Proton Holding Bhd and the largest car maker in Europe , Volkswagen AG

According to a report by The Edge, talks between the automaker Proton Holding Bhd and the largest carmaker in Europe , Volkswagen AG - Volkswagen and reputed manufacturer Van parts --- that began last year have not yet been pushing through by the Malaysian government hopes.The newspaper reported that officials from Proton and Volkswagen have met several times , but no concrete agreement has been developed . The newspaper also said that the talks were not going well and it seems that the German automaker a little "cold" and has seemed less busy lately ." This delay could reveal some doubts : The newspaper also a source familiar with the situation quoted as saying . " The Malaysian government is under pressure to , as an important announce details of the partnership loss- proton , which has lost its status - . Selling automaker Perodua rival countries , the Government believes that the new partnership with Proton Volkswagen is the help to recover.Last week, Proton announced its third consecutive quarter of losses attributed it to increased competition and sluggish sales . The company earned a net loss of GTA 281 450 000 for the third quarter of the year compared to a net profit, he did a year ago for $ 86,510,000 GTA.Second Finance Minister Nor Mohamed Yakcop said the government is an announcement on the strategic partner for Proton release this month . No one knows whether it would be even Volkswagen or any other company . However, according to the newspaper The Edge " If this schedule is strictly adhered to , according to some sources, General Motors , the largest automaker in the world , the partner of choice for proton could be . "The main proton has entered a partnership with a foreign manufacturer destination to a further decline expected its market share as competition heats prevent . It should be noted that when the news of a possible partnership with Volkswagen fled actions Proton has increased, but under the new partnership has not been confirmed Proton shares fell to .Apart from Volkswagen proton has also been in talks with GM and PSA Peugeot Citroen in France and about three Malaysian automotive companies are interested in the purchase of shares of the Company expressed . It should be noted that the Malaysian government has kept 59 percent of the proton , including a 43 % stake from Khazanah Nasional , the investment arm of the government.To learn more about your Volkswagen parts needs like Volkswagen Van parts , visit your trusted online source.Growing up with three brothers , Natalie Anderson became exposed early to the world of the automobile. The 29 -year-old account manager dreams of his own car high-end collection.

Perodua get the next model of aluminum engine

Perodua is planning to introduce an aluminium engine in its next modelDaihatsu Mira eg Perodua


Perodua is planning to introduce an aluminium engine in its next model (Daihatsu Mira e:S pictured), which is due in the third quarter of next year, Bernama reports. The motor would be produced at its new RM1.3 billion facility, located next to its existing Sungai Choh, Rawang plant" We will change our aluminum engine iron to further improve the internal combustion engine , " CEO Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh told reporters recently to revive the unit Contest awards ceremony yesterday.In addition to saving fuel, switching to an aluminum engine , the production costs are expected to decline , he said. The automaker wants to cut costs by 20 to 30 % come 2015. The new plant of 65,000 square meters is expected to begin operations in October 2014 and is able to add 100,000 units of annual production capacity Perodua .The " next model " mentioned here is probably the replacement for the Perodua Viva , which . Since 2007, his successor will be the ' cheapest car in the country , and could be based on the Daihatsu Mira e: S (Japan ) or its Daihatsu Ayla (Indonesia) derivative .

KF - VE and 1KR -FES , or 997 cc D26F - 1KR - DE (unlike 1KR known : motor may question the Neo Topaz of 52 hp and 60 Nm KF - VE transverse three-cylinder 658 cc NA mill Mira and is used FE - such as the Toyota used , as shown at right ), which has 66 hp and 87 Nm of Ayla . Both units are equipped with aluminum engine blocks , such as cast iron - Block E Series devices (EF 660 cc , 850 cc and 1.0-liter EJ ED ) counter.Perodua have previously hinted that the new car offers very good fuel economy, and the KF -VE only advertises that its biggest selling point - according to the numbers on the JC08 test cycle mode is 30 km per liter .Already in 2010 , the automaker said it had developed plans for a new generation of eco- mill with the help of Daihatsu , and objectives for the mill would be a 660 cc engine and a turbocharged two-cylinder configuration in line , complete with direct injection . The lump of charging would be good for 63 hp and 100 Nm , but it has been no word on this front since then.In Japan, the Topaz Neo KF three dish is also in Turbo form , the KF- DET offers 64 hp and 103 Nm - the engine was the previous incarnation of Mira , which is suitable for the Viva was found here . And ' unlikely that we will have all along the way turbo for this market, the price that leaves us with the KF -VE and D26F - 1KR - DE . What will we see ? Speculation continues.