The Malaysian Reserve reports that a local firm has approached Proton with a proposal to take over Proton’s stake in Lotus. The business daily did not mention which local firm this is – but whispers through the grapevines say this might be Naza.
Naza wants to build its own cars. It’s first attempt at it’s own car was the Naza Sutera, now known as the Naza Forza. For future models, Lotus could provide Naza with the necessary platform to build its car on – the Versatile Vehicle Architecture. Also, as successful distributors of most of the supercar brands here in Malaysia, it could also take over the marketing of Lotus sports cars in this country.
Of course, we don’t actually know for sure if it is Naza, or if there is such a thing at all, so let’s wait and see if The Malaysian Reserves is right about this.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments mostly express disappointment and concern over the potential sale of Lotus, with many emphasizing its importance to Proton’s brand and technological development. Some skeptics consider it a mere rumor, while others believe Proton’s management should retain Lotus to leverage its heritage and innovation. A few comments suggest that Naza or other local firms might not be suitable owners, fearing loss of Lotus’s identity and value. There are also discussions about the impact on Malaysia’s economy and trade balance, with some arguing that Proton’s contribution is small compared to the overall economy. Overall, sentiments are predominantly negative, emphasizing the importance of Lotus to Malaysia’s automotive industry and cautioning against losing such a valuable asset.