Tag: Proton

Proton X70 facelift 2024 disahkan — semi-autonomous Tahap 2, termasuk ciri Lane Centering Assist

Dalam satu taklimat media di Tanjung Malim berkaitan prestasi kawalan kualitinya hari ini, Proton turut memaklumkan yang model SUV X70 facelift akan dilancarkan dalam tahun ini. Sebelum ini, tidak ada pengesahan rasmi dilakukan berkaitan berita tersebut. Namun, perkara itu telah disebut secara terbuka dalam taklimat berkenaan, disusuli dengan beberapa perincian lain. Antaranya, X70 terbaru itu [...]read moreProton X70 facelift 2024 disahkan — semi-autonomous Tahap 2, termasuk ciri Lane Centering Assist

Beijing 2024: Radar Horizon – RD6 pick-up EV with AWD, new interior, RHD-ready; new Proton Arena?

At Auto China 2024, Geely’s pick-up truck brand Radar revealed its newest model, the Horizon. This is an upgraded dual-motor all-wheel-drive version of the RD6, launched back in November 2022. The big news is the addition of a front motor to complement the 272 PS/385 Nm rear motor, resulting in a total system output of [...]read moreBeijing 2024: Radar Horizon – RD6 pick-up EV with AWD, new interior, RHD-ready; new Proton Arena?

Beijing 2024: Geely Panda Knight, Kart, RM35k – could Proton rebadge smaller-than-Kancil EVs to fight P2?

At Auto China 2024 in Beijing, we managed to check out the latest Geely Panda Mini models, the Panda Knight and Panda Kart, the latter being launched at the show. The company’s cheap and cheerful EVs have been around since late 2022, but this is the first time we’ve clapped our eyes on them. They [...]read moreBeijing 2024: Geely Panda Knight, Kart, RM35k – could Proton rebadge smaller-than-Kancil EVs to fight P2?

Proton opens new R&D centre in China – serves to upgrade homegrown models, EV development

Proton has opened its new R&D centre in China as part of its collaborative efforts with business partner Zhejiang Geely Holding (Geely). The new facility, which is located within the Geely Automobile Research Institute at Hangzhou Bay, will complement Proton’s existing R&D facilities in Malaysia. In an official release, the company said its R&D centre [...]read moreProton opens new R&D centre in China – serves to upgrade homegrown models, EV development

Beijing 2024: Geely Galaxy L7 – Boyue L-based PHEV, 390 PS, up to 90 km EV range; next-gen Proton X70?

Also shown at the Geely stand at Auto China 2024 is the Galaxy L7 plug-in hybrid. Launched in China last June, it’s based on the latest Boyue L SUV and thus offers a glimpse of what a next-generation Proton X70 might look like. Galaxy is Geely’s new energy sub-brand, and the L7 utilises the NordThor [...]read moreBeijing 2024: Geely Galaxy L7 – Boyue L-based PHEV, 390 PS, up to 90 km EV range; next-gen Proton X70?

Geely Galaxy E5 leaked – global electric SUV, 218 PS, developed for RHD; is this the new Proton EV?

Geely’s burgeoning Galaxy lineup of new energy vehicles (NEV) is gaining a new member in the shape of the Galaxy E5, an electric SUV that will complement the E8 sedan. The crossover was declared on China’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) website, hinting at an impending launch. As expected, the E5 bears all [...]read moreGeely Galaxy E5 leaked – global electric SUV, 218 PS, developed for RHD; is this the new Proton EV?

2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro detailed – Proton X70 C-SUV rival; 1.6T, 197 PS, 290 Nm; est RM130k; May launch

This is the Tiggo 7 Pro, Chery’s third model for Malaysia after the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro. It was previewed on March 25 – when order books were also opened – and the official launch is just around the corner. Chery is once again shocking many with its pricing – estimated at below [...]read more2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro detailed – Proton X70 C-SUV rival; 1.6T, 197 PS, 290 Nm; est RM130k; May launch

Proton picks up Standard Notes to deepen its pro-privacy portfolio

Switzerland-based Proton, the privacy-focused firm behind end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) webmail ProtonMail and other apps, has acquired Standard Notes, a note-taking app founded back in 2017. It offers the same kind of robust privacy promise to its 300,000+ users by also applying E2EE. In a press release announcing the move, Proton emphasized the pair’s “shared values,” [...]read moreProton picks up Standard Notes to deepen its pro-privacy portfolio

Road rage incident on Karak Highway leaves Proton Waja overturned and two injured in dramatic accident

Tempers flared when two drivers met on the Karak Expressway on Sunday (April 7, 2024), resulting in a dramatic accident that left a driver and passenger with minor injuries. The incident, which was recorded on video, has since gone viral on social media and attracted plenty of comments. According to Bentong district police chief Supt [...]read moreRoad rage incident on Karak Highway leaves Proton Waja overturned and two injured in dramatic accident

Chery Malaysia sold 4,564 units in Q1 2024 – Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 sales not far short of Proton X50, X90

Chery Malaysia has released its sales figures for the first quarter of this year, and in this time the brand has already surpassed its tally for 2023. Chery has sold 4,564 vehicles in Q1 2024, exceeding its tally of 4,501 units last year, which is noteworthy as the brand started customer unit deliveries in September. [...]read moreChery Malaysia sold 4,564 units in Q1 2024 – Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 sales not far short of Proton X50, X90