Proton’s sales grew 40.9 percent in May 2023, rising in tandem with recovery of Total Industry Volume (total new car sales in the country), which Proton estimates to be 32.2 percent up, reaching 61,600 units. Including a small number of exports, Proton sold 13,268 units in May 2023. Cumulative sales for the first five months of 2023 now stand at 62,790 units (including exports), up 38.9 percent. Proton’s market share now stands at 20.9 percent. May also saw deliveries of the Proton X90 commencin

When Geely purchased a 49.9 percent stake in Proton from DRB-Hicom in 2017, the Chinese carmaker was upbeat about its goal to become the third largest automotive brand in the Southeast Asian ASEAN trade bloc by 2027. 5 years later, we are now at the midpoint of Geely’s 10-year goal for Proton. To the credit of the new team at Proton, the Malayan Tiger marque is now on a much stronger footing than it ever has since 2013. Proton ended 2022 with 141,432 cars delivered, up 23.3 percent from 2021, bu

The Proton X50 has just gone on sale in Mauritius, with prices starting from MUR 1,275,000 (~RM 122k). The B-segment SUV is imported (CBU) from Malaysia. Two variants are offered in the island nation, namely Sport and Flagship. Both variants are powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre TGDI three-cylinder petrol engine that does 177 PS and 265 Nm, hooked up to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. Also Read: Spied: Proton X50 seen in Thailand - exports before fulfilling Malaysian backlogs? Response for th

Like it or not, the electric revolution has already begun, causing enthusiasts to bemoan the potential loss of noise and drama. "Not on my watch," says Hyundai as they hint performance, full-fat N variants of their burgeoning zero-emissions line-up. Speaking on the sidelines at yesterday's 2021 Hyundai Kona N world debut, Executive Chief Marketing Officer of Hyundai Motor Company, Thomas Schemera, shared that 'sustainable driving fun' is next on the company's agenda. Also read: 280 PS/392 Nm, 8-

Two new kids on the block versus the current king on the throne. This is the age-old banter of SUV practicality, and we have a worthy opponent to the formidable Honda HR-V: the 2020 Proton X50 and 2021 Nissan Kicks. However, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, Nissan Kicks e-Power will not be here till 2021, while Proton X50 launch has been delayed later this year. 2018 Honda HR-V Gallery Honda HR-V Before we go into detail, let’s start with the king. The Honda HR-V has been enjoying tremendous sal

Estimated cost 60-months/100,000 km is RM4,897.50 1.8-litre TGDi engine uses 5-litres of engine oil Automatic Transmission Fluid costs RM500.96 The Proton X70 recorded unprecedented success in the local SUV segment and it’s not hard to see why. It’s packed with advanced features and impressive build quality at an attractive price point of RM99k to RM123k for the range-topping Premium 2WD variant. To date, Proton has delivered over 15,000 units of the X70 and the figure is only going to climb wit