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 express concern that Proton should keep Lotus to maintain credibility and technical edge, fearing its sale to Naza or others would weaken the brand. Some hope it remains independent and criticize previous ownership or re-badging strategies. Others dismiss the rumor as unlikely, emphasizing Lotus's valuable heritage and technological contributions. Overall, there’s skepticism and a strong desire for Proton to retain Lotus’s identity, seeing it as vital for Malaysia’s automotive progress.