The Proton X70 was most recently updated with the 1.5 TGDi Premium X 2WD variant that was added to the range last July, and was priced at RM126,800 OTR without insurance upon launch. In today’s competitive automotive industry, businesses are constantly seeking ways to stay ahead of the curve and maximize their profits. A Nikkei article reported on February 19 disclosed that Japan’s transport ministry is preparing to take legal action against a Toyota Motor affiliate for falsifying engine emissions testing. This legal action could result in the revocation of certification for specific engine types. The Ministry of Transport is also considering similar action with two other forklift engine…
Automatic transmission SR double-cab pick-up variants gain front and rear parking sensors. A twist in the tale is Li saying in his welcome speech that Proton will be launching not one, but two EVs, with the second said to arrive between six to eight months after the first. Not to be confused with special plates created and sold by JPJ such as GOLD, Malaysia and M_M – where funds go to government coffers – revenue collected from these uni plates go to the respective institutions. There used to be various NGOs selling special plates, but the transport ministry under Anthony Loke has since clamped down on the practice, preferring to sell – and earn – itself directly. The company also pointed out that four vendors have begun new construction to expand their operation in AHTV. For companies looking to set up shop in AHTV, six new factories within the vendor park with a total of 400,000 square feet will be ready for lease in 2024.