In times of uncertainty, Malaysians are increasingly looking to affordably priced models from Proton and Perodua. Strong demand for national make models is the reason behind a 10 percent jump in October 2023’s new car sales, says MAA (Malaysia Automotive Association). A total of 74,896 units were sold in October 2023, versus September’s 68,156 units. This is the third time this year that Malaysia’s monthly new car sales crossed the 70,000 units mark. October’s number is also the second highest t

The Perodua Bezza has overtaken the Perodua Myvi – for the first time – as the brand's best seller, helping the Rawang outfit record a total sales volume of 144,690 vehicles in the first half of 2023 (H1 2023). This alone is 13.6% better than the number of registrations in the same period last year (127,343). The Bezza ranked as Perodua's top seller so far this year with a total of 40,555 units sold between January and June this year, edging the Myvi's 32,319 units and Axia's 28,199 cars. Meanin

Proton has entered a strategic partnership with CARSOME to offer customers a seamless solution to trade-in their old cars. Besides CARSOME, two other online bidding companies are also on-board with Proton. Proton says the partnership with CARSOME will provide customers with a range of benefits, including enhanced convenience, trustworthiness, competitive trade-in values, transparency in pricing, secure payment and ownership transfer, daily auctions, faster disposal, and comprehensive inspections

British YouTuber Furious Driving, real name Matt, has probably found the most immaculate barn find 1993 Proton Saga in the United Kingdom! The classic car lover was called in to check out the Saga by Steph from idriveaclassic, another YouTuber who purchased the car. From the video, Steph had been initially worried about the state of the Saga as the car has not been driven for more than a decade. But to both their surprises, the Saga was in relatively good condition despite having been hidden awa

The third-generation Proton Saga was introduced back in 2016 and it received its mid-life update in August 2019. Perhaps the biggest improvement done to the Saga was the discontinuation of the Punch-sourced CVT-type automatic transmission, which has been replaced by a Hyundai-sourced four-speed torque converter automatic unit. Previously a B-segment model, Proton has since redesignated the Saga as an A-segment sedan to compete against the Perodua Bezza – the Saga’s primary rival. The Proton Saga

Proton Cars Egypt has just introduced the 2021 Proton Saga in Egypt, days after the model was seen at dealer lots. Three variants are offered in Egypt, namely the 1.3 Standard MT, 1.3 Standard AT, and 1.3 Premium AT. As the name implies, all three variants are powered by a naturally-aspirated 1.3-litre (1,332 cc, not the Pakistan Saga’s 1,299 cc unit) petrol engine that does 95 PS and 120 Nm, hooked up to a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual. Safety equipment include twin airbags, ABS,