Proton V70 – wagon based on S70 by Theophilus Chin
Several decades ago, Proton created a prototype Wira Estate, which is a wagon version of its Wira sedan. That prototype didn’t lead to a series production model, but it has now served …
Perodua ‘QV-E’ EV parked next to BYD Atto 3 while testing shows good size, proportions; daring roofline
Click to enlarge Here's our best look yet of the camouflaged Perodua EV that's been racking up development miles across the country. The EV, which is rumoured to have the name 'QV-E' …
Perodua June 2025 promo – Ativa gets RM1,000 cash rebate, RM4,000 discount for Aruz 7-seater
Click to enlarge Perodua is having a June 2025 promo for the Ativa and Aruz from now till June 30. The compact turbocharged SUV can be yours with RM1,000 cash rebate, while …
Proton eMas 5 spotted testing before Q4 2025 launch
After its preview at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow, the Proton eMas 5 has now been spotted undergoing testing on public roads. Spotted by paultan.org reader Amar in Melaka, the brand’s second electric …
Roslan Abdullah steps down from Proton after 5 years – Ainol Azmil appointed covering deputy CEO
Proton has announced that it has named Ainol Azmil as covering deputy chief executive officer effective June 10, taking over responsibilities of the role from Roslan Abdullah who steps down after taking …
Perodua QV-E name and logo trademarked in Malaysia – name revealed for new EV launching this year?
Perodua has filed a trademark application for QV-E name and logo with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), as sighted by local automotive news site CarPlus. The QV-E logo sighted here …
Proton eMas 7 EV convoy taken on 10,432 km regional road trip – nine Asean countries traversed in 22 days
Proton has taken the eMas 7 on a road trip across nine ASEAN countries as part of the ASEAN Unity Drive 2025, a regional road trip led by the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics …
Proton Hangzhou Bay R&D centre in China to double workforce by end-2025 for future model development
The Proton research and development centre (PRDC) in China celebrates its one-year anniversary, as the facility was opened in April last year. Located in Hangzhou Bay within Zhejiang Geely Holding (Geely) facilities, …
Proton partners with Continental Malaysia for tyre services at 60 outlets nationwide; from RM211 for Saga
Proton has announced its strategic collaboration with Continental Malaysia to introduce integrated tyre services at selected Proton service centres nationwide, which will provide sales, installation and aftersales support for tyres from Continental …
Anwar Ibrahim test drives Proton eMas 7, calls it a proud achievement of Malaysian automotive landscape
Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has taken the Proton eMas 7 for a test spin around his office grounds, saying on Facebook that the EV SUV is another proud achievement …
Inaugural NxGV Challenge 2025 by Perodua, MARii and SAEM – tertiary students develop and market an EV
At the recent Malaysia Autoshow 2025, tertiary students from 10 institutions gathered to share their academic findings on electric vehicles. The NxGV Challenge 2025 invited institutions of higher learning nationwide to build …
Proton eMas 7 sales reach 2,716 units for domestic and export, 863 sold in April – 1 bought every hour
Proton has announced that it has delivered 2,716 units of its electric eMas 7 to domestic and export customers, consolidating its position as the market leader – at least in Malaysia. The …
Shell Recharge partners Pro-Net – Proton eMas, smart users can locate, pay for EV charging via existing apps
Shell Recharge and Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) have teamed up to allow Proton eMas and smart users to locate and pay for EV charging at Shell Recharge stations nationwide through their …
Proton Xchange Programme – scrap your 15-year old car for RM2k discount on a new Proton, free road tax
Remember the RM5,000 'cash for clunkers' programme Proton had back in the day? It's back, and it's called the Proton Xchange Programme. If you have an old car taking up space, and …
Geely Galaxy Starship 7 to be CKD in Thailand – what happened to Proton being ASEAN production hub?
Some news from up north – Geely Thonburi, the distributor for Geely vehicles in Thailand, has announced plans to sell the new Galaxy Starship 7 in the Land of Smiles, according to …
Perodua’s first EV rendered based on final prototype
Click to enlarge Looks great, doesn't it? These are renders of Perodua's first EV by Theophilus Chin, based on what we saw (Theo was also there) at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025, which …
Homegrown Perodua EV did not receive gov’t R&D grants, incentives – ‘we have to prove ourselves first’
Perodua is a company that plans everything in detail, and sticks to it. Annual sales records, a vice-like grip of its No.1 position and market share that's now pushing 45% are testaments …
Perodua EV final prototype walk-around video tour – sharp crossover body, many P2 firsts, Q4 2025 launch
The Malaysia Autoshow (MAS) 2025 opens to the public from today till May 15, and if you followed our live coverage yesterday, you'd know what to expect at MAEPS Serdang. Basically, it's …
Proton eMas 5 walk-around video – brand’s second EV based on Geely Star Wish/Xingyuan; Q4 2025 launch
Proton has previewed the next model in its eMas line-up of electric vehicles at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow (MAS 2025). Called the eMas 5, the new model is slated to be launched …
Proton eMas 5 previewed – name confirmed, based on Geely Star Wish/Xingyuan, launching in Q4 2025
While Perodua is showing off a cutaway of its new electric vehicle at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025, Proton has pulled the wraps off that car's main competitor – a new small hatchback …
