Proton S70 digitally imagined as a PDRM patrol car
Proton vehicles have been used by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for some time, with models such as the Wira, Waja, Inspira and X70 all serving as patrol cars. With the S70 …
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Perodua D66B – B-segment SUV to be launched in Malaysia by April 2024, says Kenanga Research
Perodua D66B/Nexis render by Theophilus Chin. Ah, yes, here we go again, with another "update" about when the Perodua D66B will arrive on the scene. In October last year, Kenanga Research wrote …
Perodua Alza recall – letters sent out to owners for rectification of upper front shock absorber nuts
Owners of the second-generation Perodua Alza have received letters inviting them to bring their vehicles in for a quality inspection service. According to letters shared and comments posted in the Perodua Alza …
Proton S70 uses torsion beam rear for sub-RM100k price – Proton ride and handling makes the difference
By now, I hope you've read our review of the new Proton S70 sedan – if you haven't, you can do so here – and it's safe to say the car has …
Proton S70 Malaysian review – C-segment sedan at B-segment pricing; should the City/Vios be worried?
Ever since Proton and Geely inked a strategic partnership back in 2017, the company’s range of all-new models have all been SUVs derived from existing Geely models. In keeping with the SUV …
New Perodua Bezza rendered again – Proton S70 rear
Ever the industrious renderer, Photoshop wizard Theophilus Chin has been at work again – this time dreaming up the forthcoming second-generation Perodua Bezza. In his own words, he has rendered the car …
Proton sold 12,882 units in January 2024, best start to year since 2013 – 19.5% share, Saga again top seller
Proton has announced that it sold 12,882 units (domestic and export) in January, making last month its best start to a year since 2013. The numbers represent a 1.3% improvement in volume …
Proton S70 – 1,442 units delivered in Jan 2024, over 8,000 bookings now; exports to Brunei have started
Proton has revealed that it delivered 1,442 units of the S70 sedan in January 2024. The new release has an order book of over 8,000 names now, which Proton says "reflects the …
Proton confirms sideloading Apple CarPlay, Android Auto on existing Atlas or GKUI IHU will void warranty
Proton has confirmed that existing owners who sideload Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (AACP) functions into their car's Atlas or GKUI IHU will have their vehicle's warranty affected. "If they do it, …
Proton confirms Apple CarPlay, Android Auto support this year; X90 to get OTA update, but not older models
UPDATE: Proton has confirmed that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will not be added to existing cars via an over-the-air update. Another Proton event, another round of questioning on Apple CarPlay and …
Proton would welcome lemon law in Malaysia: Roslan
Proton would welcome a possible introduction of a lemon law in Malaysia, according to its deputy CEO, Roslan Abdullah. However, car manufacturers should be protected under the rule too, he told FMT. …
Perodua Kancil EV – how much are you willing to pay for a small, back-to-basics electric car in Malaysia?
For a car to truly go mainstream, affordability is key, and from a Malaysian perspective there are few cars that are more affordable to own and run than a compact runabout such …
Proton S70 deliveries delayed to ensure high quality, 2023 reg would affect RV ‘just because of a few days’
Have you seen the Proton S70 on the road? Neither have we, despite it being over a month now since the sedan's grand launch on November 28 last year. Indeed, Proton's 2023 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
