When the Proton X50 was launched in late 2020, the Malaysian tiger’s second-ever SUV model was an immediate hit with long waiting periods. 4 years later, Proton launched the updated 2024 Proton X50. Even though it is virtually the same inside and out, one of Malaysia’s best-selling B-segment SUVs has been improved. First off, the price and variants. The X50 model lineup remains the same as before with 4 variants, all retaining their respective powertrains. Also unchanged are the prices which are

CY Foong

Jun 4, 2024

At the unveiling of the 2024 Proton X50, the Malaysian carmaker revealed that over 110,000 units have been sold in less than 4 years. Since its introduction in late 2020, the Proton X50 has been exported to 11 right-hand drive (RHD) markets which are: Nepal South Africa Mauritius Bermuda Barbados Fiji Trinidad and Tobago Papua New Guinea Brunei Bangladesh Mozambique Meanwhile, the X50’s Chinese donor, the Geely Binyue/Coolray saw more than 770,000 units in 51 left-hand drive (LHD) countries. Pro

CY Foong

Jun 4, 2024

Renault Group and Geely have finalised their Horse joint venture to develop and manufacture internal-combustion engines, including hybrids. This initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of their traditional auto business while freeing up resources for electrification efforts. The venture's focus is on creating more efficient gasoline engines and hybrid systems, responding to the automotive industry's increased investment in low-emission ICE powertrains, lower carbon e-fuels and hydrogen, a

Sanjay

Jun 4, 2024

Proton has launched a 5-Star after-sales rating initiative aimed at enhancing the level of after-sales service and increase competitiveness across all its its nationwide outlets. This new initiative will recognize dealers who achieve outstanding service quality, building on the Proton Operational Excellence (POE) programme that was introduced in March 2023. The 5-Star Rating is awarded based on POE scores and service quality, with service evaluated in categories such as speed and compliance over

Arvind

Jun 4, 2024

China's Great Wall Motor (GWM) is closing its European headquarters in Munich, Germany in August 2024 and moving its parts warehouse to Amsterdam Netherlands, as part of its "future strategy" for the region, says a statement on the company's website. GWM quotes an "increasingly challenging European electric vehicle market, coupled with numerous uncertainties in the future", as the reason behind the adjustment of the brand's regional strategy. It said that it will continue with its current partne

Sanjay

Jun 4, 2024