2 Proton Cars For Sale

CAMERON McGAVIN finds the new Proton Gen 2 is not up to scratch.

One of the best things about Protons new Satria GTi is that it seems to have filled a void left by most other manufacturers, which have forsaken the idea that fast, fun-filled motoring can also be affordable, says JONATHAN HAWLEY.

Proton has thrown the works into its affordable hot hatch Satria GTi. Thanks to input from Proton-owned Lotus, the GTi handles with the best of them, too. Under the go-fast garb, however, it remains a nine-year-old Mitsubishi, says Joshua Dowling.

Hot hatches not only have to perform but also must look the part. Inside and out, the Malaysian-built Satria GTi has precious little finesse. Combined with an appealing price, says Bill McKinnon, that makes it the real deal.

The Proton Jumbuck ute is unlikely to make a comeback – but should it? Here's what a new one could look like.

New platform could also be used for models slotting beneath the Volvo 40-Series

China's largest privately-owned automotive group, Zhejiang Geely Holding, has agreed to a deal that will hand it the majority stake in famed British sports-car brand Lotus.

China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, parent company of Geely and Volvo, is set to acquire a majority stake in Malaysia's Proton which also includes control of British sport car firm Lotus.   Geely beat Groupe PSA, Renault, and Suzuki, wh