SPIED: 2016 Proton Perdana races towards production
The 2016 Proton Perdana will be unveiled soon, and we can't wait to finally see the first new national D-segment sedan in 11 years in the flesh. In the meantime, here are …
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Proton-badged Suzuki Ertiga MPV rendered, 3 versions
Now that it has been confirmed that there will be a Proton-badged Suzuki Ertiga, we commissioned rendering whiz Theophilus Chin to come up with renderings of the "Proton Ertiga". The tiger-badged MPV …
PEDA says TPP will open up market access for Proton
Earlier in the week, it was reported that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement was set to benefit Malaysia’s automotive sector. According to consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, being part of the 12-nation …
Proton-badged Suzuki Ertiga MPV confirmed – CKD kits to come from Indonesia, beginning Q2 2016
The Suzuki Ertiga has been confirmed as one of the models that will be rebadged as a Proton under the national carmaker's collaboration with Suzuki. News reports from Indonesia quote local Suzuki …
VIDEO: Proton GDI and TGDI engine announcement and press conference – watch it in full here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYdmwy7_mI4 On Monday, Proton announced that it is developing a new engine family to replace the ageing CamPro mills that has been in use since 2004 – now, you can watch the …
No price increase yet for Perodua Axia, Myvi and Alza
The new year has brought about new and higher prices for Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Kia, Peugeot, Citroen and Audi vehicles, with Proton possibly raising prices after Chinese New Year. But Perodua has …
Foreign brands again outsell Proton-Perodua in 2015
Click to enlarge It was mostly good news at Perodua's 2015 performance review event this morning, where the company revealed that it had sold a record 213,300 vehicles last year, translating to …
Perodua records highest ever sales in 2015 – 213,300
Perodua has recorded its highest ever annual sales in 2015, with 213,300 units sold last year. This was announced by Perodua president and CEO Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh at the company's annual …
Proton not looking to build diesel engines, hints Tun M
Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has hinted the national carmaker is not looking at building diesel powertrains anytime soon, as Europe – once having an overwhelming preference for oil burners – …
Lotus Elise with Petronas E01e engine on display
This Lotus Elise Series 1 was put on display at Proton’s Centre of Excellence during the company’s announcement of its new engine programme. Unlike the standard car, the Elise seen here packs …
Proton Perdana to use 2.0L NE01 engine by end-2017
Among the morsels of news coming from Proton's new engine line-up announcement is the confirmation that the upcoming Honda Accord-based Proton Perdana (Theophilus Chin's renderings shown) will gain Petronas-derived NE01 engines by …
Gasoline Direct Injection engine (GDI and TGDI) – what is it, what does it promise and what are its drawbacks?
Proton Holdings today held a successful test firing of its new GDI engine at the Ricardo works in the UK. So, what is GDI and TGDI, and what does it mean in …
Next Proton Saga to move to A-segment, may use 1.0L and 1.2L VVT 3-cylinder engines; 1.0L turbo possible
At the press conference of Proton's new engine range announcement, Proton CEO Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah also confirmed that the next Proton Saga will be positioned closer to the A-segment, bringing it …
Proton GDI and TGDI engines detailed – timing chain, start/stop, new CVT transmission, max 180 hp/250 Nm
Following the announcement that Proton will be building a new range of engines to replace its current crop, the national carmaker has provided some details of its new powerplants, which is a …
Proton new GDI and TGDI engines announced – 1.0L and 1.2L 3-cyl, 1.3L and 1.5L 4-cyl, coming end-2017
Proton has officially announced that it will be building a new range of engines to replace the ageing CamPro mills it has used since 2004. The new powertrains, as confirmed by chief …
SPYSHOTS: 2016 Proton Saga gets sighted once again
The new 2016 Proton Saga, the third in the national carmaker's three-strong sedan offensive after the Perdana and Persona, has been spotted on the road again, by readers Encik Ray and Antony …
Proton 2016 plans – four new models, emphasis on improving aftersales, new turning point for carmaker
This year is a big one for Proton, as it promises to turnaround a not-so-encouraging 2015. The national carmaker sold just slightly over 100,000 units last year, a bit under the 115k …
Proton CEO: disappointing Iriz sales due to low loan approval; Iriz may get a tech update this year
Although the Proton Iriz was introduced in September 2014 to go head-to-head against the Perodua Myvi in the B-segment market, its sales performance has been a little lacklustre by comparison. Datuk Abdul …
Proton CEO: after CNY we may have to increase prices
Following the signing ceremony of the appointment of Suzuki dealers as Proton Edar dealers, Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah, CEO of Proton suggested that prices of Proton cars in Malaysia may increase after …
Proton-Suzuki JV – new joint model due end-2016
At the appointment ceremony welcoming Suzuki Malaysia dealers into the Proton Edar fold, the collaboration between Proton and Suzuki has also been detailed, with the confirmation that a jointly-developed new model is …
