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  Geely transfers Proton shares to another subsidiary to reduce ‘connected transactions’ – what is this about?

  2 June 2023 / 7 comments

  Last month, there was an announcement by Bursa Malaysia-listed DRB-Hicom, which said that Zhejiang Geely Holding (ZGH), via wholly-owned subsidiary Geely International (Hong Kong) Ltd (GIHK), has transferred its entire equity interest in Proton to […]

   

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  2023 Proton Saga gets new Aisin 4AT gearbox – no change in pricing and equipment; same 1.3L engine

  2 June 2023 / 9 comments

  We’ve been informed that Proton has changed suppliers for the four-speed automatic transmission used in the Proton Saga MC2 from Hyundai to Aisin. This running change wasn’t formally announced by the carmaker and sees no […]

   

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  Tengku Zafrul shown Daihatsu Mira EV prototype in Japan – Perodua Axia electric planned for Malaysia?

  2 June 2023 / 13 comments

  Following a recent meeting with vehicle parts supplier D-ACT in Japan, minister of investment, trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz was in Kyoto for a tour of Daihatsu’s production plant that was […]

   

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  Not just “grille engineering” – 5 ways Proton engineers made the Proton X50 safer than the Geely Binyue

  31 May 2023 / 51 comments

  It is a common misconception that Proton engineers are simply slapping a Proton badge onto Geely cars without contributing any engineering work. The process of adapting a Geely car to meet Proton’s standards and local […]

   

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  Proton X90 maintenance costs vs X70, Honda CR-V – is the mild hybrid SUV more expensive to service?

  30 May 2023 / 40 comments

  Launched in May this year, the Proton X90 is the national carmaker’s new three-row SUV that is powered by a 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder GDI engine, with the latter being similar to the X50 Flagship […]

   

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  Perodua, Public Bank collaborate to provide financing facilities to dealerships, online submission of docs

  29 May 2023 / 2 comments

  Perodua and Public Bank have signed a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) to provide financing facilities to Perodua authorised dealers. The deal will enable Public Bank to interface and facilitate digitalisation via online submission of hire […]

   

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  Proton launches new 3S centre located in Puncak Jalil

  23 May 2023 / 4 comments

  Proton and its dealer partner Atiara Johan Group have launched a new 3S centre located in Puncak Jalil, Seri Kembangan, Selangor. The new Jaya Johan dealership is the third Proton outlet in Atiara Johan Group’s […]

   

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  Proton cars to get integrated smart parking system – find and pay parking through app on Atlas head unit

  22 May 2023 / 20 comments

  HeiTech Padu and its joint venture partner, ACO Tech, have signed a memorandum of collaboration (MoC), which will see both companies work together to integrate the Penang Smart Parking system into infotainment head units found […]

   

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  Proton S70 – is everyone wrong about the name of the upcoming sedan based on the Geely Emgrand?

  20 May 2023 / 92 comments

  Proton’s second launch of the year will be a sedan that we’ve all been calling the Proton S50, and not without reason. The donor car is the Geely Emgrand, which is built on the same […]

   

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  2023 Proton X90 spec-by-spec comparison – Standard, Executive, Premium and Flagship, RM124k to RM153k

  11 May 2023 / 49 comments

  The Proton X90 was officially launched by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last Sunday, and its arrival marks the national automaker’s first foray into the D-segment SUV market. LINK: Book Proton X90 online now […]

   

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