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Just last week, we saw the 2020 Proton Saga Anniversary Edition made to celebrate the first Saga launched way back in 1985. Some liked it, but there also were critics that poked fun at Proton - thinking that the Saga is merely a cheap cash grab. Whether or not you liked it is another question, but it’s a fact that Proton had even hotter cars in their 37-year history, namely the Proton Putra, Satria GTI and Wira 1.8 Exi LE. Put side-by-side, each of them makes the Saga Anniversary edition look fa

Sanjay

Jul 19, 2020

PROTON PUTRA WRC. Sebuah model yang sentiasa menjadi bualan setiap lapisan masyarakat umum. Pelbagai kisah yang berbeza, khabar angin serta gambar-gambar berkenaan dengan model ini telah tersebar di rangkaian internet. Model ini telah dibina bagi memenuhi piawai undang-undang baharu yang diperkenalkan oleh FIA pada tahun 1997 berkenaan dengan World Rally Championship (WRC). Undang-undang baharu bagi WRC ini adalah bertujuan untuk menggantikan Kumpulan A. Lebih istimewanya, ia juga telah dirangka

Haris

Aug 8, 2020

Before you cry out to Proton for yet another sad state of historic concepts and rally legends, let me just say that the Proton Putra WRC is under capable hands. So, please put down your keyboard gently and stop preparing a rant to Geely in the comments section. Let me tell you a tale of the wild Malaysian rally car that could’ve fought with the likes of Colin McRae and Tommi Makinen in their Imprezas and Lancer Evos. We’ve written an article featuring Proton’s PERT cars a while back and just to

CY Foong

Aug 8, 2020

Minggu lepas Proton baru saja melancarkan Proton Saga Edisi 35 Tahun bagi meraikan Proton Saga pertama yang dikeluarkan pada tahun 1985. Ada yang sukakannya, dan macam biasa ada saja ‘haters’ tegar Proton yang tak cukup jari mengutuk Proton dek kerana rasakan Saga Edisi 35 Tahun hanyalah ‘diubahsuai’ dengan aksesori tambahan yang boleh dibeli di kedai 'Abang' (Brother’s). Kami tak kata kami setuju seratus peratus, tetapi kalau anda rajin mengikuti perkembangan Proton sejak awal penubuhannya, mer

Zamil Syaheer

Jul 17, 2020

Compared to our recent scoops on past Proton specials, the 2020 Proton Saga Anniversary Edition has had much better fate - all 1,100 units have sold out within 5 days. Introduced to commemorate Proton’s 35th Anniversary, the Anniversary Edition was priced at RM 39,300 (0% SST). It included yellow highlights on the exterior and interior. Oh well, those who missed it might wait for something come Proton’s 40-year anniversary in 2025. Who knows, it could be a throwback to Proton’s high-performance

Sanjay

Jul 24, 2020

Malaysia ada Litar Antarabangsa Sepang, litar Pasir Gudang, dan litar Dato’ Sagor. Kita pernah ada litar lumba di Batu Tiga yang pernah digunakan untuk pembikinan filem Jackie Chan iaitu “Thunderbolt”. Rakyat Malaysia memang gemarkan sukan permotoran dan kita telah cuba sedaya-upaya untuk membuatkannya lebih mudah untuk disertai. Walaupun lumba trek terbukti lebih popular, satu sukan permotoran yang juga sangat diminati ialah sukan rali. Walaupun kita tak ada peringkat musim salji dan pokok pain

Mersita

Nov 13, 2020

Malaysia is home to the Sepang international Circuit, Pasir Gudang circuit, and Dato’ Sagor circuit. We even used to have a racing circuit in Batu Tiga that was once used to film the Jackie Chan film, “Thunderbolt”. We love motorsports and have gone to great lengths to make it more accessible. While track racing may be a little more popular, one motorsport that we absolutely love is rallying. We may not have winter stages and tall pine trees, but that hasn’t stopped us from enjoying the sport. T

Arif

Nov 2, 2020

作为一个国家（明确的说，是纳税人）投资了超过35年的汽车品牌，仅仅提到Proton这个名字，都会引起大马各界人士的强烈回应。对于Proton，人们有许多不同的看法，有些是正面的，也有一些是负面的。 不过可以确定的一点是，当前Proton的现有车型，也就是从吉利派生而来的Proton X50和Proton X70，是真正的世界级产品。从产品线的角度来看，Proton现在比以往的任何时候都要繁荣。凭借着优秀的产品，Proton很自然地将市场份额和利润都收入囊中。 我们尽可以探讨Proton在大马的神圣地位，或者争论它还能不能被称为国有汽车企业，但这些都不是我们今天这篇文章的主题。 相反，我们要做的是庆祝Proton走过了35年的历史。如同所有的人生一样，Proton经历过低谷，也有过鼎盛的时期。即使在吉利到来之前，Proton也已经证明过自己是有能力制造出好车的，问题在于这常常出现偏差。 在我们向更光明的未来进发之前，我们要先清除掉负面的东西，所以我们会先从Proton的低谷开始说起。 吉利时代之前，Proton最差的5款车 1. Proton Tiara Proton Tiara的血统可

Rax

Nov 22, 2020

Proton Iriz R5 ialah kereta rali yang dihasilkan untuk mematuhi spesifikasi homologasi rally dibawah Federation of International Automobile (FIA). Beberapa tahun yang lalu, ia membuat kemunculan di pesta Goodwood Hillclimb yang terkenal dan telah bersaing dalam beberapa siri perlumbaan rally di negara Britain tahun lepas. Sekiranya anda ingin memiliki salah satu daripada kereta rally buatan Malaysia yang hebat ini, Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM) telah memaparkan lampiran penjualan untuk Iriz R5

Faisal

Aug 24, 2020

The Proton Iriz R5 is a little rally-machine that was built to fit under FIA homologation rally specifications. It made waves at the infamous Goodwood Hillclimb a few years back and competed in a few British rallies last year. But if you ever wanted to own one, Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM) has released a sales brochure for the Iriz R5. That means you can now own one of these cool Malaysian rally cars and it only starts from 140,000. British pound sterling. If we convert that to Malaysian ring

CY Foong

Aug 20, 2020

Malaysians are familiar with Proton’s ties with Mitsubishi Motors, its former technical partner in the ‘80s and ‘90s. We all know that the first Proton Saga was based on the Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore. What is less known however, was that back in the ‘80s, Chrysler had a 15 percent stake in Mitsubishi Motors, and was selling several Mitsubishi models, including the Lancer Fiore under Chrysler’s Dodge and Plymouth brands in the US. The relationship goes like this: Mitsubishi Lancer (Japan) = Mitsubi

Hans

May 15, 2020

作为这个国家（特别是纳税人）贡献超过35年的品牌，只要提起Proton这个名字，自然就会引起马来西亚各行各业人们的强烈反响。我们对Proton都有自己不同的看法，有些是好的，有些则不是。 不过可以肯定的是，现在这一代的Proton汽车，即源于Geely的Proton X50和Proton X70，都是真正的世界级产品。从产品阵容的角度来看，现在的Proton比以前任何时候都更强大，凭借着具有强大竞争力的产品，其市场领先地位和利润自然会随之而来。 我们可以因为Proton的身份，甚至是它是否应该继续把自己称作“国民汽车品牌”而争论不休，但这不是本文的目的。 相反，我们想庆祝Proton的35年历史。像人的一生那样，这段历史中曾有低谷，也曾有高潮。即便是在Geely入局之前，Proton就已经证明了它具备打造真正优秀汽车的能力，只是在这期间，成功和失败的案例都曾经出现过。 我们先从那些不怎么好的车型着手盘点，只有以史为鉴，方能更好地朝着光明的未来前进。 Geely时代前Proton制造过的最糟糕的5款汽车 1. Proton Tiara Citroen AX绝对不是一款不好的车，只是它太普

Wapcar UGC

Oct 20, 2020

Following last week’s reveal of the exterior of the Geely Preface, some people can’t help but notice the whole Volvo connection in the design of the future(?) Proton Perdana. Well, maybe these interior pics might tell you otherwise. The flagship Geely sedan gets a really exquisite-looking yacht blue and light grey colour combo that definitely stands out when you step foot inside. It doesn’t look like a Volvo inside, but it does have an aura of one. Adding on the luxury feel is the floating 12.3-

CY Foong

Aug 25, 2020

As a brand that the nation (specifically tax payers) have invested more than 35 years into, the mere mention of the name Proton will naturally elicit strong response from Malaysians of all walks of life. We all have our opinions on Proton, some good, others less so. But what is certain is that the current generation Proton cars, namely the Geely-derived Proton X50 and Proton X70, are truly world-class products. From the product line-up point of view, Proton is now stronger than ever and with str

Hans

Sep 18, 2020

According to the Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia’s (VTREC) Industry Vehicle Theft Statistics for Q3 2019, the Proton Wira topped the list, followed by the Proton Iswara and Toyota Hilux. Cheras district police chief ACP Mohamed Mokhsein Mohamed Zon told Bernama that old Malaysian cars are ‘hot items’ among thieves due to their spare parts and ubiquity. Luxury vehicles are also targeted due to their overseas appeal. A total of 132 car theft and 264 motorcycle theft cases were reported

Sanjay

Jul 27, 2020

Kia has just revealed the interior of the 2021 Kia Carnival. Based on these images, it definitely gives off a premium vibe just like we expect from last week's spy shots. The spacious and futuristic interior design is based on the ‘Spatial Talents’ interior design concept. The dash itself looks similar to the latest Sorento. Both the 12.3-inch digital driver’s instrument panel and the 12.3-inch infotainment screen are linked by one single glass panel. Kia has also confirmed that there will be 7,

CY Foong

Jul 13, 2020

GAC Triumpchi GS3 mungkin antara samaran yang paling sukar untuk kami cam setiap kali kelibatnya ditemui. Kali ini, kami terima klip video yang memberi intaian pertama buat interior SUV tersebut. Walaupun video tersebut agak pendek, ia cukup jelas untuk memberitahu bahawa salah satu dari varian yang pernah ditemui hadir dengan sistem infotainment sesentuh 8 inci. Perlu dimaklumkan bahawa unit di dalam video tersebut adalah varian yang lebih rendah – antena ‘shark fin’ dan tiada rel bumbung. Untu

Faisal

Feb 10, 2021

We previously reported that an employee in Proton’s Centre of Excellence (COE) in Shah Alam has tested positive for Covid-19. Since then 8 more cases have been discovered forcing the Health Ministry (KKM) to declare it as the Auto Cluster. Cases from the Auto Cluster has been found in the Petaling district, Kuala Langat and Klang. According to KKM’s updates, as of 18 October 2020, a total of 9 cases has been tested positive, fortunately, none are getting treatment in ICU. According to our friend

Jerrica

Oct 19, 2020

Perodua and Proton has been producing cars in Malaysia since the 80s and 90s and both brands also exported certain models overseas. Though most of our national cars of that era are known for their mediore quality and lacklustre engines, a few models left a lasting legacy. Here are the best cars that both Malaysian brands have ever rolled out. Perodua Kelisa If the VW Beetle is the people’s car in Germany, then the Perodua Kelisa is the people’s car in Malaysia before the Perodua Myvi came along.

Jerrica

Apr 22, 2020

Sebelum ini, kami pernah menulis mengenai triniti lagenda yang pernah dihasilkan oleh Proton. Salah satunya sudah tentulah Proton Wira 1.8 EXI atau turut dikenali sebagai Proton Wira Tiang Gol. Proton Wira 1.8 EXi LE (juga dikenali oleh peminat sebagai Wira C99) dibina khas untuk untuk memenuhi keperluan homologasi FIA (badan berkanun sukan permotoran dunia) yang memerlukan sekurang-kurangnya 2,500 unit untuk pasaran umum yang ditetapkan oleh World Rally Championship Group N. Pengeluaran model P

Haris

Sep 24, 2020

Sebut saja Proton, memang kerjasama jenama itu dengan Mitsubishi suatu masa dahulu tidak boleh dilupakan, bermula daripada Proton Saga 1985 sehinggalah Proton Inspira 2014. Sepertimana anda tahu, Proton mengambil asas platform Mitsubishi yang lama seperti Lancer, Eterna, Mirage, dan Galant sebelum merombak model-model ini menjadi model seperti Saga, Wira, Satria, Putra dan sebagainya. Oleh itu, maka tak hairanlah banyak pemilik Proton menukar enjin asal kereta mereka ke model yang lagi berkuasa.

Zamil Syaheer

Nov 26, 2020

The interior of the 2020 Honda Civic as Honda tells us is designed with the 'man maximum, machine minimum' philosophy in mind. Which is just another way to say they squeezed out every bit of space possible, really. Is that really the case though? Let's take a closer look at the Civic's interior and pit some notable changes against its older one, just so you have an idea on what's new and see if it really does embody Honda's philosophy. Without further ado... Good ergonomics Space is something it

Sanjay

Sep 6, 2020

从80年代到90年代起，Perodua和Proton就一直在马来西亚生产汽车，而这两个品牌也都有一些车型出口到了海外。尽管在那个年代，大部分国产车的质量和动力都很一般，但也有几个车型成为了不朽的经典，以下就是这两个品牌推出的最棒的车型总结。 Perodua Kelisa 如果说VW Beetle是德国的人民之车，那么在Perodua Myvi问世之前，Perodua Kelisa就是马来西亚的人民之车。这辆比Perodua Kancil大上一点的五门掀背小车在2001年正式亮相，并且因为有着良好的操控性和燃油效率，它很快就收到了大马人民的青睐。 由于有着如同卡丁车一般的灵敏操控，用平价版Mini来形容Kelisa是最合适不过的了。无论从哪个方面来看，你都可以说Kelisa取代了Mini的地位，因为这辆经济实惠的掀背小车十分实用，而且也有着活力十足的驾驶体验。 Proton Wira 1.8 EXi DOHC——C99限量版 Proton Wira 1.8 EXi DOHC又被车迷们称为C99，它是为了达到世界拉力锦标赛N组的规格而开发的。FIA同时也要求，参赛的车型至少要有2,500辆

Rax

Nov 21, 2020

You’ve seen the spy shots, leaked patent, and digital rendering of the upcoming all-new 2021 Nissan X-Trail on Wapcar before, but what you’re about to see here is the best look of the SUV yet. These leaked images have surfaced on a French web forum recently, and from the last digital rendering outlook which features more muscular silhouette, larger trademark ‘V-motion’ grille and redesigned LED headlights, it is pretty spot on. The biggest change, however, lies in the interior design, particular

Zamil Syaheer

Apr 17, 2020

In 1994, Proton successfully asserted its dominance as the best-selling carmaker in Malaysia thanks to the immediate success of the fairly new Proton Wira. However, for those who wished the Wira could have a bit more oomph as it was based on the Mitsubishi Lancer, Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON) had just the solution. At its headquarters in Shah Alam 27 years ago, EON debuted the Proton Sembilu to the media and it was a truly exquisite-looking Wira. EON enhanced the style by adding a sporty front

CY Foong

Jan 16, 2021

Perhaps one of the more curious models we’ve came across is the GAC Trumpchi GS3 Power. It took the team several hours trying to decipher the model when the spyshot came in. Now, we received a video of the said GS3 Power, this time giving us a glance at the SUV’s interior. While the 7-second-long video isn’t long by any means, it does reveal that at least one variant will receive an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, as shown above. Keep in mind that the vehicle in question is the lower spe

Eric

Feb 10, 2021

Zaman 90-an merupakan era kegemilangan Proton. Kita dapat menyaksikan bagaimana Proton mencipta pelbagai model berdasarkan platform Proton Wira seperti Satria, Putra, dan kereta yang kita ingin fokus dalam rencana ini iaitu Arena. Ini adalah cubaan pertama Proton setakat ini untuk mereka sebuah pikap bersaiz kompak. Dilancarkan pada tahun 2002, Proton mengubahsuai bahagian penumpang belakang sebuah Wira kepada 'cargobed'. Maka itu, Proton Arena hanya boleh memuatkan 2 orang sahaja. Sebagai sebua

Faisal

Dec 5, 2020

Sebagai sebuah syarikat pengeluar yang bercita-cita tinggi, Proton turut mengeksport produk mereka di serata dunia. Antaranya seperti di United Kingdom, Jerman, Nepal, dan Mesir. Malah, mereka pernah mengeksport ke Amerika Selatan tetapi tidak pernah dijual di Amerika Syarikat (akibat ditipu). Menariknya, Satria GTi di dalam gambar ini adalah di Puerto Rico. Katanya, hothatch ini dimiliki oleh Rafael Ivan Rivera. Menariknya, beliau telah berkongsi gambar Satria GTi miliknya di sebuah akaun Faceb

Faisal

Mar 24, 2021

Eye candies are usually exquisite works of art that seem to be out of reach for many of us. Whether they’re models, artworks, or even cars, these beauties can’t be experienced by many of us regular folk. But hang on, as the overused saying goes: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Calling something pretty or beautiful is purely subjective. For some of us, we enjoy the beauty in what some might consider the mundane. Let’s face it, some of us would much rather get the girl next door than a super

CY Foong

Nov 29, 2020

Proton has sold cars in various countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Nepal, and Egypt. It was even exported to South America but it was never sold in the United States (due to a con job). This Satria GTi, however, was spotted on the island of Puerto Rico and it is under the loving care of a proud owner by the name of Rafael Ivan Rivera. He shared his beautiful GTi in a Facebook group dedicated to modified and kit cars in the American territory. Rafael is a very avid

CY Foong

Mar 24, 2021