Hyundai i10 compact hatch launched in Malaysia
Click to enlarge Hyundai Sime-Darby Motor has launched the new Hyundai i10 5-door hatchback in Malaysia. The i10 replaces the Atos in the Hyundai global line-up but in certain countries like India, …
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Proton Savvy Unbelievable Deal worth RM4,500
Proton is currently having a promotion for the Proton Savvy where if you book one between the 25th July 2008 to the 25th August 2008, you will get a special package with …
Proton MPV sneak peek at Proton Technology Week
Proton will be opening its doors to the public at the Proton Technology Week this weekend. Members of the public will be able to have a look at some of Proton's R&D …
Terengganu offers perks to Proton taxi drivers
The Terengganu state government is offering taxi drivers who are currently using old Nissans and Toyotas a subsidy of RM10,000 if they want to replace their aging cars with a new Proton …
Proton and SAIPA partner up for budget sedan in Iran
Iranian automotive company SAIPA and Proton has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter a strategic partnership that would result in the two companies collaborating in areas of R&D, marketing, sales, JV …
Proton Vendors Association defends Malaysian parts
Proton Vendors Association President Dr Wan Mohamed has spoken in defense of allegations that automotive parts sourced from Malaysia can be up to 50% more than those made in Japan. He says …
Proton: no warranty claims recorded for Perdana V6 Executive that needed over RM100k in repairs
Proton has come out to defend itself against allegations that the Proton Perdana V6 is too expensive to maintain to the point that the Terengganu state government decided to replace their 4-year …
Perodua to install rear seatbelts for existing Perodua cars for free in 2009
Perodua will spend RM41.8 million to install rear seat belts for a total of 431,262 Perodua cars consisting of the Kancil, Kenari, Kembara, Kelisa and Rusa models. The exercise will begin in …
MITI: No hurry to open up automotive industry
MITI Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says Malaysia is in "no hurry to further liberalise" its automotive sector, but at the same time says Malaysia is fully committed to fulfilling its WTO …
Proton defends MV Agusta decision
Proton has responded to allegations/speculation that Proton's disposal of its previously owned 57.75% shareholding in MV Agusta for a sum of 1 Euro was not carefully considered with an official statement today, …
Proton’s vendor network needs “discussion”
Minister of International Trade and Industry Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says Proton's vendor system will have to be discussed as an independent study conducted by a Japanese company revealed that parts prices …
Proton to study ministry’s request for taxi model
Click to enlarge Back in May this year Datuk Noh Omar (and his Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development) suggested that Proton develop a new vehicle designed to be used as a …
Proton Persona launched in Indonesia
Click to enlarge Proton has launched the Proton Persona for the Indonesian market today at the 16th Indonesian International Motorshow. It is the fifth Proton model to be sold in our neighbouring …
Detroit Electric to base electric cars on Proton cars?
UPDATE: Detroit Electric press conference in Malaysia - read more about Detroit Electric and our experience driving the Detroit Electric Lotus Elise and the Detroit Electric Proton Persona. We may see electric …
Thai auto industry executive thinks Proton should continue to be supported
Thai Summit Autoparts Industry's executive vice president Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said in Bangkok today that although Thailand and Malaysia took different routes to develop their automotive industry, both were successful in their own …
Proton prefers a foreign partner
Proton's managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir said that Proton prefers a foreign partner rather than a local one, as an established foreign automaker provided more value in terms …
Proton set to be launched in India early 2009?
India's The Economic Times reveals that Proton has finalised its India plans and is set to enter the Indian market initially with a 3 model line-up comprising of the Proton Savvy 1.2 …
Proton increases 2008 Thai sales target
According to BKK Autos, Proton and its Thai distributor Phranakorn Auto Sales Co. Ltd has raised its Thai sales target for 2008 from 2,000 units to 5,000 units, based on a surprising …
Khazanah wants equity partner for Proton
A few stories that have appeared in the press recently gives an impression of an uncertain future for Proton, especially its management. First we learn that Proton's current managing director Datuk Syed …
Iranian Proton distributor targets 100,000 cars a year
Proton's Iranian distributor Zagross Khodro is currently selling 17,000 units of Proton cars in Iran annually, but intends to hit 30,000 annual sales by next year, with a target of 100,000 Proton …
