ACO Tech, the Malaysian company that developed Proton’s Android-based GKUI infotainment system, has introduced its latest offering called ATLAS (ACO Tech Local Automotive Services). This new platform, which is based on Android-9, is expected to be featured in new Proton models manufactured in 2022, replacing the current infotainment system based on Android-8. According to Aco […]
Despite facing nearly three months of difficult market conditions due to Covid-19 prevention measures, Proton announced that it is aiming to finish 2021 strongly. This follows the resumption in production, sales, and export activities, which are expected to contribute towards increased sales volume beginning in September. June to August sales figures From June to August […]
The Geely Auto Group announced recently that they aim to sell 3.65 million vehicles per year by 2025 globally. The accumulative sales will of course, comprise all the brands under the group such as Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, and Geometry. Global presence Globally, Geely Auto Group is continuing to expand its presence through […]
Following the implementation of the second round of its PIKAS vaccination programme last week, over 86% of Proton’s 8,486 staff members are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. That number is expected to increase over the coming weeks as 98% have already received their first dose, in line with the company’s aim to achieve herd immunity […]
Proton today launched the new 2022 Proton Iriz and Persona, offering updated design elements plus enhanced features. Prices are as mentioned below: What is new? On the exterior, both the new Iriz and new Persona get redesigned bumpers as well as the Ethereal Bow grille with Proton’s Infinite Weave design element. While the Proton Iriz […]
Up until yesterday, nobody in Malaysia (OK, maybe a few) knew about this event in the UK called the Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional a.k.a the Concours de l’Ordinaire. Organised annually by American insurance company Hagerty since 2014, the Festival of the Unexceptional is a celebration of long-forgotten everyday family cars from 1968-1989, now fondly […]
Proton today added a new variant to the Proton X70 line-up, further strengthening the appeal for the best-selling C-segment SUV in Malaysia. The Proton X70 Special Edition goes on sale today at an on-the-road (OTR) price without insurance of RM123,800. Until 31 December 2021, subject to availability, it will be sold with the PEMERKASA+ Sales […]
Proton announced that it has started a vaccination programme for all of its employees. Staff from the company’s base of operations in Tanjung Malim and Shah Alam who are not yet vaccinated were notified of their appointments via the MySejahtera app, which will be spread out over several days to ensure everyone who opted-in for […]
“It’s exceptional and I’m a big fan” – These were exact words of former F1 world champion Jenson Button after driving the all-new Lotus Emira for more than 30 laps of the Hethel test track during the launch celebrations of the brand new sports car. Finding the right position when behind the wheel for the […]
With Malaysia undergoing a strict lock down to lower Covid-19 infections, retail operations of automotive companies have been curtailed with showrooms required to remain shut. Although this is expected to affect Total-Industry-Volume (TIV) for the next few months, Proton announced that it remains optimistic about sales, thanks to the recent performance of its international sales […]
