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In 2005, Proton R3 Amprex Motorsports secured victory at the 12-hour Merdeka Millennium Endurance (MME) race, with the trio of Japanese Genji Hashimoto, Australian Tony Riccirdello and Malaysian Tengku Djan Ley Tengku Mahaleel winning overall […]
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2023 Proton Saga launched in South Africa – three variants; 1.3L with 5MT or 4AT; priced from RM49k
Proton has expanded its model line-up in South Africa with the introduction of the Saga, which joins the X50 and X70 that were launched last September. According to a report by BusinessTech, the Malaysian carmaker […]
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Proton S50 sedan buyer’s guide – new Preve replacement with 1.5L engine based on Geely Emgrand
Proton S50 rendering from @idiyaz.cg Instagram / Behance After launching two new SUV models (X70 and X50) and a third one (X90) soon, Proton will next shift its focus on a sedan model widely tipped […]
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Proton 4X4 pick-up with X90 front-end rendered
Here’s another rendition of the Geely Haoyue VX11, this time as a dual-cab pick-up truck courtesy once again of visual rendering maestro Theophilus Chin. The visual interpretation here employs the Proton X90 render – also […]
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2023 Proton X90 buyer’s guide – all you need to know about Proton’s new 48V hybrid 7-seater SUV
UPDATE: The Proton X90 has been launched. The Proton X90 will be the next car to be launched by Proton. It is a large three-row 7-seater SUV in the D-segment that competes with cars like […]
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Proton and Perodua continue to meet criteria that defines them as national automakers, says MITI
The government continues to consider Proton and Perodua national carmakers because of their contribution to the local automotive industry and because they meet all the necessary criteria defined under the National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP […]
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Proton launches new stamping line in Tanjung Malim – reduces parts importation by 115,000 units per annum
Proton has launched a new stamping line at its Tanjung Malim plant, which it says will improve localisation as well as reduce its exposure to import disruptions. Parts availability has been an issue for the […]
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2023 Proton X90 production begins in Malaysia – three-row SUV with 1.5T hybrid power coming soon?
Proton today announced the start of production of its upcoming three-row SUV, which is popularly referred to as the X90. Set to be launched later this year in conjunction with the carmaker’s 40th anniversary, the […]
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2023 Proton X90 spotted testing again – interior of upcoming three-row SUV matches the Geely Haoyue
Proton’s upcoming three-row SUV – popularly referred to as the X90 – has been spotted once again ahead of its expected launch this year. This time, paultan.org reader Kamweng Woon managed to capture not just […]
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Proton X90 confirmed to get 48V hybrid turbo engine
Proton’s very first production hybrid car will be launched this year, according to reports by research houses based on an analyst briefing by Proton’s majority shareholder DRB-HICOM on March 2. According to these reports, the […]
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Proton sold 14,033 units in February 2023; B-segment Persona sedan, X50 SUV continue to lead segments
Proton has continued its sales momentum this year by selling 52% more vehicles in the month of February 2023 compared to the month before, which equals a 162% gain over the same month last year, […]
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Proton launches new regional parts centre in Kuching to serve East Malaysia – 30% reduction in lead time
As part of efforts to enhance its aftersales service in East Malaysia, Proton has launched its new regional parts centre (RPC) located in Kuching, Sarawak, which was announced last November. According to the carmaker, the […]
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Proton X50 SUV to be given an update for 2023?
First revealed in September 2020 and then officially launched the following month, the Proton X50 has been a strong seller for the national automaker, with more than 70,000 units sold so far. Of course, while […]
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Proton and Geely 10-year plan on track, still targets to be No.1 in Malaysia, top three player in ASEAN by 2027
Proton says the first five years of its partnership with Geely has seen plenty of positive movement, among them being a return to profitability, something it said was paramount at the beginning of the association, […]
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Proton EV roadmap – to start with MHEV, then PHEV and BEV; targeting Malaysia as an EV RHD hub
Back in 2021, Proton indicated that it had a planned roadmap for electrification involving hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full electric vehicles, and also that it would enter the market when the time was right. […]