PROTON receives over 4,000 bookings for S70

KUCHING: The newly launched PROTON S70, the national carmaker’s C-segment offering has received over 4,000 bookings since its introduction last month. PROTON deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abdullah said this showed the immense trust and excitement by customers for the new car model. He said this in his speech when officiating at the PROTON S70’s […]

Proton records 624 new bookings via trade-in event

KUALA LUMPUR: National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd has recorded 624 new bookings through its recent trade-in event collaborated with e-bidding company (EBC) Carsome, Trade-in Trade-Up Saturday. The first ever collaboration between an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and EBC involving 32 Proton outlets has drawn a crowd of 1,552 people, with 320 customers opting to trade-in […]

Proton forms strategic partnerships with 3 e-bidding firms

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd has formalised strategic partnerships with three e-bidding companies (EBCs) to refine the disposal process of trade-in cars for customers. By collaborating with EBCs, namely myTukar Sdn Bhd, MUV Marketplace Sdn Bhd and CARSOME Sdn Bhd, the national carmaker is confident it has taken a significant step forward towards delivering a […]

Proton sees its best cumulative sales since 2012 in 1H2023

KUALA LUMPUR: National carmaker Proton marked a successful first half of 2023 (1H2023) by posting its best cumulative sales numbers since 2012, outpacing the automotive industry’s total sales growth during the period by more than three times. With 14,351 units sold in June for both its domestic and export markets, its total sales in 1H2023 […]

Proton launches Rahmah service campaign

PUTRAJAYA: National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd yesterday launched the 2023 Proton Rahmah Campaign to encourage owners to send their vehicles to authorised service centres for a free 40-point safety check and a service package priced at RM150. The campaign which started yesterday until May 31 was launched to support the government’s initiative to help reduce […]

Proton’s Feb sales growth at 52 pct

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton sold 14,033 units of vehicles in February 2023, comprising domestic and export, up 52 per cent compared with the same month last year. Sales volume was 20.1 per cent higher than January 2023 while for the first two months of the year, year-to-date (YTD) volume swelled by 88 per cent to 25,714 […]

Proton hopes for more initiatives to encourage EVs

KUCHING: Malaysian car maker Proton is hoping for the government to introduce more initiatives to increase production as well as the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in under the revised 2023 Budget which will be tabled next week. Proton deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abdullah attractive incentives could create more investment opportunities for the country […]

Proton’s YTD sales surpasses whole of 2021 by 10.4 pct

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton) has sold 126,682 units year-to-date (YTD), surpassing the 114,708 units it sold in the whole of 2021 by 10.4 per cent. However, deputy chief executive officer (CEO) Roslan Abdullah said November was an eventful sales month for Proton as the carmaker experienced some temporary supply issues, resulting in its […]

Proton sets up new regional parts centre

KUCHING: Proton has set up a new Regional Parts Centre (RPC) here to cater to the growing demands of its increased customer base in East Malaysia. Proton, in a press statement, said the 28,000 sq ft facility has more than three times the storage capacity of its predecessor and will function as parts distribution centre […]

Proton plans to produce electric vehicle by 2027

KUALA LUMPUR: National automaker Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd (Proton) is in the midst of strengthening its electric vehicle (EV) capabilities and plans to launch and produce its own EV by 2027, said its deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abdullah. Roslan said Proton has been discussing with potential partners to embark on the venture as it […]