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Proton numbers bounce back in October 2024, increases sales by 13.6% to 12,799 units

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Jim Kem  |  November 06, 2024

Proton has bounced back from a somewhat soft September, recording a sales surge in October 2024 with 12,799 units sold. This figure, which includes ...

Apple CarPlay finally comes to Proton cars, starting with 2025 X70, via OTA update

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Jim Kem  |  October 17, 2024

Proton has officially introduced Apple CarPlay connectivity support to their cars, ending a long wait that began years earlier, but became more ...

2025 Proton X70 launched from RM98.8k - same pricing, RM13.7k of upgrades, wireless AACP, Android Auto yes (but not at launch)

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Jim Kem  |  August 15, 2024

Proton has officially launched the much-anticipated 2025 Proton X70 facelift, a model refresh that promises to elevate the brand's popular C-segment ...

Chery Malaysia launches the 2024 Tiggo 7 Pro at RM123,800 - single high-spec C-segment rival to Proton X70

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Jim Kem  |  June 21, 2024

Here it is, finally - the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, locally assembled and ready to take on its chief rival, the Proton X70. With a price of RM123,800 for a ...

Proton sells nearly 13k cars to kick off 2024, its strongest start since 2013

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Jim Kem  |  February 05, 2024

Proton's latest sales figures paint a vibrant picture to the start to 2024. With a reported total of 12,882 units sold in January for both ...

2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is out to slay the Proton X70 - launch expected for Q2

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Jim Kem  |  January 11, 2024

If its presence wasn’t already widely felt last year, Chery is a brand that Malaysian car buyers will hear a lot more about in 2024 as the automaker ...

Proton X70 production reduced by 92% ahead 2024 facelift

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Jim Kem  |  December 28, 2023

The 2024 Proton X70 is almost here - that’s the sentiment seemingly coming from Tanjung Malim as the national automaker prepares for the model’s ...

Geely Reveals Stunning 2023 Boyue L - CMA Platform, Luxury Interior, Advanced Hybrids

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Jim Kem  |  August 10, 2022

This is the Geely Boyue L, an all-new SUV model to slot above the smaller Boyue (which is what our Proton X70 is based on). Like the larger Xingyue ...

First Drive: 2022 Proton X70 With 1.5L TGDI Engine - Less Is More Is Better?

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Jim Kem  |  July 14, 2022

At the heart of Proton’s largest SUV, the C-segment X70, is a new-for-2022 engine that’s lifted right out of the smaller X50. With identical outputs, ...

Proton Sold Over 60k Cars In H1 2022 - Leads In B-Segment, C-Segment SUVs

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Jim Kem  |  July 06, 2022

Proton has seen healthy performance against challenging market conditions and stiffening competition with 60,124 units sold in H1 2022 and 14,787 ...

Proton Hantar Kereta Ke Afrika Selatan - Penghantaran Pertama Sejak 2012

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Muhammad Sharil Tarmize  |  June 02, 2022

Selepas menandatangani perjanjian untuk melantik CMH Group sebagai pengedar kenderaan Proton di Afrika Selatan pada April lalu, Proton kini telah ...

Still No ADAS - 5 New Features For The 2022 Proton Saga To Say Sorry

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Jim Kem  |  May 24, 2022

As the current-generation Proton Saga enters its second facelift (called MC2), we examine its a continuing lack of active safety features and what ...

Proton Orders Delay Due To Chip Shortage - New Price With SST Announced Soon

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Ferdinand  |  May 02, 2022

Proton has just announced that any new vehicle orders made for any Proton vehicle beginning May 1 will only be delivered after July 1, 2022, due to ...

How Lah To Find More Proton Parts Now After Another Flood?

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Jim Kem  |  March 10, 2022

An evening of incessant rain has once again left thousands of Klang Valley residents having to deal with the ravaged aftermath of a flood. You’ve ...

Proton: Dealers Need To Have 3 Months Holding Stock To Avoid Parts Shortage Crisis

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Jim Kem  |  March 04, 2022

February 2022 was a relatively good month of healthy sales for Proton, though not as booming as this time last year. However, past that veil was ...

2022 Geely Emgrand Officially Launched In Philippines From Just RM65k

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Jim Kem  |  March 01, 2022

A new B-segment SUV has just entered a Southeast Asian market to shake up the Toyota Vios and Honda City duopoly, or at least that’s the case now in ...

10,380 Unit Kenderaan Proton Terjual Pada September – Proton Saga Model Terlaris Di Malaysia

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Muhammad Sharil Tarmize  |  October 06, 2021

Proton berjaya mengekalkan kedudukannya sebagai pengeluar automotif kedua terbaik di Malaysia setelah berjaya menjual 10,380 unit kenderaan pada ...

The Dream Proton Line-up We Would Like To See In Five Years

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Arvind  |  June 26, 2021

With rumours abound and launches delayed, what is the path forward for our national carmaker Proton? What is the dream Proton line-up we would like ...