OPINION: An ode to an old friend, the Proton Saga
The year was 1985, the song was Careless Whisper and I was a fat adolescent with a penchant for all things cars (because I didn’t have a snowflake's chance in hell with …
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Proton Saga – how was the first Malaysian car named?
Malaysia's first national car, the Proton Saga, made its debut on July 9, 1985, and Proton is unveiling an Anniversary Edition this year on that date. How did the landmark car get …
Proton Saga Anniversary Edition teased, debuts July 9
How time flies. The Proton Saga turns 35 this July 9, the first-gen having made its official debut on the date in 1985. Three and a half decades on, the national automaker …
Perodua Myvi officially launched in Brunei – 1.3G and S-Edition; new SE or GT body kit coming to Malaysia?
Perodua has officially launched the third-generation Myvi in Brunei, with distribution being handled by GHK Motors in the country. Buyers there will have access to two variants, including the 1.3G and S-Edition, …
Proton details Joox music streaming service for cars with GKUI – over 30 million songs; basic, VIP accounts
Back in March this year, Proton announced that it would switch its online music streaming service to Joox Music from March 27 for cars with GKUI-powered infotainment systems, like the X70 and …
New national car project will continue, government to be briefed on its development and progress – Azmin
The government says the new national car project (NNCP) is set to continue despite the change in national leadership, according to senior minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali. "This is for the sake …
Proton sells 9,623 units in June; gains 69.5% month-on-month over May, increased 26.3% from June 2019
Proton has recorded 9,623 vehicle sales for the month of June 2020, which the national carmaker says is its second-best monthly sales performance seen so far this year. This represents a 69.5% …
Perodua sells 21,250 cars in June, best month in 2020
Some positive news on the automotive front. Market leader Perodua has announced that it has sold an estimated 21,250 cars in June, which is its highest monthly sales figure this year. The …
Perodua Ruza van – Daihatsu Gran Max-based render
Remember the Perodua Rusa? Launched in 1996 or two years after the first Kancil broke cover, the compact van was a localised remake of the Daihatsu Hijet of the time, aimed at …
Proton, Geely enter third year of partnership – public starting to praise product quality, aftersales service
Believe it or not, the Proton-Geely partnership has just crossed the three year mark. The two companies formally inked their partnership deal on June 23, 2017, which saw Geely acquire a 49.9% …
2020 Proton X50 due out soon, order books open?
Social media can be a treasure trove of information, but not everything smells of roses, and not all things ring true. Many a time, unconfirmed rumours and downright fake news gets spread …
Proton giving free five years of personal insurance to frontliners and family members who purchase a car
Proton has something for the frontliners that have been serving our country throughout the Covid-19 pandemic period. The carmaker is giving frontliners or their immediate family members free personal insurance for five …
2020 SST exemption: new Proton price list revealed – up to RM7,000 or 5.7% cheaper until December 31
Proton is the latest company to reveal its rebates in accordance to the government's exemption of the sales and service tax (SST), valid until December 31. In stark contrast to the norm, …
Perodua extends selected service centre hours to 9pm
Perodua is extending the operation hours of selected service centres and body and paint (B&P) hubs in a pilot project. For now, it involves 16 service centres and three B&P hubs nationwide, …
2020 SST exemption: New Perodua price list revealed, up to RM4.7k or 6% cheaper until December 31, 2020
Earlier, Perodua announced that prices of its vehicle models are set to drop between 3% and 6% from June 15 until December 31, 2020 as a result of government’s plan to implement …
Perodua reduces car prices by 3-6% via cash rebates until June 14 – new prices to remain until December 31
Perodua has announced that it will reduce its model prices by between 3% and 6% via cash rebates starting from today until June 14, 2020. This is well in advance of the …
Proton sold 5,676 cars in May 2020 – 21.1% market share; Saga becomes best-selling car for the month
Proton managed to sell a total of 5,676 cars in the month of May 2020, which represents a 23.3% market share for the month and a 46.5% drop from the 10,611 units …
Proton Saga – best-selling car in Malaysia in May 2020
Proton has announced the Saga as the best-selling car in Malaysia for the month of May 2020. The sedan has been a consistent performer for the national carmaker, alongside the X70, and …
Perodua registers 7,886 cars in May, 41% market share
Despite Covid-19 and the economic damage the pandemic has wreaked, people still need cars, and pent-up demand from the movement control order (MCO) has seen Perodua record 7,886 units in May. This …
Proton appoints Roslan Abdullah as its new vice president of sales and marketing, Proton Edar CEO
Proton has announced the appointment of Roslan Abdullah as the company’s new vice president of sales and marketing, effective June 1, 2020. Aside from his new role as VP, Roslan will also …
