Proton turnaround plan only completed by end-2018?
With DRB-Hicom and Geely still in the midst of finalising the latter's acquisition of Proton, the completion of a business plan to turn around the struggling national carmaker is only expected to …
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DRB-Hicom says no to rumours of new Proton CEO
In a bid to quash rumours that Proton has appointed a new chief executive officer, DRB-Hicom has released a statement saying that it, along with Geely, is still in the midst of …
Quick Ride to lease Proton vehicles to Uber drivers – Saga at RM45 per day, Persona at RM55 per day
Those looking to become an Uber driver will soon have a new entry into the ride-hailing network. The Cartrade Group, together with Koperasi Pelaburan Amanah Berhad (KAPB), has entered into a partnership …
Tun M wants to start another Proton if Pakatan wins
It's no secret that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is unhappy about Proton's stake sale to China's Geely. But now it has emerged that the founder of Proton may have another go at …
Proton launches new body and paint centre in Seri Kembangan, announces Amazing 5 Value campaign
Proton has launched a new body and paint (B&P) centre in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, as part of an upgrade for the existing World Car Care Services dealer outlet at Taman Bukit Serdang. …
DRIVEN: Geely Boyue – first impressions review of what will be Proton’s first ever SUV, coming in 2018
Geely's acquisition of Proton was the biggest automotive news story of 2017. It was the culmination of the national carmaker's government-mandated year-long search for a foreign strategic partner, and brings to a …
Perodua version of Daihatsu DN F-Sedan rendered
Yesterday's stunning Daihatsu DN F-Sedan Concept certainly caught the attention of readers, with many wagging their tongues at the prospect of a Perodua version. Well, our resident Photoshop wizard Theophilus Chin has …
Geely senior chief engineer praises Proton chassis department, could collaborate on future models
During a presentation to Malaysian media last week, senior chief engineer at Geely's new Hangzhou Bay research and development centre Li Li praised Proton's chassis department, saying that the Chinese conglomerate could …
Perodua delivers its 250,000th Axia to school teacher
Perodua has managed to deliver its 250,000th Axia, nearly three years after the model was first introduced. The fortunate owner of the historic Axia is a school teacher, Isma, who resides in …
Proton-Geely Boyue SUV to go on sale by end of 2018
The first production model to emerge from the Proton-Geely cooperation, based on the Boyue SUV, is expected to enter markets by the end of 2018 or early 2019, according to minister of …
Proton-Geely cooperation targets production volume of 280,000 units – exports to China and Southeast Asia
The government is targeting the Proton-Geely partnership to have a production volume of about 280,000 units, with a large chunk of this set for the China and Southeast Asian markets, Bernama reports. …
TuneD teases its upcoming Proton Saga 2 0 rework
https://youtu.be/yN2d_ACO-nw Back in May, local tuning outfit TuneD unveiled its first range of aftermarket bodykits and exclusive packages designed specifically to fit the three Proton models, the Persona, Preve and the Saga. …
Perodua sells nearly 100k cars in first half of 2017, up 2.4% – on track to hit full year target of 202k
We've just passed the half way mark of 2017, and as far as Malaysian auto market leader Perodua is concerned, things are according to plan. The company announced in a business briefing …
Perodua seriously considering compact SUV – Aminar
Perodua is 'seriously considering' the introduction of a compact SUV. This was revealed by Perodua president and CEO Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh at the presentation of the company's first half of 2017 …
Proton Iriz R5 takes debut rally win at Goodwood 2017
Fresh out of its garage, the Proton Iriz R5 has taken the overall win in the modern rally category on the third day of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Mellors Elliot …
2017 Proton Exora on sale now – Turbo CVT only, side airbags no longer available, RM67,800 to RM75,800
Specifications and pricing of the 2017 Proton Exora have quietly made their way onto the Proton Edar website. A source at Proton has confirmed that the revised seven-seater MPV has already gone …
VIDEO: Proton Iriz R5 tackles Goodwood forest stage
https://www.facebook.com/I.MK84.I/videos/1078696375565364/ There is now footage of the Proton Iriz R5 rally car tackling the Goodwood forest rally stage, and it looks quick. Prepared by Mellors Elliot Motorsport, the Iriz R5 rally car …
Proton Iriz R5 to run at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Following the first official pictures of the Proton Iriz R5 rally car, Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM) has released more images of the rally car which is due to hit the rally course …
Proton SUV will be under RM100k – Ong Ka Chuan
There has been a lot of hype surrounding the Geely Boyue, which has been confirmed to be a new Proton model following the signing of a definitive agreement between both parties. Many …
Perodua clarifies no Myvi and Alza detached rear axle issue, says social media photos are accident-related
Recently, photos of Perodua Myvi and Alza accident vehicles have been circulating on social media, implying that these mishaps were as a result of the cars' rear axle detaching from the chassis …
