Imagine a convoy of media folks, a fleet of Proton X90s, and a road trip for a durian feast. That’s how Proton rolled out the red carpet. The day was kicked off early with a breakfast. After fuelling up, we gathered for a briefing on the Proton X90 and the day’s driving plan. Each car was loaded with four media reps, ensuring everyone had ample time behind the wheel. Planned driver swaps at checkpoints meant we could all experience the Proton X90. From the moment the Proton X90 rolled, it showed

Proton has issued a statement in regards to a recent viral video, in which a Proton X90 caught fire. The particular vehicle is in the company's possession already, as investigation is carried out to determine the cause of the incident. Here is the statement in full: "Proton would like to issue a statement with regards to a video circulating on social media depicting a Proton X90 catching fire. We are fully aware of the incident, and the vehicle is currently under our possession. Our team is cond

The just-launched Proton X90 has earned a five-star rating on the ASEAN NCAP crash test, with a cumulative score of 83.75. Tested at the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) lab in China, the X90 was evaluated per the new, stricter ASEAN NCAP 2021-2025 assessment protocol, which places greater emphasis on ADAS features, including tests for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and motorcyclist safety. In terms of adult occupant protection, the X90 scored an impressive 30.20 out

Hybrids are not new in Malaysia. Dual-power petrol-electric hybrid drivetrains were first introduced here by Honda Malaysia in 2007, with the mild-hybrid Honda Civic IMA (Integrated Motor Assist). In 2009, UMW Toyota Motor launched the first full-hybrid car in Malaysia, the two-motor Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) Toyota Prius. Plugged-in hybrids came into the market in the mid-2010s, mainly Volvo and BMW models. The hierarchy of electrified vehicles Any car that receives electric power assistance i

Geely Philippines continues its momentum in May 2021 as the brand maintained its number 9 ranking in total industry sales in the Philippines. Some of the credit for this position is due not only to the Geely Coolray (Proton X50) but also the Geely Okavango (Proton X90?). According to a report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors Inc. (AVID), Geely Philippines achieved year-to-date sales of 1,987 units. The

At a recent virtual meeting with Dr. Håkan Sandquist, director of powertrain strategy at the Geely-Volvo Car jointly owned powertrain specialist CEVT AB, we posed a question to the person who lead the development of the Proton X50’s three-cylinder 1.5 TGDi and 1.5 MPI, will Geely go smaller than 3-cylinders? Beyond the 1.5-litre 3-cylinder, Geely also has a 1.0-litre three-cylinder for the Chinese and European market. So how small is too small? The simple answer is that 2-cylinder engines are un