We may see electric versions of the Proton Savvy, Proton GEN2 and even a possible Proton MPV very soon, as evident from this recent revelation. They won’t be Proton-badged though - the world will know them as Detroit Electric cars. The Detroit Electric was an electric car produced by the Anderson Electric Car Company [...]
→ Click to read the complete story Thai Summit Autoparts Industry’s executive vice president Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said in Bangkok today that although Thailand and Malaysia took different routes to develop their automotive industry, both were successful in their own ways.
He also added that the Malaysian government should continue supporting Proton as it had become crucial to the backbone of various [...]
Proton’s managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir said that Proton prefers a foreign partner rather than a local one, as an established foreign automaker provided more value in terms of technology, marketing and other areas. However a partnership would most likely only happen when Proton becomes stronger and the time is [...]
→ Click to read the complete story India’s The Economic Times reveals that Proton has finalised its India plans and is set to enter the Indian market initially with a 3 model line-up comprising of the Proton Savvy 1.2 liter, the Proton Saga 1.3 liter and the Proton Persona 1.6 liter.
They will be introduced in phases with the first to hit [...]
According to BKK Autos, Proton and its Thai distributor Phranakorn Auto Sales Co. Ltd has raised its Thai sales target for 2008 from 2,000 units to 5,000 units, based on a surprising Q1 2008 total sales of 1,500 units.
The majority of Proton sales in Thailand comprise of the Proton Savvy, which accounts for half [...]
A few stories that have appeared in the press recently gives an impression of an uncertain future for Proton, especially its management. First we learn that Proton’s current managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir contract is expiring at the end of this year, and talks to renew that contract have not [...]
→ Click to read the complete story Proton’s Iranian distributor Zagross Khodro is currently selling 17,000 units of Proton cars in Iran annually, but intends to hit 30,000 annual sales by next year, with a target of 100,000 Proton cars annually five years later by 2013.
“There are about 10 million car owners in Iran in the low-end market today and when [...]
Transport Minister Datuk Ong Tee Keat says owners of locally-made cars without rear seatbelts will soon be able to get them installed for free, if a deal with local car manufacturers goes through. A Memorandum of Understanding between the parties involved is expected to be signed in the next few days.
“I wanted original manufacturers [...]
See rest of upcoming Chery MPV spyshots
Ever since initial sketches of the Proton MPV was revealed by Buletin Utama TV3, there have been readers who have noticed similarities with a disguised next generation Chery MPV that has been spotted and captured on camera in Europe. It’s only natural to start speculating. Let’s take it [...]
Sketches of the front and rear three quarter views of the upcoming 2009 Proton MPV have been revealed on the Buletin Utama segment on TV3 last night, revealing a front bumper design that is reminiscent of the second generation Proton Saga.
Other design details that are revealed include a swage line on the side [...]
