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  Proton Iriz open for booking in Indonesia – 1.3 Standard only, under RM67k, launching February 18

  10 February 2017 / 31 comments

  It’s been nearly two years since the Proton Iriz was tipped to go on sale in Indonesia, but the national B-segment hatchback is finally open for booking in the republic ahead of its launch in […]

   

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  Proton partnership deal will be beneficial for the brand, and it will remain a national carmaker – DRB-Hicom

  7 February 2017 / 48 comments

  The flurry of news activity reporting Chinese automaker Geely as the leading candidate to become Proton’s potential foreign partner hasn’t just stirred the movement of shares at both Geely and DRB-Hicom, which fully owns the […]

   

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  DRB-Hicom shares up on possible Proton-Geely deal

  7 February 2017 / 18 comments

  Nothing like conjecture to get the share prices moving. Last week, it was reported that shares of Geely Automobile soared to record levels following the report that the Chinese automaker was leading the race to […]

   

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  Geely shares soar following possible Proton purchase

  6 February 2017 / 75 comments

  Shares of Geely Automobile soared to record levels last week following the report that the Chinese automaker was leading the race to become Proton’s foreign partner, the South China Morning Post reports. Last Friday, Geely […]

   

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  Proton Persona and Saga introduced in Brunei, giving the two models their international market debut

  2 February 2017 / 20 comments

  Proton has given the new Persona and third-gen Saga their international market debut. The two cars were officially introduced in Brunei by distributor PAD Motors last week at an event held at Times Square shopping […]

   

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  Abdul Rashid Musa appointed as Proton Edar CEO

  2 February 2017 / 37 comments

  Proton has formally announced the appointment of Abdul Rashid Musa as the CEO of Proton Edar, effective February 1. Rashid replaces Rohime Shafie, who has been reassigned to DRB-Hicom as the head of automotive in […]

   

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  China’s Geely leads PSA in bid to partner Proton, both want majority stake in Tg Malim plant – report

  2 February 2017 / 77 comments

  With Proton aiming to announce its foreign partner in April, interested parties are currently on location and ramping up the groundwork for a proposal. The Star reports a two horse race between the PSA Group […]

   

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  Proton expects to name foreign partner in April

  27 January 2017 / 26 comments

  Proton says it is aiming to announce its foreign strategic partner in April, though there is a possibility that this could stretch to the end of June, Bernama reports. It had initially been reported last […]

   

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  VIDEO: Proton – five safety tips for this festive season

  26 January 2017 / 18 comments

  Many Malaysians will be making the long drive back to their hometowns in conjunction with the Chinese New Year festive season, but before setting off, one should always ensure they perform a few safety checks […]

   

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  Proton accredited as centre for National Dual Training System by Malaysian Ministry of Human Resources

  26 January 2017 / 13 comments

  Proton today received accreditation from the Ministry of Human Resources and the Department of Skills Development (JPK), as a one-stop centre for the National Dual Training System (SLDN) programme. Along with the accreditation, Proton also […]

   

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  GALLERY: Proton Persona v Iriz – sedan-hatch sisters

  25 January 2017 / 70 comments

  The new Proton Persona was one of three new sedans the national carmaker launched in 2016, alongside the flagship Perdana and the entry level Saga. Of the trio, captured together in a gallery we presented […]

   

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  Proton, Yes offer enhanced 4G LTE in select models

  14 January 2017 / 47 comments

  Connectivity on the go is a prerequisite nowadays, and Proton has collaborated with YTL Communications to offer in-car Internet connectivity with the Yes 4G Huddle mobile hotspot device since 2011. Today, Proton in conjunction with […]

   

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  Proton CNY promo – up to RM12k rebate until Jan 31

  10 January 2017 / 97 comments

  Once again, the festivities aren’t too far away, and Chinese New Year seems as good a time as any to welcome a new car into the household. To that end, Proton Edar is running a […]

   

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  BR1M aid for Uber vehicle purchase – discussions on

  10 January 2017 / 44 comments

  The government says that its plan to encourage 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) recipients in the B40 group to use the financial aid to purchase a Proton Iriz and join ride-sharing services such as Uber is […]

   

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  DRIVEN: Proton Ertiga – taking it out on the road

  7 January 2017 / 60 comments

  No shame in rebadging, if it serves up a solution that would otherwise take too long – and too much – to accomplish. Such is the case with the Proton Ertiga, which features the Suzuki […]

   

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