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Last weekend saw the 2024 Sepang 1,000 km (S1K) endurance race being won by a privateer as all three works entries hit trouble. Amidst all the chaos, the Proton R3 team managed to salvage a respectable fifth in class in the new S70 R3 Malaysian Touring Car (MTC), the #82 entry driven by Ariff Azmi and Alister Yoong being its sole finisher.
The national carmaker had high hopes for its sedan leading into the race, even though it did not feature anywhere in the top four in qualifying. The lead #81 car was taken out of the race early doors, however, as Syafiq Ali was spun from behind and crashed into a wall on lap 8, forcing him into retirement.
Worse was to hit the #82 car, which was sidelined due to a technical issue, losing over 40 minutes in the pits and dropping down the order as a result. Yoong – son of former Formula 1 driver Alex Yoong – and Ariff fought back valiantly to finish in 27th overall and fifth in the top MTC class, an encouraging result after a five-year hiatus.

“Team Proton R3, its drivers and the Proton S70 R3 have added to Proton’s proud racing heritage by delivering a strong performance at the 2024 S1K race. While we targeted another overall win, the team was aware of the daunting task that lay ahead to compete with a brand new car against teams who had competed in races for the last three years and were much further ahead on the vehicle development curve.
“Ultimately, we have no complaints although an accident early in the ra..

Yes, another round of previews for the Proton eMas 7. This time, we’ve seen the car without any camo stickers, and were given the chance to drive the EV around Proton’s semi high-speed test track in Shah Alam. Also allowed are our first impressions from the brief test, accompanied by pictures. Of the interior.
We can’t show you the unmasked eMas 7 exterior yet, as that’s scheduled for another date in Proton’s staggered roll-out plan. It’s getting a bit long-drawn but we’re getting closer now. Of course, you’ve already seen the electric SUV’s cabin – revealed to the public for the first time at ACE 2024 last month, where it was opened for booking – but we have outdoor shots here that coaxes a bit more blue out from the Indigo Blue colour. It appears black indoors.
We started off in the eMas 7 (yes, a competitor EV was on hand too), and there’s much less to note compared to a new ICE car, as electric vehicles of the same power class take off in the same manner. Of course, we’re looking at strong acceleration from rest thanks to max torque at ‘0 rpm’, so the Proton squats and shoots ahead without fuss. Getting up to urban cruising speed is easy, but you can say that about all EVs, even this one.

We pressed on to highway cruising speed. It’s expected that with EVs, the lack of engine/exhaust note means that occupants’ ears automatically tune-in to other noises – usually, it’s either ..

Selepas ditunjukkan pada Ogos lalu, hari ini SAIC Motor Malaysia secara rasmi telah mengumumkan harga untuk SUV segmen-C janaan enjin petrol penuh, MG HS. Seperti yang disebut tempoh hari, MG HS ditawarkan dalam dua varian […]
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Ogos lalu Proton telah mengesahkan bahawa ia kini sudahpun mula membangunkan model baharu Proton Saga bagi menggantikan model sedia. Menurut Proton, Saga baharu tersebut masih akan diasaskan dari platform sedia ada dan pembangunan awalnya telah […]
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Are we looking at the next-gen 2025 Proton Saga? This photo was posted on the paultan.org Automotive/Car Facebook group. No details on where this photo is from, or if it’s authentic, but proportionally speaking, the short length and tall body does match the current Saga.
The fuel filler cap is on the left side. Homegrown Proton models traditionally have this on the right (driver’s) side, while the Geely-based models have it on the left (front passenger side) – could this new Saga be co-developed with Geely?
The incumbent Proton Saga is in its third generation. Born in 2016, it’s gone through two facelifts – 2019 was largely bye-bye Punch CVT, hello Hyundai-sourced four-speed auto (changed to Aisin in 2023), while 2022 introduced more equipment, minor design changes and a new Premium S variant.
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Proton has opened its CKD plant in Egypt, its third currently in operation after Kenya and Pakistan. The plant in Al Oula Industrial Park, Giza was inaugurated by Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, minister of investment, trade and industry Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz and Egyptian deputy prime minister Kamel Al-Wazir, among others.
The facility is owned by Ezz Elarab Elsewedy Automotive Factories (ESAF), a joint venture between Ezz Elarab and Elsewedy Capital Holding. Valued at US$35 million (RM155.9 billion), it has a production capacity of 20,000 units per shift and, at full capacity, is expected to provide jobs for up to 400 people.
The first CKD Saga packs were shipped to Egypt on September 9; the first completed units are expected to roll off the production line in December with a projected 2024 volume of 1,400 units. This is set to increase to 5,000 units next year, and Proton expects to ship a total of 16,000 CKD packs to the North African country across three years by the end of 2026.

In addition to local consumption, the CKD Sagas will be exported to countries in North and Sub-Saharan Africa, as the national carmaker looks to penetrate those markets as well as the Middle East. Proton expects to rake in RM570 million through these exports, along with a further RM20 million in revenue through parts exports.
“Proton is not just an automotive company; it is a source of pride and part of Malaysia’s identity,” said Anwar, adding that such joint ..

Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) sudahpun menyiarkan data pendaftaran kenderaan baharu untuk bulan Oktober 2024. Menerusi data berkenaan dapat dilihat Perodua Bezza masih lagi model terlaris di Malaysia dengan terjual sebanyak 9,772 unit sepanjang bulan lalu. […]
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Sedan merupakan satu segmen yang dilihat teruk diancam oleh kewujudan SUV. Tengok sahaja pasaran sedan segmen-D yang kini semakin pupus, sementara sedan segmen-C hanya dikuasai oleh dua model iaitu Honda Civic dan Proton S70. Namun […]
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Proton telah mengumumkan bahawa ia telah berjaya menjual sebanyak 12,799 unit (domestik+eksport) kenderaan sepanjang Oktober 2024, atau naik 13.6% berbanding bulan sebelumnya. Kenaikan ini dipacu oleh kenaikan jumlah volum industri (TIV) yang dijangka mencapai 70,668 […]
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After a slightly disappointing September, Proton’s sales have bounced back in October 2024 to 12,799 units. This figure, which as always also includes exports, represents a 13.6% jump over the previous month as the total industry volume (TIV) also rebounded to an estimated 70,668 units (up from 56,067 units in September).
The TIV growth has outpaced Proton’s own sales, so its forecast market share has shrunk slightly to 18.1% in October and 18.9% for the year to date. Speaking of YTD figures, the company said it has sold 125,557 units so far in 2024, which is still lower than last year’s 129,604 units, although the gap has narrowed slightly to 3.1% from 3.5% in September. Its sights are set on a sixth consecutive year of growth, and there’s still time for it surpass its 2023 total, but not much.
As expected, the Saga continues to lead the lineup with a healthy 6,112 units sold, contributing to a YTD total of 60,178 units and making it Malaysia’s third best-selling vehicle of 2024. Total sales are expected to hit 72,000 units this year, which would make it the second successive time the sedan surpasses 70,000 units sold over 12 months.
Three other models led their respective segments, with the X50 remaining the best-selling B-segment SUV with sales reaching 2,122 units last month. The S70 also regained its C-segment sedan (disputed) crown with 1,432 units sold, resulting in 16,200 in overall sales since deliveries began early this year; visibility will be boosted ..