Proton to Join Forces with India's Hero
19 Mar 2010, 11:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Malaysian carmaker Proton confirmed today it has engaged in talks with Indian motorcycle manufacturer Hero, to research the synergies of a possible partnership. Proton sees Hero as its main gate to ...
2010 Geneva Auto Show: Proton Emas
2 Mar 2010, 13:40 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / The Geneva Auto Show gets more and more eco-friendly. Italdesign Giugiaro together with Malaysian manufacturer Proton introduced Emas, a family of low environmental impact cars that is supposed to ...
Proton Concept Will Use Lotus Hybrid Powertrain
23 Feb 2010, 10:58 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Proton Concept, that will be introduced at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show, will be powered by a complex hybrid powertrain supplied by Lotus Engineering, the consultancy arm of the famous British ...
Atkinson Tested Proton Satria Neo S2000 in Wales
19 Feb 2010, 09:13 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / While admitting his support for WRC newcomer Ken Block, Australian rally driver Chris Atkinson is closely preparing his return to international rally racing with Proton. According to a report from A...
Lotus F1 Will Run Under Malaysian License
16 Feb 2010, 14:11 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lotus F1 Team may be returning to Formula One racing after more than one and a half decade of sitting on the sidelines, but that isn't to mean the organization will run under the UK flag, as it...
Proton Presents Concept Car Designed by Giugiaro
12 Feb 2010, 13:24 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Malaysian car manufacturer Proton and Giugiaro created a concept car meant to introduce a family of low environmental impact models. The design is based on a hybrid drive system and will be presente...
Kovalainen to Race in the Arctic Rally?
16 Dec 2009, 10:40 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Heikki Kovalainen might become the 3rd Formula One driver – from the 2009 roster, at least – to drive a rally car in the off season. According to British publication Autosport, the Finn ...
Proton S16 Launched in Australia
11 Nov 2009, 08:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The lowest priced new car that Australia will see this year has been launched by Malaysian manufacturer Proton onto the local market. Dubbed S16, the new sedan comes with a price tag of AU$11,990 dr...
Proton to Form Indian JV in 2010
3 Nov 2009, 11:48 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Malaysian group Proton Holding announced today it plans to create a joint venture operation in India as soon as 2011 and is now in search of both a local partner and sites for the construction of fu...
Proton Dreams of Good Old Lotus
6 Oct 2009, 12:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Malaysian manufacturer Proton, who for the better part of the last decade had control over British carmaker Lotus, expressed its desire for more Lotus vehicles to be introduced onto the market. ...
Proton's Cheapest Sedan in Australia Launched by October
9 Jul 2009, 10:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Proton is planning a full-throttle push when it comes to the sedan it will launch in Australia, partially following the surprising evolution of Chinese makers who announced new and cheap models all ...
Proton Aims a Low Priced Sedan at Australia...
18 May 2009, 12:39 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / ... actually, the lowest priced sedan for Australia. The Malaysian manufacturer sees the current economic climate as a good opportunity to release Down Under a low priced sedan, sometimes in early 2...
Proton Exora, the First Malaysian MPV Now Available
16 Apr 2009, 13:01 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Malaysia, a country with a virtually inexistent automotive industry (from the international point of view), has taken today its first real step into the market, with the release of the country'...
Proton to Enter WRC
19 Jan 2009, 08:45 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Proton might be the 3rd manufacturer to enter the World Rally Championship this year. The Malaysian carmaker is considering a part-time programme in the series this year, as they want to debut full-...