Tun Mahathir saddened by Proton-Geely agreement
Former Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has shared his thoughts relating to the recent Proton-Geely deal in a posting on his personal blog. Describing Proton as his “child,” he stated that …
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Vehicle warranty void with third-party mods – Perodua
In response to inquiries from customers on vehicle modification, Perodua has released an official statement to provide some clarity on the issue. According to Perodua Sales managing director Datuk Dr Zahari Husin, …
Zhejiang Geely – a brief insight into Proton’s FSP
At the announcement of the Proton-Geely deal, officials from Zhejiang Geely were present to provide the media with a little insight into the company’s background. Here's a bit of trivia to start: …
Engine downsizing trend to end soon – VW CEO Diess
For a while now, engine downsizing appeared to be the way forward, particularly towards meeting emissions regulations. However, it is a trend that has peaked, according to Volkswagen brand chief Herbert Diess. …
Diesel no longer dominant choice in Europe – report
Europe used to be a stronghold for diesel vehicles, where it accounted for half of all cars sold until April last year. Last month, however, that proportion dropped to 46%. "While there …
PSA Groupe in talks to build Aisin gearboxes in France
French automaker group, PSA Groupe is in talks with transmission manufacturer Aisin for the building of transmissions at one of its own plants in France, according to a Reuters report. With Peugeot's …
Proton-Geely FSP bidding process, criteria in detail
Now that the Proton-Geely deal has been confirmed, DRB-Hicom took some time after the signing ceremony to explain the bidding process involved in the selection of a foreign strategic partner (FSP) for …
Mercedes-AMG GLA45 4Matic facelift makes its Malaysian debut – 375 hp and 475 Nm, RM408,888
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4Matic facelift, the range-topping X156 making its local debut alongside the GLA 200 and GLA 250 facelift variants earlier today. The facelifts replace the …
X156 Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift launched in Malaysia – GLA200 for RM240k, GLA250 4Matic at RM270k
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift in the country. As before, two non-AMG variants of the premium compact SUV are available here, a GLA 200 and a GLA 250 4 …
BMW 8 Series concept images leaked ahead of debut
Coupe lovers (or car lovers in general - show me someone in the right mind who doesn't love two-door cars) who have been salivating at the thought of a new BMW 8 …
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Proton to receive RM1.1 billion as R&D reimbursement
During a Q&A session after the signing of the Geely-Proton deal, second finance minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has said the government will reimburse Proton RM1.1 billion for the amount it …
Proton SUV gets rendered based on Geely Boyue
. It was recently revealed that Proton would be given access to the Geely Boyue SUV platform, as part of its deal with the Chinese automaker. This will see the development of …
Duke Highway Phase 2 – Tun Razak Link now open
The Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (Duke) Phase 2 is now open to traffic. The RM1.18 billion Duke Phase 2 project consists of the seven km Sri Damansara Link and the nine km Tun …
Harley-Davidson to build Thailand assembly plant
As part of its plan to increase global sales growth, Harley-Davidson (H-D) is building an assembly plant in Thailand. Expected to come online in 2018, the H-D plant will assemble CKD motorcycles …
Proton-Geely FSP: what Proton offers & what it needs
During the signing ceremony of the Proton-Geely deal, the national carmaker also took the time to list out what it can offer in the partnership. Proton said that with its long-established presence …
Geely: Proton R&D to be a global centre of excellence
Geely isn’t taking things lightly when it comes to elevating Proton as a carmaker, and has revealed it will develop Proton’s R&D to become one of its global centre of excellence. The …
Proton-Geely FSP: Shah Alam operations to relocate to Tg Malim – 250-acre land to be transferred to DRB
During a Q&A session following the signing of the Geely-Proton FSP deal, it has been revealed that Proton will fully relocate its Shah Alam operations to Tanjung Malim within the next five …
VIDEO: 2017 Proton Iriz – first drive impressions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65iB7MsAmkI You've seen how the updated 2017 Proton Iriz looks, and read the range of updates that have been performed both superficially as well as under the skin. Now, you can find …
Proton-Geely FSP: Volvo assembly in Tanjung Malim?
Earlier today, DRB-Hicom announced that it had reached an agreement with Zhejiang Geely for the Chinese carmaker to acquire a 49.9% equity stake in Proton. Both parties expect to sign the definitive …
