2021 Proton X70 SE to be launched in M’sia on July 22
Proton has officially confirmed the virtual launch for the new X70 Special Edition (SE), which is set to take place on July 22, 2021 at 11am on the national carmaker’s Facebook page. …
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Proton Saga and X70 get CKD pricing in Pakistan – up to RM2.6k cheaper than before thanks to tax breaks
Proton Pakistan has announced revised pricing for the Saga and X70, with both being more affordable than before. The new prices are for locally assembled (CKD) units that will soon come out …
Proton begins vaccinating all its employees, expects most to be fully vaccinated by the first half of August
Proton has announced that it has begun a vaccination programme for all its employees who are not yet vaccinated, with the vaccinations spread out over a period of nearly a week to …
DSR company founder recounts the story of Michael Schumacher driving his Proton Wira 1.8 DOHC EXi
https://youtu.be/CChVShKoNVA Dream Street Restoration (DSR) has a bit of a reputation when it comes to Proton models, as the local outfit has a knack for restoring and improving icons like the Satria …
2021 Proton Iriz, Persona facelift accidentally shown in PDRM live video – new 16″ wheels, smoked tail lamps
None of us probably saw this coming, but it appears that the upcoming Proton Iriz and Persona facelift models have been unintentionally leaked online. This comes after the Perak police force shot …
Perodua reminds customers not to make payments to personal bank accounts – scammers posing as P2 SAs
Perodua has issued a public service announcement (PSA) warning its existing and potential customers of scams involving bogus sales advisors asking customers to make payments to personal bank accounts. Do not do …
Proton X70 SE set for Malaysian debut soon – two-tone exterior, new 19-inch wheels, limited to 2,000 units
Not long to go before Proton launches the X70 Special Edition in Malaysia. Details of the SE variant, which first broke cover in May through a leaked product leaflet, have now been …
Proton X70 launched in Nepal – AWD variant available; 1.5L TGDi engine; CBU Malaysia; priced from RM304k
Following market introductions in Brunei and Pakistan, the Proton X70 has now been launched in Nepal. Sold through authorised distributor Jagdamba Motors, which is operated by Shanker Group, the SUV is offered …
Proton Gen2 GTi rendered as a four-door hot hatch!
A little over three years ago, former Proton CEO Tengku Tan Sri Mahaleel Tengku Ariff revealed that there were plans for the national automaker to explore a wagon-bodied version of the Gen2, …
Proton reminds Perdana owners to replace potentially faulty Takata airbags – 568 units yet to be serviced
Proton is once again urging owners of the Perdana sedan to bring their vehicles to authorised service centres to replace potentially faulty Takata airbags, if they haven’t done so already. To date, …
Proton Thailand, Indonesia return in “very near future”
Aside from reporting its best export numbers in 98 months, Proton has also confirmed that it will soon make a return to Thailand and Indonesia. No details have been revealed just yet, …
Proton exports hit 98-month high in May; YTD volume is 174% above target and just 6% behind entire 2020
Proton delivered 669 units to overseas distributors in May 2021, the highest ever monthly export total since March 2013. That 98-month high contributed to year-to-date export volume that is 174% of the …
100,000 connected Proton cars as of May 2021; 80% active users, 1.5 million “Hi Proton” commands/month
There are now 100,000 connected Proton cars in Malaysia as of May 2021, car connectivity technology and products joint venture ACO Tech said in a statement from chief executive officer Li Pu. …
Proton X70 Exclusive Edition for Brunei – 37 units only; 2-tone exterior, new wheels, black Nappa leather
A dealer in Brunei (Fadli Proton Brunei) has shared live photos of the new Proton X70 Exclusive Edition, giving us a better look at the limited-edition model. As a recap, only 37 …
Proton X70 Exclusive Edition revealed for Brunei – two-tone exterior, special wheels, black Nappa leather
Proton has unveiled the new X70 Exclusive Edition in Brunei, which is being introduced in conjunction with the country’s 37th National Day this year. Corresponding to this, only 37 units of the …
Perodua sales drop 12% in May due to pandemic and chip shortage, but maintains 240k sales target for 2021
Perodua sold 17,973 units in May 2021, which is 12% lower than the 20,399 cars it sold in April. The market leader cites the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the …
Proton sold 9,440 units in May, 37.1% down after three months of growth – highest exports since March 2013
Following three consecutive months of growth, Proton sales retracted by 37.1% in May compared to the month before. The 9,440 units sold last month translates to market share of 20.3%, and year-to-date …
Proton “S50” sedan render – based on Geely Emgrand
Hold on, haven't we been here before? In fact we have, which saw graphics maestro Theophilus Chin bring us a visual rendition of a Proton C-segment sedan dubbed the S50, so-called as …
Vlog with Proton contest offers up to RM80,000 in monthly cash prizes – create, share engaging videos
Fancy yourself as a content creator that can come up with cool videos with cars? You can try your hand at Proton's 'Vlog with Proton' contest, which is offering monthly cash prizes …
Proton vendors want to continue operating during FMCO; support 3-month moratorium, other benefits
Malaysia is going into a full lockdown starting tomorrow, June 1, to curb an alarming spike in coronavirus infections – a move that will have an adverse effect on many businesses and …
