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Proton Preve Review

The Proton Preve is tagged by the Malaysian manufacturer as an example of its ability to compete on the world stage. The name Preve (pronounced Pree-vey) means ‘proof’ or ‘to prove’, and 30 years after Proton was established –...

Honda, Proton sign agreement on future vehicle projects

Proton and Honda have signed an agreement that could see the two manufacturers share production facilities and platforms for future vehicles. The partnership between Malaysia's national car maker and Japan's third-largest automotive...

Proton S16 Review

The Proton S16 FLX is the Malaysian manufacturer’s best-selling model in Australia, leaving showrooms at a rate of around 30 cars a month. It was Australia’s cheapest car before the arrival of Chinese brand Chery with its J1 hatch, though...

Proton launches five years free servicing on Preve

Proton has launched Australia's most competitive new car warranty program in conjunction with the launch of the new Proton Preve sedan. Buyers of the all-new Proton Preve will get five years warranty, five years free servicing and five years...

Proton Exora: Australia’s cheapest seven-seater due in 2013

The all-new Proton Exora MPV is set to become the cheapest seven-seater in Australia when it goes on sale around the middle of 2013. Proton Australia told CarAdvice the Exora would be priced below the current price leader in the people-mover...

2012 Proton Preve: small flagship sedan debuts

The Proton Preve has been unveiled in Malaysia, revealing the new flagship model in the brand's low-cost line-up. The Malaysian Prime Minister was on hand at the launch, emphasising the significance of the all-new compact sedan, which...

Proton Prevé: small sedan revealed

UPDATE: 2012 Proton Preve: small flagship sedan debuts Proton's new flagship sedan will be called the Proton Preve when it is unveiled in Malaysia next month. Although still unofficial at this stage, the 'Prevé' name has appeared in...

Proton Australia launching flagship sedan in September

Proton Australia will launch an all-new flagship sedan in September following the Malaysian small car’s unveiling in its domestic market in the coming weeks. Proton Australia managing director John Startari told CarAdvice the new model –...

Malaysian government sells Proton

The Malaysian government is selling 42.7 per cent of Proton Holdings Bhd to DRB-Hicom, a Malaysian automotive manufacturer and distributor, for 1.29 billion ringgit ($400 million).

Proton: New Cars 2012

Proton is set to launch a few updates this year, including a new Persona Elegance and the new Persona later in the year. Proton will also launch the new Exora MPV in Australia, introducing a cheap and cheerful model to the market segment.

Proton’s future plans discussed

If you’ve been wondering why you haven’t heard much about Proton this year, the Malaysian manufacturer has spent the entirety of 2011 working on its range of soon-to-be-released 'global cars'.

Lotus Cars’ future – chat with CEO Dany Bahar

At the recent Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, CarAdvice had a chance to chat with Lotus CEO, Dany Bahar, about the future of Lotus and its commitment to Formula One. Lotus Cars has been the prominent sponsor of Lotus Renault Formula One team...