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REPORT: Proton could take the reins from BMW Sauber, return Lotus to F1

When BMW announced several weeks ago that it would be withdrawing from Formula One at the end of the 2009 season, the automaker left open the fate of the operations it bought from Peter Sauber. Since then, reports have indicated that the automaker has been evaluating possible buyers for the team. According to Autocar, one of the possible suitors is Malaysian automaker Proton and the British sportscar maker it owns, Lotus. Team Lotus was a staple of F1 from 1958 until 1994 – winning seven Constructors Championships in that span. ... Read more →

Proton partner to build Lotus Europa in China Chris Tutor

Proton denies knowledge of GM bid Chris Tutor

While it's pretty clear that GM is definitely interested in buying a piece of Proton pie, Proton management say they know nothing of the plan. That's only a little suprising, since the Malaysian ...

VW getting serious about Proton. Again. Chris Tutor

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REPORT: Proton could take the reins from BMW Sauber, return Lotus to F1 3 months ago on Autoblog

Proton partner to build Lotus Europa in China 2 years ago on Autoblog

The guys over at China Car Times are super-stoked over news that Proton has inked a deal that will see the Lotus Europa built in China. According to a China Daily report, Proton is working with its Chinese partner, Jinhua Neoplan Vehicle Co., to produce for Proton the Europa and a four-door sedan ...

Proton denies knowledge of GM bid 2 years ago on Autoblog

While it's pretty clear that GM is definitely interested in buying a piece of Proton pie, Proton management say they know nothing of the plan. That's only a little suprising, since the Malaysian government owns 53% of Proton and is in negotiations with several suitors to sell some of that stake, ...

VW getting serious about Proton. Again. 3 years ago on Autoblog

After many months of deal / no deal, it looks like Volkswagen is ever closer to being a part owner of Malaysian automaker Proton, which, as you know, owns Lotus. According to the Associated Press, VW is looking at conducting a pre-Christmas audit of Proton, a move that would indicate VW is serious ...

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