Proton Persona – one man’s tale of love at first sight
For many people, a car is seen largely as a means of transportation, something to serve mobility needs and nothing more. For some though, a car represents something deeper and more personal. …
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VIDEO: Proton is too big to fail – PM Najib Razak
During a recent social media broadcast, prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the government would ensure the continued survival of national carmaker Proton. At the 25 minutes 15 seconds mark …
Proton had plans for Gen2 wagon, 5-door Satria Neo, sporty MPV, SUV and V6 engines – Tengku Mahaleel
According to Tengku Tan Sri Mahaleel Tengku Ariff, Proton had plans for several suggested models and new technologies in the past. The former CEO of Proton revealed this in a Facebook post …
Proton Iriz R5 scores another victory in Cambrian Rally
https://youtu.be/YrlLZP7gmrk The Proton Iriz R5 and Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM) team have secured yet another win, taking the top spot at the 2018 Cambrian Rally – the season opener for the BTRDA …
Extend Proton’s transition period to 3/4S; govt should allow RM1.2 bil soft loan from AP funds – PEKEMA
The Malaysian Association of Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders (PEKEMA) recently held a press conference addressing two issues. The first is a plea for a longer period of transition for current Proton …
Proton addresses PEKEMA concerns regarding bumiputera dealers – incentives, support provided
Proton has just released a statement addressing the concerns of the Malaysian Association of Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders (PEKEMA), which have surfaced in an Utusan Malaysia interview with PEKEMA president Datuk …
Proton announces 4,783 units sold in January 2018
Proton has released information of its sales performance for the month of January 2018, with 4,783 units sold in the month. This result is 19 less cars than the amount sold in …
Proton looking to sell 400,000 cars per year by 2027 – aiming for 30% market share in Malaysia, 10% in Asean
Proton has come up with a 10-year plan in which it is targeting to sell 400,000 vehicles a year by 2027, The Star reports. In terms of volume projection, the national automaker …
Oliver Mellors, on the Mellors Elliot Motorsports Iriz R5
Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM) driver Oliver Mellors has rallying in his blood. His father, Chris Mellors was a three-time British national rally champion, and the 22-year-old has been involved with rallying all …
Proton will not be allowed to sink – Najib Tun Razak
Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak gave his assurance that the (current) government will continue assisting in Proton’s recovery and improvement. This is to ensure the national carmaker can build up …
Proton vendors need to cut prices by 30% – minister
According to second minister of international trade and industry Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Proton vendors need to cut prices by as much as 30%. The minister stated Proton CEO Li Chunrong …
2018 Proton Preve to get improvements all around
It seems like Proton is gearing up for a launch of its updated Preve soon. This (leaked) internal slide shows quite a number of improvements done to the C-segment sedan, the bulk …
More Proton dealers to upgrade to 3S and 4S centres
Five more Proton dealers have signed a deal to upgrade to 3S and 4S centres respectively, as part of the national carmaker’s dealers network upgrade exercise. This is the second batch of …
Proton, Lotus terminate JV with China’s Goldstar
Proton Holdings has terminated its joint venture (JV) contract with China's Goldstar Heavy Industrial to build and market Lotus cars in China, The Edge reports. Lotus Group International, also a party in …
VIDEO: Proton’s soft, “Milo tin” body = unsafe car?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwBcupFD4Lw&rel=0 Most Malaysians would have heard the term tin Milo used to describe a car's (most likely a Proton or Perodua) "soft" body panels. Until today, a lot of car buyers still …
Special offers for fleet sales a normal practice – Proton
Proton has just issued a statement, saying that the company is currently having a special discount policy for corporate sales and fleet sales customers. The statement added that it's common business practice …
Photo of Proton “right-hand drive” Geely Boyue is fake
Photos of the Geely Boyue at Proton service centres and dealer conferences have surfaced on a Facebook page recently. This hints at the fact that not only is development of the national …
TuneD teases new styling kit for the Proton Saga FLX
Local tuning outfit TuneD is set to unveil a new bodykit, this time for the Proton Saga FLX. The company had previously introduced kits for other models like the Persona, Preve as …
Proton records 70,991 units sold in 2017, down 1.8%
Proton has revealed its overall sales performance for 2017, notching up 70,991 units compared to 72,291 units sold in 2016. From that figure, 68,184 units were delivered to retail customers, representing a …
Using Bitcoin or Ethereum to pay for a new Proton? Cryptocurrency not accepted, dealer suspended
A photo of a Proton dealership apparently accepting cryptocurrency, more specifically Bitcoin and Ethereum, as payment for new Proton cars has gone viral on social media recently. Such transactions, however, is not …
