Proton Saga – best-selling car in Malaysia in May 2020
Proton has announced the Saga as the best-selling car in Malaysia for the month of May 2020. The sedan has been a consistent performer for the national carmaker, alongside the X70, and …
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Perodua registers 7,886 cars in May, 41% market share
Despite Covid-19 and the economic damage the pandemic has wreaked, people still need cars, and pent-up demand from the movement control order (MCO) has seen Perodua record 7,886 units in May. This …
Proton appoints Roslan Abdullah as its new vice president of sales and marketing, Proton Edar CEO
Proton has announced the appointment of Roslan Abdullah as the company’s new vice president of sales and marketing, effective June 1, 2020. Aside from his new role as VP, Roslan will also …
2021 Perodua Alza D27A – next-gen Avanza twin to come with DNGA platform, 1.0L turbo, 1.2L hybrid?
Click to enlarge Reports have been coming out from Japan that Daihatsu is preparing a new MPV, and Indonesian media are linking that to a new generation Daihatsu Xenia, which is the …
Perodua resumes operations nationwide, no walk-ins
Perodua has finally announced that it has resumed operations at all its 182 sales, 202 service and 68 body and paint outlets nationwide, after a two-month closure brought about by the movement …
Perodua Kancil – a modern take by Theophilus Chin
The Perodua Kancil turned 25 last August, and it arrived on the scene as Malaysia's most affordable new car when it was launched in 1994. It reached 500,000 units in its second …
Proton applies new procedures for CMCO and beyond
With the progressive reopening of its sales and service outlets nationwide, Proton has taken several precautions to ensure the safety of its staff from the infection and spread of the Covid-19 virus. …
Proton Satria Neo-X – two-door crossover rendered
The Proton Satria Neo has somewhat made a resurgence into public view with its cameo appearance in the hit Netflix action movie Extraction, where it was also joined in the movie by …
2008 Proton Satria Neo R3 Clubsport – track-ready machine with a factory roll cage; only 25 units built
Production road cars that double as track day machines are not uncommon, as we’ve seen with the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Renault Megane RS Trophy-R and Volkswagen GTI Clubsport S. These vehicles …
Proton X70 now fitted with N95 cabin filter as standard – RM79 retrofit available for existing CBU, CKD units
Proton has updated the X70 with its new Proton Intelligent Air Purification System (P-IAPS), which combines an N95 cabin filter with the SUV’s existing air purifier system to further improve in-cabin air …
Proton offering RM500 fuel card to e-hailing car buyers
National carmaker Proton is offering a Petronas fuel card worth RM500 for customers who are e-hailing drivers. Buyers who purchase a new Persona, Iriz, Exora, Saga or X70 from authorised Proton sales …
Proton X70 N95 cabin filter to feature in other models?
Earlier this week, Proton had revealed that its X70 SUV is to be updated with an N95 cabin filter which will provide better air filtration compared to the existing dust and pollen …
Naza Group auto companies resume operations – Kia, Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Ferrari, Maserati and Automall
The Naza Group has announced that several automotive brands under its umbrella have resumed operations as of today. Among the automotive companies under the Group reopening today are Naza Italia, NZ Wheels, …
Proton X70 to get N95 cabin filter – available as retrofit
According to a posting on Proton’s official website, the X70 is set to be updated with a new N95 cabin filter, which will offer better filtration than the current dust and pollen …
Proton X90 7-seat SUV based on Geely Haoyue VX11 – would you choose this over the Geely Jiaji VF11 MPV?
In case you haven't heard, Geely's latest product is a massive three-row SUV called the Haoyue, and it rivals the Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-8, and even the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. …
Proton Iriz gets rendered as a three-door hatchback
Ever wondered what the Proton Iriz looked like if it had two less doors? Well, through the magic of rendering, Theophilus Chin has created just such a model, which evokes memories of …
Proton to resume sales and production from May 5
Following the announcement of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) on Labour Day, Proton has revealed it will gradually restart operations from May 5, covering both sales and production. Prior to this, …
Ten Proton appearances in foreign movies, TV shows
If you've recently watched Netflix's new action thriller Extraction and spotted a few scenes with some Protons in it, we know exactly how that fleeting sense of pride felt like. To keep …
Proton manages to deliver first batch of 60,000 face shields to medical frontliners ahead of schedule
Proton says it has managed to deliver the first batch of 60,000 face shields, which were produced at its Shah Alam plant, ahead of schedule. The national carmaker first began manufacturing and …
Proton Saga, Savvy and Satria Neo appear in Netflix’s hit action film Extraction, starring Chris Hemsworth
Everybody loves a good cameo. Whether it be your favourite movie star, stand-up comedian or comic book legend, a fleeting but well-placed moment on the silver screen can make for quite a …
