SPYSHOTS: Proton Saga caught testing in Pakistan
The Proton Saga has been caught testing in Pakistan ahead of its introduction in the South Asian country. The above image from CarSpiritPK points to at least two variants of the compact …
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2020 Proton X50 officially teased in Merdeka video!
The Proton X50 is now official! National carmaker Proton has teased its upcoming crossover in its 2020 Merdeka video, showing a blue example along with the rest of the current product range. …
Proton X70 – more than just moving the steering wheel
While we're eagerly awaiting the launch of Proton's second SUV, widely tipped to be called the X50, Zhejiang Geely Holdings (ZGH) group has released a fascinating look at the development process behind …
Proton urges Perdana owners to replace potentially faulty Takata airbags – 87.5% completion rate so far
Proton is appealing to owners of the Proton Perdana to bring their vehicles to authorised service centres as soon as possible to replace potentially faulty Takata passenger airbag inflators, if they haven’t …
2020 Proton X70 police car spotted – SUV joins PDRM
In June, we brought you news of the Proton X70 being selected to join the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) fleet alongside the Honda Civic starting in July, with 197 units of the …
Proton Saga exported to Kenya, CKD local assembly
A Proton Saga in Nairobi? As unlikely as that sounds, it will soon be reality, as the Malaysian carmaker has just shipped its first batch of cars to Kenya. The 30 units …
New Proton Perdana rendered based on Geely Preface
Geely recently unveiled the production version of the Preface, which is the company’s take on a luxury sedan set to be launched in China later this year. Built on the Compact Modular …
Proton Iriz R5 brochure revealed; tarmac and gravel kits, running costs detailed – priced from RM776,000
Rally outfit Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM) had previously stated that there has been plenty of interest in the Iriz R5 rally car that it has been developing, and now the firm has …
Proton X50 teased by dealer in Bintulu – launch soon?
Here's another appearance of what appears to be the forthcoming Proton X50, here seen partly in view behind the larger X70 positioned in front of it. The forthcoming B-segment SUV will be …
Geely to utilise BMA platform for more Proton models
Geely plans to utilise its B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) platform for new Proton models down the line. In an interview with Reuters, the Chinese company revealed the modular platform will be used …
Project Proton – meet the first Proton Wira to go on the Nurburgring and the two Dutch brothers that built it
Think of the Nurburgring and you’ll probably envision a bunch of performance machines making their way around “The Green Hell.” However, have you ever seen a Proton Wira lapping the famous track? …
Proton sells 13,216 vehicles in July, highest in 8 years
It appears that the automotive market is steadily rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic, the total industry volume (TIV) reaching a 13-month high in July thanks to the sales and service tax exemptions. …
Proton Putra WRC – Prodrive-built rally project now part of permanent Proton Motorsports Collection
Following the re-emergence of the Proton Putra WRC into public awareness, Proton Motorsports has released on its Facebook page additional pictures of its 1997 World Rally Championship contender that is now a …
Proton introduces HP scheme for fresh graduates – interest rate as low as 2.98%, until December 31
Proton - through its Proton Commerce (PCSB) subsidiary - has announced a car financing campaign specifically for fresh graduates. The Fresh Graduate Campaign, which runs until December 31, aims to provide those …
Proton now accepting e-wallets at selected service centres – Touch n Go, GrabPay, Boost, FavePay
Here's good news for the e-wallet junkies out there, if you own a Proton. The carmaker has announced that it's now accepting e-wallets at selected service centres. And it's not an exclusive …
Better work culture and streamlined operations are the main reasons for Proton’s turnaround – Li Chunrong
One of the things Li Chunrong did when assuming the role as CEO of Proton Holdings was to set up a Cross Function Team (CFT) to identify and address internal issues the …
Donut Media runs Up To Speed episode on Geely – would you know about Geely if it wasn’t for Proton?
The Geely brand is only about 33 years old now, but in the seemingly short time since its founding days of making copycat cars, the brand has grown to be a global …
Proton aims to unseat Perodua as top auto brand in Malaysia first before ASEAN exports – Li Chunrong
Despite its lackluster efforts in the past, Proton has always had an interest in exporting its cars abroad. Now with the backing of Geely and DRB-Hicom, Proton CEO Li Chunrong said the …
Proton to expand trade-in used car management network to 36 outlets in 2020, to manage resale values
Like it or not, a car's resale value plays a big role in the purchasing decisions of most Malaysians, and Proton is looking to improve the standing of its vehicles in the …
35 years of Proton – we talk to Azlan Othman about the evolution of design, and what to expect for the future
Earlier this month, Proton celebrated the 35th anniversary of its first car, the Saga. It had already been a long journey since Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed mooted the idea of a national …
