The new Proton X50 has been officially launched -Prices start from RM89k onwards but there are early bird offers especially that RM4,000 rebate on all variants!

PROTON has officially launched the All-New PROTON X50 SUV, The compact SUV has been Malaysia’s best-selling B-segment SUV since it first hit Malaysian roads in 2020. Part of the company's revitalised push, the PROTON X50 has completely changed expectations for its class and reset goalposts with over 140,000 units sold and because of what it is, the X50 has been Malaysia’s best-selling B-segment SUV for five straight  years.

In case you guys have forgotten due to the many, many launches and previews the past couple of weeks, the almost all-new Proton X50 is open for booking

While I have posted over on the Motoring Malaysia Facebook and Instagram page, I seem to have forgotten to update that PROTON is proud to announce that bookings for the All-New PROTON X50 are now officially being accepted. This happened last weekend, where the company held somewhat of an unveiling ceremony at Setia City Mall. Themed “All-New PROTON X50: READY TO ROAR”.

Since its debut in 2020, the PROTON X50 has redefined the SUV segment in Malaysia, with over 140,000 units sold, positioning it as the nation’s best-selling B-segment SUV for five consecutive years.  The X50 was developed together with its joint venture partner Geely, who sell it as the Binyue and Coolray overseas, the X50 is truly a global product with over 1.2 million combined sales across 51 nations.

#RAYASTYLOWITHS70 contest - 2025 Hari Raya event by PROTON cars where you can win prizes totaling RM42,000

For this year's hari raya aidilfitri celebrations, PROTON is inviting Malaysians to celebrate in style with the #RAYASTYLOWITHS70 contest. This is a campaign where creativity meets celebration and all you Malaysians out there are invited to celebrate Hari Raya with the most popular C-Segment Sedan in Malaysia, the Proton S70.

Be it a storyteller, a car enthusiast, or a Raya fashionista, this is the chance to shine, go viral, and win cash prizes totalling up to RM42,000. This Raya contest is all about celebrating transformation, aspiration, and the stylish essence of the PROTON S70. The PROTON S70 is more than just a car—it’s a statement. Its aerodynamic curves, futuristic lighting, and premium interiors make it the perfect muse for the contest’s Raya creativity. Think ketupat-inspired backdrops, glamorous Raya attire against its glossy finish, or cinematic night drives under twinkling pelita lights. Malaysians are encouraged to create a short video content with a maximum of 60-seconds that highlights the car’s sleek design while embracing the vibrancy of the Raya season.

PROTON starts off its year end promotional offers for their cars as well as you can also win a Proton S70 every month along with lots of other prizes

Proton has started their year and promotions. You  can double the Joy with PROTON’s Year-End Celebration: A Heartfelt Thank You to Malaysians. They have announced that you can Win a Proton S70 every month along with other prizes worth RM254,000 and also have rebates of up to RM7,000 and other incentives extended for all models. Quite an enticing bit of news for those who plan to buy a new Proton.

PROTON Officially Launches the Long, Long, Long Awaited X70 SUV - Prices Start From RM99,800 Onwards

PROTON has finally did it. They've officially launched the Proton X70 SUV. Their first SUV and their first Proton-Geely collaboration car. While most of us already know the details of the new SUV, Proton has made available to most important detail of them all - the prices for all the variants. We now know that the prices start at RM99,800 without insurance for the base 2wd model and it goes up to a reasonable EM123,800 for the full specced premium variant. The good news is that there is one price for the X70 throughout Malaysia. Those in Sabah and Sarawak need not pay any extra like they used to pay with all the cars sold over there! Great initiative by Proton here folks. You folks in Sabah and Sarawak can finally get a price similar to the people of Peninsular Malaysia.

The Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) and Proton Enter into a MoU for Vendor Development - Proton CEO Names Underperforming Vendors During the Event

The Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI), an agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), and PROTON yesterday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of which will further optimise shared resources between them which will be applied in developing PROTON’s parts and components suppliers (i.e their suppliers and vendors for their car's parts). This is to ensure they are able to meet global standards in all aspects from cost to efficiency.

PROTON After Sales Service Competition 2018 Finals Completed - Six Winners Get a Chance to Visit Geely in China

The PROTON After Sales Service Competition 2018 was officially concluded earlier today. The finals were held at the Centre for Instructor and Advanced Skill Training (CIAST) Shah Alam from 29 September to 2 October 2018 and marks an end to the skills competiton which began on the 20th of July 2018. The competition is also deemed to be part of the continuous training for Proton's after sales personnel in preparation for the launch of the Proton X70 SUV. 

Proton Cars Re-Starts Exports to Egypt - Local Distributors Alpha Ezz El-Arab Set To Sell An Estimated 1,000 Units in 2018

Proton Cars are really getting their ship back in shape. This time around, they have started sending cars to Egypt again after an absence. Proton held a flag-off ceremony for this first batch of cars at its plant in Tanjung Malim earlier today. The small ceremony basically marks Proton's first shipment to Egypt in almost three years. 

Proton X70 Exclusive Media Preview Official PROTON Video - We Get Some Airtime in the Vid!

Proton has just released a short video on the recent media preview of the upcoming X70 SUV. I get interviewed on what I thought about it. You can see me blabbering for a few seconds at around the 1min 30sec mark. 

Proton and Geely Enter into an Arrangement to Set Up Production Facilities and a Network of Dealerships for Proton Cars in China

PROTON and Geely Holding Group had earlier today signed a Heads of Agreement to set up a joint-venture arrangement that will allow PROTON to assemble and market their cars in China. This was done during Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad ongoing visit to China. The Joint Venture arrangement will include the set-up of a production plant in China and also develop a network of Proton Car dealerships in China.

The PROTON 1 TANK ADVENTURE Write-up - Oh...We Have to Take Part in the Finals Tomorrow!!! [With Links to the Facebook Videos]

Those that have been following our exploits on our Facebook page would know that we recently (17-18 July 2018) won the Proton Persona Media category for the Proton 1 Tank Adventure Central Region. Now, we have to compete in the Finals which is scheduled to be held tomorrow. We are competing against the best from the Northern, Southern, Sabah and East Coast legs to see who gets the best.

New PROTON 3S & 4S Centres Opened - Rahman Brothers in Shah Alam, Proton Edar Jalan Chan Sow Lin in KL & Vantage Speed in Klang

PROTON's upgrading of its dealerships is going strong with the official opening of three new outlets since the mid of July 2018 and up to last week.  Firstly, we had the PROTON Rahman Brothers 3S outlet in Shah Alam officially opened mid-July 2018, secondly, Proton Edar's 4S Chan Sow Lin, Kuala Lumpur in the first few days of August 2018 followed by the Vantage Speed 4S Outlet located at Jalan Kebun, Klang over the weekend.

Proton Records Sales Of 8,102 Units For July 2018 - Benefiting From The Tax Holiday

Zero rated GST have benefited Proton cars in a big way. July 2018 sales grew by 31% over the previous month with 8,102 Proton cars finding buyers. This was up from about 6,000 units in the month of June and up from an average of 3,900 to 4,000 units monthly for the months of January to May 2018. With this, Proton expects its market share to be 11.7% of the Total Industry Volume.

PROTON Continues its Turnaround with More Dealers Upgrading their Outlets & also a Trip To Geely's Facilities in China

PROTON's turnaround process is continuing at a slow and steady pace. Recently the company had announced that 10 more of its dealers will be upgrading their outlets to 3S and 4S. This follows the earlier two batches which were held in December 2017 and January 2018.

More PROTON Dealers Are Upgrading Their Dealerships To 3S & 4S Centres - PROTON's Revival Plans Continues

Another five PROTON dealers will be upgrading their dealerships to 3S and 4S centres respectively. This piece of news comes a few weeks after the recent announcement of the dealership revitalization plans and the initial signing ceremony of the first few dealers who are doing so.

UEM Edgenta Takes Delivery of Proton Cars

UEM Edgenta Berhad recently took delivery of 32 Proton cars consisting of the Proton Perdana and the Proton Persona. The cars will be used by UEM Edgenta's subsidiary companies, Edgenta PROPEL Berhad, which are infrastructure maintenance specialists, where they monitor and upkeep over 2,500km of roads in Malaysia.

PROTON - Discounts Given To The Hokkien Association Not Extraordinary - I Agree As Many Dealerships Do That For Corporate, Bulk or Fleet Discounts

Recently there was some hoo-haa regarding PROTON Cars. The Chinese daily, Nanyang Siang Pau, recently published a story on the 18th of January 2018 highlighting a special promotion of around 10% per car for the Federation of Hokkien Association of Malaysia. Then some parties felt outraged that Proton, was now giving discounts to Chinese of Hokkien descent. People are so easily upset these days... until they forget that ALL car companies give special discounts to corporate sales, group purchases and fleet buyers.

Analysis: Proton Sold 70,991 Cars in 2017 - More Improvements To Come In 2018

It seems that PROTON has managed to somewhat stem the tide in terms of overall falling sales over the past two years or so. The Malaysian car manufacturing company recorded an overall sale of 70,991 units for 2017. Whilst this was a slight drop from the previous year - 72,291 units in 2016, the actual facts behind the figures show a positive outcome for Proton rather a totally negative one.

Quick Ride partners Uber and Proton to provide cars for ride sharing to Malaysians - Targeted to those that are currently unemployed

Quick Ride Sdn Bhd has partnered with ride sharing company Uber and national car manufacturer Proton in providing car sharing/riding solutions through its daily leasing plan and In-Car-Advertising. Leveraging modern technology, Quick Ride Sdn Bhd will be offering a WIFI enabled environment, Interactive Media and Geo Tracking system in all the Proton cars that they will offer to interested Malaysians to want to try out being Uber drivers.

New marketing initiative that presents exclusive offers from Proton only at ASTRO's Go Shop - Get a year's free insurance when you buy a Proton via Go Shop

I suppose you folks are aware that TV, Mobile and online marketing has taken over a high percentage of retail marketing here in Malaysia. We see traditional retail outlets closing shop all over the place and people are purchasing things right from the comfort of their bed. Now PROTON, the national car manufacturer has now done the same. A first-of-a-kind collaboration for both PROTON and Astro GS Shop Sdn. Bhd. (Go Shop), Malaysians are now able to learn about the features of PROTON cars and register their interest to purchase across Go Shop TV, mobile and online platforms from the convenience of their own home.