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 talks says “There […]
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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 lights (slimmer and […]
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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 Andreas Meurer says […]
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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 government was still […]
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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, and a production […]
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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 the end of […]
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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 lived a short […]
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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 Proton is basically […]
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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 the Proton Saga […]
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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 on. What does […]
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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 that looks abit […]
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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 suffix to their […]
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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 the globe. The […]
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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 agreement. Volkswagen said […]
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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 a case of […]
