Proton launches RM4.8mil Xchange Programme to replace old vehicles with new models

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd has launched the Proton Xchange Programme to encourage owners of old, unroadworthy vehicles to trade them in for a new Proton model. In a statement, the carmaker said the programme was carried out in collaboration with Car Medic Sdn Bhd, an authorised automotive treatment facility (AATF), and was open to owners...

Proton to power on independently

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton will continue to operate independently without government interference, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister gave this assurance following Proton’s recent success and the lessons learned from past government interventions. “Proton’s illustrious history, founded by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, has faced its share of challenges. The key lesson now is to...

X90 fire not due to exploding battery, says Proton

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian car manufacturer Proton says it is aware of a viral video of an X90 vehicle catching fire, but states that the battery used in its mild hybrid system did not explode. "We are fully aware of the incident and the vehicle is currently under our possession. "Our team is conducting a diligent investigation and...