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  Proton X90 launched in 3 export markets: Mauritius (fr RM155k), Brunei (fr RM120k), South Africa (fr RM139k)

  22 September 2023 / 22 comments

  Proton has begun exports of its X90, with the SUV making its debut last month in three export markets, namely Mauritius, South Africa and Brunei. The X90 made its debut in Mauritius on August 4 […]

   

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  Proton X90 recall – grounding connection identified as cause; fire not caused by 48-volt mild hybrid battery

  13 September 2023 / 84 comments

  Proton has issued a statement on the findings of its investigation of a case of fire involving a Proton X90 last month, a video of which had been circulating on social media. Now, the carmaker […]

   

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  Proton crosses 100k-unit mark for 5th consecutive year – 13,955 units in Aug 2023; YTD at 104,602 units

  7 September 2023 / 9 comments

  Proton has announced that it sold 13,955 vehicles (domestic and export) in August 2023, which is 669 units more than it managed in July 2023. With this, the carmaker’s year-to-date (YTD) tally now stands at […]

   

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  Proton S50 sedan will launch in 2 months time – CEO

  5 September 2023 / 39 comments

  Click to enlarge The upcoming ‘Proton S50’ sedan will be launched in two months time. This is according to Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong, who revealed the timeline at the handover ceremony of Malaysian cultural […]

   

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  Proton Test Centre receives ISO 17025 accreditation

  4 September 2023 / 16 comments

  Proton has received accreditation for its in-house testing facilities from the Department of Standards Malaysia, the Malaysian carmaker has announced. The in-house testing facilities located in Shah Alam, which are collectively known as the Proton […]

   

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  Proton S70 – new Perdana based on Geely Preface?

  28 August 2023 / 23 comments

  Proton is set to introduce its new sedan, which is expected to be called the S50, in the near future. The upcoming car, based on the Geely Emgrand, will sit at the top of the […]

   

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  2023 Proton X90 launched in South Africa – 1.5 TGDi mild hybrid; four variants; 6 or 7 seats; from RM138k

  25 August 2023 / 12 comments

  Just a few months after the local launch of the Proton X90 in May, the three-row SUV has now made its way to South Africa. Like in Malaysia, four variants are offered, starting with the […]

   

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  Proton X90 catching fire video – 48V mild-hybrid battery did not explode, Proton investigating incident

  23 August 2023 / 45 comments

  In response to a video of a Proton X90 that caught fire that has been circulating on social media, Proton has issued a statement on the matter. “We are fully aware of the incident, and […]

   

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  Proton S50 spied again testing on Malaysian roads – SS11 B-segment sedan test unit with added bodykit

  22 August 2023 / 44 comments

  The upcoming Proton B-segment sedan, which has been tipped to be called the S50, has been sighted once again running trials on Malaysian roads, and this time it has been photographed by paultan.org reader Joseph […]

   

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  Proton sold 13,326 units in July 2023, 7.1% decrease – 20.5% market share; YTD up 26.6% at 90,647 units

  3 August 2023 / 5 comments

  Proton has announced it delivered a total of 13,326 units (domestic and export) in July 2023, which represents a 16.1% year-on-year (YoY) improvement but 7.1% down when compared to June 2023. With this, the carmaker’s […]

   

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  2024 Proton S50 SS11 sedan will not have Android Auto, Apple CarPlay – current IHU will be improved on

  27 July 2023 / 65 comments

  Those who are still looking forward to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (AACP) in Proton models, perhaps it’s time to accept that the smartphone mirroring that you desire will not happen, at least not in […]

   

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  DRB-Hicom and Geely collaborate to attract investors to AHTV – target for RM32 billion worth of investments

  17 July 2023 / 8 comments

  DRB-Hicom and Zhejiang Geely Holding (Geely) are working together to attract investors to the Automotive High Tech Valley (AHTV) with today’s Global Investors & Vendors Convention 2023, organised by Proton. This comes following the signing […]

   

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  One Proton model to face end of production by the end of 2023 – X50, X70, X90 to stay for probably 10 years

  17 July 2023 / 33 comments

  According to Azmil Abu Bakar, Proton’s senior director of group technical procurement, one of the national carmaker’s models will be discontinued by the end of this year. This was revealed during today’s Global Investors & […]

   

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  Renault and Geely form new JV company to develop engines, hybrid systems for Proton, Mitsubishi, Nissan

  12 July 2023 / 14 comments

  Geely and Renault have signed a joint venture agreement that will see each entity hold a 50% stake in a new powertrain technology company. According to an official release, the new company “aims to become […]

   

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  Proton forms partnerships with e-bidding platforms

  7 July 2023 / 3 comments

  Proton has formalised its strategic partnerships with e-bidding companies myTukar, MUV and Carsome for a smoother trade-in process for customers, the national carmaker said in a statement. “We are thrilled to join forces with myTukar, […]

   

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