally test driven the car and throttle response was quite spritely, unlike the lethargic feeling you get at low revs with the original Campro engine.

With all the leaked information, photos and spyshots of the Proton BLM all over the internet, how the new IAFM-equipped Campro engine drives is perhaps the car’s best guarded secret, and one of the most important things about the car.

Proton also aims to sell between 4,500 to 5,000 units of the new Proton BLM every month. The Proton BLM will be launched on the 18th of January 2007. 3,000 bookings for the car have been made since bookings opened on the 1st this month.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

2008-01-13T22:53:00.000-08:00

Mechanical
Lancer Ralliart is powered by the new 4B11 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC intercooled and turbocharged engine (also used in the Lancer Evolution) that develops an estimated 235 horsepower. The engine is mated to Mitsubishi’s efficient Twin Clutch-SST gearbox that helps enhance the sporty nature of the vehicle by allowing the driver to execute lightning-quick, silky-smooth, paddle-actuated shifts. The TC-SST transmission also operates in fully automatic modes for Normal and Sport driving conditions.

The Lancer Ralliart’s full-time 4WD driveline features Mitsubishi’s Active Center Differential (ACD). The ACD unit employs an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch center differential, vectoring drive torque to the front and rear according to different driving conditions to realize the best balance between steering response and traction characteristics on Tarmac, Gravel, or Snow surfaces.
Lancer Ralliart is also equipped with front helical limited slip differential and a rear differential mechanical limited slip differential.

Design
Elaborating on the basic sporty design and proportions of the Lancer, the Lancer Ralliart exterior is distinguished by its more aggressively styled front bumper design, rear bumper cover, dual outlet muffler and a lightweight aluminum, ducted hood that delivers cooling air to the turbocharger.

The interior design places greater emphasis on function and vehicle control. Lancer Ralliart is equipped with FAST key, Bluetooth® hands-free telephone interface, the same Twin Clutch-SST shifter used on Lancer Evolution, and easily accessible steering column mounted paddle shifters.

Available equipment and options to include: Recaro seats, HID headlights, 650-watt Rockford Fosgate 9-speaker audio system, Sirius satellite radio, power sunroof, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive navigation system with digital music server.

Audi R8 V12 TDI

2008-01-13T22:37:00.000-08:00

The V12 TDI is closely related to the engine in the Audi R10, the two-time Le Mans winner – so it catapults the Audi R8 into supercar terrain concerning performance too. It sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 4.2 seconds and its top speed is well over 300 km/h (186.41 mph). The peak torque, reached at only 1,750 rpm, paves the way for effortless acceleration that is unrivaled even at this level.

The new V12 TDI belongs to Audi’s family of V engines but has the ideal included angle for this engine type of 60 degrees between cylinder banks. Its highlights include the new chain drive layout that includes the two newly developed high-pressure pumps for the common rail injection system. Its sound is as thrilling as you’d expect in a sports car of this caliber. For all the subtle smoothness that typifies this design principle, the twelve-cylinder unit is full-bodied and equipped with energetic overtones that make no secret of its performance potential.

The Genes of the Winner
Thanks to their high performance and pulling power, all Audi TDI engines are ultra-dynamic sources of power. The brand has often enough demonstrated its sporty character in its production cars, especially the six- and eight-cylinder 3.0 TDI and 4.2 TDI. Audi has also been writing a new chapter in its success story on the racetrack since 2006. The diesel engine in the R10 sports prototype won its very first endurance race at Sebring, Florida, when it was pitted against an entire field of gasoline-engined challengers. But its most crucial victories were surely in 2006 and 2007 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, when it simply outclassed the international elite.

The V12 TDI race engine in the R10 produces over 650 hp from a displacement of 5.5 liters, giving it the potential for a top speed as high as 330 km/h (205.05 mph) depending on the gear ratios. Its power and sturdiness immediately impressed both fans and experts, who were impressed by its restrained noise level. Unusual for a race engine, this powerful Audi diesel makes barely more than a whisper.

Long traditions of motor racing and production technology complement each other at Audi. The FSI engine of the R10’s predecessor, the R8, captured five wins at Le Mans with a direct gasoline injection system. Audi is also looking to maximize the advantage by using the race-tested FSI principle in its production models. The latest examples of this are the V8 with high-revving concept in the RS 4 and the production version of the Audi R8.

Ronaldo vs. Bugatti

2008-01-13T22:09:00.000-08:00

2008 Mazda Furai

2008-01-13T22:04:00.000-08:00