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

After 10 years of hiatus, Proton makes a comeback in the South Africa market. The first two models to launch in South Africa is the Proton X50 and Proton X70. The Proton Saga will be made available by late-2022 or early-2023. This comes after Proton appoints new South African dealer earlier this year. Proton's official distributor, Combined Motor Holdings (CMH), saw a gap in the market for a premium SUV within the budget of the average buyers. Premium SUVs are often out of the reach of these buy

The writing’s been on the wall for the 1.8-litre turbocharged engine in the Proton X70 and the latest teaser for the facelifted 2022 Proton X70 MC1 facelift all but confirms the 1.5T three-cylinder from the X50 will power the X70 come its launch within a few days. Set to be unveiled on Proton’s Facebook page at 11am on 9 June 2022, the move to phase out the larger engine is just pure economical sense more than anything. Currently, 1.5T engine is fitted to export versions of the Proton X70 for ma

Just under a month after the refreshed 2022 Proton Saga was launched, the next big thing out of Tanjung Malim will be the 2022 Proton X70 facelift (MC1), and its first teaser is up on the carmaker's Facebook page today. The post's sole photo showcases the new wheels that are to be on the X70 - and they're similar to the ones fitted on last year's limited-run X70 SE. Naturally this is just a tease; everything else will be revealed on launch day which is this Thursday, 9-June 2022, 11 am. Hype sur

PHP Automobiles Limited, the official distributor of Proton vehicles in Bangladesh, has introduced the Proton X70 in the country. The first 100 units are imported (CBU) from Malaysia, while the subsequent units will be locally-assembled (CKD) at PHP Automobile's plant in Chittagong. Separating the Malaysian and Bangladeshi Proton X70 is the engine. Buyers in Bangladesh get the Proton X70 with a smaller 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine that does 177 PS at 5,500 rpm and 255 Nm f

Following the debut of the Geely Coolray (Proton X50 to us) in the Philippines, the Hangzhou-based company has teased its next model, the Azkarra. The model is visually identical to the China market Geely Boyue Pro, but what sets it apart from the Boyue Pro is what lies under the skin. Unlike the current Boyue Pro, the Azkarra can be had with a 48V Electric Motor Synergy (EMS) system, making it a mild hybrid. Thanks to the mild hybrid system, the Azkarra also boasts an e-AWD drivetrain – the pet