New Proton Arena – small pick-up based on S70?
The Proton S70 was launched towards the end of last year, bringing a new sedan model to the brand’s line-up, and has collected some 1,200 bookings as of its launch at the end of November […]
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Proton Commerce disbursed 27,288 loans in 2023, a record for the brand’s financing arm – aims to be No.1
Last year, Proton achieved its best sales performance since 2012 with 154,611 units, a fifth consecutive year of expansion. With that, Proton Commerce (PC) benefitted from the growth in sales and the financing arm achieved […]
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Proton M70 rendered – should the carmaker make a compact MPV that is smaller than the current Exora?
What if Proton launched a new compact MPV to fill the void left behind when sales of the Exora comes to an end? That’s the question posed by Theophilus Chin, who came up with renders […]
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Perodua ‘D01D’ EV production scheduled to start in late 2025, working with partner on prototype – Zafrul
Perodua ‘MyEV’ rendered based on the 2023 EMO Concept Electric vehicles have seen an exponential growth in the last two years, as latest sales data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) shows. However, EVs are […]
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Proton’s Tanjong Malim plant visited by Uzbekistan ambassador – discussions on joint cooperation held
Proton’s Tanjong Malim plant recently hosted a visit from His Excellency Karomidin Gadoev, ambassador of Uzbekistan, with the purpose of the visit being to explore opportunities for cooperation in the future. Welcoming the ambassador’s entourage, […]
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Perodua issues statement on Bezza “gula” viral post
Following the circulation of a customer’s Facebook post regarding their recent purchase of a Perodua Bezza, carmaker Perodua has issued an official statement on the matter. “Regarding the recent complaint made by a customer on […]
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Proton S70 – 109 units registered in Dec 2023; over 5k bookings to date, but customer deliveries yet to start
Officially unveiled on November 28, the Proton S70 was the final big launch of 2023. Positioned as a ‘C-segment sedan at City/Vios prices’, the new model created lots of chatter and interest. However, customer deliveries […]
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Proton sold 154,611 units in 2023, highest since 2012 – up 9.3% from 2021, 19.4% share; Saga, X50 best sellers
Proton has announced that it sold 12,711 units in December 2023, bringing the national automaker’s final sales tally for the year to 154,611 units (domestic and export), a 9.3% increase over the 141,432 units it […]
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Proton in 2024 – X70 and X50 facelifts; Persona, Saga, Iriz updates?; smart #3 to be launched in Malaysia?
Proton had quite a few highlights in 2023. For one, the carmaker managed to surpass its 2022 sales tally (141,432 units) by selling a total of 154,611 units in 2023 – a 9.3% increase from […]
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Perodua in 2024 – D66B SUV to be first hybrid? Aruz facelift? Myvi G3 turns 7, is it time for another update?
Where did 2023 go? Perodua kicked off last year with the launch of the D74A Axia. It felt recent, but was way back in February (they made us work hard on Valentine’s Day). The all-new […]
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Daihatsu to halt all production in Japan until end-Jan 2024 – Perodua production reported to have resumed
An update on the Daihatsu safety testing irregularities issue that came back to light last week. Having first announced last week it was suspending shipments of all vehicles it developed that are currently being produced […]
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Perodua on Daihatsu’s ‘procedural irregularities’ – doing detailed assessment, discussing with authorities
Earlier today, Daihatsu announced that it will temporarily suspend shipments of all vehicles it developed that are currently being produced in Japan and overseas markets. This comes after the automaker submitted a report by an […]
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Next-generation Perodua Bezza will be an ASEAN car – Malaysian-developed sedan to wear Daihatsu badges
New Perodua Bezza renders – click to enlarge Perodua’s current range has models that are jointly developed with Daihatsu, and the cars wear Daihatsu and Toyota badges elsewhere. The Axia, Alza and Aruz are all […]
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Next Perodua Bezza will take inspiration from Asian Sedan Design Challenge winners; a few years away
Pro category winner Kenny Chan – click to enlarge We’ve just attended the finale and winner announcement ceremony of the Asian Compact Sedan Design Challenge 2023 (ACSDC), co-organised by Perodua and the Malaysia Design Council. […]
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Sime Darby completes acquisition of 61.18% stake in UMW – Perodua and Toyota added to SD’s portfolio
It’s now official. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia dated December 13, 2023, Sime Darby announced it has completed the acquisition of Permodalan Nasional’s (PNB) 61.18% stake in UMW Holdings. The deal was completed through […]
