Reported on January 8, 2026, Proton has launched the 2026 X70 MC3 in Malaysia, marking the model’s third minor update since its 2018 debut, with refinements guided by customer feedback.
The SUV is equipped with the 1.5TD i-GT engine with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, producing 181 PS and 290 Nm, with improved r

Announced on January 2, 2026, Proton closed 2025 with total group sales of 157,976 units, including 14,655 units delivered in December. This marked a 3.3% YoY increase and an estimated market share of 19.4%.
Performance was supported by strong model contributions and continued overseas expansion. The Proton Saga achi

Announced on December 11, 2025, Proton stated that its recent Technology Showcase, which included a preview of an upcoming PHEV model, helped enhance the brand’s high-tech positioning and sustain customer interest, contributing to improved sales in 2025 and setting the stage for growth in 2026.
Held at PROTON’s Centr

Announced on December 11, 2025, Proton posted group sales of 13,451 units in November, including domestic and export volumes. January–November sales totaled 143,322 units, up 3.6% YoY and on track for full-year growth, with an estimated 18.4% market share in November and 19.7% year to date.
In November, the Proton Sa

Reported on December 3, 2025, Proton is preparing to host the Proton Tech Showcase at its Centre of Excellence (COE) in Shah Alam, Malaysia, from December 5 to 7.
Ahead of the event, the company shared a teaser on Proton e.MAS's social media showing the silhouette of an SUV, prompting speculation that a new model mig

Reported on November 28, 2025, Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry highlighted that Proton purchased MYR 3.2 billion in parts from local suppliers in 2025. 
Its localization program has rolled out 18 new technologies and formed joint ventures in sectors including fuel pumps, electronic gearshift mo

Announced on November 27, 2025, Proton has officially launched the all-new Saga, representing the most substantial update to Malaysia’s iconic sedan since 1985. It carries the theme “Four Esteemed Decades, a Future Without Limits." Developed on Proton’s fully owned Advanced Modular Architecture (AMA), the model sits

Announced on November 21, 2025, Proton has formalized a 5-year strategic collaboration with the Malaysia Automotive Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii) at the 2025 Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE 2025). The partnership focuses on developing a National Automotive Test Centre (NATC) and providing structured ha

On November 12, Baiterek National Managing Holding and Proton, Malaysia, signed a memorandum of cooperation to develop the automotive industry and establish a national car manufacturer in Kazakhstan. Baiterek National Managing Holding is a state-owned Kazakh financial institution.
The signing of the memorandum is the

On November 10, the Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan held a meeting with the Vice President of Proton Holdings. The meeting focused on prospects for expanding partnership relations and implementing joint projects aimed at strengthening Uzbekistan’s industrial potential and creating new employ

On November 12, 2025, PRO-NET, a subsidiary of national automaker PROTON, reported that as of October 31 the Proton e.MAS 7 has sold 7,413 units since its launch, including 6,954 units domestically and 459 exported. The e.MAS 7 has held its position as Malaysia’s best-selling EV for 10 consecutive months.
Meanwhile,

On November 7, 2025, Proton announced its strongest monthly sales of 2025 in October, with 15,575 vehicles sold across domestic and export markets. This represents a 16.3% increase over September and lifts year-to-date sales to 129,872 units.
The Malaysian automotive market also rebounded, with Total Industry Volume

Announced on October 30, 2025, Proton officially launched its second EV under Proton e.MAS brand, the Proton e.MAS 5, in Malaysia. Prices start from MYR 59,800 for the Prime variant and MYR 72,800 for the Premium variant, with a special launch rebate of up to MYR 3,000 available until December 31, 2025.
The e.MAS 5,

On October 20, 2025, Pro-Net teased on social media, “10 days to go — an EV for every Malaysian,” officially revealing that the Proton eMas 5 EV will launch on October 30.
On October 23, the company revealed that since bookings opened, the eMas 5 has received over 4,000 reservations, averaging about 150 per day.
(Fro

Announced on October 7, 2025, Proton has completed the relocation of all manufacturing operations to Tanjong Malim. The last Proton Saga rolled off the Shah Alam line on September 30, marking the end of production at the plant, which built over 4 million vehicles since 1985.
The final 1,400 employees have relocated t

Announced on October 3, 2025, Proton International Sales Corporation, the export arm of Proton, recorded its strongest monthly performance of 2025 with 815 units shipped in September. This brought YTD exports to 3,959 units, up 56% compared to the same period in 2024, reaffirming Proton’s position as Malaysia’s leadi

Announced on October 3, 2025, Proton, Malaysia’s September sales totaled 13,395 units (domestic and export), bringing Q3 sales to 42,141 units and year-to-date (YTD) sales to 114,297 units.
Despite a decline in Total Industry Volume (TIV) in September, Proton’s market share rose to an estimated 23.4% for the month an

On October 5, 2025, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET) officially opened bookings for the all-new Proton e.MAS 5, Malaysia’s most affordable EV. This followed a high-profile livestream on October 4 that introduced the vehicle to the public.
Priced between MYR 60,000 and MYR 80,000, the Proton e.MAS 5 has

Announced on September 30, 2025, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET) has unveiled its first DC Charging Hub at Proton’s Tanjung Malim complex.
Located at the administration building, the hub features two DC chargers with four bays, providing a combined output of 120 kW and enabling four EVs to charge simul

Reported on September 29, 2025, Proton has already concluded production of the current, third-generation Saga MC2 at its Shah Alam facility. According to posts by Proton staff and dealers on social media, the final unit, chassis number 454321, rolled off the assembly line on September 26.
This move had been anticipat