Looking ahead: Proton’s future, at home and abroad
You are no doubt acquainted with last week's buzz on the launch of the Proton Preve and Exora into the Australian market. Of course, any news on Proton is often the source …
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Proton Preve and Exora make their Australian debut
G'day from Sydney, where the wraps have come off Proton's Preve and Exora at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show. This marks the first export of the Preve, which hits the Aussie …
Perodua sales for the first three quarters up by 10%
Perodua sales for the first nine months of 2012 increased 10% to 139,400 vehicles from 127,200 units in the same period last year. This is attributed to healthy Myvi sales and an …
DRB-Hicom to reveal Proton business plan in Nov
DRB-Hicom is due to reveal a new business plan for Proton in November, according to a report by Bernama. No details have yet been intimated as to what it will be like. …
Test Drive Kia On Tour roadshow heading to Kuantan
Naza Kia Malaysia is bringing its 'Test Drive Kia On Tour' roadshow to Kuantan's East Coast Mall from October 12 to 14. Models available for a test drive this weekend include the …
Proton Green Mobility Challenge: IIUM is overall champion, UMP and UTeM are runners-up
The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) bagged the overall honours at the inaugural Proton Green Mobility Challenge (PGMC), held at the Sepang circuit last weekend. Their Saga EV, named 'Smart Mobility,' also …
Yes 4G Proton Inspira spotted on oto.my
Well, looks like the one-off 4G internet-enabled Proton Inspira is up for sale. The car, won by Ng Oon-Ee in the Yes/Proton online contest, has been spotted on our sister site oto.my, …
Proton Green Mobility Challenge 2012 – 10 Saga EVs from local universities set for Sepang challenge
It's called the Proton Green Mobility Challenge 2012 (PGMC 2012), and it's set to take place this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit. The two-day event, jointly organised by Proton and Agensi …
Proton R3 parts going for 20% less at Juru Autocity
R3, Proton's race and tuning division, will be selling parts and accessories with a 20% discount at Mean Machines, Juru Autocity from 4 to 15 October. The ad says that the 20% …
Proton electric car coming in 2014, Parliament told
Proton will be selling electric vehicles by 2014, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed told Parliament yesterday. The national car company is currently collaborating with UK-based Frazer-Nash Research to …
DRB-Hicom planning foreign partner for Proton
DRB-Hicom is working on introducing a foreign partner to Proton Holdings Bhd, reported The Star recently. Group GM Datuk Seri Mohd Khamil Jamil revealed that talks have been taking place with a …
One weekend, three podiums for Proton Motorsports
How was your long Malaysia Day weekend? Proton R3 Motorsports had a good one. Their Satria Neo participated in three events - Super 2000 World Rally Championship (SWRC) in Great Britain, Asia-Pacific …
Perodua’s You Drive, You Win contest pays off for 327
Test drive and win! Seems simple enough, but how many actually believe that one will win something big if he/she does not purchase the car. Well, Nur Hasmawati Mohd Yusof, 24 and …
New Proton Saga rendering by Theophilus Chin
The drawn out saga between Volkswagen and Proton has become one long ‘will they, won’t they’ affair. However, if Proton does end up becoming the thirteenth brand under the massive VW umbrella, …
Perodua UK offers free wheel and tyre upgrade for Myvi Sport buyers
For a limited time only, Perodua UK is throwing in a set of 16-inch Ravenna alloys and tyres for Myvi Sport buyers, at zero cost. The wheel and tyre package, worth over …
Sacked Lotus CEO Dany Bahar files claim against DRB
Remember ex-Lotus CEO Dany Bahar? The sacked exec has filed a claim against Group Lotus and its Malaysian parent DRB-Hicom for wrongful dismissal. Bahar was suspended in May following "a complaint about …
VW labour chief says no to Proton acquisition
According to a Reuters report, Volkswagen AG labour chief Bernd Osterloh was quoted by German daily Handelsblatt as saying that the carmaker's labour representatives will not back any more of its acquisitions, …
Perodua targets UK’s disabled via Motability Scheme
For a tiny carmaker in mature market like the UK, finding your own niche is important. Rawang-based Perodua is making an attempt at the disabled community via the Motability Scheme, which enables …
Engineer wins nation’s first 4G internet car, courtesy of Yes and Proton’s Facebook contest
Remember the online contest organised by YTL Communications' Yes brand and Proton? That's the one with the 4G internet-enabled Proton Inspira worth RM100k as its grand prize. Well, the winners were revealed …
Perodua kicks off road safety campaign for Hari Raya
We dropped by the Sungai Buloh Overhead Bridge R&R area this evening, where Perodua launched its Road Safety Campaign in time for the upcoming Hari Raya celebrations. Perodua joined forces with the …
