Proton wants govt to pay R&D costs – Mahathir
Proton Holdings Bhd is seeking reimbursement from the government for the amount it has spent on research and development (R&D) to produce new cars, The Star reports. "We have asked the government …
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Proton Design Competition 2014: We have a chat with Azlan Othman, Proton’s head of design
Designers have to wear a lot of hats these days. In addition to cooperating with each other on the design of a car, they also have to work with engineers, bean counters, …
GALLERY: Proton Saga FLX Executive and Proton Persona Executive now in showrooms
We visited the Proton Edar showroom in Glenmarie over the weekend to provide you with an in-depth view of the result of Proton's latest trim level reshuffling – the Proton Saga FLX …
Proton needs at least a year to turn around – Dr M
Proton Holdings Bhd needs at least a year to turn around, chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said, according to a New Straits Times report. In the quest to improve the quality …
Proton Design Competition 2014 – a design guide
More updates on the Proton Design Competition 2014 – the automaker has come up with a set of pointers for contestants based on the guiding principles that the judging panel will be …
Proton Saga Executive enhanced – new trim, Bluetooth
Proton has officially announced an enhanced Proton Saga Executive, along with the Persona Executive we showed you earlier today. The Saga Executive sits between the base Saga SV and the range-topping Saga …
Proton Persona Executive – new trim level unveiled with higher spec, from RM49,938
The Proton Persona Executive has officially been unveiled, a new trim level that slots above the base Super Value (SV) model and brings back most of the features that were removed from …
Proton Design Competition 2014 – a quick guide on entry formats and submissions
Budding designers are no doubt busy working on their Proton Design Competition 2014 entries, envisioning their idea of what a Proton city car of 2020 should look like. Earlier in the week, …
Proton Design Competition 2014 – the past concepts
Hello, budding designers! By now, we're sure you're hard at work on your Proton Design Competition 2014 entries and your vision of a Proton city car for 2020. While you guys are …
Proton Design Competition 2014 – calling budding designers to come up with a Proton City Car for 2020
Calling all budding Malaysian designers. Here’s your chance to show off your talents, courtesy of Proton Design Contest 2014. Aimed at youths aged between 13-25 years, the contest carries the theme “#PROTONCITYCAR2020” …
Proton must find way to penetrate international market on par with South Korean, Japanese manufacturers
Proton will remain confined to the local market if the company continues to rely on government protection, according to deputy minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Hamim Samuri. He said that …
Proton Saga third-gen to be ready next year – Mahathir
Newly-appointed Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has revealed that the next-generation Proton Saga will be unveiled in about a year's time. According to a report by Berita Harian, the former prime …
Proton to change strategy from being maker of cheap cars to become world-class carmaker – Mahathir
Proton's immediate plan will be to change its strategy from being a maker of cheap cars to become a world-standard carmaker, newly-appointed chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said, according to a …
Proton R3 Motorsport Driving Experience – getting to grips with the new driver training programme
As an avid fan of the Gran Turismo video game series, I have gone through countless of the famous licence tests that are a necessity to advance through the games' career modes. …
Proton to work with Geely to expand in China, could produce cars based on design of Geely models – PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has revealed that Proton Holdings Bhd will work with Chinese carmaker Geely Automobile Holdings to expand the former's market in China, reports Bernama. He said …
Proton Global Small Car seen in Cameron Highlands!
Cameron Highlands is where the party's at, it seems. After a debadged Daihatsu Ayla (widely expected to be a test mule for Perodua's upcoming 'new model'/Axia) was spotted at the hill station …
Proton in talks with Japanese carmakers on future collaborations, Mitsubishi unlikely – Dr Mahathir
Recently-appointed Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said that the national car company is in talks with several Japanese carmakers regarding future collaborations, according to a Bernama report. He added that …
Proton Global Small Car (P2-30A) spotted in Kota Bharu, together with Polo, Myvi, Brio and Fiesta!
Reader Zaidee Hasrine has kindly shared with us on Facebook these spyshots of a few (four in total?) Proton Global Small Cars (code-named P2-30A) in Kota Bharu, apparently being benchmarked against a …
Mahathir will strengthen Proton as chairman – Najib
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's appointment as Proton Holdings Bhd chairman will further strengthen the national carmaker, Datuk Seri Najib Razak has said, according to Bernama. "Although there are many challenges ahead but …
Dr Mahathir officially announced as Proton chairman
Proton Holdings Bhd has officially announced that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has agreed to become its chairman effective May 16, 2014. Dr Mahathir will also be chairman of Group Lotus plc, a …