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Proton Jebat Concept based on Mitsubishi Lancer Evo

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...

Bang for your buck II: Price-to-power-to-weight ratio

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...

Proton Exora hybrid electric due in 2012

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.

2011 Proton Inspira officially launched in Malaysia

Proton has just released images and details of the new Mitsubishi Lancer-based 2011 Proton Inspira, which has just been launched in Malaysia. The car comes in three different variants, two of which use a 1.

2011 Proton Inspira launched and based on Mitsubishi Lancer

Proton has just released the 2011 Proton Inspira in Malaysia which replaces the since-ceased Proton Waja. Proton will launch the car on an international scale next month. It's not hard to tell that yes, the Inspira is based on the current...

Renault targets Ssangyong, Volkswagen-Proton talks end

Renault, in partnership with Nissan and Renault Samsung, has submitted a letter of intent to purchase South Korean manufacturer Ssangyong. Renault is among a group of six bidders being considered by the struggling SUV maker which includes Indian...

Volkswagen and Proton partnership?

Volkswagen is on a buying spree as of late. With plans to beat Toyota to become the world's largest car maker by 2018, the German company has in recent months taken a 19.9 percent stake in Suzuki as well as a 90 percent firm hold of Italdesign.

Proton announce new pricing, new models for 2010

Effective this month, Proton has announced a number of pricing changes to its existing model lineup as it prepares to offer several new models in the later half of 2010. Already offering the cheapest sedan in Australia, Proton has maintained the...

Proton Emas concept – Geneva 2010

The micro-sized Proton Emas, designed by Italdesign Giugiaro and engineered by Lotus, has made its global debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. With many of the details revealed prior to the premiere, much of the Motor Show attention has been...