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During a recent press event marking the start of CKD operations for the Proton Saga in Egypt, Proton let slip a significant new development: a new AMA platform. In a corporate video released by Proton, Steven Xu, Proton’s Director of International Sales said, "Next year, we plan to produce at least 5,000 units of the Proton Saga (in Egypt). For 2026, under the AHTV initiative, with the new introduction of ‘AMA’ models, we are aiming to reach the maximum capacity of the plant, which is 20,000 to

Despite exporting more cars than ever before, only 3 percent of Proton’s total annual production is currently sent to international markets. This translates to around 4,000–5,000 units annually across 14 countries, including Pakistan, Kenya, Brunei, Egypt, and Bangladesh. However, Proton aims to double this figure by the end of 2025, bolstered by recent launch of CKD operations for the Proton Saga in Egypt, which was marked by a flag-off ceremony recently. Proton’s first milestone is to double i

Proton has begun completely knocked down (CKD) operations for the Proton Saga in Egypt, marking a significant step in its plans to expand its footprint in new markets. The milestone was celebrated with a flag-off ceremony at Proton’s Centre of Excellence headquarters, where 120 left-hand drive (LHD) Proton Saga CKD packs were sent to Egypt. The event was attended by high-profile officials, including H.E. Ragai Tawfik Said Nasr, the Ambassador of Egypt to Malaysia, and Datuk Hanafi Sakri, Deputy

Proton exceeded the 100,000-unit mark for the sixth year in a row, with 101,489 units sold so far this year. This follows another 12,690 units (domestic and export) delivered in August 2024. After a strong finish in July with 15,103 units sold, August saw a 16 percent decline, the total Year to Date (YTD) numbers also fall about 3 percent short of the 104,602 units sold during the same period (January to August) last year. Despite this, Proton claims its performance has solidified the company’s

Over in Trinidad and Tobago, Proton, partnering with ANSA Motors Limited, has exceeded its 2024 shipment target, delivering 261 units to the Caribbean market. This brings the total number of Proton vehicles delivered there to 366 units since 2023. The partnership with ANSA Motors was established in March this year. Since launching the Proton X50 and Proton X90 in the country, the response from buyers has exceeded expectations, prompting ANSA Motors to set a new sales target of 300 units for the

It's confirmed: the current Proton Saga platform will be reworked and upgraded for the next-generation model, instead of switching to an entirely new platform or using the Proton X50’s BMA platform, which had long been considered the plan. In a recent news release, Proton stated: "Proton is working closely with its partner Zhejiang Geely Holding Ltd (Geely) to explore model enhancement activities from the existing platform. Already, collaborative efforts between the duo have been conducted over