Proton has kicked off the second half of 2025 on a strong note as the Malaysian automotive market rebounded from a slower June. The company registered 13,518 units in July, marking a 22.1% month-on-month increase and pushing its year-to-date (YTD) tally to 85,674 units. This cements Proton’s position as the second best-selling car brand in […]
The Proton Saga, Malaysia’s longest-running and best-selling car, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. First introduced in 1985, the A-segment sedan remains a popular choice among first-time car buyers, with over two million units sold globally. Despite evolving consumer expectations, the Saga continues to appeal through its core strengths: practicality, affordability, and handling. According to […]
PROTON’s International Sales Division (ISD) has officially launched the locally assembled Proton Saga in Egypt, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s 20-year collaboration with local distributor, Ezz Elarab Group. This landmark event follows the inauguration of the new Complete Knock-Down (CKD) plant by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim, […]
Proton has successfully wrapped up 2024 with an impressive 152,352 units sold (domestic and export), securing its position as the second-best-selling automotive brand in Malaysia for the sixth consecutive year. This milestone reflects Proton’s ongoing commitment to delivering reliable, innovative, and value-for-money vehicles to its customers. December Highlights: Strong Sales Growth December marked a standout […]
Unveiled at the recent Art of Speed 2023 exhibition, the Hot Wheels Proton Saga Special Edition is dropping this December In 2022, Hot Wheels and Proton unveiled a prototype of their very first collaboration – the Hot Wheels Proton Saga 1:64 scale diecast of the country’s first car in conjunction with Mattel Malaysia’s 40th anniversary […]
Proton ended 2021 on a high note by selling 14,147 units in December, while total sales for the year closed at 114,708 units (domestic & export), the highest closing figure since 2014. This represents an increase of 4.5% over 2020 and is the third consecutive year of volume growth for the company. Out of the […]
Up until yesterday, nobody in Malaysia (OK, maybe a few) knew about this event in the UK called the Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional a.k.a the Concours de l’Ordinaire. Organised annually by American insurance company Hagerty since 2014, the Festival of the Unexceptional is a celebration of long-forgotten everyday family cars from 1968-1989, now fondly […]
With Malaysia undergoing a strict lock down to lower Covid-19 infections, retail operations of automotive companies have been curtailed with showrooms required to remain shut. Although this is expected to affect Total-Industry-Volume (TIV) for the next few months, Proton announced that it remains optimistic about sales, thanks to the recent performance of its international sales […]
Proton has added another international market to the current Proton Saga’s portfolio when the company’s best-seller made its debut in Pakistan earlier this month. With the addition of Pakistan, The Saga which received a significant update in 2019 is now available in eight international markets – Brunei, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Mauritius, Nepal and Pakistan. […]
Proton’s strong start to 2021 continued in March as the company posted not only a new high point for the year but also achieved its best sales month since September 2013. 14,989 units (domestic + export) were sold last month, equivalent to a 26.2% increase over February and an estimated market share of 23.5%. Overall, […]
