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  Proton-Geely FSP: what Proton offers & what it needs

  24 May 2017 / 78 comments

  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 in Malaysia, it […]

   

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  Geely: Proton R&D to be a global centre of excellence

  24 May 2017 / 26 comments

  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 move will add […]

   

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  Proton-Geely FSP: Shah Alam operations to relocate to Tg Malim – 250-acre land to be transferred to DRB

  24 May 2017 / 18 comments

  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 years. As such, […]

   

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  VIDEO: 2017 Proton Iriz – first drive impressions

  24 May 2017 / 34 comments

  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 out how it drives […]

   

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  Proton-Geely FSP: Volvo assembly in Tanjung Malim?

  24 May 2017 / 21 comments

  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 agreement for the […]

   

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  Proton-Geely FSP: why the partnership is required

  24 May 2017 / 27 comments

  With the Geely-Proton deal now officially confirmed, DRB-Hicom has revealed why the national carmaker requires a foreign strategic partner (FSP), and the reason it decided to sell off Lotus completely. For the first bit, DRB-Hicom […]

   

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  Kia Optima GT launched in Malaysia – 242 hp, RM180k

  24 May 2017 / 43 comments

  After a turbulent 24 hours, where plenty of information about the new Kia Optima GT was revealed, the powerful D-segment sedan finally makes its official launch debut in Malaysia. This also marks the arrival of […]

   

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  Proton-Geely FSP: automaker lists out its aspirations

  24 May 2017 / 24 comments

  Proton has revealed its aspirations and what it hopes to accomplish from its partnership with Geely. Unsurprisingly, Proton wants to make its return to become the leading automaker in Malaysia by virtue of market share. […]

   

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  GALLERY: 2017 Proton Iriz preview – full pix, details

  24 May 2017 / 17 comments

  After showing the car at DRB-Hicom Autofest last weekend, Proton held a media preview of the updated Iriz, where it released full details of the improvements made to the B-segment hatchback for the 2017 model […]

   

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  DRB-Hicom to sell Lotus in its entirety for £100 million – Geely to acquire 51%, Etika Automotive to buy 49%

  24 May 2017 / 17 comments

  The announcement by DRB-Hicom earlier today that it had reached an agreement with Zhejiang Geely for the Chinese carmaker to acquire a 49.9% equity stake in Proton also saw big news about Lotus. The conglomerate […]

   

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  May 2017 week four fuel prices – petrol, diesel all up

  24 May 2017 / 11 comments

  Wednesday it is, and if you’re wondering which way the wind blows this week, fuel prices are all up again for the fourth week of May, continuing the rebound in prices from last week, following […]

   

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  Proton to develop its first SUV based on Geely Boyue

  24 May 2017 / 103 comments

  Following the announcement of the Geely-Proton agreement, we were treated to a short presentation of Proton’s future plans, which will involve the development of its first-ever SUV. The model will utilise the platform used on […]

   

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  Volkswagen Beetle – updated Bug in M’sia, fr RM137k

  24 May 2017 / 15 comments

  Back in January, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) promised the new Tiguan, a facelifted Beetle by the second quarter of the year and limited editions of its core CKD models. The SUV’s debut is done […]

   

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  Geely to acquire 49.9% stake in Proton, 51% in Lotus – definitive agreement to be signed before end of July

  24 May 2017 / 81 comments

  It’s now official; DRB-Hicom has reached an agreement with Zhejiang Geely for the Chinese carmaker to acquire a 49.9% equity stake in Proton. The deal, which is subject to regulatory and shareholder approval, will also […]

   

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  Volkswagen Vento Allstar and GT editions launched – from RM78,888, added kit at a lower price

  24 May 2017 / 32 comments

  We’ve seen the Volkswagen Polo Allstar, now here its sedan sister – the Volkswagen Vento Allstar. The dressed-up special edition of the B-segment sedan was launched today by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) at Midvalley […]

   

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