Proton announced that it has recorded a bright start to 2021 with cumulative sales in the first quarter of the year being the highest since March 2012. According to Proton, the high number of bookings could lead to a record number of loan disbursements. Proton Commerce, which is the brand’s finance arm, has seen its […]
Proton has officially begun work on the expansion of the Tanjung Malim plant. The company performed a ground breaking ceremony for a new stamping facility that will complement the existing lines. This expansion will house a new Superlarge press machine to further enhance stamping abilities. More significantly, it is part of Proton’s overarching plan to […]
Proton has added another international market to the current Proton Saga’s portfolio when the company’s best-seller made its debut in Pakistan earlier this month. With the addition of Pakistan, The Saga which received a significant update in 2019 is now available in eight international markets – Brunei, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Mauritius, Nepal and Pakistan. […]
Proton’s strong start to 2021 continued in March as the company posted not only a new high point for the year but also achieved its best sales month since September 2013. 14,989 units (domestic + export) were sold last month, equivalent to a 26.2% increase over February and an estimated market share of 23.5%. Overall, […]
February was a productive month for Proton as the brand reached market highs that had not been experienced for several years. By delivering 11,873 units (domestic and export), Proton had its best February in over a decade equivalent to an estimated market share of 27.1%, the highest for the company since September 2013. Slow January […]
After much anticipation Proton today launched not one or two, but four Special Edition models simultaneously, giving those who have been thinking of getting themselves a brand new Proton, something more exclusive and unique. The four models were: Proton Saga R3 Limited Edition – RM42,300 Proton Iriz R3 Limited Edition – RM52,900 Proton Persona Black […]
In light of the tremendous support received from Malaysians, Proton today announced that it will be introducing not one or two, but four Special Edition models – the Iriz, Saga, Persona, and Exora – all of which are set to be launched virtually on the 18th of February 2021 at 11am. Malaysians will also be […]
No thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic and the second MCO, Malaysia’s automotive sales for January saw a major drop in volume for most major players. For instance, Proton finished the month ranked second by delivering 5,964 units. This represents a sales decrease of 29.9% compared to January 2020. Market share is estimated at 18.5%, about […]
Proton recently announced that it has set its sights on growing the brand’s export sales in 2021. The export market is a vital part of Proton’s long-term goal to be the third best-selling automotive brand in ASEAN by 2027. Spearheading the expansion will be Proton’s most popular model, the Proton Saga, followed by the Proton […]
As we were browsing through the internet, looking for interesting stuff to share with you on this mundane Monday, pictures of a car crash involving a vehicle that is quite popular in Malaysia started making waves in WhatsApp as well as Facebook. After having a closer look, it turns out that the vehicle is none […]
