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

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

The Proton X90 will be Proton's third rebadged model from Geely. Back in 2018, Proton launched the Proton X70, based on the Geely Boyue. 2 years later in 2020, Proton launched the X50, itself based on the smaller Geely Binyue. And the Proton X90, like its smaller siblings, is also based on a Geely model, in this case the Geely Haoyue. Mirroring a similar arrangement with the Proton X50, the Proton X90 skips the imported (CBU) phase, as the X90 will launch as a locally-assembled (CKD) model. Also

After months of looking at the Proton X90’s exterior spyshots as it wanders around our streets, we now have a very real, clearer picture of the SUV's cabin and closer details. CW Awei's tip in a Facebook group, shows the X90’s interior boasting a nice brushed metal/black interior finish. Not too many details are visible from this one picture, but at least there's a good view of the flat-bottomed steering wheel and leather seats. It's also unlikely to be a mirrored image too, as note the 'TRIP' w

The 2022 Volvo XC40 facelift has been revealed with sharper looks and updated infotainment system with Android Automotive OS. Volvo has given the XC40 a new front bumper with more angular design motifs, and the signature Thor’s Hammer LED headlights are still featured albeit in a triangular shape. The fully-electric (EV) Recharge P8 variant gets a frameless grille plate to keep it visually in sync with the Volvo C40 Recharge, aligning two of Volvo’s current EV line-up. Inside, changes are limite

Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has just launched the 2021 Volvo XC40 T5 Recharge in Malaysia. The new model is a plug-in hybrid version of the regular XC40. It is priced from RM 241,997. Prior to the introduction of the XC40 T5 Recharge, the XC40 line-up in Malaysia was represented by the sole XC40 T5 variant, priced from RM 231,651 (SST-exempted, valid until 30 June 2021). Also Read: CKD 2021 Volvo XC40 PHEV teased in Malaysia, launching after CNY Like every other Volvo model that is on sale in Malay