Reports: Proton acquires Petronas engine technology
A report by Bernama states that Proton has acquired all of Petronas’ engine technologies as well as the associated technology patents at a cost of RM63 million. The deal encompasses seven engine …
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Proton R3 scores 1-2 finish in Sepang 1000km Race
The 2012 edition of the annual Sepang 1000km Endurance Race that happened last weekend was won by Proton R3 Motorsports Racing Team, which dominated proceedings and clinched a 1-2 finish at the …
Proton zeroes in on Thai market, banks on ‘caring aspect’ to give it an edge over established rivals
Last week, Proton launched the Exora Prime and Prevé for the Thai market at the Thai Motor Expo, and we got a chance to chat with Proton’s deputy CEO Datuk Lukman Ibrahim …
Proton Satria Neo R3 launched: RM61k-RM64k
Proton has introduced the Satria Neo R3, officially unveiling the hatch at the Proton Centre of Excellence earlier today. The car is essentially a Neo CPS 1.6 given the dress-up bits from …
Proton Prevé and Exora Prime launched at Thai Motor Expo, C-segment sedan priced from 625,000 baht
Sawadee krub! Hello from Impact Muang Thong Thani, where the 2012 edition of the annual Thailand International Motor Expo opens today. Some may dismiss this show as a mere "year end sales" …
Proton Satria Neo CPS – new R3 examples spotted
Proton has been quiet on the home front the past few months, but things may be warming up again, with a familiar face taking the stage. Someone posted a photo in an …
Proton Preve set to be launched in Thailand this week
The Proton Preve is fulfilling its global car brief market by market, and after launching in Australia in October (click here for our report from Sydney), the C-segment sedan is heading to …
Naza aims to increase its presence in East Malaysia
The Naza Group is looking to increase its presence in East Malaysia, and the expansion may see the possibility of an ‘auto-city’ being set up in the near future, according to a …
Naza Kia upgrades Setapak outlet to 4S facility
Naza Kia Malaysia's outlet in Setapak has been relaunched as a 4S (sales, service, spare parts and spray paint) facility. The company has invested RM4 million to equip the outlet with new …
DRB-Hicom merges EON with Proton Edar
Proton cars are sold by both Proton Edar and EON. The latter, once upon a time synonymous with Proton, has been a “master-dealer” for the national car company since 2009. EON is …
Proton and Honda ink collaboration agreement
It's official - it was earlier reported that DRB-Hicom was set to announce a Japanese strategic partner for Proton today evening. That deal has now been finalised, and our guess as to …
Proton: DRB-Hicom set to announce automaker’s Japanese strategic partner today
According to a report, DRB-Hicom has selected a Japanese carmaker as Proton's first foreign strategic partner, and that partnership is set to be announced in Japan later today. The report by Business …
Proton Putra: rendering of a Prevé-based coupe
Click to enlarge. Proton coupe fans, this one's for you. Automotive manipulator Theophilus Chin has come up with renderings of a new Proton Putra coupe, based on Prevé lines. It has certainly …
Looking ahead: Proton’s future, at home and abroad
You are no doubt acquainted with last week's buzz on the launch of the Proton Preve and Exora into the Australian market. Of course, any news on Proton is often the source …
Proton Preve and Exora make their Australian debut
G'day from Sydney, where the wraps have come off Proton's Preve and Exora at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show. This marks the first export of the Preve, which hits the Aussie …
Perodua sales for the first three quarters up by 10%
Perodua sales for the first nine months of 2012 increased 10% to 139,400 vehicles from 127,200 units in the same period last year. This is attributed to healthy Myvi sales and an …
DRB-Hicom to reveal Proton business plan in Nov
DRB-Hicom is due to reveal a new business plan for Proton in November, according to a report by Bernama. No details have yet been intimated as to what it will be like. …
Test Drive Kia On Tour roadshow heading to Kuantan
Naza Kia Malaysia is bringing its 'Test Drive Kia On Tour' roadshow to Kuantan's East Coast Mall from October 12 to 14. Models available for a test drive this weekend include the …
Proton Green Mobility Challenge: IIUM is overall champion, UMP and UTeM are runners-up
The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) bagged the overall honours at the inaugural Proton Green Mobility Challenge (PGMC), held at the Sepang circuit last weekend. Their Saga EV, named 'Smart Mobility,' also …
Yes 4G Proton Inspira spotted on oto.my
Well, looks like the one-off 4G internet-enabled Proton Inspira is up for sale. The car, won by Ng Oon-Ee in the Yes/Proton online contest, has been spotted on our sister site oto.my, …
