New Proton Saga rendering by Theophilus Chin
The drawn out saga between Volkswagen and Proton has become one long ‘will they, won’t they’ affair. However, if Proton does end up becoming the thirteenth brand under the massive VW umbrella, …
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Sacked Lotus CEO Dany Bahar files claim against DRB
Remember ex-Lotus CEO Dany Bahar? The sacked exec has filed a claim against Group Lotus and its Malaysian parent DRB-Hicom for wrongful dismissal. Bahar was suspended in May following "a complaint about …
VW labour chief says no to Proton acquisition
According to a Reuters report, Volkswagen AG labour chief Bernd Osterloh was quoted by German daily Handelsblatt as saying that the carmaker's labour representatives will not back any more of its acquisitions, …
Engineer wins nation’s first 4G internet car, courtesy of Yes and Proton’s Facebook contest
Remember the online contest organised by YTL Communications' Yes brand and Proton? That's the one with the 4G internet-enabled Proton Inspira worth RM100k as its grand prize. Well, the winners were revealed …
DRB-Hicom to pour in RM1 bil to develop Proton City
Tanjung Malim is set to see significant growth and progression over the next five years, with DRB-Hicom planning to ramp up development of Proton City. According to a Bernama report. the corporation …
PG Andersson wins Rally Finland for Proton, Juha Salo makes it a yellow podium with third
Scandinavia has been a good hunting ground for Proton Motorsports this year. After winning his home rally in Sweden earlier this year, PG Andersson has scored a second SWRC victory for himself …
Proton taking on Rally Finland with two Scandinavians
Proton is back in Scandinavia for round five of the FIA Super 2000 World Rally Championship, and the team will compete in the Neste Oils Rally Finland with two Scandinavian drivers - …
DRB-Hicom rejects £1 offer for Lotus, wants to nurse loss making sportscar maker back to health
It has been revealed that DRB-Hicom, owner of Lotus via its stake in national carmaker Proton, received an offer from a foreign company to take the loss making sportscar maker off its …
Report: Volkswagen interested in Proton again?
And here we go again - rumours of Volkswagen being interested in taking up a stake in Proton crops up again. German publication Manager Magazin reports that VW is considering another opportunity …
Proton Inspira 2.0P gets 17″ wheels and bodykit
Proton has updated the top of the line Proton Inspira 2.0P model. It now wears wheels that are upped an inch in size wrapped with 215/50R17 tyres, and it also comes standard …
Proton Preve R3 Concept at 2012 Malaysian Rally
Proton also showcased a nice white Proton Preve R3 Concept beside the Proton Satria Neo S2000 Edition Supercharged Concept. The Preve R3 was dressed up in an R3 bodykit, and it also …
Alister McRae wins the 2012 Malaysian Rally
Alister McRae has won the Malaysian Rally 2012, making it his first win of the 2012 Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) season. The win also saw Proton defending its Malaysian Rally crown, …
Proton Satria Neo S2000 Edition Supercharged Concept at Plaza Angsana JB
This Proton Satria Neo CPS done up in a yellow paint job ala Proton's S2000 rally car is being showcased at Plaza Angsana JB, in conjunction with the 2012 Malaysian Rally. This …
Proton wins Rally of Thailand with Tom Cave
Proton has won the Rally of Thailand, which happened over the weekend. Current British Rally Championship leader Tom Cave drove remarkably in his debut as a factory driver for Proton, setting fastest …
PG Andersson finishes second in Rally New Zealand
It wasn't an easy Rally New Zealand for Proton, but Swedish driver PG Andersson still managed to chalk up his second successive podium finish in the Super 2000 World Rally Championship (SWRC). …
Proton S16 FLX – the update arrives in Australia
Some quick news about the Proton Saga in Australia. Two and a half years after its introduction there, the original S16 has been replaced in the Oz lineup by the current FLX …
Proton targets SWRC victory at Rally New Zealand
More FIA Super 2000 World Rally Championship (SWRC) action for Proton, this time at Rally New Zealand which happens this weekend. With one victory after two rounds of the SWRC, Proton drivers …
Proton Prevé bookings pass 10k mark in two months
Proton announced that the Prevé has received 11,310 bookings in two months after its launch, making it the most popular 1.6 litre sedan in the market. Decent figures, although the "most popular" …
Proton Inspira – 2.0 CVT Executive variant introduced
Proton has introduced an Executive version of its 2.0 litre CVT Inspira - the variant replaces the 1.8 CVT Executive in the model lineup, slotting in between the 2.0 CVT Premium and …
