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 Proton (company) at AllExperts
By 2002 Proton held a market share of over 60 per cent in Malaysia, which was reduced to barely 30 percent by 2005 and is expected to reduce further in 2008 when AFTA mandates reduce import tariffs to a maximum of 5%.
Proton began its exports with countries where (as in Malaysia) drivers use the left side of the road like New Zealand in the late 1980s, but its success was mostly limited to the United Kingdom where it entered the market in 1989.
Proton also exports cars to countries in Southeast Asia and Australia, and now produces models in left-hand drive (to drive on the right side of the road), for export to continental Europe.
en.allexperts.com /e/p/pr/proton_(company).htm   (993 words)

  
 Proton cars Information
Proton gained a lot of valuable engineering knowledge from its takeover of Lotus which ultimately led to a special Lotus badged version of the Satria being produced.
Proton Tiara was a compact car based on the Citroën AX, built under licence by Proton from 1996 to 2000.
Proton still continued to sell the Wira after the Gen.2 was launched, due to having a huge supply of the vehicle still in stock.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Proton_cars   (1591 words)

  
 Eizad's Home!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Moreover, the production volume Proton’s passenger cars were 118,100 units in 1993 and 127,200 units in 1994, respectively.started to produce the passenger cars totally 8,600 units in 1985 and began to export in 1987.
Proton is making plans to increase its capacity to meet forecasts volume of 250,000 units of passenger cars in year 2000.
Since Proton has engaged the SIRIM to conduct a study on how to increase the passenger cars’ local content the institution has set up an Automotive Technology Center which would initially focus on three areas for instance vehicle safety and roadworthiness, emissions and component development.
members.tripod.com /~zramli/adrina5.html   (1592 words)

  
 Proton wallpapers and photos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Proton had 2002 a market share of about 60% in Malaysia, that will diminish itself however until 2005 on 30% diminished and itself probably further, if by the development of the AFTA the must be reduced on maximally 5%.
The Proton arena was presented 2004 on basis of the Proton Satria.
The Proton Tiara became CROSSED produced of 1996 to 2000 on basis of the Citroën.
www.all-car-photos.com /Proton/Proton_photo_index.php   (601 words)

  
 Proton (car)
Proton, short for Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional (National Car Project), is a Malaysian car manufacturer initiated in 1983 by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Proton also exports cars to countries in Southeast Asia and Australia, and now produces models in left hand drive, for export to continental Europe.
Proton currently holds a market share of over 60 per cent in Malaysia, but stands to lose ground in 2005 when AFTA mandates reducing import tariffs to a maximum of 5%.
www.knowledgefun.com /book/p/pr/proton__car_.html   (264 words)

  
 CAR CHAOS - NI 195 - The Proton Saga saga
Since September, 1985, when Dr Mahathir drove the first Proton Saga off the assembly-line in a burst of ribbons, balloons and TV cameras, the national car project has been closest to his heart.
The Proton was at least $1,000 cheaper than the equivalent makes in the same 1.3 to 1.5 litre class.
The Proton plant was designed to turn out 80,000 units a year and could gear up to 120,000 units.
www.newint.org /issue195/proton.htm   (1566 words)

  
 Proton Group of Malaysia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
PROTON produced Malaysia's first car, the Proton SAGA, commercially launched on July 9, 1985 by Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who had originally conceived the idea of a Malaysian car.
PROTON made a major step in upgrading its engineering capabilities with the acquisition of Lotus Group International Limited, a British automotive engineering company and manufacturer of luxury sports cars in October 1996.
PROTON cars are being exported to 50 countries including the United Kingdom and continental Europe.
www.globalauto.org /proton.htm   (147 words)

  
 Cartype : Proton logo
By 2002 Proton held a market share of over 60 per cent in Malaysia, which was reduced to 40 percent by 2004 and is expected to reduce further in 2008 when AFTA mandates reduce import tariffs to a maximum of 5%.
Proton has operations in the United Kingdom and Australia and is aggressively marketing their cars in several other countries.
Proton Perdana based on the Mitsubishi Eterna, was first produced in 1994, intended for higher end market.
www.cartype.com /page.cfm?id=699&alph=J   (717 words)

  
 Asia Times - Malaysia's Proton struggles on
Proton, or Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional, as the government company is called that builds the cars, violates all of the rules of economics and carmaking.
Proton's balance sheet debt is RM700 million (US$184.2 million) and falling, but that is because the capital construction costs for the car's two plants, estimated by analysts at as much as US$2 billion or more, don't appear on Proton's balance sheet.
Proton became the number-one car only because government intervention imposed a warped import tax regime that tacked tariffs ranging from 140 to 300 percent on to foreign cars and priced them well out of the reach of ordinary Malaysians.
www.atimes.com /atimes/Southeast_Asia/EH26Ae01.html   (2160 words)

  
 Motor Trader Malaysia Forum - From a proton admirer to a proton cynic.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
From a proton admirer to a proton cynic.
While proton is stagnating with the SAGA design, being a best-seller and all, and cheap to boot.
QC...QC is always an issue to consumer but not to Proton as they don't have any QC to discuss...I got a Proton Wira 3 years ago and the power window spoiled right after 2 months i bought the car.
www.motortrader.com.my /asp/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4110&whichpage=1   (2350 words)

  
 Saga Summary
Saga Prefecture is situated in the northwest of Japan's island of Kyushu, where it occupies an area of 2,440 square kilometers.
Saga is bordered by the Genkai and Ariake Seas, and by Fukuoka and Nagasaki prefectures.
Emperor Saga (786–842), the 52nd imperial ruler of Japan from 809 to 823.
www.bookrags.com /Saga   (470 words)

  
 Proton Cars Australia
Meanwhile, Proton will be able to diversify its vehicle range and accelerate the effort to achieve better quality and manufacturing process.
Proton’s first car, the Proton Saga, introduced in 1985, was manufactured with intensive collaboration between Proton and MMC.
MMC had sold its 7.9% equity in Proton on March 9, 2004, although it continues to supply component technology and parts to Proton.
www.proton.com.au /news_events/news_readmore11.php   (231 words)

  
 proton
Proton's entry into the local automobile market in 1985 has resulted in massive structural changes in the industry, which was reflected in the shift of the domestic car market, which depended on imported cars, particularly Japanese makes, to one that is dominated by locally made cars.
The success story of Proton can be directly attributed to the government policy, which is said to be the most interventionist regime among the ASEAN countries.
One of the measures taken by Proton is in R and D sector.
www.american.edu /TED/proton.htm   (3534 words)

  
 AutoCult Blog - Proton City
Proton City tagged as “City of the Future”, is a new township with industrial, commercial and residential activities spread over 4,000 acres (16 km²).
The Proton plant has a workforce of more than 2,000 and most of them are expected to live in the area.
Proton City is also expected to be home to students and staff of the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), which a few years ago was known as Sultan Idris Teachers’ College, one of the country’s oldest teachers’ training institutions.
www.autocult.com.au /BlogDetail.aspx?id=200   (1078 words)

  
 2005 Proton Waja Comments - Carsurvey.org
Proton is the worst decision of the Gov for its public.
Either proton Waja 1.6,which is a medium size car having the comfortablity, wide space and much technology, or Subaru Impreza 1.6 also that is a famous Japaneis car, but it is smaller than the proton.
I do own a proton Saga which is now 14 years old, talking about quality, I am proud to say that this is truly a Malaysian car built by people who wanted to achieve something for the country, but it is not the same now.
www.carsurvey.org /viewcomments_review_77932.html   (2021 words)

  
 Malaysia's on the move - government-produced vehicles dominate growing automobile industry Ward's Auto World - Find ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
An experiment begun in 1985 with a state-owned company to produce the Proton Saga, a rebadged Mitsubishi model, not only has spawned additional models but a second and third "national" car plus a "national" van.
And a new plant in Proton City, 56 miles (90 km) from here, is expected to reach 250,000 in 2000, mostly for export.
With scheduled capacity approaching 500,000, Proton plans to export 30% by then, up from a current 15%, mainly to small markets such as the Philippines where semi-knockdown assembly has begun.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3165/is_n9_v32/ai_18724074   (866 words)

  
 Proton Saga - InFold
Proton Saga Iswara is commonly used as taxicabs in Malaysia like this one in Kuala...
Proton Saga Iswara, is a face-lifted version of the Proton Saga;...
Proton Saga is the first car manufactured by Proton, the first Malaysian car manufacturer in September 1985.
www.infold.us /cat-proton+saga.html   (211 words)

  
 Asiaweek.com
The deal is also intended to eventually reduce Proton’s reliance on Mitsubishi Motors, which owns 8.1% of it, for design, engineering and components.
(Proton complains of similar problems in co-producing its Tiara model with France’s Citroen.) Moreover, imported Japanese parts make up about a third of the cost of a Proton car, leaving the firm constantly exposed to the fluctuating yen.
Proton holds over 60% of the local market and exports to 39 countries.
www.asiaweek.com /asiaweek/97/0411/aa7.html   (1374 words)

  
 Proton cars at AllExperts
Proton cars are manufactured by Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (Proton), based in Malaysia.
*1995 Proton Perdana launched by the Prime Minister at Putra World Trade Center.:A more sporty Proton Wira called Wira Aeroback was launched.:In June 1995 proton lauuched in Australia with the Wira sedan.
The 1,200 cc 5-door supermini car is the replacement model for the Proton Tiara.
en.allexperts.com /e/p/pr/proton_cars.htm   (1691 words)

  
 Legislation for better UI : Editorial : uidesign.net
The Proton is not the safest of vehicles.
In some countries the older "saga" model would not meet saftey legislation.
I have been unfortunate enough to witness a family of French citizens perish in a horrific accident involving a Proton car.
www.uidesign.net /1999/imho/jul_imho.html   (1038 words)

  
 Układ chłodzenia / Chłodnica wody Proton Saga - (2003-)
Proton Saga - (2003-) Układ chłodzenia / Chłodnica wody
Proton Saga - (2003-) Układ chłodzenia / Chłodnica klimatyzacji
Proton Saga - (2003-) Układ chłodzenia / Wentylator - sprzęgło wiskotyczne
www.gielda-czesci.pl /Uklad,chlodzenia,Chlodnica,wody,Proton,Saga,2003,,czesc-110606.html   (185 words)

  
 Proton Car Purchase   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
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Proton Lease - Contract Hire and Car Leasing special offers UK - The latest Proton lease offers - 1,000's of contract hire andamp; car leasing special offers on Contract Hire And Leasing.com!
KC VOHRAH J. The defendant wanted to buy a Proton Saga from the plaintiff.
www.personal-loan-tips.org.uk /17/Proton-Car-Purchase.html   (284 words)

  
 Proton Berhad
The Board of Directors of Proton Holdings Berhad is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a MOU with Mitsubishi, Japan, to explore the feasibility of cooperation in the following areas:
Proton's MD, Tuan Syed Zainal, shakes hands with MMC President Osamu Masuko after signing of the MoU.
In the original relationship, Mitsubishi Motors supplied some models to Proton, the first being the Mitsubishi Lancer of 1984 which became the Proton Saga.
www.proton.com /about_proton/press/full_details.php?intArticleID=121   (324 words)

  
 2004 Proton Iswara Saga Comments - Carsurvey.org
If you really want to buy Proton car, you must be ready to accept those problems that you can't avoid.
Proton cars are more easy to manage because we can get spare parts almost anywhere.
I am driving a proton iswara 1.3 aeroback which was purchased on the year 2003...and I feel the car is still good..
www.carsurvey.org /viewcomments_review_78413.html   (1854 words)

  
 Proton Satria Neo Handling Demonstration
There are three videos, one with the Proton Satria Neo 1.6, one with the Proton Satria Neo 1.3, and the last one is a Proton Waja with a turbocharged Lancer Evolution engine complete with a 4WD drivetrain.
I think proton edar shoul appoint karamjit as one of their ambassador, not that I hate their move to give free car to Mawi and Daniel who only can sing.
Proton can’t afford to develop it’s own gearbox so it’s using Mitsubishi’s.
paultan.org /archives/2006/06/20/proton-satria-neo-handling-demonstration   (3718 words)

  
 Motor Trader Malaysia Forum - Need Some Info on Gen2
My plan was to compare the prices and specs of Proton and Toyota over the past 20 years, focusing on the years 1985, 1995 and 2005.
I went through the Proton link you suggested but the annual report infos were a little to deep.
The high volumes that Proton could sell at meant that more people would get into automatics and learn to appreciate them and this triggered off the popularity for other makes as well.
www.motortrader.com.my /asp/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5038   (2186 words)

  
 » Proton Waja Limousine - by KY drives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
I was at outside KLCC tower two one afternoon after work and spotted the Proton Waja Limousine that I believe, own by a high ranking government officer or politician.
Not to be confused with the Proton Chancellor, this is a true limousine version that is alot more elongated than the former.
KY: the Saga limo was abit unsightly, to say the least 
www.kydrives.net /2006/05/30/proton-waja-limousine   (372 words)

  
 PROTON CARS AUSTRALIA
A year later, PROTON had already captured 60% of the Malaysian domestic passenger vehicle market when the PROTON Saga was exported to the UK.
By 1992, PROTON was ready to become a publicly listed company.
It has taken just 14 years for PROTON to gain significant international presence.
www.proton.com.au /company_info/History.php   (144 words)

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