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Volkswagen has announced that it has terminated talks for a possible partnership with the Malaysian national carmaker Proton. Interestingly, this is the second time in two years that VW has failed to reach a deal with the Malaysian government owned carmaker.
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- New Proton Inspira: The Malaysian Lancer Officially Launched
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Cars
Volkswagen Ends Talks With Proton
Volkswagen has announced that it has terminated talks for a possible partnership with the Malaysian national carmaker Proton. Interestingly, this is the second time in two years that VW has failed to reach a deal with the Malaysian government owned carmaker. The German carmaker however noted that it will step up its efforts to review other possibilities for actively engaging in the ASEAN region and further intensifying its sales activities in the region, including such activities in
- Drb-hicom Declines Offer For Lotus, Vw Reportedly Interested In Parent Company Proton
Last week, Reuters reported that the ever-expanding Volkswagen Group is considering to place a new bid for Proton, which owns the Lotus brand, some five years after the Germans failed to form a tie up with the Malaysian carmaker as it seeks to extend...
- Volkswagen To Build Cars In Malaysia, Will Start With The Passat From 2011
The Volkswagen Group on Tuesday signed an agreement with Malaysia's DRB Hicom auto group for local vehicle assembly as the Wolfsburg-based automaker seeks to expand its operations in Southeast Asia under the Strategy 2018 growth program. The announcement...
- New Proton Inspira: The Malaysian Lancer Officially Launched
Proton has officially unveiled its Mitsubishi Lancer-derived Inspira mid-sizer, after its soft launch to the public and media in late October. Since then Proton has received over 1,800 bookings from customers around Malaysia in anticipation of its market...
- Proton To Enter Indian Market In 2009
Malaysian national carmaker Proton has announced its plans to enter the burgeoning Indian market that currently supports annual sales of about 1.5 million passenger vehicles. Initially, the Malaysian company will market three models, the Savvy, the Saga...
- Proton R3 Satria Hints At New Hot Hatch At Melbourne Show
At the Melbourne International Motor Show on February 29, Malaysian carmaker Proton will reveal a pre-production version of the R3 Satria hot hatch. The R3 Satria has been developed by Proton's special vehicles and motorsport arm - R3, which stands...