This is an interesting one, as we recently chanced across these two white Proton models somewhere in the vicinity of Ara Damansara. For those keeping track would remember that Proton launched the updated Proton Persona in August 2021 and new Saga in May 2022. So, what’s cooking with these two Proton models seen here? According to sources close to the matter, the Persona and Saga seen here is likely testing new electronic stability control (ESC) hardware for the South African market, as Proton re

Proton announced today that it had sold 11,316 cars in November 2022, including exports. The figure is 13.1 percent lower than in October 2021, attributed to supply chain issues that is currently affecting the global automotive industry. Cumulative sales for 2022 however, is now 126,682 units, which is 10.4 percent higher than the same 11-month period in 2021. It has also surpassed the total sales of 2021 (114,708 units). With only one month left in the year, Proton is still short of 23,318 cars

Proton has announced that the company had its best export sales month since March 2013, a gap of 98 months, that saw 669 units delivered to overseas distributors in May 2021. Proton attributed the growth in export sales to the growing demand in several key markets, some new and some having sold Protons for decades. For example, Pakistan is a new market for the company but for the first five months of 2021, it was the best performer. On the other hand, Brunei which started selling Proton vehicles

Order books for the ultra-spicy 2021 Honda Civic Type R (FK8) has closed, as the hot hatch nears the end of its production cycle as well. Once priced from RM 330k here, the Civic Type R has been discontinued in Malaysia ever since the facelifted model made its global debut last year. Also read: In Brief: 2019 Honda Civic Type R FK8, rascal all grown up Last of the FK8 Type R, but there'll be a new one The next shipments of the Type R are pretty much the last ones of this generation, as the Swind

Much of the buzz in the automotive scene in 2020 was surrounding the Proton X50. The hype for Proton’s latest B-segment SUV is off the charts. So much so that Proton is having trouble to deliver new cars to their customers. We have detailed in full on all the pros and cons of the Proton X50 in a written review. But here is a quick recap if you are short on time. The X50 competes in an increasingly popular segment because buyers love the tall-ish driving position but without the bulkiness of a C-

The boys and girls at Ingolstadt recently unveiled the 2021 Audi S3 Sedan and Audi S3 Sportback - hopped-up versions of the regular A3 sedan and hatchback. With these, Audi aims to be the spanner in the works of the Mercedes-AMG A35 and BMW M135i xDrive. Both are powered by a 2.0-litre TFSI engine making 310 PS and 400 Nm, mated to Audi's S Tronic seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Power is sent to all four wheels via the Quattro system, and both cars can sort out the century sprint in