Volvobrick Supersonic July 17, 2018 Share July 17, 2018 I would suggest to Madhatter to go for new energy vehicles. Given Malaysia is in the tropics with plenty of hot sunshine, harness this free energy and put them into heated compressed cylinders to power his new Nasional Kar. ie his new national cars running on hot air! ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic July 17, 2018 Share July 17, 2018 He only want a government OWN brand like Proton used to be, not those private own brand in the country.You reminded me of UMW, although it's not a Malaysian car brand, it assembles Toyota cars in Malaysia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WangWang888 5th Gear July 17, 2018 Share July 17, 2018 (edited) Why not just start a bakery with car designs... Since he had bakery before https://www.google.com.sg/amp/www.asiaone.com/food/mahathirs-bakery-and-bistro-chain-loaf-closes-after-12-years-business%3famp?espv=1 Edited July 17, 2018 by WangWang888 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heman75 Supercharged July 17, 2018 Share July 17, 2018 the last item in his bucket list before he........ ? If one day SG decided to produce a SG national car, I think this lao ma will... our national car will have a merlion logo ... cool right? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sci10213 3rd Gear July 18, 2018 Share July 18, 2018 (edited) If he is so super keen/patriotic, why not he set up his own company in Malaysia to manufacture car? No funds? Then go for crowdfunding loh. What's the point of sulking & grumbling no supporters for this national car scheme... Just Do It! Edited July 18, 2018 by Sci10213 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava 5th Gear July 19, 2018 Share July 19, 2018 a businessman with a bit of sense will not buy in his idea of having another national car program. 1. is a long process to establish a car brand 2. technology is not going to develop overnight and is the accumulation for years 3. does Malaysia has the talents to do the jobs 4. do they have any talented engineer? I think most of them are "near engine" 5. when ppl get richer, car become part of their status, they will go for establish brand 6. where is his major market for his 2nd national car? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator July 19, 2018 Share July 19, 2018 the old man just want his last wish to be fulfilled lah, just re-open the old factory and use the proton saga blueprint and manual to make another proton car lah, keep the CAPEX as low as possible cos it is for show only Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged July 19, 2018 Share July 19, 2018 (edited) before he........ ? our national car will have a merlion logo ... cool right? why mfg car when producing COE is better than Bit Coin? Anyway, singapore does have a boutique car industry https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/motoring/singapores-first-supercar-unveiled-at-geneva-motor-show Edited July 19, 2018 by Sdf4786k 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic July 19, 2018 Author Share July 19, 2018 the old man just want his last wish to be fulfilled lah, just re-open the old factory and use the proton saga blueprint and manual to make another proton car lah, keep the CAPEX as low as possible cos it is for show only To be fair, Proton does have some achievements lah It existed since 1985 It produced crap cars then Fast forward to 2018 It still produces crap cars Consistency is in the company’s DNA Now, surely that’s gotta count for something.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic July 19, 2018 Share July 19, 2018 I hope Malaysia accepts his idea. is a great idea for them... :)hehehehe...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyke Supercharged July 19, 2018 Share July 19, 2018 Creator of 1st multi-$million-losing failure asking pple to support the creation of 2nd one? Yeah, seems legit... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged July 19, 2018 Share July 19, 2018 (edited) To be fair, Proton does have some achievements lah It existed since 1985 It produced crap cars then Fast forward to 2018 It still produces crap cars Consistency is in the company’s DNA Now, surely that’s gotta count for something.... I hate to say this, but even crap is useful if you harness it the right way, which the malaysian was too weak to think about it. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/business/article/2103308/why-malaysias-national-car-499pc-owned-chinese-driving-election From a Proton Lotus perspective, it could have developed into a Jag XE platform given the right direction and know how. The problem then is the "don't know how" Edited July 19, 2018 by Sdf4786k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbreakid 6th Gear July 19, 2018 Share July 19, 2018 I always like to compare Proton with Hyundai. In the 90s, these two makes have same progress and proton had an edge over Hyundai. I then considered Proton a better build car than Hyundai after side by side comparison. Late 90s, I see that Hyundai is picking up, with new design, improvement in build, though still using engines with Mitsubishi DNA. Post 90s, things are pretty much a consistent progress and improvement for Hyundai, and their range started expanding. And till date, Hyundai is one of the biggest and modern manufacturers. Proton? Still stuck with those same range. Still enploying rebadged other makes technic. For over nearly over 30 years, even with their government assistance financially, what break through they have? They are still the same. Dr M shouldn't be disappointed with their national car project, he should be disappointed with the mindset of the people running Proton. If proton hasn't been sold to Geely, give them another 30 years, they are still the same. In short, it's in the mindset. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistergoh 2nd Gear July 19, 2018 Share July 19, 2018 what is with his fetish on having a national car? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic July 19, 2018 Author Share July 19, 2018 what is with his fetish on having a national car?ATM for cronies & friends Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic July 19, 2018 Share July 19, 2018 I always like to compare Proton with Hyundai. In the 90s, these two makes have same progress and proton had an edge over Hyundai. I then considered Proton a better build car than Hyundai after side by side comparison. Late 90s, I see that Hyundai is picking up, with new design, improvement in build, though still using engines with Mitsubishi DNA. Post 90s, things are pretty much a consistent progress and improvement for Hyundai, and their range started expanding. And till date, Hyundai is one of the biggest and modern manufacturers. Proton? Still stuck with those same range. Still enploying rebadged other makes technic. For over nearly over 30 years, even with their government assistance financially, what break through they have? They are still the same. Dr M shouldn't be disappointed with their national car project, he should be disappointed with the mindset of the people running Proton. If proton hasn't been sold to Geely, give them another 30 years, they are still the same. In short, it's in the mindset. Probably he needs to find some Ang Mos to head his new company. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xers007 Supercharged July 19, 2018 Share July 19, 2018 Havent dig enough from the 1st company lah. Want to start the 2nd to dig more loh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contipro 5th Gear July 19, 2018 Share July 19, 2018 I always like to compare Proton with Hyundai. In the 90s, these two makes have same progress and proton had an edge over Hyundai. I then considered Proton a better build car than Hyundai after side by side comparison. Late 90s, I see that Hyundai is picking up, with new design, improvement in build, though still using engines with Mitsubishi DNA. Post 90s, things are pretty much a consistent progress and improvement for Hyundai, and their range started expanding. And till date, Hyundai is one of the biggest and modern manufacturers. Proton? Still stuck with those same range. Still enploying rebadged other makes technic. For over nearly over 30 years, even with their government assistance financially, what break through they have? They are still the same. Dr M shouldn't be disappointed with their national car project, he should be disappointed with the mindset of the people running Proton. If proton hasn't been sold to Geely, give them another 30 years, they are still the same. In short, it's in the mindset. I share the same thot as you.. is the mind set of people.. one work hard looking for improvement, another waiting money drop from sky (government)... ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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