New Perodua Myvi coming Q4 2017 – research house
A new Perodua Myvi could see the light of day as early as the fourth quarter of this year, if a report by The Sun is to be believed. Research house MIDF …
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Proton leaves Iran, dissolves its dormant subsidiary
Proton has dissolved Proton Motor Pars (PMP), its indirect, wholly-owned Iranian subsidiary that was set up in August 2011 but has not been active since its incorporation, The Star reports. The announcement …
Proton-Geely deal a good example of OBOR initiative
The Proton-Geely partnership is a good example of the One Belt and One Road (OBOR) initiative, according to Zhejiang Geely (ZGH) chairman Li Shufu. In the report by Bernama, Li Shufu said …
SPYSHOTS: Proton Persona updated with Iriz wheels
The Proton Persona is set to get a model update soon, it seems – reader Nazli Zakaria has spotted the B-segment sedan on a trailer wearing a spangly new set of alloys. …
Proton hands over a brand-new Persona, engine and transmission to PDRM for research, training purposes
Proton recently handed over a brand-new Persona to the Strategic Resources and Technology Department (StaRT) at the Selangor police contingent headquarters. The vehicle will be used in training activities held by the …
New Perodua Alza rendered on Daihatsu Mira e:S body
The Perodua Alza has been around since 2009, and have you ever wondered what a successor might look like? Well, these renders might give us some idea of just that, and it …
DRB-Hicom and Geely close to completing Proton transaction – Ahmad Fuuad leaves CEO post
There has been much speculation of late on the appointment of a new CEO of Proton by Geely, the Malaysian carmaker's new foreign strategic partner (FSP). In response, DRB-Hicom has just issued …
FIRST DRIVE: Geely Boyue – Proton’s first ever SUV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAAV2L6pU94&rel=0 Among the biggest highlights of Geely's acquisition of Proton was the transfer of the former's bestselling Boyue to the national carmaker, as the basis of its first ever SUV model. We …
TuneD shows revised Proton Saga bodykit – RM5,490
In May, local tuning outfit TuneD released a new line of bodykits and other enhancements designed for the Saga, Persona and Preve. Reception was, suffice to say, mixed, so the company announced …
Perodua Service and Win contest winner awarded an Axia; carmaker expects 2.05 mil service intakes in 2017
For Saipol Kamal Nor Izam Mohd Saad, what started out as a routine service of his Perodua Alza turned out to be so much more as he was announced the grand prize …
Proton Preve to receive an update soon – new wheel design spotted; CamPro IAFM engine to be dropped?
The Proton Preve could receive an update soon, according to these photos sent in to us by paultan.org reader Ahnaf Satari. Much like the Iriz and Exora, the Preve will likely see …
Proton turnaround plan only completed by end-2018?
With DRB-Hicom and Geely still in the midst of finalising the latter's acquisition of Proton, the completion of a business plan to turn around the struggling national carmaker is only expected to …
DRB-Hicom says no to rumours of new Proton CEO
In a bid to quash rumours that Proton has appointed a new chief executive officer, DRB-Hicom has released a statement saying that it, along with Geely, is still in the midst of …
Quick Ride to lease Proton vehicles to Uber drivers – Saga at RM45 per day, Persona at RM55 per day
Those looking to become an Uber driver will soon have a new entry into the ride-hailing network. The Cartrade Group, together with Koperasi Pelaburan Amanah Berhad (KAPB), has entered into a partnership …
Tun M wants to start another Proton if Pakatan wins
It's no secret that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is unhappy about Proton's stake sale to China's Geely. But now it has emerged that the founder of Proton may have another go at …
Proton launches new body and paint centre in Seri Kembangan, announces Amazing 5 Value campaign
Proton has launched a new body and paint (B&P) centre in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, as part of an upgrade for the existing World Car Care Services dealer outlet at Taman Bukit Serdang. …
DRIVEN: Geely Boyue – first impressions review of what will be Proton’s first ever SUV, coming in 2018
Geely's acquisition of Proton was the biggest automotive news story of 2017. It was the culmination of the national carmaker's government-mandated year-long search for a foreign strategic partner, and brings to a …
Perodua version of Daihatsu DN F-Sedan rendered
Yesterday's stunning Daihatsu DN F-Sedan Concept certainly caught the attention of readers, with many wagging their tongues at the prospect of a Perodua version. Well, our resident Photoshop wizard Theophilus Chin has …
Geely senior chief engineer praises Proton chassis department, could collaborate on future models
During a presentation to Malaysian media last week, senior chief engineer at Geely's new Hangzhou Bay research and development centre Li Li praised Proton's chassis department, saying that the Chinese conglomerate could …
Perodua delivers its 250,000th Axia to school teacher
Perodua has managed to deliver its 250,000th Axia, nearly three years after the model was first introduced. The fortunate owner of the historic Axia is a school teacher, Isma, who resides in …
