Imagine a convoy of media folks, a fleet of Proton X90s, and a road trip for a durian feast. That’s how Proton rolled out the red carpet. The day was kicked off early with a breakfast. After fuelling up, we gathered for a briefing on the Proton X90 and the day’s driving plan. Each car was loaded with four media reps, ensuring everyone had ample time behind the wheel. Planned driver swaps at checkpoints meant we could all experience the Proton X90. From the moment the Proton X90 rolled, it showed

Proton has opened its own in-house window tint installation centre, in partnership with a window tinting specialist. Located in Tanjung Malim, the Exclusive Proton Accessories Tint Centre has a 5,000 cars per month capacity. All window tint films installed at the facility are covered by a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty. Installing window tint films, though common, is not always a straightforward process, depending on the vehicle model. Sometimes, panels will need to be removed, water will be

Proton has issued a statement in regards to a recent viral video, in which a Proton X90 caught fire. The particular vehicle is in the company's possession already, as investigation is carried out to determine the cause of the incident. Here is the statement in full: "Proton would like to issue a statement with regards to a video circulating on social media depicting a Proton X90 catching fire. We are fully aware of the incident, and the vehicle is currently under our possession. Our team is cond

The Proton X90, the Malaysian carmaker’s first mild-hybrid (MHEV) model, is teased to make its export debut outside of Malaysia in the tropical island nation of Mauritius. No further details on which variants are going to be offered there nor a launch date announcement but suffice it to say that the Mauritian-spec X90 will be fully imported (CBU) from Malaysia like the X50 and the X70 which are currently sold there. Back home, the Proton X90 has won over buyers and is Malaysia’s best-selling D-s

The Geely Okavango, known in China as the Geely Haoyue, has made its official launch in Saudi Arabia. The 7-seater SUV in the Middle East is powered by a 1.5 turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine, similar to the Okavango in the Philippines. In case you have not made the link, the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine is the same unit that powers the Proton X50. However, the Okavango’s engine is aided by a 48V mild-hybrid battery which boosts power output to 190 PS and 300 Nm. Like the X50, the Okavango’

According to sources familiar with the matter, Proton’s line-up could be filled with even more SUVs in the future, as the company is in the midst of trademarking names like Proton X80 and Proton X90. Yes, Proton has even trademarked the Proton X80 name – one that is actually unfamiliar to many Malaysians. So, what is the Proton X80? Looking at Geely’s extensive portfolio of SUVs, it’s actually a bit hard to discern which model would the Proton X80 be based on. Also Read: Beyond the Proton X50 an