ACO teases new Android 9 update for Proton GKUI?
Back in July this year, ACO Tech hinted at an update for the GKUI (Global Key User Interface) software that powers the infotainment systems found in Proton models like the X70, X50, …
UMW Holdings – Automotive sales gained 352% over July following resumption of operations last month
UMW Holdings charted a gain of 351.9% in sales for the month of August with 9,512 units sold in that month, up from 2,105 units sold in the month of July, after …
1994 Proton Saga Iswara found in United Kingdom barn; nearly new with just 17,259 km on the odometer
The early Proton Saga appears to be catching the attention of enthusiasts in the United Kingdom. A 1989 example collected the top prize for best classic at the Hagerty UK Festival of …
Proton year-to-date August 2021 sales at 62,637 units, up 1.6% – production and exports have resumed
Proton has released sales figures for August 2021, except that it has not. Well, the company announced sales numbers for "June to August 2021". So, in those three months, Proton sold 5,354 …
All-new Proton Satria Neo rendered: 1.5 TGDI, please?
The last time Theophilus Chin worked on a rendering for the all-new Proton Satria Neo was in 2017. At the time, the three-door hatch was based on the Geely GS Sport, but …
2022 Proton Iriz, Persona facelift – why still no AEB?
One of the big questions on people's minds during the launch of the facelifted 2022 Proton Iriz and Persona was why did they still not come with autonomous emergency braking. After all, …
1996 Proton Wira 1.8 EXi DOHC fully restored by DSR!
As enthusiasts, car restorations are among the most satisfying things, ever. Dream Street Restorations, now more popularly known as DSR, has completed nearly a dozen full rebuilds, including the Proton Satria GTi …
Perodua revises its 2021 sales target to 214,000 units – 10.8% reduction from its original 240,000-unit target
In light of the lengthy halt to sales and production as a result of extended lockdown measures, Perodua has revised its 2021 sales target to 214,000 units, down from the 240,000 units …
Perodua sold 7k cars in August 2021, over 10x more than July, as Rawang factory and showrooms reopen
Perodua registered 6,988 units in August, more than 10 times the 655 units sold in July. This is because P2's factories and showrooms have gradually resumed operations after the nationwide lockdown was …
2022 Proton Iriz and Persona production quality audit – 87% better since 2017, now close to Geely, Volvo levels
The improvements on the facelifted 2022 Proton Iriz and Persona have been covered in detail, but it's not just in terms of performance and features. Under all that veneer are quantifiable gains …
2022 Proton Iriz and Persona now with much improved CVT performance, fuel economy, features: project lead
We're continuing our deep dive into the improvements made to the facelifted 2022 Proton Iriz and Persona, explained in great detail through a roundtable interview with the cars' vehicle programme executive Adzrai …
2022 Proton Iriz and Persona – why still Punch CVT?
With Proton having officially unveiled facelifts for the Iriz and Persona hatchback and sedan models at the beginning of last month, the B-segment duo continues to be improved, most apparently in its …
Proton CamPro VVT engine R&D has ended – 1.5T is the future for next, homegrown Malaysian models
The Proton CamPro engine has been around for quite some time now, with the Gen2 being the first model to use the powerplant way back in 2004. Over the years, the engine …
GALLERY: 2022 Proton Persona 1.6 Premium – RM56k
The Proton Persona was officially unveiled its latest facelift guise early last month, though due to pandemic restrictions at the time, it is only now that we can bring you live images …
GALLERY: 2022 Proton Iriz Active in Malaysia – RM54k
Last month saw the introduction of the facelifted 2022 Proton Iriz, complete with the new crossover-style Active variant. At the time, we only had official photos to go on (as well as …
2022 Proton Iriz, Persona facelift: up to 12% better fuel economy in normal mode, plus another 10% in Eco
During the launch of the facelifted 2022 Iriz and Persona earlier this month, Proton focused on the headline-grabbing features, including a thoroughly-revised interior, new voice control functions and a crossover-style Active variant …
UMW Holdings – sales recovery expected from August as restrictions ease for showrooms, assembly plants
UMW Holdings announced that it expects automotive sales to recover gradually this month as car showrooms and assembly plants have been permitted to resume operations from August 16, following the implementation of …
Proton Saga Knight concept – new interior pics, modern retro vibe with full-width digital dashboard
Last week, we got to have a look at modern digital rendition of the Proton Saga Aeroback Knight courtesy of former Proton designer and current head of industrial design at MIMOS, Saharudin …
DRB-Hicom revenue up 29.4% in H1 2021, y-o-y losses halved – Proton behind the improved performance
DRB-Hicom has revealed its Q2 2021 and H1 2021 results and it shows improvements. In the three months till June 30, revenue went up by 30.8% year-on-year to RM2.62 billion. For the …
Perodua to revise 2021 target after months of closure
Following the resumption of its assembly operations recently, Perodua says it expects to be able to deliver nearly all existing orders within this year. This was indicated by Perodua president and CEO …
