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- Automotive
- Yahoo
Malaysia vehicle market falls 3% in May
Malaysia's new vehicle market declined by 3% to 68,007 units in May 2025 from 70,254 units a year earlier, according to registration data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). Economic growth in the country slowed to 4.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025 from a downwardly revised 4.9% growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting slowing export growth and slightly weaker domestic consumption growth. Malaysia's central bank has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.0% for the last two years. In the first five months of 2025 the market declined by 5% to 316,737 units, from record sales of 333,309 units in the same period last year. Light passenger vehicle sales fell by 3% to 295,213 units in this period while commercial vehicle sales plunged by 23% to 21,524 units. Separate industry data showed that sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) increased by 59% to 13,871 units year-to-date, driven mainly by China's BYD Auto and its Denza brand with 4,880 units combined, and the recently-launched Proton with 3,400 sales, while Tesla sold 1,810 units. Total vehicle production in the country fell by 12% to 299,886 units in the five-month period. Market leader Perodua reported a 1.5% decline to 143,860 units year-to-date, slightly outperforming the overall market. Proton's global sales fell by 4% to 60,187 units in the first five months of 2025, including 1,327 units exported. The Saga was by far its best-selling model with 26,511 sales, followed by the Geely-based X50 compact SUV with 9,704 units, and the Geely-based S70 sedan with 7,944 units. The company confirmed that production of the Saga began at its CKD plant in Egypt in February, with the aim of supplying markets across North Africa. "Malaysia vehicle market falls 3% in May" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Proton e.MAS 7 is now available in Trinidad and Tobago
PETALING JAYA: Proton Holdings Bhd's international sales division (ISD) has launched its first electric vehicle, the Proton 7, in Trinidad and Tobago. The country is the second international market for the model and comes three months after its international debut in Nepal. Launched in Malaysia in December last year, the 7 is already the company's third most popular export model, behind the Proton Saga and Proton X50. Held at the capital city of Port of Spain, the launch event was officiated and witnessed by Ansa Motors Ltd sector head Jean-Marc Mouttet, and Ansa MCAL Ltd new business development general manager Alexander Sabga. Motors is Proton's official distributor in the dual island Caribbean nation. In conjunction with the launch and to better serve its growing EV customer base, Ansa Motors unveiled a new, state-of-the-art EV showroom at The City of Grand Bazaar. The new facility will offer customers to explore its EV lineup, learn about EV technology and receive specialised support. Building on the entry of the Proton X50 and Proton X90 into the Trinidad and Tobago market last year, this launch further reinforces Proton's continuous efforts in global expansion and bringing advanced automotive technology to its export markets. To date, 481 units of Proton vehicles have been exported to the country, which has a population of approximately 1.4 million. These include 271 units of the Proton X50, 141 units of the Proton X90 and 44 units of the Proton Saga. 'Proton's journey with the 7 into the Trinidadian market is a significant moment for for the company. It strongly reflects our commitment to leading the adoption of EVs in the nation and marks another pivotal step in our international expansion. This also clearly demonstrates Proton's dedication to leading the charge for EV adoption in our export portfolio and we can't wait to roll it out to additional export markets such as Mauritius and Singapore later this year,' said Proton International sales division director Edmund Lim Meng Thong.
New Straits Times
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Proton launches e.MAS 7 EV in Trinidad and Tobago
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton International Sales Division (ISD) has officially introduced its first electric vehicle (EV), the Proton 7, in Trinidad and Tobago, marking the Caribbean nation as its second international market for this popular EV model. The 7 was first launched in Malaysia in December last year and is now the third best-selling export model after the Proton Saga and Proton X50. This launch comes just three months after the vehicle's global debut in Nepal. Supporting this expansion, Proton's official distributor, Ansa Motors Ltd, unveiled a state-of-the-art EV showroom at The City of Grand Bazaar, featuring dedicated spaces for product exploration, EV education, and specialised services to serve the growing EV customer base. Proton ISD director Edmund Lim Meng Thong said this launch further reinforces the national carmaker's access to additional export markets such as Mauritius and Singapore later this year. "This launch strongly reflects our commitment to leading the adoption of EVs in the nation and marks another pivotal step in our international expansion," he said in a statement. The 7 arrives in Trinidad and Tobago following the earlier exports of the Proton X50 and Proton X90. A total of 481 units of Proton vehicles have already been shipped to the country, which has a population of around 1.4 million. These include 271 units of the X50, 141 of the X90, and 44 units of the Proton Saga. The new EV quickly earned praise among Trinidadian consumers, paving the way for its introduction. Meanwhile, Ansa Motors has also invested in local infrastructure and customer support to ensure a smooth ownership experience. The Proton 7 is available in premium specification and comes with a 5-star new car assessment programme for Southeast Asian countries' safety rating. It accelerates from 0 to 0–100 kilometres per hour in just 7.1 seconds and features a 12-in-1 electric drive unit producing 160 kilowatts and 320 Newton-metres of torque. Powered by a 60.22 kilowatt-hour Aegis Short Blade battery, it boasts a worldwide harmonised light vehicles test procedure rated range of 410 kilometres, making it suitable for long-distance use.
New Straits Times
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Proton sales up 6pct in May, marking third straight month of growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd sold 13,328 vehicles in May, comprising domestic and export sales as well as units from its smart and Proton ranges. In a statement today, the national carmaker said the figure represents a 6.1 per cent increase from May 2024 and marks the third straight month of sales growth. For the March-to-May period, year-on-year (YoY) sales rose 10 per cent, bringing year-to-date (YTD) sales to 61,087 units. Proton estimates a 19.2 per cent market share for May, based on a projected total industry volume (TIV) of 69,495 units. The YTD market share is also forecast at 19.2 per cent. According to Proton, individual volume drivers this year include the Proton X50 and Proton X70, which have sold strongly since the introduction of their updated variants last year. Export sales have also been strong, now 36.6 per cent ahead of 2024, while the Proton 7 led EV sales for a fifth consecutive month in May while breaking through the 900-unit sales barrier for the very first time. Proton chief executive officer Dr Li Chunrong said after a slow start to 2025, sales of Proton vehicles have shown an upward trend over the last three months. He added that this is a direct result of the group's promotion efforts as well as the strong attraction car buyers have to our range that offers stylish, technology driven products sold via an industry leading network of 3S/4S outlets. "Going into the second half of 2025, Proton is confident we can maintain our momentum as we initiate a flurry of events and model introductions in line with the next phase of our overall business plan," he said. With new vehicle sales in Malaysia nearing saturation, Proton said it is ramping up efforts to strengthen its presence in overseas markets. It added that 2025 has seen multiple events promoting its overseas presence, kicking off with the launch of the CKD Proton Saga in LHD form for the Egyptian market and two 7 focussed activities in Nepal and Singapore. The carmaker noted that June will see the introduction of the company's EV in Trinidad & Tobago, its second export market after Nepal, which is expected to increase its numbers beyond the 233 units exported thus far. The top export model is the Proton Saga with 710 units followed by the Proton X50, which has grown its YTD export sales by 360 per cent to 694 units. "The increased focus placed on growing export sales is paying short term dividends as we see an immediate uptick in volume. "Penetrating and being successful in overseas markets requires long-term commitment and Proton is confident we can achieve our goals with a structured plan to manage our expansion," Li Chunrong said.
The Sun
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Proton appoints Ainol Azmil as covering deputy CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton) has announced the appointment of Ainol Azmil as covering deputy chief executive officer (CEO), effective June 10, 2025. The carmaker said he will cover the role of Roslan Abdullah, who is leaving after serving five years as deputy CEO, and reporting directly to the group's chief executive officer Dr Li Chunrong. 'Concurrently, he will continue to serve his existing portfolio in corporate strategy and group technical procurement,' it said in a statement today. The company said Roslan has helped Proton reinforce its position as a prominent brand in Malaysia while also entering the electric vehicle market with its first product, the Proton 7. 'Proton welcomes Ainol to the role of covering deputy CEO. We are confident in his ability to take on this temporary appointment,' it said.
