Malaysians can look forward to at least one new electrified vehicle (xEV) from Proton annually, promises Chairman of the Geely Holding Group, Eric Li. "We will spare no effort to support Proton with new technologies, new products, new buisness models, to help Proton launch at least one new energy vehicle model (NEV) every year," said Li, who is also the founder of the Chinese carmaker. NEVs is a Chinese term to describe plug-in charging capable vehicles, usually referring to plug-in hybrids (PHE

One of the most highly-anticipated cars this year, the 2023 Proton X90 is confirmed to launch on 7-May 2023 at 3pm local time. Expect daily teasers of Proton’s first 7-seater SUV over the course of the next five days. The Proton X90 is available in 4 variants, all of which are powered by a mild-hybrid (MHEV) 3-cylinder turbocharged 1.5-litre engine with a 48V starter generator. The system produces 190 PS and 300 Nm combined and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT). A

Proton has confirmed that bookings for the 7-seater Proton X90 is now open. Prices have yet to be announced as the model is not expected to launch until the middle of this year. The Proton X90 will only be sold at Proton 3S / 4S outlets. Showroom-only 1S outlets will not carry the model. The company also said that preview sessions have been conducted for selected customers since 8-April. The so-called City Preview sessions have been completed in Selangor, Kl, and Penang, and will move Johor and

Set to be Proton’s first 7-seater SUV, the soon-to-be launched Proton X90 has been spotted numerous times in Malaysia and it could be the beginning of company’s hybrid future. Like the Proton X50 and Proton X70, the soon-to-launch Proton X90 is also based on a Geely model. In this case, the Geely Haoyue. It is also sold as the Geely Okavango in the Philippines, Egypt, and Qatar. Also Read: Geely Haoyue (Proton X90?) launched in Saudi Arabia with new dual-tone interior While the Geely Haoyue sold

At the Indonesian launch of the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and 8 Pro yesterday (23-Nov 2022), Chery also announced its plans to enter other right-hand drive (RHD) markets including Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, Brunei, and Thailand from 2023. While Indonesia would be Chery’s main hub for right-hand-drive markets, local assembly (CKD) in Malaysia is also mentioned at the two SUVs’ grand launching. Executive Vice President of Chery Motor Indonesia, Zhang Wei announced that the Anhui-based carmaker is pla

At the ongoing Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2022, Chery officially made its launch, or should we say, comeback as the Chinese carmaker was once sold in Indonesia from 2006 until 2012. Chery kicks off its renewed, stronger commitment to Indonesia and ASEAN with the theme ‘Feel the Difference’. President of Chery International, Zhang Guibing said that Indonesia is one of the most promising markets in the world and is an important strategic market for Chery in Southeast Asia. He said t