GALLERY: ASEAN NCAP Phase III – a closer look
The results of the third and final phase of the ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme (ASEAN NCAP) were released yesterday, but we were also given a quick look at the cars tested …
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ASEAN NCAP Phase III: Honda CR-V, Proton Preve, Toyota Corolla Altis, Chevrolet Colorado get five stars
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has announced results for the third and final phase of the ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme (ASEAN NCAP) at the Philea Resort and Spa …
Proton Global Small Car P2-30A spied on Fed Highway
Our colleague Azree managed to snap these photos of a solitary Proton Global Small Car (code-named P2-30A) on the Federal Highway - just about managed, as the car began to speed off …
All new taxis to be brown Proton Exora from Nov 1
All budget and executive taxi operators with permits expiring October 31 this year must change their cars to a brown Proton Exora, according to a report by The Star. The move, part …
Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah appointed as Proton CEO
DRB-Hicom has announced that Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah has been appointed to the post of chief executive officer of Proton, effective April 15. The official announcement was made earlier today during an …
Gold Youngman Lotus L3 GT shown at Auto China
Our photographers at Auto China stumbled upon this rather... amusing gold Youngman Lotus L3 GT sedan while finishing up their run of the show, and sent us these pictures to pique our …
Proton looking at exports to drive profits; says it makes less than RM500 for each Saga SV sold – report
Proton is targeting to boost exports in a bid to stem falling profits due to dwindling local sales, the Business Times reported yesterday. Despite the recent launches of two highly-anticipated models – …
Perodua Myvi XT, new Extreme launched: from RM42k
The wraps have come off the Perodua Myvi XT – a new variant of the company's wildly successful supermini (the best-selling car in Malaysia for eight years in a row, peaking at …
Perodua Myvi XT – new variant sighted, ad pops up
The upcoming Perodua Myvi variant called the Myvi XT, which was first teased through the company's website, has broken cover - aside from an ad on oto.my, reader Faiz Fadil spotted a …
Perodua Myvi XT – website teases new variant
Perodua has teased a new Myvi variant called the Myvi XT on its website. No details are given, but a quick search on the web yields info posted by a sales advisor, …
Perodua’s new model will meet EEV fuel-efficiency standards, incentive wishlist submitted to Govt
2014 will be a 'Year of Transformation' for Perodua, a year where a new model will roll out of a new factory using new practices. The Perodua Global Manufacturing plant, scheduled to …
Daihatsu Ayla seen again – Perodua Viva replacement?
The debadged Daihatsu Ayla/Toyota Agya has been spotted again, wearing the same trade plate as before. These spyshots were kindly sent in by reader Din Adun - now we know what the …
SPYSHOTS: New Proton Exora SV in the works?
Is Proton preparing to launch a low cost version of the Proton Exora just as it has did with the Persona and the Saga? This Proton Exora with trade plates was spotted …
Perodua commits RM6 million to fund UK distributor
Perodua has committed operational funds worth £1.2 million (RM6 million) to support its UK distributor, Perodua UK Limited (PDUK). The agreement is meant to bolster the brand’s after sales services in the …
Proton hybrid car production starts end-2014 – MITI
Proton will produce a hybrid model by the end of this year, said Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Hamim Samuri. He revealed that to Dewan Rakyat yesterday, in reply to …
VIDEO: A walk-around tour of the Perodua Alza facelift
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73L6TNv6jmk In our latest walk-around video, we take an in-depth look at the newest iteration of Malaysia's most affordable MPV. Although the mechanicals have remained the same since the original's introduction in …
Dr Mahathir to resign from his post as Proton adviser?
According to a recent news report, Tun Dr Mahathir is believed to have tendered his resignation as Proton's adviser. The letter has supposedly been sent, but the move has not been confirmed, …
A first taste of Sepang – getting a ride in the Proton R3 Suprima S Malaysian Super Series Touring Car
Being a motor journalist has a habit of taking your preconceptions of what a job should entail and setting them on fire. Having started my stint at paultan.org less than a month …
Proton’s Australian sales up by 63% in Feb – 106 units
Some news about Proton in Australia. Proton Cars Australia has reported an increase in sales figures for the month of February 2014 - the monthly total of 106 units represents a 63.1% …
SPY VIDEO: Proton Global Small Car P2-30A on snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOfkMRLNI3A It has been awhile since we last saw the Proton Global Small Car a.k.a. P2-30A on test, so here's a spy video filmed by our Euro spies showing the GSC in …
