For those who have a Proton X50, X70, Iriz, Persona, or Exora with Proton’s current-generation head unit, the company recommends users to update their software. Proton recently shared a post on their Facebook page, recommending owners of the aforementioned models to update the Atlas OS software on their Infotainment Head Unit (IHU), ensuring that users get a smoother experience. Proton also added that they are gradually migrating to a new cloud server to serve customers better. Said software upd

Yema may not be a brand that is familiar with most Malaysians, but this brand is notorious for cloning a number of foreign marques, including Audi and BMW. But that’s not all – Yema has even resorted to cloning the Geely Boyue (sold here as the Proton X70), resulting in this, the Yema Bojun (博骏). So much so that its name clearly takes a leaf out of Geely’s book with the Boyue (博越). In terms of design, the Yema is clearly inspired by the Boyue / X70. If it wasn’t for the vertical grille slats and

Proton’s GKUI has been a standard on most of its models since it was introduced on the X70 in 2018. As of May 2021, there are now 100,000 connected Proton cars in Malaysia, according to a statement from ACO Tech. ACO Tech is a Malaysian-Chinese joint venture between Proton, Altel Communications, and ECarX (Hubei) Technology. The company is the brains behind the localised version of GKUI and is currently developing the Thai language version for the upcoming Thai-spec X50 and X70. Also read: With

Seeing that the second Movement Control Order (MCO 2.0) was enforced on 13-January 2021, sales of motor vehicles also took a heavy beating. Proton sold 5,964 cars in January, down 29.9% compared to January 2020, capturing an estimated market share of 18.5%. This marks a 1.0% drop in market share compared to the same period last year. The best-selling Proton model was the Proton Saga, with 2,583 units delivered in January. The Proton X70 continues to lead the C-segment SUV category with 1,082 uni

From affordable A-segment sedans to large D-segment saloons, let’s recap and a take a look at some of the most important car launches of 2020. Keep in mind that 2020 has been an unprecedented year, considering that the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the entire economic sector, not just the automotive industry. 2020 Honda City (GN2, GN3) RM 74,191 - RM 86,561 Who can forget Honda Malaysia’s marketing campaign for the all-new 2020 Honda City back in August – one that fired shots at the Toyota

Proton X50 For those waiting patiently for the highly anticipated Proton X50, you might have to wait a little longer. Back in January, Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong have announced that the X50 will be launched this year as a completely-knocked down (CKD) model, straight from Proton's Tanjung Malim plant. According to our trusted source, Proton plans to launch the X50 somewhere in mid-2020, but thanks to the worldwide COVID-19 epidemic, it might have impacted Proton’s direct parts supply and demand e