n Technology Showcase presented the company’s advanced EV and ICE technologies, including the GMA platform, Short Blade Battery, a new PHEV powertrain, and intelligent connectivity solutions by ACO Tech featuring AR and AI capabilities. The full Proton line-up was displayed, including the all-new Saga, and a model making its public debut ahead of its early-2026 launch. The showcase also featured technical presentations, panel discussions, and i...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

ber 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 Saga saw 6,931 units delivered, supported by steady output during the transition to the all-new model as production ramps up in Tanjong Malim. With bo...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

All-new Proton Saga officially launched in Malaysia 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 on a global-ready platform with complete Intellectual Property Rights, en...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/29

ptember and lifts year-to-date sales to 129,872 units. The Malaysian automotive market also rebounded, with Total Industry Volume (TIV) rising 32.3% to 77,377 units in October, its highest level so far in 2025, putting Malaysia on track to surpass 800,000 car sales for the year. The outgoing Proton Saga achieved 8,373 units in October ahead of the launch of the all-new model, while the Proton X50 contributed 2,693 units. Other models performed as...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

a 48-V mild-hybrid 1.5 TSI Evo2 engine. Next will be a new-generation T-Cross that will debut a full-hybrid configuration producing 170 hp, while also offering mild-hybrid options. In 2027, a new Amarok built in Argentina and based on the Maxus Terron 9 will introduce a diesel-hybrid system. A new Saga/Nivus model will follow in 2028 with mild-hybrid power. VW aims to produce five SUVs simultaneously in Brazil. Except for Amarok, Brazilian-built...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

Proton ends 40-year Shah Alam operations, shifts all production and staff to Tanjong Malim 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 to the state-of-the-art Tanjong Malim faci...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

gement company based on the West Coast of the United States; and other investors and shareholders. Founded in Sweden in 2016, Einride is developing and operating a new freight ecosystem, which includes one of the world’s largest fleets of heavy-duty electric trucks, autonomous technology, and the Saga planning optimization platform. Based on Einride press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

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 leading automotive exporter. The export surge was fueled primarily by the Proton X50, reporting a 220% increase. The Proton Saga also contributed steadily with a claimed 14% rise in volume, while the all-electric Proton e.MAS 7 continued gaining traction abroad with 443 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

ts 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 and 19.9% YTD, its best for 2025, aiming for over 20% market share in 2025 amid intense competition. By model, the Proton Saga recorded 6,058 units sold in September, followed by the Proton X50, Malaysia’s top SUV, with 3,438 units sold in September and 21,154 YTD. The ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Proton Malaysia wraps up Saga production at Shah Alam, relocating to Tanjong Malim 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 anticipated, as Proton previously announced plans to tran...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

ales to 100,902 units. This strong performance reinforced Proton’s second-place market position, with August market share estimated at 20.6%, and YTD share at 19.5%. Leading the charge, the new Proton X50 sold 4,287 units, securing its spot as Malaysia’s top-selling SUV in its class. The Proton Saga remained the brand’s overall best-seller with 6,331 units, while the X90 upheld its leadership in the D-segment SUV category with 220 units. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

timated at 19.2%, with a YTD figure of 19.3%. The new Proton X50 sold 2,068 units in July, sparking renewed interest across the lineup. The Proton X90 and S70 continued strong performances, leading the D-segment SUV and C-segment sedan classes with 229 and 1,404 units sold, respectively. The Proton Saga recorded its best monthly result in 2025 with 6,638 units, while the X70 added 617 units. Proton’s other ICE models, the Persona and Iriz, cont...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/18

on’s export sales tenfold within five years, focusing on expanding in the Global South while maintaining existing international markets. Proton, Malaysia’s leading vehicle exporter, has delivered more than 20,000 vehicles across 19 international markets since 2020. Its top export models are the Saga and X50, with the new Proton e.MAS 7 recently overtaking the X70 to become the third most exported model since its launch in December 2024. In 20...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

been delivered, and an all-new version featuring upgraded styling and tech will launch in July. Despite softer market conditions in June, driven by external factors such as Middle East tensions and tax policy changes, Proton retained segment leadership with the X50, X90, and S70. Models such as the Saga, Persona, and Iriz also continued to perform well. In H1 2025, the Proton X70 recorded the highest sales growth with 4,354 units sold.  While do...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

d enhance vendor capabilities. For (i) ADAS development, Proton’s supplier Delloyd Technology Bhd has formed a joint venture with Imotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co Ltd (known for supplying Geely, Zeekr, Chery, and Volvo) to support the AMA01 project. This confirms that the upcoming Proton Saga MC3 will feature ADAS. Under an agreement for (ii) braking systems (which are set to equip the new Saga, X50, X70, and X90), PEPS JV (M) Sdn Bhd ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

ating, 160 kW/320 Nm output, 0–100 km/h acceleration in 7.1 seconds, and a 410 km WLTP range from its 60.22 kWh battery with advanced Aegis Short Blade battery cells. This move strengthens Proton’s Caribbean presence, with 481 vehicles already exported to the market, including the X50, X90, and Saga. Proton plans to expand e.MAS 7 availabilities to Mauritius and Singapore later in 2025. (From Proton press release dated June 9, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Proton posts sales of 13,328 units in May 2025 (domestic, export, smart, Proton e.MAS) Announced on June 6, 2025, Proton reported total sales of 13,328 units in May, a 6.1% YoY increase, covering domestic, export, smart, and Proton e.MAS figures. This marked the third straight month of growth. Sales for the first 5 months of 2025 reached 61,087 units, with market share estimated at 19.2%. The Saga led Proton’s May sales with 5,513 units, follow...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

6 units. EVs now account for 6% of Proton’s total sales. In the ICE segment, the Proton X50 reclaimed its lead in the B-segment SUV market, selling 2,389 units in April. Meanwhile, the Proton X90 and S70 continued to dominate the D-segment SUV and C-segment sedan markets, respectively. The Proton Saga achieved 5,213 sales in April, further boosting its strong performance. Proton remains optimistic about 2025, with new model launches planned and...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

e MoM and a 9.6% increase YoY. As a result, the market share for group sales (domestic, export, smart, Proton e.MAS) is forecast to be 19.4%. In the first 3 months of 2025, Proton’s total sales reached 35,068 units, which equates to a market share of 18.9%.  For Proton’s ICE models, the Proton Saga topped the chart in March with 6,154 units sold, followed by the Proton S70 with 2,125 units. The Proton X50 saw 1,858 units sold, while the Pro...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

Proton, Malaysia notes sales of 11,232 cars (domestic, export, smart, e.MAS) in February 2025 Announced on March 7, 2025, Proton, Malaysia recorded total February sales of 11,232 vehicles from its various business units (domestic, export, smart, Proton e.MAS). This marked an increase of over 13% MoM and an estimated market share of 17.2%. The Saga continued to lead sales of all Proton models, with 5,024 units sold in February, while its siblings,...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11