Volkswagen to Build Cars in Malaysia, will Start with the Passat from 2011

The Volkswagen Group on Tuesday signed an agreement with Malaysia's DRB Hicom auto group for local vehicle assembly as the Wolfsburg-based automaker seeks to expand its operations in Southeast Asia under the Strategy 2018 growth program. The announcement came after VW abandoned alliance talks with Malaysian state-owned carmaker Proton earlier this year for undisclosed reasons.

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Lotus CEO Says Concept City Car will Enter Production in "October 2013"

It appears that Aston Martin won't be the only British sports car maker to have a controversial small city car in its range. Lotus chief executive Dany Bahar told Car magazine that the Concept City Car, which was previewed at the recent Paris Motor Show alongside five sports car studies, has been approved for production. The comapny's CEO said the car will be manufactured in cooperation with Lotus parent company Proton and an undisclosed third party.

"Our city car has been confirmed and will be launched in October 2013," Mr. Bahar told the British magazine. "We are doing this together with Proton and another OEM [original equipment manufacturer, or car maker]. We will build three versions: one for the Asian market, one for Europe and a sportier one."

The Lotus flavored Concept City Car is based on one of the three Giugiaro-penned Proton EMAS design studies, which were first shown in Geneva earlier this year.

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Spesifikasi Proton Savvy 1.2AMT

Created to roaming the streets
A clear line, maneuvers well in the corners. Proton Savvy is understood in the fulfillment of your desire. With design and technology of Lotus you'll feel confident in driving.

To know the advantages Savvy adabaiknya we dig deeper about the engine or engines of this Savvy. You'll find a vehicle engine that can take you wherever you want. While you are on a highway or road in a city that is more narrow, you drive akana satisfied with Savvy.

Of course, there are also advantages other Savvy. Savvy born with the power of the car body which is very unusual. Proton Savvy is a sturdy vehicle. Whatever shape your journey, you will feel safe with driving with Savvy.
Let's seize your luck and berkendaralah and Proton Savvy. With the Proton Savvy adventure is not difficult.

Subject to the power!
With the strength of body 17.000 n / mm, the Proton Savvy is a sturdy vehicle of its kind two-fold. Conflict can not only withstand, but also very perfect in protecting the user's vehicle. Where else you'll get security like this, imagine you are driving a vehicle as strong as a fortress.

Interior - Eksterior

Cup holders and a pocket door
Med Floor
Analog Meters
Cup holders and a pocket door
3 Spoke Wheel Steerign
Med floor
Cup holders and door pockets
Analog Meter
Power door locks
Fabric seat material
Both holder and a pocket door
3 Spoke steering wheel spring
Small Rear Spoiler

Engine
Machine Type / Type: 4 Cylinder 16 Valve D4F
Cylinder Capacity: 1149 cc
Maximum Power: 74/5500 hp / rpm
Maximum torque: N / A
Compression Comparison: N / A
Combustion System: Multipoint Fuel Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: - -
Transmission
Clutch: N / A
Transmission type: 5 Speed Manual
Steering System: Hydraulic Power Steering Type
Feet
Frame Type: N / A
Suspension Front: Mac Pherson Strut with Coil Spring and Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Rear: Torsion Beam Axle
Brakes Front: ventilated discs Brake
Rear Brake: Drum Brake
Rim: Alloy Wheel 14
Tire Size: 165/60 R14

Proton to come to India

India's Hero group is in the final stages of talks with Malaysian car maker "Proton" to make small cars in India. It is said that officials from Proton, Malaysia have already visited India and the car is being tested in Indian roads. Proton sales has been hit by recent auto market slump in other countries where the car is already being sold.