Proton

By now, we all know that the soon to be launched Proton Perdana is based on the 8th generation Honda Accord and many continue to argue on Proton’s decision regarding this. 31 years in the business and still cannot come up with its own fully made-in-Malaysia vehicle? The truth is, …

Ownership Experience – something intangible that makes or breaks a brand. If it’s rotten, it’s like cancer – starts off with a few unhappy customers whose number steadily build until you wake up one day and see shitty reviews about your brand everywhere. By then, the company would try to execute …

If opinions are like assholes where everyone has one and everyone thinks everyone else’s stinks, we should really consider what Proton does to us; it never fails to bring out the best and worse of us. Couple of days back, two issues were highlighted by the media and everyone went into a …

Two days ago, we were rocked by a revelation from ASEAN NCAP stating they have received complaints from consumer on violation of safety specification in one of their tested vehicles. It is said that a top tether fitment has been removed from a locally made car, which is vital to …

Everyone says Goods and Service Tax is good. While it is increasing the coffers of the country for the country is good, the implications of it will be keenly felt in the coming few months. One of the hottest topics that gets asked is will car prices be lower or higher …

By Travis Chang   More than a year after the Suprima S was launched, Proton’s supposed “game changer” is still barely a game changer as seen on our roads and car parks. Launched last year, the Suprima S was criticized for its ambitious pricing, with both Executive and Premium variants …

. The local automotive scene has been abuzz with Proton late and it’s not all good news. It all started with Proton’s chairman Tan Sri Mohd Khamil Jamil expressing his disappointment to the Business Times, saying Malaysians are not supporting Proton, a product made from our national pride. Comparing against the …