Al-Qabba might setup Saudi Proton assembly
A Saudi Arabian private company under the Al-Qabba Group called Malaysian Centre plans to setup a Proton assembly plant in Saudi Arabia to market Proton cars in the Middle Eastern market. Malaysian …
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Perodua Myvi 3-Door Photoshop
Click to enlarge Here's another piece of work by Theophilus Chin, this time a Perodua Myvi has had it's rear doors chopped off for a 3-door tall hatchback look, ala the Getz …
PM to meet Volkswagen team
Our Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will be meeting up with Volkswagen officials soon, which might include the big guy himself, Martin Winterkorn. A senior official that is close to the tie-up …
Proton Savvy 3-Door Concept
Yet another contribution photoshopped image from Theophilus Chin. Here's what he did to the Savvy: 1. Even out (lowered) window line 2. Bigger rear window 3. Wider front door 4. Reshaped rear …
Volkswagen says Proton talks still on
[ UPDATE: The talks have finally ended in a no go. Click here for latest update. ] I have no idea where Singapore's Straits Times got it's information from, but Volkswagen spokesman …
Yakcop: Government will miss 31 March deadline for Proton tie-up
Second Finance Minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said the government would not be able to meet the 31st March 2007 deadline of tomorrow for naming Proton's strategic tie-up partner, as the …
Volkswagen drops tie-up plans with Proton?
This is breaking news. The Straits Times Singapore has reported Volkswagen has scrapped it's plans for a tie-up with Proton. According to Reuters, Volkswagen told Khazanah Nasional that it's strategies have changed, …
Najib: Proton talks may not meet deadline
Perhaps we can stop counting down to 31st of March 2007 now. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says talks with possible foreign partners for Proton might not conclude by …
Proton Putra Neo Photoshop
This photoshopped image is by Kevin Lee, his take on a new "Proton Putra Neo". The Proton Putra 1.8EXi is commonly thought of as the best car Proton ever made, however it …
RM272 million ringgit to cover Lotus debts
Proton has loaned the Lotus Group £40 million, or RM272 million ringgit, to cover the Lotus Group's third successive year of losses. This loan will be converted to equity, which actually means …
Over 10,000 Proton Saga booked for RM26,999
UPDATE: The Proton Saga will be replaced in January 2008 by the Proton BLM. Ironically, despite the popular talk of thousands of unsold Protons lying around in stockyards, the recent offer for …
Khazanah says Proton partner could be local
Khazanah Nasional Bhd's managing director Datuk Azman Mohktar said Proton could possibly fall into a local strategic partner's hands, instead of a foreign one like Volkswagen. However, talks with Volkswagen still goes …
More Satria Neo Photoshopped Concepts
We really must thank Proton's design team for the Satria Neo as it has inspired many graphic artists to practice their skills. Above is a new photoshopped image from Theophilus Chin, something …
Proton Satria Neo5
Another photoshop by contributor Theophilus Chin. He's whipped up a 5-door hatchback version of the Satria Neo called the Satria Neo5, inspired by manufacturers like Chevrolet and Kia who add the 5 …
Proton Cars Get Some International Attention
Proton's Gen2, Savvy and Satria Neo, regarded as the first few cars in a generation of Protons that attempt to breakaway from the Mitsubishi rebadging era have been making it's way around …
Volkswagen to introduce new sedans once Proton deal is finalised
Volkswagen's head of international sales Kevin Rose says talks between Volkswagen and Proton are now at a fairly advanced stage, and both parties clearly know what they would want from such an …
Proton Updates in Indonesia
Proton says it has managed to position itself in the top three spot in Indonesia's taxi market, outselling other brands in a taxi market dominated by Toyota and Hyundai. This may be …
Proton Saga Merdeka Promo: RM26,999
Proton is now selling the only brand new carburetted car in Malaysia, the Proton Saga for only RM26,999 in conjunction with Malaysia's 50th year of independence. This is a discount from it's …
Proton and Lotus Engineering develop Proton GEN2 EVE Hybrid Concept
Lotus Engineering will have this on display at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, a Proton GEN2 equipped with Lotus Engineering's EVE Hybrid technology. EVE, which stands for Efficient, Viable, Environmental, basically pairs …
Proton GEN2 Sedan Computer Graphics
Reader Khairil sent in these photos of what appears to be computer-rendered images of a possible Proton GEN2 Sedan. Styling of the GEN2 Sedan is pretty much similiar to the GEN2 5-door …
