Happy Merdeka day! the 49th Independence day

Wish you all a happy Merdeka day! Malaysia Boleh! Merdeka, Merdeka, Merdeka....

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Petronas Twin Towers 31st AUG 1999

Mitsubishi Motors launches Lancer Evolution IX MR (GSR/RS) and Lancer Evolution Wagon MR (GT/GT-A)

Tokyo, August 29, 2006 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced that the Lancer Evolution IX MR high-performance 4WD sports sedan (GSR/RS) and the Lancer Evolution Wagon MR high-performance 4WD sports wagon (GT/GT-A) go on sale at affiliated dealerships throughout Japan on August 29, 2006. The MR designation is an abbreviation for Mitsubishi Racing, and is restricted to the most prominent sports model in Mitsubishi's line-up. The new models are the second group of MR models released by MMC; the first being the Lancer Evolution VIII MR launched in February 2004. Tax inclusive prices range from 2,856,000yen to 3,622,500yen for Lancer Evolution IX MR (GSR/RS), and from 3,412,500yen to 3,486,000yen for Lancer Evolution Wagon MR (GT/GT-A).



The new models mark the 14th iteration of the series that began with the Lancer Evolution in October 1992. The sedan and station wagon are third-generation compilation models and are designed with a focus on on-road sports driving. They will also be the last models to use the famed 4G63 2L DOHC intercooled turbo engine. The current engine incorporates new improvements to the turbocharger and other areas to enhance response, teamed with Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers used on earlier models to produce a package that includes tuning to lower the ride height. The Super AYC*1 control system is also tuned to give a sportier feeling, achieving superb handling performance that is particularly faithful to driver input in on-road sports driving. This advances the all-wheel-control (AWC) concept, delivering intuitive steering combined with outstanding stability. Click here to continue.... Source

Enjoys!

Raymond Tan on The Edge Newspaper

The Star



Look at the photo above, (From left: BMW Group Malaysia Sdn Bhd product manager Raymond Tan, sales & marketing director Michael Lerch and Schlimme at the unveiling in Cyberjaya) Raymond Tan is on today's The Edge Newspaper. Wah! you Look very smart man. Like a MIB... Congratulation! (Read the full news: Click on the above title)

AMD v. Intel : AMD Wins Dual-core Duel

AMD Challenges Intel to a Dual-Core Duel

Top 10 Reasons: Intel did not participate in the Dual-Core Duel

10. Tried to follow their own roadmap to get to the duel

9. Decided to take the "front-side bus" to the duel; got stuck in a bottleneck

8. The "Intel Inside" stickers they used to package the cores together keep melting

7. Too busy rearranging the deck chairs on the Itanic

6. "Hey, we don't expect anyone to actually use these things!"

5. Didn't want to compete when they realized that the duel would involve actual "rules" of fair competition

4. They couldn't get a permit from the fire department to emit that much heat

3. No systems available yet -- protective clothing used by manufacturers only safe for up to 149 watts

2. Dell told them they weren't allowed to participate

And the number one reason Intel didn't accept the dual-core duel:

1. Moore' Law has been replaced by "Paul's Paradox": the number of canceled products per year at Intel will double every year after the introduction of the AMD Opteron processor.

http://multicore.amd.com/en/

Will Intel accept the challenge?
Find Out Who The Winner Is

Find out more:
PC world: The 100 best product of the year

New Method to advertise a car - Mitsubishi "i"

Happy Summer Holiday!

Starting from today I am on holiday. Will be backed from 21st of Aug (Monday). Here is a photo to share with you, I took it on last Saturday (5th of Aug) during Fireworks Festival at Okazaki city. Enjoys.


Also, I learned that, sitting inside my Outlander to watch the Firework is great, the tailgate is short enough and didn't blocked my view. My wife just took a photo of me below, it is fun. Actually the Fireworks duration was about 2 hours, I was a bit tired to watch it without a chair. Surprisingly the height is just nice and space is roomy enough to sit for 3 person at the back. Thanks to Mitsubishi Outlander designer you have done a good job!

Congratulations to Mitsubishi "i", 「日本マイカー・ベスト・チョイス賞」 won Japan MyCar Best Choice Awards of year 2006

日本ＭＢＣ賞２００６グランドチャンピオンカーは三菱ｉ（アイ）が受賞！
Mitsubishi "i" was awarded as Japan MyCar Best Choice Grand Champion of Year 2006.
(MBC: Mycar Best Choice)

オートギャラリー東京２００６会場にて、「日本ＭＢＣ賞」の各カテゴリーの受賞が発表された。 　日本ＭＢＣ賞とは、「日本マイカー・ベスト・チョイス賞」の略。複数の自動車情報誌などで"その年のベストカーは何か"について読者投票を実施し、投票結果で上位に入ったクルマの中から、日本ＭＢＣ賞選考委員（モータージャーナリストなどで構成）がグランドチャンピオンカーを選ぶというものだ。 　今回グランドチャンピオンカーに輝いたのは、三菱自動車の「ｉ」。そして審査員特別賞としてトヨタの「エスティマハイブリッド」が選ばれている。 　自動車雑誌の読者およびモータージャーナリストの支持が最も高かったこの２車種は、期間中オートギャラリー会場に展示されている。 　会場では、ｉとエスティマハイブリッドのカスタムカーも多数出展されているので、ノーマル時の形と見比べて楽しめる。 　また日本ＭＢＣ賞の入賞車などの詳細は後日記事にします。 (Sorry only in Japanese)

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Congratulation to Mitsubishi!
This Award is very important to Automaker in Japan, especially for Mitsubishi Motors. Mitsubishi's models had not been awarded any Japan MBC Awards since 1996, below are the MBC winners from the first in 1986 til now. (Already 21 years old)



Mitsubishi "Galant" was the last model awarded MBC awards in the year of 1996, after waiting for 10 years the Grand Champion was came back to Mitsubishi. Besides that, Mitsubishi Outlander also was awarded as champion in the group of "Best Compact SUV" this year. The photo below is showing the MBC trophies.


Just hope that Mitsubishi Motors will continue producing more and more good styling, safety, value for money and good performance cars for now on. I hope it's a begining of Mitsubishi or reborn and not the end of story, Good luck!!

Top Gear - Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG

By looking at the exterior of the car (G55), its doesn't look great or stylist and its rather looks a bit old fashion. So, what so special about it? Why so many people crazy about it?

Let's find out more on Top Gear TV show. WATCH!!
Youtube



Amazing isn't it?
More video 1
More video 2

McLaren F1 Vs Mercedes-Benz road cars video

How fast is a F1 racer compare to normal road cars?
Youtube



Watch this video you will find the answer! Enjoy.

New Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007

Why the S-Class cost so much? Find out more about it by watching this video. (From Top Gear)

YouTube


Enjoy the video!
Auto S-class 2007 video
Promotion video Youtube 1
Protmotion video Youtube 2
Protmotion video Youtube 3
History of S-class 2005 by Top Gear Youtube
History of S-class Racing

Gasoline (Petrol) price up 10 yen in a day at Japan

Yesterday morning, I was surprised to know the Regular Gasoline price has gone up 10 yen per liter in August. (RM0.30) Normally, its went up by 1 yen or 2 yen per month and I didn't expect that much. I remember in July, the gasoline price was about 130 yen per liter but today its became 140 yen per liter.

When is the end??? Hopefully the price will not increased until 160 yen by next month.

The World's Biggest Auto Markets

China has leapfrogged over Japan to become the world's second largest auto market after the U.S. - and it will more than double by 2015.

July 31, 2006 news from Businessweek.
Source

The World's Best Brands

Best Global Brands
How the BusinessWeek/Interbrand Top 100 companies are using their brands to fuel expansion.

Here is the result from BusinessWeek research:

Top 10:
1) Coca-Cola
2) Microsoft
3) IBM
4) GE
5) Intel
6) Nokia
7) Toyota
8) Disney
9) McDonald's
10) Mercedes-Benz
Read all brands

For Automotive:
Toyota is rated no. 7, Mercedes-Benz no. 10, BMW no. 15, Honda no. 19, Ford no. 30, Volkswagen no. 56, Audi no. 74, Hyundai no. 75, Porsche no. 80, Nissan no. 90, and Lexus no. 92

Additionally for ladies:
Lious Vuitton is rated no. 17, Cucci no. 46, Chanel n. 61, Rolex no. 72, Hermes no. 81, Cartier no. 81, Bulgari no. 95, Prada no. 96 and Amarni no. 97.

Best Magician in the World: Daniel Chesterfield??

Everything he does is amazing WOW!!! Watch is Magic.....don't miss it!

Not David Copperfield but is named Daniel Chesterfield

The Magic of Daniel Chesterfield