Proton – tightening safety regs and how it will comply
Safety is a big thing in our car industry today - more than it has ever been. Regulatory bodies, research institutes and carmakers alike have been tirelessly working in the background for …
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Modern Proton cars just as safe as Volvos – MITI
Proton cars are as safe as those from Volvo, the International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has said. The ministry, in a written reply to Batu Gajah MP V. Sivakumar's question on …
Proton, Lotus look to return to profit in 2016 – report
It seems like there's light at the end of the tunnel for Proton and Lotus, as they are both looking at a return to profitability as early as the 2016 financial year …
Alami Proton carnival in Johor Bahru this weekend
Click to enlarge Following the success of the first Alami Proton open day at the national carmaker's Centre of Excellence in Shah Alam last September, the carnival is now in Johor Bahru …
GST: All Perodua models now cheaper – full price list
Perodua has followed up with its recent announcement to lower its prices by up to 1.6% following the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) yesterday. The 1.6% drop is reflected …
GST: Perodua car prices reduced by 0.1% to 1.6% depending on model, spare parts prices maintained
More GST related news, this time from Perodua. Starting today, prices of Perodua cars will see a reduction of 0.1% to 1.6% depending on model, following the implementation of the Goods and …
GST: All Proton models now cheaper, by up to 3.25%
Proton has announced its new car prices following the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which comes into effect today. Prices across the automaker's model range have dropped, with a …
Indonesia’s national car to be an electric car – report
Indonesia's self-developed and built national car is planned to be an electric vehicle (EV), research, technology and high educational institute minister Muhammad Nasir has said, Antara reports. "Yes only electric cars, not …
Perodua dealers plead for sales tax return prior to GST, claim RM230k loss per dealer on double tax
Ahead of tomorrow's implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Perodua Dealers Association wants to be able to reclaim the 10% sales tax paid on unsold stocks, to avoid double …
Proton Iriz planned to be sold in India, CKD possible
With more and more countries slated to receive the Proton Iriz, it appears the "global car" is finally about to see the world. The latest nation added to the list is India, …
Proton Preve to be assembled in Bangladesh – report
Proton has reportedly signed an agreement to assemble its cars in Bangladesh, according to reports by Bangladeshi media. Local conglomerate PHP Group aims to build 1,200 sedans a year initially when production …
Perodua’s “deadly” self-illuminating meter panel on Myvi and Alza – P2 CEO issues official statement
By now you would probably have read about Perodua's self-illuminating instrument cluster in the Myvi and Alza, alleged to be "deadly" by one retired expat named Wolf Vaupel. Here's the background. The …
Retired expat engineer in Malaysia questions Perodua Myvi’s self-illuminating instrument cluster
A blog post on the Perodua Myvi and Alza’s self-illuminating instrument cluster written by a retired expat named Wolf Vaupel has been going viral on social media over the weekend. The blog …
Proton Inspira, Satria Neo – discounts around RM8k!
More Proton discounts! After announcing rebates for the Iriz, Preve, Suprima S, Exora and Saga as part of its 'February 2015' deals, the national carmaker has announced the same for the Inspira …
Perodua donates Axia to National Kidney Foundation – win the car through the Spot & Ride contest
Perodua has contributed an Axia to the National Kidney Foundation in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the 'World Kidney Day' celebrations. The public can win the car through Spot & Ride, …
Proton Saga gets big discounts – from under RM30k
Click to enlarge. With the Iriz, Preve, Suprima S and Exora already enjoying considerable discounts, it’s now the turn of the entry-level Proton Saga to get the same treatment. The most significant …
Proton Preve offered with up to RM8,000 discount
Click to enlarge. Like clockwork, Proton has announced its CNY offers for the Preve. As with the Iriz and Suprima S models, the C-segment sedan gets discounts of up to RM8,000, RM1,000 …
Proton Exora – discounts of up to RM7,000 offered
Click to enlarge. Following the RM8,000 discounts given to the Iriz and Suprima S, it’s now the Proton Exora’s turn to get CNY special offers. As you can see in the image …
Proton, Perodua to regain market share this year?
National carmakers Proton and Perodua are expected to recover lost market share this year and close the sales gap with foreign brands, if not even regain dominance, The Star cites research reports …
Proton revives deal with Goldstar to produce cars, engines in China – the end of Youngman-Lotus?
Proton has signed a three-way agreement with former partner Goldstar Heavy Industrial Co Ltd and authorities in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China to produce cars and engines in that city, WantChinaTimes.com has reported, …
