Both Lotus and it’s parent company Proton have been flourishing in the Australian market lately. Lotus was rated at the fastest growing brand in Australia, with a 450% increase in sales volume over the same first three months of the year period in 2006. Proton was the fifth largest growing marque, with sales increasing 54% over the same time last year.
Proton Cars Australia managing director John Startari said the sales boom was thanks to new models like the Proton Satria Neo (recently made AMRS race series safety car) and a more reliable supply of the Proton Jumbuck (Proton Arena).
Korean cars have not enjoyed the same luck in Australia, with Hyundai and Kia sales dropped 18 and 11.58 percent respectively.
UPDATE: It looks like flourishing is not really the word to be used in this post. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries of Australia’s website, Proton’s 54% sales jump was from 400 cars to 616 cars.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the blog post about Proton's sales increase in Australia are mostly skeptical, with many questioning the significance of a 54% increase given the low absolute numbers (around 400-600 cars annually). Some commenters highlight that Proton's sales still lag behind major brands like Toyota and Honda in Australia, viewing the percentage rise as possibly misleading or insignificant in real terms. Others criticize Proton’s quality and market positioning, claiming the figures may be inflated for promotional purposes. There are also discussions about Malaysia's car industry, tariffs, and the impact of Proton on the national economy. Overall, sentiments range from cautious optimism to outright skepticism regarding the true market performance of Proton cars in Australia.