imagine why proton can tag BLM with priced under 40K.its because proton didnt use their budget to RnD another new model.by changing a little to their Savvy, they can produce a new segment,different use n different target audience-A new SAGA..hence,they have 2 segment, compact hatchback n a compact sedan..i tought nissan also do as this.(with their Latio n Livina-correct me if im wrong)

at last,they can put their money to RnD other things.thats a good marketing strategy..

go Proton..

I disagree, Proton should just LIQUIDATE!

maybe there was something that we cant see that the others clearly notify…

about cutting RnD budget, that will teach u how to be more very detail and careful on ur work, focused on what has been planned and critical on every part purchased. thats how proton will sell the car at lower price. high RnD budget will reflect to the price also… just think more…

i may understand ur sadness of losing some advantages u got during TM reign. but, the new management gives u sumthing else rather than extra money for RnD rite? i mean, confident of the buyer, higher sales, BONUS…

Toyota is one of the company that promoting this activity widely..if im not mistaken, the avanza door outer and inner handle is carried over from kancil..please check..

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you actually make very valid points dude.. but i think proton’s R&D is more on working on new models.. their problem now is, their product range is not diversified enough.. also.. its totally unfair to expect proton to be able to do what toyota does today. toyota has so many models in their range from which to share parts to reduce cost and improve economies of scale.. but proton is working on that right now.. for a start.. all engines are campro today.. no more buying from mitsu.. persona shares many parts from gen2.. likewise saga and savvy has some parts sharing as well…

i dare say proton used to try and “re-invent” the wheel under TM.. but under DSZ, they are definitely more practical now.

ask that to urself before criticising him..

ok,maybe i dont know TM nor DSZ as much as u knew them..

but, from logical point of view, i think…

1. cut RnD budget..its already explained by Automotive_Critics n i can understand what he’s saying..kinda logical..why must RnD a thing thats already there rite? – just improve on the quality first and then if u want to build new things, go ahead..so, i dont think all the budget shud go into RnD for the time being..we really should not try to reinvent the wheels at this point..just make something more out of it..make it better..

2. TM keluarkan mpv n kereta sport..? – i seriously havent heard of this yet..
ok, even if he does..the most logical explanation i can think is..DSZ dont want proton to waste more on new products if its still cant achieve the quality the customers demands..its simply logical..
do u really want a proton mpv if its out yrs back with that cheap proton quality?
do u really want a sport car made by crappy proton back then?
i dont think so..so, wat DSZ is trying to do was improve more on all the existing models proton had first before trying on new car segments or projects..thats why we had the BLM saga..even the BLM saga quality is much much better than any of the models from TM’s era right? – ini belum lagi cerita pasal harga kereta ni..harga kereta compare dgn quality dan servis yg diberikan..

thats the least of what i can came out with la..i dunno the person..
but he DO make the proton hero rite now..

Prem3377 :
bro, u just read my mind..100% agreed…

[aku memang tak suka dengan syed zainal ni…aku start tak suka kat dia bila dia mengurangkan kos r n d…ni syarikat kereta bang..camne nak hidup kalau r n d tak berapa nak jalan…]
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Don’t be misunderstood..reducing the RND cost does not mean to halt the RND operation..white i understand from various publication is the RND cost reduced thru part carry over activity especially for small part..it is not necessary to design new part as the existing part still not outdated…from this a car maker can save the investment budget hence improve and sustain their financial liquidity..

Toyota is one of the company that promoting this activity widely..if im not mistaken, the avanza door outer and inner handle is carried over from kancil..please check..

Financial matters should be think as long term basis not as short term basis..as for proton, their responsibility is not only make and selling car but its contributions to people who are direct or directly connected with them. People want every company to be as long as their can as they earn money from them..pay housing loan and live peacefully..unless youre richman.

he knows how to create car which is suitable for the market and price them right…

proton actually dont need much..

yah like someone said the engine department…

proton just need three type of engines… one with the range frm 1.3 cc to 1.6 cc where it must have turbo charging or super charging capabilities..(so can challenge 1.8 engines)

then diesel engines..again starting from 1.6 to 2.0 with turbo charging…

next a 2.0 to 2.2 or 2.4 engine…all for cylinders….and tats it…

proton also dont have to waste much time or money on R&D since many of this engines are readily available from independent engine produces….

proton is already good in producing chassis and good handling…so mix and matching them to these engines are not hard and dont consume much time..so one car a year target can be achieved…

look at BMW..i mean not in term of luxury,quality or the rest..but how cost effective they are and how they mix and match engines and etc

the next step if proton to increase quality….proton actually has already come to age in assembly but the proton problem is the cut cost in important area..

the human interface parts,the parts we always touch,feel and use…

gear knobs,steering,buttons,switches,door knob and door panels plus da rest where people always touch and use..to improve this quality area it wont really cost much and people are always willing to pay rm 1000 to 2000 extra if its good..

we dont have to waste millions in R&D like Audi or renault does for its interior designs..we just have to look at them and learn..they are pioneering the technology but we dont need to for now..

and the final part of proton is safety and marketing!!!and the most important part!!

first proton atleast must have alot of these three/four letters abbreviation..abs,ebd,esp,tc,vvti,cps,vtec and things like tat..atleast give them as options so that people will be able to choose what they want to drive..a safer car or a cheaper car..

and next is marketing..proton is doing ok here…but improvement is always important…and proton marketing department is kinda creative with their promotion and all lately and its good..

bout cronies and vendor…that i dont know how to improve la

Relaku menunggu mu, 1000 tahun lama lagi,
Tapi benarkah hidup, aku akan selama ini, yeahhh,
Biar berputar, utara selatan,
Ku tak putus harapan, setia sedia…

p/s: if want comfort driving, get a driver to drive for u laa..then oni u can sleep in the car..now thats comfort…

November 12, 2008 @ 4:25 pm

Thank god he’s leaving…..if only u guys knew whats goin’ on inside the company, u’ll wish the same thing too!!!!! Damn too many hanky panky….even with “Haji” title cannot assure ur virtue
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haha imation.. i wish they all knew it too.. but the real problems is not about DSZ, i really had no problem with him. the problem is the people he brought in.. most of them are useless.. hold a high position but dumb. expecially people from pe****a… by the way, i guess i know which haji u talking about hahaha..

Years later after withdrawal from proton..again they sucking money through Honda in Alor Gajah..according to a friend relative, most of the employee are working inhumane there with no responsibility from management at all..quality is so-so because it is Honda..remind again..this is DRB in the actual picture..