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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). The deal is set to become the largest automotive takeover in Mal...
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. PROT...
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'. Proton’s local operations have been keeping...
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...
The upgraded 2012 Proton S16 will go on sale in Australia in November with a number of new standard safety features. The updated Proton S16 – known as the Proton Saga FLX in Malaysia, where it is the country’s best selling car – was launch...
When it comes to getting from A to B on a tight budget, there are plenty of choices. You can catch public transport, buy a used car, buy a bike/scooter or buy a really cheap brand new car with a warranty. If you’re looking for a reasonably good...
The Proton Jebat might be a car enthusiasts would consider buying if the company decided to put it on the market. Sporting much of the same DNA as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, the Jebat would be an outright bargain. The parent company of Lotus mi...
Spot the difference. We know Mitsubishi has a partnership deal with Proton Motors in Malaysia. And we know the latest Proton Inspira is largely based on the Mitsubishi Lancer. But now there could be a cheaper alternative to the sporty turbocharged La...
Following considerable reaction to last week’s bang for your buck story – most of it rather skeptical – this week we have a new set of results for you. Last week we compiled a simple price-to-power ratio of new cars on the Australian market...
Malaysian car manufacturer Proton plans to begin mass production of a hybrid electric vehicle by 2012. Around 30 to 50 cars will undergo a second round of prototype testing in January 2011, following successful trials in Britain in September. T...