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  Proton EV in 2025 – all-new model being co-developed with Geely, not a rebadge of existing car: Roslan

  27 March 2024 / 48 comments

  National carmaker Proton is expecting to release its electric vehicle model in 2025, and this will be an all-new model that is co-developed by Proton and Geely, and it will not be a rebadged version […]

   

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  Proton opens in-house vehicle tinting service in Tanjung Malim; installation up to 5,000 cars a month

  21 March 2024 / 16 comments

  Proton has announced the official opening of the Exclusive Proton Accessories Tint Centre, which is located within the carmaker’s manufacturing facility in Tanjung Malim, Perak. The opening of the vehicle tinting centre marks the expansion […]

   

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  Proton Tanjong Malim’s solar plant bags NEA 2023 award – over RM10 million in electricity savings to date

  15 March 2024 / 12 comments

  Proton Tanjong Malim’s solar power initiative has secured the top spot in the ‘Renewable Energy’ category under the ‘On Grid (National Grid)’ segment of the National Energy Awards (NEA) 2023. First unveiled two years ago, […]

   

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  Proton X90 – local assembly in Bangladesh confirmed, automaker set to begin CKD production this year

  13 March 2024 / 9 comments

  It was reported earlier this month that the Proton X90, which was launched in Bangladesh on February 29, was set for local assembly in the country by the end of this year. This has now […]

   

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  Proton suppliers claim to be struggling as company sources parts from China – Proton issues statement

  13 March 2024 / 52 comments

  More than 100 Malaysian parts suppliers and vendors affiliated with Proton are reportedly facing a severe financial strain due to escalating operational expenses as a result of dwindling orders, the New Straits Times reports. The […]

   

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  Proton S70 February sales up 60.5% to 2,314 units – best-selling “C-segment” sedan in Malaysia

  6 March 2024 / 19 comments

  Aside from announcing its sales for the month of February, Proton has also provided an update on how many S70 sedans have left dealer lots. The national carmaker sold 2,314 units of the new four-door […]

   

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  Proton sold 13,602 units in February 2024 – 20.5% market share, Saga top seller, S70 moves into 2nd spot

  6 March 2024 / 1 comment

  Proton has announced that it sold 13,602 units (domestic and export) in February, making for a 5.6% increase from the 12,882 units it shifted in January. The national automaker said that the combined tally of […]

   

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  Proton to improve parts supply with new warehouse management system, regional parts centre in Sabah

  5 March 2024 / 4 comments

  Proton has announced initiatives to improve parts supply in order to better cater to increased market demand. Key to the carmaker’s aftersales improvement efforts is Proton Parts Centre (PPCSB), which was established on June 19, […]

   

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  Proton X90 – Bangladesh CKD assembly by end-2024

  4 March 2024 / 7 comments

  Proton X90 in Malaysia The Proton X90 has been launched in Bangladesh last week, according to BNN, which reported that the SUV is set for local assembly in the country by the end of this […]

   

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  Proton diversifies income stream, ‘Global Services’ handles cafe, merchandise, R3 division, solar panels

  29 February 2024 / 3 comments

  Proton is diversifying its operations and revenue stream by exploring opportunities within the automotive ecosystem and beyond, and leading the effort is Proton Global Services (PGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Proton Edar. Established in […]

   

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  Proton S70 review – better buy vs City and Vios?

  29 February 2024 / 29 comments

  Here it is, my full in-depth review of the new Proton S70. As usual it’s very long – though my initial X50 review was even longer – but it covers all you need to know […]

   

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  Proton S70 R3 racecar confirmed for Sepang 1,000 km (S1k) endurance race – sportier R3 roadcar to follow?

  28 February 2024 / 8 comments

  Proton ‘S70 GT’ rendered by Theophilus Chin National carmaker Proton has announced that its motorsport arm, R3 Motorsports is developing a Proton S70 race car for entry into the Sepang 1000km (S1K) endurance race. The […]

   

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  2024 Proton X70 facelift spied – new wheels from Geely Boyue FL, old dashboard from current model

  27 February 2024 / 9 comments

  The upcoming 2024 Proton X70 facelift has been spied testing in public once again, this time also by a paultan.org who wishes to remain anonymous. This comes shortly after the most recent sighting of the […]

   

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  Proton Arena was once crash tested by ANCAP in 2009 – two-door ute was given a one-star safety rating

  22 February 2024 / 20 comments

  For throwback Thursday (last week), the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) dug through its archives and uploaded a video of a crash test involving the Proton Jumbuck, which we know here as the Arena. […]

   

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  Proton CEO Li Chunrong says Geely-based models to be updated – X70, X50 facelift to be launched soon?

  21 February 2024 / 10 comments

  Proton CEO Li Chunrong has said during the company’s CNY media appreciation dinner yesterday that Geely-based models will be updated as part of the company’s product strategy. At present, the four models in the carmaker’s […]

   

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