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The Kia Optima K5 is launched in Malaysia, selling at RM143,888 on the road. It gives other D-segment competitors a run for their money with its comprehensive list of equipment and bold styling. Only one engine variant is available at this moment though, which is the 2.0litre Theta II MPI engine. Fret not! The power that this powerplant able to churn out 165bhp and 198Nm of torque at 4600rpm is more than its 2.0litre competitors like Teana, Accord and Camry! No doubt that this Optima K5 is a head turner. Daytime LED running lights, HID auto levelling headlights, flush 18-inch alloys, rear lip spoiler and blacked three-piece panoramic roof (all as standard) make the Optima K5 looks grand at day, stylish at night. inside, paddle shift, leather seats, dual-zone air-conditioner and cruise control are standard equipments for the Optima K5. Other items include reverse camera integrated to the rear-view mirror, push-start button, 8-way electronic controlled driver seat ...

Have you all read the recent analysis report in facebook? Volkswagen Passat selling cheap! Volkswagen Passat大优惠！ Volkswagen Passat 2.5L, 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year. It is for only RM65,825.00 !!! Inclusive of free scheduled maintenance for three years or 50,000 km. Provided you are in US. In Malaysia, it is RM245,000.00!!! FOUR TIMES the price in US! Say thanks to BN! LOL Volkswagen Passat 2.5L乃2012年度的汽车趋势。 价值只是RM 65，825.00！3年或5万公里免费定期维修！ 只要你住在美国。在马来西亚，您得付RM245，000.00！ ！价格是美国的四倍！谢谢国阵！哈哈 http:// syedsoutsidethebox.blogspot.com /2011/12/ xmas-sale-vw-cuts-price-of-pass at-25-to.html Just the Facts: Volkswagen on Thursday announced that it is cutting the price of the redesigned 2012 Passat by $7,180 versus the 2010 Passat, thus undercutting the base 2011 Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. The base 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L starts at $20,765, including a $770 destination charge, compared to $27,945 for the 2010 Passat. The top-of-the-line 2012 Volkswagen Passa...

After the debut of Kia Ray's gasoline version, Kia produced the Ray EV, which is a zero emission vehicle with a range up to 139km on a single charge. Although the Ray EV weighs 187kg more than its gasoline counterpart, it still able to produce adequate performance with a strong electric motor. 50kW and 167Nm of torque is available this time, about 77% increase in torque compared to gasoline version. This will ensure a strong takeoff from idle. Recharging time for the Ray EV is six hours if a 220V household supply is used. However, it only need 25 minutes in fast-charge mode for the 16.4 kWh lithium ion polymer battery pack. Like the Mitsubishi MiEV, Ray EV also comes with options while driving in 'D' (Drive) mode. 'E’ (‘eco’) mode optimizes the motor’s torque to achieve low battery consumption. ‘B’ (brake) mode is to maximize braking power while driving down hill and optimizes regenerative braking. Kia fitted the Ray EV with Virtual Engine Soun...

The amazing machine is officially described as "a design exercise to explore the future of Lexus design" but it could preview an upcoming large coupe to take on the Mercedes SL and BMW 6 Series.  Produced by Lexus' design studio Calty, which is based in Newport Beach, California, the 2+2 LF-LC features a dramatic long bonnet with cues from the LF-A supercar mixed with an even more aggressive front end from the LF-Gh concept, which previewed the new GS.  Lexus does have a gap in its model line-up for a sports coupe. The last time the luxury brand offered an upmarket coupe to rival the Mercedes SL was the SC430, which featured a folding metal roof and left the line-up back in 2008. Like the LF-LC, it was designed in California. Details are scarce at the moment – the  main image you see here was leaked from an American magazine – but you can expect a hybrid engine to power the new coupe and although Lexus has more important new models to l...

YouTube takes a look back at 2011 and lists down the most viewed videos for this year. 2011 is also a landmark year for YouTube as it surpassed the one trillion video playbacks mark. That’s more than twice as many stars as in the Milky Way, so among the millions of hours of videos which one is the most viewed in 2011? You’ll be surprised with the result. Most viewed YouTube videos globally (excluding videos from major music labels) Rebecca Black – Friday (OFFICIAL VIDEO) Ultimate Dog Tease Jack Sparrow (feat. Michael Bolton) Talking Twin Babies – PART 2 – OFFICIAL VIDEO Nyan Cat [original] Look At Me Now – Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes (Cover by @KarminMusic) The Creep (feat. Nicki Minaj & John Waters) Maria Aragon – Born This Way (Cover) by Lady Gaga The Force: Volkswagen Commercial Cat mom hugs baby kitten Most viewed YouTube channels globally (excluding channels from major music labels) machinima IGNentertainment RayWilliamJohnson expertvillage ...

Lenovo today announced a new addition to its family of tablets – the IdeaPad Tablet A1. The 7-inch (LED with 1024×600 pixel resolution) IdeaPad A1 runs Android 2.3 and features a magnesium alloy “roll-cage” that is designed to protect critical internal components. Other vital specs include a single-core 1Ghz Nvidia Tegra Cortex A8 processor with 512MB RAM and 16GB of on board storage. You also get a 3MP rear camera (VGA front), a micro SD card reader and Mini USB connector The A1 also features a “unique offline GPS navigation technology that allows direct satellite connection regardless of internet access”. We’re not sure how this is unique because virtually all devices can access GPS without the need for internet connectivity. You need connectivity to render the maps not to access GPS satellites but we’re not sure if that is what Lenovo means by this unique offline GPS navigation technology. The A1 is available in black or white and will go on sale in Malaysia in Jan...

Beratur Panjang Demi Wang Kertas Baharu Lebih kurang pukul 8 pagi. Ramainya orang Sanggup beratur panjang Barisan sehingga luar pagar BNM Eyriqazz sangkakan lepas tu legalah, bolehla singgah nak beli kan. Lebih kurang time lunch hour, 1pm+, suasana masih lagi tidak berubah : Barisan Masih Panjang. Ada yang mencuba nasib beratur dua kali. Ada yang dikantoikan Security BNM

credit gambar: Duit Kertas Malaysia Baru (yanmieonline) Jom tengok duit kertas Malaysia baru yang dilancarkan hari ini, 21 Disember 2011. Kali ini duit kertas Malaysia RM20 diperkenalkan semula. Duit kertas Malaysia baru yang lain adalah RM1, RM5, RM10, RM50 dan RM100. Tunggulah ya untuk pegang sendiri duit kertas Malaysia yang baru ya. Sementera tu tengoklah gambar ya.   Lagi gambar wang kertas baru RM20 Wang kertas baru dijangka diedarkan pada pertengahan tahun 2012. So untuk raya puasa nanti bolehlah gunakan wang kertas ini ya.

Astro has launched Malaysia's first free satellite television, NJOI, as part of its aspiration to make lifelong learning, information, entertainment, including sports, available to Malaysians for free. Its chief executive officer, Datuk Rohana Rozhan, said Astro would introduce NJOI in three phases. She said in the first phase, Astro would distribute 50,000 NJOI decoders and satellite dishes to recipients under the eKasih programme. "The second phase involves making the NJOI service available to all by the first quarter of 2012, where a customer can purchase the decoder and dish, install them and start to enjoy the services. "In the third phase, NJOI customers can choose to buy additional content at their own discretion, from a menu of product and services through a prepaid mechanism, which will be available by the middle of 2012," she said at the launch of NJOI here today. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak launched the NJOI. Also pre...

Google employees get Galaxy Nexus as X'mas gift!! Google employees are being treated to an early Christmas this year with each getting the very desirable Galaxy Nexus as a yuletide treat. As if the Galaxy Nexus is not special enough, the ones that are being handed out to Google employees feature a special back plate design sporting a range of icons as used in the Android OS. Google offices in London and Zurich are already abuzz with employees standing in line to collect their special Christmas edition Galaxy Nexuses. There’s no official word from Google if this giveaway is for its employees worldwide but there’s no reason to think otherwise. In any case, we’re certainly green with envy. The Galaxy Nexus is expected to arrive to Malaysia next year in time for the 2012 Chinese New Year (before January 23).

  While mobile device makers outdo each other with high end models, there’s always a market for mid-tier devices. There are people that won’t want to invest too much on a phone but yet requires smart phone features to stay connected. Lately we are seeing more Android phones with prices below RM1000 entering segments that once considered safe zone for featured phones. Just recently IMCC, a local retailer has announced 2 new Motorola Android devices below RM1000 mark – Motorola Fire and Motorola Fire XT. The Motorola Fire priced at RM699 is an entry-level Android smart phone with a full QWERTY keyboard. It runs on a Qualcomm 600MHz processor, 256MB of RAM and 512MB of ROM with storage expandable with microSD. Above the keyboard, the Fire has a capacitive 2.8″ TFT display which does a rather low 320×240 QVGA display. Although the specs are entry level, the Motorola Fire runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. At the back it has a 3.15MP camera and is powered with a 1420mAh batte...

LG and Prada has officially announced their 3rd installment of the LG Prada. The new device looks pretty sleek and probably is one of the better looking LG smart phones to date. On the exterior the LG Prada went with a minimalist look with slender 8.5mm profile and rounded edges towards the sides which looks pretty familiar, if you know what we mean.

This viral video from Hong Kong pokes fun at Apple fans standing in line to purchase the iPhone 4S. The video follows the same concept and treatment as a series of commercials that Samsung aired in the US that also poked fun at Apple fans standing in line for the iPhone 4S. The difference is where in the US commercial it is clear that Samsung was behind it with this one, the link is not as distinct. There’s no Samsung or Google branding except for the Galaxy Nexus being mentioned a number of times and the obvious attack on Apple with the mocking of the iPhone 4S and Siri. What’s interesting about this video is that it was shot at the same location where people actually stood in line to purchase the iPhone 4S. The location became infamous because the people standing in line created such a ruckus that the Hong Kong police had to come and disperse. But this is not the first time Samsung deployed viral videos to promote its mobile devices. Earlier this year, Samsung launched a vir...

The highly anticipated iPhone 4S was launched in Malaysia with the 3 big telcos offering iPhone 4S contract plans. While the plans offer all round bundles of text, sms and data, some people out there aren’t too keen with the contracted offers. With Apple Online Store also offering the iPhone 4S outright from RM2199, consumers now have the freedom to choose other plans that suit their needs. It is also worth pointing out that the Apple Store is selling the 32GB and 64GB versions at a lower price compared to the listed RRP from the telcos. Read on to find out other plan alternatives & ownership costs from DiGi, Maxis & even U Mobile. The Alternative Plans Click to enlarge For those that uses more data than making calls and SMS, you can opt for DiGi’s SmartPlan 48, 68 and 88 which is a mobile data oriented plan. Calls and SMS are charged separately as you go which is perfect if you hardly make much calls. For the extreme data users, SmartPlan 88 offers a whopping 5...

After plenty of spyshots and leaked brochures, finally Exora Bold and Prime made their debut officially. The highly anticipated Campro Charged Fuel Efficiency (CFE) engine, which we all refer as the turbocharged engine from Proton made its way to Exora Bold Premium and Prime. This is a great move by Proton to solve the underpower condition of current Exora and the engine can also be used for future, bigger Proton models. Take a look at its exterior. The Exora Bold & Prime both spotted a new grille, blacked-out headlights and front bumper, but the differences between the two variants are the chrome ring around the fog lights, gold-finished alloys in the Prime. I'm glad that the new bumper looks much better than the outgoing one which is dull and squarish. Rear has smoked taillights and new bumper design. New alloy rim is also nice to look at. Exora Bold Exora Prime Needless to say that the silver finishing looks much better than the wood finishing in the...

"S" stands for Super Smart and is at the top of the models, a letter only highest-end flagship phones will wear. Letter "R" is for Royal and phones named with this letter will be premium devices combining power, design and productivity. "W" as in Wonder" which will describe high-end phones. "M" as in Magical with mid-tier phones offering decent performance at affordable price. Young collection with letter "Y", with entry-level phones which have a huge advantage offered by their low price tags. Additionally, the Korean manufacturer will continue to use suffixes for its phones: "Plus" will stand for a refresh or upgrade of an existing mode while "Pro" will describe phones with a hardware QWERTY keyboard. The usage of "LTE" is pretty self-explanatory.

The Honda CR-Z is selling well in Malaysia and Honda Malaysia decided to add 3 new exciting colours: Storm Silver Metallic, Milano Red and Crystal Pearl Black in addition to the original Premium White Pearl for CR-Z. The new colours for Honda CR-Z, which is the first 3-door and six speed manual transmission hybrid, will arrive in early 2012. Honda Malaysia's initial target was to sell 100 units by the end of the year, however the number of booking exceeded their target by 200 units in only a month from launch. The RM115,000 CR-Z comes with 5-year battery warranty or 140,000km warranty, whichever comes first. Unfortunately, test drive unit of CR-Z is hard to find in Malaysia. Hope more CR-Z will be available in Malaysia so that more test drive units will be available for the public.

Mercedes SL, the timeless model from the German marque is getting a replacement model for its sixth generation. Unfortunately (fortunate for us!) the 2012 Mercedes SL has leaked into the Internet from some Mercedes-Benz's brochures. Spotted a sharp looking front end but with roundish-trapezoidal headlights, resemblance Myvi's I would say. The effect is the headlights does not looks compatible with the overall front, but not offensive. The side, especially the side vent contributed a sporty look and created a front moving motion design. The rear has hint of Mercedes CLS, especially the taillights. It does look a bit retro, but dull. The retro styling continues to the cabin, where it has retro-styled air-conditioning outlet like the SLK. Not much details has been released, but from the picture above we can see that it comes with AirScaft which blows warm air around the neck of the occupants.

As highlighted in 2012 Budgets , households who earn less than RM3,000 per months are eligible to claim for one-off cash assistance under “Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M)”. For those who are eligible, the registration will be opened until 10th January 2012 at various locations including schools. Registration form we be distributed via newspapers and also can be downloaded from Ministry of Finance website. An action will be taken against people who claim the one-off RM500 aid, but not qualify & submitting false information. Below are the eligibility criteria, Malaysian Citizen Gross household income of less than RM3,000 per month. Senior citizen who are more than 60 years old, stay alone & earn less than RM3,000 per month Those receiving aid from the Welfare Department under the e-Kasih were also eligible Definition of the household Head of family with dependant Father, mother or single with dependant Married children is considered separate household For more ...